Mission Co-Worker Visit

Several Mid-America congregations have been blessed with visits from Global Ministries Mission Co-Worker Elena Huegel in the past. She is an excellent presenter who loves to share about her experience as the coordinator for Roots In the Ruins: Hope in Trauma program in Chiapas, Mexico. She writes this about her upcoming time in the US:

I will be visiting churches for Global Ministries, from September 2025 to February 2026. Can you believe that 4 years will have already zoomed by??!! I have been in Chiapas 9 years now!

I have so enjoyed visits with you and your churches in the past, and I hope that things can be arranged for me to visit and share with you again.  

If you would like Elena to visit your congregation and bring you a glimpse of life and hope in Chiapas, please contact Global Ministries' Krista Johnson Weicksel to schedule it. The Sundays will fill up especially quickly, so secure your slot now!

Weightlifters

Our Disciples Home Missions has created a new Laity Readiness Resource Guide for 2025. "Weightlifters" provides enough development materials for monthly laity training over the next year. Download it today and explore the positive impact that lay leaders can have on your congregation!

Christmas Special Offering

The annual Disciples Christmas Special Offering will be received in many congregations on December 15th and 22nd. This offering supports our Regional Ministries and all donations made in Mid-America congregations will stay right here in our Region. Associate Regional Minister Phil Snider has prepared videos in two different formats and we encourage all to share them in worship, on your websites, and in your social media.

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Find more Christmas and Advent resources on our website here>

Lectio at 11

All are welcome to come together for an online Advent spiritual journey. Each Tuesday we’ll meet on Zoom at 11:00 am for a time of centering, reflection, and prayer. We’re hoping this will be a time to step away from the routines of the week, be with others you don’t normally get to see, and engage the Word of God for the people of God.

Each Tuesday we will focus on a portion of the upcoming Sunday’s Gospel lesson: Dec. 10 – Luke 3:7-18; Dec.17 – Luke 1

We’re calling this “Lectio at 11,” and we’ll meet from 11am-noon. Just click on this link to join us!

Boundary Training 1/11/25

We've partnered with the Illinois/Wisconsin Region and invite Mid-America clergy to the newly scheduled "Choices for Abundant Living: An Ethical Boundaries Training Event". This is an introductory level session. The cost is $40 and the location is FCC in Quincy, IL, just a short drive across the river from Hannibal, Palmyra, or Canton. Learn more & register>