Lenten Lectio @ 11

Join us for an online Lenten spiritual journey. Each Tuesday, beginning February 13, we’ll meet on Zoom at 11am 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. Join us every Wednesday, or only a few as your schedule allows. All are most welcome!

Mid-America 2023 Finances

We are pleased to report that our Region was able to end 2023 in a good financial position. Thanks to market gains, our investment values are up $501,319 over the same period last year. Regularly scheduled distributions from these holdings enable us to support various ministries throughout the Region each year. As for the operating budget, income was very nearly what was projected, in part thanks to the generosity of donors to our CCMA Ministry Fund (for a total of $14,192) and to the annual Christmas Special Offering for Regional Ministries (for a total of $12,148 so far). We are grateful to all who contributed to these efforts, and to Disciples Mission Fund. Having worked hard to minimize expenses, we had a positive net operating margin of $2,908. We appreciate our Regional Treasurer Gail Turner and the budget committee for their diligent stewardship of our Regional finances.

Disciples Women Meet in Indianapolis

The recent Disciples Women's Leadership Council 2024 meeting in Indianapolis was a success and our Associate Regional Minister for Disciples Women's Ministries Rev. Jennifer Long was there! Women from across the United States and Canada met for the first time since before the pandemic for training, fellowship, and valuable information to pass on to the women in their regions. Plans and discussions were made for an Interregional event in our Heartland group of Regions, tentatively scheduled for August 2026. More information to come as planning evolves. 

MLK Legacy Continues

Disciples Home Missions Coordinator for Ministry with Youth and Young Adults Alexis Tardy was the keynote speaker for our Regional Youth Lock-In over MLK weekend. She then preached on Sunday morning at Broadway CC. Her sermon is now available on their YouTube channel here>

There are still two opportunities to participate in the MLK Meditation series brought to us by Reconciliation Ministries. Register here> You can also view previous sessions here>

Warmer for Winter

Thanks to the Christian Women's Fellowship group at Ozark Christian Church, students at Care to Learn in Ozark will be warmer this winter. The ladies recently donated 259 items including hats, gloves, socks, scarves, and underwear to the organization.