The Messenger
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Welcome to the online archives of the Manchester UMC newsletter, The Messenger. The Messenger is published on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. To submit a story to be published, please email it to themessenger@manchesterumc.org.
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COVER: The St. Louis Handbell Festival by Sherry Boland
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: None this issue
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COVER: "The Shack" by Rev. Carl Schenck
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: One Family's "Advent Conspiracy" Plan for the Recent Christmas Season
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COVER: "Freedom, Wonder and Peace" by Rev. Stephanie Hibray
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: MUMC's Outreach to West County Care Center Increases During the Holiday
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COVER: "A Letter from Jesus" by Lori Borger
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: Changes in Confirmation Schedule for 7th-Graders
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COVER: "The Blessing Project"
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: Scott Steinhouse makes ministry career decision in late-night talk with friend
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COVER: "Fair Trade Market 2009"
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: Trustee Head, Property Patrol keep MUMC buildings, campus looking good
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COVER: "PipeScreams!" by John Cargile
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: Young kids have joint Sunday worship service, with lots of acting and drama
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COVER: Another Great Season!
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY:
Regardless of record, MUMC softball team is another winner this season
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COVER: "BHAG, Anyone?" by Betsy Vicente
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY:None
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COVER: "What if we rethink church?" by Rev. Chris Williams
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY:"Ed Finlay given 'Citizen of the Year' Award at Manchester Homecoming"
COVER: "Incomparable Value" by Lori Borger
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY:"Ray Smith named to finance post, replacing Joe McCormack"
COVER: "Cantate Domino, Canticum Novum" by John Cargile
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY:"Lori Borger's Honduran trip had a lot of extra excitement"
COVER:"Children's Chapel: A Worship Service for Kids" by the Children's Department
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: "Katy Trail bike ride a success; pledges to fund Habitat home share"
COVER: "Our Extended Church Family" by the VIM Team
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: "New ministry bakes bread for those suffering setbacks"
COVER: "Wellness Ministry: Not Just for Nurses" by Rev. Stephanie Hibray
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: "George and Nancy Lynn brought some secret recipes to Pentecost Party"
COVER: "Something to think about..." by Betsy Vicente
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: "Amy Cirio liked 'Journey Continues' lessons as follow-up to confirmation"
COVER: "Pentecost Party 2009"
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: "McCormacks given top award by Central Methodist University"
COVER: "The children are the heart of everything we do." by the Children's Dept.
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: "Couple advertises on internet; finds new church home at MUMC"
COVER: "Children discover the world this summer" by Kandace Herring
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: "Medical Personnel in Mission Team Continued to Grow this Spring"
COVER: "Celebrate Life!" by Kevin McBeth
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: "Ministering to Single Adults is Part of MUMC's Total Program"
COVER: "Lenten Sacrifice" by Rev. Chris Williams
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: "Scrapbooking Helps Preserve Both Family and Church Historis"
COVER: "Lenten Schedule"
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: "Volunteer Group Works Together to Make Wednesday Meals"
COVER: "A Technicolor Promise" by Lori Borger
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: "Preschool Choice is Avenue for Family to Join MUMC"
COVER: "Tocattas, Tunes and Trumpetings" by John Cargile
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: "Bridging Racial Lines to Build Friendship, Fellowship"
COVER: "Up" by Betsy Vicente
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: "Finding Clues to Weight Loss and Better Living in the Bible"
COVER: "The Youth" by Kathy Myers
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: "Mountain of White Gifts Give Workers a Sense of Christmas"
COVER: "Elusive Prayer" by Rev. Stephanie Hibray
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: "MUMC Kids-Only Jammie Drive Nets Sleepwear for Kingdom House"
COVER: "Circle of Friends" by Kandace Herring
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: "Summer Mission Trips Bring Some New Experiences to MUMC Kids"
COVER: "Thank You, in Any Language" by Betsy Vicente
LIVING OUR CHRISTIANITY: "Two New Stephen Ministers Already Benefit from Training"