News Update – November 8, 2019
It may be a bit late, but we have a bumper issue for you. Ordinations, blessing of the animals, Diocesan Convention and more.
News Update 11-07-2019
Every Church Deserves a Men’s Ministry – Brotherhood of St. Andrew Diocesan Coordinator Visits
Five-minute read. The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew is actively looking to open new chapters in West Missouri.
2019 Convention Round-up
Five-minute read. A quick summary of the key items from the 2019 Diocesan Convention business session.
New Digital Invitation Kits for Advent, and All Advent Resources Available Online
Three-minute read. New and updated Advent resources for congregations, dioceses, and communities of faith are now available.
2020 Plan for Ministry Presentation Slides
Diocesan Treasurer, Tom Kokjer’s 2020 Plan for Ministry Slides.
What has the diocese done for us?
15 Minute video. This year’s Plan for Ministry video focused on some of the behind-the-scenes work of the diocese and diocesan staff. The video was first presented at the 130th Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri on Saturday, October 26, 2019.
2019 WEMO Youth Events
10 minute video. For those who could not be at the Diocesan Convention, or missed the video because of the problems with the sound, here is the video the Youth Ministry Council presented about their ministry over the past year.
Deacon Sherrill Russel Receives St. Stephen’s Award
Two-minute read. Congratulations to Deacon Sherrill Russel for receiving the St. Stephen Award for her service as a committed deacon and her outstanding work as a natural evangelist and pastoral minister.
Bishop Marty’s Sermon at the 2019 Convention Eucharist
23 minute video, and transcription. Bishop Marty’s sermon delivered during the Holy Eucharist celebrating the 130th Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri on Saturday, October 26, 2019.
Blessing of the Animals Fundraiser for Tri-Lakes Humane Society
Two-minute read. People all over the world celebrate the feast day of the Patron Saint of Animals, Saint Francis of Assisi. This year St. Mark’s, Kimberling City, had a bumper attendance to help raise funds for the Tri-Lakes Humane Society.
The Ordination of the Rev. Joseph Anton Pierjok to the Sacred Order of Priests
Two-minute read. On Saturday, October 12, 2019, Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage hosted the Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests of the Rev. Joseph Anton Pierjok.
Ordination of Melissa Roberts George to the Transitional Diaconate
Three-minute read. On Friday, October 11, 2019, All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Nevada hosted the ordination of Melissa Roberts George to the Sacred Order of Deacons.
