April 2023

Mission Moments and More provides a moment for mission, offertory prayer and bite sized newsletter copy for each Sunday in the year. Content features general church observances, apportioned fund, Special Sundays, The Advance or giving in general. 

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April 02 – Palm Sunday/Special Appeals
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey on Feb. 6, 2023. It was the most powerful earthquake recorded since 1939.
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April 09 – Easter/World Service Special Gifts
About one in five American adults will gamble $16 billion, according to an industry trade group. The majority will bet with family and friends, participate in office pools or take chances with a bookie.
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April 16 – Native American Ministries Sunday (Next Week)
Next week, United Methodists will celebrate Native American Ministries Sunday. On this day, the Third Sunday of Easter, we remember the gifts and contributions made by Native Americans to our society.
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April 23 – Native American Ministries Sunday (Today)
Today, United Methodists celebrate Native American Ministries Sunday. It’s a wonderful opportunity to honor influential people like Jeremiah Wolfe and to learn about other Native Americans who have contributed to our church’s amazing history.
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April 30 – United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (National Volunteer Month)
An 18-member United Methodist Volunteers in Mission team from Illinois, Kansas, North Carolina and Ohio was braving ice storms and flight cancellations to participate in a one-week mission journey in Manos Juntas, Rio Bravo, Mexico.
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