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Month: July 2018

Local Partnerships

July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 ~ revriegerix ~ Leave a comment

Last week, I took my daughter and a friend to Marceline for Vacation Bible School, but we didn't stop at the church. We drove right on through town to the aquatic center! They met at the shelter house for music, a Bible lesson, a snack and a couple of games and then they went to … Continue reading Local Partnerships

Build This Bridge

July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 ~ revriegerix ~ Leave a comment

One of the goals in the Missouri Annual Conference is for every church to engage in a meaningful partnership with their local public school. This is a fantastic goal! I know there are always mixed feelings around goals given to us by the conference office, and I want to assure you that this goal is … Continue reading Build This Bridge

Face Local Challenges

July 12, 2018July 11, 2018 ~ revriegerix ~ Leave a comment

"The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid?" (Psalm 27:1) We are instructed by Scripture 365 times not to be afraid, yet we are afraid. We fear those whom we do not understand and who … Continue reading Face Local Challenges

Send AND Go

July 5, 2018July 3, 2018 ~ revriegerix ~ Leave a comment

During the workshop at Annual Conference, a gentleman asked if I thought our rural churches should be sending kids to camp. I simply answered, "Yes!" As I have reflected on that, I felt I should add to my answer: It is wonderful to send kids to camp AND we should go with them. If there … Continue reading Send AND Go

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Growing Rural Ministries is a resource for congregations who are seeking to reach new generations in their area for Jesus Christ. Check out the blog posts on the home page, find Rev. Meghan’s Bio on the about page, recommended resources on the resources page, other services available on the services page, or get in touch with her directly on the contact page.

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