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OUTLOOK Feature: Adventist Education Calms the Storm

A feature story in the January 2021 issue of OUTLOOK Magazine, the official monthly publication of the Mid-America Union, details how our Adventist elementary school in Cedar Rapids overcame challenges this fall regarding both the pandemic and the devastating derecho that tore through the area in August.

Winter Season Brings Two More Pastoral Transitions to Iowa-Missouri

Pastor Mike Carner, along with his wife, Tina, and family, are now serving the Bolivar and Nevada churches in Missouri. Pastor Steven Shafer, along with his wife, Emily, and family, are now serving the Charles City, Hampton and Mason City churches in Iowa. Click the link below to read more and see photos of their families.

Joplin Church Sings for Homebound Members

On a recent Sabbath afternoon, members of the Joplin church gathered and sang outside the homes of 14 fellow members who are currently homebound or otherwise unable to attend weekly worship services in person due to the pandemic.

The Debt Pandemic

From stewardship director Scott Haakenson: "We all understand the importance of being in good shape physically, even spiritually and emotionally, but when was the last time you seriously thought about your financial health? Most of us aren’t giving that the attention it deserves."

Upcoming Events

Jan 23
Pathfinder Bible Experience Make-up Day (Virtual)

Jan 30
Conference Pathfinder Bible Experience (Virtual)

Jan 31
Executive Committee (Virtual)

All Event Info

Helpful Resources During the Pandemic

These resources will be included in every newsletter until things return to normal. If there's something you feel should be added to this list, reply to this email and let us know.

Spiritual/Personal Resources

• Live Stream Services and Other Media Resources for Sabbaths at Home
• im4Prayer Conference Prayer Line
• Returning Tithes and Offerings While Church Services Are Suspended
• Iowa-Missouri Churches Share Ways to Stay Connected
• NAD Resources for Churches & Ministries Going Digital
• Online Worship Tools from Adventist Learning Community
• 10 Tips for Working from Home
• Virtual Resources and Activities for Children
• Thursday Prayer Time on KPOG Radio

• AdventHealth Coronavirus Hub
• Adventist Risk Coronavirus Resources for Churches and Schools
• CDC Resources for Community and Faith-based Leaders
• CDC Resources for Mass Gatherings
• Iowa Department of Health Coronavirus Guidelines
• Missouri Department of Health Coronavirus Guidelines
• Importance of Wearing Masks
• Evidence for Vaccine Safety