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		<title>Webster United Methodist</title>
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			<title>Newsletter - September 17, 2026</title>
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<td dir="ltr" style="font-size:16px;text-align:left;line-height:1.4;mso-line-height-alt:22.4px"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">The Churches Together for Justice Issues Forum July 12 led off with League of Women Voters presentations on the four amendments to be voted on in the August 4 Primary. Clear pros and cons with a recommended vote were heard. Audience questions were covered. A full video of the forum is available and highly recommended in preparation for voting. [Click</span> <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=2kBDMoJQjbE" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" ses:no-track="" style="color:#1a62ff;text-decoration:inherit"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:#1a62ff;white-space:pre-wrap">HERE</span></a> <span style="white-space:pre-wrap">to watch the video] Most importantly VOTE! Early in person voting began July 21.</span><br /></td>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="14" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24484533_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24484533_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24484533_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24484554_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24484554_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24484554_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24484559_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24484559_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24484559_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24484574_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24484574_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24484574_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24137353_1920x1080_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24137353_1920x1080_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24137353_1920x1080_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="5" style="text-align:left;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Save the Date!<br></b>VBS 2026 - 'Discovery on Adventure Island'<br>Click the link below to register for VBS 2026.&nbsp;</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdA2FcCs18aSCR9duoM8V2-pbdqqSUeK1qGLyXdbzU49LOwlA/viewform" target="_self"  data-label="REGISTER NOW!" style="">REGISTER NOW!</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24417119_2000x471_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24417119_2000x471_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24417119_2000x471_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24484579_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24484579_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24484579_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>LifeWise Stl Golf Tournament &amp; Dinner Auction<br></b>CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER:<br><a href="https://www.lifewisestl.org/golf/?blm_aid=48931">https://www.lifewisestl.org/golf/?blm_aid=48931</a>&nbsp;</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="10" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24484589_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24484589_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24484589_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="11" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24484599_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24484599_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24484599_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="12" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24484615_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24484615_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24484615_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="13" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23496438_1920x1080_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/23496438_1920x1080_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23496438_1920x1080_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Newsletter - May 21, 2026</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Save the Date!VBS 2026 - 'Discovery on Adventure Island'Click the link below to register for VBS 2026.  LifeWise Stl Golf Tournament &amp; Dinner AuctionCLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER:https://www.lifewisestl.org/golf/?blm_aid=48931 ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="13" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24417032_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24417032_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24417032_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24417037_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24417037_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24417037_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24417047_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24417047_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24417047_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24417052_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24417052_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24417052_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24137353_1920x1080_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24137353_1920x1080_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24137353_1920x1080_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="5" style="text-align:left;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Save the Date!<br></b>VBS 2026 - 'Discovery on Adventure Island'<br>Click the link below to register for VBS 2026.&nbsp;</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdA2FcCs18aSCR9duoM8V2-pbdqqSUeK1qGLyXdbzU49LOwlA/viewform" target="_self"  data-label="REGISTER NOW!" style="">REGISTER NOW!</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24417119_2000x471_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24417119_2000x471_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24417119_2000x471_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24417134_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24417134_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24417134_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>LifeWise Stl Golf Tournament &amp; Dinner Auction<br></b>CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER:<br><a href="https://www.lifewisestl.org/golf/?blm_aid=48931">https://www.lifewisestl.org/golf/?blm_aid=48931</a>&nbsp;</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="10" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24417144_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24417144_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24417144_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="11" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24417159_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24417159_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24417159_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="12" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23496438_1920x1080_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/23496438_1920x1080_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23496438_1920x1080_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Newsletter - May 14, 2026</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Save the Date!VBS 2026 - 'Discovery on Adventure Island'Click the link below to register for VBS 2026.  LifeWise Stl Golf Tournament &amp; Dinner AuctionCLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER:https://www.lifewisestl.org/golf/?blm_aid=48931 ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:17:13 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24327076_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24327076_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24327076_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24327081_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24327081_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24327081_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24327086_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24327086_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24327086_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24137353_1920x1080_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24137353_1920x1080_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24137353_1920x1080_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="4" style="text-align:left;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Save the Date!<br></b>VBS 2026 - 'Discovery on Adventure Island'<br>Click the link below to register for VBS 2026.&nbsp;</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdA2FcCs18aSCR9duoM8V2-pbdqqSUeK1qGLyXdbzU49LOwlA/viewform" target="_self"  data-label="REGISTER NOW!" style="">REGISTER NOW!</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24251526_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24251526_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24251526_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24327106_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24327106_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24327106_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>LifeWise Stl Golf Tournament &amp; Dinner Auction<br></b>CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER:<br><a href="https://www.lifewisestl.org/golf/?blm_aid=48931">https://www.lifewisestl.org/golf/?blm_aid=48931</a>&nbsp;</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23496438_1920x1080_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/23496438_1920x1080_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23496438_1920x1080_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Newsletter - May 7, 2026</title>
						<description><![CDATA[?️Save the Date!?️VBS 2026 - 'Discovery on Adventure Island'Click the link below to register for VBS 2026.  LifeWise Stl Golf Tournament &amp; Dinner AuctionCLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER:https://www.lifewisestl.org/golf/?blm_aid=48931 ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:53:13 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24252265_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24252265_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24252265_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24251337_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24251337_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24251337_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24251511_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24251511_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24251511_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24137353_1920x1080_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24137353_1920x1080_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24137353_1920x1080_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="4" style="text-align:left;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">?️Save the Date!?️<br>VBS 2026 - 'Discovery on Adventure Island'<br>Click the link below to register for VBS 2026.&nbsp;</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-button-block " data-type="button" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class="text-reset"><a class="sp-button" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdA2FcCs18aSCR9duoM8V2-pbdqqSUeK1qGLyXdbzU49LOwlA/viewform" target="_self"  data-label="REGISTER NOW!" style="">REGISTER NOW!</a></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24251526_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24251526_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24251526_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="7" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24251546_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24251546_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24251546_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>LifeWise Stl Golf Tournament &amp; 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			<title>Newsletter - April 30, 2026</title>
						<description><![CDATA[VBS 2026 - 'Discovery On Adventure Island'CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdA2FcCs18aSCR9duoM8V2-pbdqqSUeK1qGLyXdbzU49LOwlA/viewform ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:25:24 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="7" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24169117_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24169117_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24169117_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24172352_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24172352_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24172352_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24172357_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24172357_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24172357_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24169167_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24169167_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24169167_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24169183_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24169183_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24169183_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>VBS 2026 - 'Discovery On Adventure Island'<br></b>CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER:<br><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdA2FcCs18aSCR9duoM8V2-pbdqqSUeK1qGLyXdbzU49LOwlA/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdA2FcCs18aSCR9duoM8V2-pbdqqSUeK1qGLyXdbzU49LOwlA/viewform</a>&nbsp;</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23496438_1920x1080_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/23496438_1920x1080_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23496438_1920x1080_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Newsletter - April 23, 2026</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Social Principles WebinarRegister Using This Link: https://www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/the-umc-social-principles-what-they-are-and-why-they-matter-19604142?utm_source=email&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=netnews  Preparing For the Presense of JusticeLink to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUKkZgH1B4cBeyNH1ebDikynKq_8DZ-5pMoABHOWsUAfCfVw/viewform ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:44:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="9" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24081086_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24081086_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24081086_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24081105_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24081105_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24081105_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24081117_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24081117_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24081117_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " 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href="https://www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/the-umc-social-principles-what-they-are-and-why-they-matter-19604142?utm_source=email&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=netnews">https://www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/the-umc-social-principles-what-they-are-and-why-they-matter-19604142?utm_source=email&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=netnews</a>&nbsp;</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24081128_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24081128_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24081128_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24081158_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/24081158_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/24081158_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="7" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Preparing For the Presense of Justice</b><br>Link to RSVP: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUKkZgH1B4cBeyNH1ebDikynKq_8DZ-5pMoABHOWsUAfCfVw/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUKkZgH1B4cBeyNH1ebDikynKq_8DZ-5pMoABHOWsUAfCfVw/viewform</a>&nbsp;</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23496438_1920x1080_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/23496438_1920x1080_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23496438_1920x1080_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Newsletter - April 16, 2026</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:40:06 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="7" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23980124_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/23980124_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23980124_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23980130_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/23980130_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23980130_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23980135_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/23980135_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23980135_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23980145_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/23980145_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23980145_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="4" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23980150_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/23980150_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23980150_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23980170_1414x2000_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/23980170_1414x2000_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23980170_1414x2000_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23496438_1920x1080_500.png);"  data-source="DKG5D4/assets/images/23496438_1920x1080_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/DKG5D4/assets/images/23496438_1920x1080_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Newsletter - April 9, 2026</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Newsletter - April 2, 2026</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:37:42 +0000</pubDate>
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