204 S. Ninth St. Columbia, MO 65201-4818 573-443-3111 www.moumc.

org April 21, 2016 Volume 29, Number 15

Worship
Services
Four unique
worship
opportunities
are offered on
Sunday.

8am
McMurry
Chapel

This Sunday, April 24

Worship at 8am, 8:50am & 11am

The Cost of Faith John 20:24-29

Rev. Kendall Waller will bring us the story of the Apostle
Thomas and well see what we can learn about resilience
from the one known as Doubting Thomas.
Series: Resilient: Failure is not the end of your story
Grace Notes Choir (2nd-5th grade) meets in the Chapel
at 6pm

Informal worship
with a personal
touch. Sharing
prayer concerns
is welcomed.

8:50am
Sanctuary

Worship that
includes a
childrens time
and music
from the Agape
Singers.

10:30am
McMurry
Chapel

Contemporary
worship service
designed with
college students
in mind.

11am
Sanctuary

Worship with
music from the
Chancel Choir.

Bring your own dinner & fellowship 5-6pm

Pastoral teaching & experiences at 6pm
Wednesday Night Live will convene at 6pm this week
through May 18. The large group will gather from 6-7pm
in Whittler Hall. Some growth groups are continuing to
meet after the large group time. We will be spending time
discussing and experiencing the reflection questions and
prayers from the weekly Growing Deeply Guide. A variety
of people both lay and clergy will facilitate the teaching
time. This is a great time to join in and grow deeper in
understanding and practice of resilience, our worship
series focus.

Finals Week Snacks

We will be supporting our students with hospitality, group

study rooms, quiet rooms and study snacks from May 9-13.
If youd like to bring study snacks and comfort food for
this ministry, please drop them off at the church.

Makin Waves at VBS 2016

July 24-28 evenings or July 25-29 mornings

At the Surf Shack well learn how to catch the waves

of Gods amazing love as we Remember that the Lord
is great and awesome! Nehemiah 4:14b If you are
interested in serving, please contact Nancy Cooper at
nancy@moumc.org or sign up in the bulletin!

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT

(Projects Happening in the Church)

1. Our main Elevator cab car that is used to have access

to the Sanctuary is in need of being upgraded. We are
looking at the same time of what the cost would be for
the elevator to be able to have access to the 4th floor of
the church.
2. An order for new HD Screens in Sanctuary, Little
Chapel, Connector area and Coffee Shop area has been
placed.
3. An order has been placed for new LED bulbs for the
Sanctuary, Little Chapel and Connector. The City has
already informed us that we will be getting a rebate for
each of these areas.

Weekly Gathering & Bible Study on Tuesdays at 7:30pm

Contemporary Worship on Sundays at 10:30am
Cornerstone Coffee Shop
Rev. Kim Parker at parker@moumc.org

4. New LED dimmer switches in the Sanctuary will be

installed. The current switches have not worked properly
for years.
5. New shelving units for choir room are ready to be
stained now.
6. New security cameras have now been installed
throughout the entire church.
7. Final touches have been added to our Safety/
Emergency Response Guide for the church.
8. Back hallway of Discovery Days has been repainted
along with room 401.

Attention college students:

free pancakes for Finals Week
Monday, May 9 at 7pm

9. Cleaning, sealing and striping of CLC parking lot has

been scheduled to be done this spring.
10. New HVAC system for Whittler Hall kitchen has been
ordered.
If you have any questions contact Don Gruenewald at
dongruenewald@yahoo.com.

Childrens Sunday School 10am

Infants (Birth-18 months)
W5
Terrific Twos
W7
Preschool
W4
Pre-KW3

MUMY MISSOURI UMC YOUTH

SUNDAYS at 10am & 5pm
WEDNESDAYS at 6pm
Sign up now for summer mission trips!
CONTACT: Rev. Hank Jenkins
hank@moumc.org, 443-3111
Facebook group: MOUMY
Twitter @MUMYHank
Youth End of School Year Lock-In on May 26 from 7pm7am. Current 5th Graders are invited to join. There will
be Glow-in-the-dark games, worship, food and of course
ROMANS AND CHRISTIANS!!!! Come and Bring a friend!
Youth Scavenger Hunt - Join the youth program on
Sunday May 1st at 3 p.m. for a Mizzou Campus Scavenger
Hunt. All Youth in grades 6-12 are encouraged to come for
a night of fun as we break into teams and race to see who
can find the most items on Mizzous campus. Dinner will
be provided at 5 p.m. Come and bring a friend for a night
of fun and laughs!
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K-1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th-5th Grade

CLC 103
CLC 102
CLC 104
CLC 105

Serve With Us!

MUMC Flower ministry is seeking volunteers to

deliver flowers and visit people at various retirement
facilities in Columbia. Rotation is about every six
weeks and takes a couple of hours. Contact Kathy
Carson at kathy@moumc.org or 573-443-3111.
Missouri UMC hosts the Saturday Morning Breakfast
Cafe in April and June. Volunteers are needed each
Saturday beginning at 7:30am in Whittler Hall to help
set up, serve food, visit with guests and clean up.
Donations of breakfast items are greatly appreciated.
Contact: Emily Murray at eagmurray@gmail.com.
Volunteers are needed to drive van, pick up food at
Food Bank and deliver to Russell Chapel CME food
pantry on the 2nd and 4th Fridays and Saturdays of
the month. Call Cleo Kottwitz, 573-446-0799.
April 21, 2016 - Vol. 29, No. 15

SATURDAY: John 20:24-29 Doubting? Thomas

Its unfortunate how we label people and how those labels stick. Thomas says yes to
follow Jesus and was committed to him. This story however colors the way people
for centuries would view him.
REFLECTION: Consider a less-than-expected action youve donea disappointment,
even. How would it feel to be known for that act all your life?

FRIDAY: John 20:24-29 Two Kinds of Faith?

Jesus didnt dismiss Thomas by touch faith; rather, he says a blessing for those
who have faith without seeing. There may be areas of life where we express a faith
based on what we see and touch, and other areas where we walk by faith and not
sight. Consider the areas for yourself.
REFLECT: Grant me the gift of faith.

THURSDAY: John 20:24-29 Missing Jesus

Thomas wasnt there when Jesus stopped by, but the disciples filled him in on
what happened. What do you think of other peoples accounts and witness of
Jesus? Do you doubt, believe, wonder, or dismiss? How open are you to sharing your
experiences of Jesus despite what others will think?
PRAYER: I dont want to miss you, Jesus. Make me open and ready to hear and
share my witness of you.

WEDNESDAY: Genesis 3:1-11 What kind of fall - responsibility?

In conversation with a parishioner I learned of this interpretation of the fall
responsibility. What if the story highlights a lack of responsibility by not admitting
they had eaten the fruit, blaming others, and hiding? How common are these
actions in the life of humanity? In your life?
CONSIDER: That which is acknowledged can be redeemed.

TUESDAY: Genesis 3:1-11 What kind of fall - power?

Perhaps the serpent depicts a lure to power (being like God). On one hand, we are
called to be like God in our characteristics and living. On the other hand, perhaps
the Adam and Eve story illustrates our strong desire or propensity for power. Power
itself is not bad; however, the source of the power matters.
PRAYER: God, I desire you to be my power source. Then, may the power I have be
used to further your reign on earth.

MONDAY: Genesis 3:1-11 What kind of fall - obedience?

Does the story of Adam & Eve speak of more than one kind of fall? Is it a fall of
obedience? Traditionally, the understanding is that they did not obey God. Despite
being given all but one tree in the garden, humanity sought them all. Some say
the fall is less about disobedience and more about depicting humanitys fullness of
identity (naked, clothed).
CONSIDER: Which view do you most resonate with: Obedience? Fullness? Why do
you think that is?

Week of April 18 April 23

a daily scripture guide

Growing Deeply

My Notes:

Read or subscribe to the full weekly

Growing Deeply Guide at moumc.org/grow
Printed copies are available at the Connector Desk.

New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
All rights reserved.

They heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden at the time
of the evening breeze, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the
presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God
called to the man, and said to him, Where are you? He said, I heard the
sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid
myself. He said, Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from
the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?

Now the serpent was more crafty than any other wild animal that the Lord
God had made. He said to the woman, Did God say, You shall not eat from
any tree in the garden? The woman said to the serpent, We may eat of
the fruit of the trees in the garden; but God said, You shall not eat of the
fruit of the tree that is in the middle of the garden, nor shall you touch it,
or you shall die. But the serpent said to the woman, You will not die; for
God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be
like God, knowing good and evil. So when the woman saw that the tree was
good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to
be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate; and she also gave
some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate. Then the eyes of both
were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves
together and made loincloths for themselves.

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-11 (NRSV)

Forward Gently - April 17

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Worship Attendance on Sunday, April 17: 584

Join us for Worship: Sunday mornings at 8am in McMurry Chapel & 8:50am and 11am in the Sanctuary.
Sunday growth groups and classes for all ages at 10am.

Organ Concert at MUMC

The American Guild of Organists is hosting an

organ concert on Sunday, May 1 at 5:30pm in the
Sanctuary. Haig Mardirosian, Dean of College of
Arts and Letters University of Tampa, concert
organist, composer, conductor and professor will
present concert and discussion.

Ministries at Missouri UMC

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Find the activities that interest you and your family in the list of
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Make Missouri Your Church Home: If you sense God calling you
to join the church by baptism, transfer, or profession of faith,
we welcome you. To express your interest or ask questions,
contact Pastor Charity at charity@moumc.org.
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of odd
months from 1:30 to 2:30, and on the 3rd Tuesday of even
months from 5:307.

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Staff: Kathy Carson, Building & Office Administrator;Ashley Cooper, Nursery Coordinator;Nancy Cooper, Childrens & Family Life Leader;
Amy Crousore, Administrative Assistant of Discipleship; Adriene Floyd, Executive Assistant; Courtney Gaunt, Director, Discovery Days; Teressa Gilbreth,
Director of Communications; Charity Goodwin-Rosario, Pastor of Discipleship; Brad Hegemann, Financial Assistant; Marty Hook, Director of Music;
Hank Jenkins, Pastor of Missions and Youth Ministries; Jo Lee, Events Coordinator;Trista Soendker Nicholson, Pastor of Worship and Leadership; Kim
Parker, Pastor of New Generations; Karl Schnase, Facility Steward;Kendall Waller, Lead Pastor;Blake Ward, Facility Steward;Preston Williams, Tech &
Facility Steward;Anna Zacherl, Assistant Director, Discovery Days. Music Staff: Craig Datz, Organist; Kaye Miller, Director of Wesleyan Ringers; Rochelle
Parker, Associate Organist; Marilyn Rowe, Serendipity Choir; Rachel Blomquist, Grace Notes Choir