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org August 25, 2015 Volume 28, Number 33

Worship
Services

This Sunday, Aug. 30

Worship at 8, 8:50 & 11 a.m.

Why Missouri United Methodist Church?
Romans 12:9-21
Rev. Kendall Waller

Three unique
worship
opportunities
are offered on
Sunday.

Blood Drive in the Atrium

UMW Talent Show tickets available
Bookstore Open
Growth Group Signups Begin

8 a.m.
McMurry
Chapel

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

8:50 a.m.
Sanctuary

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

11 a.m.
Sanctuary

Worship with
music from the
Chancel Choir.

Aug. 30: Growth Group Sign Ups Begin

As we grow deeply with God, embark on a journey from
our heads to our hearts. It's a journey from information
to transformation. Well have copies of Real Followers
and registration available for Wednesday Night Live
Groups* and other exciting books to help everyone grow
deeply, no matter their walk in life. Well even have
some recommendations from the pastors!
Pastor Charity will be available to answer questions and
help with sign-ups.
"Day by day, as they spent much time together in the
temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food
with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having
the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord
added to their number those who were being saved."
Acts 2:46-47
*Please note that purchasing a book and pre-registering
are NOT required for participation in growth groups.

New WiFi
password for
MOUMC-PUBLIC:
cornerstone
Sept. 6: Donut Sunday

The Cornerstone Coffee Shop is shaking up

first Sundays by introducing:
DONUT SUNDAY with Harolds Donuts!
WHEN: First Sunday every
month
WHERE: Cornerstone
Coffee Shop
First come, first served.
Buy yours before we run
out!

Sept. 9: Wednesday Night Live Kicks Off

Wednesday Night Live is one of the many ways we can connect with new people, invite others to join
in, grow in Christ and also have some fun!Being in a group nourishes and strengthens us.
Starting Sept. 9 each Wednesday well gather for food
and fellowship from 5-6 p.m. We are hoping to have
a different food truck each week as the meal option.
Say a prayer that it works out! Either way there will be
food.After dinner well gather to hear a teaching from
one of the pastors based on a concept from the current
worship series and the bookReal Followers: A Radical
Quest to Expose the Pretender in Each of Usby Michael Slaughter. Following the teaching, Growth
Groups will meet to discuss the teaching, book, and/or sermon.We will have groups for women, for
those who are new to MOUMC, for those wanting to learn and practice spiritual disciplines and many
more for any and every one to join.

Sept. 2: UMW Legislative Forum

United Methodist Women will host a legislative forum from

10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2 in the Parlor. Reps.
Caleb Rowden and Stephen Webber will be answering
questionsabout important legislative issues for the state
of Missouri. Please come and hear what these gentlemen
have to say about the "state of the state" as they see it.

Sept. 9: Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer shawl ministry will meet Wednesday, Sept. 9 at

1:30 p.m. in the church parlor. We hope to meet with the
new clergy to discuss their vision for our ministry, bless
the shawls and discuss meeting schedules for the coming
year. Contact the church office or Betty Dillard if you or a
loved one needs a shawl.

Canes and Wheelchairs Needed

It is a remarkable story. PET (Personal Energy

Transportation) of Columbia, MO is partnering with
Rainbow Network in Nicaragua "to enable ALL of the leghandicapped persons in a sizeable geographic area to
become mobile." MUMC members, Anne Gifford, Judy
Parsons, and Cleo Kottwitz experienced the gratitude
of Nicaraguan villagers when they joined the Rainbow
Network study tour in April. Rainbow Network staff
have recently requested 55 wheelchairs and 28 canes
to complete the project. Canes and wheelchairs may
be delivered to the PET Warehouse, 1908 Heriford Rd.,
Columbia, MO 65202;573-886-7877. Checks may be made
to PET and sent to same address; designate: Rainbow
Network.

Sunday School Opportunities

Is God calling you to work with children? We have a

few openings for Sunday School teachers and other
opportunities for you to use your gifts in working with
children. If you are interested, sign up on the tear off
sheet or contact Nancy Cooper (nancy@moumc.org or 573443-3111)

TaxAide Ministry Opportunities

Want to help people in the community prepare taxes?

Are you computer literate and have time to devote to
training and serving? Volunteers need to be identified by
mid-September in order to receive the training material
provided by the AARP Foundation and the IRS. Instruction
and training will be conducted during November,
December and January.You are able to practice at home
if you have a computer with internet access and running
Windows 7 or 8. (Windows 10 has not been tested yet Macs will not run the program). You will be required to
pass an open book exam (we co-operate and graduate)
to qualify as a tax preparer. During tax season, the site is
open from 3-7 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Expected opening date is Monday, Jan. 25 and last day
will be April 14. For more information, contact Jere A.
DeVilbiss: 442-8993 or email
jered@centurytel.net

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Pool Party!

Invite & Reconnect Opportunity

Invite a friend, relative, or neighbor for a free pool

party and ice cream treats. Its a fun evening to
reconnect as a new school year gets underway!
There is no cost for this event so lets reconnect
with people weve missed this summer. Were
also inviting all the new people from the Family
Movie Night & Cookout at the beginning of the
month. Dont miss it! Its free! Its fun!
When: Sunday, Sept. 6 from 5:15-7:15 p.m.
Where: Oakland Aquatic Center
What to bring: swimsuits, towels and an
ice cream top or bottom to share (sprinkles,
cookies,brownies, syrups, etc.)

SocialJusticeBook Club
Tuesday, Sept. 8at 7 p.m. in CLC 106/108

What does social justice look like? How does the church
advocate for equality, fairness and dignity? ReadBecominga Justice
Seeking Congregation byWilliam
McElvaney, then meet with others to
discuss the book, build relationships
and take the challenge to walk
humbly with God. Books are available
for purchase in the church office for
$15. For more information, contact
AnneGifford DEdMin at gifford1@
mindspring.com or MelissaClark
atmelisc53@aol.com.

Health/Rehab Items Available

MUMC has several health and rehab related items for the
use of our church family. Current available items include
walkers, crutches, canes (including one four-footed cane),
toilet extenders, commodes, shower chairs, and various
boots as needed post-surgery. Contact the church office if
you would like to borrow or donate.

Thank you from Russell Chapel

Thanks to Mark Pease and his helpers from MUMC for

assisting with the Russell Chapel Food Pantry Friday
morning, August 21. Located at the corner of Ash and
First Streets, Russell Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal
Church hosts a community food pantry on 2nd and 4th
Saturdays each month. On the Friday before the food
distribution helpers are needed at 10 am for about an
hour to unload vehicles with food from the Food Bank,
carry it into church, and display on tables for distribution
the next day. Mark will be needing volunteers to help
again September 25. Callhim to volunteer, 443-3111.
August 25, 2015 - Vol. 28, No. 33

Week of August 24 August 29

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Printed copies are available at the Connector Desk.

SATURDAY: Romans 12:9-21 Desiring peace

REFLECTION: As best you can, keep the peace. Be honest...do you like a little
drama? Some of us think things cant be too peaceful. Others only know drama, and
peace is foreign. Remember, our desire to live in peace with another can lead to
more peace.
BENEDICTION & BLESSING: Peace be with you and in you!

FRIDAY: Romans 12:9-21 Be in it with another

REFLECTION: We are called to cultivate genuine love by rejoicing and mourning
with another. Have you ever felt jealous of another during a season of celebration?
Why? What about when someone was sad, how was it to be with them in sadness?
Why do you think it was easy or hard for you?
PRAYER: May your love abide in me and may I share that love with another.

THURSDAY: Romans 12:9-21 Inwardly and outwardly good

REFLECTION: This scripture is an exhortation to line up inward thinking with outward
living. Are there areas of your life where you hold a certain view, but your actions
are misaligned with it? It happens. This is a call for inward and outward alignment.
PRAYER: God of grace, I dont want to be crooked. Align my thoughts and actions.
Forgive me for the times theyve been askew.

WEDNESDAY: 2 Corinthians 5:15-20 Restoring

REFLECTION: God restores us in relationship to Godself through Christ. How then
do we restore relationships with one another? While it may take time, therapy,
spiritual direction, lots of prayer and stepping out of our comfort zones, with whom
might you actively begin or continue a restorative relationship?
PRAYER: Lead and guide me as I seek restoration with (persons name). Grant us
your grace and courage to go through hard conversations, knowing that through it
all you are with us.

TUESDAY: 2 Corinthians 5:15-20 Brand new

REFLECTION: What difference has a relationship with Jesus Christ made in your life
this month? In what ways are you new?
PRAYER: You are making all things and people new. Thank you for the grace to grow
and be changed into your likeness over time.

MONDAY: 2 Corinthians 5:15-20 Everybody!

REFLECTION: In high school, there was a sign that said, We are more alike than
unalike. This understanding of common humanity and universality is part of being
human. Our faith is centered on Jesuss love and sacrifice for everybody. We may
exclude folks, but God in Christ is for all.
PRAYER: Thank you for including me in your grace. Let me live as one who honors
your grace toward me.

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My Notes:

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

Our firm decision is to work from this focused center: One man died for everyone.
That puts everyone in the same boat. He included everyone in his death so that
everyone could also be included in his life, a resurrection life, a far better life than
people ever lived on their own. Because of this decision we dont evaluate people
by what they have or how they look. We looked at the Messiah that way once and
got it all wrong, as you know. We certainly dont look at him that way anymore.
Now we look inside, and what we see is that anyone united with the Messiah gets
a fresh start, is created new. The old life is gone; a new life burgeons! Look at
it! All this comes from the God who settled the relationship between us and him,
and then called us to settle our relationships with each other. God put the world
square with himself through the Messiah, giving the world a fresh start by offering
forgiveness of sins. God has given us the task of telling everyone what he is doing.
Were Christs representatives. God uses us to persuade men and women to drop
their differences and enter into Gods work of making things right between them.
Were speaking for Christ himself now: Become friends with God; hes already a
friend with you.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-20 (MSG)

Why the United Methodist Church? - August 23

Sunday Sermon

Missouri United Methodist Church

204 S. Ninth St.
Columbia, MO 65201-4899
573-443-3111

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We exist to connect all people with Jesus Christ. We do this by

welcoming enthusiastically, growing deeply and serving courageously.

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Worship Attendance on Sunday, August 23: 625

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

Aug. 29: Womens Retreat

People want to be happy. Nothing

could be more obvious, and yet
this common goal seems impossible
to attain. The early Methodist
tradition used the language of
happiness often. The happiness
they sought was happiness in
God. We will look at scripture,
Methodist tradition and science to
seek a deeper relationship with
God. All women are invited, Aug.
29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in CLC
103. Please register online at www.moumc.org.
There is a $10 registration fee to cover the cost
of lunch. Facilitators for the day will be Julia
Goodell, Debbie Luchenbill and Terri Williams.

August 25June DeWeese, Carol Evans,

Kent Hayes, Barbara Robinson, Greg
Thackery, Cathy Yoakum 26Vera Haynes,
Barbara E. Johnson, Sean Packard, Tim Root,
Charles Sampson, Otto Steinhaus, Mat Wood
27Jack Atkins, Art Darby, Lisa Hoffess
28Terri Garton, Aileen Garvin, Linda Gosney,
Janie Kemper, Lois Kroeker, Jeanne Sobieck,
Bob Wagner 29Brendan Alberty, Ellen
Bedford, Dale Blevins, Herb Watchiski 30Ken
Fleak, Kerry Townsend 31Sydney Magee,
Max Marble, Marcia Shaw
For privacy of our families, birthdays of
children are not listed.

Fall Dinner Club

Fall Dinner Club is organizing now! Sign up as a single or couple for Dining In Group (carry in) or Dining Out (at
restaurants around town). Sign uponline at www.moumc.org, bulletin tear off, or in church office. Then mark your
calendar to attend the Dinner Club Kick Off on Sept. 13 at 12:15 in the church Parlor.Its lots of fun and a great way to
enjoy others from MOUMC!

Warm Up Columbia Coat Collection

Our congregation is once again participating in Warm Up Columbia, a program offered by Voluntary Action Center to
provide winter items for our neighbors in need. We need to collect gently used and clean Coats, Gloves, Scarves, and
Hats. This program helps low-income individuals and families of our community stay warm through the Missouri winter
Look for the box in the connector from Sunday, Sept. 6-27.
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Staff: Jill Arnold, Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor; Kathy Carson, Administrative Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator; Nancy Cooper, Childrens
& Family Life Leader; 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; Katie Popejoy Houser, Administrative Assistant; Hank Jenkins,
Pastor of Youth Ministries; Jo Lee, Administrative Assistant; Trista Soendker Nicholson, Pastor of Worship and Leadership; Kim Parker, Pastor of New
Generations; Mark Pease, Facilities Assistant; Kendall Waller, Lead Pastor; Anna Zacherl, Assistant Director, Discovery Days
Music StaffCraig Datz, Organist; Kaye Miller, Director of Wesleyan Ringers; Rochelle Parker, Associate Organist; Marilyn Rowe, Serendipity Choir