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org September 15, 2016 Volume 29, Number 35

Be a Blessing Day Sept. 17

Worship
Services
Four unique
worship
opportunities
are offered on
Sunday.

8am
McMurry
Chapel

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

9:15am*
Sanctuary

Worship that
includes a
childrens time
and the Agape
Singers.

10:30am
CLC Atrium
Ignite Worship
designed with
college age
worshippers in
mind!

10:30am*
Sanctuary

Worship with
music from the
Chancel Choir.

This Sunday, Sept. 18

New worship times: 8am, 9:15am &

10:30am
Before I Die... sermon series
Rev. Kendall Waller
Ignite Worship at 10:30am in the Atrium

Next Sunday, Sept. 25

Worship at 8am, 9:15am & 10:30am

Better Together sermon series
Rev. Kendall Waller
Ignite Worship at 10:30am in the Atrium

Have you wanted to be a blessing

to someone and give out these cute
smiley face cards, but not sure how
to get started on your own? On Sept.
17 we will be deploying teams of
10 around the city to do some good
deeds like passing out water bottles,
carrying groceries and whatever else
we can think of to bless our neighbors.
Sign up for a time slot between 10am
and 4pm online at www.moumc.org/
forms under Be a Blessing 2016.

Worship Times change to

8am, 9:15am & 10:30am
This Sunday, Sept. 18

Whats Happening in Childrens Ministries?

With the change in worship times on Sept. 18, we will be experiencing some
change in Childrens Ministries as well. At the 9:15 worship hour we will offer Kids
Worship!, an interactive, multi-age Bible story time along with music. We will
move from the Chapel and music room to Whittler Hall where we will have more
ability to move our bodies and learn in ways that work for children. Children will
still start in the Sanctuary and will be dismissed after Childrens Time to head
downstairs. At the 10:30 worship hour we will continue to offer Whittler Treehouse
and Studio K5 Sunday School where children learn in a large group/small group
format. If you have any questions about Childrens Ministries, or are interested in
working with Childrens Ministries, please contact Nancy Cooper (nancy@moumc.
org or 443-3111) or fill out the tear-off sheet in the bulletin.

Grab a Better
Together
discipleship
catalog or sign up
online at www.
moumc.org/
forms. Choose
Better Together
Groups from the
list.

Church Family News

Condolences to the family and friends of Marty Hook,

MUMC Director of Music, who died Friday, Sept. 9.
Please watch for more information about services in
celebration of Martys life on Saturday, Sept. 24 online
or in next weeks Messenger.

New Bishop Welcome

The Welcome Service for Missouris new episcopal leader

will be held at Missouri UMC on Oct. 1. Missouris new
bishop, Rev. Bob Farr, will start Sept. 1.

Remember to bring your donations on Sunday!

Warm-Up Columbia

This is a city-wide initiative that is coordinated by the

Voluntary Action Center and is one of the outreach
missions of the Sophia Circle of the United Methodist
Women. The primary focus of this mission is to collect
Cold-Weather clothing for those in need for the upcoming
winter months. We have started advertising this mission
with posters around the church and in the Messenger/
Bulletin/Facebook and Youth Instagram page. We will be
collecting different items over the next five weeks. These
items are: Scarves/Hats/Gloves (Sept. 5-11 with a goal of
100), Pairs of Socks (Sept. 12-18 with a goal of 100 pairs)
and Blankets (Sept. 19-28 with a goal of 50).

ignite college age ministry

register online
www.moumc.org/forms
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September 15, 2016 - Vol. 29, No. 35

SATURDAY: Matthew 5:1-16 Light

The purpose of light is to illuminate the darkness. If light is covered, its
purpose is negated.
PRAYER: Help us to shine with your love and light into the darkness of the
world, oh God, becoming a pathway to your kingdom of love and light.

FRIDAY: Matthew 5:1-16 Salt

Salt is a seasoning and a preservative. It enhances and maintains.
REFLECTION: This passage suggests that we are the salt of the earth. How
can your life be an enhancement to the lives of others? How can your life
maintain the Kingdom of God on earth?

THURSDAY: Matthew 5:1-16 Keeping the faith

Living a life that is right in the eyes of God is not always easy. Sometimes to do
so opens us up to ridicule.
REFLECTION: Has there been a time when you felt a need to stand up for
your beliefs and your faith? Did you find the strength and the words that were
needed?

WEDNESDAY: Matthew 5:1-16 Outward focus

As our needs are filled, we are to reach out to the world around us to bring
love, mercy, and peace into the lives of others.
PRAYER: Dear God, help us to find ways to respond to your love for us by
showing loving kindness to others.

TUESDAY: Matthew 5:1-16 True importance

Our greatest need is to find practices and behaviors that lead to right living.
God promises to fill us with the power of righteousness that is needed.
CONSIDER: Consider changes that may be needed in your life to enable you to
live more connected to God.

MONDAY: Matthew 5:1-16 Needs met

We all have spiritual, emotional, and physical needs in our lives. Christ says
that those who know God are blessed because God meets us where we are in
every circumstance.
REFLECTION: Think of a time of need in your life. Did you feel Gods presence?
How did God meet that need?

Week of September 12September 17

a daily scripture guide

Growing Deeply

Read or subscribe to the weekly 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.

You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a
lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the
house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good
works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored?
It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot.

Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil
against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven,
for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples
came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16 (NRSV)

Before I Die, I Want to...Be Me - September11

Sunday Sermon

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Worship Attendance on Sunday, Sept. 11: 472

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.

We Want You to Join FX!

Missouri United Methodist Church is planning our first

Family Experience (FX) on Oct. 28 at 6pm. (Halloweenie)
FX is a high energy & entertaining program designed for
parents and kids. We need you to make this program a
success. Volunteer needs are:
Performers
StageHands
Dancers
SoundBoard workers
Cameraperson
Set Builders
Greeters
*Every age can be a part of FX!
GROUP HIGHLIGHT

Mens Groups

Wednesdays @ 9am at the Columbia

Area Senior Center, 1121 Bus. 70 E.
Offering a place for men to explore their
faith, talk about scriptures and pray.
Facilitator: Rick Hart
Wednesdays @ 6:30pm at the church
Offering a place for men to explore their faith, talk
about scriptures and pray using the Growing Deeply Guide
(printed on Sundays in the worship bulletin). Facilitator:
David Barnes

If youve ever wanted to be part of a production (on

stage or behind the scenes), please plan on joining us
Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 (or whenever youre
available during that timeframe). We meet in CLC 103.
For more information, please email Nancy Cooper at
ncooper@moumc.org or Walt McManus at
waltdmcm@aol.com.

First Grade Bible Sunday!

This Sunday! If you have a child in 1st grade (or an

older child who has not received a Bible from the
church) plan to join us at the 9:15am worship service
so your child can receive their Bible. Bibles will also be
available in Sunday School if you are unable to join us!

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Staff: Ashley Cooper, Nursery Coordinator;Nancy Cooper, Childrens & Family Life Leader; Amy Crousore, Administrative Assistant of Discipleship; Joan
DeBoe, Pastor of Worship & Administration; Adriene Floyd, Executive Assistant; Courtney Gaunt, Director, Discovery Days; Teressa Gilbreth, Director of
Communications; Charity Goodwin, Pastor of Discipleship; Marty Hook, Director of Music; Hank Jenkins, Pastor of Missions and Youth Ministries; Amy
Kate Lake, Facilities Assistant; Jo Lee, Events Coordinator;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