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Worship Coming Up
Services July 16 & July 23: Talent
Show - Sign up in the
Four unique
worship Connector to perform
opportunities July 19 & July 25: Pre-
are offered on launch Better Together
Sunday. Groups Meeting 6:30-8pm in
the Parlor
July 23-28: Vacation Bible
8am School
McMurry July 26: Mens Group at 7pm
Chapel in the Parlor - Robert Maxey
Informal worship on Civil War topics
with a personal July 30: MUMC Blood Drive
touch. Sharing in the Atrium A Note from Lead Pastor Fred Leist
prayer concerns Aug. 2: Mens Group evening I was told to expect a warm welcome to Missouri UMC on my first
is welcomed. trip to the Lake Creek Camp Sunday with you, and you didnt disappoint. The HVAC system even
Meeting. offered an assist by completely shutting down over the weekend!
9:15am Aug. 13: Preview Night at But, in spite of the heat in McMurry Chapel and the sanctuary, we
Sanctuary the Ignite College Age Worship had a great day in worship and celebration together.
Contemporary service at 7pm
Aug. 20: Ignite College Age Linda and I are so thankful for the kind, generous, and gracious
worship that
Worship begins at 7pm every welcome that you have extended to us in these opening days. It is a
includes a
true joy and privilege to be serving with you in this great church and
childrens time, Sunday
Aug 23: Choir practice in this dynamic community of Columbia. We look forward to all that
Praise Band
God will do in and through us in the months and years to come.
and the Agape resumes
Praise Choir. Aug. 26: MUMCs Got Talent For the next three Sundays we will continue our opening message
at 7pm series, THIS IS US, by looking at The Jonah in Us. The book of
Jonah (my favorite Old Testament Book) is a small book, only four
10:30am
chapters. But while its a small text, it shares huge truths. And
Sanctuary were going to explore those truths together in worship.
Traditional
worship with In preparation for delving into this brief series, I would ask that each
music from the of you take some of your personal devotion time this week to read
Chancel Choir. the book of Jonah. You can read the story in its entirety in under ten
minutes. Or, you might want to take a chapter a day. Either way, I
MUMC Talent ask that you take the time to read the story. Sit with it. Let it speak
to you. Trust me, this is not just a kids story and it has a proper
Show is Back! place beyond VBS or childrens Sunday School. Im certain that this
Seeking talent...Music, magic, series will speak, in real and practical ways, to some deep place in
majorettes, comedy, juggling, your own personal experience.
dramatic reading? You bet! Sign Looking forward to taking this deep dive into Jonah with you. See
up in the Connector Sunday you in worship this Sunday.
mornings, July 16 & 23rd. The
talent show will be held on Blessings, Fred
Saturday, Aug. 26 at 7pm. NOTE: Please see the back page for information about upcoming
For more info, contact Linda Meet & Greets with Fred and Linda
Robb at lrobb@houseofbrokers.
com or 573-268-3008.
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I would like to thank the choirs,
Craig Datz, the praise team and Find us on social media and let us know what you think!
our brass section, Allen Beeson,
Chris Farris, Daniel Deutche, Marcia
Spence, Pat Sullivan and Aaron
Wacker as well as percussionist
Kyle Bauche for helping make
Freds first Sunday a special and
memorable day. Freds message
was excellent and seemed to inspire the congregation
as he spoke. The buzz in the room was tangible, pure
excitement and anticipation for what the future will
bring. Our best days are not behind us but in front of
us is a point that seemed to strike a chord with most
everyone. I cant remember a time when Ive sat in a
room and felt such a collective sense of purpose. How
do we respond? We responded by stepping up and taking
ownership of our church. We get involved in areas we feel
passionately about, we show up, we offer our financial
support and we share our church with friends and family,
reaching deeper into the greater Columbia community.
I challenge you to challenge yourself in sharing your
talents. Where is the place where your unique skills
meet a specific need in this great church? Start asking,
find your place, offer yourself and the reward of working
with others in sharing the gospel will give you a since Want to Serve at Care Centers?
if belonging and satisfaction like nothing else. The The Care Center Ministry at MUMC is in need of singers
opportunities are endless at Missouri United Methodist to assist with our services. We visit eight local care
Church! As always, feel free to email, call, text or communities each month. For more information, please
Facebook me with anything thats on your mind. contact Rich Howard at flinthillsdad@hotmail.com or 573-
-Tim Coday, Director of Music Ministries 864-3277.
tim@moumc.org or 417-459-5430

Church Family News

Congratulations to the family of Haiden James Fleming,
who was born June 22, 2017 at 3:33pm to proud parents
Matt and Kate Fleming.
If you would like to announce a church members death or a birth
in a church members family, please send details to messenger@
moumc.org. Submissions will be edited for length and clarity.

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 Growing Deeply
a daily scripture guide
Week of July 17- July 22
MONDAY: Jonah 1:1-17 Get Up and Go
Theres no mistaking what God wants from Jonah or where God wants him
to go. Direct communication leaves little to the imagination.
REFLECTION: When have you had clarity about something God wanted from
you or wanted you to do?
TUESDAY: Jonah 1:1-17 Cost
Jonah paid money not to do what God called him to. He goes out of his way
to go the opposite direction of Nineveh.
REFLECTION: What have you paid in order not to fulfill Gods way for your
life?
WEDNESDAY: Jonah 1:1-17 Sailors in a Storm
Surely the sailors had been in a storm before. However, they were terrified
and starting to bale things off the boat. This storm must have been worse
than ones theyd weathered before; they even called on their gods!
REFLECTION: How bad does the storm have to be for you to call out for
help? What keeps you from asking God for help?
THURSDAY: Jonah 1:1-17 Get Up (again)
The call on Jonahs life has not changed, though the storm rages. The ships
officer repeats the call saying get up.
PRAYER: God, you are gracious. You give me chance after chance. You put
people in my path to remind me of the call on my life. Thank you!
FRIDAY: Jonah 1:1-17 Who Are You?
Im a Hebrew. I worship the Lord, God of Heaven, says Jonah.
AFFIRM: I am (your name) of ________(state, city,). I worship the Lord,
who is _____________(share one or two descriptors of God.)
SATURDAY: Jonah 1:1-17 Your Thoughts
What speaks to you most from this story? How does it resonate with you?
ACTION: Say a prayer centered on the action you believe God is calling you
to.
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation.
Used by permission. All rights reserved.
The Jonah in Us: Running on Empty - July 16
Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17 (NLT)
The Lord gave this message to Jonah son of Amittai: Get up and go to the great city of
Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people
are.
But Jonah got up and went in the opposite direction to get away from the Lord. He
went down to the port of Joppa, where he found a ship leaving for Tarshish. He bought
a ticket and went on board, hoping to escape from the Lord by sailing to Tarshish.
But the Lord hurled a powerful wind over the sea, causing a violent storm that
threatened to break the ship apart. Fearing for their lives, the desperate sailors
shouted to their gods for help and threw the cargo overboard to lighten the ship.
But all this time Jonah was sound asleep down in the hold. So the captain went down
after him. How can you sleep at a time like this? he shouted. Get up and pray to
your god! Maybe he will pay attention to us and spare our lives.
Then the crew cast lots to see which of them had offended the gods and caused the
terrible storm. When they did this, the lots identified Jonah as the culprit. Why has
this awful storm come down on us? they demanded. Who are you? What is your line
of work? What country are you from? What is your nationality?
Jonah answered, I am a Hebrew, and I worship the Lord, the God of heaven, who
made the sea and the land.
The sailors were terrified when they heard this, for he had already told them he was
running away from the Lord. Oh, why did you do it? they groaned. And since the
storm was getting worse all the time, they asked him, What should we do to you to
stop this storm?
Throw me into the sea, Jonah said, and it will become calm again. I know that this
terrible storm is all my fault.
Instead, the sailors rowed even harder to get the ship to the land. But the stormy sea
was too violent for them, and they couldnt make it. Then they cried out to the Lord,
Jonahs God. O Lord, they pleaded, dont make us die for this mans sin. And dont
hold us responsible for his death. O Lord, you have sent this storm upon him for your
own good reasons.
Then the sailors picked Jonah up and threw him into the raging sea, and the storm
stopped at once! The sailors were awestruck by the Lords great power, and they
offered him a sacrifice and vowed to serve him.
Now the Lord had arranged for a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was inside the
fish for three days and three nights.
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Meet & Greets Pre-launch Better Together

The Lead Team announces the following opportunities
to meet & greet our new pastor in small gatherings in Groups Meeting
members homes. Everything you want to know about Fall 2017 Groups
July 25 @ 7pm will be shared on Wednesday, July 19 and Tuesday, July
Aug. 2 @ 7pm--FULL 25 from 6:30-8pm. We're offering two days of the same
Aug. 6 @ 2pm--FULL content so choose the best day for your schedule. Connect
Aug. 10 @ 6pm with Pastor Charity for group related questions at
Aug. 13 @ 6pm charity@moumc.org.
Aug. 16 @ 6:30pm - All church members that could
not attend at a different time are welcome to Downtown Closures
attend this session at the church. The city has closed the intersection of 9th & Elm and
In addition, Fred will visit Lenoir. Please watch the Elm street between Ninth & Tenth streets, effectively
Messenger for more details as they are available. closing the exit of the churchs parking lot. Please plan
To make a reservation, please send an email to your route to church accordingly. When we receive more
communications@moumc.org with the session you would information, we will share it with you.
like to come to and the number attending. The space in
members homes is limited, so please watch for an email
confirmation with the location or a note asking you to
choose a different session.
Job Openings
Part-time financial assistant/administrative professional
in churchs outer office. Duties include basic accounting,
AR/AP, donor tracking, data entry and other duties as
assigned. 25 Hours per week; flexible within daytime
business hours.
Part-time nursery coordinator to be responsible for
hiring, training, and overseeing nursery workers.
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Staff: Lead Pastor Fred Leist. Laura Bentley, Administrative Assistant; Tim Coday, Director of Music Ministries; Joan DeBoe, Pastor of Worship &
Administration; David Ezeji, Facility Steward; Adriene Floyd, Executive Assistant; Courtney Gaunt, Director, Discovery Days; Teressa Gilbreth, Director
of Communications; Charity Goodwin, Pastor of Discipleship; Jacqui Jamieson, Assistant Director, Discovery Days; Katja Jones, Director of Childrens &
Youth Ministries; Erin King, Finance Assistant; Mike Krohn, Building Manager; Jo Lee, Events Coordinator;Kim Parker, Pastor of New Generations; Sam
Studer; Facility Steward; Preston Williams, Tech & Facility Steward;Music Staff: Craig Datz, Organist; Kaye Miller, Director of Wesleyan Ringers; Rochelle
Parker, Associate Organist; Marilyn Rowe, Serendipity Choir; Rachel Blomquist, Grace Notes Choir