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Worship Looking Ahead

Services Oct. 27: Not-So-Frightening Friday
Four unique in the District (activities for kids at
worship MUMC), 4-7pm. Sign up to help at
opportunities tinyurl.com/mumyhalloweenie
are offered on Nov. 5: All Saints Sunday - Tour the
Sunday. Memorial Prayer Garden
Nov. 5: Donut Sunday in Cornerstone
Coffee Shop (Mission of the Month:
8am
Room at the Inn)
McMurry Nov. 10: 20s/30s Group Happy Hour at
Chapel the Heidelberg at 5pm
Informal worship Nov. 12: UMW Candleburning You
with a personal
touch. Sharing
have an opportunity to donate in honor
or memory of a loved one for UMW
Stewardship - Five
prayer concerns
is welcomed.
missions. Grab a form in church on Foundational Themes
Sunday!
By Fred Leist, Lead Pastor
Nov. 12: Pecan Pickup - Pre-ordered
9:15am pecans will be available for pick up in As we move into our 2017 Fall Generosity Campaign
Sanctuary the church. Extra bags will be on sale I would like to share five themes that have been
Contemporary in the Parlor. foundational to my understanding of Biblical stewardship.
worship that Nov. 16: Central Methodist University These understandings have guided my personal practice
includes a Chorale concert at 7pm of giving as well as my teaching and preaching around
childrens time, Nov. 19: Pecan Pickup - Pre-ordered generosity.
Praise Band. pecans will be available for pick up in I would invite you to read and reflect on each of them
the church. Extra bags will be on sale as you prayerfully consider your 2018 financial pledge in
10:30am in the Parlor. support of the life-changing ministries offered through
Sanctuary Dec. 1: Living Windows in the District MUMC.
Traditional (MUMC hospitality outreach)
Dec. 2: 20s/30s Group Sip and Serve The primary purpose of financial stewardship is not to
worship with raise money for the church, but to grow disciples. One
music from the (Coffee and food bank volunteering,
more info to come) thing is abundantly clear from the teachings of Jesus:
choir. how we deal with our money is an essential part of our
Dec. 3: Donut Sunday in Cornerstone
Coffee Shop (Mission of the Month: conversion into a way of living as his devoted disciples.
7pm Ignite Mission Trip) The pastors job is not to beg for money for the
Cornerstone Jan. 28-Feb. 11: MUMC hosts Room at church, but to remind us of who we are. We are called
Coffee Shop the Inn to be stewards of the generous and good gifts of God who
Contemporary holds the ultimate title on everything.
worship led
by the Ignite God loves a cheerful giver, but the church will accept
College Age money from a grouch! Generous givers are generally
Ministry Team. the happiest people I know. There is a direct connection
between generosity and joy.
Tithing (the Biblical discipline of giving the first 10% of
our income back to God) is the goal toward which we all
should focus. We shouldnt give solely on the basis
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of what the church needs. Rather we should give on the
basis of how much we have received, how richly weve
been blessed. Thats the beauty of the tithe, and its the
best way I know of helping us to pattern our lives after
Gods generosity toward us.
In the end, its all about love: love for God, love
for others, love for the ministry of this church, love
for a broken and hurting world. The use of our money
is a tangible way of making Gods love real through
the ministry and witness of the church in the world.
Ultimately, its about loving God more than we love our
stuff.
Both Linda and myself will be joining you in faithfully
supporting the ministry of Christ through MUMC. And my
sincerest prayer is that each of us would experience the
deep joy that comes from giving.
MUMC Music Notes
By Tim Coday, Director of Music
Ministries
Hello everyone! I am so thankful to
work with such devoted choir members
and musicians as well as the Concert
Series board. These groups of people
work so hard to provide great music
for our services and the greater Columbia community.
I hope you were able to take advantage of the Concert
Series Choral Concert on Oct. 14. It was not just a great
concert but an evening of great collaboration. Thank you
to Paul Crabb and Nollie Moore and the Concert Series
board for delivering a special evening of music. The
sanctuary was nearly packed and it was a financial success
as well.
The next Concert Series event is less than a month away.
On Monday Nov. 27 at 7pm our sanctuary will be filled
with talented musicians for our Holiday Brass Concert. Dr.
Tim Howe from Mizzou will bring several ensembles and
Allen Beeson will provide a top shelf jazz group to usher
in the Christmas season here at MUMC. What a a perfect
opportunity to invite someone to our church. Lets fill our
sanctuary and start our celebration with a bang!
As always, now is the time to join our Chancel Choir
for our Christmas Concert on Dec. 2. We are working on
some terrific Baroque Choral music as well as some more
traditional Christmas favorites. We need more singers
for this large event. Even if you dont feel you can make
the commitment on an ongoing basis, it is a perfect
opportunity to help us on a short term basis. Come sing
with us! Wednesday evenings 7-9 in the choir room!
Questions? Call/text or email, Tim@moumc.org or 417-
459-5430.
Church Family News
Congratulations to the family of Sydney Elizabeth
Houser, who was born on Oct. 20, 2017. Sydneys
parents are Katie and Shawn Houser, and she was
welcomed home by brother Damen. Grandparents are
Lori and Sid Popejoy.
Condolences to the family and friends of Mary Ann
Kimes, who died on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. A graveside
service will be held Friday, Oct. 27 at 10am at Columbia
Cemetery.
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.
Online Sunday School Signup
Teach Sunday School at 10:30 once a month. All of the
info you need is provided and there will be someone else
(more experienced) there with you. It is really rewarding
and it's also only a one hour! If you are interested here is
a form to fill out: https://goo.gl/mAkhjD.
Discounted Burial Plots Available
A private donor has gifted MUMCs Memorial Prayer Garden
with four burial plots in Memorial Park Cemetery, located
at 1217 Business Loop 70 W. They are valued at $2,195
each, but the Garden committee will sell them for $1,900
each, first come, first served. If you are interested in
purchasing a plot, please contact one of these committee
members: Dave Babel (dlbabel@aol.com), Doug Henderson
(dchenderson415@hotmail.com) or Phyllis Miller (millerp@
missouri.edu).
Need Some TLC?
Caring Ministries, a long-standing group within our
church family, provides help and support for individuals
and families during times of need. We send cards, make
phone calls, offer meals during illness or injury, etc.
Unfortunately, we sometimes are unaware of your needs.
If you would like info sent to Caring Ministries, call the
church office and request it. Help us help you!

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 GROWING DEEPLY
a daily scripture guide SUNDAY
Week of October 30
November 5 SERMON
MythConceptions:
MONDAY Matthew 25:14-30 All Given Something You Should Give Until It Hurts - October 29th
Each was given something, though in different amounts. All had potential in Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30(NLT)
their hands.
Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long
PRAYER: I have something. Thank you, no matter the amount of money, energy, trip. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone.
health, or education. He gave five bags of silver to one, two bags of silver to another, and one bag of silver to
the lastdividing it in proportion to their abilities. He then left on his trip.
TUESDAY Matthew 25:14-30 Risky Business The servant who received the five bags of silver began to invest the money and earned
Two servants doubled their investments. It takes risk to lose and also to gain. five more. The servant with two bags of silver also went to work and earned two more.
CONSIDER: When was the last time you took a risk? What was the result? What But the servant who received the one bag of silver dug a hole in the ground and hid the
lesson did you learn? masters money.
After a long time their master returned from his trip and called them to give an account
of how they had used his money. The servant to whom he had entrusted the five bags of
WEDNESDAY Matthew 25:14-30 Joy
silver came forward with five more and said, Master, you gave me five bags of silver to
Both servants who risked received the reply from the Master to enter into joy. invest, and I have earned five more.
The Master joyfully honored their efforts and their results.
The master was full of praise. Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been
CONSIDER: When you give, what does God feel? What do you feel?
faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities.
Lets celebrate together!
THURSDAY Matthew 25:14-30 Fear and Hiding The servant who had received the two bags of silver came forward and said, Master, you
A servant received one talent and admits that fear led him to hide the talent gave me two bags of silver to invest, and I have earned two more.
by burying it.
The master said, Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in
CONSIDER: How is fear causing you to hide or bury yourself, your gifts, your handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Lets
money, your hopes? celebrate together!
Then the servant with the one bag of silver came and said, Master, I knew you were a
FRIDAY Matthew 25:14-30 Holding On harsh man, harvesting crops you didnt plant and gathering crops you didnt cultivate. I
When we hold on, we are guaranteed no more than we already have. was afraid I would lose your money, so I hid it in the earth. Look, here is your money back.
PRAYER: Of what Lord, are you asking me to let go? (listen over the next days But the master replied, You wicked and lazy servant! If you knew I harvested crops I
for an answer). didnt plant and gathered crops I didnt cultivate, why didnt you deposit my money in the
bank? At least I could have gotten some interest on it.
SATURDAY Matthew 25:14-30 Reread the Scripture Then he ordered, Take the money from this servant, and give it to the one with the ten
What new insights or questions come up for you as you reread the scripture? bags of silver. To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and
Thank God for the insights. Ask God to bring clarity around the questions or join they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have
in conversation with another person. will be taken away. Now throw this useless servant into outer darkness, where there will be
weeping and gnashing of teeth.

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most popular carols will add a special musical dimension
to this years concert.
A Baroque Christmas to Remember
Dec. 2, 7pm Adult $10/Student $5
MUMC Chancel Choir and the Missouri Symphony Society
Conservatory Chamber Orchestra
Dr. Shelly Moorman-Stahlman Organ Workshop
Feb. 16-17, 7pm Adult $10/Student $5
Lebanon Valley College organist and professor of music
Columbia Community
Band
2017-2018 Concert Series April 21, 7pm Adult
$10/Student $5 Missouri
moumc.org/concertseries composers
Holiday Brass Concert Hot Summer Nights
Nov. 27, 7pm Adult $10/Student $5 Concert
Begin your holiday celebrations with The Holiday June 10, 7pm at Missouri
Brass Concert featuring the brass faculty and students Theatre
from the University of Missouri. Hear your seasonal MUMC Choir and the
favorites performed by some of the finest brass players Missouri Symphony
in Missouri: the Mizzou Brass, the MU Brass Choir, Orchestra
Trumpet Ensemble, Trombone Choir, Horn Choir and the
Tuba Euphonium Ensemble,. Under the direction of Dr.
Tim Howe, Associate Professor, Trombone/*Brass Area Make Missouri Your Church Home
Coordinator, University of Missouri, these fine ensembles If you sense God calling you to join the church by baptism,
will surely put you in the spirit of Christmas! Joining the transfer, or profession of faith, we welcome you. To
MU Brass this year is one of Missouris most popular jazz express your interest or ask questions, contact Pastor
ensembles, the Alan Beeson Trio, led by Mizzou Alumni Charity at charity@moumc.org.
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Staff: Lead Pastor Fred Leist. Laura Bentley, Administrative Assistant; Tim Coday, Director of Music Ministries; Debbie Craighead, Finance Assistant; 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; Jacqui Jamieson, Assistant Director, Discovery Days; Katja Jones, Director of Childrens
& Youth Ministries; Gabriella Miller, Nursery Coordinator; Jo Lee, Events Coordinator;Kim Parker, Pastor of New Generations; 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