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org • March 15, 2018 • Volume 31, Number 11

Worship Looking Ahead

Services • Thursday, March 15: Central
Four unique Methodist University Band concert at
worship 7pm in the Sanctuary
opportunities • Sunday, March 18: Welcome Sunday
are offered on for those transferring or joining
Sunday. • Sunday, March 18: Festival of Sharing
- UMW Sophia Circle will have an
informational display in the Connector
8am
to collect Personal Hygiene Kits. They
McMurry will accept kits congregation members
Chapel wish to assemble and bring this Sunday,
Informal worship and monetary donations may be taken
with a personal to the Church Office.
touch. Sharing • Monday, March 19: Easter Lily
prayer concerns Dedication forms and payment due
is welcomed. • Monday, March 19: No Messenger will

9:15am
be published during Spring Break. The
deadline for the March 22 Messenger is
Stuffed or Satisfied? Full or
Sanctuary Monday, March 19. Fulfilled?
Contemporary • March 23: 20- & 30-Somethings Happy By Fred Leist, Lead Pastor
worship that Hour at 5pm at Logboat Brewery
Have you ever had this experience? You’re ready to go
includes a • March 25 & April 1: No Ignite Worship
to bed one evening, but you feel a little hungry. You
children’s time, • March 25: Palm Sunday
want something to eat before calling it a night, but what
Praise Band. Services at 8am, 9:15am & 10:30am
would satisfy? You stare into the refrigerator. It’s full of
Children’s Processional with Palms -
food, but nothing is really appealing. You try a few bites
10:30am During the 9:15 service the children will
of leftovers from supper the night before. You find that
Sanctuary process during the Children’s Time. For
it looked better than it tasted. You heat up a few bites
Traditional the 10:30am service, children should
of a casserole. Again, the same result. Maybe something
worship with meet in the back of the Sanctuary
sweet? You eat a small brownie. It tasted better, but you
music from the before the service.
still wanted something more. You finally went to bed
choir. Downtown Blessing of the Palms
feeling somewhat full, maybe even stuffed, but not really
Service - Those wishing to take part in
satisfied at all.
the 10am community service downtown
7pm may gather with Fred near the steps Being full and being satisfied aren’t the same, yet we live
Cornerstone outside the three red doors at 9:50am. in a world that would have us think they are. Fullness
Coffee Shop We will walk downtown together. does not guarantee satisfaction in many areas of our lives.
Contemporary Easter Lily Delivery to Homebound This Sunday we will continue our Lenten message series
worship led - Help us deliver lily plants to the on the “I AM” sayings of Jesus in John’s gospel. We’ll be
by the Ignite homebound to enjoy through Easter. looking at Jesus’ affirmation: “I AM the Bread of Life.
College Age
Whoever comes to me will never be hungry.” (John
Ministry Team.
Would You Like Your 6:35) Jesus is clearly speaking about more than our
physical diets and hunger pains. He is pointing to a deeper
Taxes Done for Free? spiritual reality and a more essential hunger. And he is
MUMC’s Tax-Aide volunteers are available obviously promising that we will be satisfied, not simply
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from stuffed or full!
3-7pm now through April 16 on a first- (continued on page 2)
come, first-served basis. (Closed March 1)
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This was a recurring theme in Jesus’ ministry. Once, while
teaching his disciples about prayer, he used the term
“bread” to speak of the inner need we have for deep
satisfaction and fulfillment. He said that we should ask
God to provide us with “daily bread”, bread that’s truly
sufficient for each challenge we may face in everyday
life. And that connection between bread and our deepest
human needs and heart hungerings was also invoked when
Jesus took a loaf of bread, blessed it, broke it and gave it
to his disciples.
In affirming that he is the “Bread of Life” Jesus is
answering a question that is vitally important to us:
“Who’s going to truly satisfy me?” His answer is, “I AM.” March 25: Palm Sunday
I hope to see you this week in worship as we explore Services at 8am, 9:15am & 10:30am
Jesus’ amazing promise of a satisfying abundance we can Children’s Processional with Palms - During the 9:15
discover in relationship with him. service the children will process during the Children’s
Time. For the 10:30am service, children should meet in
the back of the Sanctuary before the service.
March 18: Empty Bowls Event Downtown Blessing of the Palms Service - Those wishing
to take part in the 10am community service downtown
The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture invites you to
may gather with Fred near the steps outside the three red
Empty Bowls on Sunday, March 18 at the Missouri United
doors at 9:50am. We will walk downtown together.
Methodist Church. A simple soup, bread and water meal
Easter Lily Delivery to Homebound - Help us deliver lily
will be served from 11am – 3pm at this free community
plants to the homebound to enjoy through Easter. The
event to raise awareness of hunger in our community.
plants and delivery instructions will be available in the
Donations are encouraged, and will support the Columbia
Connector.
Center for Urban Agriculture’s local food philanthropy
project, Planting for the Pantry. Donations made to
Planting for the Pantry ensure that fresh local food from
the Urban Farm is distributed to local food pantries, as Lead Team Digest
well as support CCUA’s garden education programming.
Anyone who donates at Empty Bowls will leave with a
moumc.org/resources
Keeping up with what the Lead Team is doing? You can
hand-made bowl made and donated by either students
find the summary of the meetings online at moumc.org/
from Lee and Shepard Elementary schools or community
resources. Paper copies are available in the office.
members, volunteers, and artists through Access Arts.

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 Week of
March 12-
March 17
MONDAY: John 14:1-14 Directions
Have you ever been lost? Sometimes even with our sophisticated means of
plotting a course from point A to point B, we can become confused as to which
way to turn.
REFLECTION: Reflect on the idea of Jesus as the path to finding God.
TUESDAY: John 14:1-14 Trust
Maps are helpful, directing our path and giving us guideposts along the way.
REFLECTION: Reflect on a time when you had doubts about your path. Which
was greater, your trust in outward, tangible directions, or your trust in an inner
directive spirit?
WEDNESDAY: John 14:1-14 Proof and Knowing
Thomas had difficulty understanding the messages shared by Jesus. He wanted to
know exactly what Jesus meant.
QUESTIONS: Ask yourself these questions regarding your spiritual life: Do I need
tangible or explainable proof to believe in God? Do I need tangible or explainable
proof to accept Christ?
THURSDAY: John 14:1-14 Parents and Children
Philip asked Jesus to show them the Father before they would truly believe.
Jesus attempts to help him understand that Father and Son are one and the
same. Mothers and daughters; fathers and sons: we are our own selves, yet we
are our mothers and fathers as well.
REFLECTION: Reflect on this concept of different yet same when it comes
to mothers and fathers and their children. Transfer the concept of a healthy,
perfect relationship to that of God and God’s son, Jesus.
FRIDAY: John 14:1-14 Continuation
Jesus does the work of the Father. As a follower of Christ, we emulate the
behavior and the good works of Christ. Through our connection with Christ, we
are connected to God.
CONSIDER: Consider this concept of being connected to God through Christ.
Consider the continuation of relationship from God, to Jesus as the Christ, to all
of humanity.
SATURDAY: John 14:1-14 The Way, The Truth, and The Life
PRAYER: Directing God, thank you for sending us Jesus as the Christ who shows
us a pathway to understand and connect with you. Help us to follow His path,
glean the truth of your love and grace, and live the fullness of life you intend for
us. AMEN
“Who’s Going to Guide Me? - I AM!”- March 11
Scripture: John 14:1-14 (NLT)
“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is
more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have
told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I
will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. And you
know the way to where I am going.”
“No, we don’t know, Lord,” Thomas said. “We have no idea where you are
going, so how can we know the way?”
Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the
Father except through me. If you had really known me, you would know who
my Father is. From now on, you do know him and have seen him!”
Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.”
Jesus replied, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and yet you still don’t
know who I am? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father! So why are you
asking me to show him to you? Don’t you believe that I am in the Father and
the Father is in me? The words I speak are not my own, but my Father who lives
in me does his work through me. Just believe that I am in the Father and the
Father is in me. Or at least believe because of the work you have seen me do.
“I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have
done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father. You
can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring
glory to the Father. Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!
New Living Translation (NLT)
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March 18: Say Yes for Kids

“Join us to discover the many ways to say “Yes” for our kids and youth of the church! The Say
Yes Board will be open March 18-30 and in the Connector. For more information contact Linda
Leist at Linda@moumc.org or Katja Jones at Katja@moumc.org

Saturday Breakfast Café

Returns in April Easter Candy Donations
Volunteers are needed to help serve breakfast between
Easter is right around the corner! This year we’re having
7:30-9:30am, and provide food or Hy-Vee gift cards each
an Easter Egg Hunt during 10:30am Sunday School on
Saturday in April for the Breakfast Café. Five churches in
Easter Sunday, April 1. Children’s Ministry needs your
downtown Columbia take turns hosting this event which is
donations of egg-sized candy to fill the eggs. Some
designed to reach those less fortunate in our community.
favorites are Starburst, mini Tootsie Rolls, Laffy Taffy,
MUMC hosts the breakfast in April and June. If you are
Hershey Kisses, etc. Please bring your donations to the
interested in volunteering one Saturday in April, or if
office no later than Sunday March 25. Only individually
you can provide a breakfast item such as a loaf of bread,
wrapped candies, please. Questions? Contact Linda Leist
gallon of milk, box of cereal, etc. or Hy-Vee gift card to
at linda@moumc.org.
offset the cost of scrambled eggs and sausage, please
April 15 & 22: Confirmation
contact Emily Murray at eagmurray@gmail.com.

Nursery Help Over Spring Break Sundays

Due to staff leaving for Spring Break, the nursery needs
help on Sunday, March 25 and Sunday, April 1. If you are
able to volunteer for any services on these dates, please
contact Gabriella Miller, MUMC Nursery Coordinator, at
gabriella@moumc.org to get more information.
Confirmation Sunday will take place during our traditional
service at 10:30am on Sundays, April 15 & 22. Join us as
we celebrate our confirmands on this spiritual marker in
their faith journey. Contact Kim at parker@moumc.org, or
Katja at katja@moumc.org with any questions!

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Staff: Lead Pastor Fred Leist. Laura Bentley, Administrative Assistant; Adam Bordoni, Facilities; Tim Coday, Director of Music Ministries; Debbie
Craighead, Finance Assistant; Joan DeBoe, Pastor of Worship & Administration; Adriene Floyd, Office Manager; 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 Youth Ministries; Linda Leist, Children’s Ministry Coordinator; Jo Lee, Events Coordinator; Gabriella Miller, Nursery 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