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org • May 24, 2018 • Volume 31, Number 20

Worship Looking Ahead

Services • Work continues in Whittler Hall
Three unique • Sunday, May 27: Memorial Prayer
worship Garden Open House
opportunities Preschool classes moved to CLC 104
are offered on due to construction in Whittler
Sunday. Nursery care moved to the Small Parlor
(across from the Sanctuary)
• Monday, May 28: Office closed for
8am
Memorial Day
McMurry • Sunday, June 3: Donut Sunday in
Chapel Cornerstone Coffee Shop
Informal worship • Sunday, June 3 – Missouri Symphony
with a personal Conductors Concert at 7pm in the
touch. Sharing Sanctuary
prayer concerns • June 8-10: Missouri Annual
is welcomed. Conference in Springfield, Mo.
• Sunday, June 10: Jim Bryan will be
9:15am guest preaching at all three worship
Sanctuary services
Contemporary • Sunday, June 10 – Hot Summer Night’s
worship that Concert at 7pm in the Sanctuary
includes a • Sunday, July 1: MUMC Blood Drive in
children’s time,
Praise Band.
the Atrium 8:30am-12:30pm
• Sunday, July 1: Donut Sunday in 72-Day Prayer Emphasis
Cornerstone Coffee Shop By Fred Leist, Lead Pastor
10:30am • July 8-14: High School Mission Trip This past week in worship we announced a 72-Day Prayer
Sanctuary • Sunday, July 15: Dessert with the Emphasis to undergird the new Sunday worship schedule
Traditional Pastor and the launch of our new Modern Worship experience
worship with • July 29-Aug. 3: Vacation Bible School that will happen this Fall. As promised, here are four
music from the Rolling River Rampage! Find more info specific petitions that we offer to give focus and direction
choir. and registration at moumc.org/vbs for our prayers together. We are asking that you lift the
• Sunday, Aug. 5: VBS Sunday following to God:
Donut Sunday in Cornerstone Coffee
Shop • Pray that the realigned schedule will free up
• Aug. 5-10: Youth Week additional people who are willing to serve in two
• Friday, Aug. 10: Whittler Hall Art of our core ministry areas: (Sunday School and
Show & Ribbon Cutting Children’s Ministry). A considerable group of people
attending our Town Hall Meetings indicated a desire
and willingness to re-connect, or to serve for the first
time, in those ministry areas. Pray that this becomes
a reality.
• Pray that we get the teams, the space, the
hospitality, the music and the worship “right” in our
new service. Our desire is to create a truly passionate
worship experience that will be compelling to a new
generation of people who are yet unreached. It will
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take engaged lay leadership and deep commitment to
pull this off successfully.
• Pray that as we settle into our new schedule we will
be intentional about developing a congregational
culture that is truly welcoming and invitational. In
other words, pray that each of us will understand
our role in reaching out to those in our own circle of
friendships and relationships.
• Pray that each of our Sunday worship services become
places where new people experience an affirming
connection with others and a life-changing encounter
with God.
This Sunday we continue our FUEL: Faith Unleashed
in Everyday Life message series. We’ll be looking at
“Personal Ministry”, another big catalyst that God uses to
grow our faith. When we take the step of faith and see
God use us as we serve others in Christ’s name, our lives
are the ones that are most richly blessed.
Church Family News
Condolences to the family of Merna Hoft, who passed
away peacefully at the age of 90 years on Sunday, May
20, 2018. Services for Merna, a 52-year member of
MUMC, are scheduled for Saturday, June 16, at 2pm
in the Sanctuary, with a reception following in the
connector. Rev. Jim Bryan will officiate at the memorial
service.
Condolences to the family of Hazel Cook, who passed
away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the age of 93. Services
will be held Saturday, May 26, at Memorial Funeral
Home, with visitation at 10am and services at 11am.
Graveside service will follow immediately, Fred Leist
officiating. The family of Hazel Cook has requested
memorial donations to Columbia Second Chance.
If you would like to announce a church member’s death or a birth
in a church member’s family, please send details to messenger@
moumc.org. Submissions will be edited for length and clarity.
Vacation Bible School
July 29-August 3
moumc.org/vbs
Join us for the ride of your
lifetime with God! Your
rafting adventure will include
inspiring Bible stories,
amazing science, fun music,
creative crafts, and rowdy
recreation.
Please stop by the promotion
corner in the Connector to
find opportunities for everyone, including volunteers that
want to help bring God’s love to life. See you there!
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Beautiful Refurbished Prayer
Garden
The Memorial Prayer Garden Committee will be hosting an
OPEN HOUSE this Sunday, May 27 to show off the “Spring-
Spruced-up” Garden and explain and/or answer any
questions about The Garden. Mike Wolfe, a member of the
Prayer Garden Committee, has donated his time to update
the irrigation system in The Garden and surrounding area.
Committee members will be in the Connector at the
Prayer Garden Book as well as outside at the Garden. This
Garden offers another option to our church members as
they make plans for their final resting place.
Open Door Hosts Movie Night
MUMC Open Door Ministry, in partnership with The Center
Project, will host a viewing of “Gender Revolution”
on June 12 at 6:30pm. This 2017 National Geographic
documentary, hosted by Katie Couric, explores the rapidly
evolving complexities of gender identity. The evening will
also include an opportunity for discussion and socializing.
Seekers Class Plans for June
On June 3, June 10, and June 17 the Seekers class will be
discussing Adam Hamilton’s new book, Unafraid: Living
with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times by watching a
DVD series based on the book. Hamilton offers a process
for helping people cope with fears based on crime, race,
terrorism, politics, failure, insignificance, illness, dying,
and other events. All people who struggle with fear and
anxiety or who have interest in this topic are welcome to
join the Seekers class at 9:15am in Room 302.
Donations Needed for Scout
Project
James Loudenslager, Life Scout, Troop 708 is requesting
our help with his Eagle Scout Project by donating the
following materials for personal hygiene kits to be given
to un-sheltered persons. If you would like to donate
any of the following materials please place them in the
collection box in the connector. Items needed:
Crew Socks Toothbrushes
Bottled Water Travel-Sized Toothpaste
Granola Bars Dental Floss
Feminine Hygiene Products Men’s Deodorant
(Pads and Tampons) Women’s Deodorant
Gallon Sized Ziplock Bags
James thanks MUMC for your support for his project!
No Attic Treasures Sale This
Summer
There is no Attic Treasures sale being planned for summer
2018. We suggest you consider donating items to the local
charitable organizations listed last week as well as:
• Container Project, 1908 Heriford Rd., 573-886-7877
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 Week of May 28 - June 2
Sunday
growing deeply
MONDAY: Matthew 14:13-21 Reaching Out in Need
The people followed Jesus. Perhaps they were curious; perhaps they were hopeful;
“Personal Ministry”- May 27
perhaps they truly believed. Regardless, they reached out to him in their need. Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21 (NLT)
QUESTIONS: Why do we follow Jesus? Do we seek to fill a spiritual need; a physical Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets
need; an emotional need?
the prize? So run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training.
TUESDAY: Matthew 14:13-21 Hope Follows Need They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal
Individual need led the crowd to Jesus. Hope encouraged them to follow. prize. So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing.
CONSIDER: Consider a need that you have in your life. Consider having hope strong I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should.
enough that you are able to reach out in faith. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be
disqualified.
WEDNESDAY: Matthew 14:13-21 Compassion
This passage says that Jesus “had compassion on them and healed their sick.” New Living Translation (NLT)
As tired as Jesus was and as much as he needed rest, the compassion he felt was Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of
Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
greater than his personal need.
REFLECTION: Reflect on a time when you may have had to put a personal need
aside to meet the needs of another person. MY NOTES:
THURSDAY: Matthew 14:13-21 Ordinary Folks
The disciples were simple ordinary human beings who saw something in Jesus that
encouraged them to follow him. They had no formal training, no real preparation
for the journey. What they had was faith.
REFLECT: Reflect on this passage putting yourself in the place of the disciples.
How would you react to the size of the crowds; to the challenge of feeding the
crowd?

FRIDAY: Matthew 14:13-21 Miracle of Abundance

Imagine the surprise and disbelief of the disciples when Jesus told them to feed
the crowd with only five loaves of bread and two fish.
CONSIDER: Consider a miracle of abundance that may have occurred in your life.
Consider the possibility that you may be asked to be a miracle of abundance in the
life of someone else.

SATURDAY: Matthew 14:13-21 Mandate to Disciples; Mandate to Us

When the disciples suggested that the people be sent to the village to buy food for
themselves, the response of Jesus was simple: “you feed them.” That mandate to
the disciples is also a mandate to us.
PRAYER: God of provision, help us to understand that at times we are called to
put ourselves aside to meet the need of another. Give us the faith to rely on your Read or subscribe to the weekly guide at moumc.org/grow
provision, and the strength to accept the extraordinary tasks you put before us. Printed copies are available at the Connector Desk.
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Whittler Hall Renovations

The Wonder Of Being A Child
Let your inner child's creativity show through in this late
summer exhibition!
Artists are invited to express a memory of the joy,
innocence, wonder, hilarity, peace, struggles, or simplicity
of being a child. Entries are open to all age groups!
We will be accepting artwork for this show on Friday, Aug.
3 and Saturday, Aug. 4 from 11am to 5pm at the Missouri
United Methodist Church lobby. Please include a frame
with your artwork.
Opening Reception will be on Friday, Aug. 10 at 6pm. This
is not a juried show, and will be free and open to the
public. Artwork not for sale. All works must adhere to the
theme, and one entry per artist, please.
Photo Disclaimer: Services and events hosted by the church are considered public. The church has permission to use images of church members for promotion, publicity and
outreach materials unless advised through a non-consent form. The church will not attach names to the photographs of individuals or groups unless prior permission is given. To obtain a
non-consent form, please contact the church office.
Starting next week, our pre-school area will be getting
a face lift! Whittler Hall, the Nursery Hallway and their
adjoining classrooms are all being refreshed to be safe,
functional and welcoming for all families. Many of these
spaces will be getting new furniture, cabinetry and
flooring, while other spaces will be refreshed with bright
colors and directional signage.
As a result, of these changes, PreK Sunday School will be
held in CLC 104 from May 27 to June 10. On July 15, these
classes will resume in Whittler Hall, as usual, once the
new space is finalized. Children’s Church, during the 9:15
service, will also be in CLC 104, but the Nursery will still
be held in W7.
Lastly, there will be no Sunday School, PreK-5, from June
17-July 8. If you have questions about this, please visit
with a representative at the Family Connector Desk.
NURSERY NOTE for Sunday, May 27: The Nursery will
be temporarily relocated to the Parlor (across from the
Sanctuary)
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Staff: Lead Pastor Fred Leist. Laura Bentley, Administrative Assistant; Adam Bordoni, Facilities; Tim Coday, Director of Music Ministries; Dawn Davis,
Full-Charge Bookkeeper; 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