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org September 16, 2015 Volume 28, Number 36

Worship
Services

This Sunday, Sept. 20

Worship at 8, 8:50 & 11 a.m.

Gifted for Mission
1 Corinthians 12
The Courage to Follow sermon series
Rev. Kendall Waller

Three unique
worship
opportunities
are offered on
Sunday.

Bible Sunday
Serendipity Choir at 8:50
Warm Up Columbia Coat Collection

8 a.m.
McMurry
Chapel

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

8:50 a.m.
Sanctuary

Worship that
includes a
childrens time
and music
from the Agape
Singers.

11 a.m.
Sanctuary

Worship with
music from the
Chancel Choir.

Thursday, Sept. 17: Open Door

Human Sexuality: A Biblical Understanding

Open Door Ministry will hold a 2-part discussion on the
biblical understanding of human sexuality on Thursdays,
Sept. 17 and Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. On Sept. 17 Rev. Trista will
lead us in a discussion of the texts found in the Hebrew
bible (Old Testament). On Oct. 15 we will look at New
Testament scriptures around this topic. Please join us
for what promises to be both an informative and lively
In both Sunday worship and on Wednesdays,
discussion. Let Jo (443-3111 or jo@moumc.org) know if
you plan to attend so she can reserve a space appropriate we are following themes from the book,
Real Followers: A Radical Quest to Expose the
to accommodate everyone.

Youth and Parents Annual Meeting

We will have a yearly information meeting for youth and

parents on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. We will discuss
the yearly youth calendar, including dates for next
summer's mission trips and other events throughout the
year. We will also discuss what our Sunday night and
Wednesday night programming will look like.
Grace and PeaceRev. Hank Jenkins

MUMY MISSOURI UMC YOUTH

SUNDAY, SEPT. 20:
Annual Parent Information Meeting at 6 p.m.
CONTACT:

Rev. Hank Jenkins.

Pastor of Youth Ministries
hank@moumc.org, 443-3111, ext. 301
Facebook group: MOUMY Twitter @MUMYHank

Pretender in Each of Us by Michael Slaughter,

Pastor of Ginghamsburg UMC in Ohio.

Childrens Sunday School

Preschool Whittler 105

PreK Whittler 104
Kdg. CLC 103
1st grade CLC 103
2nd grade CLC 102
3rd grade CLC 104
4th & 5th grade CLC 105

Try one of our

ADULT SMALL GROUPS
SUNDAYS AT 10 A.M.
Room Group
CLC 107-9 Adult Bible Study
CLC 111
CONNECT
CLC 106-8 Covenant
CLC 110
CrossWalk
302
Seekers

Jefferson Middle School Requests

Girls underwear, sizes 6, 7 and 8; bags of marshmallows;

snack foods. Bring your donations to the church office.

Thanks from UMW Mums for Missions

Thanks to all for supporting Val's Circle's UMW Mums for

Missions! These monies support United Methodist missions
all over the world. Special thanks to growers Chris and
Wilma Yoder!!!

Dear Friends,
This series Courage to Follow has been provocative
and challenging. Each week Im considering new
ways to approach my own faith walk. I hope you are
too.Coupled with the worship series is Wednesday Night
Live and Growth Groups. More than 55 people attended
our first Wednesday together. Hoping to see people this
week. Remember to invite a friend.The following is our
schedule.
WNL Kids
1 yr. 1stGrade
6-6:45
Serendipity Choir
6:45-7:30 Free Play
2ndGrade 5thGrade
6-7
Faith Exploration
7-7:30
Grace Notes Choir

Whittler 108
Whittler 110

Is God calling you to work with children? We have a

few openings for Sunday School teachers and other
opportunities for you to use your gifts in working with
children. If you are interested, sign up on the tear off
sheet or contact Nancy Cooper at nancy@moumc.org or
573-443-3111.

Childrens Sunday School 10 a.m.

Infants (Birth-18 months)
107
Terrific Twos
110
Preschool
105
Pre-K104

CLC 103
Chapel

WNL Growth Groups

5-6Gather to Eat (Whittler)
Feel free bring your own food and eat with the group!
6-6:40 (or before) Pastoral Teaching
6:40 Dismissed to Growth Groups
7:30 End Time
Wednesday Night Workouts
6:30-7:30 p.m.
2nd floor Multi-Purpose Room
All genders, ages and fitness levels welcome!
Thanks to everyone for being so gracious last week as the
food truck had generator issues. What a great witness to
the owners. They apologize for the inconvenience.
Ill see you Wednesday! Its going to be LIVE!!!
Grace,
Pastor Charity

TaxAide Ministry Opportunities

Want to help people in the community prepare taxes?

Volunteer to train with the IRS and AARP materials as a
tax preparer. During tax season, the site is open from
3-7 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Expected
opening date is Monday, Jan. 25 and last day will be April
14. For more information, contact Jere A. DeVilbiss: 4428993 or email jered@centurytel.net
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Sunday School Opportunities

K-1st Grade

2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th-5th Grade

CLC 103
CLC 102
CLC 104
CLC 105

Health/Rehab Items Available

MUMC has several health and rehab related items for the
use of our church family. Current available items include
walkers, crutches, canes (including one four-footed cane),
toilet extenders, commodes, shower chairs, and various
boots as needed post-surgery. Contact the church office if
you would like to borrow or donate.

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SATURDAY: 1 Corinthians 12:4-26 Gifted living

REFLECTION: Growing up, I was selected for the gifted program at school.
In the world, only some are gifted, but in the Body of Christ, all are
called to gifted living.
PRAYER: You are not a partial God. You grace and gift each of us. Thank you
for loving me and empowering me to live the gifted life.

FRIDAY: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 Not just a gift

REFLECTION: Watch out for the word just. When we say, Im
just _______, we are lessening the importance of that action, skill,
characteristic, gift, etc. Every gift has meaning and purpose. Even the pinky
toe has a role to play in the natural body! So also is your gift important.
PRAYER: God you dont just give gifts, you anoint us and bless us with gifts.
May we honor the gifts in us and live in them with boldness.

THURSDAY: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Gifts and the Holy Spirit

REFLECTION: While gifting varies, it is the Holy Spirit who gives and
empowers the gifts in us.
PRAYER: Holy Spirit, have your way in me and in gifting me to serve Christs church.

WEDNESDAY: Ephesians 4:1-16 Unity through gifting

REFLECTION: As we learn where we are uniquely called to serve, discord is
minimized. You see, we savor serving in the areas in which we are gifted.
PRAYER: May unity be created and maintained in your church.

TUESDAY: Ephesians 4:1-16 More gifts

REFLECTION: This passage offers another list of gifts. Remember these lists are
not exhaustive. The purpose of gifts is to build up and grow the body of Christ.
PRAY: Begin a new work in me, Lord. What might you have me do with my gifts
for you through your church? May I be open to grow and serve with passion.

MONDAY: Romans 12:1-8 Gifts and the body

REFLECTION: Each person in the church body is an offering to Christ. As
part of the church, we have roles and tasks that build up Christs church in
the world. Everyone has a part to play.
ACTION: Discover your gifts: http://www.umc.org/what-we-believe/spiritual-gifts.
Print or save your results. Spend time this week reading about your gifts on the site.

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So heres what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary
lifeyour sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around lifeand place
it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing
you can do for him. Dont become so well-adjusted to your culture that you
fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. Youll be
changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and
quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down
to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed
maturity in you.

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 (MSG)

Swimming Upstream - September 13

Sunday Sermon

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Worship Attendance on Sunday, Sept. 6: 535; Sept. 13: 591

Join us for Worship: Sunday mornings at 8 a.m. in McMurry Chapel & 8:50 and 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Sunday small groups and classes for all ages at 10 a.m.

The Barnabas Ministry Team

A new ministry team has formed at MUMC. The Barnabas Ministry Team, patterned
after a Barnabas Ministry Team at Trinity UMC in Aiken, SC, is a ministry that will
quietly and anonymously reach out to our congregation , cheering folks on in
times of joy and offering comfort in times of sorrow or illness.
The name of the team, Barnabas, comes from the early Christian disciple,
Barnabas, and means son of encouragement.
This ministry of encouragement is totally self-sufficient and will receive no
funding from the church. Twelve folks are intent on loving this congregation as
Jesus loved, loving one another as I have loved you, without seeking any praise
or reward. This Team will be serving the church and congregation in a totally
unique way.
The ministers of MUMC have given their blessing to this new ministry team. The
team represents all ages and groups of our church. We have a Barnabas Ministry
Team box in the office, which will be checked regularly, so that anyone knowing
of someone who needs Barnabas may leave us a message there.
We ask for your prayers as we begin this Barnabas Ministry Team. You will be
hearing from Barnabas.

UMM Retreat in October

The MO UMMen's Annual Retreat formerly held at Blue Mountainhas been moved
to Pinecrest Camp & Retreat Center near Fredericktown and rescheduled for
October 16and 17. Aprogram will be shared by speaker Col. Dr. Jimmie D. Coy
(ret) from the Columbia area. Dr. Coy will be presenting a series of talks based
on his books and experiences encouraging us to be "Soldiers for Christ."You may
obtain more information and a registration flyer at MOUMM1.ORG --look for
Retreats; or contact John Robinson III at robinsonltd1962@gmail.com or Dave
Bailey at bailey2ds@gmail.com.There will be lots of on-site activities Saturday
afternoon including our first ever skeet shooting event.

Sept. 16John Hofsess 17David Evans, Irma

Fleeman, Sondra Klaus, Barbara Sanders, Anthony
Schmidt 18Lloyd Cavanah, Judy LeFevre,
Molly Moore, Maybelle Turner 19Kate Arnold,
Susan Darby, Cathi Lauderdale, Greg Meador,
Chrissy Meador, Bruce Miles, Karson Ringdahl,
Sydney Snider, Levina Summers, Dorothy Trotter
20Ashley Cooper, Sean Goggins, Erik Moore,
Todd Smoot, Kinzie Williams 21Rick Crow, Kevin
Moore, Anthony Oetting, Chuck Pease 22Melissa
Ford, Terry Forinash, Marcella Johnson, Susan
Rautman, Clint St. John 23Cecile Bentley, Paula
Donoho, Skip Grossnickle, Kayla Hires, Sheri
Magee, Becky Moore, Tina Murphy, Patsy Watts
24John Brewer, Cameron Dorth, Lauri Murphy,
Bill Orr, Jenna Timp, Dennis Trout 25Elizabeth
Bailey, Josh Begley, Memoree Bradley, Layna
Carter, John Leuenberger, Meghan Weber
26Dave Emerich, Leslie Kennon, Paul Wood
27Harold Bossaller, Emelie Henzel, Norma
Kinder, Jennifer Williams 28Dave Crooks, Mark
Dressler, Debbie Mattson, Woody Woodson
29Charley Bedford, Nancy Chappell, Gretchen
Cleppe, Luke Manary, Timothy Peck, Gene
Ridenhour, Jim Schatz, Jean Sparks 30Meg
Milanick
For privacy of our families, birthdays of
children are not listed.

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Staff: Jill Arnold, Executive Assistant; Kathy Carson, Building & Office Administrator; Nancy Cooper, Childrens & Family Life Leader;
Courtney Gaunt, Director, Discovery Days; Teressa Gilbreth, Director of Communications; Charity Goodwin-Rosario, Pastor of Discipleship;
Brad Hegemann, Financial Assistant; Marty Hook, Director of Music; Hank Jenkins, Pastor of Youth Ministries; Jo Lee, Events Coordinator;
Trista Soendker Nicholson, Pastor of Worship and Leadership; Kim Parker, Pastor of New Generations; Mark Pease, Facilities Assistant;
Kendall Waller, Lead Pastor; Anna Zacherl, Assistant Director, Discovery Days
Music StaffCraig Datz, Organist; Kaye Miller, Director of Wesleyan Ringers; Rochelle Parker, Associate Organist; Marilyn Rowe, Serendipity Choir
Preston Williams, Tech & Facility Steward; Blake Ward, Facility Steward; Karl Schnase, Facility Steward; Ashley Cooper, Nursery Coordinator