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org May 11, 2017 Volume 30, Number 18

Worship
Services
Four unique
worship
opportunities
are offered on
Sunday.

8am Join us for our next sermon series

McMurry New Life Sundays, May 14 - June 4
Chapel 8am, 9:15am & 10:30am
Informal worship
with a personal
touch. Sharing
prayer concerns Coming Up at MUMC
is welcomed. May 14: Reception for Nancy Coopers
retirement from 10:15 to noon in the
Connector
9:15am May 14: New Contemporary Worship
Sanctuary Experience Launches at the 9:15am
Contemporary service
worship that Sundays through May 21: Seekers
includes a Class, 9:15am in Room 302 - Jim Bryan
childrens time, is leading on four case studies.
Praise Band May 17: 20 & 30 Somethings Happy
and the Agape Hour at The Heidelberg at 5:30pm
Praise Choir. May 18: Concert Series presents:
MOSS Conservatory Orchestras at 7pm
10:30am in the Sanctuary. More information at
Sanctuary moumc.org/concertseries
Traditional June 10: Attic Treasures Sale to benefit
worship with Childrens and Youth Ministries - Donation
music from the drop-off June 5-9. Anna Zacherl,
Chancel Choir. zacherlanna@aol.com or 489-4926.
June 11: UMW Sunday
July 9: Lead Pastor Fred Leists First
Sunday at MUMC
July 23-28: Vacation Bible School

Letters to MUMC
Kendall, Joan, Nancy, Teressa, Jo, Preston and the
Congregation at MUMC,
Thank you! We love working with you all and could not
be more grateful for all you do to make T/F happen,
especially by opening your space to us and being so
generous with your time. It is a true pleasure walking
into the MUMC building; we are always greeted with
smiles and offers to help. Thank you, thank you, thank
you! Looking forward to 2018!
Best, Camellia & the True/False Film Fest team
Mission of the Month
When you visit the coffee shop in May
your tips will support MUMY (Missouri
United Methodist Youth) Mission Trips.
2 MISSOURI UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
UMW Scholarships Available
United Methodist Women are accepting applications for
the UMW Womens Scholarship ($500). Criteria for the
scholarship:
Women who are members or affiliates of MUMC
Must have completed two years of study at an
accredited college or university
Financial need
Must be preparing for a career choice of ministry/
helping profession (teaching, medical-related, etc.)
Must have involvement in church-related or
community activities
Deadline for application: May 31. Scholarship is awarded
no later than July 1. Award will be paid directly to
the college or university designated. Applications are
available in the UMW mailbox in the MUMC office, in
a blue folder marked UMW Scholarship Application.
Contact: Sondra Flaker, sondra.flaker@gmail.com
Foundation Scholarships Available
The Board of Directors of the Foundation of the Missouri
United Methodist Church in Columbia administers a
scholarship fund. Awards are made to persons who need
financial help while preparing for careers in church-
related vocations. The recipient may attend any school
recognized by the United Methodist Church and by the
Board of Directors of the Foundation of MUMC, Columbia
for educating religious workers. An applicant should have
completed at least two years of college work. Interested
applicants should download an application at www.
moumc.org/scholarships or mail the Foundation of MUMC
Scholarship Committee, 204 S. Ninth St., Columbia, MO
65201-1818. The deadline for all materials is June 15.
Church Family News
Condolences to the family of James Crosby, who died
Sunday, May 7, 2017. Jim was an usher and member
here for many years. A memorial service was held
earlier this week at MUMC.
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.
May 11, 2017 - Vol. 30, No. 18
 Growing Deeply
a daily scripture guide
Week of May 15- May 20
Almost Christian - May 14
Scripture: Acts 7:55-60 (NRSV)
MONDAY: Acts 7:55-60 Speaking Truth to Power
In the verses before this passage, we read the words of Stephens verbal It was two days before the Passover and the festival of Unleavened Bread. The
challenge to the leaders. Speaking truth to power is difficult and challenging. chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to arrest Jesus by stealth
REFLECTION: Consider a time when you were faced with a truth you did not and kill him; for they said, Not during the festival, or there may be a riot
want to hear. Reflect on your reaction and the manner in which you faced among the people.
the challenge.
While he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at the
TUESDAY: Acts 7:55-60 Courage and Faith table, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very costly ointment of nard,
Scripture leads us to places of challenge but also places of courage. Stephens and she broke open the jar and poured the ointment on his head. But some
courage was based on the convictions of his faith. were there who said to one another in anger, Why was the ointment wasted
CONSIDER: Consider your faith. Consider the foundations of your faith. in this way? For this ointment could have been sold for more than three
Consider the ways in which your faith connects with your life. hundred denarii, and the money given to the poor. And they scolded her.
But Jesus said, Let her alone; why do you trouble her? She has performed a
WEDNESDAY: Acts 7:55-60 Knowledge and Doubt
good service for me. For you always have the poor with you, and you can show
Stephens experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit allowed him to have an
kindness to them whenever you wish; but you will not always have me. She has
experience that few have. Because those around Stephen refused to believe,
done what she could; she has anointed my body beforehand for its burial. Truly
they were unable to share in his experience.
I tell you, wherever the good news is proclaimed in the whole world, what she
QUESTION: Have your doubts ever prevented you from receiving knowledge
has done will be told in remembrance of her.
or having an experience that could be life-changing?
THURSDAY: Acts 7:55-60 New Life Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went to the chief priests in
At the end of his life, Stephen witnessed the glory of God. Stephen entered order to betray him to them. When they heard it, they were greatly pleased,
into a new way of life when he accepted Christ enabling him to see and and promised to give him money. So he began to look for an opportunity to
experience what otherwise would have remained a mystery. betray him.
CONSIDER: Consider what happens when we give ourselves over to a truth New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the
that is life-changing. National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
All rights reserved.
FRIDAY: Acts 7:55-60 New Life Brings Change
Paul, then known as Saul, was present at the stoning of Stephen. As readers of NOTES:
Scripture, we remember this when we later read of Pauls conversion.
REFLECTION: To experience conversion is to experience a complete turning
in belief and/or behavior. Has there been a time in your life when you
encountered an experience that was transformational?
SATURDAY: Acts 7:55-60 Forgiveness
As did Christ, Stephen forgave his accusers and those who condemned him to
death. What amazing power comes into our lives when we accept the new life
that Christ offers.
PRAYER: Guide us dear God to the new life that is offered through Christ.
Give us strength and courage in times of challenge and help us to stand on
the foundation of faith that you provide through your loving grace. Read or subscribe to the weekly guide at moumc.org/grow
Printed copies are available at the Connector Desk.
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and Kids Worship! increased from 62 last August to 79
in March. Thats 17 more kiddos, a 27 percent increase!
Wed like to thank the many volunteers and dedicated
staff members it takes to provide such creative and
welcoming environments every Sunday in which our
kids can learn about Gods love.
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Staff: Laura Bentley, Administrative Assistant; Tim Coday, Director of Music Ministries; Nancy Cooper, Childrens & Family Life Leader; Dakota Crider,
Facility Steward; 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; Hank Jenkins, Pastor of Missions & Youth Ministries; Jo Lee, Events
Coordinator;Kim Parker, Pastor of New Generations; Cathy Snyder, Administrative Assistant; Kendall Waller, Lead Pastor;Preston Williams, Tech &
Facility Steward;Maile Wortham, Nursery Coordinator; Anna Zacherl, Assistant Director, Discovery Days. Music Staff: Craig Datz, Organist; Kaye Miller,
Director of Wesleyan Ringers; Rochelle Parker, Associate Organist; Marilyn Rowe, Serendipity Choir; Rachel Blomquist, Grace Notes Choir