Communion

Sunday
August 9, 2015
11th Sunday After Pentecost
8:50 & 11 a.m. Worship Services

We exist to connect all people with Jesus Christ.

We do this by welcoming enthusiastically, growing deeply and serving courageously.

204 S. Ninth St., Columbia, Mo. 65201

(573) 443-3111 www.moumc.org

/MissouriUMC

8:50 and 11 a.m. Worship

The prelude is a silent, personal preparation for the worship of God.

(+) Please stand as you are able and comfortable.
Responsive readings: One (Italics) All (Bold)
FWS = The Faith We Sing, UMH = United Methodist Hymnal
Children of all ages are welcome in our worship services. Childrens worship and activity packets are
available at the entrances. These green bags are marked for Ages 3-6 and Ages 7-12
and may be left in the pew or returned to one of the baskets following worship.

y Coming Together into Gods Presence z

PRELUDE

Benedictus Qui Venit by Johannes Brahms

GATHERING AND GREETING

+OPENING HYMN UMH NO. 88

Maker In Whom We Live

CALL TO WORSHIP
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own
understanding;in all your ways acknowledge God, and God will make your paths
straight.
8:50 CHILDRENS TIME 
FWS NO. 2233

Nancy Cooper, Childrens & Family Life Leader

Children are welcome to remain with their family in worship or may proceed now to
participate in one of these ministries:
8:50
Children 1 year 2nd Grade: Childrens Church and Serendipity Choir (Chapel/108)
11:00
Children Kindergarten and under: Nursery Care (110)
Parents and children reconnect following worship at the room listed.

y Receiving the Word of God z

HYMN OF ILLUMINATION UMH NO. 601
SCRIPTURE

John 3:16 (NRSV)

This is the Word of God for all the people.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON
2

Thy Word Is a Lamp

Making All Things New

Rev. Kendall Waller

y Responding to the Word of God z

INVITATION TO COMMUNION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart.
We have failed to be an obedient church.
We have not done your will, we have broken your law,
we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors,
and we have not heard the cry of the needy.Forgive us, we pray.
Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
The Great Thanksgiving - Our Preparation for Holy Communion
THE LORDS PRAYER 
11:00 Buffington Brothers
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP
Gluten free communion is available at both outside corners of the kneeling rail.
COMMUNION MUSIC

Amazing Love

UMH NO. 170 O How I Love Jesus

UMH NO. 384 Victory in Jesus
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Eternal God, we give thanks for this holy mystery
in which you have given yourself to us.
Grant that we may go into the world
in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others,
in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
OFFERING
Jesus, Still Lead On by John M. Rasley
To give your offering electronically, scan this QR code or
click the DONATE button at www.moumc.org.
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+DOXOLOGY UMH NO. 94

Praise God, from whom all blessing flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
+PRAYER OF DEDICATION

y Sending Forth into the World z

+HYMN OF SENDING FORTH UMH NO. 384

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

+BENEDICTION
+POSTLUDE

La Majest by Georg Philipp Telemann

TODAYS WORSHIP LEADERSHIP: Rev. Kendall Waller

Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson, Rev. Charity Goodwin-Rosario
Marty Hook, Director of Music; Craig Datz, Organist; Jenna Braaksma, Pianist
Buffington Brothers: Wes, Jim, Don, Terry and Mark Buffington
Flower Acknowledgments
The flowers that grace the chancel this Sunday morning are given to the Glory of God
by Elmer and Diana Revelle in honor of their 47th wedding anniversary on Aug. 10
and
by M.B. Scofield, mother, and Steven Scofield, brother, in loving memory of Sabra Kara
Bieri Scofield.

Today

Cornerstone Coffee Shop - When you visit the coffee shop in

August your tips will support the Mission of the Month: SERVE-purchasing supplies for MOUMCs SERVE project. In July, the coffee
shop tips totaled $142.46 for Loaves & Fishes. Thank you!

On the Tear-off

Interested in helping enhance the Sunday morning worship

experience? We are taking volunteer applicants to help us plan
and design Advent and Christmas worship services. Four teams are
now formingdo you have gifts to help in any of these areas?
Drama Team Love to act and/or direct? Help convey our theme
through dramatic interpretation.
Visual Team Have a gift of photography or videography? Help us
develop videos and images to deepen the connection to our theme.
Alternative Arts - Do you like writing poetry or painting or have
an eye for altar dcor? We would love to have your gifts!
Music Do you play an instrument or love to sing or have an
appreciation for music? Come and lend your support!
Our teams will form in September, and will work together through
December. Contact Rev. Trista at Trista@moumc.org for more
information or to apply for one of our teams!
MUMC Fall Dinner Club is organizing now! Sign up as a single
or couple for Dining In Group (carry in) or Dining Out (at
restaurants around town). Sign uponline at www.moumc.org,
bulletin tear off, or in church office. Then mark your calendar to
attend the Dinner Club Kick Off on Sept. 13 at 12:15 in the church
Parlor.Its lots of fun and a great way to enjoy others from MUMC!
Volunteer Musician - An Exploration Project Pulpit Supply Fellow
is seeking a volunteer musician (preferably a pianist or guitarist)
to help lead worship once a month in a small rural congregation
near Rocheport, Mo. This person would assist with worship the
first Sunday of each month. Anyone interested should please
contact Meghan Hatcher at meghaneld@gmail.com for additional
information. Thank you!
Reward Offered for Lost Sunglasses. Prescription sunglasses
left in Chapel on Monday, August 3rd at noon. The red-framed
glasses are in a black glasses case. Please call the office at 443-3111
or drop them off at the office or the Connector desk to claim your
reward no questions asked.
School Supply Donations - Missouri UMC is collecting school
supplies and backpacks for local students in need. If you are
interested in helping, please contact the church office at
contact.us@moumc.org or 443-3111.
Social Justice Book Club next meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015
Fall 2015 Book Selection: Becoming a Justice Seeking Congregation
by William McElvaney. In his book, McElvaney addresses the what,
why, where, and how questions related to social justice. It is written
for everyone interested in biblical, theological, and sociological
issues concerning peace and justice in todays society. For more
info, contact Anne Gifford, RN DEdMin at gifford1@mindspring.com
or Melissa Clark at melisc53@aol.com.

Welcome to Missouri
United Methodist Church
August 9, 2015
Our Presence
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Next Sunday, August 16

New sermon series begins
Why Church? Acts 2:42-47 Rev. Kendall Waller

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Know a student who needs

a backpack full of school
supplies?
Call or email the office at
contact.us@moumc.org
for more information.
Wed love to help!
Please let us know by
Wednesday, Aug. 26.