September 6, 2015

15th 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 & 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.

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PRELUDE
GATHERING AND GREETING
+OPENING MUSIC
OPENING PRAYER
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.

ANTHEM

8:50 Agape Singers The Lord is Listening by Pepper Choplin

11:00 Chancel Choir Adoramus Te by Giovanni de Palestrina
We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee forever.
By Thy holy cross, Thou hast redeemed the world.

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SCRIPTURE

This is the Word of God for all people.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON
2

Matthew 16:24-26

Discovering Where We Are

Rev. Kendall Waller

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INVITATION TO COMMUNION
SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION FWS NO. 2257
The Great Thanksgiving - Our Preparation for Holy Communion
THE LORDS PRAYER
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 UMH NO. 344

Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore

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
To give your offering electronically, scan this QR code or
click the DONATE button at www.moumc.org.
+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

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+HYMN OF SENDING FORTH FWS NO. 2130

The Summons

+BENEDICTION
+POSTLUDE

TODAYS WORSHIP LEADERSHIP: Rev. Kendall Waller

Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson, Rev. Charity Goodwin-Rosario, Rev. Kim Parker
Marty Hook, Director of Music; Jenna Braaksma, Pianist; Rochelle Parker, Organist
Flower Acknowledgments
The flowers that grace the chancel this Sunday morning are given to the Glory of God
by Ellen and Anthony Schmidt in loving memory of Grandpa & Grandma Hansel and
Grandma Raine & Glenn Markway
and
by Harry and Ann Sulzberger in honor of all the Regulars who make the 8 a.m. service
special.

Today

Discover MUMC: 10 a.m. in the Parlor - What do you want

to know about...this church? ...the United Methodist Church?
...why we..? ...how to join or get connected? Ask these and other
questions you have. Pastor Charity will be your facilitator.
Childrens Fall Sunday School begins today! Meet your teachers
in your room and get ready for a great year! 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
Today is Donut Sunday! - The Cornerstone Coffee Shop is
selling Harolds Donuts on the first Sunday every month!
Seekers to Hear From Rev. Sherry Habben - Seekers Class
invites others to join them today at 10 a.m. in Room 302 to hear
her story, and learn about our district and her responsibilities as
Superintendent of the Mid-State District.
Growth Group Sign Ups in the Connector! Wednesday
Night Live starts this week on Sept. 9! Each Wednesday well gather
for food and fellowship from 5-6 p.m., followed by teaching from
one of the pastors based on a concept from the current worship
series. Following the teaching, Growth Groups will meet to discuss
the teaching, book, and/or sermon. Sign up on the bulletin tear-off,
online at www.moumc.org, or at the Wednesday Night Live/Growth
Group table in the Connector. Pastor Charity is available to answer
questions and assist with sign-ups.
Book Sale in the Connector - Stop by to pick up a copy of Real
Followers or find another great read! We have books recommended
by our pastors and others about various church life topics.
Tickets to the MUMCs Got Talent show are available in the
Connector.

Coming Up

Sept. 8: Social Justice Book Club on Tuesday, Sept. 8at 7 p.m. in

CLC 106/108.
Sept. 9: Prayer shawl ministry will meet Wednesday, Sept. 9 at
1:30 p.m. in the Parlor.
Sept. 12-13: UMW Mum Sale to Benefit Missions - The mums
are arriving this week and will be on sale Saturday, Sept. 12: 9 a.m.noon and Sunday, Sept. 13: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sept. 13: Youth 6th Grader Welcome 6-7:30 p.m. -Parents
and 6th graders: join us for a night completely devoted to
welcoming you into the program! Our youth and leaders will
introduce themselves, and talk about youth events, games that we
like to play and share some of our favorite things about being a part
of the youth program.Parents are always welcome and bring any
questions you might have.
Sept. 13: Youth Volunteer Training next Sunday from 5-7 p.m.
led by Rev. Kim Parker, a 25-year veteran of youth ministry. We
will cover best practices for working with youth, Safe Sanctuary
reminders and how to be the best mentor you can be to our youth.
Please come with any questions you have about working with the
youth program.Sunday School Teachers and Sunday night volunteers
will begin teaching on Sept. 20.

Welcome to Missouri
United Methodist Church
September 6, 2015
Our Presence
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Wednesday Night Live Groups
oWNL Spiritual Disciplines
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oWNL Mens Group
oWNL Through the Eyes of Mission
oWNL New to MUMC
oWNL Everyone Groups
oDebbie & Connie
oDavid & Anne
oElmer & Diana
Other Growth Groups
oCovenant (Sunday Mornings)
oCrosswalk (Sunday Mornings)
oKoinonia (Thursday Mornings)
Questions about growth groups? Email Pastor
Charity at charity@moumc.org

Next Sunday, Sept. 13

Romans 12: 1-2
Rev. Kendall Waller

Pool Party
Tonight!
Join us for a free pool party and ice cream treats!
Dont miss it! Its free! Its fun!
When: Sunday, Sept. 6 from 5:15-7:15 p.m.
Where: Oakland Aquatic Center
Bring: swimsuits, towels and an ice cream top or bottom
to share (sprinkles, cookies, brownies, syrups, etc.)

oFind out more about

oChildrens ministry
oMUMY (Youth) activities
oCollege Age/Young Adult activities
oSinging in the Choir
oServe:
oFlower ministry
oSunday School ministry
oWorship planning teams
oTaxAide tax prep ministry
oJoin a Fall Dinner Club
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oHow to live a life of faith
oGeneral information
oBaptism information
oMembership information
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