Favorite Scriptures

July 12, 2015

7th 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

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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

Prelude and Prayer by Leon Boellman

GATHERING AND GREETING

+OPENING HYMN UMH NO. 92
CENTERING SCRIPTURE

For the Beauty of the Earth

Psalm 23

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

O Love That Will Not Let Me Go arr. by Mark Hayes

MUMC Choirs

y Receiving the Word of God z

SCRIPTURE

This is the Word of God for all the people.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON
2

Romans 8:37-39

For I Am Convinced

Rev. Kendall Waller

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RESPONSE TO THE WORD & PRAYER TIME
During this time of prayeryou are invited to the altar rail to pray, to have a
pastor pray with you, and to receive anointing oil. Please come and receive a sign
of Gods love and care.
If you choose to remain in the pew, please join us in singing during this time of
prayer.
FWS NO. 2146
His Eye Is on the Sparrow
UMH NO. 130
God Will Take Care of You
UMH NO. 375
There Is a Balm in Gilead
OFFERING
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing arr. by Bish
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

y Sending Forth into the World z

+HYMN OF SENDING FORTH UMH NO. 381

Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

+BENEDICTION
+POSTLUDE

Toccata from Gothic Suite by Leon Boellman

TODAYS WORSHIP LEADERSHIP: Rev. Kendall Waller

8:50: Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson, Rev. Kim Parker
11:00: Rev. Charity Goodwin-Rosario, Rev. Kim Parker
Marty Hook, Director of Music; Rochelle Parker, Organist; Jenna Braaksma, Pianist
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Flower Acknowledgments
The flowers that grace the chancel this Sunday morning are given to the Glory of God
by Grace Rhee, giving thanks to God for being in His presence now and forever
and
by Jean and Charlie Gibbens in celebration of our loving family, past and present.

Today

Are you ready?? Its almost here!!! Have you signed up???
G-Force VBS is just about ready to roll! Make sure you dont get left
behind and get signed up TODAY!
MUMCs Got Talent! Members of United Methodist Women
Sophia Circle are in the Connector this morning to sign you up for
their talent show on Sept. 12.
Try Crosswalk this morning at 10-10:50 a.m. in CLC 110
The Crosswalk adult Sunday small group has just begun studying
Christianity and World Religions:Wrestling with Questions People Ask by
Adam Hamilton.You are invited to join them! If you have questions,
contact the leader Jenny Keely atkeelyjl@health.missouri.edu.

Coming Up

July 25: Puppy Wash Fundraiser - In conjunction with Wilkes

Blvd. United Methodist Church, Turning Point Ministries, which
serves our homeless, will be holding its first annual Puppy Wash
on Saturday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church parking lot
at 702 Wilkes Blvd. Proceeds will benefit Turning Point Ministries.
The cost will be $5 for small breed dogs and $10 for large breed
dogs. There will also be food, drinks and games for the kids. Contact
Terisa Sleet or Dinesa Morris of Turning Point Ministries on Monday
through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon at 573-214-4077.
Aug. 4: All-Church BBQ and Movie Night - The Family
Ministries Team will host an All-Church BBQ and Movie Night on
Tuesday, Aug. 4. Join us in the parking lot at 4 p.m. for food, fun and
games followed by a movie in the MPR suitable for all ages!
July 19: Festival of Sharing Kit Collection - Members of
Searcy-Feely Circle will be in the Connector to receive monetary
donations and kits for the Festival of Sharing. The July kit is School
Kits. School kits contain: 1 pair of blunt childs scissors, 1 30 cm
ruler (12 in.), 6 new pencils with erasers, 1 box of 24 crayons, 1
large eraser, 1 pencil sharpener (hand-held), 3 spiral or tape bound
notebooks of ruled paper, 8x10 containing a total of 200-210
sheets. No filler paper.
Seeking School Supply Donations - The 9th Boone County
Back-to-School Health Fair will be held on Aug. 8. This event,
hosted by Voluntary Action Center, Family Health Center and Family
Impact Center helps prepare students and their families for the
school year by providing necessary supplies and health screenings.
A list of supplies can be found and donations dropped off in the
Connector until Aug. 3.
Want to Serve in Guatemala? The Guatemala VIM team is
recruiting membersfor the Feb. 14-21, 2016 trip to provide medical
care inclinics in small villages of the highlandsin Guatemala. The
team will also work with a local team to build cinder block houses
for families chosen by the Organization for Indigenous Maya.The
clients are the indigenous native Mayans, many of whom are only
recently learning basic health care.The team needsthreephysicians
or experiencedFNPs, Spanish translators,a nurse,a physical
therapist and construction workers. If you are interested or
want more info, contact Melissa Clarke at 442-3130, 881 7384 or
melisc53@aol.com.)

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July 12, 2015
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Next Sunday, July 19

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

Favorite Scriptures sermon series
Philippians 4:4-9
Rev. Kendall Waller

Whats your favorite scripture?

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I/We would like to:

oSubscribe to the weekly email newsletter,
The Messenger (provide email above)
oFind out more about
oNew to MUMC info classes
oUnited Methodist Women circles
oChildrens ministries
oMUMY Youth activities
oSpark College Age/Young Adult activities
oAdult small groups
oSummer Choir
oHaving a wedding at MUMC
oContainer Project
oServe:
oSummer Sunday School
oVacation Bible School July 26-31
oExplore my call to ministry

I am interested in the following:

oHow to live a life of faith
oGeneral information
oBaptism information
oMembership information
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During this series, Rev. Kendall will share some of his own
favorites and would like to know some that are meaningful to you.
Share a verse or two on the tear-off and tell us why you chose it.

Try one of our

ADULT SMALL GROUPS AT 10 A.M.

Room Group
CLC 106-8 Covenant Join our lively discussions based on
Christian studies and video series.
CLC 107-9 Adult Bible Study Share your passion for
studying scripture with people from all walks of life.
CLC 110
CrossWalk Share in life and faith with us as we
grow deeper through Bible study, book studies and
current events.
CLC 111
CONNECT Discover how we can understand
current events in relation to our Christian faith
and United Methodist heritage.
302
Seekers Join an older adult group that fosters
open thinking and meaningful faith development
through studies, speakers and discussion.