204 S. Ninth St. Columbia, MO 65201-4818 573-443-3111 www.moumc.

org June 16, 2016 Volume 29, Number 23

Worship
Services
Four unique
worship
opportunities
are offered on
Sunday.

8am
McMurry
Chapel

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

8:50am
Sanctuary

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

11am
Sanctuary

Worship with
music from the
Chancel Choir.

A six-week series beginning June 12

Sundays at 8am, 8:50am & 11am

www.moumc.org

June 19 Festival Collection

Members of Searcy-Feely Circle will be in the

Connector on Sunday 8:30am-noon to receive
monetary donations for the purchase of Festival of
Sharing Kits and kits themselves, if people choose to
make them and bring them. We are featuring Paper
Products this month. In 2015, the Festival of Sharing
Office had requests for 6,020 paper products packs
but were only able to hand out 830.
The Paper Products pack contains the following
items: 3 packages of toilet paper with 4 double rolls
each (12 total), 2 rolls of good quality paper towels,
and two large rectangular boxes of facial tissue. All
of the items are to be placed in a tall-sized kitchen
trash bag. The estimated value of this kit is $15.
The MUMC congregations generous support of the
Festival of Sharing is greatly appreciated, not only by
Sophia Circle who facilitates this mission project for
the church, but also by the Festival of Sharing Office
staff and those who receive the kits.
June DeWeese, Nancy Skouby and Kari Dowell,
Sophia Circle

This Sunday, June 19

During worship services at 8am, 8:50am

& 11am, Rev. Kendall Waller will bring us
a message Still Standing from I Samuel
17:33,38-41.
Festival of Sharing Collection in the Connector

Next Sunday, June 26

Worship services at 8am, 8:50am & 11am

We will officially welcome Rev. Joan DeBoe as
Pastor of Administration and Worship with a
reception at 10am.

July 24-28 evenings & July 25-29 mornings

Register your children for weekday morning VBS or register as a family for evening VBS! Registration
forms available in the Connector on Sundays, or you can register online at www.moumc.org/vbs. For
more information, see Nancy Cooper in the Connector or contact her at nancy@moumc.org.

Evening Prayer Shawl Group

Letters to MUMC

Words cannot express my thanks for the fabulous

celebration of our ministry together. Our four years
together have been very formational for me, and I
appreciate your words of blessings, hugs, prayers,
cards and donations toward the Haiti Clean Water
Project. Your expressions of love and grace are
something that I will always carry within my heart.
I know that God has a great future planned for
Missouri UMC!
With blessings and thanks,
Trista

The evening Prayer Shawl group will meet next Tuesday,

June 21 from 5:30 7pm in the Connector. You dont need
to knit or crochet to participate we will teach you.
Everyone welcome!

Missouri United Methodist Men

A group of men from Missouri UMC are meeting on

Wednesday nights 6:30 to 7:30 in CLC 103 this summer.
They are exploring a variety of things. The summer focus
is on current landscapes where significant biblical events
occurred. Contact David Barnes, Email 4jb4jb@gmail.com;
text or call 573-808-5544.

July Guests in Seekers Class

Next Open Door Meeting

Open Door Ministry will meet on Thursday, June 16 at 7pm

in CLC 103 for a discussion on information from General
Conference and Annual Conference
around the issue of Human Sexuality.
Rev. Kendall will be joining us for
this discussion.

Childrens Sunday School 10am

Infants (Birth-18 months)
W5
Terrific Twos
W7
Preschool
W4
Pre-KW3

K-1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th-5th Grade

CLC 103
CLC 102
CLC 104
CLC 105

Hospital Calls/Pastoral Visits

Hospitals do not inform churches/pastors when a

parishioner is admitted. That practice was discontinued
as a consequence of HIPAA legislation. Therefore, we ask
that you alert the church office when you are admitted to
a hospital, when you will have a scheduled hospital stay or
when you would like to receive a pastoral visit. The same
would hold true when you learn of someone else in our
church family experiencing health and/or life challenges.
Your pastoral staff wants to walk with you and remind you
of Gods love and grace at such times. Someone is available
throughout the week to make hospital calls and pastoral
visits. After hours, you can email or leave a voice mail at
443-3111 that we can pick up the next work weekday.

Mission of the Month

When you visit the coffee shop in June
your tips will support Vacation Bible
School at MUMC.
2 MISSOURI UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Seekers Class meets each Sunday at 10am in room 302.

They are an adult class but everyone is welcome!
July 3: Learn all you ever wanted to know about
Heifer International from Cleo Kottwitz and his wife, Judy
Parsons.
July 10: Our guest leader will be Dr. Stephanie Shonekan,
Chair of the Black Studies Department at MU. She will
bring us up to date on Black Studies at MU.
July 17: Our guest leader will be Mike Sydlowski,
Coordinator of Science Education in Columbia Public
Schools. He has some exciting ideas for our community.
July 24: Joan DeBoe, our new Pastor of Worship and
Administration, will be leading. Come, get acquainted and
welcome her to MUMC!

A Note About MUMC Choir

Rehearsals begin Aug. 3.
Singing in worship begins Aug. 14.

WiFi password for MOUMCPUBLIC: cornerstone

New Bishop Welcome Service at

MUMC Oct. 1
Please hold the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 1 for the
Welcome Service for Missouris new episcopal leader. The
worship service will be held here at Missouri UMC. Nine
clergy candidates are running for three open episcopal
seats in the South Central Jurisdictional Conference,
including Missourians Rev. Bob Farr and Rev. Lynn Dyke.
The episcopal elections will be held at the jurisdictional
conference, Rejoice in the Harvest July 13-16 in
Wichita, Kansas. Missouris new bishop will start Sept. 1.
Episcopal Welcome Service at MUMC on Saturday, Oct. 1
1-1:30pm Gathering music
1:30-3pm Worship
3-4pm Refreshments

Church Family News

Condolences to the family and friends of Jimmy

Waterbury, who passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016.
A memorial service will be held on Saturdsay, June 25 at
1pm in the Chapel.
June 16, 2016 - Vol. 29, No. 22

SATURDAY: 1 Samuel 17:33,38-41 Stones

The river rocks David picks up are part of his offense in slaying the giant.
REFLECTION: What might those rocks represent for you? What grounds you?
Gives you courage, faith?

FRIDAY: 1 Samuel 17:33,38-41 Do you...

This weekend someone said do you. Its so easy to give in to the
unintentional pressure to be like everyone else. David was chosen for a reason
differently than Saul. You, too, while beloved like all of Gods children, are
uniquely you and gifted, and for that reason God chooses you for tailor-made
assignments.
PRAYER: I celebrate who you made me, God. When I try to be someone else I
dishonor the ingenuity of your image in me. Thank you for making me, me.

THURSDAY: 1 Samuel 17:33,38-41 Hand-me-downs

I grew up wearing hand-me-downs. They never fit just right, but its what I had.
Imagine David wearing Sauls armor, awkward and heavy.
REFLECTION: When have you tried to fill the shoes of someone else? Whats it
like to do that? Did you wear their armor?

WEDNESDAY: 1 Samuel 16:1,10-13 Among the seven

Davids anointing before his brothers reminds us that those who may think little
of us can be made to witness God elevate us before their very eyes.
PRAYER: God, you make choices that I may not understand. I am human and
I judge with limited information. You, however, know the hearts of people.
Forgive me when I discount those youve chosen.

TUESDAY: 1 Samuel 16:1,10-13 Is this it?

Samuel trusted Gods instruction. He could have left after looking over the
seven sons. Instead, his faith and trust in God leads him to ask, Is this it? Are
all your sons here?
REFLECTION: Remember that faith is less about sight and more about trusting
the word of God.

MONDAY: 1 Samuel 16:1,10-13 Its you, but not yet

Traditionally, the oil in the horn is used to inaugurate a king; however, this
time it is used to designate a king that is to come. David continues to serve as
shepherd, and later tends to Saul all before becoming the official king.
REFLECTION: What might it have felt like to wait to be crowned king? How do
you use your in the mean times?

Week of June 13 June 18

a daily scripture guide

Growing Deeply

My Notes:

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Growing Deeply Guide at moumc.org/grow
Printed copies are available at the Connector Desk.

New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
All rights reserved.

Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, and Samuel said to Jesse,
The Lord has not chosen any of these. Samuel said to Jesse, Are all your
sons here? And he said, There remains yet the youngest, but he is keeping
the sheep. And Samuel said to Jesse, Send and bring him; for we will not sit
down until he comes here. He sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy,
and had beautiful eyes, and was handsome. The Lord said, Rise and anoint
him; for this is the one. Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him
in the presence of his brothers; and the spirit of the Lord came mightily upon
David from that day forward. Samuel then set out and went to Ramah.

The Lord said to Samuel, How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected
him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send
you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided for myself a king among his
sons.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1,10-13 (NRSV)

God of Surprises - June 12

Sunday Sermon

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Clergy Staff Transitions

A Note from the Staff/Parish Relations Committee

We are pleased that Missouri UMC will have another year in ministry with
Rev. Kendall Waller, Rev. Charity Goodwin-Rosario, Rev. Hank Jenkins and Rev.
Kim Parker. All four clergy were reappointed to Missouri UMC at the Missouri
Annual Conference session in Springfield on June 36. We celebrate that we
will have another year to grow in our ministry with them at Missouri UMC.
Please take the opportunity to encourage all of our pastors in their continued
ministry.
We will also be welcoming to the clergy staff Rev. Joan DeBoe. She will be
working as Pastor of Administration and Worship. We will officially welcome
Joan to Missouri UMC with a reception on June 26 at 10am.

Make Missouri Your Church Home

If you sense God calling you to join the church by baptism, transfer, or
profession of faith, we welcome you. To express your interest or ask questions,
contact Pastor Charity at charity@moumc.org.

Christmas in July at MUMC on July 14

Volunteers are needed to donate food and help serve at the Annual Christmas
in July Dinner to be held this July 14th at our church. This dinner provides food
for low income families between 5:30- and 7:00 pm that day. Santa will visit
and children will be entertained with craft activities. Donations of childrens
activity books, crayons, and cash are also welcomed. If you would like to be
involved, please contact Suzanne McDavid at 474-4416 or Pat Martin at 4455603, or e-mail them at suzmcdavid@aol.com, pat.brooks@mac.com. This is
the 25th year MUMC will host this event for Voluntary Action Center!
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Staff: Kathy Carson, Building & Office Administrator;Ashley Cooper, Nursery Coordinator;Nancy Cooper, Childrens & Family Life Leader;
Amy Crousore, Administrative Assistant of Discipleship; Joan DeBoe, Pastor of Worship and Administration; Adriene Floyd, Executive Assistant; Courtney
Gaunt, Director, Discovery Days; Teressa Gilbreth, Director of Communications; Charity Goodwin, Pastor of Discipleship; Brad Hegemann, Financial
Assistant; Marty Hook, Director of Music; Hank Jenkins, Pastor of Missions and Youth Ministries; Amy Kate Lake, Facilities Assistant; Jo Lee, Events
Coordinator;Trista Soendker Nicholson, Pastor of Worship and Leadership; Kim Parker, Pastor of New Generations; Karl Schnase, Facility Steward;Kendall
Waller, Lead Pastor;Blake Ward, Facility Steward;Preston Williams, Tech & Facility Steward;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