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org September 8, 2016 Volume 29, Number 34

Worship
Services

GROUP HIGHLIGHT

Genesis: A Living
Conversation (Everyone)

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 the Agape
Singers.

10:30am
CLC Atrium
Ignite Worship
designed with
college age
worshippers in
mind!

11am*
Sanctuary

Worship with
music from the
Chancel Choir.

*Note:

On Sept. 8 the
8:50am service
changes to
9:15am and
11am changes
to 10:30am

Fridays @ 11:30am at the church

Video series discussion based on Genesis:
A Living Conversation by Bill Moyers.
Facilitators: Bill Allen & Linda Robb

This Sunday, Sept. 11

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

Before I Die... sermon series
Rev. Charity Goodwin
Ignite Worship at 10:30am in the Atrium
Seekers Class at 10am in Room 302 will
be learning about Rainbow Network
5-7pm Parents and youth meeting to go
over our 2016/2017 Calendar

Next Sunday, Sept. 18

New worship times: 8am, 9:15am &

10:30am
Before I Die... sermon series
Rev. Kendall Waller
Ignite Worship at 10:30am in the Atrium

Whats Happening in
Childrens Ministries?

With the change in worship times on Sept.

18, we will be experiencing some change
in Childrens Ministries as well. At the 9:15
worship hour we will offer Kids Worship!, an
interactive, multi-age Bible story time along
with music. We will move from the Chapel
and music room to Whittler Hall where we
will have more ability to move our bodies
and learn in ways that work for children.
Children will still start in the Sanctuary and
will be dismissed after Childrens Time to
head downstairs. At the 10:30 worship hour
we will continue to offer Whittler Treehouse
and Studio K5 Sunday School where children
learn in a large group/small group format.
If you have any questions about Childrens
Ministries, or are interested in working with
Childrens Ministries, please contact Nancy
Cooper (nancy@moumc.org or 443-3111) or
fill out the tear-off sheet in the bulletin.

NOTE: The group starts at 11:30am, not 10am as

previously published.

We Want You to Join FX!

Missouri United Methodist Church is planning our

first Family Experience (FX) on Oct. 28 at 6pm.
(Halloweenie) FX is a high energy & entertaining
program designed for parents and kids. We need you to
make this program a success. Volunteer needs are:
Performers
StageHands
Dancers
SoundBoard workers
Cameraperson
Set Builders
Greeters
*Every age can be a part of FX!
If youve ever wanted to be part of a production (on
stage or behind the scenes), please plan on joining us
Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 (or whenever youre
available during that timeframe). We meet in CLC 103.
For more information, please email Nancy Cooper at
ncooper@moumc.org or Walt McManus at
waltdmcm@aol.com.

Be a Blessing Day Sept. 17

Have you wanted to be a blessing
to someone and give out these cute
smiley face cards, but not sure how
to get started on your own? On Sept.
17 we will be deploying teams of
10 around the city to do some good
deeds like passing out water bottles,
carrying groceries and whatever else
we can think of to bless our neighbors.
Sign up for a time slot between 10am
and 4pm online at www.moumc.org/
forms under Be a Blessing 2016.

Find Financial Peace

By John Beverstein
Financial Peace University has changed how our family
views family finances. After completing the course and
now facilitating the class several times, I feel empowered
to make our finances work for us instead of being a
burden to our family. After all, all of our money is
actually Gods money and we act as his steward. When
your realize this, you start to relate differently with your
finances.
Whether you are young and just starting out, approaching
retirement, or anywhere in-between, Dave Ramseys FPU
helps you to take control of your money and make it work
for you. Most of us wander through life, not knowing
how to deal with our financial resources. Financial Peace
University gives you the insight to win regardless of
your financial situation. I invite you to join us on Sunday
afternoons this fall to become better stewards of Gods
Kingdom.
Sundays @ 4pm at the church
Starts Sept. 11
Participant Kits $99
Facilitators: John Beverstein and Greg Thackery

Opportunity at Turning Point

The Turning Point check-in desk needs a few more

volunteers one day a week, M-F, 8am-12pm. The check-in
system provides the tracking needed to keep records up
to date for grant proposals. For more info, contact Ann at
amoreton@moumethodist.org or 573-881-1860.

Mums for Missions

Got a Scroll Saw?

Childrens Ministries are looking for individuals with scroll

saws who would be willing to cut wooden figures for Kids
Worship! If you have the ability to help, please contact
Nancy Cooper at nancy@moumc.org or 573-443-3111 or fill
out the tear off sheet in the bulletin on Sunday.

Warm-Up Columbia

This is a city-wide initiative that is coordinated by the

Voluntary Action Center and is one of the outreach
missions of the Sophia Circle of the United Methodist
Women. The primary focus of this mission is to collect
Cold-Weather clothing for those in need for the upcoming
winter months. We have started advertising this mission
with posters around the church and in the Messenger/
Bulletin/Facebook and Youth Instagram page. We will be
collecting different items over the next five weeks. These
items are: Scarves/Hats/Gloves (Sept. 5-11 with a goal of
100), Pairs of Socks (Sept. 12-18 with a goal of 100 pairs)
and Blankets (Sept. 19-28 with a goal of 50).

Mission of the Month

When you visit the coffee shop in

September your tips will support Festival
of Sharing.
2 MISSOURI UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

More details to come, but save the date now for this
years annual mum sale to benefit UMW missions. Members
of Vals Circle will be in the Connector on SATURDAY ONLY,
Sept. 10 from 9am to 3pm with the usual assortment of
fall plants.

UMW Pecan Sale for Missions

UMW - Searcy Feely Circle is holding their annual Pecan

Sale with the same delicious Georgia Pecans you have
come to love. This year, however, we can only accept preorders. Two ways that you may place your order:
1. Credit card - Go to the church website www.moumc.
org/forms and click on Pecan Sale in the list. You will
then be led to a secure site where you may place your
order and proceed with your credit card purchase.
2. Check - Fill out an order form available in the
Connector, and enclose it, along with your check in the
accompanying pre-addressed envelope. Stamp and mail it,
OR take it to the church office.
Note: Orders must be received no later than Oct. 10.
Picking up your pecans: Four pecans will be pre-bagged,
and may be picked-up in the MUMC Connector in time for
Thanksgiving baking date(s) to be announced later. You
may address any questions to Sue McKee 442-1973 or Judy
Heffernan 819-1026.
We thank you, in advance, for your continued support of
UMW Missions through your pecan purchase.
September 8, 2016 - Vol. 29, No. 34

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Worship Attendance on Sunday, Sept. 4: 452

Join us for Worship: Sunday mornings at 8am in McMurry Chapel & 8:50am and 11am in the Sanctuary.
Sunday growth groups and classes for all ages at 10am.

Sunday Worship Times change to

8am, 9:15am & 10:30am
on Sept. 18

Warm-Up Columbia

This is a city-wide initiative that is coordinated by the

Voluntary Action Center and is one of the outreach missions of
the Sophia Circle of the United Methodist Women. The primary
focus of this mission is to collect cold-weather clothing for
those in need. We have started advertising this mission with
posters around the church and in the Messenger/Bulletin/Facebook and Youth
Instagram page. We will be collecting different items over the next few weeks.
These items are: Scarves/Hats/Gloves (Sept. 5-11 with a goal of 100), Pairs of
Socks (Sept. 12-18 with a goal of 100 pairs) and Blankets (Sept. 19-28 with a goal

ignite worship
10:30am atrium

New Bishop
Welcome

The Welcome Service for Missouris

new episcopal leader will be
held at Missouri UMC on Oct. 1.
Missouris new bishop, Rev. Bob
Farr, will start Sept. 1.

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Staff: Ashley Cooper, Nursery Coordinator;Nancy Cooper, Childrens & Family Life Leader; Amy Crousore, Administrative Assistant of Discipleship; 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; Marty Hook, Director of Music; Hank Jenkins, Pastor of Missions and Youth Ministries; Amy
Kate Lake, Facilities Assistant; Jo Lee, Events Coordinator;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