Love Like My Dog

September 18, 2016

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
10:30am Worship Service

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

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10:30am 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.
They may be left in the pew or returned to one of the baskets following worship.

y Coming Together into Gods Presence z

PRELUDE

Variations on Randolph 

(Robert Lind)

GATHERING AND GREETING

+OPENING HYMN UMH NO. 64

Holy, Holy, Holy!

OPENING PRAYER
ANTHEM

Chancel Choir

Thee Will I Love

(Craig Courtney)

y Receiving the Word of God z

SCRIPTURE

John 13:34-35

This is the Word of God for all people.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON

Love Like My Dog

Rev. Kendall

y Responding to the Word of God z

HYMN OF RESPONSE UMH NO. 408

The Gift of Love

PASTORAL PRAYER
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.
2

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

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

(Daniel E. Gawthrop)

+DOXOLOGY UMH NO. 94

Praise God, from whom all blessings 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. 480

O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go

+BENEDICTION
+POSTLUDE

Grand Choeur 

(Thodore Salom)

Flower Acknowledgments
The flowers that grace the chancel today are given to the grace of God by:
Doug Overall in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Doug and Betty Overall;
and
in loving memory of Roger Lowry Mitchell, husband, father and community leader, from his family:
Joyce, Laura, Susan, Sarah and Martha.
WORSHIP LEADERSHIP: Rev. Kendall Waller
Rev. Joan DeBoe; Rev. Charity Goodwin
Rev. Hank Jenkins; Rev. Kim Parker
Charles Kyriakos, Interim Choir Director
Craig Datz, Organist

Today

Childrens Ministries Changes Begin Today- At the 9:15

worship hour we offer Kids Worship!, an interactive, multiage 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.
Today is First Grade Bible Sunday! If you have a child in 1st
grade (or an older child who has not received a Bible from
the church) you can receive one by contacting Nancy Cooper
at nancy@moumc.org.
Sign up online for the fall at www.moumc.org/forms.
Choose Better Together Groups from the list.
Mission of the Month - When you visit the coffee shop in
September your tips will support Festival of Sharing.

Coming Up

New Bishop Welcome - The Welcome Service for Missouris

new episcopal leader will be held at Missouri UMC on Oct. 1.
Missouris new bishop is Rev. Bob Farr.
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. *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.
Barnabas Ministry - Please let Barnabas know of a need for
encouragement by putting the persons name and contact
info into the Barnabas box outside of the church office.
GROUP HIGHLIGHT: Mens Groups
Wednesdays @ 9am at the Columbia Area Senior Center,
1121 Bus. 70 E. - Offering a place for men to explore their
faith, talk about scriptures and pray. Facilitator: Rick Hart
Wednesdays @ 6:30pm at the church - Offering a place for
men to explore their faith, talk about scriptures and pray
using the Growing Deeply Guide (printed on Sundays in the
worship bulletin). Facilitator: David Barnes

Church Family News

Condolences to the family and friends of Marty Hook, MUMC

Director of Music, who died Friday, Sept. 9. Please watch for
more information about services in celebration of Martys life
on Saturday, Sept. 24 online or in next weeks Messenger.

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Next Sunday, Sept. 25

Better Together sermon series begins

Worship at 8am, 9:15am & 10:30am, Rev. Kendall Waller
10:30am Ignite Worship in the Atrium, Rev. Kim Parker

ignite worship
10:30am atrium

Mission of the Month

When you visit the coffee shop in September

your tips support Festival of Sharing.

oHelp with Family Experience (FX) on Oct. 28

at 6pm (Halloweenie)
oPerformers
oStageHands
oDancers
oSoundBoard workers
oCameraperson
oSet Builders
oGreeters
Remember to leave your donations in the Connector!