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16, 2017 Volume 30, Number 45

Worship Looking Ahead

Thursday, Nov. 16: Central Methodist
Services University Chorale concert at 7pm
Four unique Sunday, Nov. 19:
worship Serendipity Choir sings in 9:15 worship
opportunities service in Sanctuary
are offered on Pecan Pickup - Pre-ordered pecans will
Sunday. be available for pick up and extra bags
will be on sale in the Parlor.
8am Angel Tree Ministry - Signup with Dora
McMurry and Greg Thackery in the Connector Appreciation
Chapel Thursday-Friday, Nov. 23-24: Church By Fred Leist, Lead Pastor
Informal worship Office closed for Thanksgiving In recent years it has become a tradition for Christian
with a personal Sunday, Nov. 26: Hanging of the congregations across the country to set aside October
touch. Sharing Greens Worship at 5pm, followed by as Pastor Appreciation Month. But I must offer a
prayer concerns lighting of the tree in the Courtyard confession. I think this Clergy Appreciation thing is
is welcomed. Monday, Nov. 27: Holiday Brass all backwards. In my opinion we need a Congregation
Concert at 7pm Brass faculty and Appreciation Day. The clergy would sponsor it. It would
9:15am students from the University of Missouri be a wonderful opportunity for those of us blessed
and the Alan Beeson Trio (Adult $10/
Sanctuary with the unique privilege of being pastors, preachers,
Student $5) and teachers of the Gospel to thank those whose work
Contemporary
Friday, Dec. 1: Living Windows and witness for Christ makes love more than a theory.
worship that
Festival 6-8pm - Hot Chocolate, Music, Congregation Appreciation Day! If we had such, here is
includes a
FX Family Experience Service part of what my appreciation list would look like:
childrens time,
Saturday, Dec. 2: A Baroque Christmas
Praise Band. Appreciation for all those who have gone before
to Remember at 7pm MUMC Chancel
Choir and the Missouri Symphony us. They have left a legacy of faithfulness and their
10:30am Society Conservatory Chamber fingerprints are all over this place.
Sanctuary Orchestra (Adult $10/Student $5) Appreciation for people who do the hidden work of
Traditional Saturday, Dec. 2: 20s/30s Group Sip the church, serving in a host of ways to see that tasks
worship with and Serve Meet at Panera on Brickton get done and ministry is offered week-to-week.
music from the Road at 7:45am for breakfast/coffee, Appreciation for singers and music makers who take
choir. serve at the food bank from 9-11:30am our souls deep into the mystery of Gods grace, love
Sunday, Dec. 3: 1st Sunday of Advent and presence.
7pm Sunday Dec. 3: Donut Sunday in
Cornerstone Coffee Shop (Mission of the Appreciation for people who invest in our children and
Cornerstone
Month: Ignite Mission Trip) youth by working and serving with them. There is no
Coffee Shop ministry more important than this.
Contemporary Tuesday, Dec. 5:
worship led Blue Christmas Service (a service for Appreciation for people who faithfully support Gods
by the Ignite healing and renewal) at noon in the work through MUMC with their prayers, presence,
College Age Chapel and at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary gifts, service and witness. The seeds they sow will
Ministry Team. Christmas Party for Ignite College Age reap an eternal harvest.
Ministry at 7pm
The list is long and space is limited. So, let me
Wednesday, Dec. 6: UMW Christmas
conclude by saying that Ive decided to make every day
Luncheon at 10:30am in the Multi-
Congregation Appreciation Day.
Purpose Room (MPR)
Jan. 28-Feb. 11: MUMC hosts Room at What a privilege to experience the joy of belonging
the Inn to such a great congregation. Ill see you at the
Appreciation Place this week.

MUMC Music Notes
By Tim Coday, Director of Music Ministries
We have some great music concerts coming up in the next
few weeks.
Nov. 27 at 7pm is the MUMC Concert Series Holiday Brass
Concert. Mizzou faculty and students will spread out all
over our sanctuary with exciting brass ensembles playing
holiday favorites.
Dec. 2 at 7pm is our Chancel choirs Christmas Concert.
We will partner with the Missouri Symphony Conservatory
Chamber Orchestra for a concert that features Baroque
Christmas music and other favorites. Please put this on
your calendar and invite someone to our church. Share
the gift of music!
On that note.....its not too late to join the choir for our
Christmas concert. Come to the choir room 7-9pm on
Wednesdays and become a part of this great ministry.
As the Holiday season is upon us, lets keep the reason
we celebrate in the forefront of our thoughts. Dont
allow busyness to steal this sweet season of Christian
celebration. Slow down and enjoy! Questions? Call, text or
email Tim@moumc.org 417-459-5430. I would love to hear
from you!
Heifer Advent Gift Info
Volunteers with Heifer International will host a gift
table in the Connector the first two Sundays of Advent,
Dec. 3 and 10. The mission of Heifer is "to work with
communities to overcome hunger and poverty and care
for the earth." Since 1944 millions of families around the
world, including USA, have received animals and training
which have empowered them for better, healthier
lives. The Heifer table will provide gift catalogs and gift
acknowledgment cards so you can honor someone you
love with a gift that will assist a family in need.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
This month only, Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet one
week later, on Nov. 15 at 1:30pm in the Parlor. Bring your
completed shawls for blessing. Beginning Jan. 1, Linda
Brown will become lead contact for Prayer Shawl Ministry.
Betty Dillard will continue to coordinate the baptism
blanket portion of our ministry. We thank Betty for all her
hard work and leadership over the past several years.
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Lead Team Digest
MUMCs Lead Team met on Thursday, November 9. Those
in attendance were Mark Adams (Chair), Pastor Fred,
DS Sherry Habben, Judy Parsons, Trudy McManus, Don
Gruenwald, Kate Stull, Randa Rawlins, Andrew Beverly,
Charles Sampson, Barbara Johnson, Mark Dressler, Bryan
Hartnagel and Sondra Flaker.
The Team discussed the status of church operations with
DS Habben. She was visiting to hear how the transition
has worked and to see how the church was doing overall.
The Team agreed that a Lead Team Digest should be
published after each meeting to communicate with the
congregation on current issues.
Lead Team Members for 2018 beginning in January will be:
Lead Team Chair, Andrew Beverley; Finance Team Larry
Swindle, Logan Dale (Chair), Chris DeMoss; Treasurer,
Barbara Johnson; Pastor/Parish Relations Team Lisa
Lenoir, Trudy McManus (Chair), Kevin Begley; Trustees
Donna Buchert, Don Gruenewald (Chair), Brian Callahan;
UMW Representative, Georgia Nolph; Lay Leader, Mark
Dressler; Lay Members to Annual Conference Sondra
Flaker, Bryan Hartnagel, Charles Sampson, Betsy
Vicente; Foundation, Sid Popejoy
Finance Chair Andrew Beverly reported that expenses are
running as expected. Income is behind budget. We need
to encourage members to complete 2017 giving. Financial
snapshots will be given to the congregation on a monthly
basis for the short term and then on a quarterly basis.
Apportionments have been paid through October.
Average worship year-to-date is 529.
Kate Stull reported on very exciting plans for updates and
changes to the physical areas of the childrens programs.
These changes are occurring as a result of money
available from the Meinershagen Trust. These funds are
restricted for childrens programs. More to come in this
area.
Motion (Mark Adams) to enter into a creative service
agreement to engage World of WOW as consultants for the
upgrades in Whittler Hall. Second (Don Gruenewald) and
unanimous affirmative vote given (none abstaining).
Lead Team members shared appreciation for Pastor Freds
work since his arrival in July. Next meeting December 11.
UMW Unit Meeting and
Christmas Luncheon
The UMW December unit meeting will be held on
Wednesday Dec. 6 at 10:30 in the CLC Multipurpose
Room. The luncheon this year will be catered and we are
asking for a donation of $10 per person. Participants can
contribute at the door, but we do need to know how many
will be attending. Please let Diana Revelle know by Nov.
22 if you plan to attend.
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 GROWING DEEPLY
a daily scripture guide SUNDAY
Week of November 20
November 25 SERMON
MONDAY Luke 17:11-19 Beyond the Norm
Galilee and Samaria were enemy countries socially and religiously, yet Jesus did MythConceptions: Turning Back is Always Bad -
not hesitate to go. November 19th
REFLECTION: Reflect on a time or situation that took you to a place or a people Scripture: Luke 17:11-19 (NLT)
who were by practice or belief different from you. How was that experience?
As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee
TUESDAY: Luke 17:11-19 Faith and Samaria. As he entered a village there, ten men with leprosy stood at a
The ten men with leprosy recognized Jesus immediately and called to him distance, crying out, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!
for mercy and healing. Their faith encouraged them to call out, yet their
differences may have put them at odds. He looked at them and said, Go show yourselves to the priests. And as they
CONSIDER: Consider the difficulty of entering into a situation which might put went, they were cleansed of their leprosy.
you in jeopardy socially, physically, or emotionally.
One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting,
WEDNESDAY: Luke 17:11-19 No Boundaries Praise God! He fell to the ground at Jesus feet, thanking him for what he had
The men were all cleansed of their leprosy. One of them was a Samaritan. done. This man was a Samaritan.
PRAYER: Spend time in prayer and reflection recognizing and accepting Gods
love for you. Jesus asked, Didnt I heal ten men? Where are the other nine? Has no one
returned to give glory to God except this foreigner? And Jesus said to the man,
THURSDAY: Luke 17:11-19 Gratefulness Stand up and go. Your faith has healed you.
The Samaritan came back to thank Jesus. He was grateful for the gift of physical
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QUESTION: Is there a person or a people whom you are hesitant to recognize as
children of God? Spend time in reflection and prayer. My Notes:
FRIDAY: Luke 17:11-19 Thankfulness
How often we take for granted the gifts we have received. How often we take
credit for our successes. How often we assume entitlement.
CONSIDER: Consider your life, your possessions, your successes, your dreams
and ask yourself this question: Have I taken credit for my life, or do I put my life
in Gods hands and remember to be thankful?

SATURDAY: Luke 17:11-19 Giving Thanks

When we consider the things for which we are thankful, we remember that all
we have is a gift from God. No gift is too small, yet the greatest gift is the grace
and peace of God in Christ.
PRAYER: We thank you, Oh God, that no one is beyond your grace and love.
Help us remember to give thanks, and open our hearts and our minds to
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On Monday, Nov. 20 at 8am, we are pulling out the churchs Christmas decorations from
storage and starting setting it all up. Anyone is welcome to come and help us!

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by the mens group of a Methodist church in Santa Rosa,
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spiritual formation and social issues. The men felt

Sunday mornings Travelers convicted to reach out across the country to get a richer,
at 8am, 9:15am Christmas Service
and 10:30am Dec. 20 7pm more diverse understanding through conversation. The
Christmas Eve Worship first MUMC/Santa Rosa teleconference will be on Nov. 29
10am 5pm 7pm on the topic of homelessness.
www.moumc.org 9pm 11pm
an advent sermon series Thanks, men of MUMC, for answering the call and caring
about humankind!
Advent Calendars Available Sunday, Nov. 26: Hanging of the Greens
This Advent season, were focusing on the Worship 5pm and Courtyard Tree Lighting
wonder experienced by those who were closest
Monday, Nov. 27: Holiday Brass Concert 7pm
witness to the birth of Jesus: Joseph, Mary,
the shepherds and the angels. On Christmas Friday, Dec. 1: Living Windows Festival
Eve, well celebrate the wonder of Jesus 6-8pm - Hot Chocolate, Music, FX Service
Gods love that came down to live among Saturday, Dec. 2: Advent Prayer Vigil 11am
us every day! Grab a full calendar to take 2pm
home in your bulletin this Sunday or from
the kiosks! You may also receive one in Saturday, Dec. 2: 20s/30s Group Sip and
your monthly giving statement. Serve (Meet at Panera on Brickton Road at
Here are a few early Advent 7:45am for breakfast/coffee, serve at the
celebrations and events you should food bank 9-11:30am)
not miss! Saturday, Dec. 2: A Baroque Christmas to
Remember 7pm
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Staff: Lead Pastor Fred Leist. Laura Bentley, Administrative Assistant; Adam Bordoni, Facilities; Tim Coday, Director of Music Ministries; Debbie
Craighead, Finance Assistant; Joan DeBoe, Pastor of Worship & Administration; Adriene Floyd, Office Manager; Courtney Gaunt, Director, Discovery
Days; Teressa Gilbreth, Director of Communications; Charity Goodwin, Pastor of Discipleship; Jacqui Jamieson, Assistant Director, Discovery Days;
Katja Jones, Director of Childrens & Youth Ministries; Gabriella Miller, Nursery Coordinator; Jo Lee, Events Coordinator;Kim Parker, Pastor of New
Generations; Preston Williams, Tech & Facility Steward;Music Staff: Craig Datz, Organist; Kaye Miller, Director of Wesleyan Ringers; Rochelle Parker,
Associate Organist; Marilyn Rowe, Serendipity Choir; Rachel Blomquist, Grace Notes Choir