Favorite Scriptures

July 5, 2015
6th 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

(573) 443-3111 www.moumc.org

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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

Battle Hymn of the Republic by Rex Koury

GATHERING AND GREETING

+OPENING HYMN FWS NO. 2236

Gather Us In

INVITATION TO COMMUNION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
One: God we confess that sometimes we wander from your presence - We drown
out your voice by distracting ourselves with other voices. We flee from the ways
that you ask us to serve you and your people. We are afraid to love as you have
called us to love.
All: Forgive us, God of compassion and grace.
One: God we confess that sometimes we fail to share your love with the world We turn our backs on your call to care for our brothers and sisters. We neglect
to share the blessings that we have received. We ignore the cries of the lost, the
oppressed and of those who live in fear.
All: Forgive us, God of compassion and grace.
One: God we confess that sometimes we are slow to be transformed by your grace
- We find it difficult to forgive others. We are unable to forgive ourselves. We are
scared to place our whole selves into your hands.
All: Forgive us, God of compassion. Extend your grace once again, so that we
can share that grace with others. Help us to accept your love so that we can be
extensions of that love. Call our names once again as we offer all that we are to
you. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
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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.

y Receiving the Word of God z

SCRIPTURE

Luke 15:11-32

For the people of God, this is the Word of God.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON

The Invitation

Rev. Kendall Waller

y Responding to the Word of God z

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION FWS NO. 2257
The Great Thanksgiving - Our Preparation for Holy Communion
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.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP
Gluten free communion is available at both outside corners of the kneeling rail.
COMMUNION MUSIC

Lord, Im Coming Home by William J. Kirkpatrick

MUMC Choirs

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Eternal God, we give thanks for this holy mystery
in which you have given yourself to us.
Grant that we may go into the world
in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others,
in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
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OFFERTORY
We Humbly Pray by Harald Rohlig
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. 389

Freely, Freely

11:00 COMMISSIONING OF YOUTH

+BENEDICTION
+POSTLUDE

Music for the Royal Fireworks by George F. Handel

TODAYS WORSHIP LEADERSHIP: Rev. Kendall Waller

Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson, Rev. Charity Goodwin-Rosario
Rev. Kim Parker, Rev. Hank Jenkins
Marty Hook, Director of Music; Craig Datz, Organist; Jenna Braaksma, Pianist
Flower Acknowledgments
The flowers that grace the chancel this Sunday morning are given to the Glory of God
by Janet Baker in loving memory of her mother, Doris Mydland,
and by Janice Gaston.

Today

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.
Free Tickets to Hot Summer Nights Childrens Concert
Series - The Missouri Symphony Society has provided us with free
tickets to the July 9 concert. If you would like free tickets for you
and your family, visit the Connections table in the Connector.

Coming Up

July 8: Author to Visit UMW Book Club - George Hodgman,

the author of the New York Times best-selling memoir, Bettyville,
will be a guest at the United Methodist Women Book Club
on Wednesday, July 8 at 10 a.m. in the CLC Atrium. For more
information, contact Marsha Sergent at marshasergent8@gmail.com.
July 9:VAC Christmas in July Dinner - If you would like to
donate cash, food, childrens activity books and crayons or serve,
please contact Suzanne McDavid at suzmdavid@aol.com or 4744416 or Pat Martin at pat.brooks@mac.com or 445-5603.
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 - SAVE THE DATE!
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!

Welcome to Missouri
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July 5, 2015
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Church Family News

Condolences to the Maynard family.Linda Maynards brother,

John Dale Waters, passed away on Monday, June 22 in North
Carolina. Services are on Monday, June 29 in Indiana.

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Next Sunday, July 12

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

Favorite Scriptures sermon series
Rev. Kendall Waller

Whats your favorite scripture?

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We have entered a sermon series about favorite Bible verses. Rev.

Kendall will share some of his own favorites and would like to
know some that are meaningful to you to shape the series. Share
a verse or two on the tear-off and tell us why it is special for you.
Be sure to leave your contact info too!

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
oVAC Christmas in July Dinner July 9
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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Register online or this morning in the Connector.

MUMY MISSOURI UMC YOUTH

Contact Hank Jenkins, Youth Ministry Leader

hank@moumc.org, 443-3111, ext. 301.
Facebook group: MOUMY Twitter @MUMYHank

Childrens Sunday School 10 a.m.

Infants (Birth-18 months)
107
Terrific Twos
110
Preschool
105
Pre-K104

K-1st Grade

2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th-5th Grade

CLC 103
CLC 102
CLC 104
CLC 105