Favorite Scriptures

July 19, 2015

8th 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

Grand Choeur in C by Thodore Salom

GATHERING AND GREETING

+OPENING HYMN UMH NO. 553

And Are We Yet Alive

CENTERING PRAYER
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.

ANTHEM

These Feet Got Joy by Craig Curry

MUMC Choirs

y Receiving the Word of God z

SCRIPTURE

This is the Word of God for all the people.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON

Philippians 4:4-9

Swimming Upstream

Rev. Kendall Waller

y Responding to the Word of God z

HYMN OF RESPONSE UMH NO. 347

Spirit Song

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.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
OFFERING
We Praise Thee Now, Our Father by J.S. Bach
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 FWS NO. 2173

Shine, Jesus, Shine

+BENEDICTION
+POSTLUDE

Jacks Tune by Norman Warren

TODAYS WORSHIP LEADERSHIP: Rev. Kendall Waller

8:50: Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson, Rev. Hank Jenkins
11:00: Rev. Charity Goodwin-Rosario, Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson
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 Jim and Pat Weaver in loving memory of their son, Mark
and
by Ester Mendoza in loving memory of her father, Demetrio Mendoza.

Today

G-Force VBS is almost here! The t-shirts have been ordered.

The teachers are preparing room for you. Let us know youre
coming! Make sure you get a spot for your kiddos and get signed up
TODAY in the Connector or online this week!
MUMCs Got Talent! The second annual talent show fundraiser
to benefit Grannys House, First Chance for Children, and UMW
missions will be held Saturday, Sept. 12. Early bird talent sign-up is
today, at the Sophia Circle table in the Connector, or you can send
an email to lrobb@houseofbrokers.com. Additional sign-up dates
will be held in August.
Festival of Sharing Kit Collection - Members of Searcy-Feely
Circle are in the Connector to receive monetary donations and
school kits for the July Festival of Sharing.

Coming Up

Prayer shawl ministry evening knitting group will meet

Tuesday, July 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cornerstone Coffee Shop. Please
bring completed shawls and those in progress for blessing.If you or
a family member are in need of a prayer shawl, please contact the
church office or Betty Dillard at 445-5377.
Aug. 4: All-Church BBQ and Movie Night - 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!
Social Justice Book Club next meeting: Tuesday, Sept 8, 2015
Fall 2015 Book Selection: Becoming a Justice Seeking Congregation
by William McElvaney In his book, McElvaney addresses the what,
why, where, and how questions related to social justice. It is written
for everyone interested in biblical, theological, and sociological
issues concerning peace and justice in todays society. The book
blends the basics of social justice and practical knowledge with
an enlightening view as a challenge for the church and man to
make an impact in the world. For more info, contact Anne Gifford,
RN DEdMin at gifford1@mindspring.com or Melissa Clark at
melisc53@aol.com.
School Supplies for Nicaragua - Rainbow Network conducts
schools in 112 remote rural villages in Nicaragua, educating
thousands of children for a better life. Our Columbia based
Container Project is collecting school supplies to send a sea going
container in September. ASk for a list of supplies needed and
deliver items to PET Warehouse, 1908 Heriford Rd., Columbia
65202, (573-886-7877)....or write a check to MUMC and designate
Container Project School Supplies.Three from our congregation
toured Rainbow Network ministries in Nicaragua in April, Anne
Gifford, Judy Parsons and Cleo Kottwitz. Ask them for more
information or invite them to do a presentation for your group.

Church Family News

Condolences to the family of Elise Overholser, who passed

away on Saturday, July 4, 2015.

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July 19, 2015
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Next Sunday, July 26

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

Favorite Scriptures sermon series
1 Kings 19:11-13
Rev. Kendall Waller

Whats your favorite scripture?

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I/We would like to:

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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
oVacation Bible School July 26-31
oExplore my call to ministry

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oHow to live a life of faith
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During this series, Rev. Kendall will share some of his own
favorites and would like to know some that are meaningful to you.
Share a verse or two on the tear-off and tell us why you chose it.

Try one of our

ADULT SMALL GROUPS AT 10 A.M.

Room Group
CLC 106-8 Covenant Join our lively discussions based on
Christian studies and video series.
CLC 107-9 Adult Bible Study Share your passion for
studying scripture with people from all walks of life.
CLC 110
CrossWalk Share in life and faith with us as we
grow deeper through Bible study, book studies and
current events.
CLC 111
CONNECT Discover how we can understand
current events in relation to our Christian faith
and United Methodist heritage.
302
Seekers Join an older adult group that fosters
open thinking and meaningful faith development
through studies, speakers and discussion.