204 S. Ninth St. Columbia, MO 65201-4899 573-443-3111 www.moumc.org Jan. 9, 2015 Volume 28, No.

Worship
Services

How Are You Doing?

Last week in Sunday morning worship, Rev. Amy gave

us a Move On Challenge. Have you gotten a chance to
respond?
Jan. 4 Move On Challenge: Offer that stuck place in
your life to God and make a new covenant to go with God to
a new place. Imagine a map that guides you from that stuck
place to a new destination of hope and healing. Where will
that map take you? God wants to lead you there.

Four unique
worship
opportunities
are offered on
Sunday.

8 a.m.
McMurry
Chapel

Informal worship
with a personal
touch. Sharing
prayer concerns
is welcomed.

8:50 a.m.
Sanctuary

Worship that
includes a
childrens time
and music
from the Agape
Singers.

11 a.m.
Sanctuary

Worship with
music from the
Chancel Choir.

5 p.m.
McMurry
Chapel

Spark Worship
invites
participants to
engage through
their five senses
with God and
one another.

This Sunday, Jan. 11

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

January sermon series: Move On: Unclaimed Baggage

5 p.m. Spark Worship in the Chapel

Baptismal Renewal Service

6:30 p.m. Spirit on Tap will not meet

In the Connector
New to MUMC?
Join at 10 a.m. in the Chapel for an opportunity to get
to know each other better, learn about our mission
and discover how we can connect with one another
and with God. For more information contact Jo Lee,
Director of Connections at 443-3111 or jo@moumc.
org. If this Sunday doesnt work for you, mark your
calendar now and join us on Feb. 8 same time, same
place, same opportunity for connection.

Want to Dedicate Flowers to Someone?

Iroviding Sunday morning worship altar flowers is such

a wonderful way to honor a loved one or to celebrate
an occasion while enhancing our Sunday worship with
their beauty. You can reserve your date by doing one of
the following:
1) Sign-up on the Altar Flower Chart in the
Connector
2) Email Kathy Carson at carsonk@moumc.org
3) Call the church
4) Fill out the online form at www.moumc.org

Sunday Small Groups

CONNECT

As a new year begins, are you looking for a new way

to connect and grow deeper with God? If so, you
are invited to the NEW adult small group meeting on
Sunday mornings at 10am in CLC 111, called CONNECT. CONNECT will gather around the weekly
FaithLink curriculum, which is a current-events based
curriculum that is emailed out on a weekly basis. Join
us as we explore current events in our news through
the lens of Christianity AND United Methodism. ALL
are welcome! For more info, contact Rev. Molly at
molly@moumc.org.

CrossWalk Move On Series

The CrossWalk Sunday morning small group invites

you to join them as they begin a new study that will
correlate with the Sunday sermon series through
January. Move On: When Mercy Meets Your Mess is a
6 week video study that will challenge us to start fresh
- to really see where we are in our own faith journey,
and to move forward in it. Join us at 10 a.m. on Sunday
mornings in room CLC 110.

Next Sunday, Jan. 18

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

January sermon series: Move On From Prejudice and

Fear
Rev. Amy L. Gearhart

5 p.m. Spark Worship

You Are Invited to Searcy Feely Special Program Jan. 21

On Jan. 21 at 10 a.m., Searcy Feely will have a special program to which the community is invited. The program
is titled After Ferguson and discussion will be led by Jim Bryan. He will be joined by Dr. CW Dawson from
Dawson Journey Ministries. Dr. Dawson is president of African American Clergy Coalition of Mid-MO, adjunct
professor of philosophy at Columbia College and United Theological Seminary and board member of MO Faith

The Pastors Corner

Rev. Amy L. Gearhart
Room at the Inn is Coming to MUMC!
years ago, this congregation took a major leap of
Ffaith.iveTemperatures
were plummeting in the Winter season.
Homeless men and women would find themselves on the
streets on dangerously cold nights.Volunteers, staff and pastors
stepped up and opened the church for an emergency shelter
where people could sleep and be fed.
Since that Winter, Missouri UMC
has led in organizing a Winter
Overnight Shelter for the homeless
here in Columbia. The effort now
includes dozens of congregations
and community groups, partnership
with the city, support of MU
groups and students, and countless
other food, laundry, and coat
donors. By taking that initial leap of
faith and trusting Gods guidance in
serving the least of these in need
of emergency winter shelter, our
larger community has owned the concern for our homeless
and the much larger effort which now includes a three month
overnight shelter in these Winter months in four different
church buildings.
From Jan. 11-Feb. 1 and Feb. 15-22, Missouri UMC will be the
host church for Room at the Inn (RATI). Every night in these
weeks, from 7 p.m.-7 a.m., up to 50 homeless guests can find
shelter from the frigid cold temperatures. Through these
weeks, there will be volunteer teams that attend to one of
three tasks: setting up for the evening, staying through the night,
providing breakfast and transportation in the morning. While
MUMC folks can volunteer for any of these dates for one of

Tax Program Begins Jan. 26

The AARP TaxAide program hosted by MUMC is tentatively

scheduled to begin accepting appointments on a first-serve,
first-come basis on Monday, Jan. 26. The hours will be 3-7 p.m.
on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact MUMCs Site

Coordinator Jere DeVilbiss at jered@centurytel.net for more info.

Foundation Grants Available

The Missouri United Methodist Foundation Board will be accepting applications for grants at the January meeting. Applications
should address the religious, charitable and educational activities
of the church. Application forms are available at the church office.
All applications must be received no later than Sunday, Jan. 18,
2015.

Stop by the coffee shop in the Connector

for your favorite specialty coffee drink!
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the task teams at the RATI website www.roomattheinncomo.org,

the specific week that MUMC will make up all the volunteer
teams will be Jan. 25-31. I hope youll visit the site and make
your reservation to serve on one of the task teams at a date
which works for you. Ill be observing Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr. day and his march for justice by serving at the RATI that
evening. When will be your time to serve?
Over five years of mission teaches us
a lot about how to do it even better.
Weve learned about the importance of
paid coordinators and site supervisors
to provide professionalism and
accountability. Weve learned how
important it is to employ security
personnel and train volunteers to keep
everyone, including our guests, safe.
Weve learned about providing sign up
opportunities online and assessing the
RATI spaces for accessibility and security.
Thanks to Connie Carpenter, Eric Hucker, Rich Hayton, Rev.
Larry Williams and so many others who have helped to
coordinate the MUMC participation in RATI this year. Ive
been so excited to learn that the Mexico, MO and Audrain
County region have launched their own RATI in their
area based on the wisdom and model of Columbia. Most
significantly, it is always a blessing to learn how lives are literally
saved and folks discover Gods unconditional love through the
ministry of RATI each year.
Be a part of this life changing ministry this year, and Ill look
forward to seeing you in worship on Sunday!

MUMY MISSOURI UMC YOUTH

10 a.m. - Sunday School in Room 307

High school and middle school together
Sunday Night MUMC at 6 p.m.
Wednesdays - WNL Small Groups at 6 p.m.
Contact Rev. Hank Jenkins,Youth Ministry Pastor, at
hank@moumc.org or 443-3111. Facebook: MOUMY
Twitter @MUMYHank

College Age & Young Adult

Sunday at 5 p.m.
Join us for Spark Worship in the Chapel
Spirit on Tap will not meet this week..
Questions? Contact Rev. Trista at
trista@moumc.org.
Find us on Twitter/Facebook @sparkatmoumc.

Jan. 9, 2015 - Vol. 28, No. 1

United Methodist Women

UMW Quarterly
Newsletter

If you visit the coffee

shop in January,
your tips will support the
Mission of the Month:
Guatemala Medical
Mission

The latest issue of the United

Methodist Women newsletter
has been published! If you have
any questions, you may contact
Sally Hook, UMW vice president,
at shook@mchsi.com.

Join a Dinner Club Group

Looking for a great way to have fellowship with other members

of the church? Become a part of MUMCs Dinner Club. Dinner
groups are comprised of 6-8 people.You can choose to be in a
Dine Out Group, which meet in restaurants chosen by the group
for either lunch or dinner (Dutch treat), or a Dine In Group,
which meet in the home of the group members on a rotating
basis. Groups meet approximately one time a month February to
May. Sign up in the church office by Jan. 21. There will be a kickoff
at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25 in the Parlor. Have some coffee
and cookies, meet your new dinner group and plan your first
dinner date. For more information, contact:
Sondra Flaker at 443-3501 or sondra.flaker@gmail.com
Ellen McKenzie at 442-7619
Gloria Taylor at 875-6111
Paula Donoho at 441-0023

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 1:30 p.m.

in the Parlor. Bring completed shawls or those in progress for
blessing. The evening knitting group will meet Tuesday, Jan. 20 at
6 p.m. in the Cornerstone Coffee Shop.

Wednesday Night
Live is Back!
Programming for all ages!

On the Menu Jan. 14: Lees Chicken

Order your meal by noon on Tuesday at www.moumc.org.

Coming in Spring: United Methodism 101

So who is John Wesley?

What is prevenient grace?
How are United Methodists like and different from other
denominations?
Why do Methodists like potlucks so much?
Why do they love to sing?
On Wednesday nights Feb. 25-April 29, join Rev. Amy at 6 p.m. for
an informative study of our United Methodist Christian tradition,
history, present and future. Teaching time is from 6-7 p.m. in
Whittler Hall with small groups following from 7-7:30 p.m. Join
us to learn and grow in our own faith as we learn more about
the ways we focus our ministry, mission, worship and Christian
life as United Methodists. Email Rev. Molly at molly@moumc.org
or Rev. Amy at amy@moumc.org with any questions. We hope
you will join this exciting adult study!
Jan. 9, 2015 - Vol. 28, No. 1

Coffee Shop News

Donated funds will be used to purchase medical supplies for a team of

healthcare and supportive individuals to provide medical care to those in
need in Guatemala.
Total raised for December (Haiti Water Filters/Haiti VIM): $126.

Opportunities to Serve
Nursery Coordinator Needed on MUMC Staff

Missouri UMC is seeking aNursery Coordinator to work with

the staff and ministries of MUMC to provide quality and safe
childcare for families participating in the life of MUMC.This is a
5hr./week position that includes scheduling, hiring, training, and
maintaining church nursery. For more information and to apply:
Rev. Molly Moore,Pastor of Church Life and Growth

Communion Servants Needed

Are you considering new ways to connect and serve at MUMC?

If so, you are invite to be a part of our communion ministry. You
can serve on our prep team and/or as a worship communion
server. You may sign up on the bulletin tear-off or by contact
Rev. Molly (molly@moumc.org).

New Year Volunteers Load Container

More than 20 volunteers from

several congregations gathered at
the PET Warehouse, 1908 Heriford
Rd., Friday morning, Jan. 2. The truck
arrived on time, 10 a.m., and by
noon they had the 40 ft sea going
container filled to the brim, ready
for delivery to Nicaragua. The load
included a large number of wheel
chairs, canes, and other medical
supplies plus school and office supplies, tools and tires, clothing, shoes,
toys, and more, all for use in the 111
remote rural villages where Rainbow
Network serves. Volunteers from
MUMC included Karl and Paul Schnase from Spark, Ted and Ellen
Pappas, Judy Parsons and Cleo Kottwitz. Cleo was especially
pleased with the 40 heavy duty tires purchased with a grant
from our MUMC Foundation to enable Rainbow Network staff
and doctors to travel the difficult, sometimes nearly impassable,
roads. Judy and Cleo are planning to join a Rainbow Network
Go and See tour, April 8-12, and invite others to go along and
see our Columbia resources making a difference in the lives of
our needy neighbors.

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204 S. Ninth St.
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Worship Attendance on Sunday, Jan. 4: 451

We invite you to join us for Worship: Sunday mornings at 8 a.m. in McMurry Chapel;
8:50 and 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary; and 5 p.m. in the Chapel. Sunday small groups and classes for all ages at 10 a.m.

MUMC Hosts Room at the Inn Jan. 11-Feb. 7

& Feb. 15-22
Room at the Inn (RATI) COMO
Emergency Winter Shelter will
be open Dec. 11 through March
10. Missouri United Methodist
Church will be a host church
this year, along withBroadway
Christian Church and First Baptist
Church.Numerous churches and
organizations will sponsor a week by
providing volunteers, supplies, and organization.

Three ways to help RATI:

Give to the special offering at MUMC this Sunday
Sign up to volunteer
Learn more about RATIs mission
If you would like further information about activities, donations, or to sign up as a volunteer,
go to our website (roomattheinncomo.org).

Critical Donations Needed ASAP

We will especially need perishables like milk, juice, bread, and cheese starting Sunday. Bottled
water is another donation that is given out every day.

Volunteer Training Saturday, Jan. 10

Upcoming training sessions:

Saturday, Jan. 10 from 9-11 a.m. at Missouri United Methodist Church
Friday, Jan. 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church

Jan. 8Patrick Bryant, Milt Harper

10Kathy Felts, Mike See, Betsy
Vicente 11Patricia Epple, Daisy
Grossnickle,
Leonard
Wiegand
12Connie Dorflinger, Pat Hoehle
13Karri Amelunke, Charmian Boyle,
Blake Danuser, Glenda Hofsess, Gloria
Taylor, Nathan Weil 14Jane Gerhart,
Jim Guthrie 15Evan Abernathy, Carter
Abernathy, Julia Edlund, Susan
Ferrugia 16John Cleek, Adele
Nickolaus, Ginger Schapira, Mary
Wynne Still, Beth Young 17Patricia

Blenden, Jim Jacob, Debbie Nagel, Orrie

Snook 18Ardy Battershell, Betty Burns,
John Futrell, Mary Bess Green, Anne Dart,
Qing He, Jan Loudenslager, Yvonne
Skouby 19Joshua Amelunke, Kathy Smith,
Jeff Yoakum 20Alex Ash, Mark Baechle,
Doug Mooney, Andrew Ritts, Matt Weltig,
Preston Williams 21Mary McCluskey, Dan
Rader, Jay Rader, Dudley Trice 22 Tom
Leak, David Yost 23 Chris DeMoss,
Marilynn Holm, Kerri Packard, Mary Jane
Turner, Jane Watson

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MUMC Staff: ClergyAmy L. Gearhart, Senior Pastor; Hank Jenkins, Youth Ministry Pastor; Molly Moore, Pastor of Church Life & Growth; Trista
Soendker Nicholson, Pastor of New Generations; Larry A. Williams, Pastor of Administration. Program StaffNancy Cooper, Childrens & Family Life
Leader; Courtney Gaunt, Director, Discovery Days; Teressa Gilbreth, Director of Communications; Marty Hook, Director of Music; Jo Lee, Director of
Connections; Anna Zacherl, Assistant Director, Discovery Days. Administrative StaffJill Arnold, Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor; Kathy Carson,
Administrative Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator; Brad Hegemann, Financial Assistant; Eric Hucker, Worship Technologies Assistant; Mark Pease, Facilities
Assistant; Katie Popejoy, Administrative Assistant. Music StaffCraig Datz, Organist; Kaye Miller, Bell Area Director; Rochelle Parker, Associate Organist;
Marilyn Rowe, Serendipity Choir.