204 S. Ninth St. Columbia, MO 65201-4899 573-443-3111 www.moumc.org Feb. 13, 2015 Volume 28, No.

Worship
Services

True/False Film Fest is Coming

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.

Lenten Sermon Series

Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18- EASTER, April 5

simplifying life:
3 simple rules

Once you see the new screen that was installed in

our MPR this week, you will wonder, How in the heck
did they get that ginormous thing upstairs? Join us
for the first movie to play on the new screen. TWO:
The Story of Roman and
Nyro on Thursday, March
5, at 7-8:30 p.m. in the
Multipurpose Room of
the Christian Life Center
with special guest, Curtis
Shaw Child, who grew up
in our congregation with
his brothers and mother
and father, Maryann and Bob Shaw. Pick up your free
reserved tickets in the church office now!

do no harm | do good | stay in

love with God

This Sunday, Feb. 15

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

simplifying life: 3 simple rules sermon series

Stay In Love With God Colossians 2:1-6
Rev. Amy L. Gearhart
During this weeks sermon, Rev. Amy will be interviewing
three couples from MUMC: John and Linda Maynard, Betty
and Joe Dillard and GB and Gertrude Thompson, about
staying in love with each other over 50 years.

10 a.m. Adult Small Groups

Find a Sunday Morning Offerings booklet to see all that

we have for children, youth and adults. For more info,
contact Rev. Molly at molly@moumc.org.

5 p.m. Spark Worship

Once Upon a Time: Blessed are the...

Rev. Trista Soendker
Nicholson
6:30 p.m. Spirit on Tap (faith
and life discussion) at Pizza
Tree (909 Cherry)

Brides Room Renovation

It started Feb. 13 and will take about 6 weeks. This

room at the northwest corner of the historic building
behind the sanctuary is used for bridal preparation
and a nursing room on Sundays. Thanks to Dave
Babel, Charlie Lee and Mark Pease for their help in the
demolition prior to the redesign.

The Pastors Corner

Rev. Amy L. Gearhart
Lent is Coming!
a confession to make. The outdoor Christmas
Olightk, Ijusthavecame
off the parsonage trees and bushes this week.
Luckily, they blended with the dark, frozen branches, so you
could only see them twinkling when the natural light of the sun
hit them just right. But it was time. I know I didnt want to
have to pull them off as the budding prematurely started with
this crazy weather were having. And I knew I wanted to get
the Christmas lights down before Lent began.
Lent is the season of 40 days leading up to the Easter
celebration. Lent literally comes from an old English word,
Lenten, which means springtime. Its a time to do some
spring cleaning of our souls. Its a time when Christ births a
renewal into our frozen, winter-ed hearts. Its a season of
reflection, fasting, prayer and worship when we remember
Christs sacrifice for us on the cross, and the good news of his
resurrection on Easter.
I can promise you that there wont be any Lenten sales at
Macys. There wont be any Lenten parties at any of the
downtown establishments. Its our season. A distinctly
Christian season that imitates and reflects on the journey of
Jesus to the cross. While every other major world religion has
a similar season of inner reflection and penitence, this is our
holy season of connecting anew with Christ.
Well start Lent with our Ash Wednesday service on
Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Come to
begin this holy season with the reminder that we are but ashes,
redeemed and renewed through the sacrifice and forgiveness
of Jesus Christ. Childcare will be provided as well as our
regular Wednesday Night Live meal at 5 p.m.
This Lent, our sermon series will be, How Can I Forgive?
Forgiveness is the way Jesus cleanses us from our sins; and how

Seven Weeks for Water Feb. 16-April 5

WorldwideThe Ecumenical Water Network invites you to use

this season of Lent to reflect on how we can be better stewards
of Gods Creation and live out Gods love in how we relate
to others. Since 2008, the EWN has been providing weekly
reflections and other resources on water for the seven weeks of
Lent. The theme for 2015 is Towards Water Justice: A Pilgrimage
of Justice and Peace

Seekers Class Schedule for March

For the four Sundays in March Jim Bryan, former senior pastor at
MUMC, will be leading the Seekers Class in a study called Social
Justice As Gods Vision - Gods Design. Some of the topics to be
addressed include: Defining justice - injustice; Justice as a Biblical
principle; Faith and justice; Justice and Evangelicalism; The Social
Principles of the UMC; Justice in 2015. All interested adults are
welcome to join the Seekers Class at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning
in room 302.
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our lives can be cleansed from the heaviness of others sins

toward us. Who do you know who needs to hear that word
of hope and good news? Invite them to worship this Lent.
During Holy Week, that week leading up to Easter on April 5,
here are some exciting highlights to mark on your calendar:
Sunday, March 29
Palm Sunday with 10 a.m. Palm Parade with other
downtown churches at 9th and Broadway (pray for no rain
or snow!)
Thursday, April 2
Holy Thursday Tenebrae Service at 6:30 p.m.
A service of communion, footwashing and telling the story
of Christs servant love.
Friday, April 3
The Journey: A Good Friday Stations of the Cross
Experience Cross) 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
This will be a come and go journey of visiting the places
Jesus traveled in Jerusalem on the way to the cross.
Come anytime during the Journey for an interactive and
intergenerational sensory and scripture experience.
Sunday, April 5
Easter Sunday Services at 6:30, 8, 8:50 and 11 a.m.
He is Risen! Come celebrate and join in the joy of the
Resurrection
I always find that Lent comes just at the perfect time every
yearjust when we need it. Join us, invite others, and grow
deeply in your faith as we worship, learn and serve together!
See you in church on Sunday!

MUMY MISSOURI UMC YOUTH

10 a.m. - Sunday School in Room 307

High school and middle school together
Sunday Night MUMY 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

MUMC Library Donations

The library committee appreciates your interest in our Library.

However, because of limited space we believe that you should be
aware of the guidelines that govern our acceptance of donated
materials. Donations should include the name of the person
making the donation and how we might contact you. Forms
with the list of guidelines and submission information are in the
church office to assist you with your donation. Thank you.
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Church Family News

On March 1, we are honoring Louise and Jerry Black

as they leave our community for Illinois. There will be a
reception in the Parlor from 2-4 p.m. on March 1.You
may also bring them a card or give to a Love Offering for
Habitat in their honor.
All are invited to an Eightieth Birthday Open House
Honoring Cleo Dean Kottwitz on Saturday, Feb. 14 from
2-5 p.m. in the Parlor at Missouri UMC.

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

College Age & Young Adult

Sunday at 5 p.m.
Join us for Spark Worship in the Chapel
Spirit on Tap will meet on Sunday
at 6:30 p.m. at Pizza Tree (909 Cherry)
for faith and life discussion.
Mission: A Haiti Clean Water Team is forming for June!
Small Group Wednesdays at 6 p.m.: Theology in Music bring your favorite song lyrics andtalk about what they have to
do with faith.
Questions? Contact Rev. Trista at trista@moumc.org.
Find us on Twitter/Facebook @sparkatmoumc.

Hunger, Poverty, & Ewe!

Learn to Lead and Inspire Global Action
Topics Include
Global

development

Educational
Engaging

experiences

speakers

Opportunities

to get involved

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2015

Time: 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Location: Missouri United Methodist Church,
204 S. Ninth Street, Columbia, MO*

Free event!
Please register by Feb. 14, 2015.
Pizza lunch provided after event for
$3.00 per person.

To register, email Sarah Anthony,

anthonyse@health.missouri.edu,
with the following information:

For more information, contact:

Sarah Anthony, anthonyse@health.missouri.edu
Hannah McClure, mcclurehs@gmail.com

*Parking will be available in the church lot or Hitt Street Garage.

Group/individuals name

Leaders name

# of people

Age of attendee(s)

Contact information

If you plan to attend lunch

(Check in the day of the event

begins at 9:30 a.m.)

Heifer International's mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the Earth.

Feb. 13, 2015 - Vol. 28, No. 6

Spark Online Lenten Study

Please join us online for a 40 Things Challenge throughout Lent.

Well explore daily challenges that will help us focus on God and
simplify our lives. Find us on Facebook!

Lenten Study: How Can I Forgive?

As our Lenten sermon series leads us through the topic of
forgiveness, this small group will journey through Joretta
Marshalls book, How Can I Forgive? Join us on Thursdays,
Feb. 19-April 2 from 10-11a.m. in CLC 106-8. For more info,
contact Rev. Molly (molly@moumc.com). Books are $10 and
available at the Connector Bookstore or through the office.

This Sunday: February FOS Kit

Members of Vals Circle will be in the Connector on Sunday,

Feb. 15, to collect monetary donations or kitsfor MUMCs
contribution to Womens Prison Kits for the Festival of Sharing.
This is our first of six kits (and monetary donation for rice and
beans) for 2015. Sophia Circle appreciates the assistance of
Vals Circle and the generous donations from the congregation
in this important mission project. The following description
and cost estimate is provided by the Festival of Sharing Office.
All items must meet the specifications as printed because the
prison system is very strict with requirements. Because Sophia
Circle purchases in bulk and mayreceive a discount for doing so,
thesuggested cost that is listed is only an estimate. All donations
of any amounts areappreciated.
Womens Prison Pack - Pack Value $9
1 Shampoo12-16 oz. size, (alcohol-free only, must be
transparent, example of an acceptable brand is Suave.)
1 Tube toothpaste 6 - 6.4 oz. size, (alcohol-free only,
example of acceptable brands are Ultrabrite, Colgate)
1 Deodorant 2-3 oz. size, (alcohol-free only, no roll-ons,
no mens brands, acceptable brands are Almay ClearGel,
Mitchum for Women)
1 Pencil unsharpened, (Please no promotional printing on
pencil.)
1 emery board
5 Standard envelopes with 5 sheets of writing paper (6
X 9 folded in thirds, with part of the paper not in the
envelope. )
Place only these items in a 1 gallon bag and punch a hole in the
upper right corner so it cannot be sealed tightly. Put filled bags
in boxes labeled Prison Pack.Please also label with the number
enclosed. Toothbrushes are not allowed as part of these kits.
--June DeWeese, Kari Dowell and Nancy Skouby, Sophia Circle
FOS Chairs
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204 S. Ninth St.
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Worship Attendance on Sunday, Feb. 8: 569

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.

This Week
Room at the Inn Feb. 15-22

MUMC is the host church for

Room at the Inn Feb. 15-22. If
you would like more info about
activities, donations, or to sign up as
a volunteer, go to the RATI website
(roomattheinncomo.org). Needed:
Lunch meats and sandwich cheese,
mix of fruits and greens/carrots.
Bread, orange/grape/apple juices. No breakfast oatmeal or personal hygiene items.
Tuesday, Feb. 17
The evening knitting group will meet Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. in Cornerstone Coffee Shop.
Wednesday, Feb. 18
Ash Wednesday service at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 5 p.m.: Pancake Supper provided by the Haiti
Clean Water Team as a fundraiser. Order your meal by noon on Tuesday at www.moumc.org.

Feb. 13Jack Fischer, Cleo Kottowitz, Zach

Martin, Whitney Miller, Todd Oberlin, Helen
Oetting 14Doty Browning, Bill Ridge,
Danielle Squires 15Suh Won Lee, Bob
McArthur, Katie Neal 16Georgia Davis,
Annie Lee, Steve Neal, Nick Orazio, Wade
Sanders, Dan Schapira, Elizabeth Thompson
17Deanna Harper, Phil Harrison, Liz Koenig,
Melissa Malone, Annie Phillips, Kathryn Sapp
18Nancy Gerhart, Beth Lambiotte, Rachel
Lafavre, Jeanine Morehouse, Judy Neal
19Jesseca Alexander, Betty Dillard, Sondra
Flaker, Marion Guffey, Jan Mees, Keri Moore,
Elaine Pate, JoAnne Ruhr, Jim Snider, Kevin
Stull

News from Wednesday Workouts

All are welcome to join and get your blood moving during an upbeat workout! Workouts
are held in the MPR on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Mark
your calendars for these important days! Feb 18, Ash Wednesday No Workout; March
3, T/F Film set-up Workout moved to lower level of CLC; March 25, Spring Break No
Workout; April 1, Holy Week No Workout; April 22, LAST workout of the semester

Interested in going to Haiti to install life-giving water filters?

Another Haiti Clean Water Team is forming for June. Email Rev. Trista at
trista@moumc.org for more information.
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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.