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org • May 10, 2018 • Volume 31, Number 18

Worship Looking Ahead

Services • Sunday, May 20: Honoring Our High
Three unique School Graduates during worship,
worship followed by a reception after the
opportunities 10:30am service
are offered on • Sunday, June 3: Donut Sunday in
Sunday. Cornerstone Coffee Shop
• Sunday, June 3 – Missouri Symphony
Conductors Concert at 7pm in the
8am
Sanctuary
McMurry • June 8-10: Missouri Annual
Chapel Conference in Springfield, Mo.
Informal worship • Sunday, June 10: Jim Bryan will be
with a personal guest preaching at all three worship
touch. Sharing services
prayer concerns • Sunday, June 10 – Hot Summer Night’s
is welcomed. Concert at 7pm in the Sanctuary - The
Missouri United Methodist Choirs, under
9:15am the direction of Dr. Tim Coday, will join
Sanctuary forces with Maestro Kirk Trevor and
Contemporary the Missouri Symphony Orchestra , and
worship that the concert will feature Ralph Vaughn-
includes a Williams’ Serenade to Music.
children’s time, • Sunday, July 1: MUMC Blood Drive in A Busy Time...A Joyful Place
Praise Band. the Atrium 8:30am-12:30pm By Fred Leist, Lead Pastor
• Sunday, July 1: Donut Sunday in
Cornerstone Coffee Shop This is a busy time here at MUMC, and this is a joyful
10:30am place to worship, serve and grow together. Let me
Sanctuary • Sunday, July 15: Dessert with the
Pastor take this opportunity to highlight a few events that are
Traditional upcoming in the next few weeks.
worship with • July 29-Aug. 3: Vacation Bible School
Rolling River Rampage! Find more info This Sunday, May 13, is Mother’s Day. We will pray for
music from the
and registration at moumc.org/vbs our mothers and give thanks for them during our service.
choir.
We will also continue our FUEL: Faith Unleashed in
Everyday Life message series by focusing on another
Church Family News big catalyst that God consistently uses to drive our
Condolences to the family of Shirley growth in faith. The catalyst we’ll be looking at this
Stewart, who passed away on Tuesday, Sunday is “Providential Relationships”. We’ll focus on
May 8. Graveside services will be held the reality that there’s a deeply spiritual component to
at 9am Saturday at Memorial Gardens. relationships. God has a way of bringing people into our
Prayers also to Terri Williams on the lives (sometimes for an entire lifetime, sometimes for just
death of her mother, Dixie Hunt, who a season, but always for a reason) to build our faith and
passed away on Wednesday. Services help us grow.
are to be held in Independence, Mo. Sunday, May 20, will be a special day. It is Pentecost
If you would like to announce a church Sunday, and we will begin a 72-day Prayer Emphasis,
member’s death or a birth in a church asking God to bless our new Sunday morning worship
member’s family, please send details to configuration, including the launching of our new Modern
messenger@moumc.org. Submissions will be Worship Service in the MPR this Fall.
edited for length and clarity.
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Heritage Sunday on May 20
Pentecost is the perfect time to initiate this prayer In addition to honoring our seniors graduating from high
emphasis because we will be depending deeply on school on Sunday, May 20, we also would like to honor our
the power of the Holy Spirit to guide us as we seek to members who have been with us for 50 years or longer.
accomplish our mission of “Connecting All People to Jesus If this is you, please make sure your name is on this list!
Christ”. Just as the disciples were meeting together “in If you know of someone who should be on this list who is
one accord” on that first Pentecost, so we will need to not, please let us know! Please also help us review the list
work together in a spirit of united purpose as we prepare and let us know if you see any names of those who have
for a successful transition this Fall. On that Sunday we moved away, are no longer active or deceased.
will also be honoring our graduating High School Seniors. Send corrections to Adriene at adriene@moumc.org.
In addition, since May 20 is “Heritage Sunday” on the
calendar, we will offer special recognition for all those Adams, Billye Mendenhall, Tom
who have been members of MUMC for 50 or more years. Babel, Carole Miller, Betty
We will have recognition certificates available for each Babel, Dave Murphy, Alan
of these special people and hope you’ll be here to offer Bailey, Elizabeth Murphy, Billie
thanksgiving to God for their long-term faithfulness and Bayer, Mary Nicholls, Brenda C.
service. Blackmore, Joan Niemeyer, Margaret
Blenden, Patricia Norton, Alan
This Sunday I’ll give you an update on the funds being Block, Carl Norton, Sandra
raised in support of the two mission trips that our youth Block, Joy Parsons, Judy
will be participating in this Summer. We have set a Brake, Harold Pickard Jr, Alex
goal of 100 shares @ $25 per share in support of these Carter, Fern Pickard, Anne-Marie
life-changing events for our youth. If there’s a better Cleek, John Rodgers, Edy
investment, one that pays bigger dividends, I don’t know Cleek, Sally Schilling, Sally
what it would be. Thanks to all who have joined together Epple, Patricia Schubert, Sandra
in supporting our own youth through this fundraiser. Fleeman, Irma Schuppan, Susan
I’m looking forward to seeing you in worship this Gibbens, Charlie Scofield, Mable
weekend. Gibbens, Jean Sharp, Leroy
Guffey, Marion Shaw, Mary Ann
Foundation Scholarships Harl, Carol Snider, Julie
The Board of Directors of the Foundation of the Missouri Higdon, Virginia Snow, Joyce
United Methodist Church administers a scholarship fund. Huffine, Dee Spry, Melinda
Awards are made to persons who need financial help Hyatt, Mary Ann St. John, Clint
while preparing for careers in church-related vocations. Jacob, Carolyn St. John, Helen
The recipient may attend any school recognized by the Johnson, Darlene Sulzberger, Harry
United Methodist Church and by the Board of Directors of Johnson, Harold Tegerdine, Betty
the Foundation of MUMC for educating religious workers. Johnson, Lonetta Tegerdine, George
An applicant should have completed at least two years Johnson, Marcella Thompson, GB
of college work. Interested applicants should request a Jones, David L. Thompson, Gertrude
scholarship application by e-mailing scholarships@moumc. Kasmann, Bill Turner, Jim
org, or by visiting moumc.org/scholarships. The deadline Maledy, Marciele Turner, Maybelle
for all materials is June 30, 2018. Maledy, Steve Unklesbay, Kenneth
Leadership Opportunities Manning, Margaret Ann
Manning, Roy
Watson, Hiram
Weston, Betty
We’d like to thank a few of our long-time, faithful
McClure, Barbara J. Wolff, Eileen
volunteers who are moving on to serve in other ways,
McCluskey, Mary Wood, Barbara
and let you know about a few opportunities to lead in
McGee, Michael Wood, Phil
important ministries of the church.
McQuigg, Jane Woods, Janell
• Acolyte Coordinator: Eric Hucker has served in this
Mendenhall, Richard
role but is moving to Jefferson City.
• CROP Walk Coordinator: Cleo Kottwitz has served us
well and is seeking someone to fill his shoes. Something New is Coming
• Saturday Breakfast Cafe Coordinator: Emily Murray Interested in being a part of the new 10:45 modern
has led this volunteer coordination effort for many service launching this fall? Interested in attending,
years and would like to find a new coordinator. participating or supporting it in some way? We’d like to
All of these volunteers have enjoyed their roles and know who you are and keep in touch with you! Please
would be more than happy to share their knowledge email Teressa at communications@moumc.org to be
and encouragement with you. Please email Teressa at added to the growing community interested in doing a
communications@moumc.org for more info and to connect exciting new thing at MUMC.
with these outgoing leaders.
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 Week of May 14 - May 19
Sunday
growing deeply
MONDAY: Philippians 2:1-4 Relationships
We encounter many types of relationships in our life-time: family, friends, business, “Providential Relationships”- May 13
work-related, social. Each relationship brings something unique into our lives. Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4 (NLT)
REFLECTION: Think of the types of relationships you have experienced in your life
and reflect on the various ways your life was impacted by them. Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from
his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and
TUESDAY: Philippians 2:1-4 Multi-directional Love compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with
The relationship we have with God can be likened to the standing beam of the each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and
cross. Love flows from God to us and back to God. The relationship between human purpose.
beings can be likened to the cross beam. As we experience God’s love we send it
outward to others and receive it as well. Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as
REFLECTION: Reflect on the picture of the cross as a love flow between us and God better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an
up and down and a reflective love flow outward to all of creation. interest in others, too.
WEDNESDAY: Philippians 2:1-4 Positives New Living Translation (NLT)
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This passage speaks of the attitude of Christ in positive terms: encouragement, Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
comfort, fellowship, tenderness, and compassion. If we are to take on the spirit of
Christ, we, too must find ways to emulate the attitude of Christ.
CONSIDER: Consider someone whom you feel exemplifies the attitude of Christ then MY NOTES:
reflect on the positive behaviors and attitudes you see exhibited in that person.
THURSDAY: Philippians 2:1-4 Negatives
This passage ends with warnings against negative attitudes: selfishness, arrogance,
self-importance, and judgement.
QUESTIONS: What positive and negative attitudes do you recognize in yourself?
What needs to change for you to emulate the attitude of Christ?
FRIDAY: Philippians 2:1-4 Meaningful Encounters
God sent Christ to be our savior indeed, but Christ is also a guide and friend.
God also sends people into our lives to be examples, guides, friends, and positive
influences.
REFLECTION: Think back on your life. Have you had the experience of someone
coming into your life for whatever brief a time who had a meaningful and positive
influence on you?
SATURDAY: Philippians 2:1-4 Awareness
Having the positivity of Christ does not only apply to behaviors. We must walk
positively through life with the assurance that God guides our paths in the things
we do and in the people we meet.
PRAYER: God of relationships, help us to not only adopt an attitude of positive
behavior as exemplified in Christ, but also an attitude of trust as we welcome
those into our lives who can nurture that positivity. Read or subscribe to the weekly guide at moumc.org/grow
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May 20 Graduate/Heritage Sunday: Help us make sure we can honor all of our
high school grads and members who have been with this church for 50 years or
longer on May 20. Email us your info at communications@moumc.org.

Vacation Bible School Help Us

July 29-August 3 Honor Our Grads!
moumc.org/vbs On Sunday, May 20, we will recognize our graduating
Join us for the ride of your lifetime with God! Your High School Seniors in all of our morning worship
rafting adventure will include inspiring Bible stories, services and host a reception in their honor following
amazing science, fun music, creative crafts, and our 10:30am Sanctuary Worship Service. If you have
rowdy recreation. a graduating senior in your family, please contact
Teressa in the church office at communications@
Please stop by the promotion corner in the
moumc.org. She will gather information and pictures
Connector to find opportunities for everyone,
for a slide presentation honoring our graduates. We
including volunteers that want to help bring God’s
don’t want to leave anyone out, so please let us know
love to life. See you there!
about your graduate!

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Staff: Lead Pastor Fred Leist. Laura Bentley, Administrative Assistant; Adam Bordoni, Facilities; Tim Coday, Director of Music Ministries; Dawn Davis,
Full-Charge Bookkeeper; 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 Youth Ministries; Linda Leist, Children’s Ministry Coordinator; Jo Lee, Events Coordinator; Gabriella Miller, Nursery 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