February 7, 2016

8:50 & 11am 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

/MissouriUMC

8:50 & 11am 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.
They may be left in the pew or returned to one of the baskets following worship.

y Coming Together into Gods Presence z

PRELUDE

Improvisation on a Kyrie

(Lani Smith)

GATHERING AND GREETING

+OPENING MUSIC
OPENING 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 (W6)
11:00
Children Kindergarten and under: Nursery Care (W7)
Parents and children reconnect following worship at the room listed.

ANTHEM
8:50 Agape Choir

11:00 Chancel Choir

He Never Failed Me Yet 

(Robert Ray)
Rachel Bloomquist and Sam Wright, soloists
Prayer to Jesus 

(George Oldroyd)

y Receiving the Word of God z

SCRIPTURE

See page 4

This is the Word of God for all people.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON
2

Jeremiah 6:16

The Ancient Future Path

Rev. Kendall Waller

y Responding to the Word of God z

INVITATION TO COMMUNION
SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION
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
UMH NO. 378
UMH NO. 618
UMH NO. 526

Amazing Grace
Let Us Break Bread Together
What a Friend We Have in Jesus

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.
OFFERTORY
Offertory in E 
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!

(Theodore Dubois)

+PRAYER OF DEDICATION

y Sending Forth into the World z

+HYMN OF SENDING FORTH UMH NO. 555 Forward Through the Ages
+BENEDICTION
+POSTLUDE

Postlude in G

(Gustav Merkel)

TODAYS WORSHIP LEADERSHIP: Rev. Kendall Waller

Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson; Rev. Charity Goodwin-Rosario;
Rev. Hank Jenkins
Marty Hook, Director of Music
Jenna Braaksma, Pianist; Craig Datz, Organist
Flower Acknowledgments
The flowers that grace the chancel this Sunday morning are given to the glory of God
by Leesa Sobczak, in celebration of Betsy Reeves birthday,
and
by Steve, Cathy, Jeffrey and Michael Yoakum in celebration of the 1st wedding
anniversary of Patrick and Julie Durham and in honor of Rev. Larry Williams who
performed the ceremony.

The Word Proclaimed - Jeremiah 6:16 (NRSV)

Thus says the Lord:
Stand at the crossroads, and look,
and ask for the ancient paths,
where the good way lies; and walk in it,
and find rest for your souls.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the
Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Today

Donut Sunday - The Cornerstone Coffee Shop has Harolds

Donuts for sale until they run out!
Bookstore Open: Grab your books for the semester on any of
the following Sundays: Feb. 7 or 14 or Ash Wednesday Feb. 10.
Searcy Feeley has a very limited number of pecan pieces, only,
which we will be selling at reduced price just in time for your
Valentine baking. Pick yours up in the Connector this morning.
Grace Notes Choir (2nd-5th grade) meets in the Chapel at 6pm
on Sunday nights
MUMY Youth meet on Sundays at 10am & 5pm and Wednesdays
at 6pm CONTACT: Rev. Hank Jenkins at hank@moumc.org
Facebook group: MOUMY Twitter @MUMYHank
Sunday Office Volunteers Needed - We are looking for
persons to cover the office on Sunday mornings from 8:3011am.
Responsibilities: office monitoring, answering the phone, assisting
members as needed. Contact: Kathy Carson at:
carsonk@moumc.org or 443-3111, ext. 1210
Job Opening - MUMC is seeking a part-time facilities assistant to
monitor and care for the church building and vehicles. Apply online
at www.moumc.org/jobs.

Coming Up

Ash Wednesday on Feb. 10 - Service at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary.

Pancake Dinner at 5pm in Whittler Hall. The Haiti Clean Water
Team will be serving pancakes, eggs and other breakfast fixins
before the Ash Wednesday service. Please RSVP at www.moumc.
org/forms so that we have enough for all! We will collect a special
offering for Loaves and Fishes during the Ash Wednesday service.
New Seekers Class Series - On Feb. 14 the Seekers class will
begin a new six-week series based on John The Gospel of Light and
Life by Adam Hamilton. The Seekers Class welcomes any adults
looking for a place where fellow Christians grow together in our
faith. Seekers Class meets at 10am on Sundays in room 302.
Barnabas Ministry - Know of someone who needs a little
encouragement? Or has a joy to celebrate? The anonymous
Barnabas Ministry at Missouri UMC provides reminders that we
dont walk alone, but that God and a community of faith walks with
us as we share the joys and sorrows of life. Please let Barnabas
know of those who need a sign of Gods presence by putting their
name, contact information and a brief description of why they need
support at this time in the Barnabas box outside the church office. .
Community Volunteer Opportunities Loaves and Fishes - Located at Wilkes Blvd. UMC, this is a
ministry that provides a nutritious meal for the people in our
community. Missouri UMC forms teams to serve at Loaves and
Fishes the second Saturday of every month. Interested in serving?
Contact Rev. Trista at trista@moumc.org.
PATCH (Parents and Their Children) - Volunteers are needed
to drive children to Chillicothe to visit their mothers, who are
incarcerated at Chillicothe Correctional Center. Contact: Terri
Williams williams003@centurytel.net

Welcome to Missouri
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February 7, 2016
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oFind out more about
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oChildrens ministry
oMUMY (Youth) activities
oCollege Age/Young Adult activities
oSinging in the Choir
oUnited Methodist Women
oLinked to Learn Tutoring Ministry
oPrayer Shawl Ministry
oDiscovery Days Preschool
oContainer Project
oOpen Door Ministry
oServe:
owith Room at the Inn at MUMC Jan. 31
through Feb. 14
owith Loaves and Fishes
owith Turning Point
oas a Sunday morning office volunteer
owith PATCH
oParticipate in a Growth Group:
oMens GG (Rick Hart/David Barnes)
Wednesdays 9am at the HyVee on Broadway
and Fairview
oEveryone GG (Tom Watkins) Wednesdays
6-7:30pm
oEveryone GG (Terri Williams) Wednesdays
6-7:30pm
oEveryone GG (Elmer and Diana Revelle)
Wednesdays 6-7:30pm
oGraduates & Young-ish Professionals GG
(Pastor Charity) Wednesdays 6pm
oIntro to the Church (Pastor Charity)
Sundays 10am
oIntro to the Church (Jill Arnold) Tuesdays 6pm
oKoinonia (Bill Allen) Fridays
oOlder Adult GG (Cynthia Beverly) @
Lenoir Woods Tues. 10am

Sunday, Feb. 14

8am, 8:50am & 11am Worship

Rev. Kendall Waller

10:30am College-age
Contemporary Worship
in the Chapel
Rev. Kim Parker

Its Donut Sunday in the coffee shop this

morning! Stop by for a donut or your
favorite specialty coffee drink!

Room at the Inn Winter Shelter

Donations: payable to MUMC with RATI noted.

Missouri UMC is hosting the

Shelter now through Feb. 14.
If you are interested in signing
up to volunteer, let us know:
roomattheinncomo@gmail.com

Bring your own dinner & fellowship 5-6pm

Pastoral teaching & experiences at 6pm
Ministries for all ages