WorshipServicesFour unique worship opportunities are offered on Sunday.

8 a.m.McMurry ChapelInformal worship with a personal touch. Sharing prayer concerns is welcomed.

8:50 a.m.SanctuaryWorship that includes a childrens time and music from the Agape Singers.

11 a.m.SanctuaryWorship with music from the Chancel Choir.

5 p.m.McMurry ChapelSpark Worship invites participants to engage through their five senses with God and one another.

204 S. Ninth St. Columbia, MO 65201-4818 573-443-3111 www.moumc.org July 21, 2015 Volume 28, Number 28

Next Sunday, July 26Worship at 8, 8:50 & 11 a.m. The Problem with Miracles

1 Kings 19:11-13 Favorite Scriptures sermon series

Philippians 4:4-9 Rev. Kendall Waller

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 and tell us why you chose it by email to communications@moumc.org.

Try one of our ADULT SMALL GROUPS AT 10 A.M.Room GroupCLC 106-8 CovenantCLC 107-9 Adult Bible StudyCLC 110 CrossWalk CLC 111 CONNECT 302 Seekers

Church WORKDAYSaturday, August 18 a.m. noonHeres what well be doing that day:Playground clean-up and landscapingWell furnish some donuts and coffee, so bring your gloves and join us!

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!

When you visit the coffee shop in July your tips will support the Mission of the Month: Loaves & Fishes. In June, the coffee shop tips totaled $64 for PET - Personal Energy Transportation.

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!

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Prayer Shawl Ministry 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.

Ministry NotesOhana Youth Week Aug. 4-11

By Rev. Hank Jenkins

n the Disney animated movie, Lilo and Stitch, there is a wonderful scene where the main character, Lilo, is reciting the definition of the Hawaiian word Ohana to her older sister and care-taker. In her definition she says, Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. This understanding of family is one that the youth group here at Missouri United Methodist has decided to embrace as the theme for Youth Week 2015, which will take place August 4-11.

Youth Week is an annual youth event at Missouri United Methodist Church that marks the ending of the summer break from school and allows one more chance at fun and freedom before the start of classes in the fall. This event has typically taken place the week before classes start in the Columbia Public School district. We are actually moving the date up a week this year in order to accommodate our students who attend the Southern Boone County School District and start a week earlier. As always, youth week is a time for our youth to gather in fun and fellowship and increase the bonds we all share in our love for one another and Jesus Christ.

We will kick off youth week by joining the rest of the church at an All-Church/Community BBQ and Movie Night on Tuesday, August 4. THE WHOLE CHURCH is invited to join together as a family at 4 p.m. for a time of food, fun and games, as we cook hot dogs and hamburgers, have bounce houses and other games, as well as a dunk tank. More importantly this will be a time to come together and share in laughter with our whole church family. After the outdoor festivities, we will go upstairs to the MPR to watch a movie together. Because we acknowledge that we are a part of a larger Christian and denominational family, on Thursday, Aug. 6, the youth will begin two days of mission work at Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church here in Columbia. From 9-11 a.m. on that Thursday, we will be working with Wilkes to clean up and do yard work around the outside of their church building and on Sunday, Aug 9, we will work inside their sanctuary from 1-3 p.m. to polish and clean pews, as well as other parts of their facility.

On Friday, Aug. 7, we will travel together as a youth family to Big Surf Water Park in the Lake of the Ozarks region for a day of water fun. We will meet at the church at 8 a.m. that day and travel together and return about 6 p.m. that evening. The cost of this event is $20 per person and as always, please bring a friend with you.

We will follow a day at the water park up with a day at the baseball park on Monday, August 10 as we travel to Kansas City to watch the Royals take on the Detroit Tigers. We have 25 tickets reserved for youth going into 6th grade through 12th grade at a cost of $10 per person. Once again, friends are invited to come. We will be leaving the church around 3 p.m. and will be home around midnight.

Youth Week 2015 will come to a wrap on Tuesday, August 11, with a backyard party at the home of Corey and Anna Zacherl. Once again we will have food, games and worship for the youth as we come together for a final day of fun as a family before we begin our school years. Please look for our registration and make sure to sign up for all events you would like to attend and if you are an adult who would like to help out in these activities, please contact Rev. Hank Jenkins at hank@moumc.org or 573-443-3111.

This is a time of wonderful fun, mission and worship and we look forward to drawing together as a family and showing our Ohana to each other.

Rev. Hank Jenkins

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Missouri United Methodist Church204 S. Ninth St.Columbia, MO 65201-4899573-443-3111

PeriodicalPostage

PAIDColumbia, MO

USPS No. 355460

The Messenger (USPS No. 355460) is published weekly except the last week of the year by Missouri United Methodist Church at 204 S. Ninth St., Columbia, MO. Periodical postage paid at Columbia, MO. POSTMASTER: for change of address, send to Missouri United Methodist Church Messenger, 204 S. Ninth St., Columbia, MO 65201-4818, July 21, 2015.

MUMC Staff: ClergyKendall Waller, Lead Pastor; Trista Soendker Nicholson, Pastor of Worship and Leadership; Hank Jenkins, Pastor of Youth Ministry; Charity Goodwin-Rosario, Pastor of Discipleship; Kim Parker, Pastor of New Generations 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; Mark Pease, Facilities Assistant; Katie Popejoy, Administrative Assistant. Music StaffCraig Datz, Organist; Kaye Miller, Director of Wesleyan Ringers; Rochelle Parker, Associate Organist; Marilyn Rowe, Serendipity Choir.

The church provides bus transportation to the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service.Call 443-3111 before noon on Fridays. Bus service is available to all.

Worship Attendance on Sunday, July 19: 470Join us for Worship: Sunday mornings at 8 a.m. in McMurry Chapel & 8:50 and 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

Sunday small groups and classes for all ages at 10 a.m.

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We exist to connect all people with Jesus Christ. We do this by welcoming enthusiastically, growing deeply and serving courageously.

July 21Bradley Beckmann, Mark Kirk 22Caroline Funk, Kim Lockwood, Kelly Loehr, David Pickering, Alice Wondra 23Garrett Dishinger, Diane Fitzgerald 24Marzell Allen, Greg Flaker, Ben Harvey, Susan Novinger, Brian Travis 25Mills Menser, Ashley Nagel, Sandra Norton 26Susan Callicott, Jennifer Dressler, Barb Loch, David Townsend 27Blaine Einsphar, Robert Hines, Erik Loehr, Dora Thackery 28Jan Bennett, Mark Snyder, Betty Tegerdine

Photo Disclaimer: Services and events hosted by the church are considered public. The church has permission to use images of church members for promotion, publicity and outreach materials unless advised through a non-consent form. The church will not attach names to the photographs of individuals or groups unless prior permission is given. To obtain a non-consent form, please contact the church office.

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Social Justice Book Club Fall Book Selection Becoming a Justice Seeking Congregation by William McElvaneyNext meeting: Tuesday, Sept 8, 2015 Justice is absolutely necessary for the world to have a viable future. William K. McElvaney (1928-2014), UMC Social Justice Advocate, Minister, Seminary President and ProfessorIn 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.

July 25: Puppy WashTurning Point Ministries, in conjunction with Wilkes Blvd. United Methodist Church, will be holding its first annual Puppy Wash on Saturday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church parking lot at 702 Wilkes Blvd. Proceeds will benefit Turning Point Ministries. The cost will be $5 for small breed dogs and $10 for large breed dogs. There will also be food, drinks and games for the kids. Contact Terisa Sleet or Dinesa Morris of Turning Point Ministries on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon at 573-214-4077.

Sermon podcasts available online. Go to www.moumc.org/sermons and

select the one you wish to hear.

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