February 5, 2017 v Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

10:30am Service

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
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Let us prepare our hearts and minds for the worship of God

PRELUDE Ein Feste Burg  (Homer Whitford)

GATHERING AND GREETING

+OPENING HYMN UMH NO. 553 And Are We Yet Alive 

+CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: We gather as Gods people:
People: To seek direction in the living of our lives.
Leader: We gather as Gods people:
People: To be still and hear what God would have us do.
Leader: We gather as Gods people:
People: To be renewed, restored and recreated.
Leader: We rejoice that we are Gods people:
People: To serve, to love and to sing Gods praise.

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
We believe in God, the Almighty, the Creator, maker of heaven and earth.
We affirm the goodness of all that God has made.
We give thanks for the endless variety of the earth, seas and skies.
We give thanks for the bounty of creation, bounty that sustains our life.
We affirm our responsibility to be good and faithful stewards
of Gods creation.
We affirm the divine image placed in every person.
We affirm that creation is Gods gift to us, a gift that is for the benefit
of all peoples everywhere.
All praise, glory and honor belong to God, the Almighty, the Creator,
maker of heaven and earth!

ANTHEM Chancel Choir When I Survey the Wondrous Cross  (Gilbert Martin)

y Receiving the Word of God z

SCRIPTURE Luke 9:28-33

This is the Word of God for all people.
Thanks be to God.

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SERMON An Ordinary Time Rev. Kendall Waller

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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 Wesley Ringers One Bread, One Body

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 Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word  (George Walker)

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!
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+HYMN OF SENDING FORTH UMH NO. 144 This Is My Fathers World

COMMISSIONING OF GUATEMALA MISSION GROUP

(Jan Harrison, Jeremy Johnson, Rochelle Parker, Gabe Holloway,
Joe Holloway, Craig Cones, Melissa Clarke)

+BENEDICTION

+POSTLUDE Toccatina  (James Southbridge)

(+) Please stand as you are able and comfortable.

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.

Flower Acknowledgments
The flowers that grace the chancel this Sunday morning are given to the glory of God
in loving memory of Jim Weaver,
and also
by Marciele Mueller Maledy, Susan Tapia, Steve Maledy, and Scott Maledy & their families in
loving memory of H.R. and Floy Mueller, Keith Mueller and Ralph G. Maledy.

WORSHIP LEADERSHIP: Rev. Kendall Waller

Rev. Joan DeBoe; Rev. Charity Goodwin;
Rev. Hank Jenkins; Rev. Kim Parker
Charles Kyriakos, Interim Choir Director
Craig Datz, Organist
Today
Booklets Today, Better Together Fair Next Sunday! Pick up
your Better Together Groups booklet today, and plan to stop
by the Better Together Groups Fair Feb. 12. You can ask any
of the facilitators questions and you can turn in your sign
up form there as well. Most of the books will be on display.
You can purchase those in the church office or directly from
the facilitator the day your group starts.
Sing with Us in Grace Notes Choir! 2nd through 5th grade
singers, please join us on Sundays at 6pm in the Chapel!
Free 2016 Tax Prep Service - AARP has started tax
prep at MUMC. Our hours here are: Mondays 11am-3pm,
Tuesdays 3-7pm and Thursdays 3-7pm. The waiting area is in
Cornerstone Coffee Shop.
Coming Up
Facility Steward Job Opening - MUMC is seeking qualified
candidates for a part-time Facility Steward to open the
building, set up for events, greet and assist building
visitors, manage small maintenance tasks and other duties
as assigned. Find the job description and online application
at www.moumc.org/jobs.
Want to have some fun with the family? Join us for FX
(Family Experience) on Wednesdays from 6-7pm. Check out
the video to learn more: http://bit.ly/mumcfx. Our next
performance will be in March.
Festival of Sharing 2017 Donation Calendar:
February - Womens Prison Kit
March: Personal Hygiene Kit
April: Dental Kit
May: MO Readin & Writin Kit
June: Paper Kit
July: Beans and Rice Kit
Members of Sophia Circle will accept both kits that
members of the congregation wish to assemble on their own
and bring to us on the third Sunday, as well as monetary
donations to be sent to the church office.
MUMC Concert Series - Tickets for all concerts can be
purchased online at www.moumc.org/forms or at the door
where we will accept cash, checks or credit/debit cards.
COMMUNICATION CARD
February 5, 2017
Please tear off and place
in the offering plate.
Service: o8am o9:15am o10:30am
Name _______________________________
Street Address ________________________
_____________________________________
City, State, ZIP ________________________
Phone ____________________________
Email_____________________________
This is a new: oAddress oPhone oEmail
I am a/We are:
oMember(s)
oGuest: o1st time o2nd time
oRegular Attendee(s)
oStudent at ______________________
How did you learn about us? ____________
___________________________________
Prayer Concerns
oShare with Prayer Team & Caring Ministries
oShare with Prayer Team & Staff
oConfidential Pastors Only
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________

Church Family News ___________________________________

Condolences to the family of Stephen Scheneman, who oMy offering is made via regular electronic
passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. Services were held funds transfers.
yesterday.
oPlease send form/instructions so I can
If you would like to announce a church members death or a birth
begin donating electronically.
in a church members family, please send details to messenger@
moumc.org. Submissions will be edited for length and clarity.
I/We would like to:
oSubscribe to the weekly email newsletter,
The Messenger (provide email on other side)
oJoin a Better Together Group
oFind out more about:
oBetter Together Groups
oFacility Steward job opening
oOpen Door Ministry
oIgnite College Age Ministry
oYouth Ministry (grades 6-12)
oChildrens Ministry (birth-grade 5)
oGrace Notes Choir
oDiscovery Days Preschool
oMens Group
oServing at the Room at the Inn Winter
Shelter (MUMC hosts Jan. 29-Feb. 12,
more info: roomattheinncomo.org)
oServing in the community
oServing on the MUMC bus & golf cart
drivers team
oHelping with MUMC facilities projects
oServing meals for Ignite Ministry
oFestival of Sharing
oSuggest someone for Barnabas Ministry

Mission of
the Month
When you visit the
coffee shop in February
your tips will support our
Mozambique Partnership.

ignite worship today at

10:30am in the atrium