November 27, 2016 v First Sunday of Advent

10:30 Worship 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

(573) 443-3111 www.moumc.org

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y Coming Together into Gods Presence z

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

PRELUDE

Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending 

(Robert Lind)

GATHERING AND GREETING

+OPENING HYMN UMH NO. 213
Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE 
Cleo Kottwitz and Judy Parsons
UNISON PRAYER
Dear God: Thank you for your son, Jesus.
Thank you for the words of the Prophet Isaiah
that remind us that you are the source of our hope.
Help us to remember to walk in the light of the Lord.
Amen.
SUNG RESPONSE UMH NO. 196
ANTHEM

Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

When Will We See the Little One?

(Albrecht/ Althouse)

y Receiving the Word of God z

SCRIPTURE

Matthew 24:36-44

This is the Word of God for all people.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON

Getting Ready

Rev. Kendall Waller

y Responding to the Word of God z

HYMN OF RESPONSE UMH NO. 206

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

PASTORAL PRAYER
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.
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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.

OFFERTORY From Heaven Above 

United Methodist Student Day Special Offering
To give your offering electronically, scan this QR code or
click the DONATE button at www.moumc.org.

(Johann Pachelbel)

+DOXOLOGY UMH NO. 94

Praise God, from whom all blessings 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!
+PRAYER OF DEDICATION

y Sending Forth into the World z

+HYMN OF SENDING FORTH UMH NO. 203

Hail to the Lords Anointed

+BENEDICTION
+POSTLUDE

Postlude Triumphal 

(Charles Sergisson)

+) 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 by
Rick Crow and Linda Keown in honor of their parents wedding anniversaries on November
23. Sherman and Clarissa Crow were married in 1940 and Kenneth and Helen Keown in
1941.

WORSHIP LEADERSHIP: Rev. Kendall Waller

Rev. Joan DeBoe; Rev. Charity Goodwin
Rev. Hank Jenkins; Rev. Kim Parker
Meaghan Linn, Interim Choir Director
Craig Datz, Organist
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Today

Advent Prayer Vigil - 8am to 5pm in the MUMC Library

Advent Wreath Workshop from 3-5pm Bring your family
and make your own Advent Wreath. If you have your base
from last year, bring it along and well have plenty of
greenery and decorations to make it fabulous!
Blood Pressure checks are available in the Connector today.
Angel Tree - If you would like to help make Christmas
come alive for 60 children (120 gifts) of men and women
incarcerated in Missouri prisons, see Dora and Greg
Thackery in the Connector this morning.
Heifer International - Volunteers are in the Connector
today with gift catalogs and information about alternative
gifts for Advent that benefit missions.
Poinsettia Dedication forms are available in the Connector
to dedicate a plant in honor of memory of a loved one.

Coming Up

Donut Sunday is next week in Cornerstone Coffee Shop.

Starts next Sunday! Characters of the Season: An Advent
Study led by Rev. Dr. Elmer Revelle on Sundays, Dec. 4,11
and 18 at 3pm in the Chapel.
Dec. 18: Christmas Party for 20-30 Somethings - Join us
for a Christmas celebration in the parlor on Sunday, Dec.
18 from 3-5pm. Bring a gift ($5 max) for a fun exchange!
Cookies and cocoa will be provided.
Cake Pan Orders - Order online directly with the company
at thatsmypan.biz/frmo10311 through Dec. 1. Items will be
delivered in time for holiday giving. Profits go directly to
UMW mission projects like Grannys House. Contact: Jan Mees
at janmees@mchsi.com or 445-7781, or Jean Gruenewald at
jean.gruenewald@gmail.com or 636-667-7486.
Ignite College Ministry Meal Volunteers - April Ravert is
inviting others to join her in providing meals for college
students on Tuesday nights. If youd like the link to a SignUp
Genius or more information, please contact her at raverta@
health.missouri.edu or 573-445-0415.
2017 Confirmation Class - If you have a son or daughter
currently in the 7th grade or higher who has not gone
through confirmation before, we encourage you to sign
them up. Confirmation will meet on Sunday afternoons from
3-4:30pm beginning Jan. 15. Register and find details online
at moumc.org/forms.
Advent Candle Lighting - During Advent, we mark our
waiting and expecting with the lighting of the Advent
candles each week in worship. We are looking for families,
couples, individuals and friends to lead the candle lighting
in each of our services by reading a litany and lighting the
candles. Contact: Rev. Joan DeBoe at joan@moumc.org.

Church Family News

Condolences to the family of Terry Keith Ward, including his

aunt Daisy Grossnickle. Keith passed away on Friday, Nov. 18,
2016. Services will be held on Monday at 10am in the chapel.

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November 27, 2016
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November 27
5pm

Name_________________________
Preferred Method of Contact:
oPhone_______________________
oE-mail_______________________

I/We would like to:

Hanging
of the
Greens
And Courtyard Tree Lighting

oSubscribe to the weekly email newsletter,

The Messenger (provide email above)
oHelp with Advent Events at MUMC
oUshers & Greeters for Christmas Eve
oUshers & Greeters for MUMC Concert
Series
oLiving Wondows on Friday, Dec. 2
oNursery Volunteers
oWorship Tech Volunteers for Christmas Eve
oChristmas Eve Office Volunteers
oAdvent Candle Lighting
oGolf Cart Drivers

oFind out more about:

oBetter Together Groups
oServing in the community
oAnother ministry:



oServe:
owith Loaves and Fishes
owith Turning Point
oas a Sunday morning office volunteer
oAttend the A Walk in Her Shoes Poverty
Simulation on Dec. 7
oI will be present for dinner.
oI will only be present for the simulation.
oId like more information about volunteering
to play a role in the simulation.

At MUMC: crafts, music, live nativity, hot

chocolate and FX (Family Experience)!