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org March 9, 2017 Volume 30, Number 10

Worship Help Lead Team Pass the Baton

Services As loyal and devoted leaders of this congregation, our
Four unique Lead Team members met with Bishop Farr and District
worship Superintendent Habben on Tuesday, March 7 to discuss the
opportunities upcoming transition of Pastor Kendall from our beloved
are offered on church, and it was very positive. Similar to a baton being
Sunday. passed in a relay race, the Bishop said this pastoral
transition process directs all of us to work together in
8am order to be smooth and successful. In the meeting we
McMurry shared information and asked many questions on your
Chapel behalf, and we felt we were heard with sincerity. The
Informal worship Bishop left us with the understanding that fulfilling this
with a personal key post is very important not only to him personally, but

Easter Week Schedule

touch. Sharing to the Cabinet who will assist in selecting our next lead
prayer concerns pastor.
is welcomed. After receiving feedback from you, some of the desired

9:15am
fPalm Sundayf characteristics we shared with the Bishop for a new pastor
included strong communication skills, positive energy, a
Sanctuary 8am, 9:15am & 10:30am person who can cast a vision and stay with us to see that
Worship that vision through.
includes a fDaily, MondayFriday 7amf As your Lead Team, we encourage you to:
childrens time
and the Agape Prayer Service in Chapel 1.) find a way to thank Pastor Kendall for his service to us
and our Lord in the coming weeks;
Singers.
fMaundy Thursdayf6:30pm 2.) prayerfully prepare to welcome a new pastor into our
church family while also embracing the outstanding clergy
10:30am
we already have;
CLC Atrium fGood Fridayf
Ignite Worship 3.) help us open our doors to new people as this transition
designed with Stations of the Cross 1pm7pm process moves forward.
college age
worshippers in
Good Friday service 7:30pm There is a great deal of opportunity and growth ahead!
Like the passing of a baton in a relay race, we must all
mind! work together to make this pastoral transition a smooth
fHoly Saturdayf one.
10:30am Guided Prayer 1pm2:30pm In Him, Your Lead Team
Sanctuary
Worship with and 8:30pm10pm Mark Adams, Mary Beck, Andrew Beverley, Mark Dressler,
music from the Sondra Flaker, Don Gruenewald, Bryan Hartnagel, Barbara
Chancel Choir. fEaster Sundayf Johnson, Lisa Lenoir, Trudy McManus, Georgia Nolph, Judy
6:30am Sunrise, Parsons, Sid Popejoy, Randa Rawlins, Charles Sampson,
Kate Stull, Betsy Vicente
8am, 9:15am and 10:30am

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HELLO Hospitality Workshop
6-7:30 pm on Thursday, April 6 in Whittler Hall
Save the date for our next HELLO Hospitality Workshop!
The purpose of HELLO (Helping Everyone Learn and Love
Others) is to nurture a culture of hospitality that extends
beyond those wearing official usher/greeter welcome.
Truly, the privilege to be hospitable belongs to each of us
--- yes you too!
Saturday Breakfast Cafe Returns
Our church will host the Saturday Morning Breakfast
Cafe each weekend in April and June in Whittler Hall.
Volunteers are needed 7:30-9:30am to assist with set up,
serving and cleanup. Those interested in volunteering
their time, or their gifts (such as food items or money to
offset the cost of the eggs and bacon provided by Hy-Vee)
should contact Emily Murray at eagmurray@gmail.com or
573-239-8937. Food items needed include gallons of milk
and orange juice, loaves of bread, boxes of cereal, hard
boiled eggs, fruit and granola bars.
We Are Better Together!
Visit the kiosks and pick up your
copy of the Better Together Guide to
see what small groups and activities
are available for all ages at Missouri
United Methodist Church!It is also
available online at scribd.com/
missouriumc.
Buy Concert Series
tickets online at
www.moumc.org/
concertseries
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20- & 30-Somethings
Better Together Group
Thursday, March 23
6pm Happy Hour at The Heidelberg
Salvation Army Benefit Concert
The Womens Auxiliary is hosting a concert today
3-4:30pm at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 914 West Blvd.
S., in memory of Liz Schmidt. Tickets are $20 adults, $10
students, 12 and under free. Proceeds help Columbias
homeless secure housing and assist them in restructuring
their lives.
Free Tax Prep
AARP has started tax prep at MUMC.
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-7pm
Church Family News
Condolences to the family of Dee Ruthenberg, who
passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017. A memorial
service will be held in the MUMC sanctuary on Tuesday,
March 14 at 10am, interment of ashes immediately
following in the Memorial Prayer Garden in the church
courtyard.
Memorial Prayer Garden - Please stop by the Memorial
Prayer Garden Book in the Whittler Hall entrance to see
the new pages honoring Myrtle and Dr. Bill Taft. These
pages were prepared by Virginia Higdon.
If you would like to announce a church members death or a birth
in a church members family, please send details to messenger@
moumc.org. Submissions will be edited for length and clarity.
March 9, 2017 - Vol. 30, No. 10
 Growing Deeply
a daily scripture guide
Week of March 6- March 11
MONDAY: Mark 11:1-11 Finding the Best
The Disciples were instructed to find a colt that had never been ridden. The colt
had to be fresh and new.
REFLECTION: Do we offer our best to Christ? Do we give from the newness of our
lives or give what is left over?
TUESDAY: Mark 11:1-11 Trust
If anyone asked why the colt was needed, Jesus instructed the Disciples to simply
say, The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately.
CONSIDER: Consider the concept of trust. The Disciples trusted the instructions
they were given. The owners of the colt trusted that the colt was truly needed
and would be returned. On what do you build your trust?
WEDNESDAY: Mark 11:1-11 When the Ordinary Becomes Special
The practice of waving palm branches and laying branches and cloaks on the
ground was normally reserved for royalty or guests of great importance.
QUESTION: Did the people truly recognize that Jesus was special, or were they
simply caught up in the moment? Do you truly recognize that Jesus is indeed
special, or are you caught up in the ritual of the Church?
THURSDAY: Mark 11:1-11 Incongruity
The people shouted Hosanna, a word of praise, and they quoted words from
the Psalms. It seems incongruous that someone greeted as a king would come
riding in on a simple colt.
REFLECTION: Jesus was the son of God and savior of the world, yet he lived a
life of simplicity and generosity.
Sunday Sermon
A New Kind of King - March 5
Scripture: Mark 11:1-11 (NRSV)
When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the
Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples and said to them, Go into the
village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there
a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. If anyone says to you,
Why are you doing this? just say this, The Lord needs it and will send it
back here immediately. They went away and found a colt tied near a door,
outside in the street. As they were untying it, some of the bystanders said to
them, What are you doing, untying the colt? They told them what Jesus had
said; and they allowed them to take it. Then they brought the colt to Jesus
and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks
on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields.
Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting,
Hosanna!
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David!
Hosanna in the highest heaven!
Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked
around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the
twelve.
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.

FRIDAY: Mark 11:1-11 Turning Points My Notes:

This story highlights the event that became a turning point in the story of Jesus.
CONSIDER: Consider the events that came about after this ride into Jerusalem.
Consider the change that was to come into the lives of the followers of Jesus and
to all lives to follow.
SATURDAY: Mark 11:1-11 Moving Forward
Jesus ended his day in an ordinary way, with a visit to the temple and a
continuation of his journey with the disciples. What lay ahead, however, was far
from ordinary.
PRAYER: As we consider this final journey of Jesus on earth, dear God, help
us consider our journey through life, striving to move forward in goodness and
grace. Read or subscribe to the weekly guide at moumc.org/grow
Printed copies are available at the Connector Desk.
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You are invited to a reception welcoming Alex

Innecco, former Music Director at MUMC
Friday, March 10, 5-7:30pm in the MPR
You can catch his choirs concert at MUMC on March 17
(Details below)

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Staff: Laura Bentley, Administrative Assistant; Nancy Cooper, Childrens & Family Life Leader; Dakota Crider, Facility Steward; Joan DeBoe, Pastor of
Worship & Administration; Adriene Floyd, Executive Assistant; Courtney Gaunt, Director, Discovery Days; Teressa Gilbreth, Director of Communications;
Charity Goodwin, Pastor of Discipleship; Hank Jenkins, Pastor of Missions & Youth Ministries; Jo Lee, Events Coordinator;Chris Munsterman,
Administrative Assistant; Kim Parker, Pastor of New Generations; Kendall Waller, Lead Pastor;Preston Williams, Tech & Facility Steward;Maile Wortham,
Nursery Coordinator; Anna Zacherl, Assistant Director, Discovery Days. Music Staff: Craig Datz, Organist; Kaye Miller, Director of Wesleyan Ringers;
Rochelle Parker, Associate Organist; Marilyn Rowe, Serendipity Choir; Rachel Blomquist, Grace Notes Choir