July 24, 2016

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

11am 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

/MissouriUMC

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

Prelude in D-flat 

(John Knowles Paine)

GATHERING AND GREETING

+OPENING HYMN UMH NO.

O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing v.1-5,7

OPENING PRAYER
SPECIAL MUSIC

Cynthia Beverley, Janet Deneke, Janet Jackson

Ladies Trio

y Receiving the Word of God z

SCRIPTURE

Luke 14:16-23

This is the Word of God for all people.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON

Beyond Low-Hanging Fruit

Rev. Kendall Waller

y Responding to the Word of God z

HYMN OF RESPONSE UMH NO. 432
PASTORAL PRAYER

Jesu, Jesu

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.
OFFERTORY Under His Wings 
To give your offering electronically, scan this QR code or
click the DONATE button at www.moumc.org.

(Robert J. Hughes)

+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. 593

Here I Am, Lord

+BENEDICTION
+POSTLUDE

The Hand of God 

(Gregg Sewell)

Flower Acknowledgments
The flowers that grace the chancel this Sunday morning are given to the glory of God by
Karen Ridge in loving memory of her parents Charles and Virginia Baldwin, and
by
Janet Dee Ruthenbergs children and grandchildren on the occasion of her 84th birthday.
Happy Birthday! We love you!

WORSHIP LEADERSHIP: Rev. Kendall Waller

Rev. Joan DeBoe; Rev. Charity Goodwin
Rev. Hank Jenkins; Rev. Kim Parker
Marty Hook, Director of Music
Craig Datz, Organist

The Word Proclaimed - Luke 14:16-23 (NRSV)

Then Jesus said to him, Someone gave a great dinner and invited many. At the time for the
dinner he sent his slave to say to those who had been invited, Come; for everything is ready
now. But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, I have bought a piece of
land, and I must go out and see it; please accept my regrets. Another said, I have bought five
yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out; please accept my regrets. Another said, I have
just been married, and therefore I cannot come. So the slave returned and reported this to his
master. Then the owner of the house became angry and said to his slave, Go out at once into
the streets and lanes of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.
And the slave said, Sir, what you ordered has been done, and there is still room. Then the
master said to the slave, Go out into the roads and lanes, and compel people to come in, so
that my house may be filled.
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

Limited Mobility Parking - The parking lot behind the church

at 10th and Elm is reserved on Sundays for our those with
limited mobility and for visitors. Others are welcome to park
across the street in the University garage (Hitt Street garage).
Thanks to the University for allowing us to use this space!
Seekers Class at 10am in room 302 - Todays guest
leader is Rev. Joan DeBoe, our new Pastor of Worship &
Administration.
Cornerstone Coffee Shop Mission of the Month - When
you visit the coffee shop in July, your tips support school
supplies & backpacks for various needs in our community.

Coming Up

MUMY Youth Ministry Events for the rest of the Summer Today - Incoming 6th graders trip to Big Surf Noon-6pm
July 31 - Youth Messy Games Night!!! 5-7pm
Aug 7-12 - Youth Week!
Youth Week 2016 - Be on the look-out this week as
information will be mailed out for Youth Week 2016. Our
theme verse this year is Hebrews 12:1 as we celebrate the
2016 Summer Olympics and the end of Summer. Youth Week
is one last opportunity for the youth of Columbia to gather
for Fun and Service through various events including a trip
to Sports Fusion in Chesterfield, a day of service at the
Food Bank and other locations here in Columbia, a visit to
a local nursing home to visit with residents, a day of ice
skating and a Swim Party to end out the week. Please look
for registrations to come in the mail and make sure you are
signed up by Sunday, Aug. 7. All youth going into grades 6-12
are welcome to join. If you have any questions, call Rev.
Hank Jenkins at 573-443-3111 or hank@moumc.org.
Mens Group Revival Trip - You are invited to join the
Wednesday Night Mens group on Wednesday, Aug. 3 for a
revival trip to Lake Creek Camp Meeting. We will be leaving
the church on the church bus at 5pm that day. The meeting
will start at 7:30pm, and the speaker is Jim Downing, Lead
Pastor at First UMC Sedalia. For more details, contact David
Barnes at 4jb4jb@gmail.com or 573-808-5544.
MUMC Blood Drive on Sunday, July 31 8:30am-12:30pm. To
schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org (keyword:
MOUnitedMethodist) or just show up at our booth in the
Atrium in the CLC! No appointment necessary.
Mens Group on Wednesday nights 6:30-7:30 in CLC 103 this
summer. Contact David Barnes, Email 4jb4jb@gmail.com;
text or call 573-808-5544.
Choir Rehearsals begin Aug. 3 and will resume singing in
worship beginning Aug. 14.
Save-The-Date Oct. 1: Welcome Service for the New
Missouri Bishop at Missouri UMC
1-1:30pm Gathering music
1:30-3pm Worship
3-4pm Refreshments

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Next Sunday, July 31

Worship services at 8, 8:50 & 11am

5 Practices: Intentional Faith
Development (Matthew 28:16-20)
Rev. Charity Goodwin
VBS Sunday

#beablessing

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Starts tonight!

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Aug. 7-12

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t-shirt and fun
events throughout the week!

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Use Your Admin Gifts at MUMC!

Want to help the Missouri UMC office run like a well-oiled

machine? Want to be a friendly face in the office and lend
a hand for various administrative tasks? Wed love to talk
to you about volunteering in the office! Please contact
Rev. Joan DeBoe or Jo Lee at 443-3111 or send an email to
contact.us@moumc.org.