May 24, 2015 Bulletin
Content
Stay Salty
May 24, 2015
Day of Pentecost
8:50 & 11 a.m. Worship Services
204 S. Ninth St., Columbia, Mo. 65201
(573) 443-3111 • www.moumc.org
/MissouriUMC
8:50 and 11:00 a.m. Worship
The prelude is a silent, personal preparation for the worship of God.
(V) Those who are able are invited to stand.
Responsive readings: Leader (Italics) Congregation (Bold)
FWS = The Faith We Sing, UMH = United Methodist Hymnal
Children of all ages are welcome in our worship services. Children’s worship and activity packets are
available at the entrances. These green bags are marked for Ages 3-6 and Ages 7-12 and may be
left in the pew or returned to one of the baskets following worship.
Coming Together into God’s Presence
PRELUDE
“Heraldings” by Robert Hebble
GATHERING AND GREETING
VOPENING HYMN UMH NO. 159
“Lift High the Cross”
WELCOME AND MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS
CENTERING PRAYER
8:50 CHILDREN’S TIME
Nancy Cooper, Children’s & Family Life Leader
FWS NO. 2233
Children are welcome to remain with their family in worship or may proceed now to
participate in one of these ministries:
8:50 Children 1 year – 2nd Grade: Children’s Church and Serendipity Choir (Chapel/108)
11:00 Children Kindergarten and under: Nursery Care (110)
Parents and children reconnect following worship at the room listed.
ANTHEM
Receiving the Word of God
THE WORD FROM HOLY SCRIPTURE
2
Matthew 5:1-14
For the people of God, this is the Word of God.
Thanks be to God.
And may the words of my mouth,
And the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in thy sight,
O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer.
SERMON
“Stay Salty”
Rev. Amy L. Gearhart
Responding to the Word of God
HYMN OF RESPONSE UMH NO. 593
“Here I Am, Lord”
OFFERTORY “How Great Thou Art” arr. Nancy Muskrat
To give your offering electronically, scan this QR code or
click the GIVE tab at www.moumc.org.
VDOXOLOGY 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!
VPRAYER OF DEDICATION
A TRIBUTE TO REV. AMY GEARHART
Dr. Mark Adams
Sending Forth into the World
AN ORDER OF FAREWELL TO OUR PASTORS
Pastors:
We thank you, the members and friends of Missouri United Methodist Church,
for the love and support you have shown us.
We are grateful for the ways our leadership has been accepted.
We ask forgiveness for the mistakes we have made.
As we leave, we carry with us all that we have learned here.
Congregation:
We receive your thankfulness, offer forgiveness, and accept that you now
leave to minister elsewhere.
We express our gratitude for your time among us.
We ask your forgiveness for our mistakes.
Your influence on our faith and faithfulness will not leave us
with your departure.
3
Pastors:
We accept your gratitude and forgiveness, and we forgive you, trusting that our time
together and our parting are pleasing to God.
We release you from turning to us and depending on us.
We encourage your continuing ministry here and will pray for you
and for your new pastors.
All:
Eternal God, whose steadfast love for us is from everlasting to everlasting,
we give you thanks for cherished memories and commend one another
into your care as we move in new directions.
Keep us one in your love forever, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
VHYMN OF SENDING FORTH UMH NO. 519
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”
VBENEDICTION
VPOSTLUDE
“Toccata from 5th Symphony” by Charles-Marie Widor
Please join us in the Connector for a reception honoring
Revs. Amy, Larry and Molly between the 8:50 and 11 a.m. services.
TODAY’S WORSHIP LEADERSHIP: Rev. Amy L. Gearhart
Rev. Larry A. Williams, Rev. Molly Moore
Marty Hook, Director of Music; Craig Datz, Organist
Jenna Braaksma, Pianist
Flower Acknowledgments
The flowers that grace the chancel this Sunday morning are given to the glory of
God.
4
Today
• Thank you for helping us thank Rev. Amy, Rev. Larry and Rev. Molly for
their leadership and service to MUMC and offer well wishes for their
respective new endeavors. Rev. Amy’s last Sunday is today, Rev. Larry’s
last Sunday is June 7, and Rev. Molly’s last Sunday is June 21.
• Register for MUMC Vacation Bible School in the
Connector or online - July 26-30 (Evening Family) and July 27-30
(Morning) Volunteers needed! Sign up to help shepherd a group or
lead the activities so we can make this week one to remember!
• Wardrobe Collection - UMW’s Wesley Circle is collecting all
sizes of NEW underwear in packages or with tags attached for men,
women, children and teens to donate to The Wardrobe through
May 24. Please place your donations in the bin in the Connector or
give a cash donation with the notation “Wardrobe.”
• Please pray for the Haiti Clean Water Team, who is traveling
to Furcy, Haiti today. The team will return on May 28.
Coming Up
• May 29:Youth Lock-In - We will be having an End-of-the-Year
Lock-In on Friday, May 29 from 7 p.m.-7 a.m. and will include a Nerf
gun battle, games and tons of fun. See www.moumc.org to register.
• June 3: UMW General Meeting & Potluck - The UMW
General June meeting and potluck will be held at 10:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, June 3, in the Multipurpose Room. A brief business
meeting will be followed by the always beautiful and deliciously
pleasing spring potluck. All members of UMW are invited to join us.
• June 6: Attic Treasures - Save the date...and save your treasures
for the annual Attic Treasures Rummage Sale at MUMC on June 6.
Drop off your donations for the sale June 1-5 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• June 7: Kids are Moving On Up! School will soon be out and
it’s time to move our Sunday School students up to the next level!
Beginning June 7 children should move to the age/grade they will
attend in the Fall. For many this does not mean a change in rooms,
but for those who will move to a new space, their Sunday School
leaders will be taking them to their new room at the end of Sunday
School on May 31. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy
Cooper at [email protected] or 443-3111.
• June 14: Summer Choir....You’re Invited! Do you like to
sing? This is a great time to be a part of the choir for its summer
session! The schedule is simpler during the summer as there are
no Wednesday night rehearsals. Agape Singers and Chancel Choir
rehearsals are held on Sunday mornings before worship; Agape
Singers at 8:15 a.m., and Chancel Choir at 10:15 a.m. Our summer
schedule begins June 14.
Welcome to Missouri
United Methodist Church
May 24, 2015
Our Presence
Please place this sheet in the offering plate.
o8:00 Worship o8:50 Worship o11:00 Worship
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?
__________________________________
Our Prayers
oFor Prayer Team & Caring Ministries
oFor Prayer Team & Staff
oConfidential – Pastors Only
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
Our Gifts
Church Family News
• Condolences to the family of infant Kavalynn Kelley, who passed
away last week. Parents are Chad & Tedra Kelley. Services were
held at Missouri UMC last Sunday.
oMy offering is made via regular electronic
funds transfers.
oPlease send form/instructions so I can begin
donating electronically.
Name______________________________
Preferred Method of Contact:
oPhone _____________________________
oE-mail______________________________
I/We would like to:
oSubscribe to the weekly email newsletter,
The Messenger (provide email above)
oFind out more about
oNew to MUMC info classes
oSocial Justice Book Club
oUnited Methodist Women circles
oUMW Scholarships
oMUMC Foundation Scholarships
oChildren’s programming
oMUMY Youth activities
oSpark College Age/Young Adult activities
oAdult Sunday small groups
oSummer Choir starting June 14
oHaving a wedding at MUMC
oBridal Room tour
oHelp with:
oSummer Sunday School
oHelp with MUMC’s recycling
oAttic Treasures June 1-6
oVacation Bible School July 26-30
Next Sunday, May 31
Worship at 8, 8:50 & 11 a.m.
“We Are Called” I Thessalonians 5:12-19
Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson
Join us for a celebration of the recently launched Exploration Project.
Several call stories will be shared.
• Graduate Recognition: Have some
cupcakes and punch in the Connector
during the 10 a.m. hour as we celebrate
and pray for those graduating high school,
college or a graduate program.
• Surplus Book Sale Today and May 31:
As a result of some spring cleaning, we have
a surplus of books from our Adult Education
closet for sale. These are books that are
good for individual study and growth as well
as small groups. All proceeds from the sale
will help purchase new curriculum and offer
need-based scholarships for curriculum.
May 29:Youth
Lock-In
I am interested in the following:
oHow to live a life of faith
oGeneral information
oBaptism information
oMembership information
oOther ___________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
VBS July 27-31
Check www.moumc.org for details about upcoming events
or to register. Look under “News--Church Life News”
MUMC offices are closed on Monday, May 25 in
observance of Memorial Day. No Messenger will
be published.
May 24, 2015
Day of Pentecost
8:50 & 11 a.m. Worship Services
204 S. Ninth St., Columbia, Mo. 65201
(573) 443-3111 • www.moumc.org
/MissouriUMC
8:50 and 11:00 a.m. Worship
The prelude is a silent, personal preparation for the worship of God.
(V) Those who are able are invited to stand.
Responsive readings: Leader (Italics) Congregation (Bold)
FWS = The Faith We Sing, UMH = United Methodist Hymnal
Children of all ages are welcome in our worship services. Children’s worship and activity packets are
available at the entrances. These green bags are marked for Ages 3-6 and Ages 7-12 and may be
left in the pew or returned to one of the baskets following worship.
Coming Together into God’s Presence
PRELUDE
“Heraldings” by Robert Hebble
GATHERING AND GREETING
VOPENING HYMN UMH NO. 159
“Lift High the Cross”
WELCOME AND MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS
CENTERING PRAYER
8:50 CHILDREN’S TIME
Nancy Cooper, Children’s & Family Life Leader
FWS NO. 2233
Children are welcome to remain with their family in worship or may proceed now to
participate in one of these ministries:
8:50 Children 1 year – 2nd Grade: Children’s Church and Serendipity Choir (Chapel/108)
11:00 Children Kindergarten and under: Nursery Care (110)
Parents and children reconnect following worship at the room listed.
ANTHEM
Receiving the Word of God
THE WORD FROM HOLY SCRIPTURE
2
Matthew 5:1-14
For the people of God, this is the Word of God.
Thanks be to God.
And may the words of my mouth,
And the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in thy sight,
O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer.
SERMON
“Stay Salty”
Rev. Amy L. Gearhart
Responding to the Word of God
HYMN OF RESPONSE UMH NO. 593
“Here I Am, Lord”
OFFERTORY “How Great Thou Art” arr. Nancy Muskrat
To give your offering electronically, scan this QR code or
click the GIVE tab at www.moumc.org.
VDOXOLOGY 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!
VPRAYER OF DEDICATION
A TRIBUTE TO REV. AMY GEARHART
Dr. Mark Adams
Sending Forth into the World
AN ORDER OF FAREWELL TO OUR PASTORS
Pastors:
We thank you, the members and friends of Missouri United Methodist Church,
for the love and support you have shown us.
We are grateful for the ways our leadership has been accepted.
We ask forgiveness for the mistakes we have made.
As we leave, we carry with us all that we have learned here.
Congregation:
We receive your thankfulness, offer forgiveness, and accept that you now
leave to minister elsewhere.
We express our gratitude for your time among us.
We ask your forgiveness for our mistakes.
Your influence on our faith and faithfulness will not leave us
with your departure.
3
Pastors:
We accept your gratitude and forgiveness, and we forgive you, trusting that our time
together and our parting are pleasing to God.
We release you from turning to us and depending on us.
We encourage your continuing ministry here and will pray for you
and for your new pastors.
All:
Eternal God, whose steadfast love for us is from everlasting to everlasting,
we give you thanks for cherished memories and commend one another
into your care as we move in new directions.
Keep us one in your love forever, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
VHYMN OF SENDING FORTH UMH NO. 519
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”
VBENEDICTION
VPOSTLUDE
“Toccata from 5th Symphony” by Charles-Marie Widor
Please join us in the Connector for a reception honoring
Revs. Amy, Larry and Molly between the 8:50 and 11 a.m. services.
TODAY’S WORSHIP LEADERSHIP: Rev. Amy L. Gearhart
Rev. Larry A. Williams, Rev. Molly Moore
Marty Hook, Director of Music; Craig Datz, Organist
Jenna Braaksma, Pianist
Flower Acknowledgments
The flowers that grace the chancel this Sunday morning are given to the glory of
God.
4
Today
• Thank you for helping us thank Rev. Amy, Rev. Larry and Rev. Molly for
their leadership and service to MUMC and offer well wishes for their
respective new endeavors. Rev. Amy’s last Sunday is today, Rev. Larry’s
last Sunday is June 7, and Rev. Molly’s last Sunday is June 21.
• Register for MUMC Vacation Bible School in the
Connector or online - July 26-30 (Evening Family) and July 27-30
(Morning) Volunteers needed! Sign up to help shepherd a group or
lead the activities so we can make this week one to remember!
• Wardrobe Collection - UMW’s Wesley Circle is collecting all
sizes of NEW underwear in packages or with tags attached for men,
women, children and teens to donate to The Wardrobe through
May 24. Please place your donations in the bin in the Connector or
give a cash donation with the notation “Wardrobe.”
• Please pray for the Haiti Clean Water Team, who is traveling
to Furcy, Haiti today. The team will return on May 28.
Coming Up
• May 29:Youth Lock-In - We will be having an End-of-the-Year
Lock-In on Friday, May 29 from 7 p.m.-7 a.m. and will include a Nerf
gun battle, games and tons of fun. See www.moumc.org to register.
• June 3: UMW General Meeting & Potluck - The UMW
General June meeting and potluck will be held at 10:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, June 3, in the Multipurpose Room. A brief business
meeting will be followed by the always beautiful and deliciously
pleasing spring potluck. All members of UMW are invited to join us.
• June 6: Attic Treasures - Save the date...and save your treasures
for the annual Attic Treasures Rummage Sale at MUMC on June 6.
Drop off your donations for the sale June 1-5 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• June 7: Kids are Moving On Up! School will soon be out and
it’s time to move our Sunday School students up to the next level!
Beginning June 7 children should move to the age/grade they will
attend in the Fall. For many this does not mean a change in rooms,
but for those who will move to a new space, their Sunday School
leaders will be taking them to their new room at the end of Sunday
School on May 31. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy
Cooper at [email protected] or 443-3111.
• June 14: Summer Choir....You’re Invited! Do you like to
sing? This is a great time to be a part of the choir for its summer
session! The schedule is simpler during the summer as there are
no Wednesday night rehearsals. Agape Singers and Chancel Choir
rehearsals are held on Sunday mornings before worship; Agape
Singers at 8:15 a.m., and Chancel Choir at 10:15 a.m. Our summer
schedule begins June 14.
Welcome to Missouri
United Methodist Church
May 24, 2015
Our Presence
Please place this sheet in the offering plate.
o8:00 Worship o8:50 Worship o11:00 Worship
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?
__________________________________
Our Prayers
oFor Prayer Team & Caring Ministries
oFor Prayer Team & Staff
oConfidential – Pastors Only
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
Our Gifts
Church Family News
• Condolences to the family of infant Kavalynn Kelley, who passed
away last week. Parents are Chad & Tedra Kelley. Services were
held at Missouri UMC last Sunday.
oMy offering is made via regular electronic
funds transfers.
oPlease send form/instructions so I can begin
donating electronically.
Name______________________________
Preferred Method of Contact:
oPhone _____________________________
oE-mail______________________________
I/We would like to:
oSubscribe to the weekly email newsletter,
The Messenger (provide email above)
oFind out more about
oNew to MUMC info classes
oSocial Justice Book Club
oUnited Methodist Women circles
oUMW Scholarships
oMUMC Foundation Scholarships
oChildren’s programming
oMUMY Youth activities
oSpark College Age/Young Adult activities
oAdult Sunday small groups
oSummer Choir starting June 14
oHaving a wedding at MUMC
oBridal Room tour
oHelp with:
oSummer Sunday School
oHelp with MUMC’s recycling
oAttic Treasures June 1-6
oVacation Bible School July 26-30
Next Sunday, May 31
Worship at 8, 8:50 & 11 a.m.
“We Are Called” I Thessalonians 5:12-19
Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson
Join us for a celebration of the recently launched Exploration Project.
Several call stories will be shared.
• Graduate Recognition: Have some
cupcakes and punch in the Connector
during the 10 a.m. hour as we celebrate
and pray for those graduating high school,
college or a graduate program.
• Surplus Book Sale Today and May 31:
As a result of some spring cleaning, we have
a surplus of books from our Adult Education
closet for sale. These are books that are
good for individual study and growth as well
as small groups. All proceeds from the sale
will help purchase new curriculum and offer
need-based scholarships for curriculum.
May 29:Youth
Lock-In
I am interested in the following:
oHow to live a life of faith
oGeneral information
oBaptism information
oMembership information
oOther ___________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
VBS July 27-31
Check www.moumc.org for details about upcoming events
or to register. Look under “News--Church Life News”
MUMC offices are closed on Monday, May 25 in
observance of Memorial Day. No Messenger will
be published.
