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org • April 19, 2018 • Volume 31, Number 15

Worship Looking Ahead

Services • April 22: Confirmation Sunday at the
Four unique 10:30am service
worship • Thursday, April 19 @ 6:30pm Town Hall
opportunities Meeting in the Chapel
are offered on • Saturday, April 21: Columbia
Sunday. Community Band at 7pm
• Sunday, April 22: MUMC Blood Drive in
the Atrium 8:30am-12:30pm
8am
• Thursday, April 26- Sunday, April
McMurry 29: UMW’s annual Geranium Sale for
Chapel Missions
Informal worship • Sunday, June 10: Hot Summer Night’s
with a personal Concert (7pm at Missouri Theatre)
touch. Sharing
prayer concerns
MUMC Choir and the Missouri Symphony
Orchestra
Used Tombstone for Sale
is welcomed. • Sunday, July 1: MUMC Blood Drive in By Fred Leist, Lead Pastor
the Atrium 8:30am-12:30pm Some time ago I read about an
9:15am • July 29-Aug. 5: Vacation Bible School eye-catching ad in a Milwaukee,
Sanctuary Wisconsin newspaper classified
Contemporary More About section. Big, bold letters advertised:
worship that
includes a
Columbia Community Band “Used Tombstone.” The text of
April 21, 7pm Adult $10/Student $5 the ad read as follows: “Used
children’s time, tombstone for sale. Real bargain
This spring concert will feature the
Praise Band. for someone named ‘Dingo’. For more information
Columbia Community Band playing
all Missouri composers. The Columbia call…” Wouldn’t you love to know about Dingo? Who was
10:30am Community Band, one of the Midwest's this person and why did he or she no longer have need for
Sanctuary premier symphonic concert bands a tombstone?
Traditional was founded in 1981. The band offers The image of a used tombstone may at first seem maudlin
worship with membership to professional and non- or depressing. But think of it again, a “used” tombstone
music from the professional musicians from all across the suggests that its previous owner no longer has any use
choir. Mid-Missouri community. Performances for it. It has become a castoff, an unnecessary item.
include classical, contemporary, and And that’s exactly what the Easter story is all about. The
7pm festive pieces in a wide variety of message of Easter is clear: The tomb is empty. The stone
Cornerstone community venues. marker is no longer needed. Jesus is risen!
Coffee Shop But, the story doesn’t end there. The resurrection of
Contemporary Jesus is also about the new life that the Risen Christ
worship led offers each of us. Because Christ is risen we can walk into
by the Ignite a new and improved version of the life we’re now living.
College Age Real, radical change and life-transformation is possible
Ministry Team. through Christ.
A few years ago, Newsweek magazine carried a letter
from the Greenville County, South Carolina Department
of Social Services. The letter was written to a deceased
person.
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It read:
“Your food stamps will be stopped
effective immediately,
because we have received notice
that you passed away.
You may re-apply if there is a
change in your circumstances.”
As we walk with Christ deeper into this season of Easter,
I pray that each of us will experience a true and lasting
“change of circumstances” through the power of the
Risen Lord at work in our lives.
Discounted Burial Plots Available
A private donor has gifted MUMC’s Memorial Prayer Garden
with four burial plots in Memorial Park Cemetery, located
at 1217 Business Loop 70 W. They are valued at $2,195
each, but the Garden committee will sell them for $1,900
each, first come, first served. If you are interested in
purchasing a plot, please contact one of these committee
members: Dave Babel (dlbabel@aol.com), Doug Henderson
(dchenderson415@hotmail.com) or Phyllis Miller (millerp@
missouri.edu).
Children’s and Youth Ministries
Safe Sanctuaries training is available online and is now
provided at no cost to volunteers! To sign up. contact
Katja Jones at katja@moumc.org or Linda Leist at linda@
moumc.org. Children’s Ministry volunteers can sign up for
slots any time at https://goo.gl/mAkhjD.
Wheelchairs, Canes, Walkers
Rainbow Network is an ecumenical, self-help ministry
with strong United Methodist roots, serving in Nicaragua.
Last year they expanded their ministries from 8 networks
with 112 rural communities to 10 networks with 162
communities, altogether about 50,000 people. To meet
the needs in the new communities they have requested
100 wheel chairs, 50 regular canes, and 12 walkers.
Can you help? Please deliver these items to Container
Project, 1908 Heriford Rd., for the next shipment to
Nicaragua. Cash is also helpful! Make checks to MUMC
and designate, Container Project. Cleo Kottwitz is a
member of the Rainbow Board of Directors. Please
contact him for more information: 573-446-0799.
Borrow Medical Equipment
Our church has a supply of medical equipment available
for the use of our members. Currently we have walkers,
crutches, canes, one toilet extender, two shower chairs,
one bar to attach to side of bathtub, one long-reaching
gripping tool, and miscellaneous bandages. Please call the
office if you would like to borrow or donate items to this
supply.
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PIE Opportunity
Our Partner in Education (PIE), Jefferson Middle School,
needs help with their Immigration Unit simulation. This
simulation is designed to help students understand the
hardships and frustrations that were common experiences
for those who attempted to enter the United States. As
volunteers, you will be administering the many tests and
asking the students questions to determine if they are
eligible to enter the U.S. Please go to https://tinyurl.
com/jeffmiddle to sign up for a shift – your help is greatly
appreciated! If you sign up, please check in at the front
desk of JMS 10 minutes before your shift begins so they
can direct you to the proper location for the activity.
Want to Serve at Loaves & Fishes?
Missouri UMC forms teams to serve at Loaves and Fishes
the second Saturday of every month. These volunteers
help prepare and serve a warm meal, and are encouraged
to spend time getting to know the guests. Loaves and
Fishes, located at Wilkes Boulevard UMC, is a ministry
that provides a nutritious meal for the people of our
community. The impact of this ministry is far reaching, as
100-120 meal servings are provided every night. To lend a
hand drop us an email at contact.us@moumc.org.
Saturday Breakfast Café
Volunteers are needed to help serve breakfast to those
less fortunate in our community between 7:30-9:30am,
and provide food or Hy-Vee gift cards each Saturday in
April for the Breakfast Café. MUMC hosts the breakfast
in April and June. If you are interested in volunteering or
providing a breakfast item, please contact Emily Murray at
eagmurray@gmail.com.
Make Missouri Your Church Home
If you sense God calling you to join the church by baptism,
transfer, or profession of faith, we welcome you. To
express your interest or ask questions, contact Pastor
Charity at charity@moumc.org.
Want to Volunteer with Heifer?
Join us for a chance to visit with a Heifer volunteer about
upcoming ways you can help! If you cannot join us but are
still interested, email us at midmissouriheifer@gmail.com.
• Kaldi’s Coffee, 29 S 9th St.
Saturday, April 21, 8:30-10:30am
New Seekers Group Series
The Seekers Class will be presenting a series on Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Not all PTSD is military.
This series will run four consecutive Sundays through
April 29. Dr. Al Barrier, MD (one year in VietNam) retired,
and Dr. Alan Helland, chaplain, retired,(42 years at the
VA) will lead the discussion. They will cover what PTSD
is, what are the causes, what are the symptoms and
how to deal with PTSD. They will also cover the Biblical
backgrounds.
All interested adults are invited to join the Seekers
Class on Sundays at 9:15 AM in room 302.
April 19, 2018 - Vol. 31, No. 15
 Growing Deeply Sunday Sermon
a daily scripture guide
Week of April 16 - 21
“Saints Without Halos”- April 15
MONDAY: Luke 24:13-32 (NLT) Surprise Encounters
Scripture: John 21:15-19 (NLT)
The two men on the road to Emmaus were not expecting to meet anyone who After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me
had not heard about Jesus and his crucifixion. They had no idea what was to more than these?”
come! “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.”
REFLECTION: Reflect on a time when a surprise encounter became an
unexpected blessing. “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him.

TUESDAY: Luke 24:13-32 (NLT) Mistaken Identity Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
Sadness, confusion, and disappointment kept Cleopas and his friend from “Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.”
recognizing Jesus. Even though Jesus had told his followers what was to “Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said.
happen, they did not recognize him.
CONSIDER: Consider this story in two different lights. First, consider yourself as A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
Cleopas with his doubts. Next, consider this story in the light of someone open Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you
to the possibility of meeting Jesus. know everything. You know that I love you.”
WEDNESDAY: Luke 24:13-32 (NLT) Misplaced Focus Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep.
The followers of Jesus expected a Messiah, but Jesus did not fit their
“I tell you the truth, when you were young, you were able to do as you liked;
expectations. They focused on what the Messiah would do for them physically,
you dressed yourself and went wherever you wanted to go. But when you are
not spiritually.
old, you will stretch out your hands, and others will dress you and take you
QUESTIONS: Who is your Jesus? On what do you focus in relation to Jesus?
where you don’t want to go.” Jesus said this to let him know by what kind of
THURSDAY: Luke 24:13-32 (NLT) Disappointment death he would glorify God. Then Jesus told him, “Follow me.”
When Jesus died, his followers were filled with disappointment. Because Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of
Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Jesus did not come as a military leader; because Jesus did not confront the
religious and political leaders of the day, they did not know how to emotionally
reconcile what happened.
REFLECTION: Reflect on your understanding of Christianity. What, if anything,
do you need to emotionally or spiritually reconcile?
FRIDAY: Luke 24:13-32 (NLT) Recognition
Even though word had come that the tomb of Jesus had been found empty;
even though Jesus came to them as he said he would and shared Scripture,
they did not recognize him until they shared a meal together.
CONSIDER: How do you recognize Jesus? Where do you see Jesus in your daily
walk?
SATURDAY: Luke 24:13-32 (NLT) Unexpected Blessing
Jesus comes to us at unexpected times in unexpected ways. The Christ lives
within us and walks beside us as we travel our individual Emmaus walks.
PRAYER: God of promises, help us to meet each day with faith and hope with
the realization that the Jesus who was met on the road to Emmaus continues to
walk with us each day. Read or subscribe to the weekly guide at moumc.org/grow
Printed copies are available at the Connector Desk.
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Buy Geraniums, Support Missions

The Breakfast Circle will again have those gorgeous
geraniums available this Spring in the Connector on April
26-28. On Thursday, they will be available from noon to
5pm, on Friday 8am to 5pm, and Saturday 8am to 3pm. On
Sunday, April 29, the geraniums are available in the Church
Parlor from 9am until all are gone. Strawberry Hill Farm
is supplying these beautiful plants plus stunning hanging
baskets in the usual assortment of bright colors. Remember,
buy 12 geraniums and get one more FREE!

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Staff: Lead Pastor Fred Leist. Laura Bentley, Administrative Assistant; Adam Bordoni, Facilities; Tim Coday, Director of Music Ministries; Debbie
Craighead, Finance Assistant; Joan DeBoe, Pastor of Worship & Administration; Adriene Floyd, Office Manager; Courtney Gaunt, Director, Discovery
Days; Teressa Gilbreth, Director of Communications; Charity Goodwin, Pastor of Discipleship; Jacqui Jamieson, Assistant Director, Discovery Days; Katja
Jones, Director of Youth Ministries; Linda Leist, Children’s Ministry Coordinator; Jo Lee, Events Coordinator; Gabriella Miller, Nursery Coordinator;
Kim Parker, Pastor of New Generations; Preston Williams, Tech & Facility Steward; Music Staff: Craig Datz, Organist; Kaye Miller, Director of Wesleyan
Ringers; Rochelle Parker, Associate Organist; Marilyn Rowe, Serendipity Choir; Rachel Blomquist, Grace Notes Choir