Spring 2017

204 S. Ninth St. Columbia MO 65201

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Welcome
from Pastor Charity & the Better Together Coaches
The vision of becoming a church of groups continues to call us forward. We
have had as many as 150 people in groups of all sizes and types, which is
awesome! Why groups? Groups make our large church feel smaller. Groups
provide a place to struggle, ask questions and be known in community. In a
Better Together Group, you will be part of a gathering of people who meet
weekly and share together in learning, service and fun.
My prayer is that youll find a group that will be just what you needed,
just when you needed it.
Here a few things you may not have heard about groups:
They are for our friends, co-workers, family and us. You dont have to
attend Missouri or call yourself a Christian, so invite any people you know!
Joining a group is not a life-long commitment. Groups range from as little
as six weeks or as much as a year. We want you to find a good fit.
You can drop in on Sunday morning groups at any time!
Better Together Fair Sunday, Feb. 12 in the Connector
Meet group facilitators and participants, see the curriculum, ask any and all
questions you may have. When you sign up for a group youll get a cool Better
Together Button to show your support for the month.
Two Ways to Sign Up:
1. In the back of this catalog is a form you can complete and place in the
Sunday offering or drop off at the church office.
2. Sign up online at www.moumc.org/forms (Choose Better Together Group
Sign Up from the list of forms.)
New for Fall 2017
New to the booklet and the sign-up page is a section about groups coming Fall
2017 in which you can start giving your input and thoughts into to help shape
them. One is an entrepreneur group, the other is for single moms. Last year
we revived Disciple Bible Study, and with certainty we will offer Disciple II in
the Fall. We think it will be a large group, so if you already know you want to
do it (no other Disciple studies are required) go ahead and check your interest
on the back page under the heading Coming Fall 2017.
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Books and Paying
Some of the groups require books. If you sign up using the form in this catalog,
prepare a check for your book (write the group name in the memo) and place
in the offering or bring to the office.
If you sign up online,
You will have the option to pay now with a credit/debit card.
(Then pick up the book at the office or on the first day of your group
from the facilitator.)
You may also choose to pay later.
Write a check with the group name in the memo and place in the
offering, bring to the office or give to the facilitator.
Books will be in the office for pick up or at your groups first gathering.
You can also purchase your book on your own through Amazon or your favorite
bookseller.
New Here?
Welcome to Missouri...if you are new to the church or have been attending
regularly, this is a thank you for joining us and an invitation to participate in a
group. I know that can be a little scary for some, so feel free to email me and
we can chat online or in person about a group for you... I love to put names
with faces, hear your story and connect you with others. Any guidance I can
provide, Im honored to do so.
So here we go on the faith ride of a lifetime! Were no longer riding alone,
but going on an adventure with others. Who knows what youll discover about
yourself, or others? How will you will feel after experiencing group lifefull
and supported? What surprises lie ahead? Youll only know if you choose to ride!
Charity Goodwin, Pastor of Discipleship
charity@moumc.org
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Painting The Stars (Everyone)
Sundays @ 2pm in CLC 108

Better Together
Celebrating the communion of science and faith, Painting the Stars explores
the promise of evolutionary Christian spirituality.
Facilitators: Bill Allen & Janet Deneke

Groups (Listed by day of the week)

Sundays
Becoming a Praying Church (All Ages, Men & Women)
Sundays @ 8am, 9:15am, 10:30am in the Library (2nd floor)
Inspired by the Breakthrough Prayer series, youre invited to pray during one or
more services. A great way to practice praying is silently or with others.
Convener: Julia Goodell
Seekers (All Ages, Men & Women)
Sundays @ 9:15am in Room 302
This adult group fosters open thinking and works to provide meaningful faith
development. The group began a 12-week study on Jan. 8 of First Light, Jesus
and the Kingdom of God by John Dominic Crossan and Marcus Borg. The study
features a 20-minute video, reading material to study before each session and
time within each class for extended discussion.
Facilitator: Mark Headley
Adult Bible Study (All Ages, Men & Women)
Sundays @ 9:15am in CLC 107-109
We share a passion for the Scriptures. Class includes shared prayer concerns,
reading and discussion looking both at the Biblical context and the application
of Scripture to our lives as Christians. We also serve local missions such as The
Wardrobe and sometimes gather for lunch during the week.
Facilitator: Julia Goodell
CONNECT (All Ages, Men & Women)
Sundays @ 10:30am in CLC 110
Join us as we discover how we can understand current events in relation to our
Christian faith and United Methodist heritage.
Facilitator: Karen Hayden & Adam Jenkins
Covenant (All Ages, Men & Women)
Sundays @ 10:30am in CLC 108
The Covenant group is a free-wheeling discussion group based on Christian
study and books.
Facilitators: Bruce & Lisa Miles
Mondays
Social Justice
Mondays @ 6pm in CLC 107/109
The racial events of the past year and the prayers we have prayed lead us
to know more and do more. This is a start. We read and act so that we begin
making new decisions and finding our voice as a church against racism. This
group will be discussing the book, Healing the Heart of Democracy: The
Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit by Parker J. Palmer.
Facilitator: Roy Robinson
Feed Your Faith (Couples)
Mondays @ 6:30pm in homes
With a home-cooked meal and table talk, this group will be discussing the book,
Unbinding Your Heart: 40 Days of Prayer and Faith Sharing by Martha Grace
Reese. This book shares about the church today coupled with a daily devotion
and practical tools to begin sharing your own faith story.
Facilitators: Kendall and Gale Waller
Tuesdays
Revival: Faith as Wesley Lived It
Tuesdays @ 9:45am at Lenoir Woods, 3710 S. Lenoir St.
Residents at Lenoir or those who can visit will join an a robust and thought-
provoking conversation based on this book by Adam Hamilton.
Facilitator: Cynthia Beverley
Christian Century (Everyone)
Tuesdays @ 6pm at in homes
The Christian Century is a progressive, ecumenical magazine that explores
what it means to believe and live out the Christian faith in our time. The
magazine remains a voice of generous orthodoxy, both loyal to the church and
open to the world.
Subscription: One-year online-only subscription for $19.95, or one-year print
subscription (includes online access) for $24.95. Go to christiancentury.com
Facilitator: Rev. Glen Lashley
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Wednesdays
Disciple Fast Track: New Testament (Women)
Wednesdays @ 8:30am in CLC 108 Book $15
This overview offers 12 weeks of exploration of the New Testament.
Facilitators: Jo Lee & Paula Donoho
Open Sharing (Everyone)
Wednesdays @ 9am at the Columbia Area Senior Center, 1121 Bus. 70 E.
Offering a place for people to explore their faith, talk about scriptures and
pray. This is a no-agenda, drop-in format group.
Facilitator: Ted Craig
Coffee, Cards, and Conversation (Everyone)
Wednesdays @ 9:30am in the facilitators home, 106 E. Stewart Rd.
Designing and sending greeting cards to people we catch doing good, when
we hear of celebrations as well as needed encouragement. Mickey is all about
relationships and she loves designing custom greeting cards. Come learn how or
share your own expertise.
Facilitator: Mickey Havener
FX: Family Experience (Families, All Ages)
Wednesdays @ 6pm in CLC 103 (Performs at different times/locations)
Families with children in elementary school work together (set design, production,
singing, acting) to create a high-energy shared experience that puts parents, kids
and leaders in the same room for an equal dose of truth and laughter.
Facilitator: Walt McManus
Mens Group (Ongoing)
Wednesdays @ 6:30-7:30pm in CLC 102
The mens group discusses mens topics, prayer concerns and volunteer
opportunities. We are currently focusing on Rev. Wallers challenge to pray in
various church settings, and we are looking at passages from Psalms.
Facilitator: Wade Sanders
Disciple Fast Track: New Testament (Everyone)
Wednesdays @ 6:30pm in CLC 110 Book $15
This overview offers 12 weeks of exploration of the New Testament.
Facilitator: Julia Goodell
Thursdays
Koinonia (Everyone)
Thursdays @ 8am in the Library Book $10
Participants will discuss daily scriptures and readings from Upper Room
Discipline-2017 A Book of Daily Devotions.
Facilitators: Sondra Flaker and Melissa Clarke
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Seasons; Symbols, and Sacraments (Everyone)
Thursdays @ 6:30pm
Learn whats behind the things we see and do in worship. The colors, the light,
the order all have a meaning.
Facilitator: Rev. Joan DeBoe
Disciple Fast Track: New Testament (20- & 30-somethings)
Thursdays @ 7pm in homes Book $15
This group will focus on the new Testament. In addition, social gatherings will
be promoted throughout the year.
Facilitators: Logan and Jessica Cole
Fridays
The Last Week: Jesus Final Days (Everyone)
Fridays @ 11:30am in the Library Book $15
The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesuss Final Days in
Jerusalem by Marcus J. Borg & John Dominic Crossan is about the last week of
Jesus life, a week of extraordinary importance for Christians. This book will
help shape our Lenten worship.
Facilitators: Bill Allen & Linda Robb
Coming Fall 2017!
DISCIPLE II: Into the Word, Into the World (Everyone)
Tuesdays @ 6-8:15pm at the church (32-week study with some breaks)
Focus on Genesis and Exodus in the Old Testament and Luke and Acts in the
New Testament. In this study, participants explore the beginnings of the people
of God and what it means to be a child of God as well as the beginnings of
the Church of Jesus Christ. If you think this might be a fit for you, go ahead
and indicate that on the back page of this booklet. We may need more than
one group. Your feedback helps us plan. No previous Disciple study needed.
Facilitator: Gary Beahan
Entrepreneurs Group
If you are a business owner, support businesses or an aspiring entrepreneur,
theres a group forming for you. With your input, this group will take shape
over the next few months and be ready to blast off next fall.
Facilitator: John Beverstein
Single Moms Group
Are you a Single Mom with a desire to connect with other Moms going through
the same struggles as you? OR maybe you have a heart to support single moms.
Thecaringpeople.org supports churches to create care and support for single
moms. If you want to learn more about forming this group check the box on the
sign up and info sheet at the back of the booklet.
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Other Growing Options
Music Ministry: Choir Rehearsal
Agape Singers Choir Rehearsal Wednesdays @ 6:15pm in CLC 101
This choir rehearses to sing for the 8:50am Sunday worship service. Repertoire
includes gospel, contemporary, and folk, accompanied by keyboards and drums.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal Wednesdays @ 7:30pm in CLC 101
This is an adult, mixed ensemble that provides primarily traditional choral
literature for the 11am worship service.
Wesleyan Ringers rehearsal on Tuesdays 6:30pm on 4th floor
Service Opportunities
Watch for details!
Missouri UMC is a church rich in service opportunities
as we reach into our surrounding community and the
global community. There are a variety of ways to be in
mission and service through small groups, all-church
efforts and individual interest. Contact Rev. Hank
Jenkins at hank@moumc.org.
Spiritual Connections
Lets celebrate the joys of everyday life as part of our
spirituality, interlacing fellowship, stillness, prayer and
attentiveness to God. Opportunities to participate,
such as a fellowship dinner, Advent event and Lenten
event, will be announced throughout the year. For
more information, please contact Debbie Luchenbill, Terri Williams or Julia
Goodell at cf7cf7@gmail.com.
Wednesday Night Workout
Wednesdays @ 6:30pm in MPR Atrium
Wear comfy clothes, bring an exercise mat and a bottle of water and be ready
to move! Drop in and join us any time!
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United Methodist Women
UMW purpose: To be a community of
women whose PURPOSE is to know God and
to experience freedom as whole persons
through Jesus Christ, to develop a creative,
supportive fellowship, and to expand
concepts of mission through participation
in the global ministries of the church. The
Unit - the full body meets together three times a year. Individual circles and
interest groups meet as decided upon within the group.
For more info, email Georgia Nolph, UMW president, at nolphkg@gmail.com.
UMW Circles
UMW Circles gather for fellowship and support, pray together, and study and
learn about the needs of and ministry with women and children around the
world. The women of UMW also raise money and give their time and talents for
mission. All circles and interest groups are open and welcome new participants.
Breakfast Group Circle
2ndTuesday of the month @ 8:30am at Upper Crust, 3919 Providence Rd.
Christian fellowship and discussion of problems confronting Christians
Esther Circle
2ndWednesday of the month @ 9:30am in room 304
Works on fabric projects for MUMC and missions
Bratton-Cunningham Circle
3rdWednesday of the month @ 9:30am at members homes
Stays informed about current mission needs and current societal events
Searcy-Feely Circle
3rdWednesday of the month (January-May and September-November)
at 10am in the Parlor. Focuses on education, spiritual growth, hands-on
mission and fellowship
Gibson Circle
3rdThursday of the month @ 9:30am in the Parlor
Mission emphasis is Coyote Hill Christian Childrens Home
Wesley Circle
2ndThursday of the month @ 1pm in the Parlor
Works helping those inside and outside of the community
Sophia Circle
2ndThursday of the month @ 7pm in the members homes
Collects kits for the Festival of Sharing as well as projects meeting the
needs of the community
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Recovery Support
Vals Circle
3rdThursday of the month @ 5:30pm at a downtown restaurant followed by
a meeting and program at 6:30pm in the Parlor

Groups
Educates on needs and mission issues

Eagle Online Circle

Anytime, all the time! A devotion is posted online weekly.
Designed for women who are comfortable with the computer and desire to The church offers space to these groups which are independently facilitated.
communicate from home and/or work

Monday Evening Book Club

First Mondays @ 7pm in homes
Join us for fellowship and conversation as we share in reading a variety of
books from various genres and various service projects.

MUMC Book Club

Second Wednesdays of odd-numbered months @ 10am in the MPR Atrium
Books are chosen by the group and lively conversation always ensues.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

2nd Wednesdays @ 1:30pm in rooms 204-205
(January, March, May, September, November)
This group knits or crochets prayer shawls to provide warmth and comfort to
people in our church and the community that are going through a significant
event. Please let us know when someone would like to receive a prayer shawl.

Quilters
Thursdays @ 1pm in Room 303
Anyone interested in hand-quilting is welcome to join us as we quilt and
fellowship together. We charge for hand quilting and all proceeds are donated
to UMW mission projects.
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For Kids For Youth

Sundays Sundays
Worship, Kids Worship! and Sunday Morning Youth Better Together
Serendipity Choir Group
Sundays @ 9:15am in Whittler Hall Sundays @ 10:30am in the Youth Room
Children participate with their families in worship Group for youth in grades 6-12 focusing on Bible study
and then can be dismissed to Kids Worship! and plus life application.
choir. If families wish for children to remain in
worship, Childrens worship bags are available with Sunday Night MUMY
activities to help them connect to worship. Sundays @ 5pm in the Youth Room
A gathering of youth in grades 6-12 that includes dinner, worship, small group
Whittler Treehouse Early Childhood discussion and games. We begin promptly at 5pm, eat dinner and then have a
Ministry, Studio K-5, Worship large group worship and message. We then move into small groups by grade and
Sundays @ 10:30am allow the youth to have discussions over the nights topic plus whatever is going
Children begin in age-level classrooms, move to a on in life.
large group video lesson and return to small groups
to participate in active learning. Acolytes
Infants (Birth-18 mo.) W5 Sundays @ 9:15am and 10:30am services
Terrific Twos W7 Youth serving as Acolytes is an important part of developing leadership within
PreschoolW4 our youth program. Contact Hank Jenkins (hank@moumc.org) for training info.
Pre-KW3
K-1st Grade CLC 103
Confirmation
Our 2017 Confirmation Class will begin meeting in January and classes will
2nd Grade CLC 102
continue through April. Confirmation is open to all youth in the 7th grade or
3rd Grade CLC 104
older who have not gone through confirmation. Confirmation students learn
4th-5th Grade CLC 105
what it means to be a United Methodist Christian in todays world using
Grace Notes Choir Scripture, Tradition, Reason and Experience as a guide in life decisions.
Sundays @ 6pm in the Chapel (SeptemberMay)
Children in grades 25 learn together through music. Youth Leadership Team
All youth are invited to participate in the Youth Leadership Team. This team
Wednesdays helps the Pastor of Youth Ministries decide what topics the youth will focus
on, what activities the youth will participate in and they help design and lead
FX (Family Experience and Faith certain youth activities throughout the year.
Expressions)
Wednesdays @ 6pm in CLC 103 Youth Fall Retreat
Families with children in elementary school work In November the youth travel to a local retreat center for a weekend away to
together to create a Family Experience program be in fellowship, worship and to grow closer to God and as a group.
to be performed at different times and locations
throughout the year. No experience needed. You can
help with the performance or work on set design and
production.
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 Sign me up!
You may complete this form and place it (and your check if you need to purchase
materials) in the offering or drop off at the church office.You also may sign up
online at www.moumc.org/forms (Choose Better Together Groups from the list
of forms.) Please complete one form per person.

NAME 

EMAIL 

PHONE 
Sundays
Becoming a Praying Church (All Ages, Men & Women)
Seekers (All Ages, Men & Women)
Adult Bible Study (All Ages, Men & Women)
CONNECT (All Ages, Men & Women)
Covenant (All Ages, Men & Women)
Painting the Stars (Everyone)

Mondays
Social Justice (Everyone)
Feed Your Faith (Couples)

Tuesdays
Revival: Faith as Wesley Lived It (Lenoir Group)

Wednesdays
Disciple Fast Track: New Testament (Women) Book $15
Open Sharing (Everyone)
Coffee, Cards & Conversation (Everyone)
FX: Family Experience (Families, All Ages)
Christian Century (Everyone)
Mens Group
Disciple Fast Track: New Testament (Everyone) Book $15

Thursdays
Koinonia (Everyone) Book $10
Seasons; Symbols, and Sacraments (Everyone)
Disciple Fast Track: New Testament (20- & 30-somethings) Book $15

Fridays
The Last Week: Jesus Final Days (Everyone) Book $15

Groups Launching in Fall 2017

DISCIPLE II: Into the Word, Into the World (Everyone)
Entrepreneurs Group
Single Moms Group