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Notes: “The Next Great Awakening”?

rgrant — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:45:53 +0000

Stephen Rust, Kyle and Rebecca Grant attended a conference on May 11, 2010 entitled “Why The UMC is Well Positioned for the Next Great Awakening”.

Click here to read CMU_conference notes. Be sure to leave your comments!

Notes: Impromptu Meeting

rgrant — Sun, 23 May 2010 21:37:32 +0000

Click here for the notes to the impromptu meeting held on 5/15/10.

Please leave comments and additional suggests here.

Got Goats?

mlgadmin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:04:19 +0000

Reverend Jim has enlisted the help of some four-legged kids for the children’s time in the worship service.

An Important Message from Reverend Jim

mlgadmin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:39:29 +0000

A Pastoral Letter

Monday; March 8, 2010

At my request, our district superintendent (Elmer Revelle) called a meeting of our Pastor-Parish Relations Committee yesterday afternoon at 3 p.m. I announced at that time that I will be leaving our church at the end of June. I have been dealing with some health issues over the past few months. With my health issues, I have had less energy and some nagging pain. I am not able to give the time I believe is necessary. Our church needs and deserves more than I can give at this point in history. People here have been wonderful and I have heard no complaints. I, however, find it increasingly painful to give less than 100% to this great ministry.

I look forward to spending more time with my family and with our farm. I, however, will miss our wonderful church and the wonderful people of our church. You have been great. My time here has been a wonderful gift to both me and Sylvia.

Our Pastor-Parish Relations Committee is working in an advisory relationship with our district superintendent. It is hoped that we can announce the name of the pastor to be appointed within the next couple weeks. The appointment of a new pastor will become effective on July 1st.

In the meantime, let us all do everything we can to make the next several weeks a great time of ministry together and prepare to receive a new pastor. Please pray for our district superintendent, bishop and cabinet as pastoral appointments are made. Please pray for whoever is to be appointed as our new pastor.

Blessings and peace,

Jim

Youth’s Bible Verse of the Week

rgrant — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:21:29 +0000

Philippians 4:8 (New International Version)

⁸Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Crop ‘N Chat

shthomas — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:11:32 +0000

For February’s Crop N Chat on Saturday, 2/20, from 6-9pm, we will be incorporating a project to help others in need. The 3rd Saturday in February is Project Linus’ “Make a Blanket Day.” You may check out their website at www.projectlinus.org . Anyone who is interested in helping is welcome to participate! We will be making hand-tied fleece blankets for children in the Columbia area.

Project Linus is an organization where- “It is our mission to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.”

Our blankets will be distributed through Project Linus to 3 of our Columbia Hospitals, Rainbow House & Open Arms Pregnancy Center.

All blankets must be handmade & washable. If you would like to donate fleece material (crib size or larger), we will have a container in the Fellowship Hall. You are also welcome to donate any other type of handmade blanket (knitted, quilted, etc) that would be suitable for a child.

5th Sunday Book Club

shthomas — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:06:10 +0000

Sunday, Nov. 29th 9:15-10:15am in the church library—all women are invited to attend. Copies of the book may be found at the Daniel Boone Regional Library.

Healing Waters

by Nancy Rue & Stephen Arterburn

From the book jacket:

When life seems to conspire against you, how do you find the courage to dive into Healing Waters?

When Lucia Coffey looks at her reflection, she sees fat & failure. When she looks at her sister Sonia, she sees svelte and success. When she looks at God, she sees that divine love can’t possibly be doled out equally. All her life, Lucia has coped by throwing herself into taking care of those who seem more worthy of God’s goods, and feeding the dreams she has buried alive.

But when tragedy strikes Lucia’s family, she meets Sullivan Crisp–a decidedly offbeat psychologist who is trying to cope with his own shattered past. They form an alliance to try to hold her family together and, in the process, both tentatively dip their toes into the waters of healing. Step by faltering step they wade in, forging an unlikely community and digging deep for the courage to face a lurking danger that could pull them under…or remind them what it’s like to dance on the waves.

2009 Novel of the Year for Women of Faith

Secret Sisters Ministry

shthomas — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:55:19 +0000

The main purpose of the Secret Sister Ministry is to uplift your secret sister in prayer daily throughout the 11 week session. Send cards, notes, gifts to your secret sister so that she KNOWS that you are remembering her daily. It does not need to be extravagant, just something to let her know she is in your thoughts.

Have fun — enjoy getting to know your sister! You can be the instrument God has placed in this person’s life to give her the encouragement she needs right when she needs it.

What are your responsibilities if you participate in the Secret Sisters program?

1. Know that it is a commitment. The lady you are assigned will be expecting you to uphold her in your prayers and she should be able to rely on you for encouragement.

2. Pray daily for you sister. Get to know her needs and her family’s needs so that you may pray specifically for them.

3. Make an effort to get to know your sister. Discover her likes & dislikes. Know her favorites. Find out all about her.

4. Be an encouragement to your sister. Send her cards, notes or small reminders of encouragement!

Although we do permit gift giving, we ask that you keep the cost of gifts within the set guidelines. This will help everyone feel comfortable with giving and receiving gifts.
Make sure you contact your sister by some tangible means at least once every 3 weeks.

Cost Guidelines

Please keep gift & note costs under $10 per month.

Gifts for the Revealing should cost under $10.

Food gifts, candy & handmade gifts are encouraged.

****We will have a “swap table” in the Fellowship Hall for Sisters to leave notes or small gifts for each other. If you would like to mail a card to your Sister, you are welcome to use the church’s mailing address for your return address information.

2600 N. Locust Grove Church Rd Columbia MO 65202

The Grove on Facebook

Whitney Greenwell — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:27:11 +0000

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Have lunch out on Tuesday with us!

lconcannon — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:56:42 +0000

Second Tuesday Fellowship Lunch

Happens the second Tuesday of each month, so the next lunch will be on December 8. Begins at 12 noon and lasts about one hour. This informal gathering at the church is open to all for sharing lunch and conversation. Bring a dish to share. Drinks and tableware are provided.