Pastor Christi will be gone on a week of spiritual renewal after church through October 6.
Communion is moved to Sunday October 12
Oak Pointe debrief with the volunteers meeting will be after church October 12.
Want to support our October Worship and Stewardship series? Pray intentionally using the daily guide available at the info center and here.
Week 1: Called by Love Begin September 28
Prayer for the week: Father God, as we know your love in our own lives, help us to see the opportunities we have to get to know people, heal relationships, and be generous with what we have. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Sunday – Luke 19:1-10
Monday – Genesis 17:1-5
Tuesday – 1 Peter 2:10
Wednesday – Colossians 3:9-12
Thursday – Galatians 2:20
Friday – Matthew 16:13-18
Saturday – John 21:15-17
JOIN US THIS FRIDAY
Join us next Friday as we “Fall in Love with Downtown.” Stop by the CCUMC booth to say hello, connect with neighbors, and be a part of showing Christ’s love in action.
We still need volunteers with set up/tear down and at least one more person per shift, 5-7pm and 7-9pm. Contact Tammy to sign up.
CONGRATULATIONS -- Congratulations and many thanks to Barb Siler for her many years playing the organ during worship. Check out the October newsletter for more!
REACH OUT AT OAK POINTE
Volunteers are needed for October - December to share Worship at Oak Pointe on the 4th Sunday of each month. All are welcome!
Pastor Christi is hosting a trip in 2026. For more information, click the link above, If you have any further questions, you can email christi.murray@columbiacityumc.org.
GROW AND CONNECT WITH OTHER WOMEN
Looking for a way to connect and grow with other Women? You’re invited to gather on the second Tuesday of the month, beginning AT 1:30 pm Oct 14, as we dig deeply into what the Bible has to say about hope. Contact Tammy Taylor to order a workbook.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES SUNDAY MORNINGS
Prime Time Players Book study “soul unfinished: Finding Happiness, Taking Risks, Trusting God as we Grow Older” beginning Sept 21 at 8:45 am, room 211.
Inductive Bible Study Group will begin 2 Thessalonians on Sept 14 and 1 Timothy on October 5, at 9 am in the Hearth Room, off the main lobby upstairs.
Flock Group Book study “When You’re a Christian, the Whole World is From Missouri: Living a Life of Faith in a ‘Show Me’ World.” Begins Sept. 21 at 8:45 am, room 201.
UPCOMING SERMON SCRIPTURES
October 5 -- Luke 19:1-10
October 12 -- Matthew 25:14-30
October 19 -- Philippians 4:1-7, 10-14, 19
BREAKTHROUGH PRAYER
WHAT'S GOING ON
Monday, Sept 29 – 10:00 am – Women’s Bible Study (Library)
Tuesday, Sept 30, 9:00 am – Bible Study (211) 6:00–8:00 pm – Bell Choir practice (216)
September 28, 2025 - Real Life, Real Faith Luke 16:19-31
Today's scripture focused on Parable #5 in this series of 5. Jesus was teaching large crowds on his way to Jerusalem. Sharing with them what it meant to follow Jesus - love everyone in their life less than they loved Jesus. People matter has been the theme of the parables. Wealth only matters to the point of using it to help others.
Lazarus was a poor man covered in sores, waiting for crumbs from the rich man. Both men died, ending up in different places. The rich man begged to have Lazarus go to his fathers house to change his brothers hearts.
The response to the rich man, ‘If they don’t listen to Moses and the Prophets, then neither will they be persuaded if someone rises from the dead.’
Live the Word. Be the Light. Relationships matter. Today be present; helping/caring for others in need.
Will you be persuaded that Jesus lives? Persuaded to live in ways to show people matter?
Give, live, and serve as Jesus calls us to do.
September 21, 2025 - Real Life, Real Faith Luke 16:1-13
Jesus continues using parables as he is talking to the same grumblers in this scripture. This is the 4th parable of 5 which have all focused on people. Parable 4 deals with exploiting peasants against what God says shouldn't be done. The manager was perhaps trying to take back what he overcharged to gain riches for himself. Perhaps he was also beginning to see how important relationships were going to be to him.
What is the purpose of the money God has given us? People are more important than financial gain, wealth or power. CCUMC has 3 priorities in Loving First: Welcome Authentically, Grow Intentionally, and Reach Our Passionately. All are connected to building relationships.
What are your priorities for the money and possessions God has given you? Why has he given it to you? Be mindful of those who are exploited. Set priorities for people above all else.
Our God of purpose has given us what we have for Hispurpose: money, talents, gifts. We are called to set our priorities to serve God's purposes in all aspects of our lives.
