Mission
To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Vision
Nelson Memorial UMC seeks to be a place where all God’s broken, hurting, and imperfect children discover wholeness and community while experiencing the warm and welcoming love of Jesus Christ. We seek to connect with one another to grow in our knowledge and love of God, to encourage each person to live out their unique calling to serve God, and to make a difference in the Boonville community and throughout the world.
Priorities
Developing and Nurturing Faith in Children and Youth
Fostering Growth and Community in Worship and Small Groups
Provide Opportunities to Serve God in Boonville and Beyond
Worship This Week
This Sunday we continue our message series titled “Upside Down: A Look at the Beatitudes.” This Sunday’s message is titled “Blessed Are: They Who Mourn.” Our Scripture focus will be the prophet Isaiah, chapter 61, verses 1 through 3.
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion – to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.“
Our services this week will begin with I Got You by Danny Gokey as our Gathering song. Our Opening Hymn will be Great Is Thy Faithfulness. Our other music this week includes Open the Eyes of My Heart and Because He Lives.
Virtual Worship Information
In addition to in-person worship, our service will be live-streamed. The service can be viewed on our Facebook Page. The service will start at approximately 10:25 am after our Gathering Song. Additionally, we post a recording of our messages to our website by early Sunday afternoon.
Announcements
Ice Cream Freeze Off! –
What’s better than a nice bowl of ice cream on a hot summer day? How about a whole bunch of flavors of homemade ice cream and fellowship with friends? If this sounds good to you, then make plans to join us July 21 at 4:00 pm for our Annual Ice Cream Freeze Off. As always, this event is open to everyone who would like to enter their favorite home-made ice cream – the more exotic the flavor, the better! If you’re not an Ice Cream chef, we’d love to have you come and be one of our judges.The event is free (as always), but an offering will be accepted. This year we have decided to give the proceeds of the Ice Cream Freeze Off to help with the medical expenses for Brody Crawford, a young man in our Kids Hope program. We are thrilled to add this missional component to this great event.
Sagrada Bible Camp – Thank you to everyone who has helped thus far with the transportation to Camp Sagrada. We still need help with transportation of campers for Camp Sagrada. for one date to fill July 22 Driver and Support. If you are free please consider helping with this important ministry. There is a sign-up sheet in the east wing narthex. If you have any questions, please contact Tim VonEngeln at (660) 882-3348.
Card Shower – Our friend Helen Taylor’s birthday is July 29 and you are invited to shower her with birthday greetings by sending cards and good wishes to her at Hartmann Village, 615 Rankin Mill Lane, Boonville, MO 65233. Thank you for your participation.
Upper Room Devotional Books – Spend time each day in God’s Word with thought-provoking devotions to strengthen your relationship with Jesus Christ. “Upper Room” devotional books have arrived, please help yourself to one in the back of the sanctuary.
Giving Through Venmo – We can be found on Venmo at @NelsonMemorialUMC. If you don’t know what Venmo is and would like to learn more, information about giving through Venmo can be found on our webpage at https://nelsonmemorialumc.org/give/venmo/
Concert – Matt Maher and Zach Williams are coming to Independence on October 20, 2024 on their Revival Nights Tour. We’ll be ordering group tickets for those interested in attending this live concert event. Tickets will be around $30.00 each. Look for a sign-up soon!
Save The Date:
- Saturday, August 10, 2024 – S’mores Night 7:00 pm
- Sunday, August 18, 2024 – Church Picnic at 6:00 pm
- Monday, August 26 – Red Cross Blood Drive 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Events this week:
Saturday, July 13: Methodist Men, 8:30 am, Lounge
Monday, July 15: TOPS, 9:30 am, Lounge
Leadership Development Team, 6:00 pm, Lounge
Al-Anon, 8:00 pm, Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, July 17: Women’s Bible Study, 10:00 am, Lounge
Al-Anon, Noon, Fellowship Hall
Thursday, July 18: Baby Grace Distribution, 5:00 pm, Annex
Praise Band Rehearsal, 6:00 pm, Sanctuary
Friday, July 19: Office Closed
Al-Anon, 7:00 pm, Fellowship Hall
Closing Words of Wisdom:
Use me, God. Show me how to take who I am, who I want to be, and what I can do, and use it for a purpose greater than myself.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.