Ozark United Methodist Church | 2850 State Hwy 14 East | Ozark MO | Directions

Welcome to OUMC online, the web site of Ozark United Methodist Church. If you have visited, plan on visiting, or just curious about Ozark United Methodist we are glad you stopped by. Our hope is that you feel welcomed and that we feel like family. This page is an introduction to the family that is OUMC. On this page are answers to questions you may have. If you have more questions, please contact our office at 417-581-6853 or click here to email us. 

A Welcome Letter from our Pastors

Please come join us for any of the worship services and / or ministries offered in our church.  The schedule of worship services may be found by going to the Sunday at OUMC  page.

    We  at Ozark United Methodist Church are seeking to introduce as many people we can to the One who has given His life so we might have life to live and give.  The primary focus of our church is this relationship with Jesus Christ.  We seek to help people begin this relationship and provide many opportunities to continue a lifetime of growth toward spiritual maturity.  The goal of this spiritual journey is to become persons who reflect the love and grace of Jesus Christ in all our other relationships.

  Following Christ is the principle vocation (calling) in our lives.  We believe every Christian is called and equipped to minister in Jesus’ name.  His death and resurrection adopts us into God’s family making Christ our Brother and God our Father. Our church isn’t the building but this family of persons whom Christ has called to serve through the specific ministries of this particular branch of God’s “family-tree”.

 As we work, play and raise our families, we seek to minister in the Name of Jesus Christ.  We invite you to join us in this exciting life journey.  There is always room for one more in His family . . . it is big enough to include all who come.  Please consider this your personal invitation to join us!

In Christ’s Service,
Pastors Rod Kelley and Regina Bohannon

Questions & Answers

Q: When are services held? 

A: Services are held at 8:30 and 11:00 am Sunday.  Both services are casual with a mix of contemporary and traditional worship styles. Pre-service singing begins about 5 minutes before the start of service. The songs are  contemporary Christian favorites with a blend of traditional and are led by Minister of Music Tom Reigel, our praise team singers and our Choir. Both 8:30 and 11:00 services  offers a variety of interactive worship elements, such as reciting  a creed, joining in unison prayer, or reading psalms or litanies responsively.  During the 8:30 and 11:00 services a nursery is provided. Also during the 8:30 and 11:00 services a  special children's worship is available for children age 3 - 3rd grade. For more information on our worship services, visit the worship page. 

Q: How formal do people dress for worship at OUMC? 

A: Our concern is that you feel comfortable when you worship with us. At all three services  you will find blue jeans to suits. 

Q: Are most people at OUMC traditional Methodist? 

A: OUMC is blessed to have a congregation that comes from a wide, rich variety of religious backgrounds. Traditional Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, and Church of Christ are among some of the backgrounds brought into the congregation. This variety brings rich discussion in small group classes.  

Q: What do Methodist believe?

A: We practice two of the sacraments at OUMC, Communion and Baptism. Communion is held usually on the first Sunday of every month. We practice infant Baptism. If an older Child or Adult has not been baptized they have the option of sprinkling, pouring, or immersion. For more information Methodist beliefs visit the Beliefs page and the national United Methodist Church page on Methodist Beliefs. 

Q. How can I find out more information about OUMC? 

  A: Click on the About OUMC  link  or call the church office.  We welcome all of your questions and look forward to talking with you!