Faith Believes All Things Are Possible Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis October 21, 2018

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1 Faith Believes All Things Are Possible Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis October 21, 2018 Midland First United Methodist Church

2 Order of Worship - 9 AM Sunday, October 21, 2018 Liturgist: Rev. Jung Eun Yum GREETINGS & SHARING OF ANNOUNCEMENTS Preparation for Worship is a signal to end our conversations and prepare our hearts for worship. PRELUDE Faith is the Victory arr. I. Sankey FUMC Orchestra *CONGREGATIONAL INTROIT Surely the Presence of the Lord #328 *APOSTLES CREED #881 I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *OPENING HYMN Because He Lives #364 PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. ANTHEM The Joy of the Lord arr. Rend Collective New Spirit Singers and Kids Choir - Maranda Ginop, director MOMENT OF FAITH SHARING Renae Clevenger and Natalie Kyro OFFERING OF TITHES & GIFTS Children are invited to head to KidZone during the Offertory, and they can be picked up in The Hub after worship. Children may also remain in this service with their families. Offertory Faith Medley arr. W. Kirkpatrick FUMC Orchestra *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow #95 *Prayer of Dedication

3 HYMN (seated) Faith Is the Victory see screen CALL TO SCRIPTURE Thy Word is a Lamp (refrain only) #601 READING OF THE WORD Scripture Reading Matthew 17:14-21 Leader: The word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. SERMON Faith Believes All Things Are Possible Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis *HYMN He Touched Me #367 *BENEDICTION & RESPONSE Go Now in Peace Price/Besig (See music printed on inside back cover of hymnal.) MEMORIAL GARDEN DEDICATION Frank Udel, bagpipes *Worshipers standing, if able The order of worship for the 11:15 am Contemporary Worship Service will be announced by the Worship Leader and portions will also be shown on the video screen. Following the 9 am service, Rev. Jung Eun Yum will meet with those who have prayer needs in the Chapel. Following the 11:15 am service, John Engler will meet with those who have prayer needs in the Chapel. Sculpture dedication today Everyone is invited to a dedication service for the Trinity sculpture in the Shrader Memorial Garden immediately following the 9 am service. The sculpture, which is a focal point for the garden, culminates the garden renovation which was started three years ago.

4 The white carnations on the altar are in celebration of new life in two of our church families: Calvin Joseph Chebby was born on October 1 to Joe and Erin Chebby. The joyful family members are sister, Aria, grandparents, Doug and Leslie Hiltunen and great-grandmother, Janet Haskell. Elizabeth Louise Sedon was born on October 10 to Jonathan and Katelyn Sedon. Proud grandparents are Jim and Pat Sedon. Sympathy and prayers for Brantley and Michelle Lather on the death of David Lather, Brantley s father, on October 14. Adult Sunday School - 10:15 am A Study in Exodus - Little Theater; The Forum Class - Hearth Rm.; Roger Mead Group - Rm. 14; New Members - Conference Rm.; Confirmation Class - Rm. 18 Children & Youth Sunday School - 10:15 am Birth-age 2, P1 (Nursery); Pre-K, P3; Ark Rm. (Special needs kids), P4 K-2nd grades, Rm. 6; 3rd & 4th grades, Rm. 30; 5th-7th grades, The LOFT (Rm. 34); 9th-12th grades, senior high lounge Childcare/KidZone 9 am Birth-age 2, P1 (Nursery); Pre-K, P3; Ark Rm., P4 (starting at 8:45 am) Grades K-5: Worship in The Hub after dismissal from the service. 11:15 am Birth-age 2, P1 (Nursery); Pre-K, P3; Ark Rm., P4 (starting at 11 am) Grades K-5: Worship in The Hub after dismissal from the service. FOR YOUR INFORMATION A cry room (Parlor) is available. Please see an usher for assistance. Hearing assistance is available, please see an usher for details. Portable footstools are available; please see an usher. Prayer request cards in the pew racks are for your convenience in making prayer requests. You may place the cards in the offering plate. The loose coins in the offering plate today and every Sunday are designated for areas of hunger in Midland County and around the world. Large Print Bulletins, Hymnals, and Announcement Bulletins are available from an usher.

5 This Week In Sunday Worship 9 & 11:15 AM Faith Believes All Things are Possible Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis Matthew 17:14-21 Attendance Sunday, Oct. 14 9:00 am :15 am Upcoming Bulletin Deadlines Nov. 4 issue due Wed., Oct. 24 Nov. 11 issue due Wed., Oct. 31 your information by noon on the due date to announcements@ fumcmid.org Sunday Morning Worship Broadcasts MCTV Charter AT&T U-verse :00 PM on Tuesdays 9:30 PM on Thursdays WMPX (1490 AM) Radio 11:00 AM each Sunday Midland First United Methodist Church WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS Volume 45, Issue 42 October 21, 2018 Sculpture Dedication today in the Shrader Memorial Garden This morning there will be a dedication of the Trinity sculpture which was installed in the Shrader Memorial Garden this summer. Weather permitting, the dedication service will be held in the garden at 10 am immediately after the first worship service. If the weather is unsuitable, it will be held in the office corridor overlooking the garden. People with family members interred in the garden, donors to the project and those who made memorial gifts for the sculpture may have special interest in the event. The Trinity sculpture was designed and created by Midland artist Jim Ardis. It was carefully crafted to blend with the church s unique architecture and serve as a focal point for the garden. The sculpture culminates the garden renovation which was started three years ago. Bishop Bard is coming to Midland FUMC Bishop David Bard will be at First United Methodist Church on Monday, Oct. 22 at 7 pm to discuss issues related to The Way Forward. There will be time for discussion around the coming General Conference and the church s position on LGBTQ issues.

6 VOLUME 45, ISSUE 42 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS October 21, 2018 Coming in Worship Worship 9 & 11:15 AM Sanctuary October 28 Faith Enables a Living Hope John Engler I Peter 1:3-9 November 4 Our Faith Should Encourage Others Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis Loyalty Sunday Romans 1:8-17 Mid-Week Worship 6:15 PM Chapel Series: The Cross by John Stott October 24 Justified Heidi Kidd (Titus 3:3-8) October 31 The Revelation of God Duane Townley (John 1:1-18) Friday Morning Prayer 8:15 AM Chapel Rev. Jung Eun Yum Sermon Audio Just a reminder that audio of the weekly sermons is available on the church website, fumcmidweb.org. UPCOMING MENUS: Oct. 24: lasagna, breadsticks, salad bar, fruit, dessert Oct. 31: no meal (Halloween) Page 2

7 VOLUME 45, ISSUE 42 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS October 21, 2018 Fellowship & Service for Middle School and Sr. High Youth Middle School & Sr. High Youth, please join us each Sunday from 6-7:30 pm (unless noted otherwise) for United Methodist Youth Fellowship! We begin the evening in The Hub. Questions? Contact John Engler, Activities October 21 Game room & care packages October 28 Pumpkin carving Leaf Raking Nov. 4 Step Ministry's Leaf Raking outreach will take place on Sunday, Nov. 4. We will sit together during the 11:15 am service and then have lunch immediately following. We will rake for members of our church and for people who live in the Central Park Elementary neighborhood. Bring your own rake, leaf blower, or tarp and join us for an afternoon of fellowship and service! We will finish up around 3 pm. If you would like us to come to your home and take care of your leaves, please call the church office at Fall into Wellness Festival today You are invited to Fall into Wellness with us 2-4 pm this afternoon at First United Methodist Church of Midland. This family-friendly event is Fresh Aire Counseling s first annual festival. This will be a fun afternoon of activities including a silent auction, mandala and worry doll craft stations, therapy animals, family wellness activities, and appetizers. Donations from this event will be used to replenish Fresh Aire s Samaritan Fund. The Samaritan fund provides money to help those in need of financial support for counseling. Page 3

8 VOLUME 45, ISSUE 42 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS October 21, 2018 Helping people to know, love, and share Jesus Christ First United Methodist Church 315 W. Larkin, Midland, Michigan Office: Fax: Staff Phone Extensions and Addresses MINISTRY LEADERSHIP Senior Pastor - Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis jdlandis@fumcmid.org Assoc. Pastor - Rev. Jung Eun Yum jeyum@fumcmid.org Adult Ministries Pastor - Rev. Susan Kingsley skingsley@fumcmid.org Director of Music Ministries/Organist - Jantz Black jblack@fumcmid.org Director of Youth Ministry - John Engler jengler@fumcmid.org Director of Children s Ministries - Abby Shephard ashephard@fumcmid.org Discipleship Leader - Heidi Kidd hkidd@fumcmid.org Admin. Director - Noel Contardi ncontardi@fumcmid.org PROGRAM & SUPPORT STAFF Community Assistance - Maureen Activities Coordinator/Kitchen Mngr. - Pamela Wilson... pwilson@fumcmid.org Volunteer Ministries Leader - Kathy Hoffman khoffman@fumcmid.org Ministry Staff Admin. - Tonya Simons tsimons@fumcmid.org Discipleship Admin. - Victoria Ritter vritter@fumcmid.org Membership/Music Admin. - Teri Beasley tbeasley@fumcmid.org Bookkeeper - Leslie Hiltunen lhiltunen@fumcmid.org Building Supervisor - Rob Grocholski rgrocholski@fumcmid.org Sound Ministry/IT Leader - Tom Randolph tarandol@gmail.com Receptionist - Marcia Payne mpayne@fumcmid.org Video Ministry - Dennis Strahl fumcvideoministry@yahoo.com Webmaster - Jennifer Klingler jklingler@fumcmid.org Bulletin Announcements announcements@fumcmid.org Prayer Requests prayer@fumcmid.org Kitchen Youth Center Page 4