Ministers and Ministry Directors. Welcome

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1 The Steeple February 12, :30am and 11:00am Traditional Service, Sanctuary 10:55am Contemporary Service, Wesley Worship Center 9:45am Sunday School Welcome Thank you for being here for worship this Sunday! Our mission at First Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We are inspired by the words of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, who encouraged believers to do all the good you can, in all the ways you can. Ministers and Ministry Directors William H. Phillips Senior Pastor Jonathan Harris Associate Pastor Emily Kirby Director of Christian Education Jennifer Hupko Director of Youth Ministry Norman McQueen Director of Music D. Scott Ferguson Pianist/Organist Our Church office is open Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM & Friday 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM 901 N. Kings Hwy

2 Welcome Snowbirds & Seagulls! Snowbirds & Seagulls ministry is a weekly program that continues through the end of March. This ministry is geared for the local and snowbird seniors. The weekly programs are held on Thursday mornings, and weekly golf outings take place on Tuesday mornings. Information packets and applications are available in the church office. For additional information contact Scott Bowen or Emily Kirby at Look for upcoming programs and Tournament Winners here in the Steeple. All meals are $5.00 per person. February 16 program 11:15am Wesley Fellowship Hall Meal by Jayne Smith Hallelujah Quartet preforming February 7 Wild Wing Golf course Tournament Winners: 1st Place Team: Score of 70 (In a tie breaker) 2nd Place Team: Score of 70 Carl Palmburg, Mark Richards, Eileen Brown, Carl Watson Nancy Whaley, Dan Brown Bob Crawford, Asa Campbell Next Golf Tournament on Tuesday, February 14 at Whispering Pines Golf course. First Church Weekly Reading: February 13 Christ, the Wisdom of God 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 February 14 The Lord Is God Alone Deuteronomy 4: 9 February 15 You Shall Love Your Neighbor Leviticus 19:13-18 February 16 Rescued From Death Romans 7:15-24 February 17 Keep Focused and Pure 1 Corinthians 5:1-2,6-9 February 18 Produce the Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-26 February 19 Choose to Love and Serve One Another Galatians 5:1-17 First Church invites you to follow this weekly Scripture reading plan if you don t have one already. Adult Classes Children s Classes Disciple s Path Ark Brittain Fellowship Faith Foundations Grace M.D. Moore * New Horizons * New Ventures * Open Doors * Open Fellowship * Wesley 206 Asbury 204 Upstairs Main Bldg. C-212 Asbury 203 Asbury 105 Wesley 105 Asbury 201 Music Center 103 Wesley 104 Music Center 101 ( * ) Indicates: Uniform Series International Lesson Series: Galatians 4:8-20 New Birth Brings Freedom 0-2 year olds 3 and 4 year old preschool Kindergarten/First Grade 2nd and 3rd Grades 4th and 5th Grades Youth Classes 6th - 12th Grades Nursery Wesley 102 Wesley 205 Wesley 203 Wesley 204 Sonshine House

3 Monthly Mission in Motion for February: Child Development Ministry (CDM) Donations help our wonderful teachers at CDM continue to provide quality Christian education and child care for the children. Please bring items you wish to donate to the church and place them in the receptacles located at each entrance to the sanctuary. Needs: Goldfish Crackers, Animal Crackers, Vanilla Wafers, Gerber Graduate Fruit Puffs, Baby Wipes, Moist Towelettes, Facial Tissues, Paper Towels, Construction paper, Crayons, Loose-leaf Notebook Paper, Washable Non-toxic Markers, Washable Finger Paints ALSO Helpful: Gift Cards for specific classroom needs from Wal-Mart, Sam s, Office Max Don t suffer alone! Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers, ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray with and for you, and help you through a crisis or difficult time. To find out more, talk with Sarah Jackson ( ). Our Stephen Ministers are there to care. Note From Jeanne Voltz-Loomis: With sadness and excitement, I am announcing my last day as Director of the Child Development Ministry on February 22. I have taken a position with S.C. First Steps as a Regional Coordinator for SC First Steps 4K. For the last 19 years, it has been both a pleasure and an immense blessing to serve as Director of the Child Development Ministry. The relationships I enjoy with the staff and the families, both current and former, have enriched my life, as well as the lives of my two daughters. This decision has not been an easy one, but the CDM staff is well-grounded and cohesive, working together as an amazing team for children and their families. Cindy Johnson has agreed to serve as Interim Director. Cindy has a heart for children and for the ministry that CDM is to the church and community. Cindy is well-respected and loved in our First Church family, and I m sure you will agree she will do an excellent job. I covet your prayers as I take what I have learned during my time at CDM and move into the larger community. I will continue to be a part of my church family and the life of CDM in this new position. Grace and peace, Jeanne Voltz-Loomis Note from Rev. Dr. William Buddy Phillips Jeanne has served the CDM honorably, as thousands of children have passed through, for 19 years. We will miss her contributions on staff. I and the staff wish her many blessings in her new endeavors. Rev. Dr. William Buddy Phillips and FUMC staff. Sunday School Celebration It is such a joy to be a part of this wonderful First Church family! Last Sunday we had 385 people involved in our Sunday School programs, in our birth through older adult classes! This is a wonderful representation of how Christ is growing and moving in our congregation! As we continue to grow and celebrate the risen Savior together, Rev. Buddy Phillips has challenged our congregation to achieve 400 participants in Sunday School! If we achieve 400 participants in Sunday School, we will host a church wide celebration together! First Church you are the hands and feet of Christ in this portion of God s kingdom. I encourage you to continue to grow in your own faith, and continue to reach out to others and invite them to join in our wonderful Christian Education ministry!! Blessings, Emily Kirby Big Tom s A Quote You can t make God stop loving you because God s love is not based on who you are but on who He is. ~ Pastor Rick

4 coming up Feb NO Youth Activities Feb N. Campus 5 pm 7 pm Feb Scavenger Hunt (more info to come) Breakfast Tuesday (Senior CFA) & Thursday (Middle Bojangles ) 7:15 NEW WEBSITE We are excited to announce First Church s new website is up and running. This is a great tool for current members and visitors to keep updated on current happenings in the church. The website address is still but with a different look. What can you find on the website: Registration form for our weekly Steeple Newsletter AND archived steeples, online giving, sermons, prayer request form. Interested in being part of a serving team there s a form you can fill out to do just that!, plus much more be sure to check it out! ALSO COMING SOON! We are excited to announce the upcoming release of our church mobile app. The App will be a new and effective way for the church to communicate with you and for you to stay connected with the church. The app is packed with prayer resources such as the entire Bible, educational resources, church events, event sign up forms, service schedules, photo capture tools, prayer walls and more. Best of all, we can alert you of extra special happenings and cancellations via the app s push notifications system. Join First UMC Myrtle Beach for a week at camp June 4-9, 2017! First Church will provide transportation for our elementary, middle, and high school students to attend camp. Scholarships are also available on an as needed basis. Please contact Emily Kirby (ekirby@fumcmb.org) to request a scholarship. To register go to: and choose the CORE camp for June 4-9, ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE. If you have questions or need assistance registering your child, please contact Emily Kirby. Mark your calendar for our 2017 VBS! Children ages 3 through 5 th grade be sure to join us June 25-29, 2017 for our Hero Central Vacation Bible School! Adults we need you too! Please plan to volunteer with our wonderful children for our 2017 VBS. Nursery is available for all volunteers. Gifts (includes online giving) Week of February 5, 2017: Giving to Date: Expenses to date: $29, $117, $149, Expenses include weekly apportionments & direct billing. Presence February 5, 2016 Traditional Services 490 Contemporary Service 90 Total Service 580 Sunday School Classes 385 The First Church Thrift Store Hours: Mondays 9am-12pm; Thursdays 1:00-4:00pm. Donations accepted during these times. Mailing address: First United Methodist Church, PO Box 1367, Myrtle Beach, SC Phone: office@fumcmb.org Website: Become a Fan: Follow us on Twitter Request ed Steeple: thesteeple@fumcmb.org Worship Service televised Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM, on FOX Channel 7

5 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 8:15-12:00 8:30 AM 9:45 AM 9:45 AM 10:55 AM 11:00 AM Nursery Provided WESLEY BLDG Traditional Worship Service SANCTUARY Disciple s Path Class WESLEY BLDG Sunday School MAIN CAMPUS Contemporary Worship WESLEY WORSHIP CENTER Traditional Worship Service SANCTUARY NO youth activities MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 5:30 PM Handbell Rehearsal DOWNTOWN CAMPUS 5:30 PM SPRC PARLOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 7:15 AM Sr. High Prayer Breakfast CHICK-FILL-A 21ST AVE 10:00 AM Louise Springs Circle PARLOR 10:00 AM Staff Meeting 6:00 PM Boy Scouts TNBC WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 7:15 AM Women s Prayer Group PRAYER ROOM 7:30 AM Men s Prayer Group LIBRARY 1:00 PM Adult Handbell Rehearsal DOWNTOWN CAMPUS 3:45 PM Children s Choirs/Bells NORTH CAMPUS 5:15 PM Worship Meeting THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 7:15 AM Middle School Breakfast BOGANGLES INTERNATIONAL BLVD 10:30 AM Caregivers Support Group 11:15 AM Snowbirds/Seagulls WESLEY FELLOWSHIP HALL Life Connections Bible study/ small group Life Connections Bible study/small group has moved its time to 7:00pm on Thursday nights. We are beginning a study of Romans, led by Mike Maddry. All are welcome! Contact Mike at or maddryhb@gmail.com for further information.