Doing the Right Thing Is Best Holiness Rev. Jung Eun Yum February 17, 2019 Midland First United Methodist Church

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1 Doing the Right Thing Is Best Holiness Rev. Jung Eun Yum February 17, 2019 Midland First United Methodist Church

2 Order of Worship - 9 AM Sunday, February 17, 2019 Liturgist: Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis GREETINGS & SHARING OF ANNOUNCEMENTS Preparation for Worship is a signal to end our conversations and prepare our hearts for worship. PRELUDE Once to Every Man and Nation arr. S. Rogers Carillon Choir - Jantz Black, director *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Our God is an awesome God who breathed into emptiness and created all that is. People: With love and care, God shaped the world in all its diversity with mountains and valleys, rivers and deserts, and people of all colors and sizes. Leader: And threading through it all are the beautiful dreams of justice, compassion, liberation, and peace. People: O God, creator of our past, our present, and our future, we thank You for the many blessings You bestow on us each moment. Leader: Be with us now. Draw near to us as we draw near to You. People: Lead us in paths of righteousness. Fill our hearts with compassion and a thirst for justice. Teach us to be co-creators, with You, of a world where all belong and share in the abundance You have given us. All: Praise be to God. *OPENING HYMN Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling #348 PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD S PRAYER & CHORAL RESPONSE 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 Precious Lord, Take My Hand arr. J. Schrader Chancel Choir - Grace Marra, director 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.

3 Offertory *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow #95 *Prayer of Dedication HYMN (seated) Sweet, Sweet Spirit #334 CALL TO SCRIPTURE Thy Word is a Lamp (refrain only) #601 READING OF THE WORD Scripture Reading Exodus 34:1-12 Leader: The word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. SERMON Doing the Right Thing Is Best Holiness Rev. Jung Eun Yum *HYMN Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus #349 *BENEDICTION & RESPONSE Go Now in Peace Price/Besig (See music printed on inside back cover of hymnal.) *POSTLUDE *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. Dr. J. D. Landis will meet with those who have prayer needs in the Chapel. Following the 11:15 am service, Rev. Susan Kingsley will meet with those who have prayer needs in the Chapel. Welcome! We hope you were blessed during worship with us, as it is our hope and prayer that you find the presence of God here, and a spirit of friendliness and warmth. We invite you to join us for refreshments and fellowship from 10-11:15 am in the Parlor.

4 Sympathy and prayers for Donna Dossen on the death of Duane Dossen, Donna s husband, on Feb. 10. The carnation on the altar is in celebration of new life. Hadley Elizabeth Smoes, daughter of Julie and Jon Smoes, was born on Feb. 2. The joyful grandparents are David and Peg Born. Adult Sunday School - 10:15 am Carolyn Landis Class - Little Theater; The Forum Class - Hearth Room; Roger Mead Group - Room 14; New Member Class - Conference Room; Confirmation Class - Room 18 Children & Youth Sunday School - 10:15 am 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 - 10:15am Birth-age 2, P1 (Nursery); Pre-K, P3 Pre-K Sunday School/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.

5 Midland First United Methodist Church W A Volume 46, Issue 7 February 17, 2019 Sr. High Roll Bake Feb. 24 is the last Roll Bake before Spring Break. All proceeds from Roll Bakes go to support the Sr. High United Methodist Youth Fellowship and our Spring Break Mission Trip. The cost is $4 for plain, and $5 for cinnamon. Order deadline is today. As always, we appreciate your support of our youth and our Sr. High UMYF. 12 Hours of Prayer Friday, Feb. 22, am to 7 pm FUMC Chapel Please sign up on Pastor Jung Eun Yum s office window. Sign up for one or more 30-minute time slots or call Teri Beasley in the church office, , and she will add your name to the sign up sheet. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Peg Born, peg@bornhome.com. Save the date: Feb. 24 is Scouting Sunday Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire, and 4-H. These fine youth programs have been an outreach of our church for more than 100 years. Many of us have been members and leaders either at our church facility or in the community. We will recognize these fine programs next Sunday, so plan to show your pride, wear uniforms, and be recognized! your bulletin announcements to announcements@fumcmid.org by noon 10 days prior to the Sunday of publication.

6 VOLUME 46, ISSUE 7 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS February 17, 2019 Coming in Worship Worship 9 & 11:15 AM Sanctuary Feb. 24 Getting Rid of Baggage Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis Leviticus 16:15-22 March 3 God Wants Us to Rest and Refresh John Engler Leviticus 25:1-11 Mid-Week Worship 6:15 PM Chapel Series: Reading Through the Bible Feb. 20 Procedures for the Burnt Offering Amy Fisher Leviticus 1:1-17 Feb. 27 The Sabbath Year Rene Johnson Leviticus 25:1-7 Friday Morning Prayer 8:15 AM Chapel Rev. Jung Eun Yum Please join us in Fellowship Hall each Wednesday evening anytime between 5:15-6:45 pm for a buffet style meal. Stop in for a quick dinner or stay awhile and enjoy some fellowship time. These dinners offer a great opportunity to bring a new friend for a very relaxed introduction to our church. No reservations necessary, just come as you can each week. Free-will donations accepted. UPCOMING MENUS: Feb. 20: fajitas, chips and salsa, salad bar, dessert Feb. 27: stuffed shells with arribbiata sauce, meatballs, breadsticks, salad bar, dessert Page 2

7 VOLUME 46, ISSUE 7 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS February 17, 2019 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, jengler@fumcmid.org Activities February 17 Riverside bingo February 24 Kickback What is CYPM? It s a group for young adults to fellowship and grow in faith! The College and Young Professionals Ministry meets on Thursday evenings from 7-8:30 pm in the Hearth Room. The group is made up of people from a variety of area churches and all are welcome. Upcoming schedule: Feb. 21: Game Night Feb. 28: Discussion night March 7-21: Revelation study Have questions? Please get in touch with John Engler at jengler@fumcmid.org. Tables for sale FUMC currently has a selection of 6-foot banquet tables for sale, $5 apiece. Loading assistance will be provided. Please call the church office at if you are interested. Checks can be made payable to Midland First United Methodist Church. Sermon Audio Just a reminder that audio of the weekly sermons is available on the church website, fumcmidweb.org. Page 3

8 VOLUME 46, ISSUE 7 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS February 17, 2019 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 Associate 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 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 - Tom Strauss tstrauss@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 Nursery Sunday Morning Worship Broadcasts MCTV Charter AT&T U-verse :00 PM on Tuesdays 9:30 PM on Thursdays Attendance Sunday, Feb. 10 9:00 am :15 am WMPX (1490 AM) Radio 11:00 AM each Sunday Page 4