The Steeple March 24, :00am Traditional Worship, Sanctuary 10:00am Anew Contemporary Worship, Wesley Worship Center 9:00am Sunday School

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1 The Steeple March 24, :00am Traditional Worship, Sanctuary 10:00am Anew Contemporary Worship, Wesley Worship Center 9:00am Sunday School Ministers and Ministry Directors William H. Phillips Senior Pastor Jonathan Harris Associate Pastor Emily Kirby Associate Pastor for Education and Congregational Care Jennifer Hupko Director of Youth Ministry Cindy Johnson Director of Children s Ministries Philip Keilen Director of Coastal Samaritan Counseling Center Norman McQueen Director of Music Jonathan Roberts Anew Contemporary Director of Music D. Scott Ferguson Pianist/Organist 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. Our Church office is open Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM & Friday 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Main Campus, 901 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach SC North Campus, Thomas N. Brittain Center (TNBC), th Ave N, Myrtle Beach SC 29572

2 Lenten Bible Study The Journey, Gospel of Luke Lenten Bible Study will meet on Thursdays at 10:30AM from now through April 18th, in the M.D. Moore Classroom, Wesley Building main campus. FUMC Centennial Moments for March: FUMC Church Historian Mrs. Blanche Floyd (4/13/1920-1/24/2008) served as FUMC s first Church Historian from 1985 to Blanche was the daughter of a Methodist Minister, one of eight children, and a graduate of Columbia College. She earned a Master's Degree from USC, taught school for 33 years, taught Sunday School, was a Lay Delegate to Annual Conference, served on the Administrative Board at FUMC, served on Historical and Archives boards, and was a choir member. Blanche was married to J.K. Floyd for 66 years and the mother of three children. Upon retirement, she became a freelance writer having articles published in local and state magazines and newspapers. She authored six books, two of which were on the history of FUMC. Blanche was the driving force behind the history of FUMC, and she loved contributing her time to the church. Sisters in Service UMW Circle HIBISCUS FUNDRAISER supports Local Missions. Please contact any circle member, or call , or the church office, to purchase a beautiful 3 gallon Hibiscus for a $15 donation. Plants will be available April 13 through May 3. Thank you for your support! REMINDER: Easter Lilies may be purchased for $10 each in honor or in memory of a loved one. The lilies will adorn the Sanctuary on Easter. Order forms may be obtained from the church office. Please order by April 12, Proceeds from the Lilies will benefit CDM to replace the 24-year old carpet. First Church Weekly Reading: March 25 Jethro Hears of the Egyptian Deliverance Exodus 18:1-9 March 26 Sustained by God Deuteronomy 8:1-11 March 27 God Speaks to Disciples Luke 9:28-36 March 28 Well Pleased Matthew 3:11-17 March 29 Tempted in the Wilderness Matthew 4:1-11 March 30 Good News and Healing Matthew 4:23-25 March 31 Called and Enabled for Ministry Matthew 4:12-22 First Church invites you to follow this weekly Scripture reading plan if you don t have one already. Adult Classes Ark Brittain Fellowship Faith Foundations M.D. Moore * New Horizons New Ventures * Open Doors * Open Fellowship * (Temporary) Wesley 103 Asbury 101 Asbury 203 Wesley 105 Asbury 201 The 925 Wesley 104 Music Center 101 * Indicates: Uniform Series International Lesson Series: Matthew 4:12-22 Calling to Discipleship Children s Classes 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 Sonshine House

3 M onthly Mission in Motion for March Helping Hand needs our assistance! All Non-perishable food items are welcome. NEEDED: Canned Soups, Ramen Noodles, Pork & Beans, 1-LB Bags of Rice, Canned Fruit, Packets of Oatmeal, Packets of Grits, Canned Vegetables, Boxed Mac & Cheese, Canned Meats: Tuna/Chili/Spam/Vienna Sausage/Beef Stew, Canned Pasta: Beefaroni/Spaghetti, Jelly (small jars), Peanut Butter (small jars), Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Razors, Small Deodorant. The Projected Senior Pastor for First UMC is the Rev. Dr. George Kenneth Howle. He and his wife, Pam, have a grown son, Reginald. Rev. Howle grew up in the Hartsville area and has been in the SC Conference ministry for 37 years. He has served churches, large and small, in rural, small town, urban, and university settings. During the past 5 years, Rev. Howle has served as the District Superintendent of the Greenville District. All pending appointments will be fixed by the Bishop at Annual Conference in June, Subsequently, moving day for pastors is June 26th with first worship services for all new appointees to be held on June 30th. Let us pray for smooth transitions of all reassigned ministers as well as continued prayers for our church. IMPORTANT DATES IN MARCH/APRIL MARCH 31 5th Sunday Combined Worship 10:00AM, Sanctuary Followed by Big Tom s Luncheon Fellowship Hall APRIL 13 Breakfast & Egg Hunt April 13th CDM-North Campus 9:00AM Breakfast 10:00AM Easter Story Time 10:15AM Easter Egg Hunt APRIL 18 Maundy Thursday Worship & Communion 7:00PM, Sanctuary APRIL 19 Good Friday Worship Noon, Sanctuary APRIL 21 EASTER SUNDAY Services 6:30AM Easter Sunrise Service, Plyler Park 10:00AM Traditional Worship, Sanctuary 10:00AM Anew Worship, Wesley Worship Center BREAKFAST & EGG HUNT Kick-off Easter with CDM Fun! Saturday, April 13 CDM North Campus 9:00AM - Breakfast Hot pancakes, sausage, and fruit $15 per family. Call by April 10th to reserve your spot for this wonderful breakfast! 10:00AM to 10:15AM Easter Story time 10:15AM to 11:15AM Easter Egg Hunt, face painting, tattoos, pictures with the bunny. F i r s t c h u r c h Big Tom s A Quote Thankfully, perseverance is a great substitute for talent. ~ Steve Martin (comedian) Need individual wrapped candy small enough to stuff plastic eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt. Candy may be dropped off at the church office or CDM.

4 Youth activities Coming Up: Mar 24th: The 925 Mar 26th: High School Breakfast & Devo Mar 28th: Middle School Breakfast & Devo Mar 28th: Chips & Queso Nacho Hippo Mar 31st: NO 925 From our Lock-in, to working with our Confirmation Mentors, to helping the Lautrelle-Merchant Circle our youth had a full & blessed weekend! HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! All graduating seniors are invited to apply for a $500 college scholarship through First United Methodist Church Myrtle Beach. Applications may be found online at Please turn in completed applications, by April 21, 2019, to Rev. Emily Kirby, ekirby@fumcmb.org. Holy Baptism The Sacrament of Holy Baptism was administered to Nolan James Garrett, son of Nicole and Nick Garrett, at the Traditional Service on March 17, 2019, performed by Rev. Dr. William H. Phillips. New Members Let us welcome Jenny and John Tranum who joined First Church during the Anew Service on March 17, CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE SENIORS If your child is a High School or College Senior, PLEASE get in touch with Jennifer Hupko. Youth Sunday will be May 19 and we want to make sure we recognize this great achievement in the life of your child. You can contact Jennifer by Hupko@fumcmb.org or Financials and Attendance: Gifts (includes online giving) Week of March 17, 2019: Giving to-date: Expenses to-date: $ 28, $ 282, $ 313, Expenses include weekly apportionments & direct billing. Presence Week of March 17, 2019: 433 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, March 24, :45-11:00 Nursery Provided WESLEY BLDG 9:00AM Sunday School MAIN CAMPUS 10:00AM Anew Contemporary WESLEY WORSHIP CENTER 10:00AM Traditional Service SANCTUARY MONDAY, March 25 9:00AM Thrift Store MAIN CAMPUS 5:30PM Adult Handbell Rehearsal HANDBELL ROOM 6:30PM Festive Brass Rehearsals TUESDAY, March 26 7:15AM High School Breakfast CHICK-FIL-A 11:00AM Staff Meeting PARLOR 6:30PM Boy Scouts WEDNESDAY, March 27 7:15AM Women s Prayer Group PRAYER ROOM 7:30AM Men s Prayer Group LIBRARY 1:00PM Adult Handbell Rehearsal HANDBELL ROOM 3:15PM Children s Choirs and Bells MAIN CAMPUS 6:30PM Wesley Chancel Choir MUSIC ROOM THURSDAY, March 28 5:30AM F3 Bible Study 7:15AM Middle School Breakfast BOJANGLES-CAROLINA FOREST 10:30AM Journey, Lenten Bible Study MD MOORE CLASSROOM 1:00PM Thrift Store MAIN CAMPUS 6:00PM High School Meet Up NACHO HIPPO FRIDAY/SATURDAY, March Youth Confirmation Retreat Please remember to notify FUMC when you have a change of address, phone number, or . It is important that the church s contact information be kept current. Please provide updates to Kay Roensch in the church office at or kay@fumcmb.org.