The Steeple May 14, :00am Traditional Worship, Sanctuary 10:00am ANEW Contemporary Worship, Wesley Worship Center 9:00am Sunday School

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1 The Steeple May 14, :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 Director of Christian Education Jennifer Hupko Director of Youth Ministry Kathy Heustess Director of Coastal Samaritan Counseling Center Norman McQueen 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 901 N. Kings Hwy

2 Gather to worship together this summer! One time 10:00 Two services Traditional Contemporary through beginning MAY SEPTEMBER Sunday School classes: 9:00 AM 7 3 New First Church Mobile App We are excited to announce the release of a new Mobile App for our church. This app is available for download in the Android and Apple stores. The app is 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, church events, event sign up forms, service schedules, sermons, The Steeple, prayer requests and more. Best of all, we can alert you of extra special happenings and emergency cancellations via the app s push notifications system. You can download the app the following ways: Search for it in the app store (FUMC MB) Click the link on the home page of our website go to You can stop by the church office during office hours for assistance. First Church Weekly Reading: May 15 Destined to Prophesy to the Nations Jeremiah 1:4-10 May 16 Return to Me, Says the Lord Zechariah 1:1-6 May 17 With Repentance Comes Joy Luke 15:8-10 May 18 Woes to the Unrepentant Communities Matthew 11:20-24 May 19 Proclaiming Repentance, Faith Lives Acts 20:18-24 May 20 Gentiles Repent and Experience New Life Acts 11:11-18 May 21 Turn From Evil Ways Jonah 3 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 * Asbury 204 Asbury 101 Asbury 203 Wesley 105 Asbury 201 Music Center 103 Wesley 104 Music Center 101 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 Wesley 205 Wesley 203 Wesley 204 Sonshine House ( * ) Indicates: Uniform Series International Lesson Series: Jonah 2 God s Love Preserved Jonah

3 Monthly Mission in Motion for May: Rape Crisis Center Items most needed: Ladies Capri Pants (with elastic waist) - all sizes Ladies T-shirts (short and long sleeve) - all sizes Ladies Panties (size 5 & 6 especially); Ladies socks Toilet paper, paper towels, tissues & cleaning supplies Stephen Ministers are Care-Givers; God is the Cure-Giver If you are feeling lonely, experiencing a crisis, struggling through a difficult time, or simply stressed by everyday life, call Sarah Jackson ( ) to learn more about Stephen Ministry. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you VBS! June 25-29, 2017 Registration is now open! Register (Child, Adult and Youth Volunteers) by going to or download First Church s new app and click Registration. Vacation Bible School 2017 Needed Items: You: Come share your superhero gifts with us by volunteering! Gently Used Colored T-shirts: We need colored t-shirts with 1 side solid color (no print on it) for our superhero capes! Empty Tissue Boxes: Our superheros will be praying throughout the week, and we need boxes to make super prayer boxes! Toilet Paper Rolls: No superhero is complete without their arm guards! Help us with your empty toilet paper rolls. Any gift cards to Lowe s, Home Depot, AC Moore, or Michael s for additional craft support will also be greatly appreciated! DONATION BINS WILL BE LOCATED IN THE CHURCH OFFICE Thank You Lisa Washburn has served FUMC MB as the Director of Children s Choirs for the past 13 years. During that time Lisa has faithfully served the children and parents of FUMC and provided a wonderful Christ- filled music program for our students. Lisa has stepped down as our Director. We know as Christians we never say goodbye, just see you later. We will miss Lisa and her leadership and will look forward to the day where we all lift our voices in praise together again. As we look to the future, we know our Children s Choir program will continue to be a vital part of our church. Norman McQueen Director of Music TODAY WE GIVE TO THE EPWORTH MOTHER S DAY OFFERING! Today our church will receive the Annual Epworth Mother s Day Offering to provide loving care for the children at Epworth Children's Home. Please find information about Epworth and the Mother s Day Offering on the bulletin insert. Epworth does not receive denominational funding (apportionments). This offering is our opportunity to support this vital ministry. Give generously by using the envelope provided for you in the bulletin. For more information about Epworth Children's Home, visit them on the web at where you can choose to make a secure credit card donation or enroll for monthly contributions.

4 coming up What wonderful fellowship and food during First Church s Lunch on the Lawn this past Sunday! May 13: Rise Against N. Campus beginning at 9 am (meal packing event and great service opportunity) May 14: No Youth ~ HAPPY MOTHER S DAY May 21: Youth Sunday 10 am May 21: Youth End of Year Party 4 7 pm June 4: Confirmation at 10 am Traditional Service Breakfast Tuesday (senior high) & Thursday (middle school) 7:15 Senior High Youth: Chick-fil-A is finally done remodeling and we can resume our regularly scheduled programming!! I ll see you guys for breakfast and devotion at our regular spot on Tuesday, May 16 th at 7:15!! May 21 is Youth Sunday The youth will be leading the Traditional Worship service on May 21st and honoring our graduating seniors during this time as well. Here is where we need the youth to plug in : 2 Ushers, lead the Apostle's Creed, pray and lead the Lord s prayer, Offertory Prayer, and Children s Message. We can t have a Youth Sunday without the youth. Please contact Jennifer Hupko at Hupko@fumcmb.org or call with any questions or to sign up. A note sent to the College ministry team..those who have helped with this ministry..it does matter! I would like to stay on the college ministry mailing list. I m sending you my new address for next year. The packages I've received have made my day each time! Thank you! Ashley Kahn Gifts (includes online giving) Week of May 7, 2017: Giving to Date: Expenses to date: $24, $537, $533, Expenses include weekly apportionments & direct billing. Presence May 7, 2017 Traditional Service 310 Contemporary Service 132 Total Service 442 Sunday School Classes 278 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, MAY 14 8:15-12:00 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM Nursery Provided WESLEY BLDG Sunday School MAIN CAMPUS Traditional Worship Service SANCTUARY ANEW Contemporary Service WESLEY WORSHIP CENTER No Youth MONDAY, MAY 15 11:00 AM Clergy Gathering 5:30 PM WESLEY FELLOWSHIP HALL Handbell Rehearsal DOWNTOWN CAMPUS TUESDAY, MAY 16 7:15 AM Sr. High Breakfast MCDONALDS 38TH 10:00 AM Staff Meeting PARLOR 6:00 PM Stephen Ministry MD MOORE CLASSROOM 6:30 PM Boy Scouts TNBC WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 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 6:30 PM Wesley Chancel Choir Rehearsal MUSIC ROOM THURSDAY, MAY 18 7:15 AM Middle School Breakfast BOJANGLES INTERNATIONAL DRIVE 7:15 AM Pointmen MAGNOLIAS RESTURANT 10:30 AM Caregivers Support Group CHRUCH PARLOR Big Tom s A Quote The PAIN that you ve been feeling can t compare to the JOY that is coming. ~ Romans 8:18