The Steeple May 21, :00am Traditional Worship, Sanctuary 10:00am ANEW Contemporary Worship, Wesley Worship Center 9:00am Sunday School

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1 The Steeple May 21, :00am Traditional Worship, Sanctuary 10:00am ANEW Contemporary Worship, Wesley Worship Center 9:00am Sunday School Y O U T H Ministers and Ministry Directors Welcome 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 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 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 First Church Weekly Reading: May 22 The Lord s Proclamation Exodus 34:4-9 May 23 The Lord Forgives Iniquity Numbers 14:10-11, May 24 The Lord Did Not Forsake Nehemiah 9:16-21 May 25 Bless the Lord, O My Soul Psalm 103:1-14 May 26 A Prayer to the Lord for Help Psalm 86:1-7 May 27 Nations Will Bow Before the Lord Psalm 86:8-13 May 28 God s Compassion Endures Jonah 4 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 3 and Nahum 1-3 God s Love for Nineveh

3 Socastee High School University of Mississippi Georgia Tech Horry-Georgetown Technical College Clemson University Biology College of Charleston Special Education Clemson University Bioengineering Marketing & Management College of Charleston Biology & minor in Religious Studies Public Health Public Relations LaGrange College Sociology & minor in Gerontology Studio Art & Criminal Justice Business Administration 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 CONDOLENCES The First Church Family extends Christian sympathy to Richard and Wanda Randolph and family upon the death of their brother-in-law, Rodney Norris on May 12 and to Judi Merchant and family upon the death of her sister, Joanna Chandler Thompson on May 15, in Damascus, MD.

4 coming up May 21: Youth End of Year Pool Party 4 7 pm. Meet at Ocean View Retreat. Don t forget to wear your bathing suit and bring a towel! June 4: Confirmation at 10 am Traditional Service Breakfast Tuesday (senior high) & Thursday (middle school) 7:15 START SAVING NOW! Upscale Yard Sale Saturday, August 12th 7:00am 1:00pm th Ave N Brittain Center Items Needed: Luggage, furniture, collectibles, jewelry, household items, holiday items, tools, lawnmowers, linens, pictures, dishes, books, rugs, etc. ALL WORKABLE AND IN GOOD CONDITION Please no clothes, exercise equipment, TV s, printers, computers or other electronic devices and no carseats. Held by United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church of Myrtle Beach The Wesley Chancel Choir has begun preparations for An American Celebration. The concert will be July 2nd at 4:00 in the Sanctuary. We invite anyone who would like to join us to come on Wednesday evenings from 7:15-8:30pm for rehearsals in the music suite. For those of you who can t make a long term commitment to choir but would enjoy singing with us for something special, this is a great way to participate. Anyone interested should contact Norman McQueen at SOCK IT TO ME The Tennessee Collier Circle has identified a real need in our homeless community, SOCKS!! Continuing our focus on local missions, we are sponsoring a sock drive in response to this need. DETAILS: New Socks men s or women's Place on altar or in designated boxes Collecting until Sunday, June 11th Thank you for your continued support and generosity Saturday, May 13, members of FUMC gathered at the Brittain Center on the North Campus to package 10,000 meals for people in third world countries. A big THANK YOU to those who participated in acting as the hands and feet of Christ. Thanks for your help, Willa Gifts (includes online giving) Epworth Giving $1, Week of May 14, 2017: $12, Giving to Date: $549, Expenses to date: $559, Expenses include weekly apportionments & direct billing. Presence May 14, 2017 Traditional Service Contemporary Service Total Service Sunday School Classes 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 21 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 MONDAY, MAY 22 5:30 PM Handbell Rehearsal DOWNTOWN CAMPUS TUESDAY, MAY 23 7:15 AM Sr. High Breakfast CHIC FIL A 10TH AVE 10:00 AM Staff Meeting PARLOR 5:00 PM Book Club LIBRARY 6:30 PM Boy Scouts TNBC WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 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 25 7:15 AM Middle School Breakfast BOJANGLES INTERNATIONAL DRIVE 11:00 AM Coastal Samaritan Case Conference 6:00 PM ASBURY ROOM 105 CDM Graduation TNBC Tennessee Collier Circle As with other circles, we will NOT have our regular meeting during the summer months. We do, however, plan to meet the second Tuesday of each month, at 10am in the Parlor. While this is sponsored by the TCC, we invite anyone to attend and share this time of fellowship with us. Big Tom s A Quote We crucify ourselves between two thieves: REGRET for yesterday and FEAR for tomorrow! ~ Fulton Oursler