First Church. Welcome to. First Church. Week of May 24, Transformation in Christ Changing lives inside and out

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Transformation in Christ Changing lives inside and out First Church Williamsport, PA 17701 fumc2@comcast.net Check us out at www.firstchurch.

(live streamed message) 5:00pm Celebrate Recovery WEDNESDAY WORSHIP 5:00pm 601 Market St.

SAVE THE DATE CAC worship September 20 th at 11:00 am. Spread the word! TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE- FIRST NURSERY SCHOOL TEACHER Two teachers are needed 12 hours weekly during the school year.

Applicants must be able to start at the beginning of the 2015/2016 school year in August.

1 Transformation in Christ Changing lives inside and out First Church Williamsport, PA Check us out at SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:00am Traditional 9:30am Blended 11:00am Contemporary 601 Market St. 11:00am Contemporary 1157 Market St. (live streamed message) 5:00pm Celebrate Recovery WEDNESDAY WORSHIP 5:00pm 601 Market St. Night meal, fellowship, music, brief message, small groups (kids to adults) ALTAR FLOWERS The altar flowers are presented to the glory of God and in memory of Charles A. Foster by Doug & Judy Foster. SAVE THE DATE CAC worship September 20 th at 11:00 am. Spread the word! TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE- FIRST NURSERY SCHOOL TEACHER Two teachers are needed 12 hours weekly during the school year. Work days would be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 am -12:30 p.m. with the opportunity to work other hours as a FNS substitute teacher. Applicants must be able to start at the beginning of the 2015/2016 school year in August. Teachers would be team teaching a class of ten 3 yearold children each, would be overseeing playtime and managing a structured classroom with duties divided between the two teachers. Duties include Circle Time, Art, Bible Stories, and Letter Recognition, writing and phonics. Position requires experience with children and a degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred. Applicants must love God, love kids, and have the ability to be a Team Player. Job applications are available in the Church Office or online at Bar Clearances and FBI fingerprint check are required in addition code to the job application. Deadline for applying is June 1. Welcome to First Church United Methodist Week of May 24, 2015 HOW TO GET INVOLVED AT FIRST CHURCH ORIENTATION WITH THE PASTORS New? Come meet the pastors, ask questions, and hear the vision of First Church as we help you take the next step connecting into ministry at First Church. Join us 12:30 1:30 p.m. August 2 nd in room 102 of the Evangelical Center, Lunch (pizza) is provided. Bring the kids. CELEBRATE RECOVERY When I mention Celebrate Recovery, I often get a response that goes something like this, "I have a (insert here): brother, aunt, coworker, friend, or spouse that could really benefit from this program." At times, we are in denial about our own hurts, hang ups or habits. We welcome your family and friends and WE WELCOME YOU. God's amazing grace has and will continue to break the chains that bind us. Psalm 107:10-14 "Some sat in darkness and the deepest gloom, prisoners suffering in iron chains, for they had rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most High...Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He brought them out of darkness and the deepest gloom and broke away their chains." (NIV) I remember the heavy weight of sin and shame that kept me bonded to my alcoholism, self-injury and depression. Celebrate Recovery has lead me to salvation in which my chains were broken, my sins were forgiven, and my conscience set free. INVITE

2 fuse* STUDENT MINISTRIES fuse* is off tonight in light of the Memorial Day holiday. All current 6 th 12 th grade students are invited to join us next week, and throughout the summer (summer brochures available at the information center), but especially as we celebrate our SPLASH FEST SUM- MER KICK OFF on June 14 th at First Church s North Campus. Come prepared to soak up some fun as we kick off our summer together WARN- ING: YOU WILL GET WET ON THIS RIDE. The early bird deadline for a $20/person price break on registrations for IMPACT festival (happening July 29-August 2) is fast approaching. To take advantage of the low, low prices registrations must be received by June 1 st. Those registration forms are available in the fuse* newsletter at the information center for all students in grades Join us at IMPACT as we explore the theme: legacies. Promise Keepers Trip: It's Time To Commit! Men can still sign up for the trip to the Promise Keepers event June near Pittsburgh. Invite your teenage son, co-worker, best friend, or neighbor! Scholarship funding is available. Trip package is $175 with full payment due by May 31. Check out our website for details ( under the "Events" tab or talk to Wayne Fausnaught, Doug Lane, Ken Durrwachter, Bill Peck, or Dan Dincher for details. Don't delay! Do it today! MOPPETS APPRECIATION Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship, gifts and desserts on June 3rd at 7:00 pm in North Campus Lobby for our Moppets volunteers and MOPS moms from JOIN A FIRST CHURCH SUMMER GROUP!!! If you anyone is interested in joining a First Church summer group, there is a list of all the groups at each information center or contact DG at SHOE COLLECTION Mission Central of the Susquehanna Conference will be focusing on the collection of SHOES for 2015 Annual Conference. Put your best foot forward by donating your new and gently used shoes to help micro-businesses around the world. All types of footwear will be accepted as long as they are a complete pair and there is life left in their soles. Please place shoe donations in the large collection box at each campus (FEC, CLC, and North Campus) during the month of May. All donated shoes will be redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of microenterprise partners in developing nations. Funds2Orgs helps impoverished people start, maintain and grow business in countries such as Haiti, Honduras and other nations in Central America and Africa. FIGHTING EBOLA What? Dr. Guy Giordano will share pictures and experiences of his time as an Ebola fighter in Sierra Leone When? Thursday evening, May 28, from 7-8 p.m. Where? The North Campus sanctuary, 1157 Market St. Who? All are welcome! MISSION ITEMS NEEDED Local Food Pantry canned tuna fish, peanut butter, and jelly Shepherd of the Streets diapers, wipes, baby bath Donations for these missions may be left in the baskets at the following locations: Christian Life Center - the Market Street entrance; Evangelical Center - the Ross Street entrance; North Campus - Lounge. SECOND MILE MISSION FOR MAY & JUNE Local Mission Efforts/Community Outreach --- Transform Williamsport is set for August 10-15, but efforts continue all year long. During the months of May and June we will collect donations and supplies for these efforts. To donate, make your check payable to First Church, in the memo mark Second Mile Giving and then place it in the offering. One community one neighborhood one Life at a time August Transform Lycoming County TEACH SEND

3 FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER For anyone who wishes to come, we will be gathering at the North Campus sanctuary every Friday morning from 6AM-6:30AM. This prayer time will serve as a reminder, and a joy, that we come into the presence of the RISEN Savior! I hope you all will come as you are able! PRAISE BAND INTEREST MEETING Seeking singers and musicians interested in using their gifts to Praise the Lord! Please attend our interest meeting from 12:30-1:30pm on Sunday, June 14th at North Campus. Pizza will be provided. We will also bring a few songs that we can all worship to together so bring your instrument! Please contact Lara DeNune at ldenune@yahoo.com with any questions. POSITION AVAILABLE First Church currently has a part-time hourly position open for Security. Candidate will be responsible for providing door security for ongoing ministries including Open Gym, First Night and Sunday morning activities at the Life Center. Hours vary depending on ministry needs. In addition, there will be hours during other occasional events such as Christmas Eve, Turkey Dinners, etc. For an application or more information, contact the church office. SUMMER HAPPENINGS AT FIRST CHURCH June 8-12 Basketball Camp with Sean Walker For: Students entering 3 rd - finishing 5 th grade (9:00am - 11:00am) Cost: $20 per student July 6-10 First Hoops with Mike Lundy For: Students entering K - finishing 2 nd grade (9:00am - 10:30am) For: Students entering 3 rd - entering 6 th grade (11:00am - 1:00pm) Cost: $20 per student Those finishing 2nd grade/entering 3rd grade have their choice of morning or afternoon session. July Creative Arts Cooking, Drama, Art, Videography For: Students entering 3 rd - finishing 8 th grade (9am - 2 pm) Cost: $50 per student July 29-Aug. 2 IMPACT 2015 For: Students 6 th - 12 th grade More information contact Josh joshtobias@comcast.net Aug Transform Lycoming County Know of someone needing house repairs? Want to help through giving of your finances, time and/or talent? Contact Mitch mhmarcello2@gmail.com

4 Sermon Outline What Have I To Fear? Revelation Revelation 1:9-18 I. We the book of Revelation II. Fear causes us to be by unhealthy things. III. How did the early Christians stand to and stare the fears before them? IV. If what is in Revelation was for the early Christians to face their fears, then it is also for us to face our fears. V. What was it then that John gave the early Christians (and us) to overcome their fears? John gave the early Christians a view of the and exalted Jesus. (Tim Keller) VI. Jesus is the and. VII. We must in our daily lives realizing the cosmic nature of Jesus. Then we have nothing to fear. VIII. When John is most afraid Jesus, Do not be afraid. him and IX. Today the of Pentecost comes and touches us. Life Reflection: Is Jesus truly my Alpha and Omega? Do I really realize the COSMIC Jesus? Or do I constantly only see baby Jesus? What do my fears look like compared to the cosmic nature of Jesus? What would help me to realize the immense nature of Jesus? Into what fears in my life do I need a touch from Jesus and to hear the words Fear not!? Scripture Reflection: Revelation 1:17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. Pastor s Page Communication: What s Going On? First Church, Over the last number of weeks I have been traveling to a number of our small groups with our Lead Council Chair Person, John Best. We have used this time in a variety of ways including: listening to folks, hearing suggestions/questions, offering responses, seeking to be transparent, and getting the pulse of where people are at in their faith connection with First Church. It has been a great experience and I am very grateful for the helpful insights that so many have given. During this time, perhaps the most consistent theme that we have heard needing addressed is COMMUNICATION. And quite honestly this is no surprise. With all that is going on at the church it can be difficult to communicate clearly. When it comes to communication there is no easy one fix answer to it all. But there are some things we can be aware of: **Check out the newsletter each week. It high-lights the most important things coming up in line with our vision of Transformation in Christ: Changing Lives Inside and Out through the practices of Inviting, Teaching, and Sending. **Look specifically at the Pastor s Page each week. I try to use this space to give a heads up whenever anything significant is coming our way. **Utilize the weekly First Glance letter (if you are not signed up please do so by contacting the church office at fumc2@comcast.net). This brief letter high-lights a few of the most pertinent upcoming events each week. **Utilize the church website--- is a LOT of information there. ** Like us on Facebook (First Church Williamsport). This is a great place for information and to see ministry in action. **Listen to the verbal announcements each week as they high-light upcoming opportunities. **Always feel free to contact the church office or John Best (jmbest2@gmail.com) or myself (mlake5@comcast.net) for questions. Any of us are happy to answer any questions you might have. **And finally, please help each other by encouraging folks to do all of the preceding steps. Many times the information may be there but we simply don t realize it. In my experience communication happens best when we trust one another. I hope with each passing day our trust with one another continues to grow as we seek to serve Christ with our whole hearts and seeing more lives transformed in Jesus Christ. Thanks for being who you are First Church! It is my great privilege to serve with you! In Christ, Pastor Matt

FIRST CHURCH Williamsport, PA 17701 Phone: 570-322-3572 Sunday, May 24 8:00 a.m.-worship, Sanctuary-FEC 9:30 a.m.-worship, Sanctuary-FEC 9:30 a.m.-fuse* Student Ministries CYF, Loft-CLC 10:00 a.m.-breakfast, Wesley Hall-NC 11:00 a.

5 FIRST CHURCH Williamsport, PA Phone: Sunday, May 24 8:00 a.m.-worship, Sanctuary-FEC 9:30 a.m.-worship, Sanctuary-FEC 9:30 a.m.-fuse* Student Ministries CYF, Loft-CLC 10:00 a.m.-breakfast, Wesley Hall-NC 11:00 a.m.-contemporary Worship, Stryker Hall-CLC 11:00 a.m.-contemporary Worship, NC 12:30 p.m.-orientation with the Pastors, 102-FEC 4:00 p.m.-elite Basketball, Stryker Hall-CLC 5:30 p.m.-celebrate Recovery, Fellowship Hall FEC 6:00 p.m.-fuse*, Entire Building-NC 7:00 p.m.-celebrate Recovery, 102-FEC Monday, May 25 Memorial Day OFFICE CLOSED Tuesday, May 26 10:30 a.m. Daughter s of Grace, 101-FEC 4:30 p.m.-open Gym, Stryker Hall-CLC 6:30 p.m. Small Group (Garner), 105-FEC 7:00 p.m.-praise Band Practice, CLC & NC 7:00 p.m.-first Place for Health/The Daniel Plan, 201-FEC We re on the Web! and Wednesday, May 27 6:00 a.m.-men s Early Riser s Small Group, 102-FEC 11:00 a.m.-the Flock, 102-FEC FIRST NIGHT SCHEDULE 5:00 p.m.-dinner, Stryker Hall-CLC 5:15 p.m.-wed. Night Worship Experience, Stryker Hall-CLC 6:00 p.m. Basketball Practice, Stryker Hall CLC Pre-Marital Counseling, 215-NC Small Group (Johnson), 102 FEC The Story Fellowship Room NC Women s Small Group (Konieczny), 201 FEC Women s Small Group (Chilson), 105 FEC 7:00 p.m.-chancel Choir, 104 FEC Thursday, May 28 6:00 a.m.-men s Early Risers (Marzo), Fellowship Room-NC 9:30 a.m.-mops, Entire NC 5:00 p.m.-basketball Practice, Stryker Hall-CLC 6:30 p.m.-bell Choir Rehearsal, 104-FEC 6:30 p.m.-iron Men, 202-FEC 7:00 p.m.-volleyball, Stryker Hall-CLC 7:00 p.m.-sierra Leone Mission Talk, Sanctuary/Lounge-NC Friday, May 29 6:00 a.m.-prayer Time, Sanctuary-NC 5:30 p.m.-basketball Practice, Stryker Hall-CLC Saturday, May 30 7:00 a.m.-men s Group (Tim Fausnaught) - Wegman s 4:00 p.m.-elite Basketball, Stryker Hall-CLC CYCLE OF PRAYER May 24-May 30 Brian, Erin & Amy Langer; Marnie Latranyi; Oliver, Jenifer, Ryan & Morgan Leber; Jeff Lecrone; Liz & Nathan Lehman; Christy, Sydney & Isaiah (Ballard) Leinbach; Danielle, Mariah, Daivon, Amya & Keyana Leinbach; Pam Lewis; Courtney, Alexander (Alvarado), Jackson (Alvarado) & Evelyn (Douthat) Linn; Joshua Lisson; Robin Lisson; Bobbi Lloyd; Marsha Lloyd; Joe & Flicka Losch; Maxine Loudenslager; Pete, Missy Abby & Jake Loudenslager; Roberta Loudenslager; Diane Lowmiller; Peg Lowmiller; Ray & Susanne Lukas; Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, Nathan & Madelyn Lundy; Marion & Barb Lynn; Christopher, Anne, Nelson, & Eleanor Macdonald; Jason Malarchik; Howard & Loraine Manley; Stephen, April & Andrew Manley; Sheena & Darren (Wise) Mansfield; Dave Marcello; Mitch & Elizabeth Marcello; Glen, Hershey & Xavier (Orquia) Marks. INVITE TEACH SEND NC = NORTH CAMPUS (1157 Market St.) MAIN CAMPUS CLC = Life Center (601 Market St.) FEC = Evangelical Center () Weekly Worship Attendance From May 17, 2015 TOTAL 849

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First Church INVITE. Welcome to. First Church. Week of October 8, Market St. Williamsport, PA SUNDAY WORSHIP Transformation in Christ Changing lives inside and out (Romans 12:1-2) First Church Williamsport, PA 17701 570-322-3572 office@firstchurch.cc Check us out at www.firstchurch.cc Donate SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:00