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1 The Steeple February 26, :30am and 11:00am Traditional Service, Sanctuary 10:55am Contemporary Service, Wesley Worship Center 9:45am 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 Welcome Snowbirds & Seagulls! Snowbirds & Seagulls ministry is a weekly program that continues through the end of March. This ministry is geared for the local and snowbird seniors. The weekly programs are held on Thursday mornings, and weekly golf outings take place on Tuesday mornings. Information packets and applications are available in the church office. For additional information contact Scott Bowen or Emily Kirby at Look for upcoming programs and Tournament Winners here in the Steeple. All meals are $5.00 per person. March 2 program 11:15am Wesley Fellowship Hall Hamburger Casserole by Rodney Jones Speaker, Diane Stokes February 21 Litchfield Golf course Tournament Winners: 1st Place Team: Score of 70 (in a tie breaker) 2nd Place Team: Score of 70 Mike Belay, Ron Campbell, Asa Campbell, Darlene Martinec Beryl Flickner, Scott Bowen Jerry Nine, Carl Watson First Church Weekly Reading: February 27 Christ Died for Us 1 John 3:11-17 February 28 Jesus and the Father s Love John 14:18-24 March 1 Believe in Jesus, Love One Another 1 John 3:18-24 March 2 The Spirit of God Confesses Jesus 1 John 4:1-6 March 3 Loving God and Brothers and Sisters 1 John 4:20-5:5 March 4 Thankful for God s Steadfast Love Psalm 40:1-10 March 5 Dwelling in God s Love 1 John 4:7-19 First Church invites you to follow this weekly Scripture reading plan if you don t have one already. Adult Classes Disciple s Path Ark Brittain Fellowship Faith Foundations Grace M.D. Moore * New Horizons * New Ventures * Open Doors * Open Fellowship * Children s Classes Wesley 206 Asbury 204 Upstairs Main Bldg. C-212 Asbury 203 Asbury 105 Wesley 105 Asbury 201 Music Center 103 Wesley 104 Music Center 101 ( * ) Indicates: Uniform Series International Lesson Series: Galatians 5:18-6:10 Christ Creates Holy Living 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

3 Monthly Mission in Motion for February: Child Development Ministry (CDM) Donations help our wonderful teachers at CDM continue to provide quality Christian education and child care for the children. Please bring items you wish to donate to the church and place them in the receptacles located at each entrance to the sanctuary. Needs: Goldfish Crackers, Animal Crackers, Vanilla Wafers, Gerber Graduate Fruit Puffs, Baby Wipes, Moist Towelettes, Facial Tissues, Paper Towels, Construction paper, Crayons, Loose-leaf Notebook Paper, Washable Non-toxic Markers, Washable Finger Paints ALSO Helpful: Gift Cards for specific classroom needs from Wal-Mart, Sam s, Office Max IN REMEMBRANCE Ernestine Brown Campbell August 11, February 18, 2017 I am the resurrection and the life; those that believe in me, even though they die, yet shall they live Financial Books The 2016 Financial Books are closed. I would like to thank all those who gave faithfully throughout the year. We did not end as we had hoped, but better than some years past when we were forced to borrow from the line of credit to pay apportionments and do repairs to buildings and property. However, we celebrate having accomplished a great many things over the past three years in maintenance and toward needed repairs and still have no debt. You will see from the closing numbers we spent eighty thousand dollars more than received. There were a considerable number of roofs repaired, equipment upgraded, awnings and airconditioners replaced which is to be expected from an older physical plant and facilities. In 2016 this was exceptionally high, and 2017 begins with a needed roof repair on both the sanctuary and parsonage. Every year expenses rise - from the Child Development Ministry (the church underwrites its budget) to the general ministry and mission of our church both locally and denominationally. Please be in prayer for the level of your giving and let us make First United Methodist as strong economically as it is spiritually. Ron Andrews Chairperson Financial Team 2016 Financial Books Closing Total Giving $1,421, Total Expenses $1,502, Closed ($81,080.72) Bikes for the World We have been tasked by our Bishop to raise bikes and money for Bikes for the World. This organization recycles used bikes to help people in Central America, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean Basin. The bikes will be used by health workers to reach patients, students to get to school and workers to get to work literally transforming their lives! Our district s collection date will be April 30 th at First UMC Myrtle Beach from 2 5 pm. Please start spreading the news and looking for bikes. If you have questions contact Jennifer Hupko at the church. Upcoming Events FEBRUARY Feb 28 Shrove Tuesday 5:30 pm - Pancake Supper & Festive Music Wesley Fellowship Hall MARCH March 1 Ash Wednesday 7:30-8:30am - Early Ashes, Chapel Noon - Service for Young children and families, Wesley Worship Center Noon - Traditional Service Chapel 5-6pm - Afternoon Ashes Brittain Center 5:30pm - Traditional Service Chapel March 6 Lenten Bible Study Starts Mondays NOON and 5:30pm Parlor March 19 Festive Brass CAN-AM Concert 3:00pm Sanctuary. Lautrelle Merchant Spaghetti dinner following Concert 4:30pm Wesley Fellowship Hall Big Tom s A Quote At the end of the day, I AM THANKGUL that my BLESSINGS are bigger than my problems. ~ Madly Odd

4 coming up Feb. 26th : Scavenger Hunt (Meet at Coastal Grand Food 5 pm with a charged phone & money for dinner, (pick-up at 6:30 pm) March 5th : N. Campus 5 7 pm March 12th : N. Campus 5 7 pm March 19th : N. Campus 5 7 pm March 26th : Putt-Putt Breakfast Tuesday (Senior CFA) & Thursday (Middle Bojangles ) 7:15 Thank you! Thank you once again for all the donations and the college ministry volunteers for all you do! This ministry sends packages of goodies to college students letting them know they are thought of and prayed for. If you know of any college students that would enjoy a package from First Church s college ministry, please let the church VALENTINE CARE PACAKGE It s time to get signed up for Salkehatchie, our summer out of town mission trip! We will head to Lake Murray, just outside of Columbia, the week of July 22 nd 29 th and I would love for FUMC to bring a large group. Type in the following link to get started It is pretty easy to get through the forms, but you will need to be ready to upload your insurance card and a current picture of your youth. Please seriously consider setting aside this week for your youth to be the hands and feet of Christ!! Cost of Salkehatchie is $230 and your youth must turn 14 by July 22 nd if you have any questions, please contact me. On a side note I would love for some of our church family to come with us as well, so if you re feeling called to help out with this mission trip and have the time, please seriously consider signing up as well. Jennifer Hupko Thank you from the Letts Family Thanks to all of you for the prayers, calls, cards, food and gifts in Greg s memory. Each expression of love and concern has blessed our family more than words can say. Manny, Nita, Meredith & Jordan Gifts (includes online giving) Week of February 19, 2017: Giving to Date: Expenses to date: $52, $198, $202, Expenses include weekly apportionments & direct billing. Presence February 19, 2016 Traditional Services 431 Contemporary Service 145 Total Service 576 Sunday School Classes 258 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, FEBRUARY 26 8:15-12:00 8:30 AM 9:45 AM 9:45 AM 10:55 AM 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Nursery Provided WESLEY BLDG Traditional Worship Service SANCTUARY Disciple s Path Class WESLEY BLDG Sunday School MAIN CAMPUS Contemporary Worship WESLEY WORSHIP CENTER Traditional Worship Service SANCTUARY Scavenger Hunt MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 5:30 PM Handbell Rehearsal DOWNTON CAMPUS 7:00 PM Safe Sanctuary Team CHURCH PARLOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 7:15 AM 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM Sr. High Prayer Breakfast CHICK-FILL-A 21ST AVE Staff Meeting CHURCH PARLOR Book Club LIBRARY Shrove Tuesday Devotion and Meal Boy Scouts TNBC WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 7:15 AM 7:30-8:30 AM 7:30 AM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 3:45 PM 5:00-6:00PM 5:30 PM Women s Prayer Group PRAYER ROOM Imposition of Ashes Men s Prayer Group LIBRARY Ash Wednesday Worship Trad Young Children/Families Ash Wednesday Worship WESLEY WORSHIP CENTER Adult Handbell Rehearsal DOWNTOWN CAMPUS Children s Choirs/Bells NORTH CAMPUS Imposition of Ashes TNBC Ash Wednesday Worship Trad THURSDAY, MARCH 2 7:15 AM Middle School Breakfast BOGANGLES INTERNATIONAL BLVD 10:00 AM Coastal Samaritan Staff Mtg WESLEY CLASSROOM 10:30 AM Caregivers Support Group 11:15 AM Snowbirds/Seagulls