This Week In Sunday Worship 9:00 & 11:15 AM I Just Don t See It John 20:19-29 Rev. Christy Miller-Black Attendance Sunday, March 20 9:00 am - 340 11:15 am - 263 Upcoming Bulletin Deadlines April 17 issue due Wed., Apr. 6 April 24 issue due Wed., Apr. 13 e-mail your information by noon on the due date to announcements@ fumcmid.org Sunday Morning Worship Broadcasts MCTV Charter- 191 AT&T U-verse - 99 1:00 PM on Tuesdays 9:30 PM on Thursdays WMPX (1490 AM) Radio 11:00 AM each Sunday Midland First United Methodist Church WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS Volume 42, Issue 14 April 3, 2016 Spring Prayer Breakfast Saturday, April 9 8:00-10:45 am Hearth Room Please come! All are welcome and invited to fellowship, communion, prayer and breakfast. We will learn what God s Word says about the church being a house of prayer, and then we will put what we learn into practice as we move out into the church to pray. If you have never prayed out loud, please come. If you prefer to pray alone, come. If you don t have a habit of prayer, come. We all have much to learn about prayer and we can learn and practice together! Please let us know you are coming and we will have a place set at the table for you. Questions or to RSVP, please contact Peg Born at peg@bornhome.com. NEW MEMBER CLASSES Sundays, April 17 - June 19 10:15-11:05 am Conference Rm. These classes will provide time for us to get to know each other and move through the progression of membership commitments. Membership vows will be taken during worship on June 26. Childcare for the classes will be provided if needed, and older children will be able to attend Sunday School classes. Please contact Rev. Chuck Keyworth at 835.6797, ext. 111, or ckeyworth@fumcmid.org for more information.
Coming in Worship Worship - 9:00 AM Worship & Praise - 11:15 AM Sanctuary April 10 God s Vision Transforms Us Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis Proverbs 29:18, Habakkuk 2:1-3 April 17 Youth Mission Trip Report Mid-Week Worship 6:50 PM Chapel New Chapel Series: Celebration of discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth April 6 The Spiritual Disciplines: Meditation Rene Johnson April 13 The Spiritual Disciplines: Prayer Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth UMW Spring Rummage Sale April 11-13 Clothing & Item Drop-off Sun., April 10, 1:00 to 5:00 pm Mon., April 11, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Jewelry, antiques, collectibles, and better clothing should be taken to the Little Theater.) Sale Times Mon., April 11, 12:00 to 6:00 pm Tues., April 12, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Wed., April 13, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ($2/grocery bag) All proceeds from the sale will be used for missions. Please note: We are collecting grocery bags. If you can donate some, please place them by the windows in the office area of the church. Thank you for your assistance. Page 2
Block Party Like a Good Neighbor Rev. Bob Farr, Keynote Speaker Saturday, April 16 10:00 am - 3:00 pm FUMC Sanctuary Registration opens at 9:30 am Cost: $15 (includes lunch) Do you know your neighbors? There is an art to being a good neighbor, Jesus style. It s about caring for them enough to build a relationship. To develop a friendship with a missional intention with those around you. To care for their physical and spiritual needs. Can you share your story with those closest to you, and allow them to share their story with you? Registrations forms for this Saginaw Bay District event are available in the FUMC church office or available for download from the FUMC website, www.fumcmidweb.org, or www.saginawbaydistrict.org. 2 nd Annual FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Sunday, April 17 5:45-8:00 pm (movies begin at 6:00 pm) The Family Life Council invites you to join us for a movie, snacks, fellowship, and fun! We ll have three movies to choose from: Soul Surfer (PG) in Fellowship Hall Despicable Me (PG) in Sr. High Lounge The Peanuts Movie (G) in Middle Ground Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be available in the Youth Center. Please join us for a fun evening! Page 3
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On behalf of all eight United Methodist Churches serving Flint, we wish to express our sincere thanks to you for your generous donations. It is the intention of the Crossroads District of the Michigan United Methodist Church to provide and equip our congregations with basic resources for our neighbors and constituents whenever possible with the donations made. With your help, we have successfully launched eight Resource Centers located throughout Flint that provide home faucet filtration units, replacement filters, Zero-Water pitchers, cases of bottled water, and educational materials to the communities affected. Thank you again as we greatly appreciate your continued support and prayers as we serve our community together. Sincerely, Rev. Dr. Tara Sutton, Superintendent, Crossroads District, Michigan Area of the United Methodist Church Peter J. Plum, Emergency Water Crisis Coordinator, Crossroads District of the United Methodist Church Healing in the Midst of Grief Mondays, April 11 - May 2 6:30-8:00 pm Hearth Rm. Cost: $15 (for materials) If you or someone you know has experienced a significant loss in the last year and a half, why not consider being a part of this four-week support group. It will be co-facilitated by Rev. Dr. Lisa McIlvenna, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Sandy Smith, a trained Stephen Leader and Stephen Minister. Dealing with the death of a loved one can be among life s most difficult and stressful experiences. While everyone grieves differently, all experience a range of emotions that are important in healing. Research shows that those who give time and honest expression to their grief in community with others who care, listen, and understand, often are able to move through the grief in ways that bring greater healing and wholeness. Please contact Rev. Lisa McIlvenna, 835.7511, or Teri Beasley, 835.6797 ext. 120, to register. Page 4
Neighborhood Revitalization Midland County Habitat for Humanity will be having their annual Neighborhood Revitalization project during the week of August 1-5, 2016. The mission of this project is to empower residents to revive their own neighborhoods and to enhance their quality of life. The Neighborhood Revitalization focuses on four main areas: Home Preservation, Critical Home Repair, Weatherization, and A Brush with Kindness. This year s area of focus is the Central Middle School/Fournie Park district in the City of Midland. If you live in this area, or know someone that does, and your/their home is in need of exterior repairs, contact Midland County Habitat for Humanity. Qualifications are determined by many factors including income requirements, home ownership, and more. Applications are available in the Habitat office or online. Midland County Habitat for Humanity 1703 S. Saginaw Rd., Midland, MI 48640 989.496.0900 www.midlandhabitat.org VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Midland County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is looking for volunteers to help supervise foster children visits with their biological parents. An interview, background clearances, and three letters of references are required. You will be trained and shadow a visitation volunteer until you are comfortable on your own. Please contact Andi Pellegrini, Pellegrinia@michigan.gov or 989.835.3421,if you are interested. Applebee s 6911 N. Eastman Ave. Wed., April 6 11:15 am The first Wednesday of each month will be a time to visit and chat with friends while dining at area restaurants. Lunch costs are your own. This outing is for anyone 60+ or young retirees, singles and couples. Friends are welcome, too. Contact Kay Cargile, 835.6797 ext. 144, or kcargile@fumcmid.org, for more information. Page 5
Foster Homes Needed Foster homes are needed for children/youth aged 10 to 17 in Midland County. There is a need for weekend respite foster homes as well as short and long-term specialized foster care homes. Foster parents can be married or single, and lots of support, training, and flexibility is provided. Payment is also provided. If you are interested, or would like more information, please contact Jodie Garner, Midland County, 42nd Circuit Court- Family Division, jgarner@co.midland.mi.us or 832.6398, for an information packet. City Rock Fest Sunday, April 24 6:30 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm) Midland Nazarene Church 5700 Jefferson Ave. Tickets: $12 (available at www.itickets.com/events/354969.html) True Convergence, Midland Nazarene Church and Midland FUMC, with support from Meijer and other local businesses are proud to announce City Rock Fest coming to Midland. Featured artists will be Disciple, Seventh Day Slumber, Decyfer Down, Spoken, and Children 18:3. Page 6
what s up this week @ 2:42@First April 7 Theme: Camp Night Dress: Camp t-shirt Worship Emphasis: Camping Out Devotions: Clergy Group Bible Focus: Empty Tomb; Luke 24:1-12 Menu: Foil dinner, salad bar, oven s mores Weekly 2:42@First Schedule Pre-K & K: Bible Time, 4:45-5:30 pm; Dinner & Devotions, 5:30-6:30 pm Dismissed @ 6:30 pm 1st-5th Grade: Prime Chimers, 4:00-4:45 pm; Bible Time, 4:45-5:30 pm, Dinner & Devotions, 5:30-6:30 pm; Dismissed @ 6:30 pm Middle & High School: Genesis Ringers, 4:45-5:30 pm, Dinner & Devotions, 5:30-6:30 pm; Bible Study, 6:30-7:15 pm; Dismissed @ 7:15 pm unless in Rejoice Ringers, 7:30-8:15 pm Adult: Coffee & snacks, 4:45-5:30 pm; Dinner & Devotions, 5:30-6:30 pm UPCOMING MIDDLE SCHOOL UMYF ACTIVITIES Middle School Youth, please join us each Sunday from 6:00-7:30 pm (unless noted otherwise) for United Methodist Youth Fellowship! Begin the evening in the Chapel. Questions? Contact John Engler, jengler@fumcmid.org April 3: Game Night April 10: Team Building Night - Egg Drop UPCOMING SR. HIGH UMYF ACTIVITIES Sr. High Youth, please join us each Sunday from 6:00-7:30 pm (unless noted otherwise) for United Methodist Youth Fellowship! Begin the evening in the Chapel. Questions? Contact John Engler, jengler@fumcmid.org April 3: Kickback April 10: Accountability Page 7
Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors. We are a dynamic faith community, seeking to follow Christ's example of loving God, nurturing one another, and serving the world. First United Methodist Church 315 W. Larkin, Midland, Michigan 48640 Office: 989.835.6797 Fax: 989.835.8935 www.fumcmidweb.org Staff Phone Extensions and E-mail Addresses Senior Pastor - Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis... 117... jdlandis@fumcmid.org Assoc. Pastor - Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth... 111... ckeyworth@fumcmid.org Assoc. Pastor - Rev. Jung Eun Yum... 145... jeyum@fumcmid.org Minister of Discipleship - Rev. Christy Miller-Black... 142... cblack@fumcmid.org Director of Youth Ministry - John Engler... 112...jengler@fumcmid.org Director of Music Ministries/Organist - Jantz Black... 137... jblack@fumcmid.org Children s Ministries - Abby Shephard... 113... ashephard@fumcmid.org Volunteer Ministries - Jean Scroggin... 126... jscroggin@fumcmid.org Director of Older Adult Ministry - Kay Cargile... 144... kcargile@fumcmid.org Office Manager - Tonya Simons... 110... tsimons@fumcmid.org Discipleship Team Admin. Asst. - Marcia Payne... 118... mpayne@fumcmid.org Membership/Music Admin. Asst. - Teri Beasley... 120... tbeasley@fumcmid.org Bookkeeper - Leslie Hiltunen... 116... lhiltunen@fumcmid.org Community Assistance - Lynnette... 835-8935 Building Supervisor - Rob Grocholski... 121... rgrocholski@fumcmid.org Library... 135 Kitchen... 131 Youth Center... 128 Nursery... 140 Sound Ministry - Tom Randolph... tarandol@yahoo.com Video Ministry - Dennis Strahl...FUMCVideoMinistry@yahoo.com Bulletin Announcements Jennifer Klingler... announcements@fumcmid.org Prayer Requests... prayer@fumcmid.org Website Manager - Jennifer Klingler... jklingler@fumcmid.org Page 8
Blessed are those who have not seen and yet Believe. John 20:29 April 3, 2016 Rev. Christy Miller-Black preaching
Order of Worship - 9:00 AM April 3, 2016 Liturgist: Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth GREETINGS & SHARING OF ANNOUNCEMENTS Preparation for Worship is a signal to end our conversations and prepare our hearts for worship. PRELUDE Crown Him with Many Crowns arr. M. Burkhart Jantz Black, organist *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Praise the Lord! People: Praise God in the sanctuary. Leader: Praise God in the vault of heaven. People: Praise God in the earth and skies. Leader: Sing praises to the Lord. People: Shout and sing praises to God. Leader: We have witnessed God s mighty acts. People: We have seen the Lord s greatness. Leader: Let everything that draws breath praise the Lord. People: Let everything that draws breath praise the Lord! *OPENING HYMN Come, Christians, Join to Sing #158 UNISON PRAYER We hear your calling, Lord; how can we keep from singing? How can we keep our lips from proclaiming the good news, that Jesus Christ is risen, bringing healing and forgiveness to all? From the life in his blood he has freed us, making us a royal priesthood. Whether we have seen or believe without seeing, we have found life in his name. In Christ s name, we give thanks and praise. Amen! ANTHEM Everyone Arise arr. M. Burkhart New Spirit Singers - Maranda Ginop, director PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. OFFERING OF TITHES & GIFTS Offertory Fugue in G Minor (The Little) J. S. Bach *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 *Prayer of Dedication
*HYMN Crown Him with Many Crowns #327 (The children are invited to come forward during the last stanza.) CHILDREN'S TIME Abby Shephard READING OF THE WORD The Call to Scripture Thy Word Is a Lamp (refrain only) #601 Scripture Reading John 20:19-29 Leader: The word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. SERMON I Just Don t See It Rev. Christy Miller-Black *HYMN Open My Eyes, That I May See #454 *BENEDICTION & RESPONSE Go Now in Peace Price/Besig (See music printed on inside back cover of hymnal.) *POSTLUDE *Worshipers standing, if able Worship and Praise - 11:15 AM ANNOUNCEMENTS & WELCOME WORSHIP SONGS PRAYER/STAND AND GREET Because He Lives Crown Him with Many Crowns John Engler SPECIAL MUSIC Everyone Arise arr. M. Burkhart New Spirit Singers - Maranda Ginop, director CHILDREN S TIME Abby Shephard OFFERING Hope of the Nations SCRIPTURE John 20:19-29 MESSAGE I Just Don t See It Rev. Christy Miller-Black CLOSING SONG Open My Eyes, That I May See SENDING OUT
Welcome! We hope you enjoyed worshiping with us, as it is our hope and prayer that you find the presence of God here and a spirit of friendliness and warmth. We invite you to join us for refreshments between services in Fellowship Hall, located downstairs, directly below the Sanctuary. If you would like to learn more about our church, please visit our Welcome Center located in the Parlor, which is adjacent to the entry area of the Sanctuary. The altar flowers are given in loving memory of Ed Sirrine from Pat Sirrine. The white carnation on the altar is in celebration of new life in our church family: Emma Shay Vanden Berg was born Wednesday, March 2 to Jay and Melyn (Tank) Vanden Berg. The joyful grandparents are Roger and Doreen Tank. Adult Sunday School - 10:15 am Galatians & Ephesians, Rm. 36; Forum Class: Grounded, Hearth Rm. Children & Youth Sunday School - 10:15 am Pre-K & Nursery, Preschool Wing; Ark Rm., P3 K-5th grade, drop off and pick up in Little Theater Middle School, Middle Ground; Sr. High, Sr. High Lounge Childcare/KidZone 9:00 am Nursery, Ark Room, Pre-K - Rooms P1-P4 (starting at 8:45 am) Grades K-5: Worship in the Little Theater after Children s Time 11:15 am Nursery, Ark Room, Pre-K - Rooms P1, P3, P4 (starting at 11:00 am) Grades K-5: Worship in the Little Theater after Children s Time FOR YOUR INFORMATION Midland FUMC is a Stephen Ministry Congregation A cry room (Parlor) is available. Please see an usher for assistance. Hearing assistance is available, please see an usher for details. Portable footstools are available; please see an usher. Prayer request cards in the pew racks are for your convenience in making prayer requests. You may place the cards in the offering plate. The loose coins in the offering plate today and every Sunday are designated for areas of hunger in Midland County and around the world. Large Print Bulletins, Hymnals, and Announcement Bulletins are available from an usher.