Instruments of Peace Great Day of Music November 11, 2018 Midland First United Methodist Church
Order of Worship 9 & 11:15 AM November 11, 2018 Liturgist: 9 & 11:15 AM - Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis GREETINGS & SHARING OF ANNOUNCEMENTS The Prelude is a signal to end our conversations and prepare our hearts for worship. PRELUDE O Day of Peace Overture arr. J. Black Sol Foster, whistle; Rene Johnson, narrator; Grace Marra, soprano CALL TO WORSHIP: (Isaiah 2:3-4) Leader: Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the temple of the God of Jacob. People: He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths. Leader: The law will go out from Zion, the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. People: He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples. Leader: They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. ALL: Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore. *OPENING HYMN For the Healing of the Nations #428 UNISON PRAYER UMH #421 Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love; for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (9 AM) READING Sacred Courage Rene Johnson ANTHEM Who are the Brave? arr. J. Martin Combined Choirs and Orchestra Grace Marra, directing 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. *HYMN This Is My Song #437 READING The Innocents Lost Rene Johnson ANTHEM Prayer for Peace Michael Helman Carillon Choir Jantz Black, directing OFFERING OF TITHES & GIFTS Prayer of Dedication Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis Offertory The Power of Your Name arr. C. Tomlin FUMC Praise Band SCRIPTURE READING Romans 12:9-21 *HYMN O God of Every Nation #435 (using the tune Lead On, O King Eternal ) ANTHEM Distant Land arr. J. Rutter Combined Choirs and Orchestra Grace Marra, directing PRAISE & THANKSGIVING Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis *HYMN O Day of Peace That Dimly Shines #729 *BENEDICTION Jantz Black *SENDING FORTH Let There Be Peace on Earth #431 *Worshipers standing, if able 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 and fellowship from 10-11:15 am in the Parlor, which is adjacent to the entry area of the Sanctuary. First United Methodist Church 315 W. Larkin St., Midland, Michigan 48640 Office: 989.835.6797 Fax: 989.835.8935 www.fumcmidweb.org
Adult Sunday School - 10:15 am A Study in Exodus - Little Theater; The Forum Class - Hearth Rm.; Roger Mead Group - Rm. 14; New Members - Conference Rm.; Confirmation Class - Rm. 18 Children & Youth Sunday School - 10:15 am Birth-age 2, P1 (Nursery); Pre-K, P3; Ark Rm. (Special needs kids), P4 K-2nd grades, Rm. 6; 3rd & 4th grades, Rm. 30; 5th-7th grades, The LOFT (Rm. 34); 9th-12th grades, senior high lounge Childcare/KidZone 9 am Birth-age 2, P1 (Nursery); Pre-K, P3; Ark Rm., P4 (starting at 8:45 am) Grades K-5: Worship in The Hub after dismissal from the service. 11:15 am Birth-age 2, P1 (Nursery); Pre-K, P3; Ark Rm., P4 (starting at 11 am) Grades K-5: Worship in The Hub after dismissal from the service. FOR YOUR INFORMATION 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.
This Week In Sunday Worship 9 & 11:15 AM Great Day of Music Instruments of Peace Attendance Sunday, Nov. 4 9:00 am - 304 11:15 am - 211 Upcoming Bulletin Deadlines Nov. 25 issue due Wed., Nov. 14 Dec. 2 issue due Tues., Nov. 20 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 W A Volume 45, Issue 45 November 11, 2018 Sr. High Roll Bake Don t forget to pick up your rolls from the Sr. High Roll Bake! Rolls can be picked up between services today in Fellowship Hall. For those who are unable to go downstairs, runners will be available to retrieve orders. As always, we appreciate your support of our youth and our Sr. High UMYF. Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive The United Methodist Men s annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, in conjunction with the Midland County Emergency Food Pantry and Aldersgate United Methodist Church, continues this week. Grocery bags are available for you to take home. The bags contain a list of requested foods, along with information regarding cash contributions to the Midland County Emergency Food Pantry. Please take a bag, fill it with any of the requested items, and return it to the hallway near the office area anytime before the morning worship services on Sunday, Nov. 18. Last year we had tremendous response from the community. Many churches, schools, and businesses provided donations for the Thanksgiving Baskets to about 400 families. Our goal is to serve over 400 families this year. If you have any questions, please contact Roy Green, 989-388-8970 or 989-631-2531, or rgreen4600@charter.net.
VOLUME 45, ISSUE 45 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS November 11, 2018 Coming in Worship Worship 9 & 11:15 AM Sanctuary November 18 We Are a Thanksgiving Community Rev. Jung Eun Yum Psalm 9:1-12 November 25 Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis, Bishop David Kim Christ the King Sunday, Charge Conference Thanksgiving Eve Service 7 PM Sanctuary November 21 Satisfying Our Hunger Rev. Susan Kingsley Mid-Week Worship 6:15 PM Chapel Series: The Cross by John Stott November 14 The Community of Celebration Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis (Peter 2:4-10) Friday Morning Prayer 8:15 AM Chapel Rev. Jung Eun Yum Please join us in Fellowship Hall each Wednesday evening anytime between 5:15-6:45 pm for a buffet style meal. Stop in for a quick dinner or stay awhile and enjoy some fellowship time. These dinners offer a great opportunity to bring a new friend for a very relaxed introduction to our church. No reservations necessary, just come as you can each week. Free-will donations accepted. UPCOMING MENUS: Nov. 14: gyros, fruit, salad bar, dessert Nov. 21: no meal (Thanksgiving Eve) Page 2
VOLUME 44, ISSUE 45 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS November 11, 2018 Fellowship & Service for Middle School and Sr. High Youth Middle School & Sr. High Youth, please join us each Sunday from 6-7:30 pm (unless noted otherwise) for United Methodist Youth Fellowship! We begin the evening in The Hub. Questions? Contact John Engler, jengler@fumcmid.org Activities November 11 Kickback and cereal November 18 Thanksgiving scavenger hunt If you are in Kindergarten through 5th grade, we have a place just for you during worship! Come join us in The Hub after dismissal from worship for a children s worship experience created just for you! Contact Abby Shephard 835-6797 ext. 113, or ashephard@fumcmid.org for more information. Church Charge Conference Nov. 25 Please note, the Admin. Board will not meet in November due to the annual church Charge Conference that will be held this month. Many of the same committees will be giving reports during the conference; other current local church information will be shared. All are encouraged to attend; please RSVP for the meal to the church office by Monday, Nov.19. CHURCH CHARGE CONFERENCE SUNDAY, NOV. 25, 2018 LUNCH WILL BE SERVED AT 12:30 pm IN FELLOWSHIP HALL CHARGE CONFERENCE IN THE CHAPEL (immediately following lunch) ATTENTION: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, announcements for the Dec. 2 bulletin are due on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Page 3
VOLUME 45, ISSUE 45 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS November 11, 2018 Poinsettias will be used to decorate the Sanctuary during Advent. If you would like to donate a poinsettia, please contact Tonya in the church office at 835-6797 ext. 110, by e-mailing tsimons@fumcmid.org, or complete an order form and place it in the offering plate with your check. You may specify that the flowers are in honor or in memory of someone. Plants may be taken home following the Christmas Eve, 11 pm service. All orders must be placed by Sunday, Nov. 25. The cost for an 8-inch pot is $18. POINSETTIA ORDER FORM (Please print clearly) NAME PHONE NO./Email IN MEMORY OF IN HONOR OF NUMBER OF POINSETTIAS PLEASE BLESS SOMEONE WITH MY POINSETTIA I WILL PICK UP FOLLOWING THE 11PM CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Attention Snowbirds Please let us know the dates you will be away and your snowbird address. Contact Teri in the church office, 835-6797 ext. 120, or tbeasley@fumcmid.org, with this information. Submitting Information for Bulletin Announcements & Website If you would like an announcement in the bulletin or on the website, please send all information to announcements@fumcmid.org. The information will then be distributed to the proper person. Thank you. Page 4
VOLUME 44, ISSUE 45 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS November 11, 2018 ou can help provide a happier Christmas for Y our deployed Michigan troops, giving them a touch of home for the holidays. Items should be placed in the red box in the office area before noon on Sunday, Nov. 18. Packing day will be Monday, Nov. 19 starting at 8 am at the Bay City National Guard Armory, 2590 Wilder Rd, Bay City. Volunteers are welcome! For a full list of requested items see the Send Santa to the Troops event on the FUMC website homepage, www.fumcmidweb.org. For further information, contact Welton and Lorraine House at 837-6762 or whouse_us@yahoo.com. UMW BAZAAR - LUNCH - BAKE SALE Saturday, Nov. 17 9:30 am-1:30 pm Youth Center Soup, Salad, Dessert, Lunch 11 am - 1:30 pm Adults - $6 Ages 11 and under - $3 Besides lunch, there will be baked goods, candy, crafts cook books, greeting cards, Rio Bravo items and more! Donations of baked goods and crafts would be appreciated. Crafts should be priced and the ingredients in the baked goods and candy need to be listed. Please have the list of ingredients to Nancy Ziozios, nancy.ziozios@gmail.com or 989-245-8395 by Nov. 14. Tables are available for rent for $25 to sell your own crafts. Please contact Sharron Such at asharronsuch@yahoo.com or 989-689-4148. If you would like to help or have questions, please contact Nancy. Prepare your heart for the Christmas season Join us for an Advent study called The Wonder of Christmas that focuses on the Christmas story through four elements: a star, a name, a manger, and a promise. This 4-week DVD study will be led by our pastors on Dec 2, 9, 16, and 23 and will meet in The Hub from 10:15-11 am. We will learn that because of God s great love and light in Jesus Christ, we can believe with confidence that anything is possible! Books for this Advent study are available at the front desk for $5. Also available are devotional books for $5. Page 5
VOLUME 45, ISSUE 45 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS November 11, 2018 OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: VIM MISSION TRIP TO RIO BRAVO, MEXICO 2019 Week 1: March 1-7, 2019 Week 2: March 8-15, 2019 We would love to have you join us in Mexico next year. There are many opportunities to serve. We will again be building a casita, teaching sewing classes, Bible School and distributing chickens, food and donated items. We are flying down to McAllen, Texas on Feb. 28 and entering Mexico on March 1. Cost: $350 per week plus transportation cost to and from McAllen, Texas Airport (MFE), approximately $710. Please see the brochure located on the table in the office area for more details and a list of items for donation. Donations can be dropped off at the reception desk. Please mark FOR MEXICO. Checks can be made out to: FUMC-RIO BRAVO MISSIONS. If you have questions, please contact Nancy Hill at 989-859-7368. The church library is worth checking out Have you visited our church library lately? There is something for everyone! Some new items include: The Next Person You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom: In this sequel to The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Albom tells the story of Eddie s heavenly reunion with Annie the little girl he saved on earth in an unforgettable novel of how our lives and losses intersect. Unafraid by Adam Hamilton: Hamilton shows how believer and unbeliever alike can develop sustaining spiritual practices and embrace Jesus' recurring counsel, "Do not be afraid." For anyone struggling with fear or wondering how communities can thrive in troubled times, this book offers a message full of practical solutions. Before Amen by Max Lucado: Going to the heart of biblical prayer, this book offers hope for doubts and confidence, even for prayer wimps. Distilling prayers in the Bible down to one pocket-sized prayer, Lucado reminds readers that prayer is just a heartfelt conversation between God and his child. God's Little Creatures DVD: Featuring the voices of Martin Sheen and Amy Grant comes the story of Noah s Ark like you've never seen before. With rough waters ahead, a father-son duo scramble to sneak onto the boat. When the son gets left behind, the ark must turn around to save him. Page 6
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VOLUME 45, ISSUE 45 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS November 11, 2018 Helping people to know, love, and share Jesus Christ 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 MINISTRY LEADERSHIP Senior Pastor - Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis... 117... jdlandis@fumcmid.org Assoc. Pastor - Rev. Jung Eun Yum... 145... jeyum@fumcmid.org Adult Ministries Pastor - Rev. Susan Kingsley... 230... skingsley@fumcmid.org Director of Music Ministries/Organist - Jantz Black... 137... jblack@fumcmid.org Director of Youth Ministry - John Engler... 112... jengler@fumcmid.org Director of Children s Ministries - Abby Shephard... 113...ashephard@fumcmid.org Discipleship Leader - Heidi Kidd... 129...hkidd@fumcmid.org Admin. Director - Noel Contardi... 114... ncontardi@fumcmid.org PROGRAM & SUPPORT STAFF Community Assistance - Maureen... 989-835-8935 Activities Coordinator/Kitchen Mngr. - Pamela Wilson....... pwilson@fumcmid.org Volunteer Ministries Leader - Kathy Hoffman... 111... khoffman@fumcmid.org Ministry Staff Admin. - Tonya Simons... 110... tsimons@fumcmid.org Discipleship Admin. - Victoria Ritter... 118... vritter@fumcmid.org Membership/Music Admin. - Teri Beasley... 120... tbeasley@fumcmid.org Bookkeeper - Leslie Hiltunen... 116... lhiltunen@fumcmid.org Building Supervisor - Rob Grocholski... 121... rgrocholski@fumcmid.org Sound Ministry/IT Leader - Tom Randolph... 122... tarandol@gmail.com Receptionist - Marcia Payne... 134... mpayne@fumcmid.org Video Ministry - Dennis Strahl...... fumcvideoministry@yahoo.com Webmaster - Jennifer Klingler........ jklingler@fumcmid.org Bulletin Announcements...... announcements@fumcmid.org Prayer Requests...... prayer@fumcmid.org Kitchen... 131 Youth Center... 128 Nursery... 140 Page 8