The Steeple November 18, 2018 10:00am Traditional Service, Sanctuary 10:00am Anew Contemporary Service, Wesley Worship Center 9:00am Sunday School Ministers and Ministry Directors William H. Phillips Senior Pastor Jonathan Harris Associate Pastor Emily Kirby Associate Pastor for Education and Congregational Care Jennifer Hupko Director of Youth Ministry Philip Keilen Director of Coastal Samaritan Counseling Center Norman McQueen Director of Music Jonathan Roberts Anew Contemporary 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 843-448-7164
Engaging the Heart of Christmas Pastoral Sunday School Advent Lessons Nov 25, Dec 2,9 & 16 All are invited to join Rev. Jonathan Harris for the first lesson on November 25, and Rev. William H. Phillips for lessons in December as they lead a special Sunday School offering during the Advent season through to Epiphany. Classes will take place Sunday mornings from 9:00-9:45am in the chapel. All are welcome! Take this opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to come and celebrate the season together. Shepherds Child Program Shepherds Child Program will begin with children s fellowship time immediately following worship services on Sunday, December 9th and culminates with a celebration at Johnny Rockets with members of First Church youth. The parents of the Shepherd s Child children will have the opportunity to purchase $100 gift cards for $10 again this year. Your donations will be greatly appreciated and can be ear marked Shepherds Child Program. Any questions contact Ron or Jackie Carpenter. Big Tom s A Quote 4.56 billion people do not have internet. (60%) 6.91 billion people do not have a car. (91%). First Church Weekly Reading: November 19 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel Genesis 29:15-30 November 20 Leah Gives Birth to Four Sons Genesis 29:31-35 November 21 The God of Jacob Brings Victory Psalm 20 November 22 Jacob Steals His Family from Laban Genesis 31:1-9 November 23 Jacob and Laban Make Peace Genesis 31:43-50 November 24 Rachel Gives Birth to Two Sons Genesis 30:22-24; 35:16-21 November 25 Jacob Prospers at Laban s Expense Genesis 30:22-32,43 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 * (Temporary) Wesley 103 Asbury 101 Asbury 203 Wesley 105 Asbury 201 The 925 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 Sonshine House ( * ) Indicates: Uniform Series International Lesson Series: Genesis 28:10-22 Jacob Forms a Relationship with God
M onthly Mission in Motion November During November & December we are asking for your help in collecting non-perishable food items such as: Rice, Canned fruits, Soups & vegetables, Cereals, Crackers, Raisins, Granola bars, etc. Congratulations Congratulations to Cynthia Wright and Richard Shaver, who were united in holy matrimony on November 12, 2018 in the chapel with Rev. Johnathan Harris officiating. Congratulations to Leslie Foster and Craig Thomas who were united in holy matrimony on November 10, 2018. Rev. Ray Thomas officiated the ceremony. Thanksgiving Feast at Child Development Ministry All First UMC friend and families are invited and encouraged to join us for our Thanksgiving Feast from 11:00-12:30pm Tuesday, November 20th. This event is open to all and a great time to fellowship around a delicious meal. Make sure to make plans to join us for this celebration. RADA Cutlery Christmas is fast approaching and RADA Cutlery is always a good gift. Members of the Lautrelle Merchant Circle will be taking orders for the next few weeks. This is an annual fundraiser that helps us support our many mission projects. A circle member will be available to take your order each Sunday AM before the traditional and Anew worship services. The order will be placed Dec. 3rd and will be here before Christmas. Thank you for supporting us. Mascot Pecans Mascot Pecans, large whole halves, will arrive before Thanksgiving! Plan to get yours, $13 per pound, for Thanksgiving and Christmas cooking. The Lautrelle Merchant Circle offers these each year with profits benefiting our domestic but mainly local missions. To pre-order, please call Willa Wrenn @ 843-497-2967. Thank you. Poinsettias The Cloister Circle will be selling Poinsettias again this year. Look for the order from to be in the Steeple soon. Proceeds will go to a church family suffering from flood damage. Hanging of the Greens November 26 9am-5pm Decorating the Church for Advent Stop by and give a hand! Come and join in fellowship as we prepare our Church, our hearts and minds for the Season of ADVENT.
Youth activities Coming Up: Nov. 18th: The 925 Nov. 20th: High School Breakfast & Devo Nov. 22nd: No Middle School Breakfast & Devo HAPPY THANKSGIVING Nov. 25th: NO YOUTH Shepherd s Child This is an annual event, open to our 7 th -12 th grade youth. This year we need 25 youth to commit to shopping on December 2 nd, during youth time and then celebrating on December 9 th after church, more information about timing for this day to come. Please sign your youth up by November 26 th, we will only be able to take the first 25 that sign up. If you have questions please contact Jennifer Hupko, hupko@fumcmb.org Holy Baptism The Sacrament of Holy Baptism was administered to Ansley Caroline Hudson, on November 11, 2018 in the traditional worship service by Rev. Dr. William H. Phillips. Ansley is the daughter of Nick and Jenna Hudson and the granddaughter of Mike and Terry Sanders. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism was administered to Andrew Scott Phillips on November 11, 2018 in the ANEW Contemporary Service by Rev. Jonathan Harris. Andrew is the son of Nate and Morgan Phillips and little brother to Caroline. SAVE THE DATE 2019 Camp Dates June 9-14, 2019 Register for 2019 camp before the end of 2018 and get 2018 rates! Thank you to all that came out and participate in this years Beach Sweep, we had a great crowd and the kids worked so hard! Some of the items they found: Most Unusual: Hair weave, slinky, & toilet paper tube Top 3 found: Cigarette Butts - 5213 Food Wrappers (candy, chips, etc.)- 231 Straws/stirrers - 94 Register at www.asburyhills.com Financials and Attendance: Gifts (includes online giving) Week of November 11, 2018: $16,877.61 Giving to Date: $852,927.19 Expenses to date: $1,262,271.25 Expenses include weekly apportionments & direct billing. Presence November 11, 2018 Total Services 435 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 29578-1367 Phone: 843-448-7164 Email: office@fumcmb.org Website: www.fumcmb.org Become a Fan: www.facebook.com/fumcmb Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/fumcmb Request Emailed Steeple: thesteeple@fumcmb.org Worship Service televised Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM, on FOX Channel 7
SUNDAY, November 18 8:45-11:00 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 4:30 PM Nursery Provided WESLEY BLDG Sunday School MAIN CAMPUS Anew Contemporary Wesley Worship Center Traditional Service SANCTUARY Advent Wreath Making WESLEY FELLOWSHIP HALL Youth 925 MONDAY, November 19 9:00 AM 3:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:30 PM Thrift Store Open MAIN CAMPUS Knit One Ministry PARLOR Handbells Reh. HANDBELL RM Festive Brass Reh. TNBC TUESDAY, November 20 7:15 AM 11:00 AM 6:30 PM High School Breakfast CHIC FIL A CDM Thanksgiving Feast NORTH CAMPUS Boy Scouts TNBC WEDNESDAY, November 21 7:15 AM 7:30 AM Women s Prayer Group PRAYER ROOM Men s Prayer Group LIBRARY THURSDAY, November 22 FRIDAY, November 23 DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS Biblical Meditations for Daily Living book! Men Worth Knowing books available for $5 at church receptionist desk. Limited supplies, first come first serve.