The Steeple January 27, 2019 10:00am Traditional Worship, Sanctuary 10:00am Anew Contemporary Worship, 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 Cindy Johnson Director of Children s Ministries 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
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 843-448-7164. Look for upcoming programs and Tournament Winners here in the Steeple. All meals are $5.00 per person. January 31 Program 11:15am Wesley Fellowship Hall Firehouse Subs D. Scott Ferguson, Pianist January 22 Tradition Golf Course Tournament Winners 1st Place Team: Score of 69 2nd Place Team: Score of 71 Roger Davis, Ron Rise, Gordy Kardal, Scott Bowen, Tom Winn Mike Belay, David Ayers Next Golf Tournament on Tuesday, January 29 at Whispering Pines Golf Course New Year and New Beginnings Are you a tired, overworked, overwhelmed Mom who just needs rest? You are not alone! Please come and join us as we unwind, recharge, and be inspired by devotions to lighten your mother-load as we explore Out of The Spin Cycle. Hope and help are on the way for you on Mondays through February 20, 2019, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Child Development Ministries North Campus. Please Note: Mom is anyone taking care of our children. Childcare and books are provided. First Church Weekly Reading: January 28 A Matter of the Heart Romans 2:25-29 January 29 Persistent Faith Mark 7:24-30 January 30 Paul s Solid Credentials for Ministry 2 Corinthians 11:21-30 January 31 Boast in Christ Jesus Philippians 3:1-6 February 1 Live as Heavenly Citizens Philippians 3:17-4:1 February 2 Guard Your Heart and Mind Philippians 4:2-9 February 3 Be of the Same Mind Philippians 3:7-14 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 * Indicates: Uniform Series International Lesson Series: Philippians 3:1-16 Renounce Everything for Christ 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
M onthly Mission in Motion January New Directions Shelter for Men (formerly Street Reach) Provides temporary shelter for homeless men. NEEDS: Bleach, Pine-Sol, toilet paper, paper towels, cups, plates, 40 gal. (or larger) garbage bags, spiral notebooks, sugar, coffee, creamer, oatmeal, Texas Pete Hot Sauce IN REMEMBRANCE Thomas Stedner Coleman May 10, 1947 January 21, 2019 I am the resurrection and the life; those that believe in me, even though they die, yet shall they live. FUMC Centennial Mission Moments Month of January, Snowbirds & Seagulls In recent years, under the leadership of Scott and Cheryl Bowen, the Snowbirds & Seagulls continue to meet every Thursday at 11:15 AM, January thru March in the Fellowship Hall. Each Thursday there is a meal and a program that is both informative and entertaining. Golf continues to be enjoyed with the dates set for various golf courses in the area. This program continues to be a vital part of the Senior Adult Ministry of FUMC. Come One, Come All! Child Development Ministry of FUMC is holding a BBQ Fundraiser on Friday, February 8, 2019 at the Thomas N. Brittain Center 904 65th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach Carry-out or Dine-in from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tickets are pre-sold and must be purchased by Thursday, January 31, 2019. Plates are $8.00 each and include: Bar-B-Que, Rice and Gravy, Sweet Potato Soufflé, Cole Slaw and Bread. To purchase tickets, call 843-692-9272 or fax to 843-497-0473 include name, phone number, and number of tickets for the order. Delivery available for orders of 15 or more. Annual Spring Surge Giving Time, Touching Hearts Women gathering to support the Family Justice Center in aiding victims of domestic violence. March 16, 2019 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Registration begins February 1, 2019 Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach and First United Methodist Church of Myrtle Beach
Youth activities Coming Up: Jan 27 th : NO 925 Jan 29 th : High School Breakfast & Devo Jan 31 st : Middle School Breakfast & Devo Feb 3 rd : Youth Lead Anew Service Feb 3 rd : NO 925 Canned Food Drive Sunday, February 3 rd, in conjunction with the Super Bowl, the youth will be hosting a canned food drive to benefit Helping Hands. Since this is Super Bowl Sunday, we are going to throw a little challenge out there to our church family are you up for it?! On February 3 rd, we would like to collect 300 canned food items!! Does that sound impossible? Well, we serve and worship the God of the possible, and I am confident that we can meet and even exceed a goal of 300 cans! So, please start putting aside your cans now and bring them to church on Sunday, February 3 rd and let s help in the fight against hunger! New Members Let us welcome Dudley & Rosalin Robinson joined First Church during the traditional service on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Dudley & Rosalin come to FUMC from Aldersgate UMC in Durham NC. Their friendship friend is Melinda Morgan. Dear First United Methodist Church, Please accept out sincere thanks for donations in September and October of 774 pounds of assorted items. Your donations really make a difference for those in our community seeking assistance during times of crisis. ~ Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach FAMILY BIBLE STUDY Grow @ Home on Wednesdays Now thru February 20, at 6 PM Hosted at Alex & Sarah Clayton s Home * DINNER & CHILD CARE PROVIDED Volunteers are needed for communion stewards. If this is a ministry on which you are led to serve, please contact Jennifer Julian in the church office or by email at jennifer@fumcmb.org. Thank you. FUMC ADULT BIBLE STUDY Monday's 12:00 PM NOW thru FEBRUARY 18 Main Campus Church Parlor Big Tom s A Quote What you do speaks so loudly, I can t hear what you are saying! ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Financials and Attendance: 456 Gifts (includes online giving) Traditional Anew Week of January 20, 2019: Giving to-date: Expenses to-date: $ 8,904.00 $ 2,916.00 $ 14,821.34 $ 102,356.91 $ 73,482.28 Expenses include weekly apportionments & direct billing. Presence Week of January 20, 2019 490 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, January 27, 2019 8:45-11:00 Nursery Provided WESLEY BLDG 9:00 AM Sunday School MAIN CAMPUS 10:00 AM Anew Contemporary WESLEY WORSHIP CENTER 10:00 AM Traditional Service SANCTUARY MONDAY, January 28 9:00AM 10:00 AM 12:00PM 5:30PM 6:30PM 5:30PM Thrift Store MAIN CAMPUS Out of the Spin Cycle CDM Bible Study PARLOR Adult Handbell Rehearsal HANDBELL ROOM Festive Brass Rehearsals TNBC Finance MD MOORE TUESDAY, January 29 7:15AM 9:00AM 11:00AM 6:30PM High School Breakfast CHICK-FIL-A Snowbird/Seagull Golf WHISPERING PINES Staff Meeting PARLOR Boy Scouts TNBC WEDNESDAY, January 30 7:15AM Women s Prayer Group PRAYER ROOM 7:30AM Men s Prayer Group LIBRARY 1:00PM Adult Handbell Rehearsal HANDBELL ROOM 3:15PM Children s Choirs and Bells MAIN CAMPUS 6:00PM Bible Study CLAYTON HOME 6:30PM Wesley Chancel Choir MUSIC ROOM THURSDAY, January 31 5:30AM 7:15AM 11:15AM 1:00PM F3 Bible Study TNBC Middle School Breakfast BOJANGLES-CAROLINA FOREST Snowbirds and Seagulls CHAPEL Thrift Store Open MAIN CAMPUS IMPORTANT DATES FAMILY PROM FEBRUARY 10 END OF YEAR PARTY MAY 19 ASBURY HILLS JUNE 9-14 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JULY 15-18