Confirmation Sunday Heidi Kidd and John Engler April 29, 2018 Midland First United Methodist Church
Order of Worship - 9 AM Sunday, April 29, 2018 GREETINGS & SHARING OF ANNOUNCEMENTS Preparation for Worship is a signal to end our conversations and prepare our hearts for worship. PRELUDE Lord I Want to Be a Christian arr. A. Whitworth Jantz Black, organist *CONGREGATIONAL INTROIT Surely the Presence of the Lord #328 *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Let us worship God! People: This is the day the Lord has made. Leader: A day for praising God together. People: A day for new beginnings. Leader: A day for remembering promises. People: As Confirmands and congregation, we renew our commitment to be faithful disciples. Leader: Jesus said, Come follow me. People: Send your Holy Spirit, Lord, to work within us that we might serve you always. Amen. *OPENING HYMN Praise and Thanksgiving Be to God #604 UNISON PRAYER Almighty and everlasting God, we thank you for those who are being confirmed today. Grand us your grace to nurture them and one another in your faith, hope and love, that we may all continue to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ; the one who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. ANTHEM You Are Mine arr. M Hayes Chancel Choir - Grace Marra, director PASTORAL PRAYER / THE LORD S PRAYER/CHORAL RESPONSE 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 Children are invited to head to KidZone during the Offertory, and they can be picked up in The Hub after worship. Children may also remain in this service with their families. Offertory All the World arr. Ingraham/Mizell Circle of Praise *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 *Prayer of Dedication HYMN (seated) This Is a Day of New Beginnings #383 READING OF THE WORD The Call to Scripture Thy Word Is a Lamp (refrain only) #601 Scripture Reading James 5:12 Leader: The word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. SERMON Yes No Maybe John Engler *HYMN Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters #605 *BENEDICTION & RESPONSE Go Now in Peace Price/Besig (See music printed on inside back cover of hymnal.) *POSTLUDE *Worshipers standing, if able The order of worship for the 11:15AM Contemporary Worship Service will be announced by the Worship Leader and portions will also be shown on the video screen. Welcome! We hope you were blessed during worship 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.
Sympathy and prayers for Jon and Marilyn Horton on the death of Merritt Meeks, Marilyn s father, on April 16. Sympathy and prayers for Nancy, Jenn, and Robert Hieb on the death of Robert Hieb, Nancy s husband, and Jenn and Robert s father, on April 15. Adult Sunday School - 10:15 am Landis Study Group, Rm. 26; Mead Study Group, Rm. 14; The Forum Class, Youth Center 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. 36; 3rd & 4th grades, Rm. 30; 5th-7th grades, The LOFT (Rm. 34); Sr. High, Sr. 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 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.
This Week In Sunday Worship 9 & 11:15 AM Confirmation Sunday John Engler and Heidi Kidd Midland First United Methodist Church WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS Volume 44, Issue 17 April 29, 2018 Attendance Sunday, April 15 9 am - 140 11:15 am - 124 Upcoming Bulletin Deadlines May 13 issue due Wed., May 2 May 20 issue due Wed., May 9 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 Congratulations to our 2018 Confirmands: Logan Brown Lucas Callihan Ian Meinema Bree McFarlane Gabrielle Schloop Semaj Torain Dylan Wedge A boled water drive will be held on May 18 and 19! Donations of bottled water cases may be left at First United Methodist Church in the Larkin street entrance hallway from 4-6 pm on May 18 and 8-11 am on May 19! The cases of bottled water will be driven down to Court Street UMC in Flint and distributed to people in need on Saturday, May 19! Questions? Contact Natalie at 989-486-3060 or nataliekyro@outlook.com
VOLUME 44, ISSUE 17 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS April 29, 2018 Coming in Worship Worship - 9 & 11:15 AM Sanctuary May 6 Faith Matters Rev. Jung Eun Yum Matthew 8:5-13 May 13 Women in Leadership Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis Luke 8:1-3 Mid-Week Worship 6:15 PM Chapel Chapel Series: Praying the Lord s Prayer May 2 Which Art in Heaven Heidi Kidd May 9 Hallowed Be Thy Name Rev. Jung Eun Yum Friday Morning Prayer 8:15 AM Chapel Rev. Jung Eun Yum Sermon Audio Just a reminder that audio of the weekly sermons is available on the church website, fumcmidweb.org. UPCOMING MENUS: May 2: gyros, tabouli, fruit and salad bar, dessert There will be no dinners during the summer months Page 2
VOLUME 44, ISSUE 17 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS April 29, 2018 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Come join us on Thursday, May 3 from 12-1 pm to recognize the National Day of Prayer. The event will take place at Midland FUMC on the front lawn area on Main Street. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another. Hebrews 10:24-25 Volunteers in Mission are needed! Training is available. When: Saturday, May 5, 11 am-2 pm Where: Midland FUMC, Hearth Room Cost is $25 per person/couple for the cost of the manual. Lunch is provided. Trainer: John Wall Reserve with Fritz Hyde at 989-631-3293 or the church office. Volunteer in mission work includes construction and renewing of mission facilities, teaching, witnessing, conducting medical clinics, conducting Bible study or Bible School for children, and serving in disaster relief efforts around the world. UMW SPRING LUNCHEON Tuesday, May 8 Fellowship Hall Rev. Len and Renae Clevenger will be talking about their trip to Russia. The presentation will begin at 11 am, with lunch at noon. We will be having U.P. pasties, salads and desserts provided by the UMW Board. Table service and beverages will be provided. Please come and enjoy this wonderful opportunity to hear about Russia and enjoy a time of good food and fellowship. ALL ARE WELCOME! You are welcome to bring your favorite dessert or salad if you like). Page 3
VOLUME 44, ISSUE 17 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS April 29, 2018 FUMC Staff Changes The FUMC Staff-Parish Relations Committee has several personnel changes to share with our congregation: Rev. Len Clevenger, Administrative Pastor, will be leaving us at the end of June to pursue a new ministry aiding persecuted Christians around the world. Pastor Len has been at FUMC for nearly two years implementing and administering a new staff organizational structure, as well as performing clergy responsibilities. Pastor Len s passions are starting new churches (he was appointed to start a new church, Bay City Grace UMC, that grew to over 400 members in two years), and aiding Christians who are imprisoned by governments only because they are followers of Jesus. Pastor Len s extensive experience working internationally before ordained ministry will greatly aid his new ministry calling. Noel Contardi, current Volunteer Ministries Leader, is FUMC s new Administrative Director, taking over Pastor s Len administrative duties. Noel has a long history of administrative experience before coming to FUMC, having owned and operated two separate business operations. Noel will continue to provide direction to FUMC s Community Assistance program, led by Maureen, however, she will relinquish her Volunteer Ministries role. Kathy Hoffman is FUMC s new Volunteer Ministries Leader. Kathy is a long time, active FUMC member. Kathy s previous multifaceted involvement with committees and ministry activities and knowledge of the FUMC history and congregation makes her well qualified for her new Volunteer Ministries role. Kathy will co-lead the Lay Leadership committee this fall, with Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis, to fill committee and leadership positions. Tom Randolph s role as FUMC Sound Ministries Leader has been expanded to include the role of Information Technology Leader, taking over Pastor Len s information technology responsibilities. Tom has been FUMC s sound technician for nearly 30 years, and served as an information technology leader for several years at Consumer s Energy. FUMC is fortunate to be able to utilize Tom s IT experience. Please welcome Kathy and Tom to their news roles as part of the FUMC staff, congratulate Noel on her expanded role as our new Administrative Director, and pray for discernment, guidance, and safety as Pastor Len pursues his passion and starts a new journey in ministry and service to our gracious and loving God. Page 4
VOLUME 44, ISSUE 17 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS April 29, 2018 Seasoned Adults Windover Luncheon What: Buffet luncheon When: Friday, May 4, 12 pm Where: Windover High School (Take M-20 to Smith Road, right onto Smith at the purple house. Windover is ahead on the left.) Chef Andy and his students are excited to again host our Seasoned Adults group for a wonderful luncheon at Windover High School. After lunch, Chef Andy promises an interesting program about what he and the students at Windover have been involved in. For example, did you know Chef Andy has been a guest chef in the White House? RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED, AND SPACE IS LIMITED Cost is $12 per person, which includes the buffet, drink, and gratuity. Checks can be made out to Cheryl Hunt. Reservations and money are due by Monday, April 23 and can be mailed to Cheryl Hunt, 1002 Sterling Dr., Midland, MI 48640. If you have questions, contact Cheryl at 989-631-3203. UMCOR is with us providing relief from the June floods The United Methodist Committee on Relief is coordinating relief in our Midland area through local churches and volunteers. This month dry wall was installed in three homes by a team of volunteers from Trinity Lutheran and Habitat. Members of our church provided lunches for 25 people and met with grateful home owners. Our church gave support to future rehabilitation work. Katie and Anne represent through the Midland Flood Recovery. They can be contacted at 989-486 -8784. Owners of many more homes have been identified as needing assistance. How can we help? Provide funding Provide lunches Do carpentry and other hands on contributions UMCOR continues to offer assistance in Texas as 50,000 to 100,000 homes remain in need of rehabilitation. We thank God that a team from Midland FUMC could serve in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. All donations to UMCOR go directly to the projects. UMCOR works globally to alleviate human suffering and advance hope and healing. Page 5
V O L U ME 4 4, I S S U E 1 7 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS April 29, 2018 Fellowship & Service for Middle School and Sr. High Youth Activities 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 April 29 Currie Concert May 6 Mystery Dinner Wednesday, May 2 Dinner: 5:15 pm Activities: 5:30-7 pm Come join us on the first Wednesday of every month for fun, games, and general silliness! Come for the all-church dinner starting at 5:15 pm, and then join us for Kids Night activities anytime from 5:30 to 7 pm. Questions? Please contact Miss Abby, ashephard@fumcmid.org or 835-6797 ext. 113. Our church is a handicap accessible facility. Parking for the handicapped is available in three areas around the church: on Main Street, on Fitzhugh Street, and in the parking lot across Larkin Street. You can avoid using steps by using the exterior ramp at the Fitzhugh entrance, by entering from Larkin and using the interior ramp, or using the new ramp at the Main Street entrance. Also, a reminder to use handrails when using steps, especially exterior steps that may be slippery in bad weather. Page 6
VOLUME 44, ISSUE 17 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS April 29, 2018 Sermon Notes Preacher: Scripture: Date: Page 7
VOLUME 44, ISSUE 17 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS April 29, 2018 Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors. 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 Admin. Director/Pastor - Rev. Len Clevenger... 142... lclevenger@fumcmid.org Pastor of Congregational Care - Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Maxwell... 230... jmaxwell@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 PROGRAM & SUPPORT STAFF Director of Volunteer Ministry - Noel Contardi... 114... ncontardi@fumcmid.org Community Assistance - Maureen... 119 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 Video Ministry - Dennis Strahl...... fumcvideoministry@yahoo.com Bulletin Announcements...... announcements@fumcmid.org Prayer Requests...... prayer@fumcmid.org Kitchen... 131 Youth Center... 128 Page 8