This Week In Sunday Worship 9:00 & 11:15 AM When We Face Crisis in Our Life I Samuel 30:1-6 Rev. Jung Eun Yum Attendance Sunday, August 23 9:00 am - 280 11:15 am - 171 Upcoming Bulletin Deadlines September 20 issue due Wed., Sept. 9 September 27 issue due Wed., Sept. 16 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 41, Issue 36 September 6, 2015 ADULT DISCIPLESHIP FAIR Sunday, September 13 10:15-11:00 am Fellowship Hall You are invited to the annual Adult Discipleship Fair. Join us downstairs in Fellowship Hall between services on Sunday, Sept. 13. Various teachers and groups will be available to answer questions as you peruse the different educational offerings for adults this fall. (Adult Sunday studies will begin September 20.) Fall Kickoff For Christ! Sunday, September 13 3:00-6:00 pm Larkin and Fitzhugh Streets Come join us for food, fun, and fellowship! You are invited to kick off the school year with free games, inflatables, food, music, and much more! If you would like to volunteer to help with this fun, community event, we could always use more hands! Please contact Becky Jenkins, bjenkins@fumcmid.org, or Abby Shephard, ashephard@fumcmid.org.
Coming in Worship Worship - 9:00 AM Worship & Praise - 11:15 AM Sanctuary God With Us Series September 13 Learning God s Ways Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis Luke 2:41-52 September 20 The Call to Discipleship Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth Matthew 4:18-22 The Jesus Lifestyle Wed., 7:00 PM Chapel September 9 How to Respond to the Most Challenging Words Ever Spoken Matthew 7:7-12 Rene Johnson September 16 How to Make the Big Decision Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis Matthew 7:13-14 Hearing assistance is available during worship services. For the hearing impaired, FUMC offers a loop system. Hearing aid and cochlear implant wearers with a telecoil setting can hear the service broadcast directly through their hearing aids. Others desiring hearing assistance may check out a portable receiver and headset from an usher. HABITAT PROJECT Sat., September 19 9:00 am - 5:00 pm & Sun., September 20 After Church - 5:00 pm All members and friends of First United Methodist Church are invited to participate in this mission sponsored by Habitat for Humanity. We will be working on homes in our area. If you are able to help out on either or both days, please see Duane Townley, Becky Jenkins, or contact Tonya Simons, 835.6797 ext. 110, or tsimons@fumcmid.org. Page 2
EFPN has again been selected to be a beneficiary of the Meijer Simply Give program, which runs through September 12. M i d l a n d C o u n t y Emergency Food Pantry Network You can help! Purchase a $10 Meijer Food Pantry Donation Card (available at the check-out registers), which Meijer will convert to a $10 Meijer food gift card that is given to EFPN to help stock pantry shelves. In addition, Meijer Corporation will make a contribution to EFPN. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and the Meijer Corporation, EFPN received around $4200 in Meijer gift cards during the spring 2015 campaign. Float Into Fellowship Time Sunday, September 20 10:00-11:00 am Fellowship Hall Make sure to float into Fellowship Hall on Sun., September 20. The Family Life Council will be serving ice cream floats during fellowship time. Going to a new Sunday study? Grab a float and head to class! UMW Fall Rummage Sale Start cleaning out your closets and recycling! The UMW Fall Rummage Sale will be October 12-14. Jewelry and collectibles will be in the Little Theater. Keep watching the bulletin for details. Page 3
NEW MEMBER CLASSES Sundays, Sept. 27 - Nov. 15 10:15-11:05 am Conference Room 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 December 6. 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. United Methodist Women Dinner & Program Tuesday, September 15 Fellowship Hall Dinner: 6:00 pm Program: 7:00 pm Cost: $10 All are invited to hear a presentation by David J. Law, PhD, Executive Director of the Joy-Southfield Community Development Corp. Joy-Southfield is a health and education center located on the far west side of Detroit. Among the goals of Joy- Southfield is improving the health status of the community through expanded access to primary and preventive care. They also are providing a patient home for underinsured residents of the community to aid in the management of chronic illnesses and reduce dependence on emergency departments. Learn about Joy-Southfield and enjoy a soup and salad dinner catered by Pamela Wilson. The cost of the meal is $10. Please make reservations by contacting Marcia in the church office, 835.6797 ext. 118 or mpayne@fumcmid.org, by Tuesday, September 8. Sermon Audio Just a reminder that audio of the weekly sermons is available on the church website, fumcmidweb.org. Page 4
Financial Peace University Sundays, September 20 - November 15 6:00-8:00 pm Room 36 Cost: $102 This life-changing class is taught by Dave Ramsey and the FPU teaching team on video, and coordinated by Rev. Chuck Keyworth. It will help you achieve your financial goals by showing you how to eliminate debt, save for the future, and give like never before. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever. For more information about this class, go to the Financial Peace University website, www.daveramsey.com/fpu, or contact Rev. Chuck Keyworth, 835.6797 or ckeyworth@fumcmid.org. You can register and pay for the class online, www.daveramsey.com/ fpu/class/1001508/, or contact Marcia in the church office, 835.6797 or mpayne@fumcmid.org. UMM BREAKFAST MEETING Saturday, September 19 7:30-9:00 am Little Theater Program: To Be Announced Lois Woodward Study Circle Tuesday, September 15 9:15 am Hearth Room Our study this fall will be The Jesus Lifestyle by Nicky Gumbel. If you were not a part of this summer study during Wednesday night Chapel services, please feel free to join us. Alma Schaefer will be our hostess. If you have questions, please contact Dorothy Follette, 832.3869. Page 5
SEASONED ADULTS FELLOWSHIP Friday, September 11 Fellowship Hall Potluck Supper: 6:15 pm Program: 7:00 pm (Bring a dish to pass and table service.) Current State of Midland Jon Lynch, Midland City Manager Jon will cover various topics concerning Midland, and answer questions. Page 6 COME & JOIN THE CHOIR! Chancel Choir Chancel Choir rehearsals will begin on September 10 at 7:30 pm in the Choir Room. We welcome anyone who loves to sing! The Choir sings most Sundays from September through May. Many voices make light work; please come when you can to praise God in song during our worship services. Wesley Men Wesley Men will resume rehearsals on September 13 at 10:20 am in the Choir Room. This Choir of men s voices sings five to six times a year. We rehearse on Sundays between services. The men have a fun time singing praise to God and learning four part men s harmony. Please come and join us! Wesley Women Wesley Women will resume rehearsals on September 17 at 6:30 pm in the Choir Room We love to sing three and four part harmony to praise our God! We also sing five to six times a year in the Sunday worship services. Please come and sing! For more information about any of these three choirs, please contact Grace Marra, 631.1152. Everyone is welcome, both couples and singles. Questions? Please contact Don Stagg, 832.8505.
UPCOMING MIDDLE SCHOOL UMYF ACTIVITIES September 13: 3:00-6:00 pm - Kickoff for Christ: Come and enjoy an afternoon of food and fun, with special games just for youth! September 20: 6:00-7:30 pm - Bring a friend and join us in Middle Ground to start the new year off right with games, food, and fellowship. UPCOMING SR. HIGH UMYF ACTIVITIES September 13: 3:00-6:00 pm - Kickoff for Christ: Come and enjoy an afternoon of food and fun, with special games just for youth! September 20: 6:00-7:30 pm - We ll be having a get to know you night in the Sr. High Lounge. 3rd Grade Bible Presentation - Sept. 20 Sunday, September 20 is a special day as we will present you with your Bibles. Please join us at either the 9:00 am or 11:15 am worship service to receive your Bible. Bible Blast Third graders are also invited to a Bible Blast party on Sunday, September 20 from 3:00 5:00 pm in the Youth Center. Bible Blast is an opportunity for you and a parent or adult mentor to celebrate this step in your faith journey. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your Bible for some fun, active, Bible games! To R.S.V.P. or for questions, please contact Abby Shephard, 835.6797 ext. 113, ashephard@fumcmid.org. IT S ALMOST TIME FOR 2:42 @First! Join us September 24 for our inaugural night. Theme: Nazareth Revisited Dress: VBS t-shirt Menu: Build your own sandwich, salad, and sundaes 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 Children s & Youth Ministries - Becky Jenkins... 114... bjenkins@fumcmid.org LOGOS - Jennifer Lane... 129... jlane@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
Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors. Midland First United Methodist Church To all who would know God and do God s will...to all who would live and serve to make a Christian world...to all who seek comfort and would find rest...to old and young, wise and unlearned, rich and poor, saint and sinner, this church opens wide its doors and, in the name of Jesus, bids you welcome. September 6, 2015
Order of Worship - 9AM September 6, 2015 Liturgist: Rev. Christy Miller-Black GREETINGS & SHARING OF ANNOUNCEMENTS The Prelude is a signal to end our conversations and prepare our hearts for worship. PRELUDE I Need Thee Every Hour arr. H. DeCou Jantz Black, organist *CONGREGATIONAL INTROIT Surely the Presence of the Lord #328 *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: On this new morning and in every moment of our lives, gracious God, People: from generation to generation, we praise your holy name. Leader: Like our ancestors before us, we proclaim your greatness to our children, People: for we have seen your deeds of power and witnessed your goodness in our lives. Leader: As you have opened your hand to all, satisfying the desire of every living thing, People: open our hearts so that we might share the gifts we have received from you. All: Let us worship God in gratitude and joy! *HYMN I Surrender All #354 APOSTLES CREED I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. SPECIAL MUSIC Angels Through the Night arr. P. Kern Hadley Samarco, soloist PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERING OF TITHES & GIFTS Offertory Awake My Soul arr. F. Ashdown *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 *Prayer of Dedication
HYMN (seated) Jesus Loves Me (stanza 1) #191 (The children are invited to come forward during the hymn.) CHILDREN'S TIME Rev. Christy Miller-Black READING OF THE WORD The Call to Scripture Thy Word Is a Lamp (refrain only) #601 Scripture Reading & Response I Samuel 30:1-6 Leader: This is the word of God. People: Thanks be to God! SERMON When We Face Crisis in Our Lives Rev. Jung Eun Yum *HYMN You Are My All in All (see words on screen) *BENEDICTION & RESPONSE Go Now in Peace Price/Besig (See music printed on inside back cover of hymnal.) *POSTLUDE When Morning Gilds the Skies arr. F. Ashdown *Worshipers standing, if able Worship and Praise - 11:15AM ANNOUNCEMENTS & WELCOME WORSHIP SONGS PRAYER The Solid Rock Mighty to Save Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth STAND & GREET SPECIAL MUSIC Angels Through the Night arr. P. Kern Hadley Samarco, soloist CHILDREN S TIME Rev. Christy Miller-Black OFFERING WORSHIP SONG Lord, I Need You SCRIPTURE I Samuel 30:1-6 MESSAGE When We Face Crisis in Our Lives Rev. Jung Eun Yum CLOSING SONG Your Grace Is Enough 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 pool-side refreshments and fellowship between services. 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 memory of John Huntley from Mary Huntley and family. Sympathy and prayers for several of our church families: for the family of Grace Wiggins who passed away on August 16. for the family of Barb Kern who passed away on August 17. for Randy, Margueritte, and Kate Frank on the death of John Frank, Randy s father and Kate s grandfather, on August 22. Childcare 9:00 am Nursery, Ark Room, Pre-K - Rooms P1-P4 (starting at 8:45 am) 11:15 am Nursery, Ark Room, Pre-K - Rooms P1, P3, P4 (starting at 11:00 am) No Kid s Worship Today Sunday school for K-12 will begin September 13. Adult Sunday school will begin September 20. 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.