The Steeple December 23, 2018 10:00am Traditional Service, Sanctuary 10:00am Anew Contemporary Service, Wesley Worship Center 9:00am Sunday School Fourth Sunday 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
Christmas Eve Service Holy Communion Noon Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary Christmas Eve Evening Holy Communion Candlelight Worship Services 4 pm Anew Contemporary Worship Service, Wesley Worship Center 6:30 pm Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary Big Tom s A Quote Success is how you bounce when you hit bottom. ~ Mae Jemison, Astronaut First Church Weekly Reading: December 24 Live by Faith December 25 Rewards for Hospitality December 26 Welcoming Children December 27 Wait, the Lord Will Come December 28 Keep Awake and Ready December 29 Multiply God s Gifts December 30 Inherit the Kingdom December 31 Love as I Have Loved You January 1 Live in Love and Light January 2 Live by the Truth January 3 Support Coworkers January 4 Stand Firm in the Faith January 5 Do What Is Right January 6 Love God and One Another Habakkuk 1:2-4; 2:1-4 Matthew 10:40-42 Mark 9:33-37 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 Matthew 25:14-30 Matthew 25:31-46 John 15:12-17 1 John 2:7-11 1 John 2:20-27 3 John 2-8 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5; 2 John 4-11 First Church invites you to follow this weekly Scripture reading plan if you don t have one already. Adult Classes Children s 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 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 Wesley 201 Wesley 201 Wesley 201 Sonshine House ( * ) Indicates: Uniform Series Week of December 30 International Lesson Series: Luke 1:26-31; 2:21-35 Jesus: God s Loving Promise International Lesson Series: Matthew25:31-46 Modeling God s Love
M onthly Mission in Motion December 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. FAMILY BIBLE STUDY Grow @ Home January 16- February 20 6:00 p.m. Hosted at Alex & Sarah Clayton s Home * DINNER & CHILD CARE PROVIDED * REGISTER ON FACEBOOK OR CALLING THE CHURCH BY 1/9/2019 PASSPORT TO WORSHIP Sanctuary February 10, May 12, July 14, September 15 Come behind the scenes to learn about different parts of worship during the Sunday School hour FOR CHILDREN AGES 5+ WITH THEIR PARENTS POWER 45 MISSION MAYHEM February 17, May 12, July 14, September 15 4th and 5th grade students are invited from 3:00-4:30 to come and participate in short term mission opportunities. Locations for mission outreach will be announced the month before. PARENTS NIGHT OUT February 8, May 10, July 12, September 13 Children ages 3-11 are invited to come and have fun with our church family, while parents have a night out! IMPORTANT DATES FAMILY PROM FEBRUARY 10 END OF YEAR PARTY MAY 19 ASBURY HILLS JUNE 9-14 FUMC ADULT BIBLE STUDY Monday's 12:00 P.M. JANUARY 14 - FEBRUARY 18 Main Campus Church Parlor
Youth activities Coming Up: Dec. 23 rd : NO YOUTH Dec. 30 th : NO YOUTH Reminder no breakfast during break! See you in Sunday School The Progressive Dinner/White Elephant Gift Exchange was a blast!! Thank you to the families that hosted the youth, we can t have this great event without you! Additions to Poinsettias given In Memory of: Lowdermilk, Mark Allen Chesson, Selma Braxton By: Josh Chesson Nystrom, Don By: Sandra Nystrom In Honor of: Chesson, Murry & Janis By: Josh Chesson Our Pastors By: Sandra Nystrom 2019 Offering Envelopes are now ready for pickup in the commons area (in front of Pastor s office). There will also be a recycling box for your old envelopes. New Member New member, Kim Stoutamyer joined First Church during the traditional service on Sunday, December 16, 2018. Her friendship friend is Ann Anderson. Financials and Attendance: Gifts (includes online giving) Week of December 16, 2018: $17,275.76 Giving to Date: $924,404.32 Expenses to date: $1,392,311.31 Expenses include weekly apportionments & direct billing. Presence December 16, 2018 Total Services 456 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, December 23 8:45-11:00 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM Nursery Provided WESLEY BLDG Sunday School MAIN CAMPUS Anew Contemporary Wesley Worship Center Traditional Service MONDAY, December 24 12:00 PM Traditional Worship 4:00 PM Contemporary Worship WESLEY WORSHIP CENTER 6:30 PM Traditional Worship TUESDAY, December 25 WEDNESDAY, December 26 SUNDAY, December 30 8:45-11:00 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Nursery Provided WESLEY BLDG Sunday School MAIN CAMPUS Combined Worship Service MONDAY, December 31 TUESDAY, January 1 WEDNESDAY, January 2 7:15 AM 7:30 AM 6:30 PM Women s Prayer Group PRAYER ROOM Men s Prayer Group LIBRARY Wesley Chancel Choir MUSIC ROOM THURSDAY, January 3 1:00 PM Thrift Store Open December 30
Loving Memory of: The Beautiful Poinsettias in the Sanctuary are Given to the Glory of God Brittain, Clay, Jr. Brittain, David By: His Family Brittain, Jean By: Tom Brittain Butts, James By: Cynthia, Chris & Landon Pierce Crews, Louise By: Gary & Jayne Smith Denz, Lincoln Donahue, Wade By: Tom Brittain Duncan, Marie Gardner, Lyn Pierce By: Chris, Cynthia & Landon Pierce Gates, Larry F. Sr. By: Larry & Linda Gates Gates, Marie By: Larry & Linda Gates Graham, Hoyt By: Gary & Jayne Smith Hammond, John By: Sharri Hammond Hucks, Ryan Wayne & Ebeth Hucks By: Mike & Jean Hussey Huggins Charles B. Sr. By: Dorothy Huggins Pearline & Richard Hussey By: Linda & Rick Hussey By: Mike & Jean Hussey Jones, Mary Lee Kirby, Thomas & Virginia By: Daniel & Maria Shuler Kittle, Anna Marie By: John & Margie Harper My Parents & Sister: Crystal & Jim Lynn Julanne L. Arnold By: Willa Wrenn McLain, Dennis By: Jonathan, Ashley & Dylan Roberts and in Loving Memory of or Honor of: Mordvinov, Nada By: Daniel & Maria Shuler Mordvinov, Alex & Susan By: Daniel & Maria Shuler Nixon, Jack & Irma By: Morgan Clemmons Pierce, Gary By: Chris, Cynthia & Landon Pierce Platt, Carol Platt, LeRoy Platt, Randy Richardson, Hoyt By: Gary & Jayne Smith Roberts, Doyle By: Jonathan, Ashley, & Dylan Roberts Smith, Jean & Vander By: Larry & Linda Gates Springs, Albert Taylor, Carroll By: Joy Taylor Ward, Ann Whitney, Margaret By: Rhonda & Tom Slavish Winn, Bob In Honor of: Brittain, Pat Brittain, Tom Jim & Helen Clemmons By: Morgan Clemmons FUMC Ministers & Staff By: Jack & Darlene Rebeck FUMC Choirs & Musicians By: Jack & Darlene Rebeck FUMC Handbells Galloway, Gracyn, Hudson & Elizabeth By: Aaron s Granma Harmon, Sylvia Harris, Jonathan Hodges, Jane Hucks, Virginia Huggins, Charles B, Jr. & Family By: Dorothy Huggins Mary Margaret Kittle McQueen, Norman My Grandchildren, Reid Lilly, Jacie Julian, Anna Julian By: Sharri Hammond My Children: Amy & Albert Ashley & Wilson Beth & Calvin My Grandchildren: Lindsey, Maria, Emma, Mary Carmen, Kenan, Wilson Adams, Brooklyn, Calvin & Chase Our Children & Grandchildren By: Jack & Darlene Rebeck By: Linda & Vance Shields Rebeck, Darlene Rodwell, Clayton, Jack & Jay By: DeeDee & Papa Singleton, Duncan & Winn By: Gene & Rhonda Singleton Singleton, Gene & Rhonda Smith, Jayne Taylor, Joey & Family By: Dorothy Huggins Thomas, Rev. Ray & Arminia By: Craig & Leslie Thomas Winn, Judy & Tom By: Gene & Rhonda Singleton
2018 Christmas Oak Tree Lighting In Honor and In Memory of IN HONOR OF My Children & Grandchildren God's Blessings Mark Johnson Luke, Ava Grace & Preston Anew Service Praise Band Rhonda & Gene Singleton Duncan & Winn Singleton FUMC Clergy & Staff Loreen Glandt Derek & Aaron McKnight Bill & Rosalyn Clontz New Horizons SS Class Our Grandchildren, Brandon & Gabriella Shaffer and Justin & Jordan Martin The Ministers and Staff at FUMC FUMC Music Ministry Terry Sanders Our granddaughter, Katherine Abigail Mason BY Emily Ann Skews Anonymous cash Perry & Becky Johnson Cecelia Shaw Daniel & Maria Shuler James & Lynn Wood Granma Rachel Platt Rachel Platt Jim & Helen Shaffer Wilson& Sandy Springs Sandra Nystrom Dorothy Huggins Ron & Marilyn Mason IN MEMORY OF Susann Rebeck Ben Venables Jr Jean Brittain Bob Winn Gordon & Neil Wood Kenneth Glandt John Heierl Jean Wheeler Courtney Leigh Carithers Our Loved Ones Mary Lee Jones Our Parents, Buddy Hewitt, Malcolm & Mozelle Johnson Our Parents and Penny's sister Bernard & Kimbra Vannoy Dr & Mrs T R Ramsey Mr & Mrs W T Hodges Bradley Taylor Paul Wagner Allene & Clayson Gore Ann & Walter Rapaport BY Jack & Darlene Rebeck Jack & Darlene Rebeck James & Lynn Wood James & Lynn Wood Mike & Suzie Wheeler Mike & Suzie Wheeler Gerrie Watson Vince & Linda Shields Tennessee Collier Circle Mike & Cindy Johnson Elmer & Penny Magyar Sandra Nystrom Jane & Roger Hodges Jane & Roger Hodges Dorothy Huggins Martha Wagner Clayllene Gore & Kenny Rapaport Clayllene Gore & Kenny Rapaport