The Steeple June 25, 2017 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 Minister of Christian Education Jennifer Hupko Director of Youth Ministry Kathy Heustess Director of Coastal Samaritan Counseling Center Norman McQueen 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
First Church Summer Study Opportunities! 5:45-7:45 p.m. June 25-29 (VBS) Brittain Center North Campus Come and join us during our Vacation Bible School for an adult study, where we will look at what defines us. Come and explore, do our cultural norms define us or does the gospel? 9:00-9:45 a.m. Sunday Wesley 201 (Little Church) Children s Sunday School Children who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade come and join us for a large room Sunday School experience. We will have fun and fellowship learning about our favorite super heros of the Bible this summer! Join us Memoria Day weekend through Labor Day weekend this summer! *Nursery Sunday School classes for 4 years old and under will also be available. I want to thank you all for the warm reception last week upon my returning from the 2017 South Carolina and North Georgia Annual Conferences! I am excited to report that I have been appointed to serve the First United Methodist Church Myrtle Beach congregation as your Minister of Christian Education. This means that I am now a Provisional Deacon in the North Georgia Conference of the UMC, appointed to serve in the South Carolina Conference at First UMC Myrtle Beach. My position has transitioned from a staff position to one of your appointed clergy. Identifying and accepting a call to ordained ministry in The United Methodist Church requires discernment from the individual, support of the local congregation, and seasons of supervision. As a Provisional Deacon, I have completed the first major set of interviews, assessments, and discernment, and am now beginning a three-year supervision process towards ordination. During this time, I covet your prayers, friendships, and constructive criticism. Together we are all called to be the church, and I am incredibly thankful to be a part of this wonderful congregation and church staff family! May we all continue to grow in our love and discipleship of Jesus Christ. Blessings, Rev. Emily Kirby First Church Weekly Reading: June 26 Insist on Justice for All Exodus 23:1-9 June 27 Eternal Coast of Not Offering Justice Matthew 25:41-46 June 28 No Perversion of Justice Allowed 2 Chronicles 19:4-7 June 29 Persist Until Justice is Done Luke 18:1-8 June 30 Deacons Called to Ministry of Justice Acts 6:1-7 July 1 Israelites Meet God at Mount Sinai Exodus 19:1-9 July 2 Moses Called to Free Enslaved Israelites Exodus 3:1-12 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 * Asbury 204 Asbury 101 Asbury 203 Wesley 105 Asbury 201 Music Center 103 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 Wesley 201 Wesley 201 Wesley 201 Sonshine House ( * ) Indicates: Uniform Series International Lesson Series: Judges 13-16 Samson s Call
Monthly Mission in Motion for June: New Directions Shelter for Families 55 bed facility for families (formerly Haven House) Items most needed: Toilet paper, Napkins, Paper towels, Paper plates, Tall kitchen trash bags, Laundry detergent, Cleaning supplies, Monetary donations Stephen Ministers are Care-Givers; God is the Cure-Giver If you are feeling lonely, experiencing a crisis, struggling through a difficult time, or simply stressed by everyday life, call Sarah Jackson (843-222-4416) to learn more about Stephen Ministry. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you. No more space in your attic or garage? Now is an excellent time to part with all the things you no longer use or need. Luggage, furniture, jewelry, household items, holiday items, tools, lawn mowers, linens, pictures, dishes, books, rugs and much more! Please no clothes, exercise equipment, TV s, printers, computers or other electronic devices and carseats. Drop off items Saturdays: July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5. 8am 12noon Someone will be at the North Campus to help you unload your items. Upscale Yard Sale Saturday, August 12th 7:00am 1:00pm 904 65th Ave N Brittain Center Held by United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church of Myrtle Beach An American Celebration Patriotic Concert Sunday, July 2 at 4:00 PM Sanctuary First United Methodist Church Refreshments will follow in the Wesley Fellowship Hall Big Tom s A Quote The world is changed by your EXAMPLE, not by your OPINION! ~ tobymac#speaklife Tennessee Collier Circle Invites you to a Bible Study based on Daniel 9:1-23 from the book The Daniel Prayer. 10am Church Parlor Tuesdays July 11 and August 8. Join them for a time of worship and fellowship! GOD BLESS AMERICA PARADE Monday, July 3 CDM North Campus 9:30 AM Come enjoy our children as they ride their bikes they have decorated for the festivities. Stay after and enjoy some watermelon and Christian fellowship. SEE YOU THERE!
Summer activities Will your child be in the 6th-12th grade for the 2017-2018 school year? Then check out this space every week for upcoming Summer events! Mark your calendars for Carowinds July 13th-15th! If we have at least 15 people go it will only cost $35 for the tickets, plus money for 3 meals. We will leave Thursday evening, spend the day at Carowinds on Friday, then return home Saturday. RSVP by July 6th to Jennifer Hupko. Holy Baptism The Sacrament of Holy Baptism was administered to George Michael Jonathan Roy on Sunday 18 during the traditional worship service by Rev. Dr. William H. Phillips and Rev. Emily Kirby. George is the son of Jade and Stephanie Roy, grandson of Bert and Rosie Anderson and baby brother to Abigail. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism was administered to Isabella Ava D Antignac on Sunday, June 18 during the Anew Contemporary Service by Rev. Jonathan Harris. Isabella is the daughter of James D Antignac and Anna Schulman, granddaughter to Harriss and Naomi D Antignac. NEW YOUTH APP - Download today! Our youth app is finally up and running! If you or your youth have a smart phone, download it now to keep with what s happening. FUMC Myrtle Beach youth is how you ll find us in the appropriate app store. New Member New member, Adam Kirby, husband of Rev. Emily Kirby joined First Church by membership transfer from sister Methodist Church in Georgia during the traditional worship service on Sunday, June 18th. Congratulations Congratulations to Ron and Jackie Carpenter upon the birth of granddaughter, Annabelle Jackie Carpenter, on June 12 in Charlotte, NC Gifts (includes online giving) Week of June 18, 2017: $14,445.12 Giving to Date: $631,106.52 Expenses to date: $700,446.97 Expenses include weekly apportionments & direct billing. Presence June 18, 2017 Total Worship Services Sunday School Classes 431 187 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, JUNE 25 8:15-12:00 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 4:45 PM 5:45 PM Nursery Provided WESLEY BLDG Sunday School MAIN CAMPUS Traditional Worship Service SANCTUARY ANEW Contemporary Service WESLEY WORSHIP CENTER VBS Meal Vacation Bible School MONDAY, JUNE 26 4:45 PM 5:30 PM 5:45 PM TUESDAY, JUNE 27 10:00 AM Staff Meeting PARLOR 4:45 PM VBS Meal 5:00 PM Book Club LIBRARY 5:45 PM Vacation Bible School 7:30 PM Called Church Council Mtg MD MOORE CLASSROOM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 7:15 AM 7:30 AM 1:00 PM 4:45 PM 5:45 PM 6:30 PM VBS Meal Handbells Rehearsal Vacation Bible School Women s Prayer Group PRAYER ROOM Men s Prayer Group LIBRARY Handbells Rehearsal VBS Meal Vacation Bible School Wesley Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, JUNE 29 4:45 PM VBS Meal 5:45 PM Vacation Bible School Called Church Council Meeting Tuesday, June 27, 2017 7:30 pm in the MD Moore Classroom
MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS FOR JUNE 2017 BULLETIN ----------IN MEMORY OF----------------------- MARY KNOWLES Willa Wrenn (T V Ministry) GREG LETTS Willa Wrenn (Child Development Ministry) DOUG PRUETT Rowan & Jan Crews (Memorial Fund) HOYT RICHARDSON Ruell & Deborah Hicks (Music Fund) Willa Wrenn (Music Fund) Mr. & Mrs. John Gandy (Memorial Fund) ANN WARD Mike & Jean Hussey (Chancel Choir Fund) Walter Todd, Jr (Chancel Choir Fund) Hoyt & Joanne Graham (Chancel Choir Fund) James & Norma Turner (Chancel Choir Fund) Anne Sanders (Chancel Choir Fund) Gene & Rhonda Singleton (Chancel Choir Fund) James & Amanda Sturgeon (Prayer Shawl Fund) Lunch Bunch (Prayer Shawl Fund) MaryLiz Smith (Prayer Shawl Fund) Dorothy Huggins (TV Ministry) Mavis Joyce (Memorial Fund) Pete & Jo Pearce (Memorial Fund) Martha Wagner (Flower Fund) -----------IN HONOR OF------------------------- BELLA CAMPBELL Willa Wrenn (Youth Fund) CONFIRMANDS & TEACHERS: Jean & Tom Brittain (Summer Camp Endowment) TIM & PAULINE FOREBACK John & Pamela Turner (HVAC) EMILY KIRBY Judy & Tom Winn (Pastor s Discretionary Fund) BUDDY PHILLIPS Judy & Tom Winn (Pastor s Discretionary Fund) JAMES KENDRICK MD Moore Class (4 th July Music) TOMMY DUGAN MD Moore Class (4 th July Music)