Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis March 31, 2019 Midland First United Methodist Church

Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis March 31, 2019 Midland First United Methodist Church

Order of Worship - 9 AM Sunday, March 31, 2019 Liturgist: Rev. Susan Kingsley GREETINGS & SHARING OF ANNOUNCEMENTS The ringing of the bell is a signal to end our conversations and prepare our hearts for worship. PRELUDE O Master Let Me Walk with Thee arr. H. Smith Midland FUMC Orchestra *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Choose this day whom you will serve; People: we will choose the Living God. Leader: The road is narrow that leads to life. People: We will walk the way of Christ. Leader: Faith is not our holding on; People: faith is letting go. Leader: We offer more than words, O God; People: we offer your our lives. *OPENING HYMN Take My Life, and Let It Be #399 PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD S PRAYER 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. MISSION MOMENT Rev. Jeff Parsons, Bay Shore Camp SPECIAL MUSIC I Have Decided/Into My Heart Midland FUMC Orchestra arr. Annon./Clarke 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 Trust and Obey arr. D. Towner Midland FUMC Orchestra *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow #95 *Prayer of Dedication HYMN (seated) When I Survey the Wondrous Cross #298 CALL TO SCRIPTURE Thy Word is a Lamp (refrain only) #601

READING OF THE WORD Scripture Reading Joshua 24:14-18, 22-28 Leader: The word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. SERMON Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis *HYMN O Jesus, I Have Promised #396 *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 11:15 am Contemporary Worship Service will be announced by the Worship Leader and portions will also be shown on the video screen. Following the 9 am and 11:15 am services, Rev. Susan Kingsley will be in the Chapel to meet with those who have prayer needs. 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.

Adult Sunday School - 10:15 am Carolyn Landis Class - Little Theater; The Forum Class - Hearth Room; Roger Mead Group - Room 14 Children & Youth Sunday School - 10:15 am Ark Rm. (Special needs kids), P4 K-2nd grades, Rm. 6; 3rd & 4th grades, Rm. 30; 5th-7th grades, The LOFT (Rm. 34); 9th-12th grades, Senior High Lounge Childcare - 10:15am Birth-age 2, P1 (Nursery); Pre-K, P3 Pre-K Sunday School/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 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.

Midland First United Methodist Church W A Volume 46, Issue 13 March 31, 2019 Scholarship Opportunities Midland First United Methodist Church has a long tradition of placing a high value on youth and education. We are pleased to announce that First United Methodist Church Scholarships are available. Minimum requirements: be a graduating high school senior or high school graduate have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale be accepted to an accredited college, university, trade or technical school (prior to distribution of the scholarship) Priority Given: to those who are members of or regularly participate in Midland First United Methodist Church to graduating high school seniors or first-time college students How to Apply: Applications are available in the church office. The packets include detailed information about the criteria upon which the scholarship is based. Completed applications must be postmarked or returned to John Engler no later than May 10, 2019. The Scholarship Committee will select the recipients from all eligible applicants. For more information contact: John Engler, 835.6797 ext. 112, jengler@fumcmid.org Heidi Kidd, 835.6797 ext. 129, hkidd@fumcmid.org Easter Morning Sunrise Breakfast Sunday, April 21 8 am (after Sunrise Service) Fellowship Hall Menu: egg/sausage/hash brown casserole (gluten free), vegetarian egg casserole (gluten free), fruit, cinnamon rolls, gluten free muffins, milk, juice, coffee, tea Suggested donation: $5/person RSVP to Victoria by Monday, April 15, vritter@fumcmid.org or 835-6797 ext. 118. Email your bulletin announcements to announcements@fumcmid.org by noon 10 days prior to the Sunday of publication.

VOLUME 46, ISSUE 13 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS March 31, 2019 Coming in Worship Worship 9 & 11:15 AM Sanctuary April 7 Got Aroma of Christ? Rev. Jung Eun Yum Ruth 2:8-17, 2 Corinthians 2:15 April 14 Youth Mission Trip Report John Engler Palm Sunday Mid-Week Worship 6:15 PM Chapel Lenten Series: How We Got the Bible April 3 How the New Testament Books Were Chosen Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis April 10 How the New Testament Was Copied John Engler Friday Morning Prayer 8:15 AM Chapel Rev. Jung Eun Yum Please join us in Fellowship Hall each Wednesday evening anytime between 5:15-6:45 pm for a buffet style meal. No reservations necessary, just come as you can each week. Free-will donations accepted. UPCOMING MENUS: April 3: baked potato bar, bbq chicken tenders, salad bar, rolls, dessert April 10: baked chicken, buttered noodles, roasted veggies, biscuits, salad bar, dessert Fellowship & Service for Middle School and 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 Activities March 31: Kickback, share about Mission Page 2 April 7: Bowling

VOLUME 46, ISSUE 13 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS March 31, 2019 Mission: Mujila Falls Agricultural Center Fritz Hyde Senior and Junior will be traveling to Zambia, Africa on a mission trip this May to visit Mujila Falls Agricultural Center. There are three opportunities for you to support their work in Zambia: A $5 donation will sponsor a Frisbee (a note will be taped inside the Frisbee recognizing the sponsor) A $20 donation will sponsor a solar light (a note will be given to the recipient of light recognizing the sponsor) A $20 donation will get a "Faith, Family & Friends - Zambia 2019" t-shirt Checks may be made payable to Midland FUMC with Africa Mission in the memo field and dropped off at the church office. Contact Fritz Hyde at 989-708-1450 if you have questions. Save the date: Sunday, June 16 Please join us on June 16 as we celebrate the ministry of Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis as he begins his retirement. Easter Candy Donations Needed The Thursday Morning Bible Study is collecting Easter candy for New Heart United Methodist Church s annual community Easter Egg Hunt. New Heart is an inner city church on the west side of Saginaw. If you would like to donate Easter candy, please bring small wrapped candy of any type that will fit inside plastic eggs (no lollipops) by Thursday, April 4. We will have a collection box on the window ledge near the church office labeled New Heart UMC Easter Egg Hunt. For more information or if you have questions, contact Alysia Bucci at alysia555@hotmail.com or call/text 979-487-9531. Sermon Audio Just a reminder that audio of the weekly sermons is available on the church website, fumcmidweb.org. Page 3

VOLUME 46, ISSUE 13 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS March 31, 2019 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 Associate Pastor - Rev. Jung Eun Yum... 145... jeyum@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 Admin. Director - Noel Contardi... 114... ncontardi@fumcmid.org PROGRAM & SUPPORT STAFF Community Assistance - Maureen... 989-835-8935 Activities Coordinator/Kitchen Mngr. - Pamela Wilson... pwilson@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 - Tom Strauss... 127... tstrauss@fumcmid.org Sound Ministry/IT Leader - Tom Randolph... 122... tarandol@gmail.com Receptionist - Marcia Payne... 134... mpayne@fumcmid.org Video Ministry - Dennis Strahl... fumcvideoministry@yahoo.com Webmaster - Jennifer Klingler... jklingler@fumcmid.org Bulletin Announcements... announcements@fumcmid.org Prayer Requests... prayer@fumcmid.org Kitchen... 131 Youth Center... 128 Nursery... 140 Sunday Morning Worship Broadcasts MCTV Charter - 191 AT&T U-verse - 99 1:00 PM on Tuesdays 9:30 PM on Thursdays Attendance Sunday, March 24 9:00 am - 197 11:15 am - 121 WMPX (1490 AM) Radio 11:00 AM each Sunday Page 4