This Week In Sunday Worship 9:00 & 11:15 AM God Makes All Things New Sermon Series God Gives Us New Life Acts 16:25-34 Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis Attendance Sunday, December 25 11:15 am - 101 Christmas Eve 4:00 pm - 208 6:30 pm - 425 9:00 pm - 310 11:00 pm - 233 Upcoming Bulletin Deadlines January 22 issue due Wed., Jan. 11 January 29 issue due Wed., Jan. 18 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 43, Issue 2 January 8, 2017 MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY with Rev. Dr. Chuck Keyworth Begins January 9 Mondays, 9:30-11:00 am Fellowship Hall This winter/spring we will be studying The Gospel of John. All are welcome. WINTER PRAYER BREAKFAST Saturday, January 14 8:00-10:30 am Hearth Room During this time, we will share breakfast, communion, fellowship and prayer. The focus of the prayer time will be on this congregation, the leaders and the pastors as we live out the Mission statement, Helping people know, love and share Jesus Christ. It is a wonderful time with wonderful people. If you have never come to a Prayer Breakfast, please join us! If you have come before, we look forward to seeing you again. For questions or to RSVP, please contact Peg Born, 430-5184, peg@bornhome.com. New Adult Sunday Discipleship Classes begin today, January 8. See page 5 for details.
Coming in Worship Worship - 9:00 AM Worship & Praise - 11:15 AM Sanctuary New Sermon Series: God Makes All Things New January 15 God Gives Us a New Vision Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis Acts 2:17-18, 42-47 January 22 Renewal Through Spiritual Worship Rev. Jung Eun Yum Romans 12:1-12 Mid-Week Worship - 6:50 pm - Chapel Jan. 11 Life Lessons I ve Learned from My Ministries Rev. Dr. Chuck Keyworth Jan. 18 Life Lessons I ve Learned from My Ministries Rev. Jung Eun Yum 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. You re Invited Tuesday, January 10 7:00 to 8:00 pm Little Theater Stephen Ministers invite the congregation to a Fresh Aire counselor discussion of the topic, "Dealing with Anger." Please Note: In observance of the New Year holiday, the church office will be closed Monday, January 2. Page 2
Mister Jantz s Neighborhood AUDITIONS! Wednesday, January 18 5:30-7:30 pm Little Theater Our 4 th Annual Talent Showcase will be held on March 8, which means it s time to prepare for auditions! The program running time is limited to 60 minutes, so items around five minutes long are preferable, with ten minutes being the maximum. Self-contained acts that include their own accompanist or do not need additional support are highly encouraged. For more details, or to apply, contact Jantz Black, Director of Music Ministries, jblack@fumcmid.org, or 835.6797 ext. 137. Family/Youth Winter Retreat February 3-5 Lake Louise Camp Boyne Falls, MI It s time to start signing up for the Family/Youth Winter Retreat! February 3 5, 2017 Lake Louise Camp Join your church family, youth group members, and friends for a weekend of fellowship, fun, great food, worship, singing, activities for each age group, combined activities, and lots more! The Senior High UMYF & Family Life Council Winter Retreat will be February 3 5, 2017. Please consider joining us at the beautiful Lake Louise Retreat Center in Boyne Falls. What s included: your room and your meals for Saturday through Sunday noon are included in the cost of $100 for an adult/parent. For youth 8 to 18, the cost is $25, and children 7 and under are free. A downloadable registration form is available on the church website, www.fumcmidweb.org. For more information, please contact John Engler, jengler@fumcmid.org. Page 3
12 Hours of Prayer Friday, January 13 7:00 am to 7:00 pm FUMC Chapel You are invited to come and pray to the Lord God Almighty in the peace and quiet of the Chapel. There will be a sheet of prayer suggestions to guide you through different areas that need prayer, or, come with your own list. The sheet will contain requests for the nation, the church, the spiritual growth of Christians, and ministry to those who do not yet know Christ. LORD, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying Nehemiah 1:5-6a There are two sign-up sheets on Pastor Yum s office window, one for those who will pray in the Chapel and one for those praying somewhere else (home, work, vacation ). Please sign up for one or more 30-minute time slots. If you are unable to sign yourself up, please call Teri Beasley in the church office, 835.6797 ext. 120, and give her the time you will be praying so your name can be added to the list. We hope to have two or more people praying during every slot. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Peg Born, peg@bornhome.com. if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Website Special Announcements With winter upon us, if church activities need to be cancelled or rescheduled due to inclement weather, the office staff will post an announcement to the website and Facebook page as quickly as possible. Please consult the FUMC website homepage, www.fumcmidweb.org, or www.facebook.com/midlandfirstumc for updates on cancellations. Page 4
Winter 2017 Discipleship Studies Beginning Sunday, January 8 10:15-11:05 am Adult Sunday Classes A Life Worth Living, by Nicky Gumbel Room. 10, led by Meggan Sawyer & Kathy Hoffman This study from the book of Philippians looks at the practical aspects of Christian living - it will correspond to our pastors winter sermon series, God Makes All Things New! The Book of Acts - Life Application Bible Studies Room 36, led by Carolyn Landis & Rebecca Jamrog The 13 lessons from the Book of Acts help us learn how to take the message of Christ to our world. The Forum Class, Hearth Room, led by Rev. Pamela Buchholz Do you like great story telling? Thought-provoking topics? Engaging conversation? Then drop in as you re able during the first three weeks in January to listen to and discuss segments from NPR s This American Life. The first two weeks will deal with racism, and the third week is the story of a Chinese woman who, in accordance with her tradition, is not informed that her illness is terminal. It will make you laugh and question our tradition of full disclosure. January 8 - Racism in America: Cops See It Differently, Part 1 January 15 - Racism in America: Cops See It Differently, Part 2 January 22 - In Defense of Ignorance: If the Diagnosis Was Terminal, Would You Want to Know? Small Group - Della Keyworth/Roger Mead, Room 14 In this 9-week study, we will look at the movie and story, The Ultimate Gift, and discuss what is most important in life. New Member Class - Conference Room, led by church pastors (starts January 15) Every Sunday morning you will find people of this church praying in the Chapel from 8:15 to 8:45 am before the start of the first morning service. We pray for our pastors, each of you, and for God s presence to be active in Sunday worship. Would you come and pray with us? Page 5
Fellowship Unlimited Dinner Out Saturday, January 14 5:30 pm Sanford Lake Grill 3770 N. Bailey Rd., Sanford Tired of cooking? Join Fellowship Unlimited for dinner out! Reservations are required, so please RVSP to Michelle Bahr at shellieb@chartermi.net by Thursday, January 12! Coege & Career Group The College and Career Group meets year round (except for holidays) every Thursday from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Hearth Room, and is open to any college-age person or young adult; you don t have to go to FUMC to be part of this group. Dinner is provided, followed by a Bible study time. For more information, please contact John Engler, 835.6797 ext. 112 or jengler@fumcmid.org. Fourth and fifth graders Come join us once a month for BETWEEN a youth group created just for you! Join us in The Hub at 6:00 pm on January 22 for a time of worship with the youth, and then have a fun activity; we will end in the Little Theater at 7:30 pm. Questions? Contact Abby Shephard, ashephard@fumcmid.org or 835.6797 ext. 113. Page 6
JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL IN 2017! Sundays, 10:15-11:05 am Nursery-Room P1, All babies and toddlers welcome! Ark Room-Room P4, Children of any age, with special needs, are welcome. Sunday school for pre-school children-room P3 Pre-schoolers will play and learn about Jesus in a fun and nurturing environment. Sunday school Kindergarten-2nd grade - Little Theater This hour is specially designed for K-2 to learn about the Bible and grow in faith together. Sunday school 3 rd -4 th grade - Room 28 This class will help 3 rd and 4 th graders learn about God with exciting adventures from both the Old and New Testament. L.O.F.T. Sunday school for 5 th -7 th grade - Rm. 32, led by Deb Pollock This class stands for Living Out Faith Together. We will journey through the Bible to see how we might be like some of the important people God chose to do amazing things long ago! Confirmation Class for 8 th grade - Rm. 18, led by Karol Grapentine & Heidi Kidd - This year-long class prepares youth for joining the church, as they discover what it means to be a Christian in today s world. We learn from the Bible and from Methodist Church history. UPCOMING MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SR. HIGH UMYF ACTIVITIES Middle School & Sr. High Youth, please join us each Sunday from 6:00-7:30 pm (unless noted otherwise) for United Methodist Youth Fellowship! Begin the evening in The Hub. Questions? Contact John Engler, jengler@fumcmid.org January 8 - MS & Sr. High - White Elephant Gift Exchange (separate groups) 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 Admin. Director/Pastor - Rev. Len Clevenger... 142... lclevenger@fumcmid.org Pastor of Congregational Care - Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Maxwell... 132... jmaxwell@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 Director of Older Adult Ministry - Kay Cargile... 144... kcargile@fumcmid.org Director of Volunteer Ministry - Noel Contardi... 114... ncontardi@fumcmid.org Assistant Discipleship Leader - Heidi Kidd... 129... hkidd@fumcmid.org Community Assistance - Maureen... 114 Ministry Staff Admin. - Tonya Simons... 110... tsimons@fumcmid.org Discipleship Admin.... 118.. discipleshipadmin@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 Library... 135 Kitchen... 131 Youth Center... 128 Nursery... 140 Sound Ministry - Tom Randolph... tarandol@yahoo.com Video Ministry - Dennis Strahl... fumcvideoministry1@gmail.com Bulletin Announcements Jennifer Klingler... announcements@fumcmid.org Website Manager - Jennifer Klingler... jklingler@fumcmid.org Prayer Requests... prayer@fumcmid.org Page 8
Jesus Christ Gives Us a New Life January 8, 2017 Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis preaching
Order of Worship - 9AM January 8, 2017 Liturgist: Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth GREETINGS & SHARING OF ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE The Prelude is a signal to end our conversations and prepare our hearts for worship. MFUMC Orchestra *CONGREGATIONAL INTROIT Surely the Presence of the Lord #328 *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: We have gathered today because we have heard God s call to come worship in the house of the Lord. People: We come, O Lord, to give you praise and to give you thanks for all you have done in our lives. Leader: As we gather, O Lord, we need to hear again your words of truth, guidance, and hope. People: Show us how to know you, how to love you, and to share you in a world of great need. Leader: As you speak to us, send us forth to reach our neighbors, friends, family, and world with the message of the Gospel. People: We are called to go to the whole world sharing with all that you make all things new through Jesus Christ, our Lord. *HYMN O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing #57 UNISON PRAYER Let me be your servant, under your command. I will no longer be my own. I will give up myself to your will in all things. Lord, make me what you will. I put myself fully into your hands: put me to doing, put me to suffering, let me be employed for you, or laid aside for you, let me be full, let me be empty, let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and with a willing heart give it all to your pleasure and disposal. Amen. ANTHEM The First Song of Isaiah J. Noble White Chancel Choir - Grace Marra, director; Jantz Black, accompanist The congregation is asked to join the choir in singing the refrain, printed on the yellow insert, when directed. 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 Offertory *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 singing.) CHILDREN'S TIME Marj Goralski READING OF THE WORD The Call to Scripture Thy Word Is a Lamp (refrain only) #601 Scripture Reading & Response Acts 16:25-34 Leader: This is the word of God. People: Thanks be to God! SERMON Jesus Christ Gives Us a New Life Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis *HYMN Breath on Me, Breath of God #420 *BENEDICTION & RESPONSE Seek Ye First (stanza 1) #405 *POSTLUDE MFUMC Orchestra *Worshipers standing, if able GATHERING & GREETING Worship and Praise - 11:15AM Everlasting God Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis OFFERING The First Song of Isaiah J. Noble White Chancel Choir - Grace Marra, director CHILDREN S TIME Marj Goralski WORSHIP & PRAYER Cornerstone Jesus Loves Me Prayer Time - Rev. Jung Eun Yum SCRIPTURE Acts 16:25-34 MESSAGE Jesus Christ Gives Us a New Life Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis CLOSING SONG Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) SENDING FORTH
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 refreshments and fellowship between services in Fellowship Hall, located downstairs, directly below the Sanctuary. 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 honor of Barb and Buz McGivern on their 60 th wedding anniversary on January 6. Adult Sunday School - 10:15 am A Life Worth Living, Rm. 10; The Book of Acts, Rm. 36; Keyworth/Mead Small Group - The Ultimate Gift Rm. 14; Forum Class - Racism in America: Cops See It Differently - Pt. 1 Hearth Rm. Children & Youth Sunday School - 10:15 am Birth-age 2, Nursery; Pre-K, P4; Ark Rm., P3; K-2nd grade, Little Theater; 3rd - 4th grades, Rm. 28; 5th-7th grades, Rm. 32 (The LOFT); Confirmation, Rm. 18; Sr. High, Sr. High Lounge Childcare/KidZone 9:00 am Birth-age 2, Nursery; Pre-K, P4; Ark Rm., P3 (starting at 8:45 am) Grades K-5: Worship in the Little Theater after Children s Time 11:15 am Birth-age 2, Nursery; Pre-K, P4; Ark Rm., P3 (starting at 11:00 am) 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.