The Steeple March 17, 2019 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 Associate Pastor for Education and Congregational Care Jennifer Hupko Director of Youth Ministry Cindy Johnson Director of Children s Ministries 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 Main Campus, 901 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach SC 29577 843-448-7164 North Campus, Thomas N. Brittain Center (TNBC), 905 65th Ave N, Myrtle Beach SC 29572
Welcome Snowbirds & Seagulls! March 21 Program 11:15am Wesley Fellowship Hall Catered by Magnolia s Bingo Fun All meals are $5.00 per person. Lenten Bible Study The Journey, Gospel of Luke Lenten Bible Study will meet on Thursdays at 10:30AM from March 14 through April 18th, in the M.D. Moore Classroom, Wesley Building main campus. Join us as we journey through the Lenten season, preparing our hearts to move onward toward Easter people. FUMC Centennial Moments for March: Cross & Flame The Cross and Flame, symbol of The United Methodist Church, was adopted in 1968 after the merger of the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church. The two tongues of the single flame represent the two churches coming together through the power of the Holy Spirit, standing beside the cross of Christ. FREE CONCERT TODAY, March 17th! FESTIVE BRASS Movie Magic at 3:00PM in the Sanctuary. Stay afterward for the SPAGHETTI SUPPER FUNDRAISER from 4:00PM to 6:00PM in the Wesley Fellowship Hall. Purchase supper tickets from a Lautrelle-Merchant UMW member or at the door. Dine-in/Carry-out! Big Tom s A Quote If Jesus needed a moment for Prayer and Meditation, surely we do, too. ~ Sue Fairchild First Church Weekly Reading: March 18 Laws of Confession and Restitution Exodus 22:1-3; Numbers 5:5-7 March 19 Israel s Salvation and Commitment to God Deuteronomy 26:16-19 March 20 I Must Proclaim the Good News! Luke 4:38-43 March 21 Let the Children Come to Me Luke 18:15-17 March 22 Entering the Kingdom of God Luke 18:18-30 March 23 Blind Man Receives Sight and Salvation Luke 18:35-43 March 24 Receiving Salvation, Correcting Injustice Luke 19:1-10 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 * (Temporary) Wesley 103 Asbury 101 Asbury 203 Wesley 105 Asbury 201 The 925 Wesley 104 Music Center 101 * Indicates: Uniform Series International Lesson Series: Luke19:1-10 Calling to Salvation 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
M onthly Mission in Motion for March Helping Hand needs our assistance! All Non-perishable food items are welcome. Needed at this time: Canned Soups, Ramen Noodles, Pork & Beans, 1-LB Bags of Rice, Canned Fruit, Packets of Oatmeal, Packets of Grits, Canned Vegetables, Boxed Mac & Cheese, Canned Meats: Tuna/Chili/Spam/Vienna Sausage/Beef Stew, Canned Pasta: Beefaroni/Spaghetti, Jelly (small jars), Peanut Butter (small jars), Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Razors, Small Deodorant. Condolences The pastors, staff and church family extend Christian sympathy to Kay Nicholson on the recent death of her mother, Mary Jo Turner, on February 23, 2019 in Charleston. Congratulations to Kay and George Nicholson on the birth of their granddaughter, Hazel Amelia Turner, born February 26, 2019 in Colorado. FUMC is hosting a church-wide luncheon in honor of Big Tom after the Combined Service on Sunday, March 31st in the Wesley Fellowship Hall. The luncheon will be catered by Magnolia s. Reservations must be made no later than March 24th in order to secure a proper count. Please sign up at the receptionist s desk or call the church office. Donations will be accepted on the day of the luncheon. Sisters in Service HIBISCUS FUNDRAISER supports Local Missions. Please contact any circle member, or call 843-449-3900, to purchase a beautiful, 3 gallon Hibiscus for a $15 donation. The plants will be available April 13 through May 3 at Evergreen Nursery & Landscaping. Thank you for your support! MARCH 14 Luke Lenton Bible Study 10:30AM, MD Moore Classroom, Wesley Building MARCH 17 Festive Brass Concert Movie Magic 3:00PM Sanctuary followed by Lautrelle-Merchant Circle Spaghetti Fundraiser, 4:00PM 6:00PM Tickets: $8 adults, $3 children (12 & under), $24 family limit MARCH 31 5th Sunday Combined Worship 10:00AM followed by Church Luncheon Please Sign-up for Big Tom s Luncheon or call the church office APRIL 13 Breakfast & Egg Hunt April 13th CDM-North Campus 9:00AM Breakfast 10:00AM Easter Story Time 10:15AM Easter Egg Hunt APRIL 18 Maundy Thursday Worship & Communion 7:00PM, Sanctuary APRIL 19 APRIL 21 2019 IMPORTANT DATES IN MARCH/APRIL Good Friday Worship Noon, Sanctuary EASTER SUNDAY Services 6:30AM Easter Sunrise Service, Plyler Park 10:00AM Traditional Worship, Sanctuary 10:00AM Anew Worship, Wesley Worship Center
Youth activities Coming Up: Mar 17th: No 925 help @ Spaghetti Supper Mar 19th: High School Breakfast & Devo Mar 21st: Middle School Breakfast & Devo Mar 24th: The 925 Mar 26th: High School Breakfast & Devo Mar 28th: Middle School Breakfast & Devo Mar 28th: Chips & Queso w/hupko @ Nacho Hippo HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! All graduating seniors are invited to apply for a $1000 college scholarship through First United Methodist Church Myrtle Beach. Applications may be found online at www.fumcmb.org. Please turn in completed applications, by April 21, 2019, to Rev. Emily Kirby, ekirby@fumcmb.org. Attention all Asbury Hills Campers! Mandatory Parent Meeting April 28, 11:30 AM to discuss 2019 camp information and 2020 camp scholarships. If using church transportation for the 2019 camp week, please contact Ms. Cindy Johnson (843-692-9272) by March 24, 2019. ~ Camp Dates June 9-14, 2019 Calling all parents of children Kindergarten age through 5th grade this coming fall! There will be a meeting on March 21 at 5:30 PM at the Brittain Center (904 65th Ave N) to plan a new Cub Scout pack beginning September. We will work on the next steps to get the pack started and sign up for the various roles that need to be filled. Pizza dinner will be provided. If you have any questions, or are interested but cannot make the meeting, please contact Rev. Jonathan at jdharris@umcsc.org or 843-448-7164. Breakfast & Egg Hunt Kick-off Easter with CDM Fun! Saturday, April 13 CDM North Campus 9:00AM - Breakfast Hot pancakes, sausage, and fruit $15 per family. Call CDM @ 843-692-9272 by April 10th to reserve your spot for this wonderful breakfast! 10:00AM to 10:15AM Easter Story time 10:15AM to 11:15AM Easter Egg Hunt, face-painting, tattoos, pictures with the bunny. F i r s t c h u rc h Need individual wrapped candy small enough to stuff plastic eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt. Candy may be dropped off at church office or CDM. Financials and Attendance: Gifts (includes online giving) Week of March 10, 2019: Giving to-date: Expenses to-date: $ 25,426.47 $ 253,556.06 $ 283,413.25 Expenses include weekly apportionments & direct billing. Presence Week of March 10, 2019: 393 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, March 17, 2019 8:45-11:00 Nursery Provided WESLEY BLDG 9:00AM Sunday School MAIN CAMPUS 10:00AM Anew Contemporary WESLEY WORSHIP CENTER 10:00AM Traditional Service SANCTUARY 3:00PM Festive Brass Concert SANCTUARY 4:00PM Lautrelle-Merchant Spaghetti Dinner WESLEY FELLOWSHIP HALL MONDAY, March 18 9:00AM Thrift Store MAIN CAMPUS 3:00PM Knit One Group PARLOR 5:30PM Adult Handbell Rehearsal HANDBELL ROOM 6:30PM Festive Brass Rehearsals TNBC-NORTH CAMPUS TUESDAY, March 19 7:15AM High School Breakfast CHICK-FIL-A 11:00AM Staff Meeting PARLOR 6:30PM Boy Scouts TNBC-NORTH CAMPUS WEDNESDAY, March 20 7:15AM Women s Prayer Group PRAYER ROOM 7:30AM Men s Prayer Group LIBRARY 1:00PM Adult Handbell Rehearsal HANDBELL ROOM 3:15PM Children s Choirs and Bells MAIN CAMPUS 6:30PM Wesley Chancel Choir MUSIC ROOM THURSDAY, March 21 5:30AM F3 Bible Study TNBC-NORTH CAMPUS 7:15AM Middle School Breakfast BOJANGLES-CAROLINA FOREST 10:00AM Caregivers Group PARLOR 10:30AM Luke Lenten Bible Study MD MOORE CLASSROOM 11:15AM Snowbirds and Seagulls WESLEY FELLOWSHIP HALL 1:00PM Thrift Store MAIN CAMPUS Please remember to notify FUMC when you have a change of address, phone number, or email. It is important that the church s contact information be kept current. Please provide updates to Kay Roensch in the church office at 843-448-7164 or kay@fumcmb.org.
Easter Lilies Beautiful lilies for Easter Sunday morning may be purchased for $10 each. Purchasing a lily in honor/memory of someone special will benefit CDM: replacing of 24-yr old carpet. Complete the form and return to CDM or the church office no later than April 12, 2019. Easter Lily In memory of In memory of In memory of ****** In honor of In honor of In honor of Given by Enclosed is my ( ) check ( ) cash in the amount of