The Steeple March 31, 2019 10:00am Combined 5th Sunday Worship, Sanctuary 9:00am Sunday School Combined Worship Holy Communion 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
2019 LOOKING AHEAD TO HOLY WEEK APRIL 13 APRIL 18 APRIL 19 APRIL 21 Breakfast & Egg Hunt April 13th CDM-North Campus 9:00AM Breakfast 10:00AM Easter Story Time 10:15AM Easter Egg Hunt Maundy Thursday Worship & Holy Communion 7:00PM, Sanctuary 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 FUMC Centennial Moments for March: FUMC Clothes Closet Ministry Thrift Store ATTENTION LADIES: Join us on Monday, April 15th, 11:30 AM at Magnolia s for lunch and a short devotional. We will meet upstairs in Magnolia s meeting room. An elevator is available if stairs are a challenge. Looking forward to seeing you there! Contact Jennifer Hupko with any questions at hupko@fumcmb.org or 843-448-7164. First Church Weekly Reading: April 1 Jeremiah, Prophet to the Nations Jeremiah 1:4-10 April 2 Ananias Welcomes and Baptizes Saul Acts 9:10-19 April 3 Paul Called by a Vision Acts 16:6-10 April 4 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Mark 6:7-13 April 5 A Great Harvest but Few Workers Matthew 9:35-38 April 6 Handling and Surviving Persecution Matthew 10:16-25 April 7 The Twelve Chosen and Commissioned Matthew 10:1-15 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: Matthew 10:1-15 Call and Mission 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: 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. Rev. Emily Kirby has submitted her resignation as Associate Pastor for Education and Congregational Care effective March 31, 2019. She has accepted a position with the United Methodist Commission on Relief (UMCOR) through the South Carolina Annual Conference. The new position will allow for continued dedication to the calling of Deacon which God has placed on her life. Thank you, Emily, for sharing your gifts and talents while here at FUMC-MB and may God bless you in this new endeavor. Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community based preventive health screenings, will offer their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at First United Methodist Church of Myrtle Beach on 5/9/2019. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries (a leading cause of stroke); abdominal aortic aneurysms (can lead to a ruptured aorta); hardening of the arteries in the legs (a strong predictor of heart disease); atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat (closely tied to stroke risk); and a bone density screening, for men and women (used to assess the risk of osteoporosis). Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. To register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle or text the word CIRCLE to 797979. Sisters in Service UMW Circle HIBISCUS FUNDRAISER supports Local Missions. Please contact any circle member, or call 843-449-3900, or the church office, to purchase a beautiful 3 gallon Hibiscus for a $15 donation. Plants will be available April 13 through May 3. Thank you for your support! REMINDER: Easter Lilies may be purchased for $10 each in honor or in memory of a loved one. The lilies will adorn the Sanctuary and Wesley Worship Center on Easter. After the services, donated lilies may be taken home. Order forms may be obtained from the church office. Please order by April 12, 2019. Proceeds from the lilies will benefit CDM to replace the 24-year old carpet.
Youth activities Coming Up: Mar 31st: NO YOUTH Apr 2nd: High School Breakfast & Devo Apr 4th: Middle School Breakfast & Devo Apr 7th: The 925 CALLING ALL YOUTH: It is time to sign up for Youth Sunday, May 19th. We need greeters, ushers, youth to pray, leader for children s moment, read scripture and lead the Apostles Creed. Please let Jennifer Hupko know where you would like to participate. CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE SENIORS If your child is a High School or College Senior, PLEASE get in touch with Jennifer Hupko. Youth Sunday will be May 19th and we want to make sure we recognize this great achievement in the life of your child. You may contact Jennifer by email, jhupko@fumcmb.org, or 843-448-7164. Dear Church Family, Thank you for all the cards, calls, food, and visits both during Ron s recent confinement and then his sudden death. He loved his church and was humbled by all the love and support shown our family over the past few months. It has been both amazing and overwhelming. The Bereavement Box is such an unsung simple service made available to the family in need. Items included in it are essential to making life easier so the family has one less thing to worry about. Thank you for that! Thank you also for being true servants of God. Our family covets your continued prayers during this healing process. Through it all, we know that GOD IS STILL GOOD! Your friends in Christ, Marilyn, David, Jaime, Andrew, Abby, and Katie Mason 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. Candy Needed! F i r s t c h u r c h We NEED individually wrapped candy small enough to stuff plastic eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt. Candy may be dropped off at the church office or CDM. HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! All graduating seniors are invited to apply for a $500 college scholarship through First United Methodist Church Myrtle Beach. The Application form may be found online at www.fumcmb.org. Please turn in completed applications by April 21, 2019 to Jennifer Hupko, hupko@fumcmb.org. Financials and Attendance Gifts (includes online giving) Week of March 24, 2019: Giving to-date: Expenses to-date: $ 19,651.16 $ 302,018.86 $ 326,485.40 Expenses include weekly apportionments & direct billing. Presence Week of March 24, 2019: 433 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 31, 2019 8:45-11:00 Nursery Provided WESLEY BLDG 9:00AM Sunday School MAIN CAMPUS 10:00AM Combined Worship Service Holy Communion SANCTUARY 11:15AM Big Tom Thank You Lunch Celebration FELLOWSHIP HALL MONDAY, April 1 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, April 2 7:15AM High School Breakfast CHICK-FIL-A 10:00AM UMW Executive Board PARLOR 11:00AM Staff Meeting PARLOR 6:30PM Boy Scouts TNBC-NORTH CAMPUS WEDNESDAY, April 3 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, April 4 5:30AM 7:15AM 10:00AM 10:30AM 1:00PM F3 Bible Study TNBC-NORTH CAMPUS Middle School Breakfast BOJANGLES-CAROLINA FOREST Caregivers Group PARLOR Journey, Lenten Bible Study GAUSE HOME Thrift Store MAIN CAMPUS Big Tom s A Quote Jesus is the Key to heaven, but FAITH unlocks the door. ~ Nation in Distress
MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS FOR MARCH 2019 BULLETIN ----------IN MEMORY OF---------- Frank Ceruzzi Bill & Kathy Rodwell (Handbell Fund) Lyn Gardner W.L. Dub Joyce Bryce Joyce Manny Letts Janice McCoy (Child Development Ministry) Jean & Mike Hussey (Child Development Ministry) Dorothy Huggins (Child Development Ministry) Kathy & Bill Rodwell (Handbell Fund) Sam & Marlene Davis (Flower Fund) Ted & Brenda Bellamy (Memorial Fund) Ron Mason Judy & Tom Winn (TV Ministry) Ernestine & Randy Gravely (TV Ministry) Joe & Martha Castellano (TV Ministry) Deborah Conner (TV Ministry) Jean & Mike Hussey (Music Fund) Nelle & Ben Hancock (Music Fund) Lib Iseman (Hope House) Bill & Kathy Rodwell (Handbell Fund) Frank & Harriet Clark (Brittain Fellowship Class Fund) EmilyAnn Skews (Brittain Fellowship Class Fund) Ted & Brenda Bellamy (Memorial Fund) Jo & Pete Pearce (Memorial Fund) Joanne Herring (TV Ministry) Carrie Inabinet, Buddy & Barbara Inabinet, John Streater Family, Steve Mattox Family (Shepherd s Child) Elvira Peele Joanne Herring (TV Ministry) Ernestine & Randy Gravely (TV Ministry) Jean & Mike Hussey (Music Fund) Lib Iseman (Hope House) Ruby Trout (Memorial Fund) Bill & Kathy Rodwell (Handbell Fund) Sam & Marlene Davis (Flower Fund) Friday Morning/Ann Herbert Circle (Memorial Fund) Bob Reed (In Memory Of, continued) Mary Jo Turner Carrie Inabinet, Buddy & Barbara Inabinet, John Streater Family, Steve Mattox Family (Shepherd s Child) ----------IN HONOR OF---------- Ann Anderson Scott & Cheryl Bowen Tom Brittain Carrie Inabinet, Buddy & Barbara Inabinet, John Streater Family, Steve Mattox Family (Shepherd s Child) Roger & Judy Hall (Epworth Children s Home) Nell Ciaccio Nita Letts (Chancel Choir Fund) Frank Clark Dan & Wendy Fleming Jonathan Harris Nita Letts (General Fund) Emily Kirby Norman McQueen John Paul Miller Nita Letts (Chancel Choir Fund) Sisters in Service Circle Hazel Amelia Turner Annette Willett Willa Wrenn