This Week In Sunday Worship 9:00 & 11:15 am Faith Rejoices In Every Circumstance Philippians 4:4-13 Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis Attendance Sunday, June 14 9:00 am - 237 11:15 am - 167 Upcoming Bulletin Deadlines July 12 issue due Wed., July 1 July 19 issue due Wed., July 8 e-mail your information by noon on the due date to announcements@ 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 41, Issue 26 June 28, 2015 2015 HOLY LAND TRIP There is still time to register for the Holy Land trip led by Dr. J. D. Landis. Registrations will be taken until mid-july. Travelers will depart on November 3 and return on November 12. Brochures are available in the narthex. If interested, please contact Tonya Simons (tsimons@fumcmid.org) or Rev. Landis (jdlandis@fumcmid.org) for additional information. M i d l a n d C o u n t y Emergency Food Pantry Network Summer presents additional challenges for at risk families when it comes to their food budget. Many programs, such as reduced price breakfast/ lunch and Backpack Buddies, that provide food to children are not available while school is out of session for the summer. Please consider bringing non-perishable food items for the Emergency Food Pantry Network and dropping them off in the food donation bin across from the office. Canned goods, peanut butter, pasta, rice, cereals, oatmeal, and pancake mix are all good items for use by the pantries. Items collected at FUMC will go to SAM's pantry, which is a mission of St. John's Episcopal Church.
VOLUME 41, ISSUE 26 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS June 28, 2015 Coming in Worship Worship - 9:00 AM Worship & Praise - 11:15 AM Sanctuary July 5 A Needed Holiday Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth Mark 6:30-34, 45-51 July 12 There Are Times To Wrestle With God Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis Genesis 32:22-32 The Jesus Lifestyle Wed., 7:00 PM Chapel July 1 How to Understand Sex In The Twenty-First Century Matthew 5:27-30 Rene Johnson June 8 How to View Marriage and Divorce Rev. Christy Miller-Black Matthew 5:31-32, 19:3-12 POOL-SIDE SUMMER FELLOWSHIP The Church Office will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. We had a great week at Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a Kid! The kids learned so much about what it might have been like to live when Jesus was their age. We would like to thank our team of amazing VBS volunteers who put so much time, love, and care into this year s program. Because of our huge cast of characters, Tribe Leaders, Shopkeepers, kitchen crew, and game refs, Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a Kid was a great success! Wed., July 1 11:15 AM Ruby Tuesdays This outing is for anyone 60 plus, or young retirees, singles and couples. Friends are welcome, too. No reservations necessary; lunch costs are your own. Contact Kay Cargile, kcargile@fumcmid.org, or 835.6797 ext. 144, for more information. Page 2
VOLUME 41, ISSUE 26 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS June 28, 2015 Adult Summer Sunday School TO GO! Does life get busy and you cannot find time to attend a class on Sunday mornings? What would you think about attending Sunday School from the comfort of your own home? You have that chance again this summer! Sunday School TO GO! provides a chance for you to check out a DVD-based Bible or spiritual growth study to read and watch at your leisure. Beginning June 7, look for the books and DVDs on the brick ledge in the main hallway by the office area. Just look for the signs! Studies available will be: Making Sense of the Bible by Adam Hamilton Grace by Max Lucado All the Places to Go by John Ortberg Animate from Spark House God, Hear Their Cry by Ray Vander Laan The 5 Love Languages (Couples Edition) by Gary Chapman The 5 Love Languages (Single Edition) by Gary Chapman Surprised by Hope by N. T. Wright For more information, contact Rev. Christy Miller-Black, by calling 835.6797 ext. 142 or e-mailing cblack@fumcmid.org. pregnancy resource center mid-michigan Thank you for your prayers and sponsor donations towards the Pregnancy Resource Center s 2015 Walk for Life. Donations raised this year total $17,000. Please donate your Campbell Soup label bar codes, Spartan Brand product bar codes, and Box Tops for Education. The label collection box is located in the reception area adjacent to the Conference Room. If you have questions, please contact Chris Dunn, 832-0265. We want to pray for you. Please call Teri Beasley in the church office, 835-6797 ext. 120, or e-mail prayer requests to prayer@fumcmid.org. Prayer requests are kept confidential. Page 3
VOLUME 41, ISSUE 26 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS June 28, 2015 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 Minister of Discipleship - Rev. Christy Miller-Black. 142... cblack@fumcmid.org Director of Youth Ministry - John Engler... 112... jengler@fumcmid.org Director of Music Ministries/Organist - Jantz Black. 137... jblack@fumcmid.org Children s Ministries - Abby Shephard... 113... ashephard@fumcmid.org Children s & Youth Ministries - Becky Jenkins... 114... bjenkins@fumcmid.org LOGOS - Jennifer Lane... 129... jlane@fumcmid.org Volunteer Ministries - Jean Scroggin... 126... jscroggin@fumcmid.org Director of Older Adult Ministry - Kay Cargile... 144... kcargile@fumcmid.org Office Manager - Tonya Simons... 110... tsimons@fumcmid.org Discipleship Team Admin. Asst. - Marcia Payne... 118... mpayne@fumcmid.org Membership/Music Admin. Asst. - Teri Beasley... 120... tbeasley@fumcmid.org Bookkeeper - Leslie Hiltunen... 116... lhiltunen@fumcmid.org Community Assistance - Lynnette... 835-8935 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....FUMCVideoMinistry@yahoo.com Bulletin Announcements Jennifer Klingler... announcements@fumcmid.org Prayer Requests... prayer@fumcmid.org Website Manager - Jennifer Klingler... jklingler@fumcmid.org Page 4
Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors. Welcome Midland First United Methodist Church To all who would know God and do God s will...to all who would live and serve to make a Christian world...to all who seek comfort and would find rest...to old and young, wise and unlearned, rich and poor, saint and sinner, this church opens wide its doors and, in the name of Jesus, bids you welcome. June 28, 2015
HYMN SING (8:45) Order of Worship - 9AM June 28, 2015 Liturgist: Rev. Jung Eun Yum GREETINGS & SHARING OF ANNOUNCEMENTS The Prelude is a signal to end our conversations and prepare our hearts for worship. PRELUDE Give to Our God Immortal, Praise arr. D. Cherwien *CONGREGATIONAL INTROIT Surely the Presence of the Lord #328 *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The work of the Creator is visible. People: Let us respond with praise. Leader: The example of Jesus is apparent. People: Let us respond with obedience. Leader: The wind of the Spirit is blowing. People: Let us respond with joy. Leader: The word of God is calling. All: Let us worship in spirit and truth. *HYMN How Great Thou Art #77 UNISON PRAYER Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in us the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and we shall be created. And you shall renew the face of the earth. O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may truly wise and ever enjoy your consolations. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. From Emmaus SPECIAL MUSIC "O Rest in the Lord" F. Mendelssohn Grace Marra, soloist 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. HYMN Marching to Zion #733 OFFERING OF TITHES & GIFTS Offertory Trumpet Alleluia F. Ashdown
*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 hymn.) CHILDREN'S TIME Abby Shephard READING OF THE WORD The Call to Scripture Thy Word Is a Lamp (refrain only) #601 Scripture Reading & Response Philippians 4:4-13 Leader: This is the word of God. People: Thanks be to God! SERMON Faith Rejoices In Every Circumstance Rev. J. D. Landis *CLOSING HYMN Blessed Assurance #369 *BENEDICTION & RESPONSE Go Now in Peace Price/Besig (See music printed on inside back cover of hymnal.) *POSTLUDE Thee Will I Love, My Strength arr. D. Cherwien *Worshipers standing, if able Worship and Praise - 11:15AM ANNOUNCEMENTS & WELCOME WORSHIP SONGS PRAYER Come, Now Is The Time To Worship Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Rev. Jung Eun Yum STAND AND GREET CHILDREN S TIME Abby Shephard BAPTISM SONG Great Is Thy Faithfulness OFFERING SCRIPTURE Philippians 4:4-13 MESSAGE Faith Rejoices In Every Circumstance Rev. J. D. Landis CLOSING HYMN Untitled Hymn (Come To Jesus) SENDING OUT
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 between morning services in the pool area, located directly outside 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. Sympathy and prayers for several of our church families: Trish and Chris Miller, on the death of Richard C. Miller, Chris s uncle, on June 1. Doris Maxwell on the death of her grandson, Sam. Skyler Seamster and her mother, Monica, and great-grandmother, Carol Duncan, on the death of Aimee Seamster, Sklyer s grandmother, on June 9. Florence Gofton on the death of her husband, Robert Gofton, on June 13. Connie and Ken Moorhead on the death of Ben Rice, Connie s brother, on June 14. Roselyn Nekervis and Florence Nekervis on the death of Mary Gordon of Olympia, WA, Roselyn s aunt and Florence s sister, on June 15. Keith and Beth Ewerth on the death of Roger Ewerth, Keith s father, on June 15. Children s Sunday School 9:00 am Nursery, Ark Room, Pre-K - Rooms P1-P4 (starting at 8:45 am) Grades K-5: Worship in the Little Theater after Children s Time 11:15 am Nursery, Ark Room, Pre-K - Rooms P1, P3, P4 (starting at 11:00 am) Grades K-5: Worship in the Little Theater after Children s Time 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. Large Print Bulletins, Hymnals, and Announcement Bulletins are available from an usher.