The Steeple August 19, 2018 10:00am Traditional Service, Sanctuary 10:00am Anew Contemporary Service, 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 Philip Keilen Interim 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 Summer Hours: (June 4th - August 17th) Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Friday - Closed 901 N. Kings Hwy 843-448-7164
Wednesday Night Programming Returns Make plans to join us for our 2018 fall Wednesday night programing beginning September 5th! Our children s choir and hand bells will begin at 3:15pm in the Children s Ministry classrooms in the Wesley building. Children s chapel small group will be located in the chapel beginning at 4:30pm. All children ages 5 years old and older are encouraged to attend. Adult small group opportunities will be 5:30-6:30pm offered in Wesley Room 103 & 104. Adult small groups will begin September 5th and conclude on October 24th. The two studies to choose from are: ENCOUNTER JESUS by Carolyn Moore You will learn to walk daily with Him, side by side, through all your circumstances big and small just as the disciples did. You will discover practical, proven ways of encountering Him today, as you come to understand how enduring He is. You will delight in the red letters the very words of Christ in Scripture and develop faith and trust in His perfect ways as you see Him work Himself into every situation of your life. GRACE: MORE THAN WE DESERVE, GREATER THAN WE IMAGINE by Max Lucado Lucado s bestselling book reminds readers that there s more to grace than we ve ever imagined. In this cornerstone message of Lucado s ministry, he challenges readers to not only receive grace but also to be changed by grace. Shaped by grace. Strengthened by grace. Emboldened by grace. Softened by grace. Snatched by the nape of their neck and shaken to their senses by grace. First Church Weekly Reading: August 20 Buried in Baptism; Raised with Christ Colossians 2:6-12 August 21 God s Example in All Relationships Matthew 5:43-48 August 22 Life with Christ in the World John 17:14-19 August 23 Life in the Spot Romans 8:1-11 August 24 Speak Truthfully Always Ephesians 4:25-30 August 25 Replace Anger with Forgiveness Ephesians 4:31-5:2 August 26 Live the New Life in Christ Colossians 3:1-17 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 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 Sonshine House ( * ) Indicates: Uniform Series International Lesson Series: Romans 12:9-21 Loving and Just Behavior
M onthly Mission in Motion August Happy Wheels Children s Ministry. (a non-profit Christian program of the Medical University of South Carolina Children s Hospital.) The goal of Happy Wheels is to brighten the days of hospitalized children ranging from infants to age 17. The Happy Wheels gift cart visits approximately 80 children each week. During a child s hospital stay, he or she chooses a book, puzzle, or hand held toy from the cart. The value of each gift usually ranges from $8-$16. Donation receptacles are located in church office and gifts will be delivered to MUSC Children s Hospital at the end of the month. Dutch Cradle Cross The Dutch Cradle Cross on the altar in the ANEW service honors the birth of Isla Ann Nesmith on August 10, 2018. She is the daughter of Meghan & Grant Nesmith, granddaughter of Ann Standish and Randal Nesmith and great-granddaughter of Lynn DuRant Schedule: First United Methodist Church Children s & Youth Choirs/Bells Our Children and Youth Choirs/Bells programs will begin Wednesday, September 5th. Choirs Bells 3:15-3:40pm 3rd and 4th Grades K-1 and 2 (chimes) 3:34-4:15pm K-1 and 2 3rd and 4th grades (bells) 4:20-5:00pm Children s Chapel, Youth (bells) Small Group or extra Choir Rehearsal 5:00pm Youth Choir All rehearsals will be held in the Wesley Building on main campus. Please put these dates on your calendar: October 28th Children s Sabbath (Choirs will sing in both services/bells traditional only) November 11th Youth Choir (both services) Youth Bells in traditional only December 12th Children s Christmas Program (This is a Wednesday night) Please remember all choirs follow Horry County Schools schedule for rehearsals. If HCS is not in session choirs will not meet. If HCS cancels due to weather choirs will not meet. Registration is preferred. Registration forms will be located at CDM, front office, or fumcmb.org For more information contact: Marissa Harris - Children s Choir Director Jayne Smith - Handbell Choir Director Paul Inman - Youth Choir Director
Coming Up: Youth activities Aug. 22nd First day of School Aug. 26th Youth Kick-off Aug. 28th High School Breakfast @ Chick-fil-A begins Aug. 30th Middle School Breakfast @ Bojangles begins Sept. 2nd No Youth Labor Day Holiday C hildren s B ible S unday September 30th Combined Sunday Do you have a 3 year old or rising 3rd grader? If so we invite you to participate in our 2018 Children s Bible Sunday celebration. Our scriptures are the foundation where we learn about our faith, and First UMC Myrtle Beach wants to celebrate your child receiving their very own Bible! Please contact Rev. Emily Kirby (ekirby@fumcmb.org) or Mrs. Cindy Johnson (cindy@fumcmb.org) to register your child to receive a Bible this fall. All registrations must be completed by September 1st. Thank you to the youth who were able to come out and be the hands & feet of Christ for one of our own church family! It was a great morning of service and fellowship as we cleaned up Beverly Dickinson s yard, along with a couple members of the Open Doors Sunday School Class & Les Haga. Holy Baptism The Sacrament of Holy Baptism was administered to Charlotte Grace Sturgeon, daughter of Amanda and James Sturgeon on August 12, 2018 by Rev. Jonathan Harris and Rev. Emily Kirby in the Anew service. Financials and Attendance: Gifts (includes online giving) Week of August 12, 2018: $40,526.87 Giving to Date: $655,025.63 Expenses to date: $891,757.03 Expenses include weekly apportionments & direct billing. Presence August 12, 2018 Total Services 353 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, on FOX Channel 7
SUNDAY, August 19 8:45-11:00 9:00 AM Nursery Provided WESLEY BLDG Sunday School MAIN CAMPUS Traditional Service SANCTUARY Anew Contemporary Service WESLEY WORSHIP CENTER MONDAY, August 20 9:00 AM - 12:00 1:00 PM TUESDAY, August 21 1:00 PM Staff Meeting PARLOR Congregational Care Mtg CHURCH PARLOR WEDNESDAY, August 22 7:15 AM 7:30 AM Thrift Store MAIN CAMPUS Book of Ruth Study THE 925 1st Day of School HORRY COUNTY Women s Prayer Group PRAYER ROOM Men s Prayer Group LIBRARY THURSDAY, August 23 Lifeline Health Screening WESLEY BUILDING 1:00-4:00 Thrift Store Open PM MAIN CAMPUS SATURDAY, August 25 3:00 PM Erin Perry Group TNBC CALLING VOLUNTEERS!! The week of September 3rd-9th is First Church s week to volunteer at the Community Kitchen. There are 2 shifts: Breadfast 7am-10am and Lunch 10am-1pm. Please contact Lesa Jones, 704-796-7280 or ljones6430@gmail.com Big Tom s A Quote Be assured, if you walk with HIM and look to HIM, and expect help from HIM, He will never fail you. ~ George Mueller