This Week In Sunday Worship 9:00 & 11:15 AM By Invitation Only Luke 14:15-24 Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis Midland First United Methodist Church WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS Volume 43, Issue 35 August 27, 2017 Attendance Sunday, August 13 9:00 am - 220 11:15 am - 157 Upcoming Bulletin Deadlines September 10 issue due Wed., August 30 September 17 issue due Wed., Sept. 6 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 COMING SOON! KICKOFF FOR CHRIST SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10! 9-10 am Worship (in the Sanctuary) 10-11:15 am Outdoor Coffee Fellowship & Activities Begin (inflatables, games, face painting, fun & fellowship) 11:15 am - 12 pm Worship Service on Fitzhugh St. 12-1:30 pm Outdoor Kick-off Activities (Lunch will be served & the fun continues.) MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Beginning Monday, September 11 9:30-11:00 am Fellowship Hall We will be studying I, II, III John; materials are available for pick up at the church reception desk. Rev. Dr. Jeff Maxwell will be leading the discussion on Lesson 1 on Sept. 11.
Coming in Worship Worship - 9:00 AM Worship & Praise - 11:15 AM Sanctuary September 3 Back to School John Engler John 9:4 New Sermon Series: Called to be Vessels Used of God September 10 God Uses Vessels that Are Weak Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis II Corinthians 4:7-17 Mid-Week Worship 6:50 PM Chapel Chapel Series: Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible August 30 Strongholds Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis September 6 Distant Deity Duane Townley Friday Morning Prayer 8:15 AM Chapel Rev. Jung Eun Yum Sharing Community with Our Islamic Neighbors Tuesday, Sept. 19 Parlor 6:00 pm potluck dinner (please bring a dish to pass & table service) 7:00 pm program The United Methodist Women invite you to join in an opportunity to offer hospitality and learn more about our local Islamic neighbors. Adam Hamilton encourages us to build bridges with those of major faiths and build community. Please make reservations by calling Teri in the church office, 835-6797 ext. 120, or Rose Burleson, 631-1179. Page 2
Fall Prayer Breakfast Saturday, September 9 8:00 10:30 am Hearth Room During this time we will share breakfast, fellowship, and communion plus spend time praying for the fall start up of activities at FUMC, the Visioning work that is being done, and the kick-off of Life Groups. If you have never come to a Prayer Breakfast, it would be great to have you join us! If you have come before, we look forward to having you join us again. Questions? Contact Peg Born at 430-5184 or peg@bornhome.com. Monday, September 4 6:45-7:30 pm Midland Community Stadium Please join us for this interdenominational prayer time for students, teachers, parents, administrators, coaches, and support staff. Brought to you by numerous church leaders throughout Midland County Page 3
A FACTUAL TALE OF A HEROIC INTERFAITH MEETING FOR THE AGES. Plan to join the United Methodist Women for a trip to Saginaw to see The Sultan and the Saint. Thursday, September 28 6 PM Temple Theater, Saginaw Tickets: $4 Movie synopsis: In the year 1219, Francis of Assisi risked his life by walking across enemy lines to meet the Sultan of Egypt, the Muslim ruler and scholar Malik al-kamil. This remarkable encounter between Christian preacher and Muslim ruler effectively smashed the strategy of dehumanizing the enemy in the Crusades and forged new hope for peace. The Catholic Diocese of Saginaw and Saginaw Valley State University are sponsoring the film. Reservations can be made in advance. Contact Rene Johnson, 989.631.2378, to car pool with the UMW to the Temple Theater in Saginaw. Regular church office hours will resume on Monday, August 28. Mon. - Thur. 9 am - 5 pm Fridays 9 am - 4 pm Sermon Audio Just a reminder that audio of the weekly sermons is available on the church website, fumcmidweb.org. Page 4
Extra Handicapped Parking Due to the ongoing construction on Main Street, four additional handicapped parking spaces are available in the Larkin Street parking lot. COMING THIS FALL T O FIRST UMC! LIFE GROUPS Question: How can a big church like FUMC get more closely connected? Answer: LIFE GROUPS! This fall, we are launching Life Groups these are small groups, but with a new twist. Life Groups will include three components: FELLOWSHIP (growing closer to one another) DISCIPLESHIP (growing closer to God) MISSION (sharing the love of Christ with others) Our hope is that every person in this church will be in a Life Group. We all need the love and support of others. As one of our members said, You ll never know the power of a small group until you ve been in one! Look for more information on Life Groups coming soon. Living Cancer Together Support Group Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 pm Rooms 32-34 Page 5
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. In a recent study, the Barna Research Group revealed a stunning statistic that continues to reverberate throughout the evangelical world. Only nine percent of professing Christians have a Biblical worldview. The Truth Project is a DVD-based small group curriculum comprised of thirteen one-hour lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett. This home study is the starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective. Each lesson discusses in great detail the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life. http://www.thetruthproject.org/whatistruthproject/ Join us for The Truth Project beginning on September 7. We will meet at 9:15 am to view the hour long video and then discuss what we have learned. The videos look at how God has instructed people in areas including Ethics, Science, History, Sociology, Education, and Labor. Please join us for this intriguing, thought provoking study. Who: All who are interested in learning more about how the Bible relates to our daily lives Where: Hearth Room When: Beginning Thursday morning, September 7 (9:15-11:15 am) Questions: Contact Peg Born, 430.5184, peg@bornhome.com Page 6
HOPE IS PART OF OUR RELIGION United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is the global humanitarian aid organization of The United Methodist Church. We work in 80 countries worldwide, including the United States. Our mission is to alleviate human suffering that is caused by war, conflict, or natural disaster, with open minds and hearts to all suffering people. In times of acute crisis we partner with people to rebuild their livelihoods, health, and homes. We mobilize aid to stricken areas. We provide emergency supplies, fresh water, and temporary shelter. We stay as long as it takes to implement long-term recovery and rehabilitation. UMCOR is a member of Action by Churches Together, Church World Service, and Interchurch Medical Assistance. These global ecumenical alliances share the same mission to restore well-being to children, women, and men. UMCOR embodies the life-saving humanitarian presence of the people of The United Methodist Church. One hundred percent of our financial gifts go to these needs, as administrative costs are provided from other funds. Thanks for all your help when you give to UMCOR through our church. GROUP PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES AT FUMC Please join us for any of our group prayer meetings. Sundays from 8:15 to 8:45 am in the Chapel Thursdays from 11:30 to 12:10 pm in the Sanctuary Balcony Fridays from 8:15 to 9:00 am in the Chapel; includes a time of singing, a short message, and prayer To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. ~Martin Luther In addition to these weekly meetings, there are three prayer breakfasts offered throughout the year. Watch the bulletin and church website for dates. Page 7
Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors. Helping people to know, love, and share Jesus Christ MINISTRY LEADERSHIP 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. 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 Discipleship Leader - Heidi Kidd... 129...hkidd@fumcmid.org PROGRAM & SUPPORT STAFF Director of Volunteer Ministry - Noel Contardi... 114... ncontardi@fumcmid.org Community Assistance - Maureen... 119 Children & Youth Ministry Asst. - Rick Schell... 126... rschell@fumcmid.org Activities Coordinator/Kitchen Mngr. - Pamela Wilson........ pwilson@fumcmid.org Ministry Staff Admin. - Tonya Simons... 110... tsimons@fumcmid.org Discipleship Admin. - Victoria Ritter... 118... vritter@fumcmid.org Membership/Music Admin. - Teri Beasley... 120... tbeasley@fumcmid.org Media Relations Leader - Derek Okrie.111...dokrie@fumcmid.org Bookkeeper - Leslie Hiltunen... 116... lhiltunen@fumcmid.org Building Supervisor - Rob Grocholski... 121... rgrocholski@fumcmid.org Sound Ministry - Tom Randolph... tarandol@gmail.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 Kitchen... 131 Youth Center... 128 Nursery... 140 Page 8
HYMN SING (8:45) Order of Worship - 9AM August 27, 2017 Liturgist: Rev. Len Clevenger GREETINGS & SHARING OF ANNOUNCEMENTS The Prelude is a signal to end our conversations and prepare our hearts for worship. PRELUDE *CONGREGATIONAL INTROIT Surely the Presence of the Lord #328 *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The table of God s love is set before us. People: Let us come to the banquet. Leader: The table of God s grace is set before us. People: Let us come to the banquet. Leader: The table of God s salvation is set before us. People: Let us come to the banquet. Leader: But before you come, you must know all are invited to the table: People: The rich and the poor, the old and the young, and the gracious and the greedy. Leader: All are invited for the table is set before us. All: Let us come to the banquet with joy. *HYMN Amazing Grace #378 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. SPECIAL MUSIC OFFERING OF TITHES & GIFTS Offertory Come to the Table *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow #95 *Prayer of Dedication
*HYMN Spirit Song (stanza 1) #347 (The children are invited to come forward during the hymn.) CHILDREN'S TIME Rev. Len Clevenger READING OF THE WORD The Call to Scripture Thy Word Is a Lamp (refrain only) #601 Scripture Reading & Response Luke 14:15-24 Leader: This is the word of God. People: Thanks be to God! MISSION MOMENT Estonia Rev. Clevenger & Rev. Dr. Landis SERMON By Invitation Only Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis *HYMN Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore #344 *BENEDICTION & RESPONSE Go Now in Peace Price/Besig (See music printed on inside back cover of hymnal.) *POSTLUDE *Worshipers standing, if able Worship and Praise - 11:15 AM ANNOUNCEMENTS & WELCOME WORSHIP OFFERING King of Love Come to the Table CHILDREN S TIME WORSHIP PRAYER Build Your Kingdom Here / I Will Follow Rev. Len Clevenger Rev. Jung Eun Yum SCRIPTURE Luke 14:15-24 MISSION MOMENT Estonia Rev. Clevenger & Rev. Dr. Landis MESSAGE By Invitation Only Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis CLOSING SONG I Refuse SENDING OUT
Welcome! We hope you were blessed during worship 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 pool-side refreshments and fellowship between services. 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. Childcare 9:00 am & 11:15 am Nursery, Ark Room, Pre-K - Rooms P1-P4 (starting at 8:45 & 11:00 am) No Children s Sunday School or KidZone for the summer 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.