The Steeple July 22, 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
The Knight's Code Men s Conference Saturday, August 25th 9am - 3pm Conway First United Methodist Church What is the Conference? This is a men s teaching event by Robert Noland, a veteran of 30+ years of Christian ministry. Robert leads guys through the 4 tenets Love Pure, Speak True, Right Wrong, Follow the King along with Scripture and Biblical principles to tackle all the hot-buttons issues men deal with in today s culture. All men are welcome, church or non church members. Register at: www.knightscodeconference.eventbrite.com Questions: Kenny Bingham: kbingham42@yahoolcom or 843-457-5254 UMW Pick-up trucks and strong backs are needed! We need helpers for moving furniture to the North Campus. Call the church office 843-448-7164 as soon as possible if you are willing to volunteer for this annual UMW event. A few hours here and there will be extremely appreciated. Drop offs will be at north campus only. Please, do not drop off at church or the Thrift Shop. Drop off dates: July 28 and August 4th from 9am 12pm. Big Tom s A Quote True happiness is not found in materialistic things, it comes from the love and laughter found with each other. ~ Unknown First Church Weekly Reading: July 23 Exemptions From Military Service Deuteronomy 20:5-8 July 24 The Wealthy and Kingdom Membership Luke 18:18-25 July 25 Take Up the Cross and Follow Matthew 16:24-28 July 26 My True Mother and Siblings Mark 3:31-35 July 27 Count the Cost; Then Follow Me Luke 14:25-33 July 29 Everyone Invited to the Great Dinner Luke 14:15-24 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: Luke 13:22-30 Entering God s Kingdom
M onthly Mission in Motion July School Supplies: Children in need returning to school from Kindergarten to Grade 12 require new supplies. Needed: Pens, Pencils, Canvas notebooks, Notebook paper, Spiral notebooks (1 & 3 subject), Crayons Highlighters, Colored pencils, Erasers, Blunt nose scissors, Small calculators, Book bags, Pencil bags, Glue, Washable non-toxic markers Community outreach opportunity Do you have a day, two days, or more in a week or through out the month? Mobile Meals of the Grand Strand is a United Way partner and encompasses the Grand Strand area (North, South & Central Myrtle Beach all east of the waterway). They provide meal service to the disabled, elderly, and those confined to their homes. Volunteer opportunities include drivers, packers and runners who deliver the meals to the table within the homes. The meals are packaged in insulated containers to keep warm and they are prepared by Lowe s Food @ 82nd Ave. N. If interested in this program or to volunteer contact: For client services, Tim Arthurs, Eligibility Counselor @ 571-239-2527 For any further information, Fran Trues, President @ 843-449-6438 Studies and activity in August & September... The Unreasonable Jesus September 2018 Thursdays September 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 11am 925 youth center. All are invited! The Unreasonable Jesus: Becoming the Person He Made You to Be, examines what Jesus asks of his disciples during the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing how challenging yet rewarding the tasks actually are. Please sign-up by contacting Jennifer Hupko at the church, 843-448-7164 or via e-mail, hupko@fumcmb.org. Cost of book is $12 and sign-ups will run through August 8th to ensure books are here in a timely fashion and you are able to get the required reading done before our first meeting. Looking forward to growing in faith with you! First Church AR workshop outing August 9 AR Workshop offers a hands on boutique home décor experience. Groups (maximum of 24 spots available) choose a wooden project to be completed in a 3 hour workshop. Go on First Church website www.fumcmb.org, and click on AR Workshop link, then choose your project, design, and join others in your church family and to create a handmade keepsake or a special gift. The class is August 9, 2018, 6-9 pm at the AR Workshop in Carolina Forest, 4999 Carolina Forest Blvd Suite 7 in Myrtle Beach Only 24 spots available so register now! Any questions contact the church office at 843-448-7164
Youth activities Coming Up: July & August Lunch Dates & Locations: 8/2- Jersey Mike s Subs 8/9- Ultimate California Pizza Salkehatchie On Saturday, July 21 st, 13 of our youth and 3 adults will head out for a week of service in Irmo, SC. Please keep us in prayer daily: that we will be the hands and feet of Christ to the families whose homes we will repairing, a light to all those around us, and that we will be safe in our travels and all that we do. We are excited to have the opportunity to be a part of Salkehatchie Summer Service and look forward to sharing our experience with you soon after we come home! Tons of Fun at CDM s God Bless America Parade! Jennifer Hupko Director of Youth 843-448-7164 Hupko@fumcmb.org New Member & Holy Baptism New member, Danielle Mercadante, joined First Church during the traditional worship service on Sunday, July 15, 2018 and the Sacrament of Holy Baptism was administered to Michael Thomas Mercadante by Rev. Dr. William H. Philips. Holy Communion Volunteers Needed SET UP - CLEAN UP - SERVE If you are interested in assisting in any way, contact Michelle Kirkley at michellekirkly@yahoo.com or call Terry at the church office at 843-448-7164. Dates for 2018: July 29, August 26, September 30 October 7 & 28, November 25, December 24 AUGUST 23, 2018 All Day Wesley Building To make an appointment please call toll-free 1-888-653-6434 to register for your screening and to receive a $10 discount or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community -partners Financials and Attendance: Gifts (includes online giving) Week of July 15, 2018: $17,547.39 Giving to Date: $560,047.33 Expenses to date: $761,648.14 Expenses include weekly apportionments & direct billing. Presence July 15, 2018 Total Services 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 7 361
SUNDAY, July 22 8:45-11:00 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM Nursery Provided WESLEY BLDG Sunday School MAIN CAMPUS Traditional Service SANCTUARY Anew Contemporary Service WESLEY WORSHIP CENTER MONDAY, July 23 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM TUESDAY, July 24 11:00 AM Staff Meeting PARLOR WEDNESDAY, July 25 7:15 AM 7:30 AM Thrift Store MAIN CAMPUS Congregational Care Team PARLOR Women s Prayer Group PRAYER ROOM Men s Prayer Group LIBRARY THURSDAY, July 26 1:00 PM - Thrift Store Open 4:00 PM MAIN CAMPUS JULY 29TH @10am Combined Service Holy Communion Sanctuary