The Steeple October 29, 2017 10:00am Combined 5th Sunday Worship, Sanctuary 9:00am Sunday School Combined Holy Communion Sunday Ministers and Ministry Directors William H. Phillips Senior Pastor Jonathan Harris Associate Pastor Emily Kirby Minister of Christian Education Jennifer Hupko Director of Youth Ministry Kathy Heustess 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 901 N. Kings Hwy 843-448-7164
HONORING OUR MILITARY HEROS Friday, November 10th 10am in the Chapel All veterans are invited to a time of recognition and appreciation for your service to our country. This flag-pinning service honoring our military heroes is sponsored by Heartland Hospice and hosted by First UMC, Myrtle Beach and will be held in the Chapel of First UMC on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 10:00am. Coffee and refreshments will follow in the church parlor. All Saints Banner Please stop by the church office and pin a bell on the All Saints banner in memory of a loved one. The banner will be carried into church on Sunday, November 5 as we remember the saints of the faith. FITNESS FELLOWSHIP FAITH Beginning November 7, 2017 at 5:30am, a new, free men s exercise group will meet at First UMC s Child Development Ministry. WHEN: Every Tuesday, starting Nov. 7 TIME: 5:30am sharp, ends promptly at 6:15am WHERE: CDM (904 65th Avenue North, MB 29572) WHO: Any male 18+ who wants to grow stronger, both physically and as a leader WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?: Normal workout clothes and running shoes. Dress appropriately for the weather. Lightweight gloves are recommended. Big Tom s A Quote Life is short, live it. Love is rare, grab it. Anger is bad, dump it. Fear is awful, face it. Memories are sweet, cherish them. ~ Quotes & Sayings First Church Weekly Reading: October 30 God Always Faithful Psalm 44:1-8 October 31 Performing a Good Service to Jesus Matthew 26:6-13 November 1 Serve the Lord and One Another Romans 12:9-18 November 2 Called to Mission Service Philemon 8-6 November 3 Tragic Result of Baal of Peor Worship Numbers 25:1-9 November 4 Treating Offerings With Contempt 1 Samuel 2:12-17 November 5 Covenant of a Perpetual Priesthood Numbers 25:10-13; 1 Samuel 2:30-36 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 * Asbury 204 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: Nehemiah 9-10 God s Covenant With the Returned Exiles
M onthly ission in otion - October New Directions transitional program is a program serving families in crisis. It is a safe shelter for women and children providing counseling, legal advocacy and 24 hour crisis intervention. Particularly needed items at this time: All paper products: Toilet paper, Napkins, Paper towels, Paper plates, Trash Bags: tall kitchen Laundry Detergent, Pampers (sizes 4 & 5), Cleaning Supplies, Monetary Donations, Condolences The pastors, staff and church family extend Christian sympathy to Beth Springs, Renee Graham, and family upon the recent death of their mother and sister, Donna Howard. November 5th - All Saints Service 6th SPRC @ 5:30pm/Parlor 8th - Worship Team 5:15pm 10th Military Hero Recognition Ceremony @10:00am/ Chapel 13th Missions Team@ 5:30pm/ Parlor 16th SPRC @ 6:30pm/ Parlor Charge Conference @ 7:00 pm/ Chapel 19th Commitment Sunday 21st CDM Thanksgiving Feast@ 11:00am/ TNBC (Nov 22 @noon, Nov 23 & 24)Church Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday 26th Advent Wreath Making, Wesley Worship Center, after church December 4th,11th,18th - Advent Study @ noon & 5:30 pm/parlor 10th - Children s Choirs Program, SS Hour Shepherd s Child Program, after church 17th Adult Choir/Bells Special Music, 8:30 & 11:00, Sanctuary Festive Brass Concert @3:00 pm/sanctuary UMW s 3rd ANNUAL Oak Tree Lighting Light up the Big Oak this Christmas, in Honor or in Memory of your loved ones. $20.00/string of lights Order forms are available in the church office front desk. Proceeds go to the UMW ministries who help women and children in need locally, globally and within our five state missions. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDING Nov 5 Remember to set your clock back 1 hour 24th Traditional Worship @ 10am, Sanctuary Contemporary Worship @ 10 am Wesley Worship Center Contemporary Worship/Holy Communion/Candle light Service @ 4pm/ Wesley Worship Center Traditional Worship/Holy Communion/Candle Light Service @6 pm/sanctuary 31st 5 th Sunday Combined Worship @ 10 am/sanctuary January Man in the Mirror REWIND Service
Youth activities Oct. 29th: The 925 Halloween Party 4:30-6 (Middle & High School combined) Nov. 5th: The 925 @ Main Campus 4:30-7 Nov. 11th: Habitat for Humanity Landscape Day Nov. 12th: The 925 @ Main Campus 4:30-7 Nov. 19th: The 925 @ Main Campus 4:30-6 (Middle & High School combined) This past Sunday at The 925 our Middle Schoolers talked about kindness. After our discussion we wrote short messages on rocks and put them around the church and around the Town Hall area, we hope others will find these rocks and that it will brighten their day and that they will remember that kindness ROCKS! Holy Baptism THANK YOU Note of Appreciation We would like to express our sincere appreciation for each expression of love and concern during recent days. The calls, flowers, visits, cards, and donations to the Narthex Handicap Restroom Fund made in memory of James Anderson have reminded us of the special bond which exists in our church family. Your prayers continue to sustain us as we celebrate his life and honor his memory. ~ Bobby, Ann, Jason, Leslie, Charlotte, Jay, Ava, James, Michelle, Mark, Dylan, William, Wesley, and Claire The Sacrament of Holy Baptism was administered to Evelyn Joann Evie Culpepper on Sunday, October 15 during the 8:30am traditional service by Rev. Jonathan Harris. Evie is the daughter of Evan and Wendy Culpepper, little sister to EJ and granddaughter of Joann Stevens. Financials and Attendance: Jennifer Hupko Director of Youth 843-448-7164 Hupko@fumcmb.org Gifts (includes online giving) Week of October 22, 2017: $17,586.46 Giving to Date: $1,087,096.55 Expenses to date: $1,218,977.24 Expenses include weekly apportionments & direct billing. Presence October 22, 2017 Total Worship Services Total Sunday School 509 249 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, OCTOBER 29 8:15-12:00 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 4:30-6 PM Nursery Provided WESLEY BLDG Sunday School MAIN CAMPUS 5th Sunday Combined Service HOLY COMMUNION SANCTUARY The 925 (Youth) Halloween Pty MAIN CAMPUS MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 9:00 AM Dana Lidard Group MD MOORE CLASSROOM 5:30 PM Handbells Rehearsal HANDBELL ROOM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 7:15 AM Sr High Prayer Breakfast CHIC FIL A 10TH AVE NORTH 2:00 PM Staff Lunch CHURCH PARLOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 7:15 AM Women s Prayer Group PRAYER ROOM 7:30 AM Men s Prayer Group LIBRARY 1:00 PM Handbells rehearsal HANDBELL ROOM 3:15 PM Childrens Choirs & Bells WESLEY BUILDING 5:00 PM Food Truck Dinner DOWNTOWN CAMPUS 6:30 PM Small Groups DOWNTOWN CAMPUS 6:30 PM Wesley Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 7:15 AM Middle School Breakfast BOJANGLES INTERNATIONAL DR 11:00 AM Coastal Samaritan Staff Mtg ASBURY ROM 105 5:00 PM Caregivers Group CHURCH PARLOR 3:00 PM Holly McMillan Group TNBC CHARGE CONFERENCE Thursday, November 16 7:00 PM in the Chapel PUMPKIN PATCH HOURS October 8-31, 2017 Monday Friday 11am-7pm Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 12-4pm