Ministers and Ministry Directors William H. Phillips Senior Pastor Jonathan Harris Associate Pastor Emily Kirby Director of Christian Education Jennifer Hupko Director of Youth Ministry Norman McQueen Director of Music Jeanne Voltz-Loomis Director, Child Development Ministry The Steeple ■ October 9, 2016 8:30 AM: Traditional Service, Sanctuary 9:45 AM: Sunday School 10:55 AM: Contemporary Service, Wesley Worship Center 11:00 AM: Traditional Service, Sanctuary 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 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.”
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Ministers and Ministry Directors
William H. Phillips Senior Pastor Jonathan Harris Associate Pastor Emily Kirby Director of Christian Education Jennifer Hupko Director of Youth Ministry Norman McQueen Director of Music Jeanne Voltz-Loomis Director, Child Development Ministry
The Steeple ■ October 9, 2016
8:30 AM: Traditional Service, Sanctuary
9:45 AM: Sunday School
10:55 AM: Contemporary Service, Wesley Worship Center
11:00 AM: Traditional Service, Sanctuary
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
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.”
First Church Weekly Reading:
October 10 Gifts for the Work of Ministry Ephesians 4:7-13
October 11 Grateful for God’s Mercy 1 Timothy 1:12-17
October 12 Maintain Faith and Good Conscience 1 Timothy 1:18-20
October 13 Guard Your Faith With Powerful Love 2 Timothy 1:3-14
October 14 A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ 2 Timothy 2:1-7
October 15 Jesus Carries Forward the Father’s Will Matthew 26:36-39
October 16 Jesus the Great High Priest Hebrews 4:14-5:10 First Church invites you to follow this weekly Scripture reading plan if you don’t have one already
Adult Classes Disciples Path Ark Brittain Fellowship Faith Connections Grace M.D. Moore * New Horizons * New Ventures * Open Doors * Open Fellowship * Wesley Fellowship *
( * ) Indicates: Uniform Series
International Lesson Series: Matthew 7:19-29; Hebrews 3:1-6 “Builder of the House”
F A I T H H A B I T S “w e f i r s t m a k e o u r h a b i t s , t h e n o u r h a b i t s m a k e u s . ”
October
- GIVING - God’s grace is present to us all of our lives
GIVING is our faithful response to that grace.
GIVING through presence Giving our time to study of God’s Word
Our time to mission and ministry
Our time to fellowship with church family
It’s that time of year again! If you are interested in participating or would like to invite a friend to the 2017 Snowbirds/Seagulls ministry, visit our website at www.fumcmb.org to print registration form and for more details about this years events. Contact Emily Kirby
Go to our website www.fumcmb.org for more information on this wonderful volunteer opportunity and to register. Putting a volunteer in EVERY first grade classroom in Horry County on this day to read a book!
Knit One Ministry needs your help making prayer shawls. Even if you can’t meet
with us on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, you can help at home by making baby blankets (at least 30X30), shawls large enough to wrap, or lap blankets. They can be patterns of your choosing, either knit or crochet. They can be dropped off at the church or we can pick them up. Please call Darlene Rebeck @ 843-712-1459 or the church office for more information.
Big Tom’s “A Quote”
“A Life without GOD is like an unsharpened pencil...it has no POINT!” ~ James Barnes
Monthly Mission in Motion for October: New Directions transitional program (Formerly Center for Women and Children) A program serving families in crisis. It is a safe shelter
for women and children providing counseling, local advocacy and 24 hour crisis intervention.
Particularly needed at this time are:
Toilet paper, Napkins, Paper towels, Paper plates, Tall kitchen trash bags, Laundry, Detergent,
Don’t suffer alone! Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers, ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray with and for you, and help you through a crisis or difficult time. To find out more, talk with Sarah Jackson (843-222-4416). Our Stephen Ministers are there to care.
Congratulations Congratulations to Dennis and Barbara Neptune upon the birth of their grandson, Leo Ryan Neptune, on October 3, 2016 in Myrtle Beach. The proud parents are Ryan and Caitlin Neptune.
Grand Strand Chapter of Church Women United
World Community Day 2016 Theme 2016 Gathering at God’s Table
Friday, November 4, 2016 9:30 - 11:30 am First United Methodist Church in the Chapel Guest Speaker is from New Directions in Myrtle Beach ALL ARE WELCOME Questions? Please contact Jane Hodges 843-213-0451 or Ann Davis 843-357-1460
The 18th Annual Hallelujah Harvest will be held on Thursday, October 27 from 5-7pm on the North Campus. Children are encouraged to wear costumes (no scary costumes please!) and to bring a Trick or Treat Bag. There will be carnival games, a hay ride, face painting, tattoos, hot dogs, nachos, drinks, and lots of fun and fellowship. All fun and fellowship is free, so please invite friends and neighbors. Donations are appreciated.
CDM is in need of bags of individually wrapped candy for both events. We also welcome any donations of baked goods for the bake walk at the Hallelujah Harvest; and if you would like to volunteer to help, please give us a call at 843-692-9272! Thank you in advance for your generosity, and we look forward to seeing you on Thursday, October 27th from 5-7!
UMW’s 2nd 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.
PUMKIN PATCH Coming Oct 15th
Oct 15 | 12:30pm Pumpkin’s
delivered Need all available
help to unload
Oct 16 - Oct 31st |
Pumpkin patch open for business!
We need volunteers to help run the pumpkin patch during the day/evening. Go to www.fumcmb.org to sign up or church Facebook page and it will be pinned to the top of the page. You can also fill out form located in church office. Questions contact Jennifer Hupko @ 843-449-7164 or [email protected]
Mailing address: First United Methodist Church, PO Box 1367, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578-1367
Phone: 843-448-7164 Email: [email protected] First UMC Website: www.fumcmb.org Become a Fan: www.facebook.com/FUMCMB Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/fumcmb
Request Emailed Steeple: [email protected] Worship Service televised Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM, on FOX Channel 7
The First Church Thrift Store Hours: Mondays 9am-12pm; Thursdays 1:00-4:00pm. Donations accepted during these times.
Gifts (includes online giving)
Week of October 2, 2016: Giving to Date: Expenses to date: Expenses include weekly apportionments & direct billing.
Presence October 2, 2016 8:30 Traditional Sunday Service 11:00 Traditional Sunday Service Contemporary Sunday Service Total Sunday Service Sunday School
$22,433.48 $1,009,261.54 $1,121,309.29
182 177 140 499 237
Coming up... 10/9 NO YOUTH 10/11 Senior High Breakfast & Devotion at CFA on Seaboard at 7:15am 10/13 Middle School Breakfast & Devo-tion at Bojangles’ on International at 7:15 am 10/14-15 Youth Lock-in at Anderson Farm 10/15 Pumpkins Delivered at 12:30pm Main Campus
October 14th-15th: Youth Lock-in , please let Jennifer Hupko know by October 10th if you will be attending this event (for transportation purposes). We will meet at the North
Campus and then head to Anderson Farm for a hayride, s'mores, and lots of other activities...we will also be spending the night there!!
Baptism The sacrament of Holy Baptism was administered to Carmen Elizabeth McCoy on October 2, 2016 by Rev. Dr. William H. Phillips. Carmen is the daughter of O’Neil and Jewell McCoy. Grandparents are Neil & Susan McCoy and David & Mary Page Singleton. Baptism The sacrament of Holy Baptism was administered to Evan Lawton “E.J.” Culpepper, Jr on October 2, 2016 by Rev. Dr. William H Phillips. E.J. is the son of Evan and Wendy Culpepper and the grandson of Joann Stevens. New Members Evan and Wendy Culpepper (left pictured above holding E.J.) and Joann Stevens (pictured above on the right) joined First Church on Sunday, October 2, at the 8:30 traditional service. Lynn Hoops joined Fir st Church on Sunday, October 2, at the Anew Contemporary service. Welcome to First Church!
New date due to Hurricane Matthew
Thank you to those who volunteered with the stuffing of our envelopes. Because of you everything went smoothly! ~ Coastal Samaritan
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 Nursery Provided WESLEY BLDG Traditional Service SANCTUARY Sunday School MAIN CAMPUS ANEW Contemporary Service WESLEY WORSHIP CENTER
Traditional Service SANCTUARY
8:15-12:00 8:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:55 AM
11:00 AM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11
School Closed Handbell Rehearsal HANDBELL RM Festive Brass Rehearsal TNBC
5:30 PM
6:30 PM
Sr High Breakfast CHICK-FIL-A Staff Meeting PARLOR
Louise Springs Cr TBA
Tennessee Collier Cr COVENANT TOWERS
Lautrelle Merchant Cr PARLOR
Sisters in Service Cr HOME OF LINDA SHIELDS
Cloister Cr PARLOR
Coastal Samaritan Board Mtg WESLEY FELLOWSHIP RM
7:15 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM
3:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM 6:00 PM
Women’s Prayer Group PRAYER RM Men’s Prayer Group PRAYER RM
Handbell Rehearsal HANDBELL RM Children’s Choirs/Bells NORTH CAMPUS
Wesley Chancel Choir Rehearsal MUSIC SUITE
7:15 AM
7:30 AM
1:00 PM
3:45 PM
6:30 PM
Middle School Breakfast BOJANGLES
7:15 AM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
Friday Morning Cr PARLOR
10:30 AM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
Youth lock-in - pick up at NORTH CAMPUS
8:00 AM
I had a wonderful day on my 89th birthday. Thanks to everyone who did so much to make it a day to remember. Many cards, hundreds of well wishes via Facebook and emails, personal calls, food and sweets (always with a hug). The love of my family and friends. I am richly blessed.
