“Called to Be in Mission”
Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis April 22, 2018
Midland First United Methodist Church
Order of Worship - 9 AM
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Liturgist: Rev. Jung Eun Yum
GREETINGS & SHARING OF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Preparation for Worship is a signal to end our conversations and prepare our hearts for worship.
PRELUDE “Celtic Praise” arr. R. Loveland Rejoice Ringers and Joyful Bells - Connie Nicholson, director
*CONGREGATIONAL INTROIT “Surely the Presence of the Lord” #328
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Christ is calling you as disciples.
People: Lord Jesus, let us follow you faithfully.
Leader: You will be led into fields of mission and service.
People: Lord Jesus, where you lead us, we will go.
Leader: Listen for Christ’s call to you.
People: We are ready to serve the Lord. Amen.
*OPENING HYMN “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” #64
ANTHEM “Give Me Oil” arr. K. Thompson Prime Chimers - Connie Nicholson, director
PASTORAL PRAYER / THE LORD’S PRAYER/CHORAL RESPONSE
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.
ANTHEM “How Great Thou Art” arr. C. Courtney Chancel Choir - Grace Marra, director
OFFERING OF TITHES & GIFTS Children are invited to head to KidZone during the Offertory, and they can be picked up in The
Hub after worship. Children may also remain in this service with their families.
Offertory “Gaudeamus” arr. A. Sherman
Joyful Bells - Connie Nicholson, director
*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #94
*Prayer of Dedication
HYMN (seated) “So Send I You” see insert
READING OF THE WORD
The Call to Scripture “Thy Word Is a Lamp” (refrain only) #601
Scripture Reading John 20:19-23
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
MISSION MOMENT Outreach to Rockport, Texas
SERMON “Called to Be in Mission” Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis
*HYMN “Take My Life, and Let It Be” #399
*BENEDICTION & RESPONSE “Go Now in Peace” Price/Besig
(See music printed on inside back cover of hymnal.)
*POSTLUDE
*Worshipers standing, if able
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 refreshments and
fellowship from 10 - 11:15 am in the Parlor, which is adjacent to the entry
area of the Sanctuary.
The order of worship for the 11:15AM Contemporary Worship Service will
be announced by the Worship Leader and portions will also be shown on
the video screen.
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.
Sympathy and prayers for Tom and Michelle Strauss on the death of
Robin Hanvey, Tom’s brother-in-law, on April 1.
Adult Sunday School - 10:15 am
Landis Study Group, Rm. 26;
Mead Study Group, Rm. 14; The Forum Class, Youth Center;
Confirmation Class, Rm. 18
Children & Youth Sunday School - 10:15 am
Birth-age 2, P1 (Nursery); Pre-K, P3; Ark Rm. (Special needs kids), P4
K-2nd grades, Rm. 36; 3rd & 4th grades, Rm. 30;
5th-7th grades, The LOFT (Rm. 34); Sr. High, Sr. High Lounge
Childcare/KidZone
9 am
Birth-age 2, P1 (Nursery); Pre-K, P3; Ark Rm., P4 (starting at 8:45 am)
Grades K-5: Worship in The Hub after dismissal from the service.
11:15 am
Birth-age 2, P1 (Nursery); Pre-K, P3; Ark Rm., P4 (starting at 11 am)
Grades K-5: Worship in The Hub after dismissal from the service.
Sympathy and prayers for the family of Gerald Hath, who passed on
April 10.
Midland F i r s t Un i ted Methodis t Church
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Volume 44, Issue 16 April 22, 2018
�May 6 issue due Wed., April 25 �May 13 issue due Wed., May 2
e-mail your information by noon on the
due date to announcements@
fumcmid.org
Upcoming Bulletin
Deadlines
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
This Week In Sunday Worship
9 & 11:15 AM
“Called to Be in Mission” John 20:19-23
Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis
Attendance
Sunday, April 8
9 am - 244
11:15 am - 188
Beef Burgundy Dinner
on Saturday
Homer United Methodist
Church is hosting a Beef
Burgundy Dinner on April
28. The dinner will take place from 4:30 pm to
6:30 pm at the church, located at 507 S. Homer
Road.
Cost is a free will donation and all proceeds will
go towards “Raise the Roof.”
Spring Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, April 28 is the
next Prayer Breakfast.
All are welcome and invited to fellowship,
communion, prayer, and breakfast. We will
focus on praying for several of the work areas
of this church. These work areas do a lot of
ministry and service and have needs many of
us know nothing about, so leaders will share
about the work area and then we will go out
into the church to pray for those needs.
We will meet in the Hearth Room at 8 am for
breakfast and end by 10:30 am. Please let us
know you are coming and we will set a place
at the table for you! Please contact Peg Born
at [email protected] to RSVP or if you
have questions. Hope you can join us!
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in
every situation, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Philippians 4:6
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Worship - 9 & 11:15 AM | Sanctuary
April 29 Confirmation Heidi Kidd
May 6 “Faith Matters” Rev. Jung Eun Yum
Matthew 8:5-13
Coming in Worship
Friday Morning Prayer | 8:15 AM | Chapel Rev. Jung Eun Yum
Sermon Audio Just a reminder that audio of the weekly sermons is
available on the church website, fumcmidweb.org.
UPCOMING MENUS:
April 25: lasagna, salad and fruit bar, dessert
May 2: gyros, tabouli, fruit and salad bar, dessert
Mid-Week Worship | 6:15 PM | Chapel
Chapel Series: Praying the Lord’s Prayer
April 25 “Our Father” Rev. Leonard Clevenger
May 2 “Which Art in Heaven” Heidi Kidd
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Volunteers in Mission are needed!
Training is available. When: Saturday, May 5, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Midland FUMC, Hearth Room
Cost is $25 per person/couple for the
cost of the manual. Lunch is provided.
Trainer: John Wall
Reserve with Fritz Hyde at 989-631-3293
or the church office.
Volunteer in mission work includes construction and renewing of
mission facilities, teaching, witnessing, conducting medical clinics,
conducting Bible study or Bible School for children, and serving in
disaster relief efforts around the world.
UMVIM exists to promote, encourage, and enable Christians to
exemplify “Christian Love in Action” through short-term mission service
at home and abroad.
Congratulations to Rev. Christy Miller-Black
on her upcoming ordination!
On Sunday, June 3, Christy will be ordained in
Traverse City. Her church, Court Street United
Methodist, is chartering a bus to her ordination and
has offered to pick up people in Midland who wish
to attend.
The cost is $10 and includes a boxed lunch. Seats are available on a
first-come, first-served basis. To RSVP, contact Melissa Urban at Court
Street UMC at 810-235-4651.
UMW – SPRING LUNCHEON
Tuesday, May 8 | Fellowship Hall
Rev. Len and Renae Clevenger will be talking about their
trip to Russia.
The presentation will begin at 11 am , with lunch at noon.
We will be having U.P. pasties, salads and desserts provided by the
UMW Board. Table service and beverages will be provided. Please
come and enjoy this wonderful opportunity to hear about Russia and
enjoy a time of good food and fellowship. ALL ARE WELCOME! You are
welcome to bring your favorite dessert or salad if you like).
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Donations needed…Can you help?
Life Groups are such a privilege! They
fellowship, serve and study together and
they care for and encourage group
members and people outside the group.
The Thursday Morning Bible Study Life
Group has been led to begin a straw bale
garden for its mission project to reach out
and share the love of Jesus Christ. We
have invited several organizations with
clients in need of friendship and a
peaceful place to gather to buddy with
us in this opportunity.
The preparation for this outreach begins
with gathering the needed items for the
project. We will condition the bales, build
a fence to keep deer out and begin to
plant seeds. We were wondering if any of
you have some of the necessary supplies
stored away in your garage and if you would like to pass them on for
use in this mission project? Below are items we hope to collect. If you
do, you can call and we can pick them up. We would be grateful for
your help in this! Thank you for your generosity.
Soaker hoses Garden benches Landscape fabric
Fishing line Potting soil Plastic sheeting
Trowels T-posts 2x4 or 2x6 lumber
Fence wire Large flower pots Unopened lawn
fertilizer (12-12-12 or others)
This is an exciting project as we share our talents (or no talent) with
those in the community who would benefit from a project like this.
Please ask us about the project if you see one of us. Group members
include Alysia Bucci, Belinda Blasy, Beth Ewerth, Bethany Goodman,
Carol Harfmann, Carolyn Graham, Cheryl Dauer, Chuck Goodman,
Denise Lundy, Donna Richards, Ed Hannum, Joan Grady, Joyce
Halstead, Judy Bishop, Julie Pangborn, Linda Gorman, Nancy Hannum,
Peg Born, Sharon Kilgore, Suzanne Ballard, and Virginia Ballard.
To donate items please call Sharon Kilgore at 989-750-5039 or contact
her by email at [email protected].
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Seasoned Adults Windover Luncheon What: Buffet luncheon
When: Friday, May 4, 12 pm
Where: Windover High School
(Take M-20 to Smith Road, right onto Smith at the
purple house. Windover is ahead on the left.)
Chef Andy and his students are excited to again host our Seasoned
Adults group for a wonderful luncheon at Windover High School. After
lunch, Chef Andy promises an interesting program about what he and
the students at Windover have been involved in. For example, did you
know Chef Andy has been a guest chef in the White House?
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED, AND SPACE IS LIMITED
Cost is $12 per person, which includes the buffet, drink, and gratuity.
Checks can be made out to Cheryl Hunt. Reservations and money are
due by Monday, April 23 and can be mailed to Cheryl Hunt, 1002 Ster-
ling Dr., Midland, MI 48640. If you have questions, contact Cheryl at
989-631-3203.
12 Hours of Prayer Friday, April 27 | 7a.m.-7 p.m. | FUMC Chapel
You are invited to join others from FUMC to pray in the
peace and quiet of the Chapel. Prayer topics will include:
♦ FUMC Visioning, Pastors’ requests, Annual conference
♦ Random Acts of Violence – particularly School Shootings
♦ Christians around the world
♦ Governments
Sheets of prayer suggestions will be available outside the Chapel, or
come with your own list. There are two signup sheets on Pastor Yum’s
office window, one for those who will pray in the chapel and one for
those praying elsewhere (home, work, vacation…). Please sign up for
one or more 30 minute time slot. Or you can call Teri Beasley in the
church office, 835-6797, and she will add your name to the signup.
Hopefully there will be more than two people praying during every
time slot. Should the whole congregation participate, we will storm
the gates of heaven as God has asked us to do! If you have questions
or need additional information, please contact Peg Born,
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Fellowship & Service for
Middle School and
Sr. High Youth
Middle School & Sr. High Youth, please join us each Sunday
from 6 - 7:30 pm (unless noted otherwise)
for United Methodist Youth Fellowship! We begin the evening in The Hub.
Questions? Contact John Engler, [email protected]
April 22
Cereal/Karaoke Night
April 29
Currie Concert Ac
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Scholarship Opportunities Midland First United Methodist Church has a long tradition of placing a
high value on youth and education. We are pleased to announce that
First United Methodist Church Scholarships are available.
Minimum requirements:
• be a graduating high school senior or high school graduate
• have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• be accepted to an accredited college, university, trade or
technical school (prior to distribution of the scholarship)
Priority Given:
• to those who are members of or regularly participate in Midland
First United Methodist Church
• to graduating high school seniors or first-time college students
How to Apply:
� Applications are available in the church office. The packets
include detailed information about the criteria upon which the
scholarship is based. • Completed applications must be postmarked or returned to John
Engler no later than May 1, 2018. The Scholarship Committee will
select the recipients from all eligible applicants.
Questions?
For more information contact:
John Engler, 835.6797 ext. 112, [email protected]
Heidi Kidd, 835.6797 ext. 129, [email protected]
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Sermon Notes
Preacher: Date: Scripture:
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Helping people to know, love, and share Jesus Christ
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
MINISTRY LEADERSHIP
Senior Pastor - Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis ...................... 117 ........... [email protected]
Assoc. Pastor - Rev. Jung Eun Yum ....................... 145 ............. [email protected]
Admin. Director/Pastor - Rev. Len Clevenger ......... 142 ........ [email protected]
Pastor of Congregational Care - Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Maxwell ... 230 .......... [email protected]
Adult Ministries Pastor - Rev. Susan Kingsley ................ 230 ........... [email protected]
Director of Music Ministries/Organist - Jantz Black ......... 137 .............. [email protected]
Director of Youth Ministry - John Engler ................. 112 ........... [email protected]
Director of Children’s Ministries - Abby Shephard .... 113 [email protected]
Discipleship Leader - Heidi Kidd ............................ 129 [email protected]
PROGRAM & SUPPORT STAFF
Director of Volunteer Ministry - Noel Contardi ......... 114 ......... [email protected]
Community Assistance - Maureen ......................... 119
Activities Coordinator/Kitchen Mngr. - Pamela Wilson ..... 111 ............ [email protected]
Ministry Staff Admin. - Tonya Simons .................... 110 ........... [email protected]
Discipleship Admin. - Victoria Ritter ....................... 118 ................. [email protected]
Membership/Music Admin. - Teri Beasley ............... 120 .......... [email protected]
Bookkeeper - Leslie Hiltunen ................................ 116 .......... [email protected]
Building Supervisor - Rob Grocholski ..................... 121 ....... [email protected]
Sound Ministry - Tom Randolph ............................ ................... [email protected]
Video Ministry - Dennis Strahl............................... .... [email protected]
Bulletin Announcements ...................................... ..... [email protected]
Prayer Requests .................................................. .................. [email protected]
Kitchen .............................................................. 131
Youth Center ...................................................... 128
Nursery ............................................................. 140
Open Hearts.
Open Minds.
Open Doors.