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

The Steeple ■ November 12, 2017

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.”

8:30am | Traditional Worship, Sanctuary

10:55am | ANEW Contemporary Worship, Wesley Worship Center

11:00am | Traditional Worship, Sanctuary

9:45am | Sunday School

Adult Classes Ark Brittain Fellowship Faith Foundations M.D. Moore * New Horizons * New Ventures * Open Doors * Open Fellowship *

( * ) Indicates: Uniform Series

International Lesson Series: Jeremiah 31 “Promise of a New Covenant”

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 Sonshine House

First Church Weekly Reading:

November 13 God’s Awesome Power Psalm 66:1-4

November 14 Covenant Blessings Matthew 5:1-12

November 15 Keep Your Covenant With God Deuteronomy 4:21-24

November 16 Praise God for Answered Prayers Psalm 66:16-20

November 17 Everlasting Single Sacrifice for Sin Hebrews 10:11-18

November 18 Mediator of the New Covenant Hebrews 9:11-15

November 19 Receiving the Unshakable Kingdom Hebrews 12:14-15, 18-29 First Church invites you to follow this weekly Scripture reading plan if you don’t have one already.

Nursery Wesley 102 Wesley 201 Wesley 201 Wesley 201

Big Tom’s “A Quote” “If GOD can turn night into day, the HE can turn your burdens into blessings.”

~ Wings of Encouragement

Do Good:

Our youth have a wonderful opportunity to partner with

Help 4 Kids and build beds for children in Myrtle Beach who

are either sleeping on the floor of their home or sharing a

bed with a sibling. We will be building bed kits here at the

church in December and then delivering and assembling

these kits at the homes of these children, this is how you can help! If you haven’t

already purchased a ‘Do Good’ shirt, please find Jennifer Hupko or come by the

church office to purchase one or more of these awesome shirts

for $15/shirt or you can make a donation to the Youth Fund in

honor or memory of loved one. The cost of each kit is $120,

please consider helping us with this endeavor. If you have any

questions, please contact Jennifer Hupko at the church office.

Shepherd’s Child Program Please note, there have been a

few changes to the program this

year. The fellowship time with the

children begins immediately

following worship on Sunday,

December 10 and culminates with

a celebration at Johnny Rockets

with members of First Church Youth. The

parents of the Shepherd’s Child children will

have the opportunity to purchase $100 gift

cards for $10 again this year. Your donations

will be greatly appreciated. Any questions

contact Ron or Jackie Carpenter.

December 6th | 6pm | Sanctuary

We will gather in the sanctuary for a

Service of Lessons about Carols as we

celebrate the music of the season.

Join us on the front lawn immediately

after the Service of Lessons about

Carols as we share cookies and hot

chocolate and light the magnificent

old oak tree with lights.

M onthly ission in otion - November & December

Food Collections for local food banks: Canned Soups, Ramen Noodles, Pork & Beans, Bags of Rice (1 lb.) Canned

Fruit, Packets of Oatmeal or Grits, Canned Vegetables, Boxed Mac & Cheese,

Canned Tuna/Chili/Spam, Vienna Sausage/Beef Stew, Canned Beefaroni/

Spaghetti, Peanut Butter & Jelly (small jars)

Condolences

The pastors, staff and church family extend Christian sympathy to Elizabeth Brittain upon

the recent death of her grandfather, Laniel Chapman.

Reach Out & Read: Please bring books for children ages 5 years and younger to First UMC and place

them in receptacles located at each entrance of the sanctuary. If you prefer you

may give a monetary donation and the books may be purchased in bulk for a

significant discount. To provide funds to purchase books please make checks

payable to First UMC on the note section write “Reach Out and Read Myrtle Beach”.

Advent Wreath Making

Sunday, November 26th 12:15 in the Wesley Fellowship Hall

$10 per family includes light lunch and all supplies.

Registration sheet located in the church office

What is Hanging of the Greens? Decorating the sanctuary and Wesley Worship Center

for Advent, we gather for: Fluffing bows, placing lights

and chrisoms on the trees, hanging garlands in the choir

loft, balcony and on the rails in the wings, and

decorating the Advent wreaths. If you are unable to

attend, but have access to fresh greenery such as

magnolia, pittosporum or ivy, please bring it to the church

on Sunday or Monday as early in the day as possible.

Christmas is

coming so it’s

RADA time.

The Lautrelle Merchant Circle is again

selling RADA cutlery to support our local

and domestic missions. Books and order

forms can be found at the receptionist

desk in the office area. Our Christmas

order will be placed on Monday,

November 27 insuring delivery the first

week of December. For any questions

or additional information, please

contact Willa Wrenn at 843-497-2967.

Youth activities…

Nov. 12th: The 925 @ Main Campus 4:30-7

Nov. 19th: The 925 @ Main Campus 4:30-6

(Middle & High School combined)

Nov. 26th: NO Youth

I know it’s hard to think about, but

December will be here before we know it…

start thinking about Shepherd’s Child & our

Progressive Dinner/White Elephant Gift

Mailing address: First United Methodist Church, PO Box 1367, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578-1367

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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 November 12, 2017: Giving to Date: Expenses to date: Expenses include weekly apportionments & direct billing.

Presence November 12, 2017 Total Worship Services Total Sunday School

$28,025.43 $1,125,260.32 $1,283,531.46

471 221

Financials and Attendance:

Jennifer Hupko

Director of Youth

843-448-7164

Hupko@fumcmb.org

All Saints Prayer Stations...

By Faith...On Mission...Together MARION DISTRICT

Bishop’s Day with

Church Leadership Teams

December 2, 2017

Registration: 8:30am

Program:9:00am– noon

Christ United Methodist Church

Who Should Come?

Current or potential Leaders in the

Church Registration Deadline:

Wednesday, November 22nd

If interested in attending contact church

office.

UMW’s Oak Tree

lighting has been

extended! $20 | per string of lights

You still have time to get your

Christmas lights in Honor or in Memory

of your loved ones. Order forms are

available in the church office, from an

UMW circle or UMW will be in the

entryways before worship services on

Sunday as well.

Proceeds go to the UMW ministries who

help women and children in need

locally, globally and within our five

state missions.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Nursery Provided WESLEY BLDG Traditional Worship Service SANCTUARY

Sunday School MAIN CAMPUS

Anew Contemporary Worship WESLEY WORSHIP CENTER

Traditional Worship Service SANCTUARY

The 925 (Youth) MAIN CAMPUS

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Women’s Prayer Group PRAYER ROOM

Men’s Prayer Group LIBRARY

Handbells rehearsal HANDBELL ROOM

Childrens Choirs & Bells WESLEY BUILDING

Food Truck Dinner DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

Small Groups DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

Wesley Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Sr High Prayer Breakfast CHIC FIL A 10TH AVE NORTH Louise Springs Circle PARLOR

Staff Meeting PARLOR

Lautrelle Merchant Circle PARLOR

Sisters In Service Circle HOME OF LINDA SHIELDS

Cloister Circle MD MOORE CLASSROOM

CSCC Board Meeting PARLOR

7:15 AM

7:30 AM

1:00 PM

3:15 PM

5:00 PM

6:30 PM

6:30 PM

Middle School Breakfast BOJANGLES INTERNATIONAL DR

Pointmen MAGNOLIAS

Caregivers Group CHURCH PARLOR

SPRC CHURCH PARLOR

Charge Conference CHAPEL

Handbells Rehearsal HANDBELL ROOM

Missions Team CHURCH PARLOR

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9:45 AM

10:55 AM

11:00 AM

4:30-7PM

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12:00 PM

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