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 ■ November 20, 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.”

Adult Classes 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: Revelation 22:1-7 “Life and Healing”

Wesley 103 Asbury 204

Upstairs Main Bldg. C-212 Asbury 203 Asbury 105 Wesley 105 Asbury 201

Music Center 103 Wesley 104

Music Center 101 Asbury 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 21 You Will Not Find Me John 7:32-36

November 22 This Is the Messiah John 7:37-43

November 23 The Lord God, the Almighty Revelation 1:4-8

November 24 Your First Work Rewarded Revelation 2:1-7

November 25 Worship Without End Revelation 7:9-12

November 26 Promised Redemption Fulfilled Isaiah 43:1-7

November 27 Yes, I Am Coming Soon! Revelation 22:12-21 First Church invites you to follow this weekly Scripture reading plan if you don’t have one already.

Nursery Wesley 102 Wesley 206 Wesley 203 Wesley 204

ADVENT STUDY Mondays | Nov 28 - Dec 19 | Parlor 2 times to choose | Noon or 6pm (bring a lunch if desired)

What is Hanging of the Greens? Decorating the sanctuary and Wesley Worship Center for Advent, we gather for: Fluffing bows, placing lights and chrismons 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, pit-tosporum or ivy, please bring it to the church on Sunday or Monday as early in the day as possible

Advent Offering

Collect your daily pocket change and other offerings during the season of Advent and bring to church on Sunday, December 18th. The Advent Offering will benefit the Good Samaritan Fund. Most recently, this fund has been used to assist with electric bills and medical needs. The account is nearly empty and depends on your generosity to help meet the needs of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Rice, Canned fruits , Soups & vegetables, Cereals, Crackers, Raisins, Granola bars, etc.

Monthly Mission in Motion : Flood Recovery During November & December we are asking for your help in collecting

non-perishable food items such as:

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.

ADVENT OFFERING

Pecans

Christmas is coming and so are our PECANS. They should be here very soon. Watch the Steeple for notice that the large bags of pecan halves have arrived and are for sale. The Lautrelle Merchant Circle thanks you for your support.

Shepherd’s Child Program & Angel Tree 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 11 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. In conjunction with our Shepherd’s Child program, an Angel tree will be located in the church office area. You may stop by and choose a name, shop & bring unwrapped gifts to the church before December 12.

Troup 801 Boy Scouts 5th Annual Golf Tournament Charity

Event Saturday, December 10th

Grand Dunes Resort Golf Course We are looking for: Golfers Hole Sponsors Raffle Donations If interested in playing or want more information please contact Judi Merchant @ 843-907-0879 or troop801golf@gmail.com

Coming up… 11/20 Youth Meet @ Main Campus for Thanksgiving Celebration 11/22 Senior High Breakfast & Devotional at Chick-Fil-A on Seaboard @ 7:15am 11/24 NO Middle School Breakfast… HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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

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 13, 2016: Giving to Date: Expenses to date: Expenses include weekly apportionments & direct billing.

Presence November 13, 2016 Traditional Sunday Services Contemporary Sunday Service Total Sunday Services Sunday School

$25,025.60 $1,153,270.27 $1,313,049.80

286 155 441 260

Welcome to First Church! New Members Carole Scarpa, Heather Kearney and Darcie Vincent joined Fir st Church on Sunday, November 13, at the Contemporary service.

Coastal Samaritan Counseling Center is recruiting new Board Directors. Board Directors serve 3 year terms and meet 6 times per year. For more information about this life changing ministry, contact Kathy Heustess at 843-448-4820 or kheustess@coastalsamaritan.org

Festive Brass The Festive Brass will host a

FREE Christmas Concert in the

Sanctuary on Sunday, December

4th at 3:00pm. Please come and

bring a friend and get into the holiday spirit

with lively brass music.

Sound Team meeting | Sunday, December 4th During Sunday school hours | 9:45 - 10:45am

If you are already a part of this group OR if you are willing to be a part, please come. We have a wonderful new sound system and need volunteers to sit in the balcony during worship on Sunday mornings at 8:30am or 11:00am services.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Nursery Provided WESLEY BLDG Traditional Worship Service SANCTUARY

Sunday School MAIN CAMPUS

ANEW Contemporary Service WESLEY WORSHIP CENTER Advent Wreath Makin WESLEY WORSHIP CENTER

Childrens Choirs Rehearsal SANCTUARY

UMYF Thanksgiving MAIN CAMPUS

8:15-12:00 8:30 AM

9:45 AM

10:55 AM

12:00 AM

3:30 PM

5:00 PM

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Big Tom’s “A Quote”

“If what’s ahead SCARES you, and what’s behind HURTS you, then just look above. HE never fails to help you.” ~ mybible.com

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Decorate Church for Advent MAIN CAMPUS

Handbell Rehearsal HANDBELL RM

Advent Lessons about Carols SANCTUARY

Coffee & Cookies,

Tree Lighting FRONT LAWN

8 - 5PM

5:30 PM

6:00 PM

6:45 PM

Sr. High breakfast CHICK-FIL-A

CDM Thanksgiving Feast TNBC

7:15 AM 11:30 AM

Church Office Closed

Church Office Closed Happy Thanksgiving

Church Office Closed

Please note...NOVEMBER 20TH:

Children’s Choirs rehearse in the sanctuary from 3:15pm - 5:00pm

YOUTH meet in Wesley Fellowship Hall 5:00pm - 7:00pm