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Midland F i r s t Un i ted Methodis t Church

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Volume 43, Issue 45 November 5, 2017

�Nov. 19 issue due Wed., Nov. 8 �Nov. 26 issue due Wed., Nov. 15

e-mail your information by noon on the

due date to announcements@

fumcmid.org

Upcoming Bulletin

Deadlines

Attendance

Sunday, Oct. 22

9:00 am - 229

11:15 am - 149

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

9:00 & 11:15 AM

“Mission Requires Sacrifice and Risk”

Luke 10:25-37 Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis

Welcome to

Loyalty Sunday

At First United

Methodist

Today is our opportunity to

celebrate our discipleship

by dedicating a financial

commitment to further

investing in all that God has given us. Your

participation in our 2018 Stewardship

Campaign, “Fruitful Practices,” reflects the

care and concern you have for our church

members, the level of support we provide for

our community members, and sharing with

special missions around the world. Our staff

and administrators, and those we help in the

community want to sincerely thank you for your

participation in this year’s campaign.

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Fruitfu�

Practices

Today, November 5, we will be getting

together to rake yards for those who might

need some help.

Join us for lunch in Fellowship

Hall after second service, and

then head out to rake at about

1:00 pm. We are usually done

working by 3:30 pm.

Community Leaf Raking

VOLUME 43, ISSUE 45 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS November 5, 2017

Worship - 9:00 AM | Worship & Praise - 11:15 AM | Sanctuary

November 12 “Then Sings My Soul” Great Day of Music

Sermon Series: Five Fruitful Practices

November 19 “Generosity - The Spirit of Thanksgiving” Rev. Jung Eun Yum

Thanksgiving Sunday 2 Corinthians 6:9-15

Coming in Worship

Mid-Week Worship | 6:15 PM | Chapel

New Chapel Series: Twelve Psalms

November 8 Psalm 2 Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis

November 15 Psalm 10 John Engler

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:

Nov. 8: gyros, fruit & salad bar, dessert

Nov. 15: taco/nacho bar, fruit & salad bar, dessert


Hearing assistance is available during worship

services. For the hearing impaired, FUMC offers a

loop system. Hearing aid and cochlear implant

wearers with a telecoil setting can hear the service

broadcast directly through their hearing aids. Others

desiring hearing assistance may check out a

portable receiver and headset from an usher.

Farewell Jennifer

After 12 years, Jennifer Klingler has decided to end her tenure as

FUMC’s Desktop Publisher & Website Manager, effective October 31,

2017. Her creative, colorful, and thorough contributions to the FUMC

website and weekly worship service and announcement bulletins

have been appreciated by all and will be greatly missed.

The Staff-Parish Relations Committee and I are working with Jennifer

for the short-term fulfillment of her responsibilities, and a long-term

“best fit” for the FUMC staff organizational structure.

Thank you, Jennifer, for your many years of service to God and the

FUMC congregation.

Pastor Len, Administrative Pastor

If you wish to start receiving offering

envelopes in 2018, or need to make a

change, please contact Leslie Hiltunen,

835.6797 ext. 116 or [email protected], in

the Finance Office by December 1, 2017.

Envelopes are ordered in advance, so please

be mindful of the deadline. You will continue to

receive envelopes in the new year if no action

is taken.

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Bu��eti� A��u�ce�e�ts & Website

With the departure of Jennifer Klingler from her position at FUMC, if you

would like an announcement in the bulletin or on the website, please send all information to [email protected]. The information

will then be distributed to the proper people. Thank you.


Do you know of anyone who has had a recent

hospitalization or who is having a difficult time?

Our FUMC Member Care committee wants to

serve our members in times of need. We have

many member volunteers who would love to

bring a tailored hot meal to help ease their

burden or time of transition.

Please contact Teri Beasley, [email protected], or 835.6797 ext.

120. She will collect food preferences and any dietary restrictions.

Holy Baptism There will be a baptism of infants, children, youth and

adults on Sunday, December 3. If you wish to arrange a

baptism, please contact Tonya in the church office at

[email protected] or 835.6797 ext. 110.

Charge Conference Sunday, Nov. 12 ▪ 2:00 pm

Saginaw Ames UMC 801 State Street, Saginaw

Throughout the state, United Methodist churches are

being combined into zones, so rather than meet at

FUMC, this year our Charge Conference will be in

Saginaw with eight other churches.

EVERYONE is invited to the Charge Conference, and we would like to

have at least 20 people from FUMC in attendance.

The schedule is as follows.

2:00 pm - Committee Member Training (Finance, Trustees, and SPRC)

led by Rev. David Kim.

Following the 2:00 pm training - meet as a conglomerate of churches.

Rev. Kim will orchestrate this, and pertinent reports will be given

from each church. It will likely last 2 hours.

Please contact Tonya, [email protected] or 835.6797 ext.110, if

you are able to come. It is important to have good representation

from our committees. There is no cost; directions will be provided

upon registration.

Thank you,

Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis


UMW BAZAAR/LUNCH/BAKE SALE

Saturday, November 18 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Youth Center

Soup, Salad & Dessert Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm - $6 Hot Dog, Chips, & Dessert Lunch - 11 and under - $3

Besides lunch, we will also have baked goods,

candy, crafts,

RADA cutlery, cook books, greeting cards, Rio

Bravo items, and more!

We would appreciate donations of baked goods

and crafts. Crafts should be priced, and the

ingredients in the baked goods and candy need

to be listed. Please have the list of ingredients to Sharron Such, [email protected] or 689.4148, by November 15.

Tables are available to rent for $25 to sell your own crafts.

If you would like to help or have questions, please contact Sharron

The United Methodist Men’s annual

Thanksgiving Food Drive, in

conjunction with the Midland County

Emergency Food Pantry (EFPN) and

Aldersgate United Methodist Church,

begins November 5 and 12 with the distribution of grocery bags before

Sunday worship services. The bags will contain a list of requested foods

and toiletries, along with information regarding cash contributions to

EFPN. Please take a bag, fill it with the requested items, and return it to

the hallway near the church office area anytime before morning

worship services on November 19.

The Midland First United Methodist Men appreciate your contributions.

The need is great, and we know you will respond. If you have any

questions, please contact Roy Green, [email protected] or

631.2531, or Fred Gray, 631.0763, or [email protected].

Thanksgiving Food Drive 2017


Y ou can help provide a happier Christmas for

our deployed Michigan troops, giving them

a touch of home for the holidays.

Items should be placed in the red box in the office area before noon on Sunday, Nov. 19.

Packing day will be Mon., Nov. 20 starting at

8:00 am at the Bay City National Guard Armory, 2590 Wilder Rd, Bay

City. Volunteers are welcome!

A few suggested items include the following:

• snack foods such as beef jerky, gum, protein and granola bars

• baby wipes, lip balm

• AA, AAA, and C batteries, crossword puzzle books, math puzzle

books, playing cards, horseshoe games • greeting cards are always welcome. Troops love to hear from us!

For a full list of requested items see the “Send Santa to the Troops”

event on the FUMC website homepage, www.fumcmidweb.org.

For further information, contact Welton and Lorraine House at

837.6762 or [email protected].

It’s Shari�g Tree Ti�e! One of FUMC’s largest and most fulfilling

community programs is United Way’s Sharing

Tree event, which kicks this week. Trees are

popping up everywhere and you will have an

opportunity to choose your own tags, which list

specific requests. This is the best way we know to

help make people happy over the holidays, and

there’s nothing more fun than imagining a little

child’s eyes when he or she opens a gift from

Santa.

Along with gift requests, you will find requests for gas cards and other

gift certificates, which you might find easier to purchase. It’s been an

especially tough year for so many residents, so be bold…grab several

tags. It’ll make your day, we promise.

The easiest way to wrap your gifts is in a gift bag, with the tag attached

to the handle, and then just return it to the tree in the office area of the

church.


UMW FALL RUMMAGE SALE RESULTS

The UMW would like to thank everyone that donated items and

volunteered their time for the Fall Rummage Sale. We received

$5,453.33, after expenses, to be used for missions. The "Special Treasures

Room" was a big hit, so continue to save jewelry, antiques, and

collectibles. The Spring Sale will be April 15 -18, 2018.

The UMW donated many items to local community agencies and

missions as follows:

� Fabrics/Yarns/Sheets - FUMC Quilters, Zion Lutheran Church of

Auburn World Relief, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Seventh Day

Adventist Community Services, Goodwill, FUMC Mexico Mission Trip

2018.

� Clothing and/or Household Goods - Family and Children's Service,

Saginaw Veterans Home, Santa for the Troops, Eagle Village, FUMC

Mexico Mission Trip 2018, Caring Network-Midland, Kutchey's Flowers,

Open Door, U.P. God's Country, Goodwill, Midland Habitat-ReStore,

Shelter House, Salvation Army, Michigan WORKS, ACEA students, Zion

Lutheran Church, West Midland Family Center, 1016 Women's House,

Seventh Day Adventist Community Services, Gresham United

Methodist Church, God's Mission Outreach West Virginia, Windover

High School.

� Books - Eagle Village, Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, Goodwill

� Craft Items, Games, and/or Technology - Eagle Village, Goodwill,

Grief Therapy, Windover High School

� Preschool Equipment and/or Resources - Ingham County Play and

Learn Groups, West Midland Family Center

� Sporting Equipment - Mexico Mission 2018, Windover High School

� Jewelry and/or Collectibles - Pinecrest Farms, Saginaw Veterans,

God's Mission Outreach West Virginia

� Backpacks and/or Personal Items - FUMC Mexico Mission Trip 2018,

Community Assistance

� Eyeglasses - The Lion Club

The Salvation Army received any remaining items, which they sort for

their stores. (Damaged, stained, and unsellable clothing and fabric will

be sent to Canada or Mexico to be made into rugs or new fabric).

All plastic bags, cardboard, boxboard, packing materials, newspapers,

glass, paper bags, and wire hangers were taken to the Midland Area

Recycling Center.

We would also like to thank the special student volunteers from the

FUMC Confirmation Class and Windover High School for their support.


Another opportunity to come and pray for:

� Countries of the world

� Natural Disasters

� The United States

� The Members of the U.S. Military

� The Church

� FUMC

� And anything else God lays on your heart

There are 2 sign-up sheets on Pastor Yum’s office window, one for those

who will pray in the chapel and one for those praying somewhere else

(home, work, vacation…). Please sign up for one or more 30 minute

time slots. If you are unable to sign yourself up, please call Teri in the

church office, 835-6797, and give her the time you will be praying so

your name can be added to the list. We hope to have at least 2

people praying during every slot.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact

Peg Born, [email protected].

The story of Christian reformation, revival, and renaissance

underscores that the darkest hour is often just before the dawn, so we

should always be people of hope and prayer, not gloom and defeatism.

God the Holy Spirit can turn the situation around in five minutes.

~ Os Guinness

Friday, November 17 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

FUMC Chapel

12 Hours of Prayer

…do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and

supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to

God. Philippians 4:6


Beth Moore Study Among New Items

at the FUMC Library

A Beth Moore DVD Bible study, Esther: It's Tough

Being a Woman, is now available at the church

library. This is a

9-week group video study of Esther - a profile in

courage. Join Beth in a very personal examination

of this great story of threat and deliverance as she

shows how contemporary and applicable the

story of Esther is to our lives today. If you've ever felt inadequate,

threatened, or pushed into situations that seemed overpowering, this is

the Bible study for you.

Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and

Dreams Brought to Life is inspired by the actual will of

a plantation owner that lists the worth of each of his

“workers.” The author has created collages around

that document, and through paintings and poetry,

he interprets each person’s life on the plantation, as

well as the life their owner knew nothing about—their

dreams. This is a Newbery Honor Book and Coretta

Scott King Honor Book.

Rosie by Anne LaMott is the story of Elizabeth Ferguson

and her daughter Rosie - her smart-mouthed and wise-

beyond-her-years alter ego. As Rosie grows older,

Elizabeth must find a way to nurture her extraordinary

daughter—even if it means growing up herself. The

sequel, Imperfect Birds, finds Rosie at 17 and showing

signs that the life she's claiming to lead is a sham. Her

deception will have profound consequences.

SEASONED ADULT FELLOWSHIP

Friday, December 1 Candlelight Potluck Dinner: 6:00 pm • Fellowship Hall

(Bring a large dish to pass & table service.)

Program: 7:00 pm • Sanctuary

Program: Resonators Percussion Ensemble 101

Director - Jim Fulkerson

This program is open to anyone; you don’t

need to come to the dinner.

Questions? Contact Jo Winchester 631.0122.


Fall Harvest Tea & UMW Business Meeting

Tuesday, November 7 1:00-3:00 pm ▪ Parlor

Director Tori Booker or Attorney Melanie

Golberg will speak about the United Methodist

Immigration Ministry, Justice for Our Neighbors

(JFON) Southeastern Michigan. Major immigration issues that exist in

our nation today will be addressed. JFON’s most common cases

involve family reunification, escape from violence, and work

authorization. JFON has, for more than seven years, provided free,

high quality immigration legal services to those in need. Fear abounds

among children and adults as they immigrate to this county.

Please bring finger foods; beverages will be provided. Questions?

Please contact Rose Burleson, [email protected].

Sr. High Roll Bake November 11 is the first Roll Bake of the fall. All

proceeds for Roll Bakes go to support the Sr. High

United Methodist Youth Fellowship and our Spring

Break Mission Trip.

Both types of rolls can be donated to Hidden

Harvest – a food rescue and distribution agency here in the Great

Lakes Bay Region! So, if you would like to support the youth, but would

rather not have the rolls yourselves, consider donating them to Hidden

Harvest. The Sr. High youth will receive the proceeds, while Hidden

Harvest and those they help are given fresh rolls. (All donations of rolls

to Hidden Harvest must be prepaid.)

The cost is $3.50 for plain, and $4.00 for cinnamon.

You can place your order or donation of rolls to Hidden Harvest by:

• Contacting your favorite Sr. High youth.

• Filling out a yellow pew card (for personal orders) and putting it in

the offering plate or dropping it off in the office with Attn: John

Engler. • Filling out a white pew envelope (for donation of rolls to Hidden

Harvest) and putting it in the offering plate or dropping it off in the

church office. • Calling the Church Office, 835.6797.

Order deadline is Sunday, November 5. As always, we appreciate

your support of our youth and our Sr. High UMYF. The next roll bake will

be December 9.


The Young Adult Group is open

to any college age or young adult.

You don’t have to go to FUMC to

be part of this group. Dinner is

provided, followed by an activity/

study. We meet year-round (except

for holidays) every Thursday from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Sr. High Lounge.

Please join us in November as we continue our study of the book,

Unoffendable by Brant Hansen.

Questions? Contact John Engler, 835.6797 ext. 112 or

[email protected].

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Join us in The Hub at 6:00 pm on Nov. 19 for a time of worship with the

youth, and then have a fun activity; we will end in Room 34 at

7:30 pm. Questions? Contact Abby Shephard, 835.6797 ext. 113 or

[email protected].

Fourth and fifth graders…

Come join us once a month

for BETWEEN–a youth

group created just for you!

Fellowship & Service for

Middle School and

Sr. High Youth

Middle School & Sr. High Youth, please join us each Sunday

from 6:00 - 7:30 pm (unless noted otherwise)

for United Methodist Youth Fellowship! Begin the evening in The Hub.

Questions? Contact John Engler, [email protected]

November 5

Middle School & Sr. High: Leaf Raking - Lunch at 12:15 in

Fellowship Hall, then raking; usually done by 3:30 pm.

November 12

Middle School: Stump the Counselor

Sr. High: Roll Bake/Kickback

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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 ... 132 .......... [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

Children & Youth Ministry Asst. - Rick Schell ........... 126 ............. [email protected]

Activities Coordinator/Kitchen Mngr. - Pamela Wilson ..... ................. [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]

Media Ministries Leader - Derek Okrie ................... 111 ............. [email protected]

Sound Ministry - Tom Randolph ............................ ................... [email protected]

Video Ministry - Dennis Strahl............................... .... [email protected]

Bulletin Announcements ...................................... ..... [email protected]

Website Manager ............................................... .................. [email protected]

Prayer Requests .................................................. .................. [email protected]

Kitchen .............................................................. 131

Youth Center ...................................................... 128

Nursery ............................................................. 140

Open Hearts.

Open Minds.

Open Doors.

Sermon Series:

Five Fruitful Practices

“Mission Requires Sacrifice and Risk”

Loyalty Sunday

November 5, 2017 • Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis

Order of Worship - 9AM

November 5, 2017 Liturgist: Rev. Leonard Clevenger

GREETINGS & SHARING OF ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Prelude is a signal to end our conversations and prepare our hearts for worship.

PRELUDE “A Festive Rondo” M. Helman

Rejoice Ringers and Joyful Bells - Connie Nicholson, director

*CONGREGATIONAL INTROIT “Surely the Presence of the Lord” #328

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: We are called by Jesus to be in ministry and mission to this

world.

People: But we wonder if we are going to be able to do this mighty

work.

Leader: As we have listened to Jesus’ words of teaching, seen the

healing ministry, so we must place our trust in the call to go and

serve. People: Lord, prepare us this day to be the disciples you would have us

be.

*HYMN “The Church’s One Foundation” #545

PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER

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 “Dance Jubilee” K. McChesney Joyful Bells - Connie Nicholson, director; Sol Foster, whistle;

Bruce Alvesteffer, guitar; Deb Morgenstern, percussion; Jantz Black, bass

STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Anne Wallin, Steve Morgenstern

OFFERING OF TITHES & GIFTS

Offertory “I Sing Praises to Your Name” arr. M. Hayes

Jantz Black, piano

*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #94

*Prayer of Dedication

*HYMN “Close to Thee” #407

READING OF THE WORD

The Call to Scripture “Thy Word Is a Lamp” (refrain only) #601

Scripture Reading & Response Luke 10:25-37

Leader: This is the word of God.

People: Thanks be to God!

SERMON “Mission Requires Sacrifice and Risk” Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis

MOMENTS OF MEDITATION & COMMITMENT/COMMUNION

You are invited to place your pledge card in the basket provided at the front of

the pews and then move forward to receive communion.

*HYMN “Living for Jesus” TFWS #2149

*BENEDICTION & RESPONSE “Go Now in Peace” Price/Besig

(See music printed on inside back cover of hymnal.)

*POSTLUDE

*Worshipers standing, if able

Worship and Praise - 11:15 AM

ANNOUNCEMENTS & WELCOME

WORSHIP “I Refuse”

ANTHEM “A Festive Rondo” M. Helman Rejoice Ringers and Joyful Bells - Connie Nicholson, director

STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Anne Wallin, Steve Morgenstern

OFFERING “Dance Jubilee” K. McChesney Joyful Bells - Connie Nicholson, director; Sol Foster, whistle;

Bruce Alvesteffer, guitar; Deb Morgenstern, percussion; Jantz Black, bass

CHILDREN’S TIME Rev. Leonard Clevenger

WORSHIP “This I Believe”

PRAYER Rev. Jung Eun Yum

SCRIPTURE Luke 10:25-37

MESSAGE “Mission Requires Sacrifice and Risk” Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis

MOMENTS OF MEDITATION & COMMITMENT/COMMUNION

You are invited to place your pledge card in the basket provided at the front of

the pews and then move forward to receive communion.

CLOSING SONG “Build Your Kingdom Here”

SENDING OUT

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.

Adult Sunday School - 10:15 am

Marriage 202, The Hub; Genesis, Rm. 26;

Mead Small Group, Rm. 14; New Members, Conference Rm.;

The Forum Class, Hearth Rm.

Children & Youth Sunday School - 10:15 am

Birth-age 2, P1 (Nursery); Pre-K, P3; Ark Rm., P4

K-2nd grades, Rm. 36; 3rd & 4th grades, Rm. 30; 5th-7th grades, Rm. 34;

Confirmation, Rm. 18; Sr. High, Sr. High Lounge

Childcare/KidZone

9:00 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 11:00 am)

Grades K-5: Worship in The Hub after Children’s Time.

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 10:00 - 11:15 am in the Parlor, which is adjacent to the

entry area of the Sanctuary.

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