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

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Volume 41, Issue 44 November 1, 2015

�November 15 issue due Wed., Nov. 4 �November 22 issue due Wed., Nov. 11

e-mail your information by noon on the

due date to announcements@

fumcmid.org

Upcoming Bulletin

Deadlines

Attendance

Sunday, Oct. 18

9:00 am - 304

11:15 am - 181

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

God With Us Series “Will We Follow Jesus?”

John 21:5-17 Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis

FUMC Annual Yard

Party

Today, November 1, we will be getting

together to rake yards for those who might

need some help. Lunch will be served

in Fellowship Hall after the 11:15

am service, then we will get our

yard assignments and head

out to rake. We are usually

done working by 3:30 pm.

Welcome to Loyalty Sunday

at Midland First United Methodist.

Today we have an opportunity to celebrate

our discipleship by dedicating a financial

commitment to caring for, and managing all

that God has given us. Your participation in

our “Go Deeper” 2016 Financial Campaign

reflects the care and concern you have for

fellow members, your larger community, and

special missions around the world.

The staff and administrators, as well as our

members, thank you for your participation in

this year’s financial campaign.

VOLUME 41, ISSUE 44 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS November 1, 2015

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

God With Us Series

November 8 “Water in the Wilderness” Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth

Psalm 42:1-8,11

November 15 “A Place of Prayer” Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth

Luke 22:39-46

Coming in Worship

Mid-Week Worship | Wed., 6:50 PM | Chapel

Chapel Series:

Written in Stone: Ten Commandments and Today’s Moral Crisis

November 4 “4. Remember the Sabbath Day to Keep It Holy”

Exodus 20:8-11 Rev. Christy Miller-Black

November 11 “5. Honor Your Father and Mother”

Exodus 20:12 Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth

"For everything there is a season,

and a time for every matter under

heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1

Almost 16 years ago, Circle of Praise came together as a small

ensemble. We began as a group of young moms who simply enjoyed

praising God in song. Now, with our children grown, we have entered

a different phase of life: working, traveling, and often visiting those

young adult children! So, despite it being a difficult decision, we

believe God is calling for the “season” of Circle of Praise to draw to a

close. We have loved worshiping as a group and sincerely appreciate

the support we've received from our congregation. Thank you for your

encouragement! We are grateful to our accompanist and vocal

coach Jan Sutherland. Most of all, we thank God for this opportunity

He has given us.

We will sing for worship on December 6 and our final time together will

be December 24 at the 9:00 pm Christmas Eve service.


Project Housing Connect

Project Housing Connect will be held once again at

FUMC on Wednesday, November 4. People who are

homeless, or in danger of losing their housing, will

gather for information, guidance, and lunch. Our

church helps by providing a variety of goods and

volunteers to help make our friends in need welcome

and cared for during the event.

You can help! Please consider donating any of the following:

� gently used or new coats, hats, and gloves

� new or gently used blankets or throws

� new socks and undergarments

Please put donations in the box in the church office area. Collection

will continue until November 3.

Questions? Please contact Lynnette at our church, 835.8935, or

Midland Area Homes, 496.9550.

Art of Sharing

When joining the church, we promise to uphold the church with

our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service and our witness.

All of us offer gifts in the abundant talents God has given us.

The Art of Sharing committee would like to celebrate those gifts between services on November 15 in Fellowship Hall as we

illustrate the theme: "Glorify God with your Talents." May the

artwork inspire you to dig deeper, seeing the gifts each of you

offers in the talents you share with others.

The FUMC staff would like to thank

all those who volunteered their time

to help at the UMW Fall Rummage

Sale. There is an enormous amount

of work involved, including but not

limited to, set-up, moving goods to

the basement, sorting, pricing,

breaking boxes down, and clean-

up. Our missions are truly blessed to

have you on their side!


SUNDAY FRIENDSHIP LUNCH

NEEDS YOU!

Volunteers are needed to work at Sunday

Friendship Lunch. Sign up is convenient with

Signup Genius! Simply go to the FUMC

website, fumcmidweb.org, and look for the

link under the “News & Updates” section on the homepage. You can

also contact Kathy Wolf, 835.9954, or sign up on the sheet in the Little

Kitchen.

We really need YOU to keep this valuable ministry going!

Sr. High Roll Bake Our first Sr. High Roll Bake of the fall will take place

on November 14. Please note that there will be 3

roll bakes this year instead of four. 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 them off in

the church office. • Calling the Church Office, 835.6797.

Order deadline is Sunday, November 8, so don’t delay. As always, we

appreciate your support of our youth and our Sr. High UMYF. Mark your

calendars for our next roll bake, December 12, with an order deadline

of December 6.

“For I was hungry

and you gave me

something to eat,…”

Matt. 25:35


Thanksgiving Food Drive 2015

Empty grocery bags will be distributed before Sunday services on

November 8 and 15. The bags will contain a list of requested foods and

toiletries. Please return bags to the hallway near the church office

area anytime before 11:15 am on November 22.

If you wish to donate cash for the purchase of fresh

turkeys and other fresh foods, please make checks

payable to: Midland County EFPN-Thanksgiving Baskets

and mail to P.O. Box 2521, Midland, MI 48641, or place in

church offering plate by November 15.

Questions regarding the program? Please contact Fred Gray, 631.0763,

or Roy Green, 631.2531,

Thank you for your contribution and God bless each of you.

You’re Invited Special Stephen Ministers Meeting

Tuesday, November 10 | 7:00 pm | Little Theater

Stephen Ministers are opening their November meeting to the

congregation. Yolanda Miller and Mary Shaughnessy will be talking

about caring for, talking to, and supporting a loved one who is in the

last month of life. Yolanda works for The Toni and Trish House and Mary

is a long time volunteer there.

Start Your Advent Season with “Faith”

Mark your calendar for Sunday, November 29 at 6:00 pm, when Rev.

Faith Fowler and The Ambassadors from Cass UMC and Cass

Community Services in Detroit join us for a special worship service.

The Ambassadors are a group of formerly homeless men from Cass

Community Social Services who not only bring their talented voices to a

variety of audiences, but also their stories of recovery.

Quoting Detroit’s Mitch Albom, “Rev. Fowler is the most important

currency of our city, a loving, egoless, inspiring leader who doesn't see

color, doesn't see class, who looks at our poorest, most neglected

citizens and sees only hope and opportunity.”


Sharing Tree Time

It's coming . . . . the first hints are starting.

� Christmas decorations are going up in the

stores

� The Santa workshop that trains the wonderful

Santas & Mrs. Clauses happened recently

� The calendar pages keeping getting turned

over with each month seeming to go faster

than the one before it.

This can only mean that Sharing Tree time is near also. Trees with tags

will go up Mon., November 16, and will come down Mon., December 7.

More information will be "shared" in future bulletins.

Sermon Audio Just a reminder that audio of the weekly sermons is

available on the church website, fumcmidweb.org.

You are cordially invited to

Fresh Aire Samaritan Recognition Award Event Monday, November 9, 2015

Bay Valley Resort,

2470 Old Bridge Road, Bay City, MI

6:30 pm Registration, Music by Saginaw ACT-SO Jazz Youth

Ensemble, Silent Auction Display and Cash Bar

7:00 pm Buffet Dinner

8:00 pm Guest Speaker and closing of Silent Auction

8:20 pm Awards Presentation and Photographs

The Fresh Aire Samaritan Counseling Center Awards Program is open to

all members of the Great Lakes Bay community, and especially

member/supporting churches.

Ticket information can be found on the Fresh Aire website,

www.freshairesamaritan.org. The deadline for purchasing tickets is

November 1. If you have question, contact Terry Hilty,

[email protected] or 989.859.9661.

Silent Auction winners will be announced at the conclusion of the

program.


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

$5,849.97, 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 11 -13, 2016.

The UMW donated many items to local community agencies and

missions as follows:

Fabrics/Yarns/Sheets - FUMC Quilters, Shawl Ministry, Midland Quilters,

Zion Lutheran Church of Auburn World Relief, Our Savior Lutheran

Church, Goodwill, FUMC Mexico Mission Trip 2016

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

Michigan Works, Midland County Department of Human Services,

Veterans in Saginaw and Grand Rapids Homes, Claire's Homeless Shelf

for Veterans, Eagle Village, FUMC Mexico Mission Trip 2016, St. Vincent

Catholic Refugee Program from war-torn countries, Caring Network

Midland, Kutchey's Flowers, Lutheran World Relief, Goodwill, Midland

Habitat-ReStore, ETC, Windover High School

Books - Dow Library and Goodwill

Craft Items, Games, and/or Technology - Grand Rapids Veteran's

Home, Eagle Village, FUMC Children's Programs, Goodwill, 4-H group

Preschool Equipment and/or Resources - Ingham County Play and

Learn Groups, West Midland Family Center, North Midland Family

Center

Bicycles - low income family, Midland Recycle-a-Bicycle Project

Jewelry and/or Collectibles - Christian Women United, low income

teens

Backpacks and/or Personal Items - FUMC Community Assistance

Eyeglasses - The Lions Club

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

their stores. (Damaged, stained, and unsalable 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 like to thank the special student volunteers from Windover

High School for their support.


Please donate your Campbell Soup label bar codes, Spartan Brand

product bar codes, and Box Tops for Education. The label collection

box is located on the brick ledge near the Caring Cards. If you have

questions, please contact Chris Dunn, 832.0265.

Volunteers Needed

The Toni and Trish House in Auburn is looking for

individuals who would like to volunteer their time,

maybe a few hours a week or every other week.

We will provide a one day training to make sure

that people have all of the skills necessary to help

us care for our terminally ill guests. The next training

will be in early January 2016.

We have lots of different volunteer opportunities for people to help out

here at the Toni and Trish House. If you have any questions please give

us a call at 989.662.6400 or email [email protected]

On Tuesday, November 22 at 4:00 pm, you can see and Hear the

essence of the mission of the Toni and Trish House from the guests’

families, volunteers, board members, and director, through a one-hour

guided tour. If this day and time doesn’t work, please contact them to

make other arrangements.

UMW BAZAAR/LUNCH/BAKE SALE

Saturday, November 21 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Youth Center

There will be a soup and salad luncheon, baked goods, candy, crafts, 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 by

November 15. If you would like to rent a table to sell your own crafts

the cost is $10.

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

Such at 689.4148, 859.0550 or [email protected].


Every Sunday morning you will find people of this

church praying in the Chapel from 8:15 to 8:45 am before the

start of the first morning service. We pray for our pastors, each

of you, and for God’s presence to be active in Sunday

worship. Would you come and pray with us?

B eing a Stephen Minister is a

chance to help other people, to

walk with them during their times of

need, and to be a witness to God

at work in their lives. Stephen

Ministers are the care givers and

God is the cure giver. We invite you to join us in this wonderful ministry.

The next class to become a Stephen Minister starts in January.

Applications are available in the Plexiglass holder across from the

reception desk. Please return completed applications by November 9.

If you or anyone you know is in need of a Stephen Minister, please call

Jo Winchester, 631.0122, Terry Townley, 835.7564, Diane Merrick,

631.8854, or Rev. Yum, 835.6797.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Prayer Shawl Ministry makes shawls and lap robes

which offer comfort to receivers. They symbolize

caring and peace to those in pain, grief, isolation or

illness, and also, joy and delight to those experiencing

new beginnings. Often these are given by our

ministerial and visitation staff but they are available for

anyone to give.

Stop in the church office to select a shawl to share

with a friend, church member, or anyone else in need

of comfort. Help them feel surrounded by the

presence of God and the knowledge that they are

not alone in their journey.

New members are always welcome to join this outreach ministry in

creating prayer shawls. The next meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 5 at

12:15 pm in the Hearth Room.


November 5 Theme: Happy Un-Birthday

Dress: 2:42 T-shirt

Worship Emphasis: God’s Calling

Bible Focus: God Calls Samuel, 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Menu: pizza, Caesar salad, breadsticks, cupcakes

what’s up this week @ 2:42@First

Seasoned Adults Fellowship

Friday, Nov. 6 � Fellowship Hall

6:15 pm - Potluck Dinner

7:00 pm - Program

Carl Price will present a slide show on

Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Please bring a dish to pass and table

service. Everyone is welcome, couples

and singles.

Questions? Contact Don or Jean Stagg,

989.832.8505.

Frankenmuth’s Bavarian Inn Wed., November 5 • Noon (Depart FUMC at 10:30 am)

Meet at the church to carpool to Frankenmuth. We

will have time for a little shopping before lunch. Please RSVP to Kay Cargile by Monday, Nov. 2.

This outing is for anyone 60+ or young retirees, singles

and couples. Friends are welcome, too. Lunch costs

are your own. Contact Kay Cargile, 835.6797 ext. 144,

or [email protected], for more information.


November 1: Yard Party - 12:15 pm until about 3:00 pm – After a lunch

in Fellowship Hall, we will go out to rake yards for people who are

unable to rake. There will be No Evening Meeting.

November 8 – Tonight we will join the Senior High group to play some

games and eat some snacks in Fellowship Hall.

November 15 – Next week is the Santa Parade so tonight we will get

ready to march in the parade.

Sr. High Youth, please join us each Sunday

from 6:00 - 7:30 pm for United Methodist Youth Fellowship!

UPCOMING SR. HIGH UMYF ACTIVITIES

November 1: Yard Party – we will be doing a service project for shut-ins

– raking leaves. Lunch will be provided in Fellowship Hall after second

service, then we will head out to rake. We should be done by 4:00 pm.

November 8: “Life-Sized’ games; ROLL BAKE #1 ORDERS DUE

November 13-15: Roll Bake #1 - Remember, roll bake profits fund our

year-long activities as well as mission trip. Please sell as many rolls as

possible (at least 100 dozen over the three roll bakes) and sign up to

work. It’s a fun weekend – working & being together.

November 15: Kickback night - fun & games

UPCOMING MIDDLE SCHOOL UMYF ACTIVITIES

Middle School Youth, please join us each Sunday

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

for United Methodist Youth Fellowship!

If you are in Kindergarten through 5th

grade, we have a place just for you

during worship! Come join us in the Little

Theater after Children’s Time for a

children’s worship experience created

just for you!

Questions? Contact Abby Shephard,

[email protected] or 835.6797

ext. 113.


We are a dynamic faith community,

seeking to follow Christ's example of loving God,

nurturing one another, and serving the world.

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

Senior Pastor - Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis .................... 117 ......... [email protected]

Assoc. Pastor - Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth ............ 111 ...... [email protected]

Assoc. Pastor - Rev. Jung Eun Yum ...................... 145 ............ [email protected]

Minister of Discipleship - Rev. Christy Miller-Black . 142 ............ [email protected]

Director of Youth Ministry - John Engler ............... 112 .......... [email protected]

Director of Music Ministries/Organist - Jantz Black . 137 ............. [email protected]

Children’s Ministries - Abby Shephard .................. 113 ...... [email protected]

Children’s & Youth Ministries - Becky Jenkins ........ 114 ......... [email protected]

2:42@First - Jennifer Lane ................................. 129 ............. [email protected]

Volunteer Ministries - Jean Scroggin .................... 126 ........ [email protected]

Director of Older Adult Ministry - Kay Cargile ........ 144 ......... [email protected]

Office Manager - Tonya Simons .......................... 110 ......... [email protected]

Discipleship Team Admin. Asst. - Marcia Payne ..... 118 ......... [email protected]

Membership/Music Admin. Asst. - Teri Beasley ...... 120 ......... [email protected]

Bookkeeper - Leslie Hiltunen............................... 116 ........ [email protected]

Community Assistance - Lynnette.................... 835-8935

Building Supervisor - Rob Grocholski ................... 121 ..... [email protected]

Library ............................................................. 135

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

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

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

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

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

Bulletin Announcements – Jennifer Klingler................ [email protected]

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

Website Manager - Jennifer Klingler ..................................... [email protected]

Open Hearts.

Open Minds.

Open Doors.

Loyalty Sunday | November 1, 2015 Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis, Preaching

Will WeWill We

Fol low JesusFol low Jesus ??

Order of Worship - 9AM

November 1, 2015 Liturgist: Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth

GREETINGS & SHARING OF ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

PRELUDE “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name” J. Aarons Jantz Black, organist

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

*CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: God calls us together to celebrate and to rejoice in God’s

great gifts to us! People: We celebrate the love that we have for one another, the

support that we give to one another as we are united by God’s grace.

Leader: We come together this day to delight in offering our gifts. People: We are grateful for the opportunity to give, to help create a

future for our people and those we are yet to reach. Leader: God calls us today to Go Deeper in faith, in service, in loving,

and in giving. People: May God speak to our hearts, that as we offer ourselves, God’s

great abundance can meet all our needs. All: Let us celebrate and rejoice in our great God!

*HYMN “O Worship the King” #73

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 “Affirmation of Faithfulness” J. Martin

Chancel Choir- Grace Marra, director; Jantz Black, accompanist

PASTORAL PRAYER & RESPONSE

OFFERING OF TITHES & GIFTS

Offertory “The River” arr. A. L. Page Joyful Bells - Connie Nicholson, director

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

*Prayer of Dedication

HYMN (seated) “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” #89

(The children are invited to come forward during the last stanza.)

Worship and Praise - 11:15AM

ANNOUNCEMENTS & WELCOME

WORSHIP SONGS “How Great Thou Art”/“Oceans”

PRAYER/STAND & GREET Rev. Jung Eun Yum

SPECIAL MUSIC “Affirmation of Faithfulness” J. Martin

Chancel Choir - Grace Marra, director; Jantz Black, accompanist

CHILDREN’S TIME Rev. Jung Eun Yum

STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Stuart Choate & Katrin Thorson, Finance Campaign Co-chairs

OFFERING “The River” arr. A. L. Page

Joyful Bells - Connie Nicholson, director

SCRIPTURE John 21:5-17

MESSAGE “Will We Follow Jesus?” Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis

MOMENTS OF MEDITATION & COMMITMENT

During the music provided, you are invited to come to the front of the Sanctuary to place your commitment cards in the container. Please use the center aisle to come forward, and the side aisles to return to your seats. Please be seated when you return.

CLOSING SONG “Called Me Higher”

SENDING OUT

CHILDREN'S TIME Rev. Jung Eun Yum

STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Stuart Choate & Katrin Thorson, Finance Campaign Co-chairs

READING OF THE WORD

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

Scripture Reading & Response John 21:5-17

Leader: This is the word of God. People: Thanks be to God!

SERMON “Will We Follow Jesus?” Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis

MOMENTS OF MEDITATION & COMMITMENT

During the music provided, you are invited to come to the front of the Sanctuary to place your commitment cards in the container. Please use the center aisle to come forward, and the side aisles to return to your seats. Please be seated when you return.

*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 enjoyed worshiping 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

between services in Fellowship Hall, located downstairs, directly below

the Sanctuary.

If you would like to learn more about our church, please visit our

Welcome Center located in the Parlor, which is adjacent to the entry

area of the Sanctuary.

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

Esther, Rm. 18; Footsteps of Jesus, Rm. 36; animate: FAITH, Rm. 6;

Faith and Current Issues, Hearth Rm.; New Members, Conference Rm.

Children & Youth Sunday School - 10:15 am

Pre-K & Nursery, Preschool Wing; Ark Rm., P3

K-5th grade, drop off and pick up in Little Theater

Middle School, Middle Ground; Sr. High, Sr. High Lounge

Childcare/KidZone

9:00 am

Nursery, Ark Room, Pre-K - Rooms P1-P4 (starting at 8:45 am)

Grades K-5: Worship in the Little Theater after Children’s Time

11:15 am

Nursery, Ark Room, Pre-K - Rooms P1, P3, P4 (starting at 11:00 am)

Grades K-5: Worship in the Little Theater after Children’s Time

Pictured on Front Cover: Sea of Galilee

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