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MIDLAND FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Volume 43, Issue 10 March 5, 2017

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

e-mail your information by noon on the

due date to announcements@

fumcmid.org

Upcoming Bulletin

Deadlines

Attendance

Sunday, February 19

9:00 am - 338 11:15 am - 241

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

Sermon Series: A

Time for Healing and

Restoration

“Healing: When We Are Weak, God Is Strong”

John 5:1-5 Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS 1st Sunday of Lent

Wednesday, March 8

7:00 pm • Sanctuary Hey everybody, I would be so happy to see

you at "my house" (FUMC Sanctuary) on

Wednesday, March 8. Come meet some of

my wonderful neighbors as they share their

talents with us. We'll make it a "snappy new

day!" Bring the kids to join in the fun!

You won’t want to miss Mister Jantz and his

friends in our first Lenten program of 2017.

Other scheduled programs to mark on your

calendar are:

March 15 - Grace Marra, soloist

March 22 - Maranda & Company

March 29 - Rev. Dr. Gary Glanville

You are invited to the weekly church-wide

Wednesday night dinner buffet served in

Fellowship Hall from 5:15 - 6:45 pm before

attending the programs.

Daylight Savings Time

begins March 12, so

remember to set your

clocks ahead

Saturday night,

March 11.

VOLUME 43, ISSUE 10 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS March 5, 2017

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

New Sermon Series: A Time for Healing and Restoration

March 12 “Healing of Memories” Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth

2nd Sunday of Lent Luke 8:42b-48

March 19 “Rediscovering the Ministry of Physical Healing” Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis

3rd Sunday of Lent Luke 17:11-19; James 5:14-16; Matthew 10:8

Coming in Worship

Mid-Week Worship - 6:50 pm - Chapel

Chapel Worship Resumes April 19

CHURCH-WIDE LENTEN STUDY

“Restored: Finding Redemption

in Our Mess”

March 5 - April 9

10:15 am • The Hub

God created us for an amazing purpose, but we can

find ourselves “out of sync” with God. We

experience brokenness and pain. We wonder if

abundant life in Christ is possible. Join us for a Lenten

study by Tom Berlin called, “Restored: Finding Redemption In Our

Mess.”

This 6-week study will be taught by our pastors, and held in the Hub at

10:15 am starting March 5. Come and discover healing, restoration,

and joy!

Roll Bake Reminder

If you ordered rolls, please remember to pick them

up in Fellowship Hall between morning services on

Sunday, March 5. If you didn’t place an order,

there will be extras available to purchase ($3.50 -

plain; $4.00 - cinnamon).


Tiny Home Fundraiser Challenge

Have you heard? Cass Community Social Services is building tiny

homes for low income people in its area in Detroit. About 10 have

been constructed and are occupied. People will rent for seven years

with the option to purchase.

Do you know? The houses range from

250 to 400 square feet, each has a front

porch or rear patio to extend living space.

and is built on a foundation. The property

has been acquired, and lots are roughly 30 x

100 feet. The houses are built by professional

trades people, with volunteer teams

managing the finishing work. The Reverend

Faith Fowler estimates that a 250 square foot

house will cost $30,000.

So what’s new? A member of our church (who wishes to remain

anonymous) has offered a challenge to our congregation: this person

will give matching funds for all monies given by our congregation to

build a tiny house through Cass Community Social Services.

If you would like to contribute to this worthy cause, please make a

check out to “FUMC” with “Cass Tiny Home” on the memo line.

Questions? Please contact Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis, [email protected]

or 835.6797 ext. 117.

Family Life Bowling Northern Lanes,

1129 N. Saginaw Rd.

Sunday, March 26 | 12:30 - 2:30 pm

Join Family Life Council for a fun afternoon of

bowling and pizza!

Cost: $13 per lane/per hour; $1 for shoes;

$10 large, one-topping pizza; $4 pitchers of pop

RSVP by March 23 to Teri in the church office, 835.6797 ext. 120, or

[email protected], so we know how many lanes to reserve.


2017 WALK FOR WARMTH

Saturday, March 11

Midland Community Center

Registration: 9:00 am

Walk Begins: 10:00 am

Join in the Mid Michigan Community Action Agency’s Annual Walk for

Warmth. Information brochures and pledge forms are available in the

office reception area or you can register online at www.mmcaa.org.

All funds raised stay in Midland County for heating related

emergencies. Let’s walk together to raise funds for those in need!

For more information, call 989.386.3805 ext. 1043.

SEE WHAT'S NEW AT THE CHURCH LIBRARY!

If you haven't visited the church library lately, come check it out. Some new items include:

Never Forget by Jody Hedlund: In the author's

newest book, Abbie Watson is content to spend her

days tending Rose Island Lighthouse. Her grandpa is

the head light keeper, but his senility may lead to

their eviction. Since leaving the island would kill him,

Abbie will do anything to keep him in the one place

he knows and loves. Wealthy Nathaniel Winthrop III’s

wild living has gained him a reputation as the ‘bad

boy’ among the elite social circles of Newport. After

a blow to the head in a yachting accident washes

him up on Rose Island, Nathaniel has no memories of

his past. Abbie tends the wounded stranger in her home only to realize

he assumes they’re married

Front Porch Tales by Philip Gulley: Master storyteller

Philip Gulley shares tender and hilarious real-life

moments that capture the important truths of

everyday life. When he began writing newsletter

essays for the 12 members of his Quaker meeting in

Indiana, he had no idea one of them would find its

way to radio commentator Paul Harvey Jr. and be

read on the air to 24 million people. Fourteen books

later, Gulley still entertains as well as inspires from his

small-town front porch.


The Forum Class: “Heretics for Armchair Theologians”

Sundays, March 5 – April 9 • 10:15 – 11:15 • Hearth Room

We proclaim our faith in the Apostles’ Creed and

Nicene Creed. It’s what followers of Jesus have

proclaimed from the very beginning; or is it a little

more complicated? Join the Forum Class as we learn

about Gnosticism, Marcionism, Arianism and other

competing beliefs that were eventually declared

heretical. Rev. Pam Buchholz will present a Powerpoint

overview each week and facilitate discussion. The

book, “Heretics for Armchair Theologians” by Justo

and Catherine Gonzalez, is not required for

participants, but is very readable (contains cartoons!)

Saturday Breakfast & Program

Saturday, March 18 • 8:30 am

Little Theater Everyone is invited to join us on March 18 for a delicious breakfast, and

special guest speaker, Don Sheets. Don has served as Executive Vice-

President and Chief Financial Officer of Dow Corning since 2003. He will

speak to us about the changing landscape with the Dow-Dupont

merger. This will be especially helpful for those who are interested in the

impact of the merger on our church and community.

Breakfast will be prepared by Pamela Wilson. Cost of breakfast is a free

-will donation. Please RSVP by Monday, March 13 to Tonya, 835.6797

ext. 110 or [email protected].

Get Connected! FUMC has many opportunities for you

to get connected within the

congregation. Volunteering is one way

to do that! If you have a special

talent, skill, or have time to offer, I'd like

to help you find the right group or

ministry to join. Contact me, Noel Contardi, at 835.6797 ext. 114, or

send me an email at [email protected].


GROUP PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES AT FUMC

Please join us for any of our group prayer

meetings.

� Sundays from 8:15 to 8:45 am in the Chapel

� Thursdays from 11:40 am to 12:20 pm in the

Sanctuary Balcony

� Fridays from 8:15 to 9:00 am in the Chapel;

includes a time of singing, a short message,

and prayer

In addition to these weekly meetings, there are three prayer breakfasts

offered throughout the year. Watch the bulletin and church website

for dates.

To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.

~Martin Luther

Scholarship Opportunity Midland First United Methodist Church has a long tradition of placing a

high value on youth and education. We are pleased to announce the

First United Methodist Church Scholarship:

What: $1000 scholarship

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 on the FUMC website, fumcmidweb.org,

or 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, 2017. 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]


UPCOMING MIDDLE SCHOOL AND

SR. HIGH UMYF ACTIVITIES

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]

March 5 - Kickback

March 12 - Service Night

VBS 2017 June 19-23 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mark your calendar for the week of June 19 as

we take a VBS trip to Peru! Watch for

registration to begin in April.

Join the kids in this year’s Lenten Offering! This year we are collecting care items for

Operation Hope and Care from the City Rescue

Mission of Saginaw. Collection bags can be

found on the desk by the main office. You may

drop your items off at the front reception desk,

and we will take it from there! Help provide hope

to the homeless by filling a Hope and Care bag

with any of the following items:

� Women’s Body Wash

� Bar Soap

� Shampoo and Conditioner

� Men’s and Women’s Deoderant

� Shaving Cream

� Men’s and Women’s Razors

� Body Lotion

� Large Combs

� Nail Clippers

� Tissues

� Toothbrush and Toothpaste

� Haircare products

Questions? Contact Abby Shephard, [email protected] or

835.6797 ext. 113, or Jeannie Fiori, [email protected].


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. Dr. Charles Keyworth .............. 111 ....... [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]

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]

PROGRAM & SUPPORT STAFF

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

Director of Volunteer Ministry - Noel Contardi .......... 114 .......... [email protected]

Discipleship Leader - Heidi Kidd ............................ 129 .............. [email protected]

Community Assistance - Maureen .......................... 119

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

Activities Coordinator ........................................... ................ [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 – Jennifer Klingler............. [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

Open Hearts.

Open Minds.

Open Doors.

Sermon Series:

A Time for Healing and Restoration

“Healing: When We Are Weak, God Is Strong”

March 5, 2017 • Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis preaching

Order of Worship - 9AM

March 5, 2017 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 “In Remembrance” arr. L. Larson Wesley Women - Grace Marra, director

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

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Healing God, we come together in our brokenness and our

weakness.

People: We call upon you for mercy, to send your healing grace into our

lives.

Leader: Send your wholeness upon us this day.

People: As we worship you, restore us and renew us.

All: Grant us the peace, hope, and joy that comes from our healer,

Jesus Christ our Lord.

*HYMN “Blessed Assurance” #369

UNISON PRAYER

Lord, You invite all who are burdened to come to you. Allow Your

healing hand to heal us. Touch our soul with your compassion for others;

touch our hearts with your courage and infinite love for all. Touch our

minds with your wisdom, and may our mouths always proclaim your

praise. Teach us to reach out to you in all our needs, and help us to lead

others to you by our example. Lord of love, bring us health in body and

spirit that we may serve you with all our strength. Gently touch our lives,

which you have created, now and forever. In Jesus’ name we pray.

Amen.

ANTHEM “As We Gather at Your Table” L. Larson Chancel Choir - Grace Marra, 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.

OFFERING OF TITHES & GIFTS

Offertory “Be Still and Know”/“He Hideth My Soul” Anon/Kirkpatrick MFUMC Orchestra

Worship and Praise - 11:15AM ANNOUNCEMENTS & WELCOME

WORSHIP “We Believe”

OFFERING “As We Gather at Your Table” L. Larson Chancel Choir - Grace Marra, director

CHILDREN’S TIME Della Keyworth

WORSHIP “You Are My King”/“Come As You Are”

PRAYER Rev. Jung Eun Yum

SCRIPTURE John 5:1-5

MESSAGE “Healing: When We Are Weak, God Is Strong” Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis

SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION

CLOSING SONG “Lord, I Need You”

SENDING FORTH

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

*Prayer of Dedication

*HYMN “I Need Thee Every Hour” #397

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

CHILDREN'S TIME Della Keyworth

READING OF THE WORD

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

Scripture Reading & Response John 5:1-5

Leader: The word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God!

SERMON “Healing: When We Are Weak, God Is Strong” Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis

SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION pg. 12

*HYMN “Above All” see words on screen

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

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

*POSTLUDE “My Faith Has Found a Resting Place” F. Kirkpatrick

*Worshipers standing, if able

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.

Prayer request cards in the pew racks are for your convenience in making prayer requests. You may place the cards in the offering plate.

Portable footstools are available; please see an usher for assistance.

Large Print Bulletins, Hymnals, and Announcement Bulletins are available from an usher.

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.

Adult Sunday School - 10:15 am Restored: Finding Redemption in Our Mess, The Hub;

Forum Class - Heretics for Armchair Theologians, Hearth Rm.; New Members, Rm. 36

Children & Youth Sunday School - 10:15 am Birth-age 2, Nursery; Pre-K, P3; Ark Rm., P4;

K-2nd grade, Little Theater; 3rd - 4th grades, Rm. 28;

5th-7th grades, Rm. 32 (The LOFT); Confirmation, Rm. 18

Childcare/KidZone 9:00 am

Birth-age 2, Nursery; Pre-K, P3; Ark Rm., P4 (starting at 8:45 am)

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

11:15 am

Birth-age 2, Nursery; Pre-K, P3; Ark Rm., P4 (starting at 11:00 am)

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

Sympathy and prayers for two of our church families:

• for Curt and Karol Grapentine on the death of Eleanor Grapentine,

Curt’s mother, on February 19.

• for Betty Sheneberger on the death of her husband, Jack

Sheneberger, on February 22.

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