“Building Your Spiritual Wall”

Rev. Jung Eun Yum September 22, 2019

Midland First United Methodist Church

Order of Worship - 9 am

Sunday, September 22, 2019

Liturgist: Rev. Susan Kingsley

Organist/Pianist: Wesley Knust

GREETINGS & SHARING OF ANNOUNCEMENTS

The ringing of the bell is a signal to end our conversations and prepare our hearts for worship.

PRELUDE “Be Thou My Vision” arr. M. Burkhardt

*CALL TO WORSHIP (Inspired by Nehemiah 9:5b-6) Leader: Stand up and praise the Lord your God, who is everlasting to everlasting.

People: Blessed be your glorious name, and may it be exalted above

all blessing and praise.

Leader: You alone are the Lord. You made the heavens, even the

highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that

is on it, the seas and all that is in them.

People: You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven

worship you.

All: Praise be to God.

*OPENING HYMN “Jesus Calls Us” #398

ANTHEM “Amazing Grace” arr. J. Coates Jr. Chancel Choir—Grace Marra, director

PASTORAL PRAYER AND 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.

OFFERING OF TITHES & GIFTS

Offertory “It Is Well With My Soul” arr. H. Spafford and P. Bliss

*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #95

*Prayer of Dedication Children are invited to head to KidZone at this time, and they can be picked up in The Hub after worship. Children may also remain in this service with their families.

HYMN (seated) “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” #526

CALL TO SCRIPTURE “Spirit of the Living God” #393

READING OF THE WORD

Scripture Reading Nehemiah 4:1-6

Leader: The Word of God for the people of God.

People: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Building Your Spiritual Wall” Rev. Jung Eun Yum

*HYMN “Take Time to Be Holy” #395

*BENEDICTION & RESPONSE “Shalom to You” (on screen)

*POSTLUDE “What a Fellowship” arr. G. Smith

*Worshipers standing, if able

The order of worship for the 11:15 am Contemporary Worship Service will

be announced by the Worship Leader and portions will also be shown on

the video screen.

Following the 11:15 am service, Rev. Anita Hahn will be in the Chapel to

meet with those who have prayer needs.

Following the 9 am service, Rev. Susan Kingsley will be in the Chapel to

meet with those who have prayer needs.

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

area of the Sanctuary.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

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.

Sympathy and prayers for Karyl Bertuleit and Jill Bertuleit on the death of

their daughter and sister, Marla Sue Withers, on September13, 2019.

Adult Sunday School

Chronological Bible Study Group, Little Theater; Forum Class, Hearth

Room; Mead Small Group, Room 14; New Member Class, Conference

Room

Children & Youth Sunday School - 10:15 am

Ark Rm. (Special needs kids), P4

K-2nd grades, Rm. 6; 3rd-5th grades, Rm. 10;

6th-12th grades, The LOFT (Rm. 34)

Childcare - 10:15am

Birth-age 2, P1 (Nursery); Pre-K, P3

Pre-K Sunday School/KidZone

9 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 am)

Grades K-5: Worship in The Hub after dismissal from the service.

Sympathy and prayers for the family of Donald Christensen Sr., who

passed away on September 12, 2019.

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Volume 46, Issue 38 September 22, 2019

Email your bulletin announcements to announcements@fumcmid.org

by noon 10 days prior to the Sunday of publication.

NEW MEMBER CLASSES NEW MEMBER CLASSES NEW MEMBER CLASSES

Start today!Start today!Start today!

Sundays, Sept. 22 - Nov. 10

10:15 - 11:05 am

Conference Room

These classes will provide a time to get to know each other and

understand membership commitments. New members will join during

worship on Nov. 17. Childcare for the classes will be provided if

needed, and older children will be able to attend Sunday School

classes. Please contact Rev. Jung Eun Yum for more information.

Join us in “The Walk to Emmaus”

The Walk to Emmaus, based on Luke 24:13-35, is three

days (Thursday night through Sunday afternoon) of

experiencing New Testament Christianity as a lifestyle. It is

a highly structured event designed to strengthen and renew faith.

Mid-Michigan Emmaus is offering a Men’s Walk from Sept. 26-29 and a

Women’s Walk from Oct. 3-6 at Faith UMC in Coleman. Contact

Rev. Susan Kingsley if you are interested or just have questions.

2019 COAAM Mission Conference

Oct. 28-29 ● Midland First UMC

COAAM Leadership Conference schedule:

Monday, Oct. 28: 1-2 pm Registration ● 2-3 pm Opening

Worship and Time of Introduction (speaker and all the

participants) ● 3-5 pm First Lecture ● 5:30-6:30 pm Dinner ●

6:30-8:30 pm Second Lecture

Tuesday, Oct. 29: 7:30-8:30 am Breakfast ● 8:30-9 am Devotion ●

9-11am Third Lecture ● 11:30-12 pm Lunch

If you have questions, contact Rev. Jung Eun Yum.

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Coming in Worship

Worship | 9 & 11:15 AM | Sanctuary

September 29 “Scattering Seeds of the Story” Rev. Anita Hahn

Mark 4:1-9

October 6 “Compassion” Rev. Anita Hahn

World Communion Sunday Matthew 9:35-38

Friday Morning Prayer | 8:15 AM | Chapel Rev. Jung Eun Yum

Mid-Week Worship | 6:15 PM | Chapel

Series: “Reading Through the Bible”

September 25 Rio Bravo, Mexico Mission Report Nan Hill

October 2 “Teaching about Money and Possessions” Rev. Jung Eun Yum

Matthew 6:19-34

Fellowship & Service for Middle

School and Sr. High Youth

Please join us each Sunday from 6 - 7:30 pm (unless noted otherwise)

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

Questions? Contact John Engler, jengler@fumcmid.org.

Activities Sept. 22: 9-Square and Ice Cream

Sept. 29 : Bunco

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Thursday, Oct. 3 ● 1 pm ● Little Theater

The Prayer Shawl Ministry makes shawls and lap robes

which offer comfort to receivers, symbolizing caring

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

but also, joy and delight to those experiencing new beginnings.

The group meets on the first Thursday of each month. New members

are always welcome to join this outreach ministry which is part of

United Methodist Women. For more information, call Carole at

989-941-1381.

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Ringing Opportunities for

All Ages and Abilities

Interested in learning or dusting off your music

skills? The FUMC handbell program has many

opportunities for children, youth, and adults to

participate and share the joyous sound of bells. Scheduled 2019-20

dates for ringing are on the church website, fumcmidweb.org.

Prime Chimers This choir is primarily for children in1st-5th grades who

have little or no music knowledge. The ability to focus for 45 minutes is

required. Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 4:15-5 pm in the Little Theater.

Start Date: Oct. 2.

Genesis Ringers This is a beginning bell choir, for youth (6th-12th

grades) and adults, where some basic music knowledge is required.

Previous chime or bell experience is NOT required. Rehearsals:

Wednesdays, 5:15-6 pm in the Bell Room. Start Date: Oct. 2.

Joyful Bells This is an advanced bell choir for youth and adults,

where ringers have a full understanding of music as a requirement.

Previous ringing experience is encouraged, but not required.

Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 8-9:15 pm in the Bell Room. Starting Date:

Oct. 3.

If you have any questions about any of the choirs above, please

contact Connie Nicholson, 839-9411 or conandbill@aol.com.

Carillon Choir This is an advanced bell choir for adults with a full

understanding of music as a requirement. Rehearsals: Wednesdays,

1-2:30 pm in the Bell Room. Director: Connie Nicholson.

UMCOR responds to

Hurricane Dorian damage

The United Methodist Committee on Relief has

already responded to the damage caused by Hurricane Dorian to

the Bahamas and are in close contact with Conference Disaster

Response Coordinators in Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina.

Contributions can be made online at www.umcor.org or by check to

FUMC for international relief and recovery efforts in the Bahamas and

the United States. One hundred percent of all contributions go to

their designated projects.

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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 www.fumcmidweb.org

Staff Phone Extensions and E-mail Addresses

MINISTRY LEADERSHIP

Senior Pastor - Rev. Anita Hahn ............................ 117 ..............ahahn@fumcmid.org

Associate Pastor - Rev. Jung Eun Yum ................... 145 ............. jeyum@fumcmid.org

Adult Ministries Pastor - Rev. Susan Kingsley .....................230 ................ skingsley@fumcmid.org

Director of Youth Ministry - John Engler ................. 112 ........... jengler@fumcmid.org

Director of Children’s Ministries - Abby Shephard .... 113 ........ashephard@fumcmid.org

Discipleship Leader - Heidi Kidd ............................ 129 ...............hkidd@fumcmid.org

Administrative Director - Noel Contardi .................. 114 ......... ncontardi@fumcmid.org

Pianist and Organist - Wesley Knust ...................... ................. wknust@fumcmid.org

PROGRAM & SUPPORT STAFF

Community Assistance - Maureen ..................................................... 989-835-8935

Activities Coordinator/Kitchen Mngr. - Pamela Wilson ....................... pwilson@fumcmid.org

Pastoral Staff Support - Tonya Simons................... 110 ........... tsimons@fumcmid.org

Discipleship Support - Victoria Ritter ..................... 118 ................. vritter@fumcmid.org

Membership/Music Support - Teri Beasley .............. 120 .......... tbeasley@fumcmid.org

Bookkeeper - Leslie Hiltunen ................................ 116 .......... lhiltunen@fumcmid.org

Building Supervisor - Tom Strauss ........................ 127 ........... tstrauss@fumcmid.org

Sound Ministry/IT Leader - Tom Randolph .............. 122 .............. tarandol@gmail.com

Receptionist - Marcia Payne .................................. 134 ........... mpayne@fumcmid.org

Webmaster - Jennifer Klingler ................................................ jklingler@fumcmid.org

Bulletin Announcements ............................................ announcements@fumcmid.org

Prayer Requests ..................................................................... prayer@fumcmid.org

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

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

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

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

Attendance

Sunday, Sept. 15

9:00 am - 225

11:15 am - 119

ONE-YEAR CHRONOLOGICAL BIBLE STUDY

Readings in the New Testament begin on Sept. 24. Any of these groups welcome

new people to join in this fall! Ques!ons? Contact Discipleship Leader,

Heidi Kidd, hkidd@fumcmid.org.

Margueri,e Kuhn Sun 10:15 -11:00 a.m. Li,le Theater

Bill & Kandis Pritche, Sun 6:15 -7:30 p.m. Pritche, Home

Heidi Kidd Wed 9:30 -11:00 a.m. Hearth Room

Margueri,e Kuhn Wed 6:00 -7:00 p.m. 3 & 4 Year-Old Room

Rev. Jung Yum Wed 6:00 -7:00 p.m. Chapel (NEW Chapel !me starts Oct. 2)

Peg Born Thu 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. Hearth Room

Connie Eaton Thu 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Riverside Lower Level Conf. Room

Rota!ng Leaders Fri 9:45 - 11:00 a.m. Independence Village

Rebecca Jamrog Fri 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Chapel

Rev. Susan Kingsley & Fri 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Church Library

Renae Clevenger

ONE-YEAR CHRONOLOGICAL BIBLE STUDY

Readings in the New Testament begin on Sept. 24. Any of these groups welcome

new people to join in this fall! Ques!ons? Contact Discipleship Leader,

Heidi Kidd, hkidd@fumcmid.org.

Margueri,e Kuhn Sun 10:15 -11:00 a.m. Li,le Theater

Bill & Kandis Pritche, Sun 6:15 -7:30 p.m. Pritche, Home

Heidi Kidd Wed 9:30 -11:00 a.m. Hearth Room

Margueri,e Kuhn Wed 6:00 -7:00 p.m. 3 & 4 Year-Old Room

Rev. Jung Yum Wed 6:00 -7:00 p.m. Chapel (NEW Chapel !me starts Oct. 2)

Peg Born Thu 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. Hearth Room

Connie Eaton Thu 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Riverside Lower Level Conf. Room

Rota!ng Leaders Fri 9:45 - 11:00 a.m. Independence Village

Rebecca Jamrog Fri 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Chapel

Rev. Susan Kingsley & Fri 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Church Library

Renae Clevenger