“The Marks of the Cross: Humility” Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis ... · 2/25/2018 · PRELUDE “Come,...

“The Marks of the Cross: Humility”

Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis February 25, 2018

Midland First United Methodist Church

Order of Worship - 9AM

February 25, 2018 Liturgist: Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Maxwell

GREETINGS & SHARING OF ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

PRELUDE “Come, Ye Sinners” arr. R. Schram

Wesley Men - Grace Marra, director

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

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Jesus, the Lord of heaven and earth, came to earth to show

God’s love.

People: While on earth he did not demand his rights as God.

Leader: But he humbled himself, lived among us, and experienced our

struggles. People: In his humility he was nailed to a cross and died for our sins.

Leader: As followers of Jesus Christ we are also called to be humble.

People: We are not to consider ourselves greater than others.

All: In humility Jesus gave his life on the cross, so in humility may we

serve one another. Amen.

*HYMN “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” #154

UNISON PRAYER

Loving Lord, we crowd our lives with so much activity that it is hard to find

time for you. We become so focused on ourselves, we can overlook

those around us who are searching for hope. We fill our spiritual

emptiness with junk, rather than feasting on your mercy. Forgive us, O

Lord, and open our eyes, that we may see the great love you have

shown us. Open our hearts, that we may join you in serving the broken of

the world. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Amen.

ANTHEM “The Narrow Way” arr. J. L. Scott

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

Children are invited to head to KidZone during the Offertory, and they can be picked up in The Hub after worship. Children may also remain in this service with their families.

Offertory

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

*Prayer of Dedication

HYMN (seated) “O How I Love Jesus” #170

READING OF THE WORD

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

Scripture Reading & Response Philippians 2:6-11, Mark 15:31-32

Leader: This is the word of God.

People: Thanks be to God!

SERMON “The Marks of the Cross: Humility” Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis

*HYMN “My Jesus, I Love Thee” #172

*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 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.

A note from the Director of Music, Jantz Black: This weekend, the members of Carillon Choir and I have traveled to a

special handbell event in Kettering, Ohio. Please welcome Diana Kurin

as our guest pianist at the 9 am service and guest keyboardist at the

11:15 am service. Diana is an active piano teacher and church pianist in

the Midland area. Be sure to thank her for sharing her gifts with us today!

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

Landis Lenten Study, Little Theater;

Mead Study Group, Rm. 14; The Forum Class, Hearth Rm.;

Confirmation Class, Rm. 18; New Members, Conference Rm.

Children & Youth Sunday School - 10:15 am

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

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

5th-7th grades, The LOFT (Rm. 34); Sr. High, Sr. High Lounge

Childcare/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 Curt and Karol Grapentine on the

death of John C. Cupp, Karol’s brother-in-law, on February 10.

Sympathy and prayers for Kathleen (Kitty) Werth on the death of

her mother, Leona Dopp, on February 8.

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

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Volume 44, Issue 8 February 25, 2018

�March 11 issue due Wed., Feb. 28 �March 18 issue due Wed., March 7

e-mail your information by noon on the

due date to announcements@

fumcmid.org

Upcoming Bulletin

Deadlines

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 & 11:15 AM

“The Marks of the Cross: Humility”

Phil. 2:6-11, Mark 15:31-32

Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis

Attendance

Sunday, Feb. 11

9 am - 216

11:15 am - 166

BRONZEFEST 2018 –

“Let Music Ring!”

Livestreaming today at 4 pm

This weekend, our Carillon

Choir has traveled to

Kettering, Ohio to participate in a special

handbell event including six bronze-level

(highly advanced) bell choirs playing under

the direction of Fred Gramann. The Carillon

Choir will also premiere a new handbell

composition by Jantz Black during the

program. The livestream will be available at

http://www.ketsda.org/live-stream-and-

media/live-stream so plan to join us and look

for some familiar faces!

MISTER JANTZ’S NEIGHBORHOOD

Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 7 pm

For audition information, contact Mister Jantz

by Feb. 16 at [email protected] or 989-835-

6797 ext. 137.

VOLUME 44, ISSUE 8 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS February 25, 2018

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Worship - 9 & 11:15 AM | Sanctuary

March 4 “The Marks of the Cross: Knowing Christ”

Third Sunday of Lent John Engler

John 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 1:6-12, John 4:39-42

March 11 “The Marks of the Cross: Restored Relationships”

Fourth Sunday of Lent Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis

II Corinthians 5:17-21, Ephesians 2:14-17

Coming in Worship

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:

Feb. 28: stuffed shells with arrabbiata sauce, meatballs, breadsticks,

salad bar, dessert

March 7: taco/nacho bar, fruit, salad bar, dessert

Mid-Week Worship | 6:15 PM | Chapel

February 28 “Mister Jantz’s Neighborhood” Jantz Black

March 7 “My Call to Ministry” Rev. Susan Kingsley


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Our church is a handicap accessible facility. Parking for

the handicapped is available in three areas around the

church: on Main Street, on Fitzhugh Street, and in the

parking lot across Larkin Street. You can avoid using steps

by using the exterior ramp at the Fitzhugh entrance, by

entering from Larkin and using the interior ramp, or using

the new ramp at the Main Street entrance. Also, a

reminder to use handrails when using steps, especially

exterior steps that may be slippery in bad weather.

Calling All Seasoned Adults!

Please join us for a cup of coffee, a muffin,

conversation, and an interesting program on

Friday, March 2, at 10 am in the Little Theater.

Did you get that? No night driving on winter

roads and no advance food preparation!

Program: The Midland County Search and Rescue Unit

Presenter: Dennis Caney

When someone is missing, what do you do? Who do you call?

Come and learn about this all-volunteer organization, which is part of

the Midland County Emergency Management System.

Traffic Alert!

Due to the M-20 bridge

construction project, there

will be some shifts in traffic

patterns. Left and right turns

from Jerome Street/M20

onto Larkin and Main streets

will be restricted.

A signed detour route will

be provided for motorists

wishing to access

Downtown Midland.

Prior to construction, Main Street will be closed in both directions at

Jerome Street/M-20 to allow for construction site preparation.

Please plan accordingly. For more information, visit

cityofmidlandmi.gov.


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Did You Borrow These Books?

Some Stephen Ministry books that belonged to the

church are missing, and we'd like to include them in

our church library. If you've borrowed any of these

books and are finished with them, please drop them off

in the church library drop box. Thank you!

Facing Forward: Life After Cancer Treatment by National Cancer

Institute

Taking Time: Support for People with Cancer by National Cancer

Institute

Helping People Cope: A Guide for Families Facing Cancer by Joan

Hermann

Experiencing Grief by H. Norman Wright

A Time to Grieve (4-book set) by Kenneth Haugk

The Anger Workbook: An Interactive Guide to Anger Management by

Les Carter

A Handbook for Survivors of Sexual Assault by MI Coalition Against

Domestic and Sexual Violence

Communicating With Compassion Leader Guide by Karen Fox

Proven Promises by Dr. Howard Vanderwell

Marriage and Family Weekend Conference March 16-17

It’s a weekend with the Smalleys, and you are

invited! Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley are this year’s

Midland Community Family Ministries speakers. Greg

(son of Gary Smalley) and Erin have blessed many through their books

and motivational talks. This year, the weekend will include two

separate events and both will be held at the Midland Nazarene

Church, 5700 Jefferson Ave, Midland.

Friday, March 16, 6:30-9 pm “Parenting In Blended Families”

Saturday, March 17, 6:30-9 pm “Secrets For Lifelong Romance”

For more information and tickets go to www.mcfamilyministries.org.

You can also get in touch with our church contact for this event, Janet

Kroon, at 835-5814.


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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?

Sub�itti�g I�f�r�ati�� f�r

Bu��eti� A��u�ce�e�ts & Website

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.

At the Movies Two great movies are coming to Midland: “Samson” and “I Can Only

Imagine.”

“Samson” was released on Feb. 16

and is based on the powerful

Biblical epic of a champion

chosen by God to deliver Israel.

His supernatural strength and

impulsive decisions quickly pit him

against the oppressive Philistine

empire. After being betrayed by a

wicked prince and a beautiful

temptress, Samson is captured and blinded by his enemies. Samson

calls upon his God once more for supernatural strength and turns

imprisonment and blindness into final victory. Rated PG-13, 1 hour and

50 minutes.

“I Can Only Imagine,” which will

be released on March 16, tells the

story behind the song that has

brought hope to so many and

the writer, Bart Millard. A gripping

reminder of the power of

forgiveness, this movie beautifully

illustrates that no one is ever too

far from God’s love - or from an

eternal home in Heaven. Rated PG, 1 hour and 50 minutes.


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New Spirit Singers Sundays, 7-8 pm • Choir Room

Join us for singing, community,

and a worship prep for your week!

Contact Maranda Ginop

231.838.9989 • [email protected]

Fellowship & Service for

Middle School and

Sr. High Youth

Middle School & 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, [email protected]

February 25

Middle School: Bowling

Sr. High: Bowling

March 4:

Middle School: Olympics

Sr. High: Olympics

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Join Us for Food, Fellowship, & Faith! Wednesday nights

5:15 - 6:45 pm

Fellowship Hall

Please join us in Fellowship Hall each Wednesday evening anytime

between 5:15 and 6:45 pm for a buffet style meal. Stop in for a quick

dinner or stay awhile and enjoy some fellowship time. These dinners

also offer a great opportunity to bring a new friend for a very relaxed

introduction to our church.

No reservations necessary, just come as you can each week. It's a

great time for relaxing and connecting with your church family. Free-

will donations accepted.


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Sermon Notes

Preacher: Date: Scripture:


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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

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

Open Hearts.

Open Minds.

Open Doors.

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