Author Archives: J. Michael Smith

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Joys and Concerns from worship services yesterday …for an end to the draught (Susan Connor) …for the family of Andy Bolsen …thanks for our musicians in both worship services  (Chip Hagen) …for the health of Mardi Gott … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Two important events this coming week:  one for our friendships and one for our faith FRIENDSHIP:  Tuesday 5-7 (February 17) Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner FAITH:  Wednesday 6 p.m. (February 18) Ash Wednesday Worship Pastor Hours This Coming Week  (notice the … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Yesterday was “Allow the Pastor One Mistake Day” I wrote and sent the daily post out last night around 6 p.m., but evidently my fingers did not hit the right buttons.  So nobody received it.  Here is yesterday’s … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Today is National Inventors’ Day Hats off to Josephine Cochrane, inventor of the first mechanical dishwasher.  Josephine Garis was living in Shelbyville, IL, with her sister when she married William Cochran.  To distinguish herself from her husband she … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith People News United Women of Faith (from Teresa Lane)  The UWF is planning to order T-shirts with the UWF logo on them and a Bible verse on the back.  We are having a light luncheon on March 2 … Continue reading →

Good News: Guardrails Hymn: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise https://open.spotify.com/track/2M5eCbD9vyvKBIJD048Sme?si=a097116a7134448a Hymn: Thy Word https://open.spotify.com/track/58OoLCgCm83Wogp7JLl30g?si=f86f9f622daa4fae

April 27, 2025 The Good Word: Doubt and Faith (John 20: 19-29 Music for Second Sunday of Easter Thine Be the Glory https://open.spotify.com/track/63m8NpUZv6YRrdkYebVZtQ?si=7c493b6f2c1c447e Faith Is the Victory https://open.spotify.com/track/14buHIzmELtCubQbWlUmap?si=82aaa08a18de49cc Faith While Trees Are Still in Blossom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOy4VyRlXMA

April 20, 2025 Hymn: Christ the Lord is Risen Today Scripture and Sermon: The First Easter (John 19:58ff.) Song: The Holy City Hymn: Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise Hymn: The Strife Is O’er, The Battle Won Hymn: The … Continue reading →

April 13, 2025 Hymn: All Glory, Laud, and Honor Scripture and Sermon: Mark 11: 1-10 “Soft Power” Hymn: Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know (Geneseo Grace UMC 2022)

THIS WEEK’S GOOD NEWS IS TITLED: DUAL CITIZENSHIP: Click Here for the podcast or Click Here for the manuscript instead AND Click Here for the Deep Dive into Philippians 3, the Bible Study I’ve prepared Music that accompanies today’s GOOD … Continue reading →