Author Archives: J. Michael Smith

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Hospital News Norma Hickenbottom is in Sarah Bush Hospital trying to get her strength back.  Serious breathing problems. Statistical News I submitted our 2025 “statistical report” to the annual conference earlier today.  Some numbers were hard to find, … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Highlights of the day Save the Date The men set two dates for burgers and brats this year:  May 23 and September 5  (Saturday before Memorial Day and Saturday before Labor Day.) Quote It’s not often that someone … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Joys and Concerns from Sunday Morning This Week Statistically Speaking Ryan Burge is a pastor who loves statistics and passes them on in a daily blog.  Here was what he discovered and posted earlier today on people’s … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Worship This Sunday Hours I Am in Town this Coming Week Remember:  I can be reached any day by text or phone at 217-898-3148 or email jms754@gmail.com Around the Church this Coming Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith News Around the Church Personal Note Jie and I will be spending the day in Lisle, Illinois celebrating the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Horse with part of our family. As I noted … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Notes from around the church Hope to see you at our Ash Wednesday worship tonight.

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith The Tuesday-Wednesday Combo this Week Shrove Tuesday is our chance to eat, have fun, and welcome the community with our friendliness.  Join us tonight between 5 and 7 for pancakes and sausage. Ash Wednesday is a reminder … Continue reading →

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 →