Author Archives: J. Michael Smith

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Earlier today: I sent a notice to the congregation about Norma Hickenbottom, who passed away about 3 p.m. after being in hospice for a couple weeks.  She was staying with Joe Pound, who was taking care of … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Sunday Worship Worship services at 9:30 a.m. (Friendship Hall) and 11:00 a.m. (Sanctuary) Scripture for Sunday:  Luke 10: 25-37 Sermon topic:  Kindness Praise Team Music:  Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord, Holy Spirit, Gratitude, Your Grace is enough … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith A busy day around the church today.  I saw a number of you coming and going—mostly distributing food to various people in our community. I saw Bob White, who reported that Mary is coming along, although not … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Out of Town Today I’m just getting in from Springfield, where I took my brother to the hospital for surgery.  He had a mass growing inside his chest, benign, that needed to be removed before it got … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith NEW PASTOR TO BE ANNOUNCED THIS COMING SUNDAY Our district superintendent, Sara Isbell, has introduced the incoming pastor (July 1) to our Pastor Parish Relations Committee.  The committee was very pleased, but they have been trusted to … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Baby News Eleanor Hoss is home!  She had a delayed trip through the NIC unit at Carle for a couple days—but is adjusting well and got to come home for the first time this afternoon. Finance News … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith TIME CHANGE SUNDAY–AND ONE SERVICE (not two) THIS WEEK Okay—it’s not really breaking news—but I just wanted to give everyone an extra reminder so you won’t miss church. ONE CHURCH SERVICE THIS SUNDAY:  MARCH 8—10 A.M. FRIENDSHIP … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Some very good news today:  Laura Elder’s son, caught in the Near East when war broke out last week, has made it out safely and is now in Germany.  For several days Laura did not know whether he … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Member update: Ron Weaver had surgery this afternoon and came through fine.  He’s been in quite a bit of misery for a few days and this should get him up and going soon. Around the Church Today … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Launch of Bridging Table The newly created “Bridging Table” will launch tomorrow with sessions at noon and 6 p.m. for individuals wishing to be more involved in the church’s ministries.  All programs will go through the Bridging … Continue reading →