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Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Pastoral Note:  Mary Storm was in the hospital in Springfield for several days but was scheduled today to return home to her residence for care there.  We keep her in our prayers. Change of Plans:  Tomorrow’s open house at … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith A quick check in with you today.  I’ll be in New Orleans tonight, then fly home tomorrow. My days in Sullivan this week are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  Drop me an email jms754@gmail.com or a text (217) 898-3148 if you … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Correction on April birthdays I inadvertently left off page two of the birthday list Yvonne sent me.  Here is the whole month: 4/2 – Mackenzie Hoss 4/6 – Amanda Sanner 4/7 – Angie Reed 4/8 – Theresa Shaw 4/12 … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Lots of Important News Today NEWS ITEM #1:  Kat (Kathleen) Pound Will Be Our New Administrative Executive I am delighted to announce that Kat Pound has agreed to fill a long vacant administrative role for our church.   If … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Maundy Thursday Service Tonight—7 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt, tomorrow, 4:30               (if there is rain, the event will be moved to the church—check with Kendall) EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP:  9 A.M. IN SANCTUARY               One worship service for Easter News … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith EASTER SUNDAY:  9 a.m. worship in the sanctuary ALSO:  Maundy Thursday worship in sanctuary (Thursday) at 7 p.m. ALSO:  Easter Egg Hunt for children, Friday, 4:30 p.m. News Item:  Worship Time Change After Easter Starting Sunday, April 12, our new … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Looking for Organizers… It is time to get organized for several events that are coming up fast If you are interested in helping to organize any of these events              Whether you are an old timer and … Continue reading →

First United Methodist Church, Sullivan Our building has been dedicated to the glory of God.  Its purpose is to provide hospitality, beauty, and functionality for worship, fellowship, Christian growth, and service. We welcome people from the community who wish to use … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Yesterday in Worship Lots of palm branch waving, music, joy. Joys and Concerns from yesterday: My schedule in town this week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday—all day I am in town an extra day this week and will … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Worship This Sunday  Two worship services—9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Palm Sunday—including our Parade of Palms in both services Scripture:  Matthew 21: 1011 Sermon:  Palm Sunday Satire Praise Music:  Hosanna Praise Is Rising, Agnus Dei, Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior, … Continue reading →