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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 →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith There was no Pastor’s Post yesterday as I got it done too late to get it sent out.  Our program is set up to not bother anyone after 9 p.m.  (Thankfully!) Children’s Easter Egg Hunt—April 3, 4:30 p.m. … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Candy Orders I just sent a robo-call out to let everyone know that IF they ordered Easter Egg candies from the church—the order is ready and can be picked up either tomorrow (Wednesday) between 9 and … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Note:  Today has been a “throw away” day for me, as I had one of my eye injections (for retinal problems) earlier today.  I get the injections every seven weeks, and am wiped out for the rest of … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Worship This Sunday Scripture:  Genesis 1: 1-31 Sermon:  “Goodness” (Fruits of the Holy Spirit series) Praise Team Music:  Forever, Goodness of God, More Like Jesus, Your Love Never Fails Hymns:  For the Beauty of the Earth, Amazing Grace, Joyful Joyful … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Seed Planting Time This is the month when I begin to morph into a gardener for another season.  I’ve got the vegetable and flower beds cleaned out, the first perennials of the year are making their appearance, … Continue reading →