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Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Joys and Concerns from Yesterday’s Worship Services Joy for the beautiful weather—Janet Roney Joy for the recovery of Eric Shuman—Lois Shuman Joy for a family members who got good medical news—Esther Nelson Concerns for Norma Hickenbottom, … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Today is National Polar Bear Day Check out one of the “live” polar bear cam sites:  https://www.explore.org/livecams/polar-bears-international/polar-bear-cam Birthdays and Anniversaries for March Anniversaries   Mar.  9,  George and Valee Selby Birthdays: Mar.  2  Melissa Krieger      … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith An Organizational Map of Our Church We have two primary centers of organization in our church:  the Bridging Table and the Church Council.   The Bridging Table (something new) coordinates all the ministries of the church, schedules them, makes sure they … Continue reading →

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 My day began a little after 5 a.m., going over “paperwork” and getting ready for the day.  Bible reading, prayer, devotional reading, writing in my diary, assembling thoughts for this coming Sunday’s sermon, … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Joys and Concerns from Sunday Morning The Lord miraculously moved in a work situation (anonymous) Prayers for a niece fighting cancer (anonymous) For the Mitchell family in Kentucky who lost their preemie daughter, Briley Maria (Lynn … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Worship This Sunday Scripture:  Exodus 3: 1-12 Sermon:  Fire for Everyone Praise Team Music:  Who You Say I Am, Come As You Are, I Need Thee Every Hour, How Great Is Our God Hymns:  O God Our Help in Ages … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith News Around the Church Last night’s Ash Wednesday service included about 30 people.  Unfortunately, our musicians were out sick and we had to improvise with music from Spotify.  But everyone was gracious and we are off to a … Continue reading →

Sullivan UMC—J. Michael Smith Notes from around the church We had a wonderful evening last night at the pancake and sausage dinner. It was a joy to see everyone working together—frying sausages, flipping pancakes, brewing coffee, cleaning tables…and eating and … Continue reading →

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 →