August 16, 2026 Worship
Worship for: August 16
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Rice/Soy Meal Packing Event
August 16, 2026
10:30 am
In-Person Worship
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Series Title: "A Beautiful Mess"
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16
Message: "Elijah: Saved By A Sacred Pause"
Pastor Paul Arnold
Exhaustion can skew our perspectives about people, problems, and about life itself. It happened to the Old Testament prophet, Elijah. Right after winning a great victory over the prophets of Baal, Elijah found himself in another highly stressful situation. As a result, the prophet got so drained and depressed that he wanted his life to be over. This Sunday, August 16, we will consider how God brought Elijah back from the brink.
WORSHIP HELPS-click the links below
Wesley Covenant Group Study begins the Week of August 23
One of the ways we increase our understanding of the words of Jesus is by better understanding what His life, death and resurrection was fulfilling. This fall we’ll look at the two books authored by the prophet Samuel with exploration of God’s holy purpose, the nature of sin, God’s awesome power, the gift of God’s Spirit, obedience to God, the nature of revelation, confidence in God, and politics and faith. Join us for this study by signing up via the link below or in person on August 16 before or after the service. For questions, please email cbeyler1023@gmail.com or contact the church office.
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NEWCOMERS If you are new to our community of faith, Pastor Paul would like to have a conversation with you and get to know you better. He wants to be your pastor and he hopes FUMC will be your church home. Please fill out the CONNECTION CARD found on our website. https://www.champaignfumc.org/connection-sheet
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PRAYER REQUESTS If you would like us to pray for you or your loved ones, email your prayer request to: info@champaignfumc.org OR fill out the prayer request form on our website.
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Come to the Downbeat – your God-given gifts are needed!
Calling ALL musicians! We mean it! Opera singers, shower singers, happy birthday singers, bell ringers, ding-a-lings and musicians in training! All humans from 3 years to 110 years are invited to give music at FUMC a try.
Rehearsals for FUMC musical ensembles resume their regular schedules soon. All interested musicians (and wanna-be musicians!) are welcome to join. The rumor that you have to be an exceptional musician to join is NOT TRUE! Invite your friends to join us. If you miss the first rehearsal, come to another! Contact Barbara Zachow for more information at 217-356-9078 or bzachow@comcast.net.
FIRST REGULAR REHEARSAL
Chancel Choir – Wednesday, August 19, 7:00 – 8:15 pm - Choir Room
Youth and adults of any age
Provide choral music in a variety of styles for worship services
Perceptions Praise Team - Thursday, August 13, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Sanctuary
Youth and adults of any age
Keyboard, guitar, drum set, vocalists, other instruments
Chancel Ringers – Tuesday, September 8, 6:00 – 7:00 pm - Bell Tables
Youth and Adults of any age
Intermediate or Advanced handbell experience
Provide music in a variety of styles for periodic worship services
Angel Choir - Sunday, September 13, 4:00 – 5:00 pm - Room J
3 years old through 5th graders
Singing, tone chimes, beginning bells, Orff and rhythm instruments, foundational music reading skills
Youth Music – Sunday, September 13, 5:00 – 6:00 pm - Choir Room
6th through 12th graders
Singing, intermediate bells, instruments, other artistic talents
FUMC also hosts Choral Union – Monday, September 14, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Choir Room
Adults with willingness to sing in and contribute to the community chorus, the ability to match pitch, and the ability to produce a pleasing vocal sound
Give periodic concerts throughout the community
August 9, 2026 Worship
Worship for: August 9
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
August 9, 2026
10:30 am
In-Person Worship
and
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Series Title: "A Beautiful Mess"
Scripture: Luke 14:7-11
Message: "In Defense of Downward Mobility"
Pastor Paul Arnold
Many Christians enjoy good reputations, comfortable incomes, and other outward signs of success. There is nothing wrong with this, as long as these fruits of the “good life” are by-products of the lives we lead, instead of becoming the aims of our existence. This Sunday, August 9, we will examine the role that healthy humility can play in keeping all kinds of blessings flowing into our lives.
WORSHIP HELPS-click the links below
Adult Sunday School Resumes on August 16
♥ STAY CONNECTED ♥
PLEASE REGISTER your attendance by commenting on our Facebook page during the worship service. We'd love it if you would fill out a connection card!
PLEASE EXPLORE OUR WEBSITE: champaignfumc.org
NEWCOMERS If you are new to our community of faith, Pastor Paul would like to have a conversation with you and get to know you better. He wants to be your pastor and he hopes FUMC will be your church home. Please fill out the CONNECTION CARD found on our website. https://www.champaignfumc.org/connection-sheet
SIGN UP FOR MORE! If you would like to receive weekly letters from the pastor and church news, please go to our website and fill out our CONNECTION CARD!
PRAYER REQUESTS If you would like us to pray for you or your loved ones, email your prayer request to: info@champaignfumc.org OR fill out the prayer request form on our website.
DONATE ONLINE through Vanco or Paypal, on our website!
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FUMC Bible Study - Weeks of August 23 - November 15
One of the ways we increase our understanding of the words of Jesus is by better understanding what His life, death and resurrection was fulfilling. This fall we’ll look at the two books authored by the prophet Samuel with exploration of God’s holy purpose, the nature of sin, God’s awesome power, the gift of God’s Spirit, obedience to God, the nature of revelation, confidence in God, and politics and faith. Join us for this study by signing up via the link or QR code below, or in person on August 9 and 16 prior to service. For questions, please email cbeyler1023@gmail.com or contact the church office.
Sign up: https://bit.ly/44v0AMW
Order the book: https://bit.ly/4wCCo7l
Adult Sunday School Resumes on August 16
Minds In Motion - Summer 2026
United Women in Faith News - May 2026 Issue
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