February 23, 2025 Worship

Worship for: February 23
7th Sunday after the Epiphany
Family Fun Sunday

February 16, 2025
10:30 am

In-Person Worship
and
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Scripture Reading
Luke 15:3-7

Thoughts
Reverend Julia Melgreen

WORSHIP HELPS-click the links below

BULLETIN

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Beginning of Lent

March 5

Ash Wednesday Services 

at 12:15 and 6:00 pm

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Walking Talking Lunch Bunch - Every Tuesday

Building Reserve and Health:
A Walking and Lunch Program

FUMC has been blessed with funding from the United Methodist Foundation to start a weekly exercise, fitness, and nutrition program for adults in our congregation and community. We are happy to announce that Debbie Chew will lead the program. Debbie has many years of experience in directing physical rehabilitation programs.

Each session will consist of gentle warm up exercises, walking, and a time for a shared lunch. The walking will be adapted for varying levels of speed and endurance. No fee is required to participate. The costs per person for lunch will be $10. Funding may be available for those who would benefit from assistance with food costs.

Please join us in Friendship Center on:

Date: Tuesdays

Time: 11:30 a.m. (We walk from the church at 12:20 to the restaurant.)

Restaurant Schedule:

February 4 - Hacienda Agave

February 11 - Jupiter’s

February 18 - Bunny’s

February 25 - Farren’s

 Walkers and volunteers to assist with the program are welcome!! Please contact the church office at 217-356-9078 for any questions or further details.

First Rehearsals of 2025

Chancel Choir: Wednesday, January 15, 7:00 pm in the Choir Room

Perceptions Praise Team: Thursday, January 16, 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary

Angel Choir: Sunday, January 19, 4:00 pm in Room J

Chancel Ringers: Tuesday, January 21, 6:00 pm in the Balcony

Youth Music: Sunday, January 26, 5:00 pm in the Choir Room

Choral Union: Monday, January 27, 7:00 pm in the Choir Room

Save the Dates

Angel Choir Musical: Land of the Lost and Found, Sunday, April 27

Major Music Sunday, Sunday, May 11