March 15, 2026 Worship

Worship for: March 15
Fourth Sunday in Lent
UMCOR Sunday

March 15, 2026
10:30 am

In-Person Worship
and
Find our online Worship:
on Facebook

and on YouTube

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13
Message: Defending Extravagance
Pastor Paul Arnold

Many Christians have been taught to take a dim view of extravagance. Thrift, practicality, and other similar values have deep roots in our faith tradition. But extravagance does not always equal waste. This Sunday, March 15, we will consider the response of Jesus to an anonymous woman who threw caution to the winds.     

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BULLETIN

ANNOUNCEMENTS

UMCOR Sunday is
March 15, 2026

Gifts to this special churchwide offering support United Methodist Committee on Relief’s administrative costs, ensuring that 100% of donations made to UMCOR throughout the year go directly to U.S. and international disaster response and humanitarian efforts.

Envelopes will be available at church on Sunday, March 15. Make checks payable to FUMC with UMCOR Sunday on the memo line. You can also donate on our website: https://www.champaignfumc.org/ under the GIVE tab. Please designate that it’s for UMCOR Sunday.

Thank you!

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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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March 8, 2026 Worship

Worship for: March 8
Third Sunday in Lent
Daylight Saving Time Begins

March 8, 2026
10:30 am

In-Person Worship
and
Find our online Worship:
on Facebook
and on YouTube

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40
Message: Jesus on the Street
Pastor Paul Arnold

Most of us would strive for impeccable Christian conduct if we found ourselves in a literal, face-to-face meeting with Jesus. But how would our lives be changed if we learned to see his face in the faces of strangers in need? We will consider that question in light of the parable of the sheep and the goats, found in Matthew 25. Join us this Sunday as we consider the possibility of meeting Jesus on the streets of the neighborhoods where we live, work, and go to church. 

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 BULLETIN

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Turn your Clocks Ahead One Hour Before You Go to Sleep Saturday Night

♥ 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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March 1, 2026 Worship

Worship for: March 1
Second Sunday in Lent
Communion

March 1, 2026
10:30 am

In-Person Worship
and
Find our online Worship:
on Facebook
and on YouTube

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13
Message: Jesus in the Wilderness
Pastor Paul Arnold

We are accustomed to thinking of Jesus as a healer, teacher, advocate for the downtrodden, and as our friend. Most of all, we think of his death and resurrection, which make our salvation possible. But we may not often think of Jesus as person who was tested in some of the same ways that we are tested. Join us this Sunday, as we consider the struggles with temptation that Jesus faced during his 40 days in the wilderness. 

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 BULLETIN

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday School Dates

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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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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 $12. 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. We’ll drive if the restaurant is too far from the church.)

Restaurant Schedule:

March 3 - Neil St. Blues

March 10 - Jupiter’s

March 17 - Aspen Tap House

March 24 - Big Grove

 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.


Ash Wednesday Worship Service - February 18

Worship for: February 18
Ash Wednesday

 February 18, 2026
12:00 pm and 6:00 pm

In-Person Worship
and

Find our online Worship:

on Facebook (6:00 pm)
and on YouTube (6:00 pm)

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:10
Message: Ambassadors for Christ
Pastor Paul Arnold

WORSHIP HELPS-click the links below

BULLETIN

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 ♥ 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!

DONATE ONLINE through Vanco or Paypal, on our website!

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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FUMC Lenten Bible Study

As we approach the beginning of Lent and path to the cross, how would you answer the question, why did Jesus have to die? The forgiveness of sins may come to mind quickly, but what about the other reasons? Join us for a seven-week study of Adam Hamilton’s new book, Why Did Jesus Have to Die? as we explore the different puzzle pieces that make up the purpose of the Crucifixion. Sign up through the link below, register in person on February 1 and 8 before and after service, or contact the church office. Your group’s first meeting will be the week of February 16. 

 Sign up: bit.ly/4oFaEL5

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