August 30, 2026 Worship

Worship for: August 30
14th Sunday after Pentecost

August 30, 2026
10:30 am

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Series Title: "A Beautiful Mess"
Scripture: Mark 4:30-32
Message: "Baby Steps to a Better Life"
Pastor Paul Arnold

Practitioners in many fields would agree that baby steps can lead to big blessings. Psychology, health, and finances would be just some of the areas where the influence of small life adjustments is evident. And, baby steps are vital in the most important realm of all—our walks with God. Join us this Sunday, August 30, as we consider an important teaching from Jesus in The Parable of the Mustard Seed.  

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Rally Day - September 13

Please join us for Rally Day on Sunday, September 13! 

We’ll be having Cracker Barrel together in Friendship Center!! 

RSVP for lunch by calling the church office at 217-356-9078. 

♥ 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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August 23, 2026 Worship

Worship for: August 23
13th Sunday after Pentecost

August 23, 2026
10:30 am

In-Person Worship
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Series Title: "A Beautiful Mess"
Scripture: John 9:1-10
Message: "When Narratives Need To Change"
Pastor Paul Arnold

The way we understand ourselves and our experiences affects the quality and impact of our lives. God’s perfect knowledge of our past and our potential can liberate us from notions about ourselves that hold us back. Join us this Sunday, August 23, as we consider the breakthrough story of a man born blind. 

  WORSHIP HELPS-click the links below

BULLETIN

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Rally Day - September 13

Please join us for Rally Day on Sunday, September 13! 

We’ll be having Cracker Barrel together in Friendship Center!! 

RSVP for lunch by calling the church office at 217-356-9078. 

♥ 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!

// CONNECT WITH US //

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

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

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