Pentecost Sunday – May 19
9 a.m. - Learning Adventures for our youth IS BACK.
10 a.m. Worship Pentecost – God is “Bursting In” Wear red, orange or yellow – and hang on to your seats! Our adult and children's choirs will be singing too!
10:20pm Sprouts Sunday School (kids go down to Sunday School after children's message)
Celebration of Life for Burt Tappert ... May 18 at 11 a.m. in our sanctuary. Rev. Martin Deppe, a former IPUMC pastor, will join Pastor Katherine in leading the service. Rev. Phil Sheets, another former pastor, will be present to share one of his favorite “Burt stories.” A reception will follow with light refreshments.
Burt loved our church organ. The family would like memorials to go to the Organ Fund. You can make an online donation to the Organ Fund through our web.
Join us on Facebook. Pastor Katherine is posting regularly!
This past Sunday we were graced with the presence of Rev. Karl Sokol, his wife, Ann, and their 4 children. Pastor Karl and Ann were here at IPUMC 10 years ago, when Karl was our student pastor. Now, he and Ann are trying to start a new church in Brookfield, IL - Compassion United Methodist Church of Brookfield, Illinois - a new Faith Community. http://compassionumc.com
It was a pleasure having Pastor Karl deliver the sermon on Sunday. Pastor Karl's message was titled, "Get to Work". We were reminded that the kingdom of God is here now, but not yet fulfilled. Jesus says that all barriers among people have been removed. Yet, we still have pain, torment, and sorrow. We are to be God's witnesses to the end of the earth, living as if we are brothers and sisters.
Pastor Karl emphasized that there is a promise of life and we can have it abundantly. We need to take on the character of Jesus, showing love, compassion, and being a beacon of love. We are to look out for the ends of the earth and tell Jesus' story. We are to be laborers for Christ, doing the work of God. Are you ready to "get to work"?
The Power of Prayer - Are you in need of prayer? Do you know of someone else who is? Do you have a joy to share? The Prayer Network of IPUMC is here to serve you. If you would like to join us in this Prayer Ministry, know someone who needs prayers, or would like prayers for yourself, go to the web site Prayer Board.
Prayers shared through the Prayer Network (20 persons strong) are kept confidential, unless otherwise indicated. The requests will be collected and shared with the Network. Remember, prayers are powerful.