Mt Vernon United Methodist Church
2201 CR 900 E, Champaign, Illinois 61822
(217) 359-6183
Worship at 10:30 AM
(Childrens Sunday School during worship)
Welcome to our web-site! If you are learning about Mt. Vernon Church in Champaign, IL for the first time, we welcome you and invite you to participate in worship service as well as other activities and programs. If you would like more information about the church, or would like to speak to someone, please call 352-1810.
To contact Rev. Dr. Rachel Berry e-mail Rachel.Berry@SIC.edu or phone 359-0196.

The purpose of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church in Champaign, IL is to welcome everyone into the family of God.
Our Mission is:
-to love God and neighbor as Jesus taught
-to learn together of God's love and grace
-to serve others by using our God given gifts and talents
-to be witness of our faith in God through Jesus Christ to all the world

Please check your weekly church bulletin for more information on these and other events.

Ministry and Fellowship Opportunities:

Thank you!!! to everyone who helped with the 60th suprise birthday party for Rev. John Kraps. So far we have raised $1,950 for the well in Liberia!!!

Read about UMC work in Liberia at:
www.iriquoisriverdistrict.org/liberia2.htm

Adult Sunday School Class:
Sue Arbuckle is leading a class titled: "Noah Built The Ark In The Sunshine"
Classes will start in September.

WANTED!!! Closet musicians! Pull out those instruments, dust 'em off!!! We've had a great response so far! Come and join in the fun! You don't have to make all the practices, just what you can.
Music for certain instruments is available in the Narthex or you can email Rev. Rachel at rachel.berry@sic.edu and she will mail some to you! If you have a guitar that could be loaned for practice please contact Rev. Rachel.

UM101 Online introductory course about The United Methodist Church. Cost is $12 per person. Sign up now for UM101, produced by United Methodist Communications, by going to http://training.umcom.org

Illinois Great Rivers Conference News to sign up for the Conference ListServ go to www.igrac.org

Prayer Chain: If you would like to be part of the Prayer Chain, please contact Myra Francis.

Newsletter: If you have anything to report from your committee, any news items, or announcements to have included in the newsletter, please contact Lorie Hatfield. Lorie has a mail slot at church and an E-mail addresses: loriehat@yahoo.com
If you would be willing to help collate the Newsletter, let Lorie know also.

UMM Meetings: United Methodist Men normally meet for breakfast the third Sunday morning of the month at 7:30 a.m.

First Saturday Breakfast Club: Join your Mt. Vernon friends and neighbors around the breakfast table at Bakers Square on the FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH at 8:30 a.m. The food is good, the company "outstanding." It is a great time for fellowship. Put it on your calendar and come when you can. You'll find it a fine way to begin your weekend. EVERYONE IS INVITED.

OUTREACH MINISTRIES:

Cunningham Children's Home! If you ever want to get involved in the good work this United Methodist institution is doing, call Stephanie at 337-9074. She is a delightful person and you'll love working with her!

Helping Hands:
Please remember to bring donations of toilet paper and crackers.
Toilet paper is the most demanded item as it can not be purchased with food stamps.
These items are collected on the first Sunday of the month in the Church narthex.

Salt & Light: accepts stained and unusable clothing. Must be placed in a plastic bag, tied, and marked for recycling.

Change of Address:
Ruth Brock has moved to:
406 N 3rd Street
Fisher, IL 61843

College Addresses:
Lisa Cameron - lcameron@stlcop.edu
Jeff Graham - jwgraham@ilstu.edu
Teresa Sherman - tas5587@aol.com

Sympathy to:
The Collins family on the death of Thea Collins on February 5th. Thea was 101 years old.
Thank you to all that helped with the memorial service on Feb 16th at Mt. Vernon

Please call if you know of persons to be visited or have any announcements to be included in the bulletin: Phone 352-1810 or 359-0196
Send E-mail to Mt Vernon: MTVChamp@gbgmchurches.gbgm-umc.org

Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church would like to thank,

for making this web-site space available.

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