Hello Channahon UMC Members, Family and Friends,
May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully.
Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.
Ephesians 3:19 NLT
This week & next: General Info & Reminders:
Youth Group (6th – 12th grade) meets Tonight July 16th – 7pm – 8pm at Minooka UMC – 1210 Ridge Rd. Please let Brittany know if kids are planning to attend.
Pastor Ayla (pronounced EYE-LA) Samson – can be reached temporarily at PastorAyla05@gmail.com (Pastor@channahonumc.org is under construction) and for emergency pastoral care 773-729-0522 .
Church Office Hours – are 9am – 1pm (Tue-Fri) – next week – VBS July 22-24 (Tue-Thur) will be 1p – 4pm, ,(Friday back to 9a-1pm)
HUGE FABRIC SALE – ‘Pieces of the Heart Quilting Guild of Morris ’ is hosting a fabric sale in Fellowship Hall this week beginning tomorrow, July 17-18 & 19 – 9am to 4pm all 3 days. Open to the public – GREAT PRICES – Thrift Shop is also open 10am – 2pm tomorrow 7/17.
VBS 2025 (Combined with MUMC)– ‘True North” – begins Sunday July 20th thru Thur -24, with a celebration on VBS SUNDAY – June 27th after service – Fun-Food & Games!
Online Volunteer and Participant registration continues at www.vbspro.events/p/events/17eb2d – or printed forms are in the narthex .
Reminder – VBS Training on Safe Sanctuary & VBS info days and times (only need to attend ONE ) – anyone still needing safety training – please contact Brittany!
Extra hands are needed Sunday July 20th after service to help decorate the Sanctuary for VBS – and set up Narthex for registration.
VBS SUNDAY Celebration – July 27th – What to expect:
We will have a combined worship with MUMC – in our Sanctuary – We invite all kids, volunteers and families to come worship & sing, then celebrate!
Outreach will host ‘Declan’s Picnic’ Fundraiser and will serve hotdogs/chips/baked beans (also chili & cheese for hotdogs) for a Free-Will Offering until 1pm, raising money for blankets for the Ronald McDonald House at Comer Children’s Hospital –
Anyone able to bring a side dish or dessert to share would be greatly appreciated! We will have outdoor fun and games for the kids 10:30a-11:30am.
Finance Church Fundraiser – Rise & Dine Breakfast Brunch – Saturday, August 9th, 8a – 11am – DINE IN or CARRY OUT! – Online reservations/orders are appreciated.
Walk Ins are welcome! Watch for more details soon for online ordering and Volunteer sign up.
Church Support – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Our church for the past 5 years has received a grant from the Three Rivers Festival and they are looking for volunteers for the Kids Zone. We will be watching kids to make sure they are safe playing in the bounce house, obstacle course , skee-ball and sports games. I have 3 volunteers and only need 2 more. The date is Sunday, Aug. 10th from 12:30- 3:00, (only 2 1/2 hours.) We will also have the opportunity to pass out information about our church so what a great way to be out in the community. If you are able to help, please contact Donna Szoke at 815-342-9324 or dszoke08@gmail.com . I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you. Donna –
Dave & Daphne Concert – God & Country Tour – Sept. 7 @ 3pm – tickets are now available for purchase at https://tinyurl.com/CUMC-2025-Concert or in person on Sunday mornings during fellowship.
The calendar changes often, you can refer to it online as well, for any changes/updates.
Our ON-LINE PRAYER WALL is on our church website too – leave a prayer, say a prayer – visit everyday – let those who have left a prayer know you have prayed
Prayers, Joys & Gratitude from Sunday and during the week:
Prayers for Bob & Susie Eaton- Bob’s back issues are worsening and Susie’s lung surgery is scheduled for July 23rd. Prayers needed.
Prayers for our upcoming VBS – for directors, staff, volunteers, kids and families.
Happy 50th Anniversary to Steve & Diane McCaunnaughay – (July 12)
JOYS
Congratulations to Carol Holt’s grandson Jimmy Anderson – drafted into the MLB with the Baltimore Orioles.
Kris Hayden – my youngest son Camron, currently a Dwight IL EMT and Firefighter will be studying for his paramedic degree with Morris Hospital through JJC starting in August – received a FASFA PELL GRANT!
Celebrations this week: July 16 – 22
(if we’ve missed your celebration, please let the church office know)
Birthdays: Liam McConnaughay, Margaret McLaughlin, Kristen Brown, Cathy Brown
Anniversaries: – None this week
Blessings & Prayers that you may experience a ‘Spirit-Filled’ awakening encounter with Jesus, today and EVERYDAY!
Respectfully submitted with abundant blessings and prayers to experience God’s presences all around you with grateful hearts!
Kris
Office Admin.
Channahon United Methodist Church
24751 W. Eames – Channahon IL 60410
815-467-5275
Church Office Hours –
Tue-Fri 9am – 1pm
Closed Mondays