Church Blast
Prospect United Methodist Church
Week of Sunday, July 19th, 2020
New Worship Procedures
Join us this Sunday, in the Sanctuary, at 9:30 AM!
We understand that not everyone might be ready to come back to indoor worship, so we ask that you attend how you feel most comfortable. We will be offering three ways to worship:
1. Inside the Sanctuary (more information on that below)
2. Via Facebook Live
3. The previously recorded Facebook Live service
NEW IN-DOOR WORSHIP RULES:
1. FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES.
We do this for each other’s safety. If you do not have one, we will have a supply on hand.
2. YOU MUST SIGN UP ONLINE IN ADVANCE.
We will be capping Sanctuary attendance at 65 people. Sign-up will be first come, first serve. The sign-up link is below (via Sign-Up Genius). IF you have issues with on-line sign up or know someone who cannot access it, please call the church office to get signed up, you can leave a voicemail if no one answers and we will return your call.
3. CHURCH MONITORS WILL ASSIST YOU WITH SEATING AND DISMISSAL.
We will have monitors in place controlling the flow. Seating will be socially distanced according to family groups. Monitors will seat families AND they will dismiss by rows. All will be encouraged to move through the narthex to the outdoors. There, you will be able to speak with one another at a recommended social distance.
4. THERE IS NO NURSERY OR KINGDOM QUEST.
Children are welcome and encouraged to sit with their parents during worship. There will be a children’s sermon during worship, but children will remain in the pews during it. Kids ages 2 and under do not need to wear a face mask.
5. WE WILL NOT HAVE PRAYER CARDS, BULLETINS, BIBLES OR HYMNALS.
Please send in prayer requests to Dani in advance either via email or phone. The order of worship will be available by Power Point during worship, we will not be using bulletins. There will be not be Bibles or hymn books in the pews.
If you would like to use one, please bring one from home.
We look forward to worshiping with you this Sunday! Click the link below to sign up!
SIGN UP INFORMATION
Please click the link above to sign you (and your family) up for this Sunday's service. We are asking that anyone planning to attend to sign-up ahead of time. Sign-Up includes ALL children in attendance as well, so please make sure to account for them when signing up.
To sign up, click the link above, it will take you directly to the Sign-Up Genius page. Click on a slot and type in the names of those attending.
If you have any issues, please call the church office or shoot me an email. The office phone transfers to my cell phone on the days I work from home, so either way, I will get back to you if you need help!
Sunday School: Under Construction”
I hope that everyone is doing well. This Sunday’s lesson “Under Construction: Welcome Home” is attached. I encourage you to share this with your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, any kids!!! I will have copies at the church if you are unable to print and am available to meet you there at any time. You might also want to check out some books from our library. I would also be happy to mail the lesson to you. Let’s stay in touch. I can be reached via email at mpcr4@yahoo.com or my cell phone 309-253-3979. Yours in Christ, Pat
PRE-SCHOOL JOB OPENING
Central Illinois Blood Drive-TOMORROW!
Please click the link below to register.
Small Group Meetings with Pastor Linda Begin Next Week!
We are now scheduling small group meetings with Pastor Linda both by Zoom and in person using social distancing protocol. If you are interested in a meeting, please send Dani an email!
HIGHWAY CLEAN-UP
Highway Cleanup is back! For all of you new members and friends, PUMC is responsible for cleaning Cedar Hills Dr. from Knoxville/Rt. 40 to Bland Rd. (See map below.)
We need 6-10 people meeting in the Banner School parking lot at 9:00 a.m. for approximately 1 hour on the last Saturday of the month. If there is a Sunday School class or family that would like to do it as a group but at a different time/day, that is great -- just get in touch with Lois Yoches (243-5062) or contact the office.
The county supplies the neon, reflective vests and trash bags; each person should bring working gloves and sturdy shoes. The cleanup works best if one person stays on the top portion of the ditch and one covers the lower part so no one has to walk up and down the steep ditch.
Next clean-up is Saturday, July 25th! See you in the Banner School parking lot at 9:00 am!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO:
July 19
Nancy Varness
July 20
Rick Cramer
July 21
Jerry Orrison
July 24
Craig Stroup
July 26
Crystal Parker
Dave Wickness
WORSHIP WITH US THIS SUNDAY AT 9:30 IN OUR SANCTUARY! ADVANCE SIGN-UP REQUIRED, CLICK THE LINK BELOW!
FACEBOOK LIVE
Every Sunday we will be going Facebook Live during the 9:30 worship service! The live link will be posted to PUMC's Facebook page shortly before 9:30 and you can join the service in real time. You can watch it from your phone, desktop, or stream to your TV. It's a great opportunity for all of us to worship together in real time, even if we aren't all together physically.
While you’re watching a Facebook livestream, you can weigh in with comments, and the broadcaster and other viewers will see your thoughts in real time. You can also invite friends to watch the same stream or share it to them.
The link will remain on our Facebook page, so if you join in late, or need to watch it at a later time, you can still view the video. This will now take the place of our pre-recorded services.
AND if you have not yet "liked" Prospect's Facebook page, the link has been provided below for you!
HOW TO WATCH OUR VIDEOS IF YOU DON'T HAVE FACEBOOK:
To watch our live videos (even if you do not have a Facebook account) simply click this link: https://www.facebook.com/DunlapProspectUMC/.
The above link will take you directly to PUMC's Facebook page.
Once there, scroll down and the video should be on the main screen. Simply click the video to play. If you don't have an account, it might prompt you to log in and/or create an account. Just close out of that message (there should be an "X" at the top right of that message) and the video will play.
You can also view new and old videos by clicking on the "video" tab on our Facebook page.
You will need to use this link weekly to watch the Sunday service, the link will remain in the weekly blast for you to access!
Stewardship Committee
NEW FOOD PANTRY HOURS
The food pantry will now be open on Mondays and Tuesdays during Dani's office hours. Appointments will need to be made and pickup will be curbside with pre-boxed items. If you know someone in need, please have them call the office (243-7300) to make an appointment.
The following are our current high needs items: cereals, canned chicken, jelly, brownie mix, manwich, toilet paper and paper towels.
Calling all 5th, 6th, and 7th graders!!
Join me for an online Bible Study, "Jesus In The Spotlight". We will meet online at a time that is good for everyone. I have the books and am happy to mail a copy or you can pick one up at the Church. Please contact Pat at 309-253-3979 or mpcr4@yahoo.com.
Looking for more activities for kids AND adults? How about making cards and/or writing notes to our Church members who are recovering from illness, in retirement homes, or to just encourage and stay connected with each other. Let's share happy thoughts during these difficult times when we are apart. Contact Pat at 309-253-3979 or mpcr4@yahoo.com. I will be happy to pick up your cards/notes or arrange a time to drop them off at the Church.
PUMC PRAYER CHAIN
If you would like to receive prayer chain emails, please send an email to Helen at htlewis22@comcast.net.
Upper Room Devotionals
They are offering a FREE downloadable version of this issue since churches are unable to meet at this time. Click the link below to get your free download.
If you are unable to access the link below or you prefer the hard copy, you can pick up a copy from the church. Please call ahead of time to make arrangements for pick up!
Prospect UMC
Email: dani.pumc@gmail.com
Website: www.pumcdunlap.org
Location: 300 E Ash St, Dunlap, IL, United States
Phone: 3092437300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DunlapProspectUMC/