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Welcome to the
First United Methodist Church of Paxton
Upcoming Events
United Women in Faith prayer meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month @ 10 am in the prayer room.
Prairie City Wine Room Get Togethers - December 18. All dates subject to change.
Mrs. Claus' Closet will be held on Dec 6 from 11-4 and Dec. 7 from noon to 5. Children ages 3-11 can pick two gifts and get help with wrapping, free of charge.
Come sing with the PBL High School Chorus on December 7th, concert at 6 pm. Adult rehearsals will be held at 7 pm on 11/20, 11/24, 12/1 and 12/4.
In The News
PAMA Thanksgiving Service and Meal
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November 23 - 5 pm at Paxton First UMC. Thanksgiving praise service begins at 5 with the meal following at 5:30.
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Please bring a dish to share if you are able. Turkey and drinks will be provided.
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If interested in helping with the meal (cook, set up , clean up, etc, please contact Pastor Pat.
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Volunteers Needed for the Hands of Christ Food Pantry:
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* People to help on Saturdays
* Driver to pick up at Walmart 1-2 Fridays/month (truck, van or SUV needed)
Sign up at the back of the church or contact Cara (217-249-9978)
Plastic or paper grocery bags are also needed.
Interested in becoming a liturgist or help with a children's moment at the 10:30 service? Contact Lavonne Smith or sign up outside the church office on the bulletin board. Free training provided!
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Choir is starting and we need your voice. Judy Voorhees would like to hear from you if you would like to sing in the choir. Not only do we sing, we have a lot of fun as well.
A huge thank you to our great congregation who came forward with donations to make the kitchenette remodel a reality. It is finished! New paint, flooring, sink (and plumbing) - all completely paid for in full! A special thank you to Patsy Phillips for being the "job foreman" and for all of her hard work!
Confirmation class will be held during Sunday School beginning September 14th. This is open to those 6th grade and older. Classes will meet in Pastor's office. Contact Pastor Pat for more information.
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the lord, and he will repay him for his deed.”
Proverbs 19:17
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