August 2025

Monthly News & Updates

8/1/2025 | Issue 8

MUMC Events

Fundraiser Brunch for Brodie

Sunday, August 10 at 9:00 a.m.

Brunch to support Brodie Hines, the beloved son of Brian and Rachel Hines, members of our church family. Brodie is 7 years old and was born with a Tetralogy of Fallot. He will have heart valve replacement surgery on August 26. Brodie will have a two month recovery from the surgery. Due to his vulnerability to illness, has been kept away from crowds. On the Menu: Egg Casserole, Coffee Cakes, Fresh Fruit, Coffee & Water, Juice Boxes for the Kids. The brunch is free, but donation baskets will be available to help support the Hines family during this time. Checks may be made out to Brian and Rachel Hines. They also have a GoFundMe page online for those who wish to contribute digitally. Let’s lift this family up with generosity, prayer, and community.


Where's Pastor Lori?

Sunday, August 17 at 6:00 p.m.

Look for location clues at service the Sunday and in Monday's email prior. Bring your chairs (picnic if you want) and meet us at the Mystery Location. There will be live music! 


Spicy Seniors

Wednesday, August 27 at 1:00 p.m.

Come and enjoy food, fellowship & games! Sign up in the Narthex or RSVP to mumc@mumc.org or 217-586-2147.


Looking Forward:


Wesley Study

Mondays starting September 8th at 6:30 (10 weeks). Bible Study "The Wesleyan Way" A Faith that Matters by Scott J. Jones. Books will be $15 each. Sign up in the narthex.


Come Play With Me

Tuesdays starting September 9th 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 2-4 year old toddlers along with parents or guardians


SOS "Something on Sundays"

Sunday Evenings starting September 21st at 5:30 p.m. - SOS will kickoff on 9/21 with Rice Meal Assembly. SOS will feature the small group study "The Walk: Five essential practices of the Christian life", a quick meal, and Middle/High School Youth Activities. SOS will conclude on October 26th with the Fall Festival.

Sunday's Coming

Sundays in August: 1 service at 9:00 a.m., available to watch on youtube or facebook live.


Sunday, September 7 at 9:00 a.m. Faithful Foundations: Celebrating 25 years at our S. Mahomet Address


Starting Sunday, September 14: MUMC will resume two services, 9:00 a.m. Traditional, 10:30 a.m. Contemporary.


Sunday, September 14 - UWF Sunday, also District Superintendent Sara Isabell will be speaking

Get Involved

Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Saturday, September 13

Sleep in Heavenly Peace the Mahomet Chapter is having an upcoming bed build opportunities if people would like to register to volunteer. The website has the build site address/location. Register: https://shpbeds.org/chapter/il-mahomet/


Rice Meals

Sunday, September 21 at 5:30 p.m.

During SOS "Something on Sundays". Help prepare Rice Meal kits. There will be a quick meal to eat as well.

Pictures from July Events/Thank You's

Meet our new custodian Tara Mackey. Tara has been doing an amazing job!

Melody Maxwell Thank You:

Thank You so much for every card, food and phone call I received after my back surgery. I was overwhelmed with the kindness and love I received from each and every one of you. My church is truly the best!

- Melody Maxwell

Helping Hands Thank You -

Olivia Bunting Scholarship Thank You -

Where's Pastor Lori? July - fun dancing with the kids!

Don't miss August Where's Pastor Lori? - 8/17 at 6:00 pm

Cunningham Children's Home Thank You -

Abby Bunting Scholarship Thank You -

Maddy Clark Scholarship Thank You -

Committee Reports

Finance Committee

Pledged                                 $17,300

Non-Pledged                          $ 4,000

Unrestricted Income           $21,300

Operating Expenses             $34,600

Net Operating                  $13,300 loss

Year to date unrestricted revenue through the end of June was about $192,000 ($156K pledged and $36K non-pledged) versus unrestricted expenses of $183,000. There is still a little over $34,000 remaining in the building repair fund. $30K of this remaining balance is a grant restricted for the fire suppression system and $3K is restricted to window repairs.  

Missions Committee


Candlewood lunches the week of July 21st - 130 lunches were served per day for a total of 650 for the week. Thank you to Lindsey Brotherton for coordinating and all the volunteers! September mission will be making Rice Meals on Sept 21st at 5:30 pm.  You can email christinebunting12@gmail.com or contact (217) 402-2866 with questions. Thank you so much for all of your support and willingness to volunteer for mission opportunities. We appreciate all of you!

Education Committee


Children’s Sermons will be presented this fall by Pastor Lori, Maureen Brothman, Laurel Matthews and Joan Kling, with each person taking one Sunday per month.  Second graders will receive bibles on Sunday, September 14th. If you have a second grader, please contact the office. Other upcoming dates: 10/26/25 Fall Fest, Spring ’26 Confirmation.

Trustees


The Trustees Committee's current focus is on church maintenance: new wood chips have been spread on the playground and installation of several new atrium windows is scheduled for the end of July. Other key projects include replacement of pipe sections of the fire suppression system, power washing the church and upgrading the outdoor sign to LED lighting.


UWF Report

Mahomet United Methodist Church

NEW Office Hours

Mon thru Thurs 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Sunday Schedule for June—August  

9:00 am Worship & Children’s Church

 

Church Staff

Rev. Lori Harvey, Pastor pastor@mumc.org

Sarah Christman, Office Admin office@mumc.org

Kathy Tock, Worship Music Director tockwoman@gmail.com

Dr. Carlos R. Carrillo Cotto, Organist

Jay Simpson, Assistant Praise Band Leader

Tara Mackey, Custodian cleaning@mumc.org

Deonté Mosely, Choir Director mosely008@gmail.com

Julia Thompson, Children’s Church Instructor jhthompson2006@outlook.com