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205 S Highway Ave • Downs IL 61736
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NextGen Minsitry Update!
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The NextGen Ministries at DownsUMC will resume the week of September 13th. We have a new schedule this year for our student ministries, here it is! Sunday Nights (starting Sept 13) – High School from 6:00-7:30pm Tuesday Nights (starting Sept 15) – Elementary School (3rd and below) from 6:00-7:00pm Wednesday Nights (starting Sept 16)…
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Building Update 8/13/20
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It’s time to take a look inside! A lot of the new work that has been accomplished cannot be seen now just by driving by, but good work is being done! Let’s step inside the new building. Thank you for your continued support. Our Building Committee is hard at work on the interior of…
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Building Update 8/5/20
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In the picture above you can see the chapel on the right. It’s a great sized room for small-style prayer meetings, worship services, meetings, or even small weddings. Notice the two extra-tall (16 feet) windows on the right side. There’s an exciting possibility there. The company that is working with our stained glass will…
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Building Update 7/28/20
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The Entryway to the church is coming together really beautifully. What you see here will be the front doors to the building, and the cross that marks our faith is beautifully worked into the design. Extending out from here will be a covered awning which you can see the posts for in the next…
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Building Update 7/20/20
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Members of the building committee visited the site this morning to take a look at siding and windows, and while we were there we took some great new shots of the exterior.
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Rocky Railway VBS 2020!
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Good news, VBS is happening!!! This year, we will be hosting VBS virtually. We wanted to wait as long as possible before making a final decision, and want to make sure everyone knows we want to be as diligent as possible in allowing an event like this to still take place! We have an…
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Phase 4 on-site Worship Services
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Are you considering joining us for on-site worship during phase 4 of Illinois re-opening plan? This post is designed to give you a clear picture of what worship at the church on Sunday morning will look like, so that you can make your own best decision about whether to join us or to wait.…
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Building Update 6/28/2020
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You’ve been watching the new structure as it quickly takes shape, and let’s have some fun with this update and go inside! These pictures were provided to show the work being done and they showcase the framing, but more pictures are on the way to show the stage, the entryway, chapel, and more! Please…
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Building Update 6/20/20
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This week’s progress on the site is nothing short of amazing! Most of the walls and beams and have been put up now, and you can really get a picture of the size and scope of the project! In the picture above you can see that the roof-framing for the multipurpose space is complete…
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New Building Update 6/15/20
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The first section of wall is standing on the site and many more are getting ready to be raised! We thought we’d share some of the good news in pictures and ask you to continue to pray for the safety of the workers, and for the joy of creating a new space for our…
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Building Update 6/8/2020
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last week the concrete slab was poured at the site! There’s a solid floor down now and it won’t be too long before you can begin to see the frame of the building as it is put together. We have a great new place to look forward to! Please continue to be in prayer…
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Building update 5/28/20
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The pieces of the building are beginning to arrive! Depending on the rain and moisture on the site, you should expect to see concrete being poured sometime next week. Once that has dried and set you’ll start to see the bones of the building going up. We’ll go from 2d to 3d! If you…
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Building Update 5/22/20
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The last pieces of the underground work are being finished. This is everything from the plumbing, to the conduit for important speaker/microphone cables and even the grease trap in the kitchen. As each of these are finished we get closer and closer to being ready to pour the concrete that will be the floor…
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The Making of a Downs UMC Digital Worship Service
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A huge thanks to all the volunteers and everyone who works to bring the service together! You are a blessing to work with, and a blessing to others.
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New Building Update 5/16/20
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Water water everywhere! The rains may slow us down a bit, but it’s neat to see some of the draining and grading work on the sight doing what it’s supposed to do. Water has been a big theme for the week as the work has moved underground to get the plumbing into the building.…
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New Building Update 5/6/2020
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Some really exciting pictures showing the excellent work that has been going on yesterday and today at the worksite!
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Setting Up for Communion
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As a part of our May 3rd worship service we will sharing a modified communion service. Following instructions from the Bishop we will be offering a very unique chance for each of us to take communion together (even though we are apart) by using the online worship service on Sunday morning. In some ways…
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New Building Update 4/27/20
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You’re looking at the places where the concrete footings of the building will be poured (possibly even today!). The wind has been a blessing to the work because it helps dry the ground quite quickly, which allows a lot more to be accomplished today. What a blessing to see the footprint beginning to take…
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New Building Update 4/22/20
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Setup for the site continues today. The mobile office has been set up for several days now to provide a place to coordinate construction from. Today we saw the instillation of a new power pole. This one is temporary for the purposes of construction, but it is exciting to see each step as it…
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How the Church is Staying Connected During Phase 3
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Updated 5/30/2020 Worship Services: Because we are a congregation of over 100 on average, we are at this time planning to continue offering our main worship service online. The service is prerecorded, loaded on to the website on Saturday afternoon/evening and available for you view at your convenience (though we recommend keeping your Sunday…
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List of Downs UMC Program Updates 4/1/2020
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All church programming is postponed until further notice. Adult Sunday School: Will return when we begin to have worship in the building again. We pray that will be soon. Confirmation Class: Is going to offer an at-home lesson as a trial, watch your email in the upcoming week. Coffee with the Pastor: Is postponed…
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A Healthy Church
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With the large amounts of fear and worry surrounding the rough flu season, and the reports of corona virus this year, we thought we would take a few moments to let you know what Downs UMC is doing in response. Short Version: We are still having church on Sunday, but absolutely understand and respect…
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VBS 2020 Volunteers Needed!
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VBS will be held Sunday, July 26, through Thursday, July 30, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm each night at our church. This year’s theme is Rocky Railway: Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through. We need lots of volunteers to pull off VBS each year. Please consider volunteering now. To volunteer, either fill out the…
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New Ministry: Grief Share
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UPDATE: The start date for this ministry has been moved back one week, it is now Sunday March 1st, at the same time (4:00 PM) Downs United Methodist is adding a new dimension to pastoral care for those experiencing grief and loss. Beginning on Sunday March 1st we will be offering a grief recovery…
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Evangelica great Success!
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Sunday evening January 26th we had a fantastic night of Fellowship and learning of the behind the scene activities taking place as well as the areas we will be working on this year. The teams are listed below and there is still time to join a group. Just contact the office at 378-2651 and…
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Weather Reminder
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Just a reminder that if the weather is rough and you cannot make it, we absolutely understand and will look forward to seeing you next week. The church will be open for all who can attend worship, but please make safe choices on the roads and in the cold. If you are snowed or…