First United Methodist Church - Elgin

10/20/2026

🙏 WHAT IF THE ANSWER IS ALREADY ON THE WAY?

Have you ever prayed about something for so long that you began to wonder whether God was listening?

Sometimes we're praying for a breakthrough while God is already at work in ways we cannot yet see.

In Acts 12:5–17, the church was praying earnestly for Peter. But when Peter showed up at the door, they could hardly believe their prayers had been answered!

What if God is already moving, even when we can't see it?

This week's Prayer Moment invites us to keep praying, remain open to God's possibilities, and recognize that the answer may not arrive in the way—or at the time—we expect.

🙏 Take a moment. Breathe. Pray. And remember: God is still at work.

What If There's More to Prayer?
Prayer Moments with Dr. Felicia LaBoy

10/18/2026

10.18.26 - What if the Answer Changes You?
Weekly Sunday Worship Service
Isaiah 6:1–8 (NLT), Acts 10:9–23 (NLT)
CCLI #963957, CVLI #504396014

10/14/2026

This is being held at First UMC - Elgin, IL.

Won't you kick off your Christmas season with us?

Tickets are available at the Lumos website.

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Lumos offers enchanting concert experiences that pay tribute to world-renowned artists. We’ve teamed up with extraordinary venues and iconic locations globally to create performances that are truly magical ✨Now, we’re bringing this unforgettable experience to the USA! Get ready for a series of...

10/13/2026

What if something God has given you isn’t just for you?
Your experience. Your relationships. Your resources. Your access. Your voice.

Sometimes God may use what we’ve been through—and what we’ve been given—to make a difference in someone else’s life.

But helping requires wisdom.

Not every situation is ours to fix. Sometimes love requires boundaries. Sometimes we need to step back. And sometimes God really is asking us to take a risk, use our voice, open a door, or simply show up.

So the question isn’t just, “How can I help?”

It may be, “God, what are You asking me to do?” 🙏🏾

If you’re discerning how God may be calling you to help someone, pray with me.

May God give us the wisdom to recognize what this moment requires, the courage to do our part, and the grace to make what God has given us available—not just for us, but through us, for somebody else.

✨ PRAYER MOMENTS with Dr. Felicia LaBoy

10/12/2026

Immerse yourself in the warm glow of hundreds of candles as we celebrate the Christmas season through music and light. The Lumos Candlelight Experience brings together exquisite string arrangements, classical sacred pieces, and warm holiday acoustics in our historic sanctuary.

Lumos offers enchanting concert experiences that pay tribute to world-renowned artists. We’ve teamed up with extraordinary venues and iconic locations globally to create performances that are truly magical ✨Now, we’re bringing this unforgettable experience to the USA! Get ready for a series of...

10/11/2026

10.11.26 - What Is Your Freedom For?
Weekly Sunday Worship Service
Acts 16:22–34 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 7:12–14 (NLT)
CCLI #963957, CVLI #504396014

10/10/2026

Weekly Sunday Worship Service
CCLI #963957
CVLI #504396014

10/07/2026

Feeling overwhelmed or needing a quiet reset? 🌿

Take a deep breath and join Pastor Felicia TODAY at 12:15 PM for The Midweek Pause! Spend 30 minutes reflecting, reading Scripture, and praying to refocus your heart for the rest of the week. 🤍

📍 In Person: Come gather with us on-site!
💻 Online: Scan the QR code in the photo to join us on Google Meet.
📄 Download today's handout and prayer guides @ fumcelgin.org/midweekpause

10/06/2026

🎹 Join the Music Ministry at First UMC Elgin! 🎶

First UMC Elgin is looking for a pianist for Sunday morning worship services. If you're interested in sharing your musical gifts with the congregation—or know someone who is—please contact the church office @ [email protected] for details!