Kinmundy First United Methodist Church

05/31/2026

05/13/2026

📢 We're Hiring a Church Secretary!
Kinmundy United Methodist Church is looking for someone to serve as the heartbeat of our church office — a person who is organized, compassionate, and loves people.

This is more than an office job. It's keeping our congregation connected, our bulletins printed, our shut-ins remembered, and our pastors supported — ministry in every task.

Position Details:
🕘 Part-time: 20 hours/week (9am–1pm, Mon–Fri)
💰 $18.00/hour
💻 Microsoft Office skills required
📅 Application deadline: May 23, 2026

Apply on Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/job/church-secretary-f34eaedbf0391c72

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05/09/2026

We had a lovely Mother’s Day Brunch today at church! Here are just a few pictures! (All posted with permission)

05/03/2026

Hand N Hand will be meeting on May 13th at 5:30 at the church! Hope to see you there! Let me know you’re coming!

04/17/2026

PRAYER PAGE 4/19 - 4/26

Please Pray For Our Pastors Pastor’s Carol and Mike Rudzinski and our District Superintendent, Stan Irvin. Pastor Carol’s phone number is 309-657-9744, email is [email protected] and Pastor Mike’s phone number is 309-696-0879, email is [email protected]

Care Card Ministry Person Of The Week:
K Walker Warden –

Please Pray For God To Bless These People for Special Needs:
(Please let the church office know your needs for prayer.)
K Jimmy Holley - started chemo again on 4/13.
K David Timmons - home from hospital, still has pneumonia & low kidney function. Our custodian, Kritina’s husband.
K Walker Warden – saw surgeon on Monday. Spleen removal will be done in open operation on April 21.Open operation means bigger incision, longer recovery time, ICU admission and risk of infection & bleeding risk with his platelets being destroyed so fast. He is still getting blood & platelets every day to every other day. Hopeful that removing the spleen will stop the need for so many transfusions.
Walker will be at St Jude’s for 6-7 months. The family is very concerned and would like extra prayers.

Please Pray For God To Bless These People With Ongoing Needs:
Brad Brimberry, Brian Sapp, Barb Phillips, Alan Meers, Alan Arnstrom, Carol Holley, Dalton Hays, Ruth Hebron, Walker Warden, Nancy Taoka, Diana Brimberry, Jeanie Walters, Pinky Kuhns, Pinky’s daughter, Beth, Aaron Guerrettaz, Michael Hunt Sr, Chuck Cox, Zach King, Jesse, Emilee & boys, Dennis Southerd, Sam & Jane Lowe.

Please Pray For God To Bless Our Military Families:
Sgt Rusty & Nicole (Nolan, Michael, Lydia) Robb are stationed in San Diego, CA
Eliott & Arbella (Marceline) Heicher, Charleston, IL, in National Guard

04/17/2026

CHURCH SCHEDULE & EVENTS &
WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW
April 19 — April 26, 2026
Phone: 618-547-7423
Church Website: KinmundyUMC.org

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR

Sun 4/19
9:00 am WORSHIP at Kinmundy First UMC —
After Worship TRUSTEE meeting after Worship
10:15 am GATHERING in Fellowship Hall for
Coffee & Sweets
10:30 am SUNDAY SCHOOL
10:45 am WORSHIP at Wesley UMC

Mon 4/20
-- PASTORS’ SABBATH DAY
6:30 pm LISTENING Session/Stan Irvin (Benton)

Tues 4/21
1:15-3:00 pm LIFEWISE — 5th grade

Wed 4/22
1:00 pm TWILIGHT CIRCLE
5:30-7:00 pm HAND N’ HAND

Thurs 4/23
9:00-Noon CRAFTERS meet
1:15-3:00 pm LIFEWISE — 4th grade
6:00 pm ENDOWMENT meeting

Fri 4/24
6:00 pm KMYF meets

Sun 4/26
9:00 am WORSHIP at KUMC
10:45 am WORSHIP at WESLEY UMC

1. WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW —
Monday, April 20 - Listening Session w/ Stan Irvin, Dist Supt - Benton First UMC - 6:30pm
Wednesday, April 22 - Twilight Circle - 1:00 pm
Wednesday, April 22 - Hand n’ Hand - 5:30-7:00 pm
Thursday, April 23 - Endowment meeting - 6:00 pm
Saturday, May 9 - Mother’s Day Breakfast Brunch -10:00 am

2. LISTENING SESSIONS ON PROPOSED REDUCTION OF DISTRICTS
At the June 6th Annual Conference meeting, the conference will vote on legislation to reduce the number of districts from five to four. Our District Superintendent Stan Irvin has said that over the past several years our Conference has significantly shrunk, with many churches closing or departing, so the number of congregations and pastors in each district is now far smaller than it used to be. Because of that, reducing from five districts to four isn’t a step backward—it simply reflects our new size and will actually make the workload more with fewer churches.
To provide more detail with time for questions, the following sessions are available:
• Monday, April 20, 6:30pm, Benton First UMC
• Wednesday, April 22, 6pm, Online via Zoom
Pastors Carol and Mike will be heading to the session in Benton, which will also include our regular Pastor's district meeting. We would be happy to bring anyone along! A recording of the April 9 session is available at:
https://vimeo.com/1181936939.

3. SALT POTLUCK — Wednesday, April 15, 12:00 pm. Twenty-nine gathered for a delicious meal of Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, a variety of side dishes, and so many desserts. No one should have gone hungry from this potluck!

4. BISHOPS' OPEN GOLF OUTING MAY 8 —Bishops David Bard and
Kennetha J. Bigham-Tsai, in cooperation with the United Methodist Foundation, will host the 2026 Bishops' Open on Friday, May 8, at Edgewood Golf Course near Auburn. All proceeds from the golf outing will support theological education for students in the central conferences (Africa, Europe, and the Philippines). For more details and to register, go to: https://www.igrc.org/bishopsopen2026

5. SAVE THE DATE — Saturday, May 9, at 10:00 am, Mother’s Day Breakfast Brunch. See you there!

6. RAINBOW RANCH PETTING ZOO — Debbie Price took 14 kids & adults on a tour of Rainbow Ranch Saturday, April 11, in Nashville, IL. Rainbow Ranch is a 170 year old family-owned farm in the peaceful Illinois countryside just 45 minutes east of St. Louis. The ranch is home to: llamas, alpacas, donkeys, sheep, goats, fallow deer, pot-belly pigs, peacocks, ducks, chickens, emus, swans, cows, horses, a zebra, a zedonk, and even camels & kangaroos!

Kinmundy and Wesley United Methodist Churches

04/10/2026

PRAYER PAGE 4/12 - 4/19

Please Pray For Our Pastors Pastor’s Carol and Mike Rudzinski and our District Superintendent, Stan Irvin. Pastor Carol’s phone number is 309-657-9744, email is [email protected] and Pastor Mike’s phone number is 309-696-0879, email is [email protected]

Care Card Ministry Person Of The Week:
Denny C. Osborne -

Please Pray For God To Bless These People for Special Needs:
K Brian Sapp - will have surgery to remove appendix May 7. Caitlyn (Hawkins) husband.
W Brandon & Zachary Fulk’s Family of Farina during their time of grief.
W Brad Brimberry - surgery postponed until he sees a cardiologist on 4/16.
K Barb Phillips - Texas, has been diagnosed with bone cancer. Prayers needed. (Barb Butts’ family).
K Walker Warden – saw surgeon on Monday. Spleen removal will be done in open operation on April 21.Open operation means bigger incision, longer recovery time, ICU admission and risk of infection & bleeding risk with his platelets being destroyed so fast. He is still getting blood & platelets every day to every other day. Hopeful that removing the spleen will stop the need for so many transfusions. Walker will be at St Jude’s for 6-7 months. The family is very concerned and would like extra prayers.
K Garry Krutsinger’s family during their time of grief.

Please Pray For God To Bless These People With Ongoing Needs:
Alan Meers, Alan Arnstrom, Carol Holley, Jimmy Holley, Ed Baylis, Dalton Hays, Ruth Hebron, Walker Warden, Mac Garrett Family, Kent Wilkins, Nancy Taoka, Diana Brimberry, Jeanie Walters, Pinky Kuhns, Pinky’s daughter, Beth, Aaron Guerrettaz, Michael Hunt Sr, Chuck Cox, Zach King, Jesse, Emilee & boys, Dennis Southerd, Sam & Jane Lowe.

Please Pray For God To Bless Our Military Families:
Sgt Rusty & Nicole (Nolan, Michael, Lydia) Robb are stationed in San Diego, CA
Eliott & Arbella (Marceline) Heicher, National Guard

Please Pray For Those Grieving For:
Garry Krutsinger - St Peter, K-A Class of 1964
Zachary Fulk - 18 yrs, Farina
Brandon Fulk - 19 yrs, Farina

04/10/2026

CHURCH SCHEDULE & EVENTS &
WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW
April 12 — April 19, 2026
Phone: 618-547-7423
Church Website: KinmundyUMC.org

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Sun 4/12
9:00 am WORSHIP at Kinmundy First UMC —
10:15 am GATHERING in Fellowship Hall for
Coffee & Sweets
10:30 am SUNDAY SCHOOL
10:45 am WORSHIP at Wesley UMC

Mon 4/13
-- PASTORS’ SABBATH DAY

Tues 4/13
1:15-3:00 pm LIFEWISE — 5th grade

Wed 4/15
12:00 pm SALT POTLUCK

Thurs 4/16
9-Noon CRAFTERS meet
1:15-3:00 pm LIFEWISE — 4th grade

Fri4/17
5:30 pm FOOD PANTRY— Bag Food

Sat 4/18
8:30-10:00 am FOOD PANTRY — Distribute Food

Sun 4/19
9:00 am WORSHIP at KUMC
10:45 am WORSHIP at WESLEY UMC


1. WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW —
Wednesday, April 15 - SALT Potluck - 12:00 pm - Ham - Sign-up in office
Friday, April 17 - Food Pantry - Bag food - 5:30 pm
Saturday, April 18 - Food Pantry - Distribute food - 8:30- 10:00 am
Wednesday, April 22 - Twilight Circle - 1:00 pm
Wednesday, April 22 - Hand n’ Hand - 5:30-7:00 pm
Thursday, April 23 - Endowment meeting - 6:00 pm
Saturday, May 9 - Mother’s Day Breakfast Brunch -10:00 am

2. SALT POTLUCK — Wednesday, April 15, 12:00 pm. The church will
furnish the Ham and you may bring a side dish of your choice.

3. CHURCH CAMP — Summer camps are a great opportunity for kids to have a lot of fun while learning about God. To remove cost as a barrier to any families who want to attend camp, the Missions Committee approved a 100% scholarship for our kids and parents to attend one UMC camp this summer. We will be sending home information for families with more information on the 3 UMC camps in Illinois. Ask Pastor Mike if you have any questions.

4. SAVE THE DATE — Saturday, May 9, at 10:00 am, Mother’s Day Breakfast Brunch. See you there!

5. FOOD PANTRY PROGRESS — Kinmundy’s Neighborhood Food
Pantry’s new building is coming along great! Keep praying over this
project please! If you’d like to donate, contact Gary Cooper or Sue White.

Kinmundy and Wesley United Methodist Churches