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Monday 9am - 1pm Tuesday 9am - 1pm Wednesday 9am - 1pm Thursday 9am - 1pm Sunday 8:30pm - 11am

Marshall First United Methodist Church, 702 Plum Street, Marshall, IL (2026)

06/16/2026

𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝘾𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙑𝘽𝙎!

At Rainforest Falls, kids explore the nature of God—discovering who God is and how much he loves them! 🐯

Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible Adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies, and test out sciency-fun experiments they’ll never forget. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. 🦋

Mon Jun 22–Fri Jun 26 AT 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
702 Plum Street, Marshall, IL 62441
𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙐𝙋 𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀: https://marshallfumc.org/vbs/

06/14/2026

"A Friend Worth Having"
Guest Speaker Gene Creek

06/10/2026

𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝘾𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙑𝘽𝙎!

At Rainforest Falls, kids explore the nature of God—discovering who God is and how much he loves them! 🐯

Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible Adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies, and test out sciency-fun experiments they’ll never forget. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. 🦋

Mon Jun 22–Fri Jun 26 AT 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
702 Plum Street, Marshall, IL 62441
𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙐𝙋 𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀: https://marshallfumc.org/vbs/

06/07/2026

"The Abundant Life"
Guest Speaker Gene Creek

05/31/2026

Entrusted to
God’s Grace:
A Faithful Church for the Days Ahead
Sermon 7
Entrusted to God’s Grace

05/30/2026

Saturday, May 30, 2026 - Reflect and Prepare

Read: Philippians 1:3-11

Look back over this week's devotions.

· Where have you seen God’s faithfulness at work in your life this week?

· How has the Holy Spirit been shaping your faith and guiding your life?

· What helps you trust God when the future feels uncertain?

· In what areas might God still be calling you to grow in love, grace, and obedience?

Prayer Focus: Ask God to continue His work within you through the power of the Holy spirit, strengthening your faith and helping you walk forward with confidence in Christ.

05/29/2026

Friday, May 29, 2026 – The Holy Spirit Still Leads the Church

Read: John 14:16–17; Romans 8:14

Before His death and resurrection, Jesus promised that He would send the Holy Spirit to be with His people. The Spirit would guide them, strengthen them, and lead them in truth. That promise continues today.

The Church does not move forward through human wisdom alone. The Holy Spirit continues to guide believers, strengthen faith, convict hearts, and lead God’s people in the ways of Christ.

Because the Spirit is still at work, believers can move forward with hope and confidence, trusting that God continues to lead His Church.

Reflection Questions

· What does it mean to be led by the Holy Spirit?

· How does the Holy Spirit help believers live faithfully?

· Why can Christians face the future with hope?

Family Application: Talk about how helpful it is to have someone trustworthy guide us when we need direction.

Family Discussion Question: Why is guidance important when we do not know what to do?

05/28/2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026 – Growing in Love and Understanding

Read: Philippians 1:9–10; James 1:5

Paul prayed that the love of the believers would “overflow more and more” and that they would continue growing in wisdom and understanding. Faithfulness is not about remaining spiritually unchanged. God desires His people to continue growing in grace and maturity.

As believers walk with Christ, the Holy Spirit continues shaping their hearts, teaching them what truly matters, and helping them reflect the character of Jesus more fully.

The Christian life is a continual journey of growth, learning, and transformation through the grace of God.

Reflection Questions

· What areas of your life is God continuing to shape and grow?

· Why is spiritual growth important for believers?

· How does wisdom help us live faithfully?

Family Application: Talk about ways people grow stronger through learning and practice.

Family Discussion Question: Why is it important to keep learning and growing?

05/27/2026

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – Held Together by Grace

Read: Philippians 1:7–8; Colossians 3:13–14

Paul speaks with deep affection for the believers in Philippi because they had shared together in the grace of God. Their relationship was more than friendship or organization. They were united through Christ.

The Church is held together not by personalities, preferences, or programs, but by the grace of Jesus Christ. Because believers have received mercy from God, they are called to extend that same grace to one another through patience, forgiveness, kindness, and love.

When grace shapes the life of the Church, unity grows stronger and the love of Christ becomes visible to the world.

Reflection Questions

· Why is grace essential for healthy Christian relationships?

· How does remembering God’s grace help us show grace to others?

· What does it mean for the Church to be united in Christ?

Family Application: Talk about ways family members can encourage and forgive one another.

Family Discussion Question: Why is kindness important in relationships?

05/26/2026

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – God Finishes What He Begins

Read: Philippians 1:6; Isaiah 46:9–10

Paul reminds the church in Philippi that the God who began a good work within them would continue that work until the day of Christ Jesus. Their confidence did not rest in human strength, perfect plans, or favorable circumstances. Their confidence rested in the faithfulness of God.

The same is true for believers today. There are moments when life feels uncertain and the future unclear. Yet Scripture reminds us that God is still at work. The Lord who calls His people is also faithful to sustain them. What God begins, He does not abandon.

Reflection Questions

· Why does Philippians 1:6 bring hope to believers?

· How have you seen God remain faithful during uncertain seasons?

· What does it mean to trust God with the future?

Family Application: Talk about a project or goal that took time and patience to complete.

Family Discussion Question: Why is it important not to give up when something takes time?

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Monday	9am - 1pm
Tuesday	9am - 1pm
Wednesday	9am - 1pm
Thursday	9am - 1pm
Sunday	8:30pm - 11am