08/26/2026
August 30th 2026
I hope you all enjoyed the light show God put on for us in leu of a football game on Friday night. Hopefully next Friday is better I’d like to get to actually attend a 5th quarter at some point not to mention see Ruthie march at halftime. If you missed service on Sunday (first watch it online) we had the joy of celebrating the promise of new lives in three of our families. What an excellent reason to celebrate with our Lord.
This Sunday I would like to invite you to celebrate again. We are going to be celebrating the new life we find in Christ. The freedom He gives us from guilt and shame. The freedom from death itself nor earned but a free gift of Christ’s love and sacrifice. If want to experience this joy anew or even for the first time we invite you to come worship with us this Sunday.
Sunday Morning Connection
Sunday, August 30th, 2026 The Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost
SCRIPTURE: Roman’s 7:4-6, 8:1-6
SERMON: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Hymns: To God be the Glory # 98
O Love that will not Let Me Go #480
Grace Greater than Our Sin #365
Our Sunday worship will be at 10:30 am in the sanctuary at Port Byron First UMC or online
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Announcements:
Sunday August 23
Following Service: 5th Sunday Meal Hosted by UWF
THIS WEEK
Monday August 31 Listening Tour 10 am
Tuesday September 1st Trustees 7 pm
Wednesday September 2nd Return of GROW 6:30- 8:30
Friday September 4th 5th Quarter following
Rams’ Football home game
COMING UP
Sunday September 6th Communion Sunday
Tuesday September 8th Nominations Committee meeting 6 pm
Church Council Meeting 7pm
Wednesday September 9th GROW 6:30 pm
Thursday September 10th Listening Tour 10 am
Sunday September 13th Consecration Sunday
Sunday School Kickoff
Consecration Sunday is coming up on Sunday the 13th of September we will be getting rsvp cards out to you all please respond so we know how many to plan for at lunch after the service. But, please even more be in prayer in the coming weeks to see what God is putting on your hearts where is God calling you to bless others with your time, talent and treasure
YOU'RE INVITED to be part of our GROW team this year! We are looking for people like YOU to partner with us by preparing/providing, serving, and sharing a meal with our mid-week program. This is a great way for you to connect, serve, and get to know our GROW community. Team up with your family, your friends, your bible study/small group, or ministry team! Check out the sign sheet located at the communication table in the Fellowship Hall.
September 2-GROW Kick Off! GROW is a mid-week faith community for 6-12th graders. Each week students will Gather to build Relationships with God, adult leaders, and their peers to work together to reach Out in love to our community and to Worship and Wonder God together. Doors open at 6:30pm; Dinner is served at 7pm, Discipleship Activities and Small Groups 7:30-8:30pm. All youth in grades 6-12th are invited, welcome, and encouraged to bring a friend!
September 4-5th Quarter begins when the Riverdale home game ends. ALL Riverdale students are welcome to grab their friends and continue the fun of the evening! We will be serving up ice cream sundaes and floats.
With our children and youth ministries beginning soon, we will be in need of donations of juice pouches and water bottles.
Donate Items for the Upper Rock Island County Food Pantry located at Messiah Lutheran Church. Items most needed now include condiments (ketchup, mayo & ranch), toothpaste, shampoo & conditioner, body wash, dish soap and laundry detergent, green beans, mac & cheese, and pancake mix. If shopping from your pantry, please check expiration/use-by dates.
Items for Mission Welcome Kits: The Mission Committee is preparing ongoing Welcome Kits for new residents at Whispering Hills. The following items are needed: shampoo, body soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dish soap, small laundry detergent, cleaning wipes, small all-purpose cleaner, single-roll paper towels, and a 4-pack of toilet paper. Thank you for your donations and support of this local mission!
Church related questions, concerns or pastoral care needs? Contact:
Pastor Krey Leesman: 309-226-3327
Pastor Becky Butterfield: 309-292-2287
Lay Leader: Nikki Stuart: 309-738-8099
Church Council Chair: Melissa Hogren 309-230-8400
If you would like to schedule an event at the church, contact email [email protected] and someone will provide you with the building agreement, policies, and forms to book the date on the church calendar.
