Havana First United Methodist Church Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/havanaumc/
Worship services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m. weekly and live streaming is available on the church website and Facebook page. The service will remain on the website to be viewed anytime.
Havana First United Methodist Church is a friendly, welcoming, caring neighborhood church. We see part of our mission as the ministry of providing a surrogate or supplemental family to our members. Whether you are new in town, separated from family (by work, school or military obligations), if you are estranged and divorced from your family, or if you just want to make new friends, our church can be that “new family” for you with new brothers and sisters, children to nourish, and wiser, older people who can share their love of God, and wisdom from life’s journey.
If you are looking for a place where you can fully participate in praise, prayer, worship and church activities and not merely be a spectator, our church is for you! We also have plenty of opportunities for leadership if you feel so called.
Sometimes, life deals us blows that require a place to sort things out. Our church is a safe place to work out those experiences with God’s help; whether one is grieving over a sudden or unexpected death, the loss of a relationship or job, or some other difficult problem. We provide a nurturing environment and a caring family to listen, help, and pray with you.
If you are looking for a place to give back for the blessings you have received, we have ministries and places of service. The lifeblood of a small church is not paid staff but volunteer efforts and financial patrons. There is a place for you.
Together, we are greater than the sum of our individual parts. Through our connectional system in mission with The United Methodist Church, we join with other United Methodist congregations to achieve what we cannot do individually. There is a part for each of us to play in that bigger story.
Life is rough enough. News headlines report new difficulties each day. Many times, it is difficult to know what to believe and in whom you can place your trust. We don’t claim to have “all the answers” but as fellow pilgrims on a journey, we walk with you as we share our love of God, our journey to Christ, and our lives with each other.
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📅✨ WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK! ✨📅
Havana First United Methodist Church
🙏 Come worship, serve, fellowship, and grow with us!
⛪ Sunday, September 20
10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
11:45 a.m. – IGNITE Outing to Abraham Lincoln Museum
Wednesday, September 23
6:00 p.m. – Choir Practice
Thursday, September 24
10:00 a.m. – SPPRC Meeting
📅 UPCOMING EVENTS
⛪ October 4 | 10:00 a.m.
Joint Worship Service & Potluck with Oakford United Methodist Church
📍 Kilbourne Community Center
🌎 Celebrating World Communion Sunday!
📋 October 11 | 4:30 p.m.
Charge Conference
📍 Rushville United Methodist Church
🍂 October 17 | 6:30 p.m.
UWF Fall Harvest Celebration
🎉 Everyone is invited for an evening of fun! Tickets available from any UWF member or the church office.
SEPTEMBER MISSION OFFERINGS
Adult Mission: Gunner Lee Memorial
Children’s Mission: Havana Schools Hygiene Project
**Psalm 150 reminds us to remember what God has done, trust His faithfulness, and give Him thanks and praise.🙏
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JOIN HAVANA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TONIGHT AT
IGNITE at the Ducks!!!!!!
Join Pastor Bob and Juliana at the Havana Duck's home football games at 7:00 p.m. as they take on the Rushville-Industry Rockets. Let's cheer on our team together!!!
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🔥 IGNITE YOUTH MINISTRY – OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITY! 🔥
We’re excited to continue our new IGNITE Youth Ministry format with an afternoon trip to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum!
📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026
⏰ 11:45 a.m. – We will leave the church following worship.
🥪 Lunch: Youth may bring a sack lunch to eat on the way.
🎟️ Museum Admission: Admission tickets will be purchased using IGNITE funds!
🍔 After the Museum: Each youth will need to bring money for their meal.
📝 Permission slips must be signed by a parent/guardian.
🚗 PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOUR YOUTH IS COMING!
To make sure we have plenty of drivers and seating, please call or text:
📞 Pastor Bob: 309-252-1136
📱 Michelle: 217-836-7820
We are looking forward to this new format of youth group and to a fun afternoon of fellowship, learning, and growing together! ❤️🔥
Grades 5–12 are welcome!
Come IGNITE your faith with us! 🔥
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🔥 **IGNITE Youth Ministry is Off and Running!** 🔥
Hi everyone! Our youth ministry has kicked off the new year with a **new name—IGNITE!** Youth in **grades 5–12** are invited to join us for a new schedule, new activities, and new opportunities to grow in faith and fellowship.
📅 **2nd & 4th Sundays**
⏰ **4:30–6:00 p.m.**
📍 At the church
🍪 Snacks and drinks provided
🎉 **3rd Sunday of the Month**
Off-campus activity! Times and locations will vary.
September 20th we will be going to the Abraham Lincoln Museum.
👨👩👧👦 **1st Sunday of the Month**
No youth group—youth are encouraged to enjoy a Sunday evening with their families.
**Has it been a while since your youth attended?** That's okay! ❤️ This is a **new year and a fresh opportunity to reconnect, make new friends, grow in faith, and have some fun!**
🔥 **Come IGNITE your faith with us!**
**Grades 5–12 are welcome!** 🙏❤️
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JOIN US TONIGHT AT THE CHURCH FOR THE IGNITE KICK OFF AND PIZZA PARTY. PARTY WILL BEGIN FOLLOWING OKTOBERFEST TEAR DOWN AND CLEAN UP!!!!
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📅✨ WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK! ✨📅
Havana First United Methodist Church
🙏 Come worship, serve, fellowship, and grow with us!
📌 THIS WEEK
🍋 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11, 12 & 13
Oktoberfest Lemon Shake-Up Booth
Stop by and support our church!
⛪ Sunday, September 13
10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
IGNITE KICK-OFF & PIZZA PARTY
Following Oktoberfest Clean-up
Monday, September 14
6:30 p.m. – Nominating Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 15
7:00 p.m. – Church Council Meeting
Wednesday, September 16
6:00 p.m. – Choir Practice
Friday, September 18
7:00 p.m. – IGNITE at the HHS Football game
🍋 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11, 12 & 13 – Oktoberfest Lemon Shake-Up Booth
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! Call the church office to sign up for a time to volunteer.
📅 UPCOMING EVENTS
⛪ October 4 | 10:00 a.m.
Joint Worship Service & Potluck with Oakford United Methodist Church
📍 Kilbourne Community Center
🌎 Celebrating World Communion Sunday!
📋 October 11 | 4:30 p.m.
Charge Conference
📍 Rushville United Methodist Church
🍂 October 17 | 6:30 p.m.
UWF Fall Harvest Celebration
🎉 Everyone is invited for an evening of fun! Tickets available from any UWF member or the church office.
SEPTEMBER MISSION OFFERINGS
Adult Mission: Gunner Lee Memorial
Children’s Mission: Havana Schools Hygiene Project
**Psalm 150 reminds us to praise God wholeheartedly with joyful music, instruments, and everything we have 🙏🎶
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STOP BY OUR BOOTH AT THE HAVANA OKTOBERFEST TO GET A LEMON SHAKE UP THIS FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
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🎶 JOIN THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PUPPET TEAM! 🎶
Do you enjoy music, love to rock out, and prefer to be behind the scenes? Then our Puppet Team may be just the place for you!
We perform one Sunday a month during the school year at 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Practice begins at 9:45 a.m. on performance Sundays
No experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to have fun while sharing God’s message! ❤️
We would love to have YOU join our team!
For more information, contact the church office at 309-543-4725.
Come be part of the fun, fellowship, and ministry!
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