Welcoming All.
First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge
418 West Touhy Avenue, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
Rev. Scott S. Himel, Pastor
office@parkridgeumc.org
847.825.3144
Sunday, October 6, 2024
“Faith Mentors”
Sermon Series: All Ages Ministry
Scriptures: 1 Timothy 4:11-16 and 2 Timothy 1:1-7
Mentoring is a big part of why I’m a pastor today. I imagine that most people can point to a mentor who’s made a noteworthy difference in their lives, whether that’s a grandparent or other family member, a teacher/professor, a senior person in the workplace, etc… Mentoring is a prominent theme of the Bible; after all, Elijah mentored Elisha; Jesus was a mentor to his disciples; and Paul mentored Timothy, Barnabas, and many others! We reflect on this week two excerpts from Paul’s letters to Timothy who was pastoring a church in Ephesus. Sit with these words; they are quite moving and impactful. Imagine, in particular, Paul writing the 2 Timothy 1 passage mere months before his death as this second letter was intended as a farewell discourse to Timothy. Paul, here, is imparting his most important teachings to his mentee pastor and dear friend. Let us give thanks for mentors, and seek to mentor others ourselves! See everyone Sunday.
~ Pastor Scott
You’re invited: Sundays at 9:30AM
We invite you to sanctuary worship every Sunday at 9:30 am, which is also live streamed on YouTube and shared on social media early Sunday afternoon. Each worship service experience includes time of reflection and prayer, Scripture readings, a powerful message, and singing. Our music is a blend of traditional Wesleyan hymns and contemporary praise songs. Open table Communion meal is offered on the first Sunday of each month. All are invited to help lead our services through singing and reading as liturgists.
Faith Formation for All Ages
Children 3 years old to 5th grade Our current children’s curiculum is Cokesbury Kids “Big Faith”. Children may join us in-person or virtually from home. If you are attending in person, the children will leave the 9:30 am worship service after the children’s message, and head to our classrooms – Rooms 103 and 104. If you prefer to join virtually, we will provide the information you need to join the class, along with the materials the in-person group is using. In person, at home, or hybrid, we are here for you.
Youth Our Youth are continuing to learn creative discipleship through Follow Me: Biblical Practices for Faithful Living. They are focusing on connecting bible stories to contemporary issues they face in everyday life.
Online Learning for Adults Sunday morning and weekly online classes, and monthly online seminars on a variety of topics for adults continue to refresh us in faith. Contact the church office or our pastor for more information.
Compassion in Action
Opportunities open to all members and friends include meals to healthcare workers, support of local food pantries, creation of face coverings for anyone in need, prayer squares for first responders, care for the clients of Avenues to Independence, and outreach to the most vulnerable neighbors: the homeless, refugees, and the unemployed.
We continue to partner in service to Methodist agencies and community organizations including UMCOR, Justice For Our Neighbors, Exodus World Service, Feed My Starving Children, The Night Ministry, New Hope Community Food Pantry, International Health Partners, Church World Service, Reconciling Ministries Network, and Kids Above All.