This weekend we rely on a good old, timeless subject: love. The world knows this weekend as “Mother’s Day”. Not really a religious holiday, but the theme of a Mother’s Love is VERY Christian so it’s a GREAT theme for the weekend.
The scripture is John 15:9-13. People may remember that we used that scripture very recently. That’s ok. It’s a great one. Verse 13 specifically says, “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”
Love is sacrificial. Moms love sacrificially. I found out years after, that my own mom often purposely went without so Jan and I could have a little more. Loving moms are a great example of how God loves us. The tie-in to Stranger Things is that Will’s mom Joyce, willingly sacrifices herself to save her son. Wow! Pretty Christian. Looking forward to meeting you!
Rev. Jim
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Business Manger – Accounting
Part-Time position with approximately 15 to 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
We are looking for an individual accountant who is positive, energetic, self-motivator, love’s life and the people in it. We are looking for a team member who possesses the following skill set:
- Strong knowledge and ability in financial accounting, control and reporting methods and standards within a non-profit.
- A detailed professional who is organized and committed to working in a fast paced and supportive environment. Flexibility is a great asset.
- Must be able to keep delicate financial matters in trust and confidential
- Proficient in using an integrated accounting software platform to include General Ledger and Database functions such as ACS Technologies, outstanding Excel skills and in-depth knowledge of fund accounting.
- Ability to work well with deadlines and changes.
- If you have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience, and you can work both independently and under specific direction – APPLY WITH US!
Competitive salary and paid vacation (after a year) could be yours with your approved background check and professional references. Please submit your resume and cover letter by May 25th.
Pekin First United Methodist Church
1315 Court St.
Pekin, IL 61554
Youth Director
We are looking for a Youth Director to lead and develop our youth ministry. You will need to be positive, full of energy, self-motivator, and a person of strong faith.
- Flexibility and Team Work are great assets.
- Strong written and communication skills.
- 20 hours weekly, flexible schedule
Competitive salary, paid vacation (after a year), and paid holiday time could be yours with your approved background check and professional references.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Pekin First United Methodist Church
1315 Court St.
Pekin, IL 61554
1315 Court St.
Pekin, IL 61554
Goliath Must Fall
I love our new study, Goliath Must Fall. Gretchen is one of my favorite bible teachers because her love for the Bible is so deep. This week, author Louis Giglio offered this insight: rejected people reject people. He then shared the acceptance we have in Jesus. Jesus loved us so much, accepted us so completely, desired relationship with us so greatly that he endured the cross.
Louis posed an awesome question- are you living for acceptance? Or from acceptance?
Praying we all hear the word of God pointing us to truth: we are invited to live from acceptance!
Love and light, Pastor Heather
