A big family in a small town
We at Mackinaw United Methodist
Church come from different parts of the country, different backgrounds, and our
members are of all different ages. Yet there is no question when you first
walk through the door what you will find - a family. A family of believers
bound together by faith, held together in love. A visitor is immediately
welcomed by all and made to feel right at home. The warmth and security we
feel together is the one thing above all else that makes this a truly special
place to worship and be part of the body of Christ!
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Church Facts and History
James Matthews and his wife purchased
Lot 80A, northeast of seven year old Mackinaw on April 12, 1834. A short
time after, they began holding devotional meetings in their home, as there were
no religious services in town at the time.
In 1835, Asa Smith, R.A. Dunham,
Thomas Matthews, John Reynolds and John Grundy organized the Methodist Episcopal
Church, the first organized church in the area. Services were held in the
first schoolhouse at 303 E. Fast Street, with Mr. Mitchell preaching the first
sermon.
When the schoolhouse could no longer
accommodate the growing congregation, James Matthews circulated a subscription
to build the first edifice. Mr. George Miller donated the lots for the
purpose. The church has been on these same lots ever since. This
work began December 16, 1850, and was ready for occupancy October 15, 1851.
James Matthews, Calvin Bagford, George Miller and Asa S. Smith were among the
diligent workers. Rev. William Brady preached the first sermon in the
church. In 1855, Thomas Matthews organized the first Sunday School.
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Our Mission &
Vision
Our
Vision: Jesus! Love Him! Serve Him! Share Him!
Our
Mission: To Build Christ-Like Relationships
Contact Information
- Telephone:
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(309) 359-5511
- Postal address:
- 107 North Orchard Street (Directions)
- P.O. Box 409
- Mackinaw, Illinois 61755
- Electronic mail:
- General Information:
mackinawumc@yahoo.com
- Webmaster:
webservice@mackinawumc.org
- Calendar
information:
calendar@mackinawumc.org
- Church Newsletter:
newsletter@mackinawumc.org
- Office Hours:
- Pastor
Tuesday through Friday 9:00
- 12:00pm
-
Secretary
(Nancy Smith)
Tuesday through Friday 9:00 -
12:00pm
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Courtesy Transportation
MUMC can provide members and visitors transportation to and
from services. We hope this will enable many to attend worship that have
been unable to before, and provide a way to make our church more welcoming to
newcomers and guests. To arrange for your ride, please call the church office
during office hours, 359-5511.
