Our Family is Open to All
Growing Young Opportunity
Herbst has remained a church family for more than 140 years. Will we be here for 150? While our hope always rests in God’s goodwill, how will our actions welcome future generations into worship, education, service, and fellowship? If you are interested in learning how we can be intentional in growing younger, please contact Pastor Laura.
Connections of Grant County
Next Meeting THIS Tuesday, July 7 at 6 p.m. – First UMC Annex
NOTE: Connections will not meet on the following Tuesdays this summer – July 14 & 28.
If you would like to volunteer for a future Tuesday night dinner and enjoy time with young families and other church volunteers, please see Pastor Laura, Cheryl Stanley, or Diane Richey.
Community Garden Involvement
Looking to help out in our harvesting efforts, which will be used in our Connections of Grant County dinners? We are currently on a Monday at 5:30 p.m. schedule. See Diane or Pastor Laura for additional information.
Herbstumc.org – Updates
If you haven’t been to our site, it continues to get mildly better. First, the Events page has been kept current, and it can be a good place to go to see all the events we currently have. Most recently, we’ve posted all the 2025 Sunday School lessons on the “Downloads” page. Want to get involved and show off your web skills? See Tom Marine, who is looking for help to make our site a great resource.
Let’s Pray
See an opportunity to pray … then pray. At an event? Pray. Comforting someone? Pray. You don’t have to make a spectacle of yourself … you can even pray silently. If you haven’t heard from someone in a while … given ‘em a call. Pray. Let’s all try to make this a practice that comes naturally and genuinely. Let’s pray.
Marion Public Library Comfort Kits
In July, as a church mission project, we will collect items for the Marion Public Library Comfort Kits. Needed items can be placed in the Comfort Kit basket in the Narthex. We are collecting wash cloths, deodorant, shampoo, brushes, combs, footie socks (size 9-11), toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, chapstick, and small hand sanitizers. The last Sunday to bring items will be July 26th.
Family & Kids’ Expo: Invitation to Participate, Sat. August 1
We will have a table to promote our Missions and Ministry at the First UMC Missions team’s Family & Kids Expo! See Diane if you can participate! Additionally, If you know of a business or agency that serves or provides resources for families who would like a table, please talk with Pastor Laura. Especially needed are those who can offer an activity, low-cost or free food, or other fun for the day.
Noodle Experts Alert!
Hello noodle experts – please mark your calendars for a fun morning on Saturday August 22 to make noodles to sell at our Tenderloin Dinner on Saturday, September 12. Don’t miss the fun & fellowship! Sharon will be whipping us all into shape at 8 am!
Ongoing Events
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Free Community Easy Gentle Yoga
Mondays at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Begin your week with easy, slow movement, relaxing breath practices, and meditation to increase well-being. Bring a mat or blanket and dress comfortably. Practice from the floor, a chair, or standing. No experience necessary. Walk-ins welcome!
Connections of Grant County
Tuesdays @ 6 p.m. at First UMC Annex Building
Next Meeting THIS Tuesday, July 7 @ 6 p.m. – First UMC Annex
Connections will not meet on July 14 & 28.
If you would like to volunteer for a future Tuesday night dinner and enjoy time with young families and other church volunteers, please see Pastor Laura, Cheryl Stanley, or Diane Richey.
Open Heart Ministry
Wednesdays @ 3 p.m. at Open Heart Women’s Shelter
A weekly time of hope and fellowship with a devotion. If you would like to help with this ministry, please see Pastor Laura. Snacks and crafts are (always) welcome donations.
Youth Game Night
Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Basement Game Room
All those entering 5th to 12th grades are welcome to attend this adult-supervised event. There will be high-speed internet available for online gaming, plus plenty of board games and other activities. For more information contact John Haney.
Women’s Group
Special FUN evening out at Ivanhoe’s on July 9th
All Herbst Women are invited! Meet at church at 5:30 p.m. to car pool, or meet up there at 6 p.m. Ivanhoes is located at 979 S. Main St., Upland.
Next Meeting THIS Thursday, August 13th at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall (Alice)
All women who attend Herbst UMC are welcome to attend to share a devotion, fellowship, dessert, and Women’s Group event planning! Here are the dates for the
* October 8 (Susie) * November 12 (Laura) * December 10 (Christmas Dinner)
Cookbook
In case you haven’t heard, our new Recipe Book has been getting a lot of attention! If you’d like a copy, we have them for sale for $9, which goes to our Mission work. To get a copy, call our church line and leave a message. We’ll get back to you faster than you can say “Pumpkin Curry Soup”! (765) 384-5109.
