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Find Hope Downtown I'M NEW HERE WORSHIP ONLINE SERVICE TIMES 10:00am Sundays OFFICE HOURS 8:30am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri CONTACT INFO office@mountvernonfirst.org (618) 242-1030 1133 Main Street, Mount Vernon, IL The people of the First United Methodist Church welcome you in God's love! Our hearts, our minds, and our doors are open to you! ​ We witness to the hope in Jesus Christ by loving God passionately, by growing in our faith intentionally, and by serving others generously. LOVE GOD GROW IN FAITH SERVE OTHERS Read more Get Involved! Helping others find hope downtown Donate now Newsletter GET OUR NEWSLETTER! or view it here !

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Videos Testimony: Darla Wexstten Hear the reasons why Darla feels like she belongs here at the First United Methodist Church! Darla Testimony Testimony: Hope Kobbert Hear the reasons why Hope feels like she belongs here at the First United Methodist Church! Hope Testimony Promo: Angels On Assignment Check out the history and present happenings of Angels on Assignment. You can also learn how to get involved in our largest outreach ministry! AoA Promo

Giving page GIVE hope downtown ways you can give: By Mail Mail your gift to our church office at ​ 1133 Main Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864 BY TEXT Text: 844-909-1077 ​ Type in your dollar amount then hit "send" ONLINE go to: ​ mountvernonfirst.org/giving ​ or click the button below Donate Now Thank you for your support! Our church is located in downtown Mount Vernon, where we pride ourselves on breathing life into the area. As such, our ministries focus on bringing hope to the people you might bump into on our sidewalks and to those who often go unseen . It's our mission to love God, grow in faith, and serve others so that everyone can find hope downtown. ​ Do you want to fill the area with hope and love? Then consider supporting our ministries! Our Next Big Thing! Help us build a NEW ADDITION by donating to our Capital Campaign! DONATE TODAY

Sonshine School What are we A faith-based program for preschool children to interact in a setting where Christian living and Kindergarten readiness are emphasized. ENROLL HERE PAY TUITION QUESTIONS?

Youth ministry YOUR KIDS ​ OUR FUTURE We are focused on building a better future, starting here in our very own church! ​ How do we do this? ​ We focus on relationships; relationships with Christ, relationships with others, and relationships with the world. ​ All are welcome, so we hope to see you soon! WHO Junior High Grades 6th - 8th Senior High Grades 9th - 12th WHAT Weeknight hang-outs where we focus on building relationships with God, each other, and our community. WHEN Junior High Wed. 3:30 - 5:30 PM Senior High Wed. 6:00 - 8:00 PM WHERE We typically meet at First UMC, upstairs in the Bryan Dycus Hall. We occasionally meet outside of the church. WHY Our programs not only teach youth about God's character, but we also teach youth how to represent Christ in our world today, how to build solid relationships, and how to develop a strong sense of identity and confidence. WANT TO DONATE? DONATE HERE MEET THE PASTOR Ian Barbee Contact info: ian@mountvernonfirst.org (618) 242-1030 ext 103 "Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible." - St. Francis of Assisi ​ Ian has been the youth pastor for the past four years and credits the success of his ministry to the support of the church and the unconditional love from the youth group.

Children's ministry LOVE GOD CREATE SMILES MAKE MEMORIES BUILD FRIENDSHIPS WHO Kindergarten - 5th grade students WHAT Our group is called D.I.G. which stands for Delighting In God! WHEN We meet every Tuesday evening from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm WHERE We meet downstairs in the Mount Vernon room. You can pick up and drop off by our side door on the south parking lot WHY Our goal is for your kids to know they are overwhelmingly and eternally loved by God. MEET THE PASTORS Gina Ellis Contact info: gina@mountvernonfirst.org (618) 242-1030 ext 108 "He has told you what is good and what the Lord requires from you: to do justice, embrace faithful love, and walk humbly with your God. " - Micah 6:8 (CEB) ​ Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. - The Lorax Hope Kobbert Contact info: hope@mountvernonfirst.org (618) 242-1030 ext 108 "He has told you what is good and what the Lord requires from you: to do justice, embrace faithful love, and walk humbly with your God. " - Micah 6:8 (CEB) ​ Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. - The Lorax

Angels on Assignment Angels on Assignment Phone: (618) 242-1108 Email: angels@mountvernonfirst.org 1201 Broadway, Mount Vernon, IL 62864 OUR SERVICES FOOD PANTRY Read More THRIFT STORE Read More FINANCIAL AID Read More Have questions or want to talk to us? Call 618-242-1108 and leave a message, and someone will call you back or you can e-mail us at angels@mountvernonfirst.org This is OUR story Food Pantry Food Pantry Fridays 9:00-11:00 am To receive food you must be a Jefferson County resident. You will have to sign in, give an address, and the number of people in your family. There are income guidelines posted so the client may verify their income before signing in for free food. A client may obtain food once every 4 weeks. Food sources include USDA, Midwest Foodbank, churches, food drives, and community contributions. Clothing Store Thrift Store Thursdays 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm ​ Fridays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ​ Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Want to come in? The thrift shop, which is open to the public, receives donations of clothing, household items, and furniture that are resold to the public to help as many people as possible. Every dollar made in the thrift shop goes back into our food pantry and financial assistance program to continue helping our community. Clients in need may request clothing vouchers and then are give some items free. Bag days are generally the last Friday of the month and anyone can come in and fill a bag full of clothing for a low price. ​ Looking to donate? Thrift shop donations are important; they are sold and provide the funds for the Financial Assistance Programs and Food Pantry. You can save our volunteers some time by remembering this about your donations: All donations should be clean/gently used–if you are not wearing it/using it because of tears/stains/worn/broken then we will not be selling it either! Household items should be in clean/good condition and if small appliances–working. Drop-offs may be made on Wednesday mornings, Thursdays, Friday mornings, and the first Saturday morning of each month. Call 618-242-1108 for pick-up for larger items. ​ Angels on Assignment Donation Guidelines Angels Thrift Shop happily accepts the following new or gently used items: Clothing (Men’s, Women’s, Teen, Children’s, Baby) Shoes Boots Purses Scarves, jewelry, belts Coats, hats, gloves, mittens Games, toys Housewares: dishes, glassware, serve ware, pots and pans, silverware, kitchen utensils, small appliances Lamps, small rugs Craft goods: knitting yarn, knitting needles, crochet thread, needles, needlework kits Books, records, DVDs Paper goods: cards, stationery, wrapping paper, gift bags, Collectibles, antiques, knick-knacks, and other giftware Domestics: linens, curtains blankets, comforters, tablecloths, draperies, etc Luggage, backpacks Home health items: shower seats, wheelchairs, canes, etc. All items should be clean, useable, and free of dirt, stains, tears, in working order, etc. ​ ​ Financial Aid Financial Aid By Appointment Only To receive financial assistance from Angels on Assignment a person must be a Jefferson County resident for at least 6 months. Please call 618-242-1108 to make an appointment for an interview. When a client comes for that appointment they must provide information including their driver’s license, Social Security card, landlord’s information, utility, and other bills and income, if applicable. Financial help is available once every 6 months. ABOUT US The Mission of Angels on Assignment is to honor God by serving those in need with care and dignity. ​ Angels on Assignment began in 1991 with a vision to help those in our community who were struggling to survive in tough economic times. The ministry continues because the need continues. Angels on Assignment is an all volunteer organization with volunteers from multiple area churches and the community. Angels on Assignment is the signature ministry of the First United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon, Illinois, providing assistance for basic family needs — including rent, food, & utilities — for Jefferson County residents.

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Kids' Quest Bluford-otterbein LOVING GOD LOVING KIDS What is Kids' Quest? ​ Kids' Quest is an extension of the Mt. Vernon First United Methodist Church. We meet at Otterbein UMC in Bluford every Thursday after school until 5:00 PM. ​ The goal of Kids' Quest is to provide a safe space where kids can come to learn about God, build relationships, have fun, finish homework, and share a meal. ​ This church has no worshipping adult congregation and operates as a church for kids from kindergarten through high school. WANT TO Volunteer or Provide a meal? Please contact Rev. Gina (618)242-1030