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Get to Know Us
Maples Mill UMC is a rural church that spans four generations, so we work hard to help everyone find ways to worship, serve, and feel a part of the church family.
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We are located at 22015 E. County Rd 8, Lewistown, IL, which is about 8 miles outside of Canton and 7 miles from Lewistown.
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Worship is on Sundays at 10:30am in the building or you can find the Sunday message on our Facebook page.
OUR PASTOR
Pastor Marty has been married to his bride, Karol, for over 30 years. They have three children: Mitchell, Kyle, and Emma, and a grandbaby on the way. He coached for 30 years and recently retired from teaching.
He is very passionate about sharing his faith and the love Christ has for all people. His hobbies include reading, going to state parks, and traveling.
OUR BELIEFS
Who are United Methodists?
The United Methodist Church is a global denomination that opens hearts, opens minds and opens doors through active engagement with our world. The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
A United Methodist is someone who joins in that mission by putting faith and love into action. We believe that God loves all people, and that we share in expressing that love. So the United Methodist tradition emphasizes God's grace and in serving others.
We believe that Jesus Christ is the fullest expression of God's love--showing us the fullness of God's care through Jesus' teachings, death and resurrection.
John Wesley started the Methodist movement in 18th-century England. His teachings on practical divinity (living out our faith) and appeals to reason and experience form important aspects of United Methodist practice today.