Evangelical
United Church of Christ
Godfrey, Illinois
"Come learn of me."
United Church of Christ
Godfrey, Illinois
"Come learn of me."
"All your children will be disciples of the Lord_
I will make peace abound for your children."
Isaiah 54:13
I will make peace abound for your children."
Isaiah 54:13
The Children's Moment
The Sunday Object Lesson
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
July 1
6:00 pm - Women's Fellowship Board
July 4
Church Office Closed in Observation of Independence Day
July 6
10:00 am Worship Service
11:00 am Coffee Hour
July 8
6:00 pm - Elder's Meeting
6:30 pm - Trustee's Meeting
7:00 pm - Consistory
July 12
11:00 am 5S Monthly Get Together
July 13
10:00 am Worship Service
11:00 am Coffee Hour
July 14
10:00 am H.I.S. Ministry
July 20
10:00 am Worship Service
11:00 am Coffee Hour
July 22
6:00 pm School Board
July 25
6:00 - 8:00 pm Friday Club
July 27
10:00 am - Worship Service
11:00 am - Coffee Hour
July 1
6:00 pm - Women's Fellowship Board
July 4
Church Office Closed in Observation of Independence Day
July 6
10:00 am Worship Service
11:00 am Coffee Hour
July 8
6:00 pm - Elder's Meeting
6:30 pm - Trustee's Meeting
7:00 pm - Consistory
July 12
11:00 am 5S Monthly Get Together
July 13
10:00 am Worship Service
11:00 am Coffee Hour
July 14
10:00 am H.I.S. Ministry
July 20
10:00 am Worship Service
11:00 am Coffee Hour
July 22
6:00 pm School Board
July 25
6:00 - 8:00 pm Friday Club
July 27
10:00 am - Worship Service
11:00 am - Coffee Hour
Welcome to Evangelical United Church of Christ
1212 W. Homer Adams Parkway
Godfrey, IL 62035
Godfrey, IL 62035
OUR SCHOOLS
Evangelical School for the Young Years
Ages 3 and 4
Evangelical Elementary School
K - 8
Ages 3 and 4
Evangelical Elementary School
K - 8
Church Staff
“Jesus said, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”” – Mark 10:45
- Administrative AssistantLibby Brame is always ready to answer your questions. You can call anytime Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 4:00 and Fridays 8:00 a.m 'til noon.
tel: 618-466- 6077
euccgodfrey@gmail.com
Libby's motto: "No problem" - Director of Youth Ministries and Christian EducationTim Sandifer has been leading our youth and directing our Sunday School programs since 2004. Our youth groups meet weekly and go on mission trips in the summers. He has also taught some religion classes in our school, Evangelical Schools - K-8 and Preschool ages 3-5yrs.
- Director of ChoirsSusan Parton-Stanard has been directing our Vocal and Handbell choirs since 2006. Her skill and enthusiasm is very contagious and our choirs are inspiring.
From the Interim Pastor's Desk
July, 2025
Quite a few people have suggested that they have heard of particularly dates when I may be ending
my time as your interim minister. Let me assure you that I do not have any certain date in mind for
leaving yet. When I began, I suggested that the average interim time is about 18 to 24 months in
length. The Holy Spirit, however, is unpredictable, so we keep our contracts flexible. I initially
signed a one-year contract, then I signed a six-month extension, and then another three-month
extension. I am now under contract through the end of August. I can see that I will likely be
signing another extension before the summer is over.
The search committee has been working diligently, reading candidates’ profiles, engaging in
interviews, and learning more about how to represent the needs of the position of this
congregation’s pastorate to potential new settled ministers. I am grateful for the time and energy
they are putting into this.
I am reminded of the anointing of King David in 1 Samuel 16. Samuel was a prophet who was
essentially a one-person search committee. The nation appointed him to find a leader for them. His
first selection was Saul, who was an excellent soldier, but a terrible leader. Everything he saw was a
battle, so he wound up constantly fighting his own people. The nation appointed Samuel again to
find their next leader. Samuel decided to listen to God this time. Samuel thought he had found the
perfect candidate, a son of Jesse named Eliab, but God rejected that call. Then Samuel thought he
had found another perfect candidate in Eliab’s brother Abinadab, but God said no. Samuel was
convinced that one of Jesse’s sons would be perfect, but God rejected one after another until all
that was left was a scrawny teenager named David. David came with a shepherd’s heart, not a
warrior’s spirit. God agreed this was the leader they needed, and the rest is history!
I am confident that, in time, God will bring the right person and this congregation together. It may
not be the type of person everyone expects, but as long as people are open to the Spirit’s guidance,
it will be the leader needed.
In the meantime, you’re stuck with me! I am happy to be here.
Peace,
Rev. Tim Darmour-Paul
Quite a few people have suggested that they have heard of particularly dates when I may be ending
my time as your interim minister. Let me assure you that I do not have any certain date in mind for
leaving yet. When I began, I suggested that the average interim time is about 18 to 24 months in
length. The Holy Spirit, however, is unpredictable, so we keep our contracts flexible. I initially
signed a one-year contract, then I signed a six-month extension, and then another three-month
extension. I am now under contract through the end of August. I can see that I will likely be
signing another extension before the summer is over.
The search committee has been working diligently, reading candidates’ profiles, engaging in
interviews, and learning more about how to represent the needs of the position of this
congregation’s pastorate to potential new settled ministers. I am grateful for the time and energy
they are putting into this.
I am reminded of the anointing of King David in 1 Samuel 16. Samuel was a prophet who was
essentially a one-person search committee. The nation appointed him to find a leader for them. His
first selection was Saul, who was an excellent soldier, but a terrible leader. Everything he saw was a
battle, so he wound up constantly fighting his own people. The nation appointed Samuel again to
find their next leader. Samuel decided to listen to God this time. Samuel thought he had found the
perfect candidate, a son of Jesse named Eliab, but God rejected that call. Then Samuel thought he
had found another perfect candidate in Eliab’s brother Abinadab, but God said no. Samuel was
convinced that one of Jesse’s sons would be perfect, but God rejected one after another until all
that was left was a scrawny teenager named David. David came with a shepherd’s heart, not a
warrior’s spirit. God agreed this was the leader they needed, and the rest is history!
I am confident that, in time, God will bring the right person and this congregation together. It may
not be the type of person everyone expects, but as long as people are open to the Spirit’s guidance,
it will be the leader needed.
In the meantime, you’re stuck with me! I am happy to be here.
Peace,
Rev. Tim Darmour-Paul
