Weekly Reminders

March 19th, 2026
by Elberton First Methodist

Sunday, March 22, 2026

“Don’t Drift”
Selections from James, 1 John, & Isaiah
Dave Heydinger

Hey Church,
God has called as one people to discipleship. That means, in great part, to our willing obedience to live out The Great Commission and The Great Commandment:

The Great Commission: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you”
The Great Commandment: Love the Lord thy God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength and love your neighbor as yourself.

But what does that look like, really? Obviously, that is a big question and a big answer, and we will talk about a central part of how that looks according to the words of God that appear in scripture as many as 2,000 times! It is certainly something we need to know and understand, and I am so looking forward to sharing it with you. Hey, bring a friend!
Godspeed,
Dave

News & Announcements

Easter Egg Hunt Candy
We are in need of candy to stuff the eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday. If you would like to donate candy, please place it in the bins in the Crossroads Connection Center and Sanctuary entrances or drop it off in the church office. We will also accept monetary donations to purchase candy. Please designate your offering for “Easter Egg Hunt.”

We Are Hiring!
Elberton First Methodist Church is seeking a Choir Director for our Traditional 11 a.m. Worship Service. A full job description can be found on the church website at www.elbertonfmc.com/job-opportunities. Interested candidates, please send your resume and contact information to office@elbertonfmc.com.

We will recognize Compassion Sunday during both services this Sunday. We encourage you to visit the information table to learn what Compassion International is about and the opportunities available.

This Easter, you are invited to donate an Easter lily in honor of or in memory of a loved one. They are $10 each and will be displayed in the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday as we celebrate the hope and joy of the resurrection. If you would like to donate a Lily, please pick up a card in the Crossroads Connection Center or the Sanctuary entrance. You can also donate on the church website. All donations are due Sunday, March 22.

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The church will have a booth handing out sno-cones at the annual Health Meets Hope 5k this Sunday afternoon at McWilliams Park. It will be from 3 - 5 p.m. We encourage you to come out and show your support!

Our 30 Pieces of Silver Mission Project this year will go towards Compassion International, a Christian ministry dedicated to releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name.

Bags are located at the Crossroads Connection Center and Sanctuary entrances. Please pick up a bag, place your change in it, and return it to the church on Easter Sunday.

Next Sunday is Palm Sunday, and we have an exciting day planned! We will have ONE Combined Service at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary, featuring an Easter Cantata from our Chancel Choir, special soloists, and Children’s Choir. Following the service, we will have a Fellowship Lunch in the Fellowship Hall. The church is providing the meat, and the congregation is asked to bring a side dishe or dessert to share. Then, after the meal, we will have an Easter Egg Hunt on the church's back lawn. We are looking forward to a wonderful Palm Sunday celebration!

Our first several weeks of Connect Groups have been a success! We will take a break on March 29 (Palm Sunday) and April 5 (Easter Sunday), then resume on Sunday, April 12.

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