Weekly Reminders
Sunday, April 12, 2026
"Aligning with the Cornerstone"
Rev. John Donaldson
John 20:1-18 & Acts 4:1-12, NIV
According to Wikipedia, a cornerstone was “the first and most crucial stone laid in ancient construction, anchoring the building's foundation and determining its entire alignment. It acted as the primary reference point for leveling and squaring walls, ensuring structural stability by bearing immense weight and connecting two walls to prevent collapse.” Don’t you find it interesting that this term, “cornerstone,” is one that is used in the Psalms predicting the Messiah? It is also used seven times in the New Testament to refer to Jesus – by Jesus, himself, and by Peter and Paul. This seems to be a theme, and so the natural question is, what is so crucial about this term when applied to Jesus? What does it mean that Jesus is our cornerstone?
Blessings,
Pastor John
Blessings,
Pastor John
30 Pieces of Silver
Thank you to everyone who donated to the Easter Mission Offering, which went to Compassion International. Over $500 was donated, and with that, EFMC purchased 1 goat, 2 chickens, 1 water well, 1 water filter, 2 emergency food packs, and 2 hygiene kits to be distributed to many families in need around the world. If you are interested in sponsoring a child through Compassion, or would like to donate, visit www.compassion.com.
EC Food Ministry
This is the week for the monthly EC Food Ministry distribution. There are three chances to volunteer with this ministry this week – help unload the truck at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, help prepare the boxes at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, and help with the distribution, starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday. The ministry is located at Concord UMC on the Hartwell Hwy. There is also a special need for canned potatoes. Donations can be left at the church office, Crossroads Connection Center, or Sanctuary entrances.
Thank you to everyone who donated to the Easter Mission Offering, which went to Compassion International. Over $500 was donated, and with that, EFMC purchased 1 goat, 2 chickens, 1 water well, 1 water filter, 2 emergency food packs, and 2 hygiene kits to be distributed to many families in need around the world. If you are interested in sponsoring a child through Compassion, or would like to donate, visit www.compassion.com.
EC Food Ministry
This is the week for the monthly EC Food Ministry distribution. There are three chances to volunteer with this ministry this week – help unload the truck at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, help prepare the boxes at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, and help with the distribution, starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday. The ministry is located at Concord UMC on the Hartwell Hwy. There is also a special need for canned potatoes. Donations can be left at the church office, Crossroads Connection Center, or Sanctuary entrances.
Several members of the congregation have commented that they were missing our regular Sunday School and Connect Group Classes. The good news is that all the classes are back again this week, meeting from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Many have found that these small groups are a great way to get to know others at church better and to ask questions and learn more about our faith. If you haven’t tried a class yet, this could be the week! Whatever your age, there is a class for you!
Elberton First Methodist will host a Blood Drive on Monday, April 13, from 12 - 5 p.m. in the Crossroads Connection Center. Donors will receive a $15 E-Gift Card via email! To make an appointment, scan the QR code above or click the button below. *Enter [EFMC] if a sponsor code is required.
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