"Worship - What's It All About?"
Mark 12:38-44, NIV
Pastor John Donaldson
In the Beatitudes, Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Synonyms for “pure” are words like authentic, real, and undiluted. In our scripture on Sunday (Mk 12:38-44), we look at someone who is genuine and pure in heart. She is contrasted with others whose faith is somewhat diluted. It is a great passage on what real worship is! We hope all who are able will come in for the Sunday morning worship services, offered at 9 and 11 a.m.
Blessings,
Pastor John
Blessings,
Pastor John
News & Announcements
Thank You
To all who helped with the District Charge Conference – Set up, Praise Band, Kitchen Crew – everything went really well!
To all who helped with the District Charge Conference – Set up, Praise Band, Kitchen Crew – everything went really well!
Hoodie Drive
Thank you to all who helped with the Hoodie Drive! We collected over 60 hoodies of various sizes and passed them on to the schools. Hopefully this will help to keep all the kids warm!
Thank you to all who helped with the Hoodie Drive! We collected over 60 hoodies of various sizes and passed them on to the schools. Hopefully this will help to keep all the kids warm!
Capital Fund Campaign
In the struggles over the last year, many church projects and needed repairs and improvements were put on hold. It is time to move forward again! Please consider making a special donation to our Capital Fund Campaign (CFC). Funds will be used for long overdue church repairs, planned maintenance and the pay for the balance of the cost for the new playground. As we are able, let’s all participate, so that we are building up the church together! Just mark in the memo section of your check, “CFC.” Thank you all for your generous and sacrificial giving!
In the struggles over the last year, many church projects and needed repairs and improvements were put on hold. It is time to move forward again! Please consider making a special donation to our Capital Fund Campaign (CFC). Funds will be used for long overdue church repairs, planned maintenance and the pay for the balance of the cost for the new playground. As we are able, let’s all participate, so that we are building up the church together! Just mark in the memo section of your check, “CFC.” Thank you all for your generous and sacrificial giving!
As we prepare for the Christmas season, we are accepting donations for the beautiful poinsettias that will be displayed throughout the church. Poinsettias can be donated in honor of or in memory of a loved one for $10 each. Forms are available at the entrances and on the church website; the deadline has been extended to Sunday, November 17th.\
It's that time of year to start packing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Boxes are available in the Crossroads Connection Center and Sanctuary. There is a packing label and a paper with recommended items inside each box. Please only put the requested items in the box, as all boxes are required to be inspected at customs and any items not on the list will be removed.
If you would like to go ahead and begin collecting supplies, click the pdf link below to download a copy of the gift suggestion list (boys and girls).
You can also stop by the church office to pick up boxes. All boxes must be dropped off at the church on or before Sunday, November 17th.
If you would like to go ahead and begin collecting supplies, click the pdf link below to download a copy of the gift suggestion list (boys and girls).
You can also stop by the church office to pick up boxes. All boxes must be dropped off at the church on or before Sunday, November 17th.
Looking Ahead...
White Christmas, A Celebration of Giving
Elberton First Methodist Church is one of the largest White Christmas supporters in our community. On Sunday, December 1st, we will begin collecting for our annual donation. We will observe White Christmas in both services on Sunday, December 15, 2024.
This year, everyone is asked to give Flour, Sugar and Peanut Butter.
As we give thanks for our many blessings and remember that so many families are suffering this year, we ask you to be generous. Please place your donations in one of the boxes (wrapped in Christmas paper) located in the Crossroads Connection Center or in the Sanctuary.
“And the King will reply to them, Truly I tell you, in so far as you did it for one of the least of these My brethren, you did it for Me.” -Matthew 25:40
White Christmas, A Celebration of Giving
Elberton First Methodist Church is one of the largest White Christmas supporters in our community. On Sunday, December 1st, we will begin collecting for our annual donation. We will observe White Christmas in both services on Sunday, December 15, 2024.
This year, everyone is asked to give Flour, Sugar and Peanut Butter.
As we give thanks for our many blessings and remember that so many families are suffering this year, we ask you to be generous. Please place your donations in one of the boxes (wrapped in Christmas paper) located in the Crossroads Connection Center or in the Sanctuary.
“And the King will reply to them, Truly I tell you, in so far as you did it for one of the least of these My brethren, you did it for Me.” -Matthew 25:40
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Sunday, November 17
9:00 am - Contemporary Worship Service
10:00 am - Sunday School
11:00 am - Traditional Worship Service
6:00 pm - Evening Chapel Service
Monday, November 18
6:30 pm - Worship Meeting
Tuesday, November 19
7:00 am - Biscuits & Bibles
6:00 pm - Bible Study
6:00 pm - Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, November 20
6:00 pm - 1st Kids & 1st Youth
6:30 pm - Praise Band Rehearsal
6:30 pm - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, November 21
7:30 am - Lumberjacks Men’s Bible Study
9:00 am - Contemporary Worship Service
10:00 am - Sunday School
11:00 am - Traditional Worship Service
6:00 pm - Evening Chapel Service
Monday, November 18
6:30 pm - Worship Meeting
Tuesday, November 19
7:00 am - Biscuits & Bibles
6:00 pm - Bible Study
6:00 pm - Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, November 20
6:00 pm - 1st Kids & 1st Youth
6:30 pm - Praise Band Rehearsal
6:30 pm - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, November 21
7:30 am - Lumberjacks Men’s Bible Study
Giving & Attendance Report
Sunday, November 10, 2024
General Fund
Contributions this week......................................... $8,762.75
Contributions to date........................................... $394,011.55
Contributions this week......................................... $8,762.75
Contributions to date........................................... $394,011.55
Capital Fund Campaign
Contributions this week............................................. $792.80
Contributions to date.............................................. $11,786.40
Goal.......................................................................... $110,000.00
Contributions this week............................................. $792.80
Contributions to date.............................................. $11,786.40
Goal.......................................................................... $110,000.00
Attendance Report
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Thank you all for your generous, faithful, and sacrificial giving. All donations help! We need to average $8,940 per week to meet the 2024 Budget.
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