Weekly Reminders

February 12th, 2026
by Elberton First Methodist

Sunday, February 15, 2026

"On a Hilltop with Jesus"
Matthew 17:1-9, NIV
Rev. John Donaldson

While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!”
-Matthew 17:5, NKJV

A long-held belief of the church is that the heart of the Bible is the four gospels -- Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It is there that we read of the life, teaching, miracles, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ -- Son of God, Word made flesh, Lamb of God, King of Kings, Lord of Lords. As important as the other 62 books of the Bible are, the 4 gospels are the crucial books. As the Father said to Peter, James, and John, we need to “Hear Him.” If you think there are conflicts in the Bible, hear Jesus. If you wonder about the nature of God, hear Jesus. If you are seeking a clearer understanding of the will of God, hear Jesus. Christian, disciple of Jesus, hear Jesus. He is the way, the truth, the life.
Blessings,
Pastor John

Blessings,
Pastor John

News & Announcements

Are you looking for a way to build closer friendships and grow deeper in your faith? Starting next Sunday and continuing through the Lent Season (Feb. 22-March 22) the church will be offering Connect Groups for all ages! These groups will meet from 10:05 to 10:50 a.m. Sunday mornings, with separate groups for the 2-4 year olds, 5 year olds - 2nd Grade, 3rd-5th Grade, 6th-8th Grade, 9th-12th Grade, and several adult groups as well.
Try a class, you might like it!

Updated Soup Ministry Plans
If you are preparing soup, please bring the frozen soup in the individual containers to the church kitchen this Sunday, February 15. The soup will be distributed the following week.

EC Food Ministry
The next distribution is Saturday, February 21, beginning at 6 a.m. The truck delivery will be on Thursday, February 19 at 9:30 a.m. Volunteers are needed both days. The Food Ministry is located at Concord UMC, 2515 Harmony Rd, Elberton, GA 30635

You Too Can Be a Lumberjack!
All the men of the church are invited to attend the 7:30 a.m. Thursday Morning Bible Study in the church conference room, commonly known as the “Lumberjacks.” The Pastor makes the coffee, Ben picks up biscuits from Bojangles ($ 5 each), and we eat, drink, and discuss this week’s readings from the common lectionary. It is amazing how often the scriptures connect with current events! All are welcome!

Lent is a season of forty days, not counting Sunday, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. Lent comes from the Anglo-Saxon word Lencten, which means “spring.” The season is preparation for celebrating Easter. We will begin Lent with an Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday night, February 18, at 6 p.m., in the Crossroads Connection Center.