Weekly Reminders
Sunday, June 14, 2026
“Because we have been loved: we love.”
Romans 5:1-8, NIV
Rev. John Donaldson
What do you think was Jesus’ hardest commandment? Not judging others? Continuing to forgive? Take up your cross? How about loving your enemies? This seems an unreal commandment, but Jesus’ didn’t just say it, he lived it out. Paul writes about this in his letter to the Romans, 5:7-8. “Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Imagine loving someone despite all their flaws, pettiness, sins – what a gift is God’s sacrificial love for us. What does it mean to us to be loved so much? Come, beloved of God, let’s meditate on this passage on Sunday, June 14. Blessings, Pastor John
Blessings,
Pastor John
Vacation Bible School was a Success!
Thank you to the many who helped with VBS! It would be really hard to name everyone who volunteered, but it was just wonderful to see so many of us working together to give the kids this special week! Many pictures from the week are posted on our Facebook page.
Welcome Davlin Smith
Welcome, Davlin Smith, our new Choir Director! Davlin is from Athens, GA, and she is a graduate of GA State with a Bachelor of Music. She has over 20 years of experience directing church choirs, mostly in Methodist churches, and has recently moved back to GA from Pennsylvania. Davlin said, “My favorite quote is 'Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.’ - Psalm 98:4 (KJV) It doesn't matter your talent, music and praise comes from the heart! So sing out LOUD!” Welcome! ?
June 21 Message
Speaking of Pennsylvania, John and Lori Donaldson will be going up to Philadelphia this coming weekend to see their son & daughter-in-law. Our Lay Leader, Dave Heydinger, will be bringing the message for us on June 21. Thank you, Dave!
Thank you to the many who helped with VBS! It would be really hard to name everyone who volunteered, but it was just wonderful to see so many of us working together to give the kids this special week! Many pictures from the week are posted on our Facebook page.
Welcome Davlin Smith
Welcome, Davlin Smith, our new Choir Director! Davlin is from Athens, GA, and she is a graduate of GA State with a Bachelor of Music. She has over 20 years of experience directing church choirs, mostly in Methodist churches, and has recently moved back to GA from Pennsylvania. Davlin said, “My favorite quote is 'Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.’ - Psalm 98:4 (KJV) It doesn't matter your talent, music and praise comes from the heart! So sing out LOUD!” Welcome! ?
June 21 Message
Speaking of Pennsylvania, John and Lori Donaldson will be going up to Philadelphia this coming weekend to see their son & daughter-in-law. Our Lay Leader, Dave Heydinger, will be bringing the message for us on June 21. Thank you, Dave!
From the Family of Bob Weston...
"Thank you so much for the kindness and compassion you have shown our family during this difficult time. Your kind expression of sympathy has been a comfort to us."
-Mary, Susan, & Jennifer
Prayer Team
The Prayer Team will meet this Sunday at 10:15 a.m. in the Chapel to pray for those on our prayer list and any others who would like to receive prayer.
Teachers Needed
Do you love the Lord? Do you enjoy studying the Bible? Do you feel drawn to encouraging young people in their faith? If so, have you considered being a Connect Group teacher? We have classes for all ages, and so we need teachers of a variety of ages. Both regular and substitute teachers are needed. If interested in finding out more, just contact the church office.
Meetings Postponed
Due to Vacation Bible School, the regularly scheduled Finance and Trustees meetings have been postponed a week. Finance will meet on Monday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. and Trustees will meet on Tuesday, June 16 at 6:00 p.m.
The Prayer Team will meet this Sunday at 10:15 a.m. in the Chapel to pray for those on our prayer list and any others who would like to receive prayer.
Teachers Needed
Do you love the Lord? Do you enjoy studying the Bible? Do you feel drawn to encouraging young people in their faith? If so, have you considered being a Connect Group teacher? We have classes for all ages, and so we need teachers of a variety of ages. Both regular and substitute teachers are needed. If interested in finding out more, just contact the church office.
Meetings Postponed
Due to Vacation Bible School, the regularly scheduled Finance and Trustees meetings have been postponed a week. Finance will meet on Monday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. and Trustees will meet on Tuesday, June 16 at 6:00 p.m.
This Father's Day, we invite you to make a special donation in honor or memory of a father, grandfather, or influential father figure in your life. For a donation of $5 per name, the names you submit will be included in a special Father's Day bulletin. All proceeds from this year's Father's Day Offering will benefit the Student Ministries of Elberton First Methodist Church. The deadline to donate is Wednesday, June 17. To submit a name, pick up a card at the entrances or visit our website.
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