We are gearing up for an incredible week of Vacation Bible School at Elberton First Methodist Church! This year's theme, Rainforest Falls, will take children on an exciting journey as they discover the nature of God through engaging Bible stories, worship, games, crafts, and meaningful activities designed to help them grow in their faith and relationship with Jesus Christ.

We encourage you to register participants in advance so we can better prepare. To register online, scroll down to see the form below. If you are not able to register online, don't worry; paper forms will be available at the check-in station.

But don’t stop there! We encourage you to invite your family and friends so more children can experience the love of Jesus and learn more about the truth of God’s word!

We can’t wait to see what God has in store for Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible School!

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We are gearing up for an incredible week of Vacation Bible School at Elberton First Methodist Church! This year's theme, Rainforest Falls, will take children on an exciting journey as they discover the nature of God through engaging Bible stories, worship, games, crafts, and meaningful activities designed to help them grow in their faith and relationship with Jesus Christ.

We encourage you to register participants in advance so we can better prepare. Just click the button above and then click “child registration.”

But don’t stop there! We encourage you to invite your family and friends so more children can experience the love of Jesus and learn more about the truth of God’s word!

We can’t wait to see what God has in store for Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible School!

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.

Father's Day Offering
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 click the following link:
https://subsplash.com/u/-RHPXS6/forms/d/24267fe6-a55d-40db-9762-d42232b28617 

Thank you for helping us celebrate those who have impacted our lives while supporting the youth of EFMC.

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On Sunday, November 15, we will host a Meal Packing Event again in partnership with Rise Against Hunger! Last year, we packed around 2,000 food bags providing meals to an estimated 10,000 people! Our packed meals were included in a delivery of meals to those in need in South Sudan. It is wonderful that we in Elberton, GA, can help provide for the hungry men, women, and children in one of the poorest countries on earth. Food supplies, packing materials, and our part of the shipping costs are $4,100. To donate towards this ministry, please designate your offering for "Rise Against Hunger" or use the form below to donate online.

This Mother's Day, we honor and remember the legacy of the mothers, grandmothers, and mother-figures in our lives. See the names of all the great mothers we lift up in honor and in memory this year. 

Because of your generosity, we raised $486, which will cover a large part of the expenses for our Meal Packing event with Rise Against Hunger later this year.

This year, our Mother’s Day Offering will go towards our Rise Against Hunger event. We invite you to remember your Mother or a mother-figure in your life this Mother’s Day by contributing to this cause. It is $5 per name, and all donations are due by Wednesday, May 6. Fill out the form below, or you can fill out a card located at the Crossroads Connection Center or Sanctuary entrances.

Mark your calendars! On May 17th, at both morning services, we will be recognizing our High School and College graduates. If you have a child graduating from high school or college, please fill out the form below so we can make sure we don't miss anyone! The deadline to submit information is Sunday, May 10. We are proud of our graduates, and can't wait to celebrate them!

As we celebrate the hope and joy of Easter, we give thanks for the beautiful Easter lilies that have been placed in our sanctuary. These flowers are given in honor and in memory of loved ones who hold a special place in our hearts.

Our Young Adult Connect Group took a trip to The Range in Abbeville this past Sunday and had a great time of fellowship!

Our new Connect Groups will not meet this Sunday, but will resume on April 12. If you are looking to join a group, click the button to learn more.

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

This 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 dish 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!

We will recognize Compassion Sunday on Sunday, March 22, in both services. If you sponsor a child, we would like to highlight their name, home country, and maybe a few sentences about them. Please send this information by March 16 via email to the church office.

If you are interested in sponsoring a child, click the following link.
http://compassionsunday.com/elbertonfirstmethodist

We invite you, your family, and your friends to join us as we go through Holy Week, anticipating the resurrection of Jesus Christ! Easter is a season that reminds us of God's love and the sacrifice that was made for us on the Cross. From Palm Sunday to Easter morning, we will come together to worship, remember, and celebrate!

We have several services and activities planned for Holy Week. Beginning with Palm Sunday, we will have an Easter Cantata (Combined Service) at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary, followed by a Fellowship Lunch and Easter Egg Hunt. On Maundy Thursday, we will remember the Last Supper during a special service at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary and partake in Holy Communion. Finally, on Easter Sunday, we will celebrate the good news of the resurrection during a Sunrise Service at 7 a.m., Contemporary Service at 9 a.m., and Traditional Service at 11 a.m.

Join us during this wonderful season, we have a seat waiting for YOU!

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.

SAVE THE DATE for VBS 2026!
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Jungle at Rainforest Falls!

Kids will dive into a vibrant rainforest world filled with waterfalls, wildlife, and hands-on fun as they discover powerful Bible stories, meaningful lessons, energetic music, and exciting activities. Rainforest Falls is all about helping kids grow in faith while experiencing God’s love in a big, unforgettable way.

Location: Elberton First Methodist Church
Dates: Sunday, June 7 - Wednesday, June 10
Time: 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Registration opens April 1 - mark your calendar and get ready to explore, learn, and celebrate together at VBS 2026!

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 purchase online using the form below. All donations are due Sunday, March 22. 

Just looking ahead, on Palm Sunday, March 29, we will have a combined service in the Sanctuary at 10 a.m., followed by a Fellowship Lunch (the church is providing baked ham; the congregation is asked to bring a side dish), and then the annual Easter Egg Hunt! The Palm Sunday worship service will feature a cantata by our choir. It would be really nice to have more people in our choir for the cantata! If you like to sing and can make joyful noise, please consider joining the choir for the next five weeks at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights.

67 residents of Nancy Hart Nursing Center received individual bags of goodies and staff received baskets of snacks for Valentines Day. Helping deliver items were Jeana and Chloe Henderson and PJo Phelps. Thank you to all who assisted with items and monetarily!

Are you looking for a way to build closer friendships and grow deeper in your faith? During the Lent Season (February 22-March 22), the church will be offering Connect Groups for all ages! These groups (formerly known as Sunday School Classes) will meet from 10:05 to 10:50 a.m. Sunday mornings, with separate groups for the 2-4 year olds, K-2nd Grade, 3rd–5th Grade, 6th–8th Grade, 9th-12th Grade, and a new Young Adult group. Thank you to everyone who has agreed to teach!

The Soul Sisters Bible study group donated, packaged, and delivered 51 Valentine baskets to the residents of Spring Valley Nursing Home this week. We pray that their day was made brighter and the message of Jesus was received through these gifts. Thank you to all of the ladies that donated!

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.

Dear Church Family,
Due to the current winter weather conditions, all church services for Sunday, February 1, 2026, have been canceled. We will stream our online service on Facebook, YouTube, and the church website at 9:30 a.m. We are praying for everyone’s safety this weekend and hope to be back in-person next week!

To give online, please scroll to the bottom to access online giving.

Blessings,
Elberton First Methodist Church

The menu for the February 4, Wednesday Night dinner, will be smothered chicken, green beans, baked potato, and cake! Following the dinner, we will have an early “valentine’s program”, with a few couples playing the “newlywed game.” Cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child ages 10 & under. Contact the church office to sign up or click the button below to register online.

SOUP MINISTRY POSTPONED
Due to potential winter weather predicted for Saturday, January 31, 2026, the Soup Ministry has been postponed. Please see the updated plans below.

Updated Plans:

• If you are preparing soup, please stop by the church office Monday, February 9 – Thursday, February 12, to pick up individual containers.
• Prepare your soup, place it in the individual containers, and freeze it. (Please note on top what the soup is and if it contains meat)
• Bring the frozen soup to the church kitchen on Sunday, February 15.
• The soup will be distributed the following week.

Blessings,
Elberton First Methodist Church

Dear Church Family,
Out of an abundance of caution and concern for everyone’s safety, all church services for Sunday, January 25, 2026, have been canceled. We are praying for everyone's safety and warmth this weekend.

Blessings, Elberton First Methodist Church

Good Morning Church,

We are following the weather today at the church office. Though we are not going to make an official announcement until Saturday afternoon with regards to whether or not we will have church services on Sunday. Rest assured, if it is not safe to drive, we will not be having services.

So just a reminder: while the weather is still good, today might be a good day to go to the grocery store, gas station, etc. We all might be homebound for a few days.

Blessings, Pastor John