Elam United Methodist Church

We are delighted to announce that Nancy George has accepted the position as Elam’s new Leadership Council Chairperson. Nancy has been deeply committed to Elam in terms of her generous offering of her gifts and her presence, as well as devotion to her various leadership roles. She will assume her duties beginning with the November meeting.

Sunday, October 1st is World Communion Sunday. You are invited to join us that day when we will share a common meal with fellow Christian believers around the world in a spirit of unity and equity. It is a reminder that we are all part of a beloved family of God and that we can have communal worship that reflects the global nature of our church. In churches large and small, in every time zone, in every economic, cultural, and political environment, speaking every language and the same language, we approach the Lord’s Table together.

We will celebrate Laity Sunday on October 15th during our regular worship service at 9:30 a.m. when Clint Amoss, Elam’s Certified Lay Minister and Pastoral Assistant, will be offering the message. Laity Sunday is a time to recognize the work and mission of all laity – not only within the walls of the church but in everyday lives. The 1968 Book of Discipline expounds on the day’s larger purpose saying “Laity Sunday shall be to interpret the role of the laity in the world and to provide laymen with an opportunity to witness to their faith in Jesus Christ and their commitment to His mission in the world.” Please plan to join us then.

NEW ADDRESS FOR SANDI McCALL

Country House Memory Care
Unit 4830 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807

(844-486-2108)

Adult Sunday School class resumes.  It is held in the conference room each Sunday from 8:15-9:15 a.m. We are currently studying “Paul – His Life and Teachings” by Jack Kuhatschek (books provided). Please feel free to join us anytime throughout the year.

Here is a special sale with 100% off! Free copies of Elam's cookbook are available in the side narthex. Please take one or more
as they make wonderful gifts. Several cases of them are taking up valuable space so before they simply disappear, they are free for the taking. Enjoy!

New Study

On Monday, September 18, 2023 we will begin a new book by a favorite author— Amy-Jill Levine, professor at Vanderbilt University, renowned scholar, author and teacher.
It is a six-week course on the study of the Gospel of Mark. Each gathering will begin at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom...the link will be sent closer to the start date.
If you are interested, please text me (Sue Kardine) at sdkardine@comcast.net. The book is newly published and available at your favorite online book seller... Amazon and Cokesbury have it.

“Mark is an acquired taste: savor it slowly, let it lead, and let it challenge.”

Dr. Amy-Jill Levine

Come share in this learning experience...

Sunday School and nursery for infants through sixth grade are available during the worship service. It is held in the Children’s Day Out rooms (follow hallway past restrooms all the way to the end to room 107). Miss Bonnie and Miss Joy will be waiting for you there. 

Click here for Downloadable Coloring Pages.

We are rebuilding our team to serve and clean up during/following Fellowship Hours. Several have volunteered and more have
expressed possible interest. If interested, please get in touch with Mary in the church office (610-459-2911 or mary@elamumc.org). With enough support, we are looking to increase our offerings to two Sundays each month plus Mosaic Sundays (5th Sunday of the month).

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that
construction will begin on Monday, October 2nd on a $1.7 million project to replace
the 96 year old bridge that carries Smithbridge Road over Webb Creek in Concord
Township, Delaware County.

Under this project, PennDOT's contractor will replace the existing 20-foot-long,
reinforced concrete T-beam bridge with a single-cell, cast-in-place, concrete box culvert.
Stream stabilization and protection will precede demolition and removal of the existing
structure.

During construction, motorists will be directed to follow the existing detour using Bethel
Road, Garnet Mine Road, Route 491 (Naamans Creek Road), and northbound U.S. 202
(Wilmington-West Chester Pike).

Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area
because backups and delays may occur. All scheduled activities are weather
dependent.

Road-Con Inc. of West Chester, Chester County, is the general contractor on this bridge
replacement project, which is financed with 100% state funds. Construction on the
entire project is expected to finish in April 2024.​​​​​​​

If you wish to borrow tables and chairs for an occasion, please contact the church office to make sure these are available when needed. Prior to picking them up, a form is obtainable in the church office to list the pickup and return dates. You must inform the church office that these have been returned. IMPORTANT: The blue tables and chairs are not allowed to leave the building. You may only use them if you are renting the Pierce Family Life Center.

Please be aware that during preschool hours everyone must enter through the front door. Even if you are coming to church to help with an outreach in another part of the building, including the kitchen, you must sign in at the office and wear a visitor’s tag. This is for the safety of the children.

Hearts & Hands Preschool Hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday – 9:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m.
(Preschool, Lunch Bunch and Children’s Day Out)
Tuesday and Thursday – 9:00 a.m. till 12:00 noon
(Preschool, Children’s Day Out)

We are continuing to collect items for college students in need and Philadelphia homeless. Here is a wish list if you would like to contribute:

If you have any cloth bags that you are not using, Loaves of Love would love to have them as they are used to pack the food for the families. You may drop them off at Elam weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for delivery to Loaves of Love or they may be placed in the outside bins at Siloam UMC, 3720 Foulk Road, Garnet Valley.
 

We regret to inform you that we are no longer permitted to use the stove in the kitchen until the suppression system is repaired. That being the case, if using the kitchen all meals will have to be brought in fully cooked, including outside catered meals.