Elam United Methodist Church

We will be holding a Volunteer Meeting on Thursday, September 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. If you are willing to help, please plan to attend so we can finalize plans and ensure the event runs smoothly. We kindly ask for a minimum of 2 hours of your time.

The Texas Road House fundraising program will begin:  

Tuesday October 1, 2024  
4-10PM

Present the flyer to your waitperson and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of the food purchases to Elam.   Copies available in church bulletins, front office or clicking here for a printable copy.

We plan to do this on the first Tuesday of every other month going forward.  (October 1, December 3,  February 4, April 1, June 3).
Bring your family and friends.  Come join the fun!

The first meeting for Blacklight Theatre will be on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 10:30ish in the music room (right after the 9:30 am church service). We will discuss our song selection for this year as well as welcoming new members. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! If you are interested in joining us and finding out more about what is involved in using your hands to make inspiring imagery for the Hanging of the Greens service, please attend! Any questions, please contact Ginny Lockwood at vglockwood@comcast.net.

Don’t miss our special Healing Service to be held during our worship service on Sunday, September 29th, which features the
Rev. Dr. James R. Hallam offering both the message and anointing with oil. Anointing with oil is a practice that dates back to biblical
times and is associated with healing, consecration, and commissioning. It is believed that the anointing oil represents the
presence and power of the Holy Spirit, who is the ultimate healer.

Dr. Hallam has been committed to a life of service for over 60 years as a United Methodist minister, a dean of students, a professor, and a township supervisor. Jim believes that the roots of human fulfillment lie in our relationships with self and others and sees Jesus of Nazareth as the ultimate role model for a meaningful life on earth. He is the author of the book Human Gifts: Giving to
Transform Ourselves, Others and the Word and is currently awaiting publication of his second book. He holds a D. Div. from Drew University, an M.A. in counseling from the University of Pennsylvania, and a B.A. from Dickinson College. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Jim recently moved to Fox Hill Farms in Glen Mills, PA with his wonderful wife, Kerry. Between them, they have seven adult children and one very special dog.

Many of you are aware of the sudden passing of Christi Elliott Hall. She is Anna Elliott’s daughter and a young woman who “grew up” in this church. Many of us remember her for her beautiful voice as part of the KIC’s and Youth Group. She leaves behind three children: Bryce, Cynthia, and Audrey. Her sister, Carly Elliott Corazza has arranged for three options to help provide for funeral expenses with the remainder going for the children’s need. For details on how you can contribute, please click here.

While Loaves of Love is a food pantry, occasionally we receive cleaning supplies. So, the LOL board has decided to do a one-time "bucket w/cleaning supplies" project. If you wish to participate, please stop by the display in the side narthex for more information and to sign up to participate. A special thank you to Elam's Midday Circle of Friends for purchasing the 35 buckets. Concord Liberty, Siloam, and Elam Churches will participate in this project so Elam only has eleven buckets to fill. Thank you for your interest in this project.

Please stop by the side narthex and view the colorful mat of Love on display. It is made out of plastic bags and plastic tablecloths. If you happen to have any bags which you are not using, please donate them to this Project. A container is available for your use. In the future, we will have a presentation on how to cut the bags into strips, knot them together, assemble into a ball and then knit/crochet into a mat. Thank you.

OCTOBER 19: We will have a quick continental breakfast at 9:00 a.m., then carpool to the Pearl S. Buck House for an 11:00 a.m. tour. 

DECEMBER 14: Loaves of Love Cookie Package

For details on each meeting, click here.

It's time to think of Christmas in July. Just a reminder that Elam's Third Annual Glitz (jewelry)
and Decor (gently used Christmas decorations) Sale is on Saturday, November 2, from 8am-3pm. Please place your donations on the stage at any time, and mark your calendars for this fun event.
Thank you.

Loaves of Love had distribution day last week and our shelves are low on everything. We are at our maximum of 35 families plus someone who is homeless. We also fulfilled a request for food for someone with children who did not even have a can of soup in her cabinets. Now that is heartbreaking.

We are so thankful that LOL exists and thank you for your help and your continuous support.

Here is the list of what is needed:

      Diced Tomatoes                      Pancake Mix                          Instant Mashed Potatoes                                                                            Chef Boyardee                        Ramen Noodles                    Canned Fruit                                                                                                Tuna Fish                                Canned Chicken                    Rice                                                                                                            Syrup                                       Tomato Sauce                       Jelly                                                                                                            Coffee                                      Pasta                                    Toilet Paper,                                                                                                Napkins,                                  Tissues,                                 Paper Towels

OUR ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS is will return in the fall, late September. If interested in joining us when it resumes, just go to room 105, which is located in the corridor next to the offices.

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. 

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