Elam United Methodist Church

If you would like to send cards to Randy and Wayne on Randy’s retirement and their moving
to Delaware, you may send them to the following addresses:

3102 Bridlewood Drive
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(Prior to August 11th)

Or

27225 Barefoot Boulevard
Millsboro, DE 19966
(After August 11th)

They will be greatly missed, but our thoughts and prayers go with them as they move to a
new home to begin a new and exciting chapter in their lives. We pray they will find
happiness there.

click here for Hymns

Psalm 51:1-12
Ephesians 4:1-16

Last Sunday Pastor John’s message focused on how near God is to each one of us. God is not a distant God,
but an ever-present God. My prayer for each of you is to live with that message in your heart day in and day
out. Many years ago, I began to embrace the reality of God’s continual presence and have experienced
moments filled with beauty and joy that I know came from the mystery of God’s loving presence. Recently
while taking one of my many walks around a local pond a giant white egret was standing at the water’s edge.
What a delight! I took time in prayer and thanked God for this surprise. Several days later while walking
another pathway a bright yellow swallowtail butterfly was perched on a purple thistle and I again stopped to
watch this amazing creature and prayerfully thanked God for this sight. Look for signs from God as reminders
that God is ever near and wants us to know that God’s presence is as real as we allow it to be. What a deep
blessing in our lives to know that the Creator of the Universe walks with us every moment through the hills
and valleys of our life.

Blessings Dear Friends, Randy C. Schaffer

How about a band concert? Did you know that our own Ginny Lockwood plays in several local bands?
Below is a list of upcoming music performances by the various bands in which she participates, including
dates, times, bands, and venues with addresses. Why not take a look to see if there are any you would like to
try?
Date              Time                      Band                                          Address
08/08             7:30-9:30 p.m.      22 Park Avenue Swing Band     Rose Tree Park
                                                                                                      1671 N. Providence Road, Media, PA 19063

09/12             3:00 p.m.              Mansfield Brass Quintet             Silverside Church
                                                  (Silverside Church Fall                2800 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE  19810
                                                   Concert Series)

09/19             3:00 p.m.             22 Park Avenue Swing Band      Silverside Church
                                                                                                      2800 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810

Upcoming events at Brandywine Summit Camp Meeting
                    Saturday, July 17 – Worship Celebration with Rick and Brenda Cartagena

                    Saturday, July 24 – Harps to Haloes Band

Please keep checking back with us over the course of the summer as we share about some of the lesser known figures in the bible, namely the women.

For the first part of the series, which focuses on Miriam, please click here.

For the second part of the series, which focuses on Rachel & Leah, please click here.

For the third part of the series, which focuses on Deborah, please click here.

For the fourth part of the series, which focuses on Hannah, please click here.

For the fifth part of the series, which focuses on Rahab, please click here.

For the sixth part of the series, which focuses on Bathsheba, please click here.

For the seventh part of the series, which focuses on Anna, please click here.

For the eighth part of the series, which focuses on Lydia, please click here.

For the ninth part of the series, which focuses on Joanna & Susanna, please click here.

Wish List for the Food Pantry

The following is the wish list for the Loaves of Love Food Pantry:

Canned carrots                   Canned fruit                 Canned mixed vegetables               
Cereal                                 Chef Boyardee             Pancake mix               
Canned beets                     Mashed potatoes          Syrup

Food donations may be dropped off in the outside bins at Siloam UMC, 3720 Foulk Road, Garnet
Valley and also at Elam weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thank you for your support!