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“Words of Life”
Jesus and the Promise of the Ten Commandments Today
by Adam Hamilton
This study with a DVD takes us to Mt. Sinai where Moses received the 10 Commandments
from God. We will also look at Jesus’ teaching of these commandments and how we find
promise from them for our lives today. Join us via ZOOM on Monday mornings at 9:30 April
26 th thru May 24 th . Please inform the office (churchoffice@elamumc.org) or Sue Kardine
(sdkardine@comcast.net) or Randy Schaffer (randy@elamumc.org) if you will be joining us
so we can send the ZOOM link to you. Books are available through Amazon or Cokesbury.
We can order you books if you are unable to find a copy.
Holy and Gracious God, we come to you grateful for the countless blessings you
bring into our lives. We marvel at the beauty of the earth as it bursts forth in
color. Trees are budding and blossoming and birds are chirping as they build
nests. We see and hear you in all of this Spring renewal and give you thanks. We
are grateful for family and friends and though we are limited in the ways we
interact, we are blessed by their presence. We are thankful for the vaccine that is
available as we look forward to a time when some restrictions can be lifted. We
long to worship together and know that soon we will gather in our sanctuary and
chapel to sing praises and offer prayers to you gracious God. Be with those who
are struggling with unemployment, illness and homelessness. Be with those who
are housed at our southern border. Dear Lord please resolve these over-crowded
conditions. May their needs be met. Lord show us what you would have each of
us do to make a difference in the lives of the needy in Christ’s Name. Amen
Daily I receive a quote or message from Inward Outward and I wanted to share
the words from one with you.
“Lord, I believe my life is touched by you, that you want something for me and of
me. Give me ears to hear you, eyes to see the tracing of your finger, and a heart
quickened by the motions of your Spirit.”
These words could be used as a daily meditation, a statement of faith and then a
request that God would continue to deepen our faith that we might draw closer
to our creator to know what we are to do in our creator’s name. Blessings, Dear
Friends, Randy C. Schaffer
For a current list of vaccination sites in Delaware County, PA, click on this line.
In person worship remains in place for all Sundays, except Easter Sunday. Per the guidelines, we’ll continue mask wearing and physical distancing precautions. Updated guidelines are as follows:
CDC Guidelines, Released March 8, 2021
Fully vaccinated people can:
Fully vaccinated means:
For now, fully vaccinated people should continue to:
Join us for an upcoming women's virtual event Elam will be hosting on April 17th, from 10 am - 1 pm. Be on the look-out for an email closer to the day with a zoom link to join the conference. Donations for the event can be made out to Elam UMC and mailed to the church with Joyce Meyer Event in the memo. Suggested donations are $10. and Elam will mail one check to Joyce Meyer's Ministries.
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