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It is almost here! Vacation Bible School at Elmwood UMC. Register online today: www.elmwoodumc.com/vbs Pre K July 20th, 9-11 am. K-6th July 21st - July 25th, 6:30 -8:30 pm. Get ready to BLAST OFF!

Sharing our Talents Sunday July 14, 2019 9 am GREETERS: Doug/Traci Whitney USHERS: Bob Paige/Roland Ekstrand LITURGIST: Cathy Ekstrand ACOLYTES: Ian Smith/Ty McFarland VIDEO: Todd Hollis NURSERY: Laurie Leadley/Emily Roberts COFFEE BAR: Laurie Leadley 10:30 am GREETERS: Meade/Betty Montgomery USHERS: Chris Stevens/Charlotte Haley LITURGIST: Mary Nell Simpson ACOLYTES: Ian Smith/Ty McFarland PIANIST: Charlotte Booth NURSERY: Celene Duley/Alana Parm

VBS Will be here soon! Register at: www.elmwoodumc.com/vbs Still looking for helpers Call the church office to let us know asap (309)742-7221

Saturday evening service tonight 5 PM hope to see you there. Simple, meaningful, fun! The Elmwood United Methodist Church.

Sharing Our Talents Sunday July 7, 2019 9 am GREETERS: Alan/Rosie Suydam USHERS: Denise Hayes/Lois Hill LITURGIST: Rusty Koll ACOLYTES: Ashlyn Brewer/Ashlynn McFarland VIDEO: Kent Stevens NURSERY: Lisa Doubet/Megan Perryman COMMUNION: Connie Johnston/Michelle Forrest COFFEE BAR: 10:30 am GREETERS: Ruth Arnold/Diana Ladd USHERS: Tom Morse/Celene Duley LITURGIST: Nancy Davis ACOLYTES: Ashlyn Brewer/Ashlynn McFarland PIANIST: Kris Petermeyer NURSERY: Laurie Leadley/

Last Sunday's Service is available by clicking the link below https://youtu.be/d-tKHaBUpD0

Sharing our talents Sunday June 30, 2019 9 am GREETERS: Eric/Lisa Doubet USHERS: Bob Paige/Doug Whitney LITURGIST: Cathy Ekstrand ACOLYTES: Ashlyn Brewer/Ashlynn McFarland VIDEO: Aaron Miller NURSERY: Bill/Michelle Seipel COFFEE BAR: 10:30 am GREETERS: Meade/Betty Montgomery USHERS: Chuck/Connie Johnston LITURGIST: Chris Stevens ACOLYTES: Ashlyn Brewer/Ashlynn McFarland PIANIST: Kris Petermeyer NURSERY: Angie Ladd/Alix Steele

This Sunday is Youth Life! Open to Jr High Boys and Girls from Yates City, Farmington, Elmwood, Hanna City, Trivoli, Heck, if you are reading this post, you are welcome! This is a great Christian based youth group run by some fantastic folks. There will be games, food, music, and fun with a message. We have new kids coming all the time, so don't be shy! You don't need to sign up, or call ahead. Just show up! High school kids are welcome to come and help lead, and parents are welcome to stay and help or just watch as well. Thanks THIS SUNDAY June 23, at 4pm till 6 pm at Jacobs Park in Farmington! We hope to see you there!

Sharing Our Talents Sunday June 23, 2019 9 am GREETERS: Alan/Rosie Suydam USHERS: Kent/Georgia Stevens LITURGIST: Kurt Smith ACOLYTES: Katy German/Addi Powers VIDEO: Aaron Miller NURSERY: Laurie Leadley/Mary Drone COFFEE BAR: 10:30 am GREETERS: Dan/Pat Keefer USHERS: Celene Duley/Mary Nell Simpson LITURGIST: Chris Stevens ACOLYTES: Katy German/Addi Powers PIANIST: Sandy Cantu NURSERY: Nancy Davis/Gene Gibson

Sunday's Service is available by clicking the link below https://youtu.be/0hW63upaqUc

Easy - back country drive to Abingdon

Music & ice cream sandwiches in the park tonight at 7:30 PM The Elmwood Municipal Band will be performing at the Elmwood Central Park & the United Methodist Church of Elmwood will be distributing delicious Toot's Treats "Ice Cream Sandwiches" (1 per person, please.) "Get them while they last." Bring Dad tonight for some free ice cream. "Remember- while quantities last "

Sharing our Talent's Sunday June 16, 2019 9 am GREETERS: Janet Vallas/Jennifer Wilson USHERS: Gerri Pettit/Denise Hayes LITURGIST: Tom Hayes ACOLYTES: Baron/Cassidy Case VIDEO: Todd Hollis NURSERY: Cathy Ekstrand/Emily Roberts COFFEE BAR: Gail Sprout 10:30 am GREETERS: Ruth Arnold/Diane Ladd USHERS: Lawrence/Karla Kane LITURGIST: Nancy Davis ACOLYTES: Baron/Cassidy Case PIANIST: Kris Petermeyer NURSERY: Celene Duley/Alana Parm

Sunday's Service is available by clicking the link below https://youtu.be/-D48DRpQrmE

Here is Strong Tower at the Laity Session last week. There is a possibility of a "tour" soon, as some churches have expressed an interest in having them as guest worship leaders. We will see. https://youtu.be/WYSJZYclSIU

Our amazing talented Teen Praise Band played to an audience of 1200 plus at the Peoria Civic Center on June 6 for the annual Laity Conference. We are very proud of these young people, and thank them for their service as well as their parents for supporting them in this ministry!

Greetings family and friends. The 2019 Annual Conference will be June 6-8 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria. It is that time of the year again. I am asking for prayers for wisdom as we vote on many items and in electing the Lay and Clergy delegates that will be attending the General / Judicial Conference in 2020. Prayers as we worship together. Our Elmwood UMC Youth Band "Strong Tower" will be performing at the Laity session on Thursday afternoon. Prayers as we work together as the body of Christ to bring glory to God in making tough decisions amongst the many difficult issues we are facing as a denomination and finding common ground with God's peace. Praise to Jesus as we celebrate Ordinations, New beginnings, Appointments, Retirements, Ministries, Holy Communion and as we also celebrate the ministries of those congregations that are completing their mission. Prayers, that we all will be open to the movement and the fresh wind of the Holy Spirit amongst us. Jesus be Glorified in all things.

Sharing Our Talents Sunday June 9, 2019 9 am GREETERS: Roland/Cathy Ekstrand USHERS: Janet Vallas/Kurt Webster LITURGIST: Rusty Koll ACOLYTES: Katy German/Addi Powers VIDEO: Kent Stevens NURSERY: Megan Perryman/Janelle McFarland COFFEE BAR: Laurie Leadley 10:30 am GREETERS: Laurie Leadley/Karen Prouty USHERS: Tom Morse/Bob Paige LITURGIST: Nancy Davis ACOLYTES: Katy German/Addi Powers PIANIST: Charlotte Booth NURSERY: Angie Ladd/Alix Steele

The Sunday June 2, Service is available by clicking the link below https://youtu.be/zE7kPOERf_w

Serving on God's Team Sunday June 2, 2019 9am service GREETERS: Gail Sprout/Terri German USHERS: Mike/Leann Sweeney LITURGIST: Doreen Smith ACOLYTES: Ashlyn Brewer/Ashlynn McFarland VIDEO: Aaron Miller NURSERY: Karla/Sara Kane COMMUNION: Karla/Sara Kane 10:30 GREETERS: Larry/Dixie Marsh USHERS: Nancy Davis/Lawrence Kane LITURGIST: Karla Kane ACOLYTES: Ashlyn Brewer/Ashlynn McFarland PIANIST: Kris Petermeyer NURSERY: Laurie Leadley

This Easter, Look to Jesus You don't have to suffer through the pain of this life alone. Through Jesus' death and resurrection, He took the punishment for all of our sins, so that we can have a relationship with God. The Elmwood United Methodist Church really cares and invites you to our Easter Worship experience 9 & 10:30 a.m. - Come Alive! There's a lot to unpack in the story of Jesus. If you have questions or want to discuss how Jesus' birth, crucifixion, and resurrection has relevance to your life this Easter, we'd love to talk. www.elmwoodumc.com 309-742-7221

What is one action you can take that will show God and the people around you that you know God is good and trustworthy? God, you are Good! Remember the pocket-size prayer!

We want to thank Gayla Taylor for leading volunteers to enhance and expand the beautiful landscaping in front of the Elmwood United Methodist Church!

Families carry us, shape us, push us forward -- prayers for families

March edition of The Senior Manna Meal program.

March edition of The Senior Manna Meal program.

We want to thank Tom Hayes for filling in for Wayne Dalton and his group this afternoon at The Manna Meal program.

JWALKERS Youth group out enjoying themselves this evening.