This Week at Elberton First Methodist Church

Sunday, March 17, 2024

"Dual Citizenship"

Genesis 3:1-5, Matthew 13:44-46, Luke 9:62

Dave Heydinger

Hey everyone,

Lent is a time of preparation. A time to search our hearts and evaluate our walk with Jesus and our Father. To consider the Holy Spirit and our awareness of that gift and respect of it. This week we will look hard at the sharp side of the gospel. The clarity with which Jesus indicated that there are some hard lines to be crossed and not crossed and that we are expected to be all-in. It doesn’t mean that God’s grace is not beyond measure, nor does it mean His love is anything less than infinite, it certainly is. However, His nature is also perfect, and He is also perfectly just, so we must recognize that as well.

We must remember, especially during Lent, that God and Christ committed to us fully and expects that we do that in return in order to be who He created us to be. It only makes sense, and I think you will see that as we explore that concept. We are going to talk about what it means to be in the Kingdom of God, and how we are to be in it now, for it has come near.

Hope to see you, because this is really important.

Godspeed,

Dave

News & Announcements

Easter Egg Hunt Candy Donations

The Easter Egg Hunt for the kids will take place on Palm Sunday at 1pm following the Fellowship Meal. We are asking for everyone to donate candy, if possible, please do not donate candy that will melt. Please drop off candy in the church office or in the bins located at the Crossroads Connection Center or Sanctuary entrance.

6 PM Evening Service

Text without context is a pretext. So is the rapture a promise, or is there promise in the rapture? IS there a rapture? Let's discuss it with singing and praise this Sunday at 6!

We're Hiring!

SPRC is thrilled to announce that Elberton First Methodist is on the lookout for a dedicated and passionate individual to join our family as a Children's Ministry Director. If you are interested, please contact the church office at 706-283-1863, email office@elbertonfmc.com, or contact a member of SPRC.

To see a list of job duties for this position, please visit www.elbertonfmc.com/job-opportunities

New Members

We are now welcoming new members! If you are interested in joining Elberton First Methodist Church, please call the church office at 706-283-1863 or email office@elbertonfmc.com. We will be accepting new members this Sunday, March 17th, in both services. If you are unable to be here, let us know, and we will be happy to make arrangements for a different date.

Easter Mission Project

Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.

You have the opportunity to place your change in a bag and return it on Easter Sunday. The proceeds will go to the start-up of the Laken Hope Riley Foundation, which raises homicide awareness and safety for women. If you would like to make out a check, you can write it to the church, and we will combine all the monies to send to this Foundation.

Fellowship Lunch

On Palm Sunday, March 24th, there will be a fellowship lunch in the Fellowship Hall, following the Easter Cantata. The church will provide the meat and we are asking everyone to bring a side dish and desserts. Come and join us as we gather together for fellowship with the church family!

Food Drive for Safehouse Ministries

The Medical Center of Elberton is collecting non-perishable food items for Safehouse Ministries. Drop off your non-perishable food items at The Medical Center and be entered to win a gift basket! Each item equals one entry! There are several prizes from various businesses in Elberton. For more information about this great service opportunity, please visit the Medical Center’s Facebook page or contact the Medical Center at (706) 283-3315.

Easter Lilies

The Altar Guild invites you to honor or remember someone special this Easter by assisting with the Easter Lily arrangements in the sanctuary on Easter Sunday. A $10 donation will help cover the cost, and proceeds go to the playground fund. Please pick up a card at any entrance or click the button below to specify who it is in honor or memory of and mark on your contribution "Easter Lilies." The deadline to donate is Wednesday, March 27th.

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