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Welcome To Elam United Methodist Church!
Open Hearts.   Open Minds.   Open Doors.
- Living Our Lives for So Much More -

If you’ve tried to find meaning and purpose in life through position or status or worth – yet have felt this whisper in your heart that there’s something more – we know exactly how you feel.

We’re a diverse community of persons who’ve come to recognize that that whisper comes from God calling us to the fullness of life that is offered through Christ.

We’re a community living into the realization that we don’t have to earn God’s love – rather it is offered to us as a gift of grace through Christ.

We invite you to join us as we grow together, care for one another, share the good news, connect through serving, and celebrate joyfully in worship.

Elam Mission Trip to Maine
more pics!
Are you seeking a fun and educational Christian Day Care for your children?

Elam's Hearts and Hands Preschool is for young children ages 18 months to 5 years old.

Preschool and extended day programs are also available.




For the latest announcements for Elam Church, see the E-News Newsletter!
E-News 5/17/13 Vol. 297

To receive the E-News in your e-mail every week, please send your request to Mary at mary@elamumc.org.

Miss an E-news?   E-News 05/17/13 Vol.297E-News 05/10/13 Vol.296E-News 05/03/13 Vol.295E-News 04/26/13 Vol.294
Current Newsletter:   Elam Nov/Dec 2012 Newsletter


UMCOR RELIEF HELP TORNADO VICTIMS
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GRADS! CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!
  
HIGH SCHOOL

Archmere Academy, Claymont, DE
Curtis Pammer – Will attend Drexel University.

Brandywine High School, Wilmington, DE
Holly George – Will attend University of Delaware.

Concord High School, Wilmington, DE
Cody Fox

Garnet Valley High School, Glen Mills, PA
Lindsey Bufano – Early Childhood Education
Rebecca Dantonio – Rowan University, Accounting
Caroline Finnell – university of Maryland, Journalism
Jackie Glanfield – Mount Saint Mary’s University in Maryland, Biology/Physical Therapy
Nathan Hofmann – Penn State-Berks Campus, Business Administration
Courtney Hughes
Andrew James – University Of Pittsburgh, Swanson School Of Engineering.
Sean Kirkpatrick
Emily Mallon – Penn State, Elementary Education/Special Education.
David McGrath – Penn State University Park, Business.
Jeffrey Miller
Kevin Nickey – Bloomsburg University
Nicole Oldrati – James Madison University in Virginia, Dance/Communication Disorders (Speech Pathology).
Kayla Rasmussen
Jonathan Vandenberg – Furman University in South Carolina, Biology/Pre-Med
Mary Weese – West Chester University, Business/Dance

COLLEGE

Patrick E. Booth - Graduating from West Chester University. Bachelor of Science in College of Health Sciences.
Samantha Clark – Graduating from University of Delaware. Continuing to graduate school in Washington, DC.
Rhonda Lawthers – Graduated from Drexel University, Master of Science in Learning Technologies / Instructional Technology Specialist concentration.
Sarah Miller – Graduated from Delaware County Community College, Associate Degree in Liberal Arts. Continuing her education at West Chester University in Biology.
Danielle Walheim – Graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences.


Congratulations to our graduates! May God bless them in all their future endeavors.
May 26 NEW MEMBERS BEING RECEIVED
   New members are being received into membership on Sunday, May 26th. If interested in becoming part of the Elam family, please contact Pastor John at 610-459-2911 or email him at pastorjohn@elamumc.org.
May 26 9TH ANNUAL TEAL RIBBON OVARIAN CANCER 5k RUN WALK
   The 9th Annual Teal Ribbon Ovarian Cancer 5K Run/Walk is Sunday, May 26th, at 8:30 a.m. in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, starting across the street from the Please Touch Museum. Register online by visiting www.trocrf.org or www.TealLife.org. Cost: Adult – Online early registration $20 by March 31st, or $25.00 by May 25th at noon. Children 12 and under are $15.00.
May 27 MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES
   Cut flowers are needed for the Memorial Day ceremonies at Elam cemetery, on May 27th. Donations may be left at the rear of the church that day for use by the scouts to decorate veterans’ graves. Please join us on Memorial Day as we pay homage to those who risked their lives to defend our country. The procession leaves Springwater Plaza at 9:30 a.m. and marches to Elam at around 10:00 a.m.
Jun 1 WORK DAY SCHEDULED
   A work day has been scheduled for Saturday, June 1st from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Lots of work needs to be done and we could really use your help. Please plan to join us. Come and go as your schedule permits. Don’t forget to wear your grungies.
This Summer!
Jul 22-26
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
   Don't forget to sign up your student for Vacation Bible School this summer! Please fill out a separate form for each child.

CLICK HERE to register students.

We are also in need of volunteers for VBS. If interested, please sign up with this form.

CLICK HERE to register as a volunteer.

Any questions, please contact Stacey Chandler at schan523@gmail.com.
Jun 18 ELAM YOUTH RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER: TGIFriday's
   Have a nice dinner and support the youth mission trip to Rutland, Vermont, from August 4th-9th. Our youth will work in area shelters, run a Kids Klub for children K-5, and do home repair for low income families.
Jun 26-30 CREATION
   The annual trip to Agape Farm in Mt. Union, PA to celebrate Christ in music, fellowship, and teaching. Come join us! If interested in attending, please contact Joey Forwood at bukethed21@aol.com or on Facebook at Joe Forwood. Cost: $175/person. $100 due by April 7th.
This Summer!
Jul 22-26
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
   Don't forget to sign up your student for Vacation Bible School this summer! Please fill out a separate form for each child.

CLICK HERE to register students.

We are also in need of volunteers for VBS. If interested, please sign up with this form.

CLICK HERE to register as a volunteer.

Any questions, please contact Stacey Chandler at schan523@gmail.com.
Jul 16 ELAM YOUTH RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER: Texas Roadhouse
   Have a nice dinner and support the youth mission trip to Rutland, Vermont, from August 4th-9th. Our youth will work in area shelters, run a Kids Klub for children K-5, and do home repair for low income families.
Jul 22-26 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

  
Please join us for Vacation Bible School this summer. Student registration is now open! Please fill out a separate form for each child.

CLICK HERE to register students.

CLICK HERE to register as a volunteer.

A couple of people are needed to coordinate VBS crafts. Please consider volunteering. It is a terrific opportunity to work with wonderful children and bring them closer to God. If interested, contact Stacey Chandler at schan523@gmail.com.

LINKS:
Brandywine Summit Camp Meeting     KIC Blacklight performance of "Do You Hear What I Hear?"     KIC Blacklight performance of "Little Drummer Boy"
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