Welcome
WELCOME! We're so glad you've stopped by...
As you move through the pages of our site, we hope you capture a glimpse of who we are and of our life together.
We believe a balanced life of faith means that we care for one another, reach beyond ourselves, explore our faith and worship together.
So we care, reach, explore and worship. We're not perfect people by any means but we invite you into a journey of living more fully into the marvelous grace of God we've found in following Jesus Christ.
Regular Schedule
Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
Sunday
- Worship Service– 9:30 AM
- Nursery & Sunday School– 9:30 AM
Announcements
further details.
Let's plan to GROW
A planning meeting for next year's GROW programs will be held after church on Sunday, May 19th in the music room. All interested women are invited to join us to brainstorm for the 2024-2025 sessions.
Mosaic Sunday
April 28th is our next Mosaic Sunday. Extra hands are needed to help prepare meals for Caring for Friends, make cards for our card ministry and for Kits for Kids assembly. All activities will occur immediately following our Sunday service that morning. Light refreshments will be available to grab and go.
Church Work Day
Immediately following the church service on Sunday, May 5th, you will have the opportunity to take part in our Church Work Day. Don’t forget to wear your home-chore clothes and help us with whatever needs to be done. What type of jobs need to be done, you ask? Kitchen clean-up and organization Basement Cleanout Painting lines in parking lot Ceiling light bulb replacement and ceiling tile replacement. Please see Bonnie Eroh (boneet@comcast.net) or Steve Osborne (steveosborne15@gmail.com)with any questions.
Before & After
THE FOLLOWING PHOTOGRAPHS SHOW the long-awaited painting repair project for Elam's exterior. As you can see, there's quite a dramatic difference! The project wasn't just about painting for mere cosmetic purposes - it was to seal off any further moisture intrusion into the interior walls of the church and to seal around windows too. It is important to point out that the paint being used also contained a sealant. We've had to make some very difficult and timely financial decisions over the last few years; however, in the midst of it all, we were still able to make the wise decision to protect our beloved facility. Kudos to our Trustees and Finance Committee for leading the way on this. Pastor John
New Study - The Bible Year
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105
Come join our Monday-morning group as we travel through the Bible in a year! It begins Monday, May 6, 2024 at 9:30 am. Zoom link will be provided. If interested, please contact sdkardine@comcast.net. Book is available at your favorite book store. "Reading the Bible together with others in a small group draws us closer to God and to one another.” Pastor deVega
New Adult Sunday School Study
Did you know that Elam has an adult Sunday School class? We meet every week in the Blest Sunday School room (turn right after the office door across from the music room) from 8:15-9:15 am where we share a time of prayer, fellowship, coffee, and a weekly lesson. On April 21st, we will be starting a new study from Max Lucado called Help is Here! Please join us for this exciting new study on the Holy Spirit - all are welcome and if you have to leave early or arrive late, we don't mind. We will watch a short video by Max one week and have thought provoking discussion questions the following week. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jackie Brandt at jackie_brandt@live.com,. We hope to see you soon!
Caring for Friends - April 28th
Our next Mosaic Sunday will be on April 28th. As a reminder, one of the activities conducted is to prepare meal trays for Caring for Friends. I am requesting participation from the congregation as many hands will make light work to make these meals quickly and efficiently. In 2023 Elam made 537 meals and soups that were taken to St Katherine’s Drexel Parish Food Pantry in Chester to be distributed. On average, we make about 60 meals on Mosaic Sunday and the balance of meals are made by individual groups and our congregation. Thank you and see you on the 28th. Jean Ferrarelli
General Conference 2024
Lenten Project - Kits for Kids
Thank you for all of the wonderful participation. It is time to "gather in the red bags". Whether empty, partially completed or completed, please return every bag. We will assess items needed to complete the bags. Then on Mosaic Sunday, April 28 we will complete all the bags in preparation for delivery. We MUST account for all of the bags purchased from the parent company, Project C.U.R.E.
LOL - Loaves of Love Food Pantry
We are continuing to collect items for college students in need and Philadelphia homeless. Here is a wish list if you would like to contribute:
- Cereal
- Oatmeal
- Pancake mix
- Soup
- Tuna
- Diced tomatoes
- Canned fruit
- Pasta sauce
- Jelly
- Chef Boyardee
- Dish Detergent
- Canned chicken
- Cleaning Supplies
- Boxed mashed potatoes
No Deadline.
If you have any cloth bags that you are not using, Loaves of Love would love to have them as they are used to pack the food for the families. You may drop them off at Elam weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for delivery to Loaves of Love or they may be placed in the outside bins at Siloam UMC, 3720 Foulk Road, Garnet Valley.
Adult Sunday School
We have begun a new video series from Andy Stanley (the son of Charles Stanley). No books are required. Please feel free to join us anytime for coffee, fellowship and lively discussion. The Adult Bible Study meets in the conference room on Sunday mornings from 8:15-9:15.
Sunday School has you covered
Sunday School and nursery for infants through sixth grade are available during the worship service. It is held in the Children’s Day Out rooms (follow hallway past restrooms all the way to the end to room 107). Miss Bonnie and Miss Joy will be waiting for you there.
Contact Information
Elam United Methodist Church
Glen Mills, Pennsylvania 19342
Fax 610-459-3588
Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
Sunday
- Worship Service– 9:30 AM
- Nursery & Sunday School– 9:30 AM