Elam United Methodist Church

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this Seamen's Center of Wilmington outreach – those who filled shoe boxes and those who contributed items for boxes that will be completed at the Seamen’s Center of Wilmington as needed.

Our thanks to Peggy and Clint Amoss and Pat Howard for decorating the altar and surrounds for Thanksgiving. Thank you also to Peggy and Clint, Pat and Susan and Rich Gatchell for decorating throughout the church for the Christmas season.

This Sunday marks the beginning of the Advent Season, when we will light the first candle on the Advent wreath. This candle is called the “Hope” or “Prophet Candle,” symbolizing the anticipation of the coming Messiah and the hope that He brings to the world. The Scripture readings and prayers during this week often focus on the prophecies of the Old Testament about the promised Savior and the expectation of His arrival.

Join us for the Annual Hanging of the Greens during the 9:30 am Worship Service on Sunday, December 3rd.

You are invited to display your family's nativity set for the first Sunday in Advent, December 3rd service. To participate, please call the church office (610-459-2911) and provide your name and amount of space (2, 3, 4, 5 feet) needed. You may set up your nativity set on Friday, December 1, from 3:00-5:00 p.m., or Saturday, December 2, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. After the congregation has had an opportunity to enjoy the displays, you may take your nativity set home on the 3rd. Thank you.

Please visit Elam's Angel Tree in the side narthex to select an angel or two. Instructions are attached to each angel. Please return your gift(s) no later than Sunday, December 10. The angels are members of the 32 families who receive groceries from the Loaves of Love Food Pantry. Thank you for your generosity.

Please be aware that during preschool hours everyone must enter through the front door. Even if you are coming to church to help with an outreach in another part of the building, including the kitchen, you must sign in at the office and wear a visitor’s tag. This is for the safety of the children.

Hearts & Hands Preschool Hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday – 9:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m.
(Preschool, Lunch Bunch and Children’s Day Out)
Tuesday and Thursday – 9:00 a.m. till 12:00 noon
(Preschool, Children’s Day Out)

Adult Sunday School class resumes.  It is held in the conference room each Sunday from 8:15-9:15 a.m. We are currently studying “Paul – His Life and Teachings” by Jack Kuhatschek (books provided). Please feel free to join us anytime throughout the year.

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. 

Click here for Downloadable Coloring Pages.

If you wish to borrow tables and chairs for an occasion, please contact the church office to make sure these are available when needed. Prior to picking them up, a form is obtainable in the church office to list the pickup and return dates. You must inform the church office that these have been returned. IMPORTANT: The blue tables and chairs are not allowed to leave the building. You may only use them if you are renting the Pierce Family Life Center.

We regret to inform you that we are no longer permitted to use the stove in the kitchen until the suppression system is repaired. That being the case, if using the kitchen all meals will have to be brought in fully cooked, including outside catered meals.