Announcements
WORSHIP AT ELSBERRY UMC
Sunday Services & Classes
8:45 am, Family Breakfast & Bible Story Fun with small groups
9:35 am, Traditional Worship Service with Kid's Time
10: 30am, Fellowship with donuts
Sunday Services & Classes
8:45 am, Family Breakfast & Bible Story Fun with small groups
9:35 am, Traditional Worship Service with Kid's Time
10: 30am, Fellowship with donuts
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sundays: Youth Group Activities per calendar
Tuesdays: Ministry/Administrative Board, 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 7:00 pm
Every Sunday: Family breakfast & bible 8:45 am, worship 9:35 am, kid's time 9:50 am, fellowship 10:30 am, adult Sunday School 10:45 am
Please check our Calendar for a detailed list of meetings.
Sundays: Youth Group Activities per calendar
Tuesdays: Ministry/Administrative Board, 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 7:00 pm
Every Sunday: Family breakfast & bible 8:45 am, worship 9:35 am, kid's time 9:50 am, fellowship 10:30 am, adult Sunday School 10:45 am
Please check our Calendar for a detailed list of meetings.
UPCOMING EVENTS
❄ Holiday Opportunities
Sunday, December 10
❄ Smorgasbord & Christmas Bazaar from 11 am - 1 pm (It's back)
Wednesday, December 13
Ad Board meeting at 7 pm (Everyone Welcome)
Sunday, December 24
❄ Christmas Eve Worship starts at 3 pm
(Sunday morning will be an online video devotion only - NO in-person on December 25)
❄ Holiday Opportunities
Sunday, December 10
❄ Smorgasbord & Christmas Bazaar from 11 am - 1 pm (It's back)
Wednesday, December 13
Ad Board meeting at 7 pm (Everyone Welcome)
Sunday, December 24
❄ Christmas Eve Worship starts at 3 pm
(Sunday morning will be an online video devotion only - NO in-person on December 25)
SMORGASBORD WITH A CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Join us for the highly-anticipated return of the Smorgasbord on December 10th, from 11 am to 1 pm, featuring a festive Christmas Bazaar!
This beloved tradition is back, and your support is crucial. We're seeking helping hands for meal preparation, setup, and cleanup. Join Trudy Bull, Kim Jones, and Lauren Holland as they unite to revive this cherished feast. For those eager to assist in setting up the Christmas Bazaar, reach out to Ruth Hammon-tree.
Let's come together to make this event a memorable celebration of community and holiday cheer!
Join us for the highly-anticipated return of the Smorgasbord on December 10th, from 11 am to 1 pm, featuring a festive Christmas Bazaar!
This beloved tradition is back, and your support is crucial. We're seeking helping hands for meal preparation, setup, and cleanup. Join Trudy Bull, Kim Jones, and Lauren Holland as they unite to revive this cherished feast. For those eager to assist in setting up the Christmas Bazaar, reach out to Ruth Hammon-tree.
Let's come together to make this event a memorable celebration of community and holiday cheer!
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Join us at Elsberry United Methodist Church for a heartfelt celebration of Christmas Eve Worship on December 24th at 3 pm.
Gather your loved ones and friends to rejoice in the birth of our Lord through beautiful songs and enlightening scripture readings. After the service, you'll have plenty of time to head home and enjoy your own Christmas Eve dinner with family and friends.
Additionally, on Sunday, December 25th, we will have online devotions available for those who wish to continue their spiritual journey during this special time.
Let's come together to honor the true meaning of Christmas and cherish the joyous moments in the company of our faith community.
Join us at Elsberry United Methodist Church for a heartfelt celebration of Christmas Eve Worship on December 24th at 3 pm.
Gather your loved ones and friends to rejoice in the birth of our Lord through beautiful songs and enlightening scripture readings. After the service, you'll have plenty of time to head home and enjoy your own Christmas Eve dinner with family and friends.
Additionally, on Sunday, December 25th, we will have online devotions available for those who wish to continue their spiritual journey during this special time.
Let's come together to honor the true meaning of Christmas and cherish the joyous moments in the company of our faith community.
BRICK SPONSORSHIP FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
Contribute $1 per brick towards our $4,000 target.
Join us in supporting the restoration of the sanctuary bricks at Elsberry United Methodist Church by simply placing your dollar in the designated box located in the atrium. Your generous participation will help us achieve our goal.
Contribute $1 per brick towards our $4,000 target.
Join us in supporting the restoration of the sanctuary bricks at Elsberry United Methodist Church by simply placing your dollar in the designated box located in the atrium. Your generous participation will help us achieve our goal.
LOCAL CHURCH OFFICIALS
Thank you to those who were nominated and elected at the charge conference to be our leadership team for 2023. It takes many different talents, gifts, and ideas working together in order to accomplish the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Where is God leading you to serve in the community this year to connect, care and share?
Open our 2023 list of Local Church Officials for Elsberry UMC from our Online Library.
Thank you to those who were nominated and elected at the charge conference to be our leadership team for 2023. It takes many different talents, gifts, and ideas working together in order to accomplish the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Where is God leading you to serve in the community this year to connect, care and share?
Open our 2023 list of Local Church Officials for Elsberry UMC from our Online Library.
ELSBERRY MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE
12 Elsberry Churches working together in 2022
Total Charitable Assistance in 2022: $5,952.29
Our churches are encouraged to contribute a minimum of $150/year which is the maximum given to any one family within the calendar year. Anyone can contribute.
Checks payable to EMA c/o Treasurer 117 Lone Dove Ln Winfield MO 63389
Kim Jones receives and processes assistance requests forwarded by local churches based on EMA application criteria and available funds. EMA donations are charitable deductions.
EMA Churches: Elsberry & Mt. Zion Assoc. Reformed Presbyterian Church, Bible Holiness Church, Centennial UMC, Elsberry Assembly of God, Elsberry UMC, First Baptist Church, First Christian Church, God's House of Ministry, New Hope Baptist Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Smith Chapel UMC, Star Hope Baptist Church
President: Sam Byers Vice President: Laura Taylor Secretary: Kris Hagemeier Treasurer: Mike Byers Assistance Coordinator: Kim Jones
12 Elsberry Churches working together in 2022
- Offered EHS Senior Baccalaureate Brunch
- Sponsored National Day of Prayer at the Flagpole - 1st Thurs. May
- United for Thanksgiving Hymn Sing
- Provided 60 Christmas Food Baskets with $70 IGA gift certificates
- Helped 3 families with electric bills
- Provided emergency groceries for 2 families
- Helped 4 families buy needed prescriptions
- Assisted 2 families with short-term housing
- Aided 5 families with city services (water/sewer)
Total Charitable Assistance in 2022: $5,952.29
Our churches are encouraged to contribute a minimum of $150/year which is the maximum given to any one family within the calendar year. Anyone can contribute.
Checks payable to EMA c/o Treasurer 117 Lone Dove Ln Winfield MO 63389
Kim Jones receives and processes assistance requests forwarded by local churches based on EMA application criteria and available funds. EMA donations are charitable deductions.
EMA Churches: Elsberry & Mt. Zion Assoc. Reformed Presbyterian Church, Bible Holiness Church, Centennial UMC, Elsberry Assembly of God, Elsberry UMC, First Baptist Church, First Christian Church, God's House of Ministry, New Hope Baptist Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Smith Chapel UMC, Star Hope Baptist Church
President: Sam Byers Vice President: Laura Taylor Secretary: Kris Hagemeier Treasurer: Mike Byers Assistance Coordinator: Kim Jones
VOLUNTEERS, HELPERS, OUTREACH & ACCOLADES
We NEED Your Help!
If you would be willing to help serve communion, read scripture, usher, or acolyte (ages 9 & up), please let Pastor Laura know.
Elementary Aged Ministry
If you would be willing to help serve communion, read scripture, usher, or acolyte (ages 9 & up), please let Pastor Laura know.
Feed 'em, Teach 'em & Love 'em, our elementary-aged ministry, needs your help. We need drivers to pick up the kids on Sunday morning and return them home after worship. We need people to help cook breakfast at 8 am. We need volunteers to help create the weekly activity packets for families. (Driving and working with children requires certification through our Safe Gatherings process, it's an easy online training and background-checking service) Call the church office to volunteer, or support this important ministry financially.
THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone who has been involved in the Giving Tree Distribution.
We NEED Your Help!
If you would be willing to help serve communion, read scripture, usher, or acolyte (ages 9 & up), please let Pastor Laura know.
Elementary Aged Ministry
If you would be willing to help serve communion, read scripture, usher, or acolyte (ages 9 & up), please let Pastor Laura know.
Feed 'em, Teach 'em & Love 'em, our elementary-aged ministry, needs your help. We need drivers to pick up the kids on Sunday morning and return them home after worship. We need people to help cook breakfast at 8 am. We need volunteers to help create the weekly activity packets for families. (Driving and working with children requires certification through our Safe Gatherings process, it's an easy online training and background-checking service) Call the church office to volunteer, or support this important ministry financially.
THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone who has been involved in the Giving Tree Distribution.