***Christmas Eve Service ***
3:30pm
Bring your favorite Christmas cookies
to share after the service
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CURRENT INFORMATION
*Charge Conference: Sunday December 15th 1:00 All are Welcome
*Christmas Decoration and Toy Give Away: Donate and/or Pick up. Thursdays 12-3:00 and Sundays 11:00-3:00. More info below.
*Choir Practice: SundayMornings 8:oo am. All are Welcome!
*Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long Sunday December 15th - 3:30 More information below.
*Worship Staff Needed: Please help as you are able. Each week we need a worship leader, scripture reader and a donut provider. Sign up sheet on the table as you walk in. ALL OF 2025 IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SIGN-UP.
*New Sermon Series: "Come Let Us Adore Him"
*Bible Study!!! Tuesday Afternoon: 3:30 at the church.
*New Class: "Spiritual Transformation" Going on now - Contact Cathy Ramsey at 303-918-6639 for more information. Meeting First Thursday of the month
*Wednesday Morning Book Club On break until January 8th, 2025. Come join us in the new year. Contact Cindy at cwittebort@me.com for information.
*Next Senior Game day : January 10fth at the American Legion. 1:00-3:00. Lunch at 12:00.
*Community Opportunities : "The Network Coffeehouse" (see below)
*United Women in Faith: Mtg Second Saturday of the month - 10:00 at the Church. All Women Welcome.
*Ukulele: Community Connections and Conversation through Music - Thursdays at 11:00 @EUMC.
Christmas Decoration/Toy Give Away
Lots of decorations available.
Trees, lights, ornaments and more!!!!
Come take what you need !!!
Come and Join Us
Sing Along with Stan, The Merry Ukeleles, and more.
Instruments Welcome but not Necessary.
See You There!!
Pastor Mary Beth Taylor
Come and join us and become part of our church, congregation and community.
All are welcome - Come as you are, we aren't perfect either!!
SERMON SERIES:
"Come Let Us Adore Him"
"'Re-Membering the Body"
December 15th - "Presence"
December 22th - "Promise"
December 24th - "Joy" Christmas Eve Service - 3:30
December 29th -
January 5th - "They All Gather Together"
January 12th - "I Will Be With You"
NEW BIBLE STUDY
Tuesday /Afternoon: 3:30-4:30 pm at the church. No Homework - we read as we go and then discuss. Very active, engaging conversations!! Call Kathy Bailey for information 303-968-7473 or just show up on Tuesday. Zoom is available if needed.
Spiritual Formation
Meets the first Thursday of the month at 12:30 at the church.
All are welcome. Contact Cathy Ramsey at 303-918-6639 for more information.
Retreat scheduled for March 28th and 29th 2025. Deposit due November 5th to hold the site for our use.
Wednesday Morning Book Study
When: Wednesday Mornings
Time: 10:00-11:30 am
Where: On ZOOM ONLY
For Zoom Link Email:
cwittebort@me.com
This is a weekly study group that meets from 10:00-11:30 a.m. We read books on various spiritual topics and enjoy lively conversation with our coffee/tea/hot chocolate. All are welcome.
cwittebort@me.com for zoom link and information.
We are on break until January 8th - New Book to start then. Come and join us
Start anytime, with or without the book. Great conversation & connection.
Senior Game Day
January 10, 2025 from 1:00-3:00
Come early for lunch at 12:00
(let Susan Passmore know so we can have a head count for lunch - $3.00)
Games, snacks and prizes
At the American Legion - Sponsored by EUMC!!
COME AND JOIN US!
Opportunities Available at EUMC:
Check out ways you can help our Elbert County/ Elizabeth Community:
The Network Coffee House- we are moving forward on helping an organization called the The Network Coffee House in Denver. This organization provides food, showers, clothing and a place to connect for homeless in the Denver area. Wayne Otte is an Elizabeth resident and volunteers weekly. He and Lucy Hoffhines have connected with our church and you will be hearing more about how you can help in the near future. Check our this video "https://vimeo.com/349821102"
Blessing Bags & Weekend Sack Packs - meet at the church to fill the blessing weekend sack packs and snacks for students at Legacy Academy, Elizabeth Middle School and Elizabeth High School. We need personal hygiene items (soap, wash cloths, toothpaste, tooth brushes, shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, lotion, lip balm, body wipes, sanitary items, etc).
For more Info: Call Kristen @ 303-646-2337.
Elizabeth Food Bank - in need of volunteers and donations. Contact Susan @ 303-646-3232.
Ukulele Group - meeting Thursday mornings at 11:00 am. No experience needed.
Book Study - meets every Wednesday morning at 10:00 on Zoom. See more information above. All are welcome, anytime!!
Bible Study - meets every Tuesday afternoon at 3:30pm at the church (Zoom available if needed). See more information above. All are welcome, anytime!!
Spiritual Formation Class - Meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 at the church. Retreat scheduled for March 28th and 29th.
5th Sunday Pot Luck
Our "5th Sunday Pot Lucks' are a HUGE success!
We had to set up extra tables, food was fabulous and plentiful and the interactions and connecting were amazing. Our next date is
December 29th!
Bring a dish to share and a friend!!!
(Even if they don't come to church.)
Ukulele, Community and Connection
It Is Happening….
Jeelee Unsoy came up with a great idea this past May to start a Ukulele group. We meet every Thursday at 11:00 am at Elizabeth United Methodist Church. We are all looking forward to making community connections and music (or just noise initially) together!!! Anyone is welcome! NO previous experience is needed. Join any time!! If you have a friend that is interested bring them along. See you there! For more information email: marcia@elizabethunitedmethodists.org.
EUMC SMALL LIBRARIES
EUMC now has a small library. Drop off books to share, pick up one to read and keep the rotation going. Located on the west end of the sanctuary. Fiction, non-fiction, mysteries, and more.
We also have a Christian Library located on the west end of the sanctuary. Many great books by local and national authors. Come check it out!
Crossroads Music Group
CrossRoads Gospel Band has been sharing their God-given gifts of music to spread the Word of our Lord, Jesus Christ for over 28 years. The “Southern Gospel” style group shares original and traditional music in churches, at gospel festivals, retirement homes and private parties around the metro area. CrossRoads originally formed at Parker United Methodist Church; they continue to minister at Parker UMC and at Elizabeth UMC on a regular basis.