SPECIAL LENTEN AND EASTER SERVICES at ELKHORN HILLS UMC Lent, the period of 40 days before Easter (excluding Sundays), begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Saturday, the evening before Easter. The Easter Season begins on Easter Day and ends on Pentecost. Focusing on Christ’s resurrection and ascension and the sending of…
A big “Thank you” to the River City Ringers who came to Elkhorn Hills UMC on Wednesday, February 21st. Three ringers from the River City Ringers came and instructed our choir on various techniques. It was great! Heavenly Bells Elkhorn Hills UMC has a handbell choir named “Heavenly Bells” that performs on church holidays and…
Last call!! All talent applications are due by Sun., Feb. 18th. Last call!! The last day to purchase tickets will be Sun., Feb. 25th. Last call!! All silent auction donations need to be in by Feb. 25th. Dinner & Variety Show Entertainment The evening will include dinner (pulled pork) and entertainment (talent show). The entertainment…
Now an associate professor at Saint Paul School of Theology and pastor of Omaha Living Hope UMC, Israel Kamudzandu was one of the first students at Africa University, founded by the General Conference of The United Methodist Church in Mutare, Zimbabwe. After training as a teacher at Nyadire Mission, east of Harare, Kamudzandu was encouraged…
The Olympic Games demonstrate how the power of communication and engagement can help churches using four key components. Look at the sport of curling for example. You turn on your television and see a large rock sliding down what looks like a shuffleboard made of ice. In front of this rock are two people, sometimes…
United Methodists have a long history of ties to U.S. presidencies. In fact, Methodism began its relationship with the presidency through the general who would become the nation’s first elected leader. They escorted Abraham Lincoln’s body to his burial in Illinois. They served lemonade to guests at the White House in an age of temperance.…
There’s a United Methodist landmark that’s worth a look next time you visit Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist has been the church home of past U.S. presidents and Supreme Court justices, but that’s not the only reason it’s called the “National Church.” “I love that we have the history, just the beautiful facade.…
Ask the UMC: How do we love our enemies? Many Christians struggle with this question. As followers of Christ, we are called to love our enemies. We are to care for, pray for, provide for and hope the best for everyone, and not wish ill upon anyone, including our enemies. In the Sermon on the…
A lot of people look to the Rev. Jay Tenney for advice on getting married and staying married. As pastor of Tunnel Hill, (Ga) Tunnel Hill United Methodist Church, Tenney has counseled many in-love couples looking for a marriage made in heaven, as well as advising out-of-love couples who are forced to admit that their marriage…
The 2017 NFL season has come and gone leaving the first time champion Philadelphia Eagles on top to hoist the most treasured of football prizes. The Eagles have had up and down seasons in recent years, not seeing the playoffs last since 2013, not seeing the title game in over a decade when they faced,…
