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Posts from February 2018
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…
With the death of evangelist Billy Graham at age 99, the world turns to theologians and historians to measure his impact. But perhaps we should turn first to the everyday people who filled the stadiums, arenas and parks where he preached for a half-century – 215 million people in all. It could have been New…
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…