Our Elkhorn Hills Missions Committee has been very busy. Here is an update on some of their recent events.
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Save the Date!!! Our annual Elkhorn Hills Trunk or Treat event will be held Wednesday, October 24th. Plan to attend this event, either as a volunteer or a participant. About Elkhorn Hills Trunk or Treat Event Our Trunk or Treat event is a fun, family-friendly outreach opportunity to serve our Elkhorn neighbors. Children come dressed…
What is the kingdom of God? Where is the kingdom of God? The kingdom of God is a way of describing the reign of God. United Methodists, with other Christians, recognize that the reign of God is both a present and future reality. John Wesley recognized both of these aspects of God’s reign: “The kingdom…
On September 21st and 22nd about 20 Elkhorn Hills UMC members worked in the beautiful weather to put up siding on the 2018 Habitat for Humanity house in Waterloo, NE. They used power saws, hammers, pneumatic nailers, caulking guns, elbow grease, and teamwork to get the job done. “Seeking to put God’s love into action,…
Elkhorn High Tennis Coach (and Elkhorn Hills UMC member) Jon Holtz organized a benefit event to support the Kounovsky family. The Douglas County Post Gazette covered this story in its Tuesday, September 18th edition. Much of this post comes from that story by Emily Heinzen. Who’s Who Jon Holtz has been the Head Coach for…
The series “The Wesleys Take the Web” consist of three short videos. They are modern animated versions of the brothers who founded Methodism as they talk about some of the statistics and the spirit of what is now The United Methodist Church. The characters were drawn by United Methodist pastor Charlie Baber, who creates the…
On September 9th, the Elkhorn Hills Adult Education Committee sponsored a wonderful Grandparents Prayer Service. Following the service, participants enjoyed a great ice cream social, which raised $168 for preschool scholarships. Thank you, Adult Ed Committee! Elkhorn Hills Grandparents, let’s unite in prayer for our young ones. From A to Z, let’s be intentional Grandparents.…
Beginning September 12th at 6:30 pm, the Women’s Wednesday night Bible Study will begin a new study by Ann Voskamp: One Thousand Gifts. This year will meet in the 4th/5th grade classroom at the end of the hall of the education wing. “We will look at life with a spirit of gratitude and learn to…
A Prayer for the Anniversary of 9/11 by the Rev. Jeremy Pridgeon O God, our hope and refuge, in our distress we come quickly to you. Shock and horror of that tragic day have subsided, replaced now with an emptiness, a longing for an innocence lost. We come remembering those who lost their lives in…
Fall is fast approaching! Make plans to attend the September 16 BBQ & Quilt Auction (Open 11-6)! Bishop Saenz will be preaching at 11 am. Don’t forget to visit our Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze this fall. It is fun for the whole family. The Camp Fontanelle Fall BBQ & Quilt Auction (annual fund raiser)…