The start of a new school year always includes anxieties and concerns about new friends and new places. Lebanon Valley College attempts to alleviate those anxieties with their Freshmen Orientation program. Included in the many activities is a time for …
UMCOR needs donated clean-up kits for flood relief now
By the Rev. Greg Ellis Recent flooding, fires and storms in numerous areas of the U.S. have nearly depleted the UM Committee on Relief’s supply of clean-up kits (i.e., cleaning buckets or flood buckets). Help is desperately needed to replenish …
‘Sabbath: Break … or Brick?’ A new retreat for clergy spouses
By Julie Anderman “Phenomenal. Playful. Instructive.” Those were comments from Cabinet members who recently previewed the Sabbath Game, a key part of a new, uniquely creative retreat experience for clergy spouses. We invite clergy spouses to come enjoy the half-day …
Connecting Children with Christ
A new training event for Children’s Ministry leaders Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 When Jesus welcomed little ones into his …
Connecting Children with Christ
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 Saturday, September 10, 2016 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM (Lunch Included) Registration begins at …
Water Works
A sermon preached at the Eastern PA Conference Service of Ordination– “There are few things more important to life than water. Humans are composed of 70-80% water. Water has everything to do with our body temperature…”
Sierra Leone school struggles after Ebola, but relies on Ephrata UMC’s support
In the UM News Service August 16 story “United Methodists care for girls stranded after Ebola” Sierra Leone Conference Communications Director Phileas Jusu writes about the lingering effects of the deadly Ebola outbreak in West Africa among surviving children at …
July 2016 Financial Update
Dear Friends, below for your information is an overview of the EPA financial data for the period through July 2016. Church Giving Report Schedule 1 is the Church Giving Report. This report shows the amount of money that EPA has billed …
Supporting higher learning with higher purpose
Please give on Campus Ministry Sunday By John W. Coleman Millersville University, Lebanon Valley College, Albright College and Drexel University. Campus ministers at these four institutions of higher learning are helping students also find a higher purpose by offering worship, …
Summer camps offer ‘God’s Love without Boundaries’
The adventure of Summer Camp ends in early August at the Eastern PA Conference’s four bustling Camp & Retreat Centers. But what an awesome, animated, action-packed adventure it has been for hundreds of blessed young campers, as well as counselors, …