SEPTEMBER 2026
 

“Let My Spirit Always Sing” 

 

“Let my spirit always sing, though my heart be wintering,
Though the season of despair give no sign that you are there,
God to whom my days belong, let there always be a song.

Let your wisdom grace my years, choose my words and chase my fears,
Give me wit to welcome change, to accept, and not estrange,
Let my joy be full and deep in the knowledge that I keep.

Let my spirit always sing, to your Spirit answering,
Through the silence, through the pain know my hope is not in vain,
Like a feather on your breath thrust your love, through life and death.”
 

Shirley Erena Murray wrote the words for this hymn in 1996.  Through the song Murray speaks of the desire to continue to know God through all of the stages of life. 

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John 15:9-10  9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.”

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Open hearts. . . Open minds. . . Open doors. . .
The people of the United Methodist Church

OUR MISSION:
Together We Celebrate, Grow and Serve;
Celebrating God’s Grace,
Growing in Faith,
Serving God and Neighbor

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Thank you!

The amount of school supply donations you gave was amazing!  We had bags and bags of items to donate to the Southern Columbia Area Schools!  Your donations will make a great impact on the students who are in need.  Thank you so much!

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Elysburg Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open Thursdays from 10-11:30 a.m. All donations are appreciated!

July 30 - August 20
the Food Pantry served:

110 families and 262 individuals

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Fall Kick-Off Breakfast =
Light breakfast for all

We will have a light breakfast and a time
of fellowship following the worship service on Sunday, September 13th! 
See you there!

 

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Children’s Talk

Sunday, September 13th, during the worship service!

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Community Spirit Practice 

Do you like to sing and make a joyful noise?
If so, Community Spirit would love to have you join them for  rehearsals that will begin
on Sunday, Oct. 18th, at the Elysburg United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m! 
 
 

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Pet Blessing

 Date TBA!
 

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 The church will be open on Wednesdays from 10-2 for those who wish to have a time for personal quiet/prayer time in the sanctuary. 
 

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World Communion,
Sunday October 4th

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​Operation Christmas Child

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It’s time!  Operation Christmas Child delivers great joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to children in need around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes. Each box is an expression of God's love for the child. For many, it is their first gift ever! Shoebox gifts provide an opportunity to present the Gospel to boys and girls in a clear, child-friendly way!
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Shoeboxes, labels and other materials will be available in the social hall in September! Filled shoeboxes are needed back to the church no later than Nov. 15th.  NOTE!  If you are unable to cover the $10 shipping for your box(es), please attach a note to the outside of the box. 

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