Blog: Elm Park News and Notes

In the parable of the bridesmaids, the church does not fulfill its identity as “salt and light.” The foolish bridesmaids miss their...

"Precious Lord, Take My Hand" #474 UHM Discipleship Ministries | History of Hymns: "Precious Lord, Take My… (umcdiscipleship.org) "For...

The Beatitudes represent Jesus’ work of grace before the demands of discipleship in the rest of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus’ blessings...

"Lord, I Want to Be a Chrisitan" #402 UMH Discipleship Ministries | History of Hymns: ‘Lord, I want to be a… (umcdiscipleship.org) "The...

When Jesus is asked what the greatest commandment is, he lists not one but two having to do with love. But is a life of faith really...

"Abide with Me" #700 UMH Discipleship Ministries | History of Hymns: "Abide with Me" (umcdiscipleship.org) "Lord of the Dance" #261 UMH...

Dressing in this old-fashioned way reminds me of a bit of humor I heard when preaching a retread back a couple years ago. A new pastor...

"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" #140 UMH The Story Behind: Great Is Thy Faithfulness ‣ Hymncharts.com "Take Time to Be Holy" #395 UMH...

Those who say it’s inconvenient to attend God’s party just don’t want to be there. But all who go should be ready to redress when they...

"How Great Thou Art" #77 UMH Discipleship Ministries | History of Hymns: “How Great Thou Art” (umcdiscipleship.org) "I Come with Joy"...