Blog: Elm Park News and Notes

"History of Hymns for March 9, 2025"

"Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley" #2112 FWS Discipleship Ministries | History of Hymns: 'Jesus Walked this… "Lord, I Want to Be a...

The seemingly mysterious story of the Transfiguration of Christ was really a divine effort to help the closest disciples of Jesus...

"Shine, Jesus, Shine" #2173 FWS Discipleship Ministries | History of Hymns: "Shine, Jesus, Shine" "I Come with Joy" #617 UMH...

Greeting friends of the Elm Park & Otego UMC’s in the name of Christ our Lord! As I have tried to stray away from politics thus far this...

"This Is a Day of New Beginnings" #383 UMH Discipleship Ministries | History of Hymns: Hymn sings praises of… "His Eye Is on the Sparrow"...

Living by the Golden Rule would bless others who treat us well, but it does not address those who treat us poorly. Christ calls us to...

"O How I Love Jesus" #170 UMH Discipleship Ministries | History of Hymns: "O How I Love Jesus" "Lord, I Want to Be a Christian" #402 UMH...

Jesus was a person of compassion. We can all agree. Yet, sometimes Jesus surprises us with words that seem harsh, callous and hurtful....

This passage from Luke shows in vivid detail how the call of Jesus works in the lives of those who give him their attention. The call...

"The Gift of Love" #408 UMH Discipleship Ministries | History of Hymns: "The Gift of Love" "Here I Am, Lord" #593 UMH Discipleship...