Free community movie night on Friday July 30 at Elmgrove United Methodist Church, 1500 Spencerport Rd (Rt 31 in Gates). Join us for an outdoor viewing of a story about a small waste collecting robot in the future who inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind. This Oscar winning G rated film will begin promptly at 8:30 so try to arrive by 8:15. Bring a lawn chair as well as a snack and drink to help you enjoy the movie while the campfire keeps everyone warm and comfy. In the event of rain, the movie will be shown indoors. For more information, call the church office at 247-4973 or send an email to elmgroveumc@frontiernet.net.

Vacation Bible School will be held at Elmgrove United Methodist Church, 1500 Spencerport Rd (Rt 31 in Gates) during the week of July 26-30. “Crocodile Dock” is for grades K-5. For registration information call 247-4973 or send an email to elmgroveumc@frontiernet.net. Download Flyer and Share It!

Elmgrove United Methodist Church, along with Brockport UMC, Spencerport UMC and Adam’s Basin UMC will be having a golf tournament on Saturday, July 24th at 10:30 AM at Churchville Golf Course. Cost is $13 for 9 holes. Call 247-4973 by July 1 to RSVP.

Name the tune… “Our spirits are Thine, remold them, make us like Thee divine. Thy guiding radiance above us shall be a beacon to God, to love and loyalty.”

Do you wake up with a song on your mind? I know nine times out of ten, I do. The Finance Team has been working hard on this year’s stewardship program which we will be doing during the month of May. As Bruce Wallmann has already said our theme this year will be “Being a Beacon to God.”

As many of you know, especially from last year’s VBS, The Lighthouse Kids, I collect light houses as they intrigue me. The way that these structures have saved lives with their bright lights at night to warn sailors of shallow waters or rocks. They also have guided numerous ships as well as airplanes into safe harbor or given a location by their day marks (designs of buildings and decoration) seen in the day and fog horns.

How are we as Elmgrove United Methodist Church acting as beacons of God’s light in the world?

• Through our ministry and mission in the world
• Locally with SWEM, Hilton Ladies outreach  in Rochester
• Having Red Cross blood drives, collecting  flood buckets and kits
• Helping with Aurora House, giving to Asbury Closet, recycling, Campbell Soup labels for Red Bird Mission, college student exam coffee cards
• Paying our apportionment’s which aid people, missionaries, and projects here at home and around the world as well as being a part of the United Methodist connectional system which is “Opening doors for all.” Sharing our faith! Together we do so much more than we could alone.
• Offering a special place for worship and Christian Education, including VBS
• Sharing our facilities with Heritage Christian Services, the nurses in this area, Decluttering Support Group, Girl Scouts, Tai Chi, music students
• Sending our youth to events and as our missionaries
• Gathering of our OWLS and others for social as well as faith base studies and programs, providing socks and underwear and warm hats to area children
• Sharing music with our community

Can you think of other ways Elmgrove is acting  as beacons of God’s light in the world?

How about how are we as individuals acting as beacons of God’s light in the world, including our families and neighbors?

Do we indeed trust in God as the sailors have to trust in the lighthouse beacons to carry us through stormy waters or clam seas? God is the source of all TRUE light and love. We have been given the opportunity and blessing to reflect God’s Light and love, mercy and grace.

Did you name that tune? Well, I’ll ask you “Are Ye Able?” Are we able to provide for all the ministry and mission that Elmgrove UMC is involved with? Are we able to give not only of our resources but of our time, our talents and our prayers? Shall we sing together: “Lord, We are able, Our spirits are Thine, Remold them, make us like Thee divine. Thy guiding radiance above us shall be a beacon to God, to love and loyalty.”

Take care, and as always, shine like our Risen Lord and Savior in Christ’s name and love.

Rev. Cindy Beth