Prayer Requests
Do you have a prayer request?
Please indicate if your request can be shared with the congregation.
We can send out a mass-email to the congregation also.
Source for daily Scripture reading
Looking for a source of different scripture readings and words for thought on a daily basis?
Check out this resource at
At Eldridge UMC we strive to serve and glorify God. To accomplish this goal, we encourage everyone in the congregation to be involved in activities that support our worship and fellowship. Such activities include but are not limited to: Liturgist, Greeter, Usher, Acolyte, Altar Guild, Nursery Attendant, Prayer Chain, Money Counters, giving Children's Sermons, Communion, Fellowship Treats, Audio/Visual Aide, Audio Visual Programmer, and card writer. By sharing these responsibilities, we work together and support one another as one body in Christ, and provide a means to immediately involve our newest members in congregational activity.
Our opportunity to serve as volunteers provides an excellent means for all of God’s children to gratefully respond to God and share His love with others.
Prayerfully consider which opportunity you would like to provide our church and fill out the opportunites to serve sheet available in the office and place in the opportunities box in the gathering area.
EUMC offers several ministries for spiritual enrichment.
Get more information on Women's and Men's Bible Studies, UMW, Yoga, and Sunday schools by clicking these items on the side bar at top left side.
Why not try ACH Payments?
ACH payment consent allows the bank to debit your account and credit the church's account on the date you request for the amount that you specify. ACH Payments are safe, reliable and confidential. See the office for more info.
Attached to this message is an informational insert on the earthquake and its impact on Haiti
Want to know what is happening in the Iowa United Methodist's Conference?
Check it out
GO GREEN TO SAVE GREEN
1. Save energy- Set thermostat a few degrees higher in the summer/lower in
the winter
Unplug the appliances you aren't using!
(Yes this really works!)
Wash clothes in COLD water and hang them on the line/drying
rack to dry
2. Save water- Shorter showers & install low-flow showerhead (they don't
cost much)
Have a faucet aerator on each faucet
3. Less gas = More $$ AND BETTER HEALTH Walk or Bike to work
Consider telecommuting
Lobby the government for better sidewalks and bike lanes
4. Eat smart- Add one meatless meal a week
Buy locally raised, humane & organic meat, eggs and dairy
(See Dillons for eggs & chickens!!) It even helps stimulate
the local economy.
5. Skip the bottled water
Use a water filter to purify tap water, the bottles create WASTE!
Use a resuable water bottle!
6. Think before you buy
Buy gently used or second hand products! Thrift store sales
are up by 75% in the last year!
Try craigslist, ebay, freesharing all online!
Look at garage sales, Habitat Restore, the Salvation Army or
Good will or Vintage Baby!
7. Borrow instead of buying
Borrow from Libraries, books and movies!
Friends and co-workers have tools and other appliances
8. Buy Smart Buy in bulk. Saves money and packaging.
Wear clothes that don't need dry cleaned!
Buy high-quality products that last! You won't need to replace
them as often!
9. Keep electronics out of the trash!
Keep them as long as possible & the RECYCLE.
10. Make your own cleaning supplies-
Baking soda, vinegar, lemon, soap, even ketchup work wonders!
You just need to know how and they are safer for your children,
your pets and for YOU!
Our United Methodist Campus Ministries are places on college campuses that offer context and meaning to students who are spiritual , religious, and/or seeking. How do they do this? First, by providing students a place where they can go to examine the values and beliefs that they have been given, either from church or their family's own culture and value system. They provide a space where students can articulate what is important and meaningful for them. By providing Wesley Foundations and Campus Ministries on our college and university campuses, they are able to let students go, and to provide them with a supportive place to do that examination and critical reflection. Click here to know more...
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