Adult Discipleship
“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God” (Ephesians 3:16-19).
Sundays at ELMO Pres
Fall Sermon Series – Christ Alone: This fall, we’ll jump into the books of Colossians & Philemon on Sunday mornings for a closer look at our life in Christ. Pick up a copy of an Illuminated Scripture Journal on Colossians at worship on Sunday. Your suggested donation: $5. You may also want to order a copy of this Colossians & Philemon study guide to enrich your time in God’s Word this fall. The sermon series will closely align with this study guide. Or, consider joining a home group study on Colossians & Philemon.
Survey of the Old Testament (All ages 13+ welcome): Join us in the library at 9 a.m. on Sundays! This class will give you an opportunity to deep dive into the redemptive story fulfilled in Jesus using a study guide called CASKET EMPTY by Dr. Carol Kaminski (Ph.D., Cambridge University and Professor of Old Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary). We’ll trace the storyline of the Old Testament in chronological sequence through six key periods: Creation, Abraham, Kings, Exile, and Temple, represented by the acronym CASKET. Suggested donation for book materials and maps is $20.
Prayer time before worship at 9:00 a.m. in the Fireside room just off the narthex. Please join us as we pray for our church family, those who are unable to attend in person, and our morning worship. All are welcome.
Weekly Discipleship Opportunities
Women in the Word Bible Study: Mondays beginning in September: Celebrating Life in the Kingdom! A study of the book of Matthew. 9:30 to 11:15 AM : Small Friendship Groups, Music with Deborah Bertling, Carrie Miles and Barbi Wilson. Teaching by Patty Wilson. You can join at any time. Sign-ups available after worship on Sunday.
Weekly Women’s Bible Study: Thursday mornings from 7:45 to 9:00 AM at IHOP, 1701 State Street. Join us for food, fellowship and time studying God’s Word together.
Weekly Men’s Bible Study: Thursday mornings 9:00 AM in the ELMO Library. Please bring your Bible, coffee is provided.
Home Groups (For more information, please contact the church office).
Wednesday Carpinteria Home Group at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday Carpinteria Home Group from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Thursday Eucalyptus Hill/East Side Home Group at 6:45 p.m.