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Elim is a place to serve and use the gifts that God has given this congregation. Below is a list of opportunities for service.
Music & Drama: Elim has many opportunities for people to share their talents with the congregation. Some of the areas in which you could participate:
- Worship Team
- Music offerings
- Drama
- Offertories
- Tape and CD Ministry
- Sound and Video Technician
Please contact our Music Director, Ben Brandt, for more information.
Adult: Some of the ways that adults can be involved include:
- Adult Sunday Seminars
- Small Group Bible Studies
- Home Bible Fellowship
- One-On-One Discipleship
- ECW (Elim Church Women)
- Dorcas
- Short-term Mission Outreaches
- Prayer ministries at various times of the week
- Service opportunities to help those in need
- Building & Grounds maintenance ministry
- Food Shelf and Thrift Shop ministries
Youth: Our youth groups comprise Junior High (grades 7 & 8) and Senior High (grades 9 - 12).
- Junior High Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m.
- Senior High Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m.
- Bible Instruction Class for those in grades 7 - 9 meet Sundays at 10:45 a.m.
- Senior High Sunday Seminars at 10:45 a.m.
- Throughout the year special events are planned, such as retreats, conferences, mission trips.
Please contact our Youth Director, Adam Sarff, for more details.
Children: Elim has a number of ministries for children of all ages.
- A quality nursery is available during the entire Sunday Worship Service
- Nursery is also provided during the Sunday School hour
- Children's Sunday School is for preschool through sixth grade students
- Children's Church is designed for ages 3-6 and provides a worship service that relates to their developmental level
- Wednesdays during the school year we have AWANA Club at 6:00 p.m., for ages 3 yrs. through 6th grade
- Special music ministries - Christmas Program, Palm Sunday, etc.
- Summer Camping through Camp Shamineau and Lake Beauty
Please contact our Children's Director, Jennie Terning, for more details.
Special Events
- Corn Carnival: Each August Elim provides a food stand at the Cokato Corn Carnival. Proceeds help fund youth mission projects. Many volunteers are needed for this annual event. Enjoy a great time with our Elim family while we serve the community!
- Easter at the PAC: We have a wonderful dramatic Easter outreach at our local High School auditorium. Here we are able to accommodate all participants in this worship celebration.
- Christmas Events: Each year in late November and into December we have opportunities to share with the community, such as our Ladies' Christmas Dessert, dramas, special movie nights, etc.
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