Upcoming events.
Compassion Linen Closet Service Project
Service Project! This year we are partnering with the Jones County Department of Family and Child Services to create a resource for the many foster families in our county. Elam will house the Compassion Linen Closet which will be stocked with sheets (crib/toddler, twin, and queen size), blankets/comforters, washcloths, and towels for families with foster children.
This will be an ongoing mission of Elam Baptist Church, so we will take donations year around for any of the following items:
Towels (infant/regular) Crib Sheets/Twin Sheets/Queen Sheets/Blankets/Washcloths. Donations can be dropped off at any service time or during weekly office hours. Feel free to make arrangements with us for other times if you need it! Elam Baptist Church will be taking donations indefinitely and this will be a church ministry!
Samaritans Purse
In June, we are collecting toys that fit in a shoe box
Soap, soap dish, brush comb, toothbrush, toothbrush holder, washcloths
Higher Grounds Coffee Ministry
Higher Grounds Coffee Ministry will be every Sunday
from 9:00-9:45 am.
Join us for fellowship and your morning coffee.
Also if you would like to help, please see Randy or Deirdre Sowell.
VBS Ministry Mission
We are so excited for our Community Mission Project for VBS this year. In partnership with Families 4 Families, we will be assembling blessing bags for distribution to the children in foster care. This project will look a little different than previous years as the children will be hands-on in packing these bags as the donations come in.
Families4Families also has an Amazon Wishlist if you would like to select an item from that list and have it shipped to your house. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/333TG3C3OA182/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex
Vacation Bible School
VBS is going BIG this year!!
Save the date!
June 8-12
5:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Elam Baptist Church
From the tiny acorn that will someday become a giant oak, to the intricate design of a butterfly’s wings, our amazing God is not only the Creator of all things, but He also cares about His creation, right down to the tiniest detail. And the Bible tells us that people are the most significant part of that creation. God created you and knows every detail about you—right down to the design of your fingerprints and the number of hairs on your head. God cares about everything that happens to you.
Grades completed PreK-5th join us for Magnified!™ VBS! We will begin with dinner at 5:30 each evening and wrap up the fun at 8:30. Register early to claim your t-shirt for $10! Go to "https://elambaptist.breezechms.com/form/ff6744"
Can't wait to see you at MAGNIFIED VBS!!
Info for VBS
We are so excited for our Community Mission Project for VBS this year. In partnership with Families 4 Families, we will be assembling blessing bags for distribution to the children in foster care. This project will look a little different than previous years as the children will be hands-on in packing these bags as the donations come in.
Families4Families also has an Amazon Wishlist if you would like to select an item from that list and have it shipped to your house. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/333TG3C3OA182/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex
Friday update: Decorating by Elam Church: Due to being ahead of schedule on decorating, we are canceling the decorating party this evening. Please be in prayer for VBS starting on Sunday that the Lord will work in the hearts of each child that comes through our doors.
Favored Women's Conference
Favored Women’s Conference
Gatllinburg, TN
Sept 19th - 21st
Note: TImes Announced Later
We are very excited to be going to the Favored Women's Conference in Gatlinburg Tennessee again this year. We have reserved 12 spots and would love to have to add more. This conference is for any ladies 18 years or older. We do have 4 ladies to a room to keep the cost at $275, which covers the cost of the room and the conference.
This year we will have the privilege of 3 concerts: Big Daddy Weave, Leanne Crawford, and Matthew West, plus 4 sessions. You can see the schedule for the weekend here Favored Women Schedule.
If you are interested in going with us, there is a $25 deposit due by the end of June and the remainder due by August 31st. Please reach out to Megan Bray to confirm your spot.
Elam Youth Group Youth Conference @ New Haven
NOTE: Please Check with ELam Office or Pastor Kristen for a Conference End and Conference Return time
UPDATE NOTE: 5/29/25 - Youth Service Saturday: Meet at the church at 9:30am. Bring money for lunch at El Agave afterwards. Pick up at 2:00 pm
BBQ To-Go Sack Lunch
Click this link to signup online: https://elambaptist.breezechms.com/form/3bb28f44
Help send our youth and children to summer camp! May 18th, we will have to-go lunches of a BBQ sandwich, coleslaw, chips, and your choice of dessert for a suggested donation of $7. You can pre-order at this link. All orders must be picked up on May 18th between 12:00-12:30 pm.
If BBQ isn't your thing, but would like to make a donation, please click "additional donation" and mark 0 for number of plates.
Graduation Sunday
Graduation Sunday is May 18 . If you have someone you would like recognized who is finishing Pre-K, Kindergarten, 5th, High School, or any college degree, please see Mrs. Chastity
Ladies Tea
Due to low interest in the event, the Ladies Planning Team has decided to postpone this event until September.
Come join us with your mom, daughters, grandmother, sisters, or just friends for a relaxing afternoon at our Ladies Tea on May 10th from 1-3pm.
A sign-up sheet will be in the foyer. Tickets are $10 per person ($5 for those in 5th grade or younger).
Breakfast Men’s Ministry
MEN’S MINISTRY (BREAKFAST)
Come Join Us for Great Fellowship
Speaker: Kim Washburn | Pastor at Greenwood Baptist Church
Natl Day of Prayer Jones Co Pre K & Turner Woods Elementary
Events are happening across Gray & Jones County this Thursday for the National Day of Prayer. Elam Baptist is honored to come alongside Jones County Pre-Kindergarten & Turner Woods Elementary School at 3:30 PM. We will meet in prayer circles at the front of the buildings. Please pass the word.
Youth Camp Deposit
Youth Camp Deposit ($100) is due April 27 th. Please see Pastor Kristen.
Easter @ Elam Worship Service
EASTER AT ELAM
WorshipService
Sunday, April 20, 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Sunday Easter WorshipService
Sonrise Service at Elam
SONrise Service at Elam
April 20, 2025
8:00 am
Outside at Pavilion Weather Permitting (Inside is alternate location)
Breakfast follows
Palm Sunday @ Elam
Presentation by Adult Choir during morning service “Redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb”.
Note: Service with special presentation from our choir and then join us afterwards for a fellowship meal and Easter Egg Hunt
5th Sunday, SundaySchool
5th Sunday, Sunday School
March 30th
Meeting in Fellowship Hall
Coffee & Breakfast Served starting at 9:30 am
Led by the Truth Seekers Class
Tomorrow is our 5th Sunday Community Sunday School meeting. All adult classes will meet in the Fellowship Hall for a time of fellowship and teaching from the Truth Seeker's Leader, Randy Sowell. Please join us at an earlier start time of 9:30 a.m.for coffee and breakfast of grits and sausage. All children and teens will meet in the Family Life Center for their time of fellowship and bible teaching led by the Youth.
Tomorrow 3/30 is our 5th Sunday Community Sunday School meeting. All adult classes will meet in the Fellowship Hall for a time of fellowship and teaching from the Truth Seeker's Leader, Randy Sowell. Please join us at an earlier start time of 9:30 a.m.for coffee and breakfast of grits and sausage. All children and teens will meet in the Family Life Center for their time of fellowship and bible teaching led by the Youth.
True Girl Crazy Hair
True Girl
Crazy Hair
Greenwood Baptist Church
March 23rd - 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Sign Up Sheet in Foyer
Fundraiser for Camp - TO GO LUNCH
BBQ Fundraiser for Camp
March 16th
TO GO SACK LUNCH
https://elambaptist.breezechms.com/form/3bb28f
Help send our youth and children to summer camp! March 16th, we will have to-go lunches of a BBQ sandwich, coleslaw, chips, and your choice of dessert for a suggested donation of $7. You can pre-order at this link. All orders must be picked up on March 16th between 12:00-12:30 pm.
If BBQ isn't your thing, but would like to make a donation, please click "additional donation" and mark 0 for number of plates.
3:16 on 3/16
Join Us This Sunday as John 3:16.
Who's Your One? Who Need to Hear the Gospel this Sunday?
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3:16 on 3/16
Who's Your One? Who's Needs to Hear the Gospel?
Are you in for 3:16 on 3/16
Youth Skating
YOUTH SUPER SOCIAL
Sunday, March 9th
Gray-8-Skate
Leave after church (Van)
Return by 4:00 pm
Please send $20 and money
for lunch ($10).
Aspire Womens Conference @Bradley Baptist
Conference is at Bradley Baptist. Elam members can signup in the Foyer if you would like to go.
Youth Fundraiser this Month
Youth’s Mission for March
New/Gently Used Donations for Sonrise Ministry
Diaper Drive Families 4 Families
📢 Exciting News! 🎉 Help us out during March for our Diaper Drive as we come together to support Families 4 Families. Let's make a difference! 🏠👶 See graphic below for Specific diaper size request, etc.
Families for Families
Families for Families
Faith Based … Family Driven
Feb. 16th @ 5 p.m. until ….
If you are interested in attending the Information Session on Feb. 16th at 5 PM. Sign up by iclickng HERE.
This is for anyone interested in becoming a foster family or wanting to hear more information. Also, more information about how the Church can come alongside them.