What should I do if a family member is in the hospital and would like a pastor to visit?
Most hospitals no longer call churches to let them know when a member is hospitalized. We encourage you to call the church to let us know when a family member is hospitalized so the pastor can visit. In case of an emergency after hours, call the church and the message will give instructions for contacting a pastor.
What should I do if I want to get married in the church?
Call the church secretary to schedule your wedding . She will let you know if your wedding and rehearsal dates are available and what the costs will be. An information booklet and wedding application form will be mailed to you. Elim is not able to schedule weddings for non-members.
What should I do if I want to have a child baptized or if an adult wants to be baptized?
Baptisms take place on the second and fourth Sundays of the month and can be scheduled for either worship service. Call the church office to discuss a date. Once the baptism is scheduled, Pastor Chris will contact you to set up a baptism orientation session.
What should I do if a family member dies and I need to plan a funeral in the church?
As soon as possible, you should call the church office. In an emergency, the church answering machine will give you an alternate phone number to immediately reach the pastor. He can help you walk through a complicated process that can be stressful during a time of grief. The one thing you should never do is schedule a time and a place for a funeral and then ask the pastor to officiate. He may not be available at that time. The pastor and the church office will help you arrange for music and a luncheon following the service.