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A Note From Pastor Martin
Thank you for joining us on this website! It is our desire that God would use the community at Elim Evangelical Free Church to walk with you in a meaningful way as you take the next step in your relationship with Jesus Christ.
Whenever you visit a new church, there are usually a lot of questions. One of the first questions people ask me is, "What does 'Elim' mean?" Soon after I arrived as the Senior Pastor, a visitor asked that very question. I said I wasn't sure, but I thought it had something to do with an extinct Indian tribe which once lived in this area. Another person suggested it might be "mile" spelled backwards. Were we ever wrong! In Exodus 15, we read about a place called "Elim." After a very stressful day of running from the Egyptian army, the Israelites needed some down time. In Exodus 15:27, we read,
'. . .they came to Elim, where there were 12 springs and 70 palm trees, and they camped there near the water.'
Imagine having a week like the Israelites had and then seeing an oasis on the horizon! I believe their hearts raced and their pace quickened. It is our passion that Elim EFC will be an oasis, a place where people are drawn to know and follow Jesus and enjoy the life and satisfaction only He can provide. Our passion is to become. . .
"An Oasis For Renewal With God and One Another."
There are two fundamental ideas and practices that are shaping Elim into the oasis that God desires:
A place to be REFRESHED - As the Israelites approached Elim, they were filled with excitement. They looked forward to being refreshed by the fresh water, shade and the chance to make a decent meal. Our passion is that you will want to come, just as you are, to be refreshed and enriched by connecting with a loving God and loving people through life-changing ministries and meaningful, lasting friendships.
A place to be RELEASED - We come together in worship, community groups and other gatherings where we are taught and encouraged to live life with purpose and equipped to deal with the issues we all face Monday thru Saturday. We are then motivated to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ in meaningful and creative ways.
You are invited to browse this website. If you have any questions that are not answered here, or if you just need someone to listen and pray with you, please email me at
mschlomer@elimefc.org or give me a call at 253.848.7900
May God bless and guide you as you search for a group of believers with whom to worship and live out the principles of Scripture.
Pastor Martin Schlomer
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