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Santa’s Elves Work All Year Long

Santa's elves are already busy preparing for the Christmas Joy Silent Auction on October 10. We ask that all Epworth members think about what they might donate for the auction. - whether it is merchandise, gift basket, gift certificate or services. We are hoping to expand services in the auction, because we know Epworth is full of talented people! The possibilities are endless: gardening, house-cleaning, photography, carpentry, gutter cleanin...

Testing the Waters

Is God calling you to minister to those in prison?

In Matthew 25:34-36 , Jesus calls us to minister to all and to become sheep, not goats so that we might inherit the kingdom and spend eternity with Him.

“ Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gav...

Women’s Tuesday Bible Study

September 7, 9:30—11:00 a.m.

This Fall, we will study Beth Moore’s “Beloved Disciple, The Life and Ministry of John.” We welcome you to participate in this personal study experience with a daily (5-days) workbook which will be discussed during our class and at the next Tuesday class, we will view the accompanying chapter DVD. A sign-up sheet is on the narthex table by the Seaside Entrance. Any questions, call Penny at 542-4601 or Jeanie at 853-2...

Epworth Slow Pitch Softball

Calling All Players of All Ages

Bethel United Methodist Church in Lewes has issued a challenge.

They have recently formed a slow pitch softball team for fun and exercise. However, they do not have any competition. So, let’s go Epworth! Let’s form a team.

If you do not know which way to run or how to throw or catch, we will teach you. This will be for fun only! Absolutely no sliding or taking the game too seriously or Bethel has threatened to take...

Opportunity to Volunteer in Prison Ministry

The Social Justice Pathway believes one of the ways we can fulfill our mission statement in seeking to be a prophetic Christian voice that will educate, edify and engage the Epworth congregation and the surrounding communities on issues of justice grounded by the Social Principals of the United Methodist Church , is by extending our hand in love to those individuals incarcerated in correctional institutions in our area. When the righteous asked Jesus... Read more...

Epworth Organ Dedication Concert Video Now Available

Stefan Engels, world-renown organist, presented a dedicatory recital on our new Allen Organ on Friday evening, March 5th at 7:00 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, Rehoboth Beach.

Mr. Engels began his tenure as Professor of Organ in the fall of 2005 at one of Europe’s most prestigious and oldest musical institutions, the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Leipzig, Germany. Prior to this appointment he was Associate Professor of Organ at We...

Women Of Faith Conference

August 27-28, 2010
Verizon Center - Washington, DC

Enjoy the God that loves you more than you ever dreamed possible!
“ Over the Top ” is the theme for this year’s Women of Faith Conference. Please plan to join your friends or make some new ones as we journey together to participate in this outstanding experience.

At this 2-day event, you will experience heart-felt, hilarious messages, gripping drama and amazing music. Join speakers Patsy Clairmont, Mar...

Wednesday Night Dinners @ Hobo’s

Wednesday Evenings

Hobo's Restaurant is thrilled to be hosting Epworth’s Church Members Wednesday Night dinners at 56 Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth. Hobo's will donate 10 percent of all member dinners to Epworth Church.

Call 226-2226 for reservations

Do You Know?

Are you aware that Epworth United Methodist Church owns a cemetery on Henlopen Avenue in Rehoboth Beach and grave sites are available for purchase?

The price is $750.00, permitting one casket and one cremation urn or four cremation urns, with a portion of this cost being placed in an endowment fund to pay for the perpetual care of the cemetery. Please contact Jay Stevenson, Cemetery Caretaker, at 302-448-1686 for additional information.

Epworth UM Church Welcomes Deaf Community

The 9:30 am Contemporary Praise! Worship Service now offers an American Sign Language interpreter each Sunday. Epworth is committed through their new deaf ministry to develop programs which will meet the needs of the deaf community's growing population in the beach corridor.

For additional information, please contact Carol Stevens, Program Coordinator @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Ep...

Social Justice Fact

Timbuktu is a real place. It is located in the impoverished country of Mali in northwestern Africa. The average worker earns $1,500 a year or less and lives to be 45 years of age. Too many young girls are taken as child brides then discarded with their children as being damaged and having no value. Thankfully the SIS (Sisters in Service), a global ministry group engaging in women's and children's ministries, is there to offer hope and support... Read more...

Volunteers Needed

A Missions Committee is being formed to plan and execute bi-monthly dinners/fellowship as part of our efforts to include the community at large and to raise funds for the various outreach programs. Please contact Larry Zeigler @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 226-1492 OR Stephanie Manos @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Read more...

Boys and Girls Club is looking for Donations

The Boys & Girls Club is looking for the following Board Games & game room equipment for their upcoming Summer Camp. Trouble (2), Candyland (1), Clue (2), Uno (4), Life (2), SkipBo (5), Sorry (2), Scrabble (2), Monopoly (2). For a more complete list of other items needed, please call Mary in the church office at 227-7743 ext. 102 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Read more...

News Journal Article Feature Epworth's Clowning Ministry

News Journal reporter Gary Soulsman wrote a wonderful article featuring Epworth's Clowning Ministry. Click here to see the article!

Scripture for May 17

John 15:9-17

As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. ‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. Y...

Santa’s Elves Work All Year Long

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Volunteers Needed

Testing the Waters

Is God calling you to minister to those in prison?

In Matthew 25:34-36 , Jesus calls us to minister to all and to become sheep, not goats so that we might inherit the kingdom and spend eternity with Him.

“ Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Co...

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Upcoming Events

Women’s Tuesday Bible Study

September 7, 9:30—11:00 a.m.

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Scripture Readings

Scripture for Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010

Luke 14:25-33

Now large crowds were travelling with him; and he turned and said to them,

Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children,

brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple.

Whoever doe...

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Stewardship of Service

Epworth believes that everyone is called to be in ministry for our Lord and share the gifts of their time, talent, and passion for the work of Christ through the church. This survey provides a summary of service opportunities at Epworth. Please take time to prayerfully consider where God wants you to serve, then click here to download the Stewardship of Service survey, complete and send your results. Your interest will be conveyed to persons in leadership who will be contacting you in the future about opportunities to participate.

We know you will discover the joy of serving God.

Healthy Church Survey

A Healthy Church Survey of Missions in our Local Churches was completed by our Church leadership in response to a request from the Annual Conference which wants to connect local churches more effectively in their outreach and mission. In completing this survey, we were blessed by the scope of Epworth’s outreach and wanted to share it with you. THANK YOU for helping us be the hands and heart of Christ in our community and around the world!