May 25, 2025 – Heritage Sunday Worship Service


Explore the deep connection between vision, peace, and sacrificial service. Pastor Theresa reflects on how God’s people are called to open minds, open eyes, and teachable hearts. This message includes tributes to those who laid down their lives for others and insights on living a life of vision and meaning.

Order of Worship | Sermon notes printable for kids | Sermon Notes printable

Worship at 8:30am at Trinity UMC, Woodward – Service recorded on site with video available later
Worship at 9:45am at St. James UMC, Coburn – Click here to join us by Zoom starting around 9:40am
Worship at 11am at Sprucetown UMC, Potters Mills/Spring Mills – Click here to join by Zoom around 10:55am

Watch the pastor’s pre-recorded message at the bottom of the page.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: ** Indicates last minute change

You are invited to a Retirement celebration for our District Superintendent Rev. Brenda Leigey June 8th with worship at 3 p.m. and fellowship from 4 – 6 p.m. It will be held at Mount Nittany UMC 1500 East Branch Road, State College. Let’s appreciate our D.S.’s service together.  

May 28 – Soup Kitchen at St. James UMC, Coburn. Contact Paula Smith to learn more.

May 29-31 – 2025 Susquehanna Annual Conference in Williamsport; Pastor Theresa and Beth Brown (Lay Member to Annual Conference) attending. Please pray for the preparation and the conference.

June 5 – Ladies Coffee & Conversation, 9:30am at St. James UMC, Coburn. All ladies welcome.

The Chargewide Worship & Picnic is hosted by St. James this year and will be held July 20th starting at 10:30am at Coburn Park pavilion. The service features the Penns Valley Men’s Chorus and a butterfly release in honor or memory of loved ones. Our new District Superintendent, effective July 1, Rev. Dr. Michelle Bodle has accepted an invitation to attend. Come, and make her feel welcome!

Scripture and pre-recorded message from the pastor’s office: