Built to Last: Lessons in Resilient Discipleship
Week 1 of 3: “How to Sit With Discomfort: Staying When It Hurts” Can you stay present when everything in you wants to flee? In this Trinity Sunday message, we reflect on how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit remain with us in suffering. From Job’s silent friends, to Jesus’ anguish in Gethsemane, to Paul’s affirmation that we are “pressed but not crushed,” this sermon invites us to learn the power of presence and faithful endurance. Join us as we explore what it means to sit with discomfort and grow stronger through the love of our Triune God.
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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
June 19th – Ladies Coffee and Conversation, 9:30am at St. James UMC. All ladies welcome!
June 25 – Soup Kitchen at St. James UMC. Contact Paula Smith for more information.
July 2 – St. James Trustees meeting at 6:30pm, administrative board at 7pm. If you are not able to be at the meeting, please let Paula Smith know in advance. Thank you.
The Penns Valley Charge and Community Worship & Picnic is hosted by St. James this year and will be held July 20th starting at 10:30am at Coburn Park pavilion. Enjoy special music from the Penns Valley Men’s Chorus, a butterfly release, and potluck picnic following. The church facilities will be open for restroom use in addition to the porta-potty on site. Power is available at the pavilion for crockpots. Meet our new District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Michelle Bodle (pronounced BOH-dull). Bring a lawn chair for worship. Picnic tables available. In the event of poor weather, we will move the event inside the church and dine in the fellowship hall. The picnic takes the place of all regularly scheduled services this day. Butterfly sponsorship forms and payment are due by July 7th. Checks should be payable to “The PV Charge UMC”.
SAVE THE DATE: Fall Hayride & Picnic at Trinity UMC, Woodward – Sept. 28, 3pm (Raindate Oct. 5)
Scripture and pre-recorded message from the pastor’s office: