Built to Last: Lessons in Resilient Discipleship
Week 2 of 3: “Fighting Faithfully, How to Wrestle with Disagreement” Can Christians disagree and still walk in unity? How do we wrestle with tough conversations, conflicting beliefs, and spiritual tension without tearing each other down? This week’s sermon, “Fighting Faithfully,” dives deep into how biblical figures like Jacob, Peter, Paul—and even Jesus—modeled healthy, holy disagreement. We explore how wrestling with God, confronting hypocrisy, and correcting in love can all be ways God strengthens His Church. How can conflict actually refine our faith, deepen our relationships, and draw us closer to 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 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: