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“Love Goes First” is more than a nice idea, it’s the heart of the Gospel. In this week’s service, we reflect on the radical truth found in Romans 5:8, that Christ died for us while we were still sinners. Jesus didn’t wait for better behavior or proof that we’d appreciate His sacrifice. He chose love before we even knew we needed it.
Watch today’s worship recorded at Trinity UMC, Woodward
Watch today’s worship recorded at St. James UMC, Coburn
Watch today’s worship recorded at Sprucetown UMC, Potters Mills/Spring Mills
We will explore how Jesus modeled the life He wanted His disciples to live. In both the quiet places and the crowded ones, in kneeling service and in missional purpose, Jesus didn’t just preach, He practiced the way of the Kingdom.
Watch the pastor’s pre-recorded message at the bottom of the page.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: ** Indicates last minute change
* Help Wanted – The Susquehanna Conference is looking to hire a part-time Administrative Assistant for the Mountain Valley District (formerly the State College District). This position supports the ministries of the District Superintendent (DS), the Ministry Assistant, and the pastors and churches of their district in order to fulfill the vision of the Susquehanna Conference. Further details may be found in the job description. Interested candidates should send their application and resume to apply@susumc.org.
* You are invited to the District Superintendent Installation for Rev. Dr. Michelle R. Bodle Saturday, September 20 at West Side UMC (317 Nichols Street, Clearfield, PA) at 4pm. For those joining in person, childcare will be available. Please RSVP to: wsumc317@gmail.com by Sept 8th and let us know if you are in need of childcare. The service will also be live streamed at https://www.facebook.com/WSUMCLive/
September 2 – Sprucetown Ad Board and Trustees meet at 7pm. All are welcome.
September 3 – St. James Trustees meet at 6:30pm. Ad Board at 7pm. All are welcome.
September 17 – 3rd Quarter meeting of the PV Charge Staff Parish Relations Committee 7pm at Trinity UMC, Woodward.
September 18 – St. James UMC’s Chicken Corn Soup Sale before the PV Homecoming Parade at the Grange Fairgrounds near the Grandstand. Starts as soon as we get set up and we have been selling out before the parade gets to the grandstand, so don’t wait! Get it early! Proceeds benefit Historic Paradise Church Cemetery Assn. Want to help? Contact Paula Smith.
September 28 – Fall Hayride & Picnic at Trinity UMC, Woodward 3pm [Rain date Oct. 5]
October 26 – Trust Based Relational Intervention, TBRI, training is specifically designed for Ministry Leaders & Volunteers to better understand children and teens of trauma and will equip attendees with practical tools to support vulnerable children. Lunch at 12:30pm followed by training until 4pm at Calvary – Harvest Fields 150 Harvest Fields Drive; Boalsburg. RSVP by October 23rd. Contact hillary@keyfam.org with questions or to reserve your place.
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 6pm we have our Church Conference hosted by Grace UMC, Centre Hall. Full members of the church are encouraged to attend this holy conferencing event to vote on all matters. Arrive early to pick up your conference packet and preview prior to 6pm.
Scripture and pre-recorded message from the pastor’s office: