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Category: Growth Opportunities

May 17, 2026 Worship – Ascension Sunday

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If the same power that raised Christ is at work in us…what are we waiting for? Order of Worship | Sermon notes printable for kids | Sermon Notes printable 8:30am Worship at Trinity UMC, Woodward, 109 Trinity Dr., Woodward is recorded on site, shared later9:45am Worship at St. James UMC, Coburn, 501 Main St., Coburn. Zoom in by clicking here.11am Worship at Sprucetown […]

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May 10, 2026 Worship – Happy Mother’s Day!

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Join your church family for worship with Mountain Valley District Lay Leader Ruth Hocker serving the pulpit at Trinity UMC, and Pastor Michael Stine serving St. James UMC and Sprucetown UMC. Please note that live streaming service will not be available today, nor will services be recorded. Please plan to attend in person. Thank you. […]

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National Day of Prayer May 7, 2026

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2026 National Prayer Almighty God, King of Glory, we confess our sins and repent of our pride that sought our own glory and comfort, allowing evil to take root instead of Your fruit in our hearts, homes, culture, and country. Please forgive us.  Now, with this declaration of rededication, we humble ourselves, pray, and seek Your […]

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May 3, 2026 – 5th Sunday of Easter Worship

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We spend a lot of time asking God for directions and maybe even more time asking “why?” But often, God doesn’t hand us explanations or a map. Jesus says, “I am the way.” This Sunday, we’re talking about what it means to trust the Guide instead of demanding the map. Order of Worship | Sermon notes printable […]

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April 26, 2026 – 4th Sunday of Easter

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There are a lot of voices competing for your attention. Not all of them are worth following. This Sunday:“My Sheep Know My Voice” What if the problem isn’t that Jesus isn’t speaking…but that we’ve forgotten how to recognize His voice? Order of Worship | Sermon notes printable for kids | Sermon Notes printable Watch the service recorded today at Trinity […]

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April 19, 2026 Worship – 3rd Sunday after Easter

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Two disciples walked with Jesus…and didn’t recognize Him. Not because He wasn’t there, but because they didn’t expect Him that way. Where might you be missing Him? Order of Worship | Sermon notes printable for kids | Sermon Notes printable Watch today’s service recorded at Trinity UMC, WoodwardWatch today’s service recorded at St. James UMC, CoburnWatch today’s service recorded at Sprucetown […]

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April 12, 2026 Worship – 2nd Sunday After Easter

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Most people don’t move from zero to certainty overnight. Faith often takes more time. But Jesus shows up even in our doubt. Order of Worship | Sermon notes printable for kids | Sermon Notes printable Watch the service recorded today at Trinity UMC, WoodwardWatch the service recorded today at St. James UMC, CoburnWatch the service recorded today at Sprucetown UMC Watch […]

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Easter Sunday – April 5, 2026 Worship

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Order of Worship | Holy Week Devotions | Sermon notes printable for kids | Sermon Notes printable We have altered this week’s service schedule as follows: Watch the 7am Sunrise Service recorded at Trinity UMC, WoodwardWatch the 8:30am Worship recorded at St. James UMC, CoburnWatch the 10am Worship recorded at Sprucetown UMC, Spring Mills Watch the pastor’s pre-recorded message at the bottom […]

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Maundy Thursday Worship Service April 2, 2026

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Join us in person at St. James UMC, 501 Main Street in Coburn. Worship begins promptly at 7pm. This service is part of the East Penns Valley Ministerium. All offerings will equally benefit CVIM (Centre Volunteers in Medicine and World Central Kitchen. Checks may be made payable to East Penns Valley Ministerium.

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March 29, 2026 – Palm/Passion Sunday

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In this grace-centered message we learn that failure does not have to be the end of your story. Peter fell hard… but got back up and returned to Jesus. Judas fell hard… and never returned. Where do we go with our guilt? Order of Worship | Holy Week Devotions | Sermon notes printable for kids | Sermon Notes printable […]

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Worship & More

  • May 17, 2026 Worship – Ascension Sunday
  • May 10, 2026 Worship – Happy Mother’s Day!
  • National Day of Prayer May 7, 2026
  • May 3, 2026 – 5th Sunday of Easter Worship

8:30am Trinity

https://youtu.be/dndA8ejOMXQ

9:45am St. James

https://youtu.be/9B9lYbRFJHY?si=EeVTQSx_F2HMdmH6

11am Sprucetown

https://youtu.be/Q1nuv9ADq6s?si=3Fyi3y3vU99cQQH-

Pastor Theresa Heiser
Read Pastor's eNotes

District Superintendent:
Rev. Dr. Michelle Bodle

Our Bishop:
Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez

Our Connections:
Mountain Valley District
Susquehanna Annual Conference
Northeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church
General Conference of the United Methodist Church

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