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Category: Growth Opportunities

November 23, 2025 – Harvest Home & Christ the King Sunday

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| Growth Opportunities, Worship

This Sunday we meet a King unlike any other, one who doesn’t sit on a throne and demand audiences, but walks dusty roads, gathers children close, listens to seekers, and opens wide the way to God. Order of Worship | Sermon notes printable for kids | Sermon Notes printable Watch today’s service recorded at Trinity UMC, Woodward Watch today’s […]

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November 16, 2025 Worship – The Sword of the Spirit: The Word of God

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A quote attributed to Jack Dempsey states, “the best defense is a good offense.” It’s an ancient principle used in everything from sports to military strategy — known as the strategic offensive principle of war. The idea is simple: when you take initiative and act proactively, you keep your opponent off balance. Instead of waiting […]

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November 9, 2025 Worship – The Helmet of Salvation

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What’s on your mind? In a world that constantly competes for our attention, the greatest battlefield is often our own mind. Paul calls us to “take the helmet of salvation” the protection that guards our thoughts from despair, doubt, and distortion. Assurance in Christ anchors our thoughts, peace replaces panic, and faith renews our perspective. […]

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All Saints Sunday: The Shield of Faith

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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 UMC, Potters Mills/Spring Mills Watch the pastor’s pre-recorded message at the bottom of the page. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ** Indicates last minute change Laity are encouraged to consider […]

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Church Members – Your Church Conference is Nov. 2, 2025

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| Church Leadership, Growth Opportunities, Sprucetown UMC, St. James Coburn UMC, Trinity Woodward UMC

Our Church Conference is Sunday, November 2, 2025 starting promptly at 6pm and hosted this year at Grace UMC, 127 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall. Please arrive early enough to sign in, receive your conference booklet and have time to review the information. Doors open at 5:30pm. There is plenty of parking available, but carpooling […]

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October 26, 2025 – Sprucetown Homecoming & Trinity/St. James: Week 3 of the Series

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Sprucetown Church welcomes Rev. Kraig Faust and his wife Sue to our Homecoming service! Enjoy a message from Pastor Kraig titled “Remember This: The Great Invitation” and a family of faith reunion followed by a fellowship lunch! All are welcome. Trinity & St. James: Ever try to run a marathon in flipflops or kick a […]

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October 19, 2025 – Trinity/St. James Homecoming & Sprucetown: Week 3 of the Series

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Trinity and St. James welcomes Rev. Jim Parker and his wife, Lavonda, to our Homecoming service! Join us for a wonderful message and family of faith reunion! Sprucetown: Ever try to run a marathon in flipflops or kick a football with tennis shoes? The right footwear gets you further to do more. This week we […]

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October 12, 2025 – The Breastplate of Righteousness: Guarding the Heart

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This week we learn how to guard the heart — and how righteousness changes the way we see others, especially those fighting unseen battles. Order of Worship | Sermon notes printable for kids | Sermon Notes printable Watch today’s worship service recorded at Trinity UMC, Woodward Watch today’s worship service recorded at St. James UMC, CoburnWatch today’s worship service […]

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2025 Online Advent Study starts Dec. 1st – The Redemption of Scrooge

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| Education, Growth Opportunities, Small Group Study, Sprucetown UMC, St. James Coburn UMC, Trinity Woodward UMC, Understanding Faith

Register now for The Redemption of Scrooge Advent Study by Zoom! About the Study Is redemption possible for Ebenezer Scrooge? Pastor and author Matt Rawle believes so as he discovers the teachings of Jesus in the words of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. Rawle dives deep into the dark, sad, greedy world of Scrooge […]

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October 5, 2025 – The Belt of Truth: Holding It All Together

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Truth isn’t just facts — it’s Christ Himself. The belt keeps the armor in place. God’s truth stabilizes and grounds us when the world offers half-truths and lies. 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, Coburn […]

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Worship & More

  • January 18, 2026 Worship – Tables Jesus Flipped, And Why We Need to Stop Pulling Up a Chair
  • January 11, 2026 – Baptism of the Lord Sunday
  • January 4, 2025 Worship – Epiphany of the Lord
  • December 28, 2025 – 1st Sunday after Christmas

8:30am Trinity

https://youtu.be/ukpL6m7c7Z8

9:45am St. James

https://youtu.be/GgVymTi_A24

11am Sprucetown

https://youtu.be/3QQXLnadZVQ

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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