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Category: Growth Opportunities

When You Hear the Church Bell Ring, Say The Lord’s Prayer

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| Community Event, Growth Opportunities

Sunday mornings our church rings the bell to call the faithful to praise and worship together. During this time of isolating to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus we aren’t hearing many church bells. When you do hear church bells consider it a call for you personally to pray The Lord’s Prayer. Our Father, […]

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Online Devotional with Pastor Theresa

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| Growth Opportunities, Online Devotionals

There is a free online devotional experience to any who have, or begin, a free YouVersion Bible account. Join Pastor Theresa for Divine Direction: 7 Decisions that will change your life by Pastor Greg Groeschel. This is a 7 Day devotional that you can start and finish at your own pace. ABOUT THE STUDY Every […]

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Praying in Color

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| Growth Opportunities, Prayer

I was reminded today of the very neat expression of prayer called “Praying in Color’ and wanted to share it with you! Why Pray in Color? 1) You want to pray but words escape you. 2) Sitting still and staying focused in prayer are a challenge. 3) Your body wants to be part of your […]

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Want to Learn Something NEW About Disciplemaking?

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| Growth Opportunities

Training is available to anyone interested in deepening their understanding of what makes churches grow and what prevents growth from happening. About Equipping God’s People 1 & 2: “… to equip God’s people for the work of sharing and building up the body of Christ…” – Ephesians 4:12 CEB This ministry is designed to help people […]

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Adult Small Group Studies

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We offer Adult Small Group Study (formerly known as Adult Sunday School) following worship services at the following locations: Trininity UMC, Woodward: Worship 8:30am, Study 9:45am (Coffee available) St. James UMC, Coburn: Worship 9:45am, Study 11am (Coffee available) The study is informal. You are encouraged to bring your Bible. Bibles are available to borrow from […]

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Fear Fighting in the New Year Devotional

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| Bible Studies, Education, Growth Opportunities, Online Devotionals

This study is GREAT! If you want to start 2020 cheerful and grateful rather than fearful and hateful…join me! I started today. Start when you wish. Go at your own pace. Read my comments and add your thoughts! We’re all in this together, folks. 📖 – Pastor Theresa

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What is Baptism?

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

You have many identities; son, daughter, brother, sister, husband, wife, neighbor, coach, co-worker. Becoming a Christian is to choose a new identity as one who has “put on Christ”. We celebrate becoming a new Christian through the Sacrament of Baptism, a ritual that begins with putting off the old, renouncing sin and the evil powers […]

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VIDEO: Detoxing Your Mind

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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT We talk about renewing our mind and how important the Word of God is in this regard. Go deeper into this notion with Dr. Caroline Leaf and her interview with Steven Furtick:

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Independence Day Reading Suggestion

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Reflect this week on our nation’s TRUE providential history. I just purchased the kindle version of the book “America’s Providential History”, one of the best books I’ve ever read. The hard copy has been in my library a long time, but it’s kind of big and not easy for me to carry around like my […]

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Sunday Morning Small Groups

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

Gather together around the table on Sunday mornings. Spend some casual, easy conversation and deeper learning about Scripture, what it means to you, what it means to others, and how it makes a difference in our every day ordinary. Trinity Woodward UMC follows the 8:30am worship, starts at approximately 9:45am in the fellowship hall, with […]

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Worship & More

  • eNote from the Pastor’s Desk: Why Resilience Matters
  • June 1, 2025 – Ascension Sunday Worship Service
  • May 25, 2025 – Heritage Sunday Worship Service
  • May 18, 2025 – 5th Sunday of Easter & Heritage Day Worship

8:30am Trinity

https://youtu.be/-O7qLAgd8-A

9:45am St. James

https://youtu.be/zPGqEiGaKCQ

11am Sprucetown

https://youtu.be/MuhdvMAiNZo

Pastor Theresa Heiser
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District Superintendent:
Rev. Brenda Leigey

Our Bishop:
Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez

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