For the transformation of the world, we study God's Word in context to be equipped to live Jesus' Way.
Dear Church, You know I am an avid reader. I LOVE to be challenged and broaden my understanding of people and Creation. The following are my top picks for your summer reading list. Invite a friend to read the same book and get together to talk about it. I’d love to know what you think […]
Join Pastor Theresa for this wonderful devotional! Read at your own pace, share your comments, read others. đhttps://bible.com/p/50572521/7940b7af1622f13ff0ce6a8781cd7193
A question came to me by email from someone who watches services online. I know that being cooped up during COVID has made me more cynical. I say stuff before thinking and that’s not the me I want to be. How do I stop? I need more peace and to make better decisions. Anonymous This […]
In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus addressed grace and social responsibility by talking about the dangers of traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho, something well understood by the hearer. But this parable is the response to two questions, not one, and that second question reveals a guilty conscience. First the man asked, “what must […]
It’s Pulpit Swap Sunday, when we get to know someone serving the pulpit at another of the Penns Valley Cluster Churches. Worship at Spring Mills Faith at 8:30am, 10am at Brush Valley UMC with Pastor Deb Dailey, serving Grace UMC Church/Charge, Centre Hall Worship at Trinity UMC, Woodward at 8:30am, St. James UMC, Coburn at […]
Recognize your own place in the story and Passion of Jesus. Join at any time! With few exceptions, the Oberammergau Passion Play has been presented by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany every 10 years since 1634. The play is a staging of Jesus’ Passion story, covering the final period of his […]
Researching The Twelve Days of Christmas and what it means to us The 12 Days of Christmas begin December 25th and end January 5th the day prior to the Feast of Epiphany. The Twelvetide was created in the year 567 by the Council of Tours as a sacred and festive season of Advent (waiting) and […]
Join Pastor Theresa for casual conversation and coffee, tea or whatever you prefer to sip. We gather to chit chat and get to know folks better. Come as you are! Future Dates: Dec. 15th at Burkholderâs Market at 8:30am Dec. 21st at IngleBean CafĂ© at 9am Dec. 29th at Earlystown Diner at 8:30am Jan. 12th […]
Join Pastor Theresa for an at your own pace online devotional. This five day devotional is based on her favorite series right now, The Chosen! Start when you like, go at your own pace, read the pastor’s thoughts and share your own! Invite a friend to participate with you! Watch the absolutely engaging and well […]
Jesus teaches us how to handle bullying by explaining the blessing our chosen traits and practices bring through the Sermon on the Mount. Bullies aren’t meek. They seek power. Yet the meek inherit the earth. That doesn’t make sense to the bully, does it? After all, meekness requires gratitude for what we have right now […]