You are invited to join me and a small group of friends Wednesday evenings during Lent to dig deeply into the excellent book written by Louie Giglio, “Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table”. The season of Lent is meant for reflection and this book is not a traditional choice but, for me, … [Read more…]
Like the Youth Pizza Study Facebook Page YOUTH PIZZA STUDY held in conjunction with The Chosen Sunday. Our youth group for grades 7-12 will have pizza at 5pm on the dates below and prepare to watch that night’s featured episode. We will use The Chosen: An Interactive Bible Study for Season 1 booklet (free, required for each … [Read more…]
From the State College District Office: STATE COLLEGE DISTRICT LISTENING SESSIONS FOR LAITY AND CLERGYAs we live into our vision in the State College District to Encourage, Equip, Empower, Everyone to Reach, Teach and Serve we need your input! Many of our churches have discovered during Mission InSite studies, we often make assumptions about how … [Read more…]
The Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course scheduled for October has been postponed to January 21-22, 2022. Course topics such as servant and spiritual leadership, caring ministries, basic communication skills, sharing your faith and leading meetings will enhance your knowledge and skill as a leader. This course is not designed to prepare you to preach. Those … [Read more…]
“Do this in remembrance of me.” Jesus Remembering is very important, according to Scripture. According to “Word Counts” the word the original language translates to our word “remember” appears in the NIV Old Testament 130 times and 36 times in the New Testament. What are some of the passages you remember that feature “remember”? Here … [Read more…]
Holy Week Offerings: March 28 is Palm Sunday – Come as you are to receive a palm cross! 8:30am at Trinity UMC, Woodward, 9:45am at St. James UMC, Coburn and 11am at Sprucetown UMC, Potters Mills. Worship is always offered online and by phone toll free at 1-814-422-6238. April 1 is Holy Thursday – “Dining … [Read more…]
This week’s Order of Worship/Bulletin | Children’s Activities In person worship with COVID-19 Safety Plans in place offered at Trinity UMC in Woodward at 8:30am, St. James UMC in Coburn at 9:45am and Sprucetown UMC in Potters Mills at 11am. [Spring Mills Faith remains closed.] ANNOUNCEMENTS: Adam Hamilton’s book Words of Life: Jesus and the … [Read more…]
ABOUT THE DEVOTIONAL For too many people, Christmas has become a long to-do list that leaves them weary and wishing for Dec. 26. In this series of messages, Pastor Rick Warren wants to help you remember the reason you celebrate Christmas and why it should change not just the way you celebrate the holidays but … [Read more…]
If you would like to prepare your own Advent candles for worship, it’s very easy to do. Choose votive candles, tealights or any candles you have. Place four candles on any decorative plate and put it in a safe place for use during worship. Have your candle lighter or matches nearby and a safe means … [Read more…]
Printable 2020 Advent Prayers Calendar – Prayers and acts of prayer daily bring the season into sharper focus. Share with friends and family! As Christ came to dwell among us, we too seek a place to dwell. You are welcome at any and all of our churches! Advent and Christmas are a sort of homecoming. … [Read more…]