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Do you have a loved one who will be graduating from high school or college this year? We would like to honor them for reaching this milestone! If you know of any graduates, please let Pastor Theresa know by email or call 814-883-9510. We need the grad’s name, mailing address, church they attend, school name […]
Anxious for Nothing Study coming April 16-May 14 Anxiety is at an all-time high, but there’s a prescription for dealing with it. Max Lucado invites readers into a study of Philippians 4:6-7 where the Apostle Paul admonishes the followers of Christ, “Do not be anxious about anything…” Join friends and neighbors for a video/discussion/journaling 5 […]
There are few things that I enjoy more than fearless faith in a young person. Sadie Robertson spent the toughest growing years a female experience in the spotlight, intensifying every experience a girl would go through. I recommend this YouVersion study to anyone who enjoys her brand of fearless faith and encourage you to share […]
John 8:47 [Jesus said,] “Whoever is from God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear them is that you are not from God.” (NRSV) Recently, we talked in church about the understanding the difference between reading what you see on social media and hearing what the writer says. Comprehending what the […]
[As discussed at the Pastor’s Meet and Greet January 8, 2018…] I highly encourage you to install the YouVersion Bible App on your smartphone, tablet, iPad or computer for free and easy access to several versions of the Bible. We need to be close to God’s Word at all times, but we aren’t always carrying […]
The Commission on a Way Forward was proposed by the Council of Bishops and approved by the 2016 General Conference to do a complete examination and possible revision of every paragraph of the Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality and explore options that help to maintain and strengthen the unity of the church. Helpful Resources: […]
As in previous years, the January and February Ad Board meetings will follow the monthly fellowship luncheon. The luncheons follow the 11am worship services on January 14 and February 11. If you have any questions, contact Ad Board Chair Teresa Leiby.
According to umc.org, a Chrismon tree is decorated entirely of ornaments made from Christian symbols (or Chrismons, a contraction for ‘Christ monograms’) were first developed by Frances Spencer and the women of the Ascension Lutheran Church in Danville, VA. Many churches display a Chrismon tree during the Advent and Christmas season decorated with handmade ornaments. […]
Safe Sanctuaries Training is required for all who work with children and at risk adults in the church. May be done online at http://susumc.org/index.php/about-us/safe-sanctuaries Takes about 20 minutes. Be sure to click on the certificate in the right corner, once you’ve completed the training and save the document. Please provide a print out of the […]