December 21, 2025 Worship – 4th Sunday of Advent


This season is full of activity—but the heart of Christmas is still love.
Come reflect, worship, and receive the love that has come to us in Christ.

Order of Worship | Sermon notes printable for kids | Sermon Notes printable

Watch the service recorded at Trinity UMC, Woodward
Watch the service recorded at St. James UMC, Coburn
Watch the service recorded at Sprucetown UMC, Potters Mills/Spring Mills

Watch the pastor’s pre-recorded message at the bottom of the page.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: ** Indicates change to the regular schedule

Laity are encouraged to consider taking Lay Servant Ministries trainings that serve their interests. Learn more at the following link: District Website Lay Servant Ministries Page

CHRISTMAS EVE, DEC. 24th – Christmas Eve Services; 3pm at Sprucetown UMC and 6pm at St. James UMC. Enjoy the Christmas story in Word and Song with Holy Communion and candlelit singing of Silent Night. A traditional family favorite service. All are welcome. Services will be recorded and links made available. [Offerings at St. James benefit the United Methodist Children’s Home. Offerings at Sprucetown benefit the ongoing outreach ministries.]

December 22 – Our Advent Study continues. You may sign up at any time. To learn more about The Redemption of Scrooge, click here!

December 26-January 3 – Pastor Theresa is on vacation. For urgent pastoral care, contact Pastor Jim Jacobs at 814-571-5046.

December 28 – There is no service or Sunday School at Trinity Woodward UMC

December 28 – Rev. Dr. Michael Stine leads worship at St. James Coburn UMC and Sprucetown UMC.

December 31, January 15 (Dec. 31 is our “1st Thursday of January”) – Ladies Coffee & Conversation at St. James UMC at 9:30am. All ladies are welcome!

Scripture and pre-recorded message from the pastor’s office: