The prodigal didn’t just leave home.
The older brother stayed and still grew distant.
Jesus’ peace restores relationship, not appearances.

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

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

February 5 & 19 – Ladies’ Coffee & Conversation hosted by St. James UMC in Coburn. All ladies in the valley are welcome. You do not have to belong to any church to attend. It’s all for fun and friendship.

February 8 – Sprucetown UMC after worship Potluck Lunch Sunday! Bring a covered dish to church to share after worship. Stay for lunch whether you brought something or not! All are welcome. Attn: Ad Board and Trustees, you will meet following lunch.

February 16 – March 23 – Monday Night Zoom Lent Book Study on Matt Rawle’s The Grace of Les Miserables. Click to learn more and register.

February 18 – Ash Wednesday

March 21 – Join your extended church family for the Celebration of Laity service hosted at Mt. Nittany UMC at 10am. We lift up our incredibly gifted lay people who are the backbone of the UMC at this special service. All are invited! Mount Nittany UMC is located at 1500 E Branch Rd, State College

March 29 – Palm Sunday

April 2 – Maundy Thursday – Worship at 7pm hosted by St. James UMC as part of the East Penns Valley Ministerium Lent series

April 5 – Easter Sunday
7am Sunrise Service at Trinity UMC
8:30am Easter Sunday Service at St. James UMC
9am Light Breakfast followed by 10am Easter Sunday Service at Sprucetown UMC

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