Obedience isn’t always hard because it’s unclear. Sometimes it’s hard because it costs us approval.
This Sunday we ask: Who defines faithfulness—God or us?
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Due to dangerously cold weather predicted for Sunday, we have cancelled in person worship today. You may join Pastor Theresa via Zoom live stream at 10:30am at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84666634530?pwd=EOPUas3QSEHidoQanGISlryhh4DBpP.1
Download the bulletin at https://pennsvalleyparish.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HOME-CHURCH-February-8-2026.pdf
You may watch the pastor’s pre-recorded scripture and message now at https://youtu.be/xY-BvI3bvJQ
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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 15 – 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 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.
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: