July 12, 2026 – Patience for Greater Understanding


What if one of the most radical things you could do this week is simply… stop, and listen?
Jesus stopped for Bartimaeus when everyone else wanted him silenced. What might happen if we did the same? Join us this Sunday as we explore “Kindness That’s Willing to Pause.”

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

8:30am Worship at Trinity UMC, Woodward, 109 Trinity Dr., Woodward is recorded on site, shared later
9:45am Worship at St. James UMC, Coburn, 501 Main St., Coburn. Zoom in by clicking here.
11am Worship at Sprucetown UMC, 177 Upper Georges Valley Rd., Spring Mills. Zoom in by clicking here.

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS: ** Indicates change to the regular schedule

– We are a collection partner for Angel Packs items for victims of human trafficking. The list of items needed is available near the collection bin. Thank you for supporting FierceLove4Good!

– July 5 – The Weaponizing the Fruit series continues featuring Kindness That Doesn’t Surrender the Truth. Invite a friend or visitors to join us!

– July 16 – Ladies Coffee & Conversation, St. James in Coburn at 9:30am. All ladies, welcome!

– July 19 is our Unified Worship and Potluck Picnic. All three charge churches, friends and families will gather at the host church, Trinity Woodward UMC, for a resurrection and renewal worship service with butterfly release at 10:30am followed by a potluck picnic. Bring a lawn chair for worship. Plenty of picnic tables and outlets for crockpots are available. Table service and beverages will be provided by the host church. Come and get to know your brothers and sisters in Christ in the valley. [All other services are cancelled for this day.] Butterfly sponsorship forms are on the bottom of the weekly bulletins and available at the churches. Are you feeling called to be baptized? This is a wonderful opportunity to commit yourself to Christ with your extended church family in attendance. Contact Pastor Theresa to learn more.

– NEW – Trinity UMC’s Administrative Board and Trustees meeting will be held after the church picnic potluck July 19th. All are welcome.

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