This Sunday we meet a King unlike any other, one who doesn’t sit on a throne and demand audiences, but walks dusty roads, gathers children close, listens to seekers, and opens wide the way to God.

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

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

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

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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

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!

November 23 – Deck the Halls at Sprucetown Church after worship. Plan to stay for a little while to ready the sanctuary and entrance for the season of Advent! Many hands make light the work.

November 23 – Brush Valley & Penns Valley Thanksgiving Community Worship Service 3:30pm at Grace United Methodist Church, 127 S Pennsylvania Ave, Centre Hall. Join us as we come together as one community to worship and give thanks to God this season of Thanksgiving. Offering to benefit the H.O.P.E. Fund of Penns Valley.

November 29 – Deck the Halls at St. James UMC in Coburn starting at 9am. Many hands make light the work! See you there!

December 1 – Our Advent Study begins December 1, 2025. To learn more about The Redemption of Scrooge, click here!

December 2 – Sprucetown UMC Ad Board and Trustees Meeting at 7pm, all are invited.

December 4 – Ladies Coffee & Conversation at St. James UMC at 9:30am. All ladies are welcome!

December 14 – Sprucetown Church’s Christmas Lunch follows worship. Mark your calendar!

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