November 30, 2025 Worship – 1st Sunday of Advent


This Advent, hope isn’t distant. It comes close enough to hold, like a baby in a manger and close enough to invite others to come and see, like shepherds in the fields.

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

Watch the worship service recorded today at Trinity UMC, Woodward
Watch the worship service recorded today at St. James UMC, Coburn
Watch the worship service recorded today 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!

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

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

**December 9 – Sprucetown UMC Ad Board and Trustees Meeting at 7pm, all are invited.

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

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