Can I justify making a scene in anger by saying Jesus did it, too? Jesus did not flip tables to make a scene; he did it to punctuate the truth that would make a difference. Anger doesn’t have to destroy, it can heal! Jesus didn’t flip tables in rage. He flipped them to shine light on corruption, defend the powerless, and restore God’s house as a place of prayer. This week we look at the difference between fury that tears down and holy fire that builds up.
🔥 Are we dodging truth with defensiveness… or embracing truth with humility?
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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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: ** Indicates last minute change
* Help Wanted – The Susquehanna Conference is looking to hire a part-time Administrative Assistant for the Mountain Valley District (formerly the State College District). This position supports the ministries of the District Superintendent (DS), the Ministry Assistant, and the pastors and churches of their district in order to fulfill the vision of the Susquehanna Conference. Further details may be found in the job description. Interested candidates should send their application and resume to apply@susumc.org.
* You are invited to the District Superintendent Installation for Rev. Dr. Michelle R. Bodle Saturday, September 20 at West Side UMC (317 Nichols Street, Clearfield, PA) at 4pm. For those joining in person, childcare will be available. Please RSVP to: wsumc317@gmail.com by Sept 8th and let us know if you are in need of childcare. The service will also be live streamed at https://www.facebook.com/WSUMCLive/
September 15 – Trinity UMC Trustees and Ad Board meeting at 7pm. All are welcome.
September 17 – Join the veggie Chopping Party for soup sale at 1:30pm at St. James, Coburn.
September 17 – 3rd Quarter meeting of the PV Charge Staff Parish Relations Committee 7pm at Trinity UMC, Woodward.
September 18 – St. James UMC’s Chicken Corn Soup Sale before the PV Homecoming Parade at the Grange Fairgrounds near the Grandstand. Starts as soon as we get set up and we have been selling out before the parade gets to the grandstand, so don’t wait! Get it early! Proceeds benefit Historic Paradise Church Cemetery Assn. Want to help? Contact Paula Smith.
September 28 – Fall Hayride & Picnic at Trinity UMC, Woodward. We load wagons for the hayride at 3pm. Potluck picnic at 5pm. Come for one or both events! [Rain date Oct. 5]
October 26 – Sprucetown UMC Homecoming Service featuring guest speaker and friend of the church Rev. Kraig Faust. All are welcome at the celebration and lunch following the service. This will be our first lunch of the season!
SAVE THE DATE
Church Conference, Sunday, Nov. 2, 6pm at Grace UMC, Centre Hall. Full members of the church are encouraged to attend to holy conferencing for our church. Arrive early to pick up your Conference Packet and review in preparation for the votes. Questions? Contact Pastor Theresa.
Scripture and pre-recorded message from the pastor’s office: