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Paxton United Methodist Church exists to know, grow, and share God’s Love.

We welcome anyone in need of a local church home to come and join us in worship and service.

Join us for worship on Sundays at 9:15 am!

Worship is in-person and live streaming on both YouTube and Facebook, or watch any time at either site.
Sunday School for adults begins after the worship service. Grab a snack and a cup of coffer or tea, and join us!
Sunday school for children and youth is available at 11:45 am.

Lenten Worship Theme

This Lenten season, we invite you to join us in worship as we explore the dinner gatherings of Jesus and the powerful lessons He taught there. Our guide for the journey will be The Last Supper by Will Willimon, retired United Methodist bishop and gifted biblical teacher. Through his insights and the Gospel stories, we’ll gather around Christ’s table to listen, reflect, and be formed for faithful living.

Join us each Sunday at 9:15 AM throughout Lent, and during Holy Week, as we take our place at the table with Christ.

There is a seat waiting for you.

Adult Class – Sundays After Worship

Adam Hamilton guides us, step by step, through the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life in his popular, heartbreaking, and inspiring book.

No single event in human history has received more attention than the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. In this book, Hamilton will help you experience and understand the significance of Jesus’ suffering and death like never before. He retraces the day that changed human history in his usual straightforward yet easy, conversational style that speaks to both long-time Christians and those who are simply curious about the story of Christ’s crucifixion.

Grab a cup of coffee and a snack after worship and then join us for this look at the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life.

Holy Week

Palm Sunday March 29, 9:15am

In this powerful time of worship, we will journey with Jesus from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem… to his Table… and finally to the Cross.

Maundy Thursday April 2, 6pm

On this holy night, we will remember the Last Supper by sharing a simple meal together in the Fellowship Hall. Dinner will be Pastor Gary’s homemade chicken and rice casserole. As we gather at table, we will sing, read Scripture, pray, and remember Christ as we break bread and share the cup (individual cups will be provided).

Following the meal, we will move quietly to our “Garden” — the sanctuary — where we will spend time in prayer, remembering Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Good Friday April 3, 2pm

Friday is called “good” — not because of what happened, but because of what God was doing through it. And even in the shadows of the cross, we remember: Sunday is coming.

Join us for a solemn and meaningful time of prayer, reflection, Scripture, and music as we remember Christ’s sacrifice and hold fast to the hope that is on the way.

EASTER

Sunday, April 5

6am Sunrise Service in the Paxton Church Cemetery.

8am Breakfast

9:15 Worship Celebration!

Christ is Risen Indeed!

Opportunities to Give and to Serve:

* On the first Sunday of each month we have communion. On those Sundays, consider bringing non-perishable items to share with Manna Food Pantry. There is a bin for donations in the narthex.

* It is time to make coconut and peanut butter eggs! Easter egg making is a long-standing tradition of Paxton church. It is fun – a great way to interact with people. It also helps support the church financially. See Bill Toner to volunteer or to purchase eggs.

* Pastor Gary would like to have special music during the worship service. If you have vocal of instrumental skills, please share them with the church!

* Check out the details of the PUMC Transportation Ministry ~ for Rides to Worship ~ and the PUMC Medical Equipment Sharing Ministry. Whether you are in need of one of these services, or can provide assistance, you will find a blessing in participating!

* Consider a special contribution to Paxton’s Capital Campaign – help keep our building safe, snug, and beautiful.

* Do you have a talent or skill you want to use for God, but don’t know where to begin? Talk to Pastor Gary or any member of the Leadership Team today! We want to help you find a way to grow and share God’s Love.

Visit our online offering system here to make a one-time contribution or schedule a regular/reoccurring offering to Paxton UMC!

College Scholarships Available

Are you a member of Paxton with a child or grandchild working toward a college degree?

A scholarship fund is available! See details and download an application here

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I am no longer my own, but thine.

Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt.

Put me to doing, put me to suffering.

Let me be employed by thee or laid aside for thee, exalted for thee or brought low for thee.

Let me be full, let me be empty.

Let me have all things, let me have nothing.

I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal.

And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it. And the covenant which I have made on earth, let it be ratified in heaven. Amen.

– The Wesley Covenant Prayer

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