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!
New Adult Class begins September 13
Sundays After Worship
Embracing an Adverbial Faith:
How do we Love? Love Boldly!
How do we serve? Serve Joyfully!
How do we lead? Lead Courageously!
In this six-week study, we will continue to explore the new vision statement of the United Methodist Church. We will go deeper into what it means to love, serve, and lead not as obligations, but as expressions of a life formed by the Holy Spirit.
Church Picnic! – October 4
Where: Veterans Park, 1955 Elmerton Avenue
When: October 4th starting with Worship at 10:00 AM, followed by lunch and fellowship time.
Who: All are welcome!
The church will provide: Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Drinks and Place Settings.
If you are able, we are asking you to provide:
- a Side Dish (if your Last Names starts with A thru L) &
- a Dessert (if your Last Name starts with M thru Z).
- a Game! We will have a Corn Hole game. Other games, including board games, are welcome.
Ready for Soup Season?
Chicken Corn Soup Sale!
Saturday, Oct. 17th 9:00 AM to Noon
Paxton UMC is having a Chicken Corn Soup Sale, with soup available for pick-up on October 17th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The soup is made from corn that was bought locally, cut off the cob and frozen for our soup. Soup will be available either fresh or frozen, and in two sizes:
- Large (approx. quart) for $12.00 and
- Small (approx. pint) for $6.50.
To reserve soup, you can preorder by filling out the form found at the link below; order forms are also available at the church. Just give us your name, phone number, and how many of each size, fresh or frozen, you want. Cash or check due when you pick up your soup on Oct. 17.
Mental Health Week : October 11-17
Paxton UMC asks that you set aside time in the week of October 11-17 to meditate on mental illness and our response to those who are suffering. The United Methodist Church has resources to guide your study here (or search: UMC Resources for Mental Health Ministries).
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.
* Sew for Peace meets Thursdays from 9-noon. Whether you are a talented seamstress or just good with scissors, find out how you can help!
* On October 18, we serve a meal for Daystar residents and their families. Contact Bill Toner if you can help!
* 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!
November 1st
2:00 PM
Cluster Church Conferences being held at Paxton UMC
Looking ahead to the holidays:
Bring Your Turkey to Church on November 15!
Do you receive points at your grocery store and have the opportunity to get a “free” Thanksgiving turkey, but don’t plan to use it? Bring that turkey to church on November 15! We will get it to HANNA’s Pantry, to give to a Susquehanna Township family on November 21st, just in time for it to be the centerpiece of a scrumptious holiday meal!
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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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