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Paxton United Methodist Church exists to 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 at 10:30am after worship!
  • Sunday school for children and youth available at 11:30 am.
 
 

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Opportunities to Give and to Serve:

 
* Please pray for the mission team spending the week of November 3-9 in New Bern, North Carolina, where they are repairing homes destroyed in a hurricane two years ago.
 
* November 17 is the Daystar Thanksgiving Dinner.  We need lots of help making food, setting up, serving, and cleaning up!
 
* November 24 is Harvest Home Sunday: We will have an offering of nonperishables for local food pantries.
 
* Sunday December 22, 6:30pm – Join Pastor Gary as he brings a service of Christmas scriptures and carols to the church’s next-door neighbors at the Brookdale Senior Community.
 
* And looking way ahead: Rise Against Hunger meal packing event, May 17, 2025!
 
Visit our online offering system here to make a one-time contribution or schedule a regular/reoccurring offering to Paxton UMC!
 

Beginning October 20: A new study during adult Sunday School

A new study led by Cindy Radich will take a hard look at our efforts at mission and ministry. Do we give because it makes us feel good, or because we want to do good for others? Are our ministries Christ-centered? How can we best share God’s love?
 

Join us!

 

Church Conference – November 10

The United Methodist Church requires every congregation to hold an annual church conference. This is run like a business meeting, with a church elder presiding. This year, several congregations of the Harrisburg District will gather on November 10 at 2pm at Charlton United Methodist Church, 5920 Jonestown Road. We will all celebrate in worship together, and then individual congregations will split out to conduct their annual business meetings. Everyone is invited to attend; members of the church have voice and vote.

Join the Wednesday Study Group

 

A Study Group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 10 am at the Peach Tree Restaurant, 251 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg. Pastor Gary is leading a series based on connecting the Old and New Testaments.

Come and join us for breakfast and discussion!

 
 

 Music Ministries

 
* Choir practice is on Wednesdays at 7pm
 
* The choir sings once or twice a month. We are blessed to have Tammy Fleischer serving as our choir director as well as our assistant organist.
 
* The Pastor would like a half-hour of special music before the Christmas Eve Service. Please consider sharing your musical talents! Contact Pastor Gary to sign up.
 
 
 

Paxton Boiler Replacement Project

To quote a hymn, “The church is not a building…. the church is the people.” Still, we appreciate having a building that opens the door to so many opportunities for ministry and service.

Unfortunately, after 50 years, the boiler – part of the heating system – must be replaced. This is a $35,000 unexpected and unbudgeted expense. We are grateful for all you give to Paxton now – your tithes, offerings, time, talents, and especially, your prayers. Thank you in advance if you can assist with additional funds for the boiler replacement.
 
As of October 13, $30,510 has been donated for this project. Thank you!
 
 
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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