Paoli United Methodist Church
We are a church involved in missions. We support the school nurse's program, Habitat for Humanity and the Jubilee Christmas program for Throop elementary school. On the fourth Sunday of each month we have a "Mission Moment" segment to keep the congregation informed on our current mission projects. Howard Detweiler is our current mission chairperson.
The Paoli United Methodist church is working to help others in need.
If you visit us, we keep the last two rows/pews at the back of the sanctuary open for visitors and we wear name tags to help visitors feel more comfortable as you are greeted.
Video Sermons
During this time of COVID-19, we can still get the Word out while keeping people safe and healthy.
Easter at the Paoli United Methodist Church
Healthy Connections and Contacts
Your total health is a network of connections and contacts. It is all about your mental, physical and spiritual parts working together to maintain balance. Your health is a continuous process, the interplay of different forces and conditions. No problem can be seen in isolation. Our task at the Paoli church is to help you get back into a healthy balance when faced with a major life decision or various types of internal or external crisis situations.
Major life choices:
- Thinking about getting married? Premarital education
- As your marriage relationship changes, are you able to change too? Short term marriage crisis counseling
- What heritage do want to leave behind for others to remember? Dying well
Visitors are always welcome at the Paoli United Methodist Church. The church has a place for you to renew and grow in your faith. Here you will be welcome to dedicate your time, talent and treasure to the Lord. Come join us!
Our weekly Sunday morning services are:
| Early Worship | 8:15 AM |
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Sunday school and Bible study |
9:00 AM |
| Second Worship | 10:15 AM |
Anniversary Social
Concerns
Nursery services are available during both the Bible study classes and the worship service.
Upcoming Services and Events
1st Sunday of each month: Communion
2nd Sunday: Christian Education
3rd Sunday: Food Pantry
4th Sunday: Missions
5th Sunday: Stewardship
February 16
Sermon: The Gift of Unity
Matthew 5:21-37
February 23
Sermon: I am pleased. Listen to him.
Matthew 17:1-9
Lent
February 26 — Ash Wednesday — Lent Begins
Sermon: Turn Around
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
March 1 — First Sunday in Lent — Communion
Sermon: Temptation
Matthew 4:1-11
Lenten Bible study at 6 PM
March 8 — Second Sunday in Lent
Sermon: Born Anew
John 3:1-7
Lenten Bible study at 6 PM
March 15 — Third Sunday in Lent
Sermon: Is This The Christ?
John 5:5-42
Lenten Bible study at 6 PM
March 22 — Fourth Sunday in Lent — UMCOR Sunday
Sermon: Demonstration
John 9:1-41
Lenten Bible study at 6 PM
March 29 — Fifth Sunday in Lent
Sermon: Glorification
John 11:1-45
Lenten Bible study at 6 PM
Palm Sunday
April 5 — Palm Sunday — Communion
Lenten Bible study at 6 PM
Easter
April 12 — Easter — Cantata
April 19
Sermon: The Value of Faith
Acts 2:14, 22-32
I Peter 1:3-9
April 26
Sermon: Forgiveness
Acts 2:14, 36-41
I Peter 1:17-23
May
May 3 — Communion
Sermon: Teaching, Fellowship, Bread, and Prayers
Acts 42-47
I Peter 2:2-10
May 10 — Mother's Day
Sermon: Stephen
Acts 7:55-60
I Peter 2:2-10
May 17
Sermon: A Religious People
Acts 17:22-31
I Peter 3:13-22
May 24 — Ascension Sunday
Sermon: The Ascension
Acts 1:6-14
I Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11
May 31 — Pentecost
Sermon: A Message to all the People
Acts 2:1-21
June
June 7 — Communion
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
June 14
Sermon: God's Love
Genesis 18:1-15
Romans 5:1-8
June 21 — Father's Day
Sermon: The Rule of Grace
Genesis 21:8-21
Romans 6:1-21
June 28
Sermon: Moral Obedience
Genesis 22:1-14
Romans 6:12-23
July
July 5
Sermon: Making Up My Mind
Romans 7:15-25
July 12
Sermon: Walk with the Spirit
Genesis 25:19-34
Romans 8:1-11
July 19
Sermon: What Do I Owe?
Genesis 28:10-19
Romans 8:12-25
July 26
Sermon: Spiritual Help
Genesis 29:15-28
Romans 8:26-39
August
August 2
Sermon: The conscience is my witness
Romans 9:1-5
August 9
Sermon: Confession of Faith
Romans 10:5-15
August 16
Sermon: Irrevocable Trust
Romans 11:1-2, 29-32
August 23
Sermon: Spiritual Worship
Romans 12:1-8
August 30
Sermon: Love is Genuine
Romans 12:9-21
September
September 6
Sermon: Owe Nothing
Romans 13:8-14
September 13
Sermon: We are the Lord's
Romans 14:1-12
September 20
Sermon: Let Your Life be Worthy of the Lord
Philippians 1:21-30
September 27
Sermon: Unity of Mind & Spirit
Philippians 2:1-13
October
October 4
The Call of God in Christ
Philippians 3:4-14
October 11
Sermon: Prayer, Supplication & Thanksgiving
Philippians 4:1-9
October 18
Sermon: Full Convictions
I Thessalonians 1:1-10
October 25
Sermon: Show Your Courage to God
I Thessalonians 2:1-8
November
November 1
Sermon: The Kingdom & the Glory
Joshua 3:7-17
1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
November 8
Sermon: Have Hope!
Joshua 24:1-3, 14-25
I Thessalonians 4:13-18
November 15
Sermon: Build Up Each Other
I Thessalonians 5:1-11
November 22
Sermon: I Will Seek Out My Sheep
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
November 29
Isaiah 64:1-9
Mark 13:24-37
Devotional thought
Dealing with Grief
When Job's friends came to see him after his children had died they sat with him for seven days and nights without saying a word because they saw how grief stricken Job was. Sensitivity in the presence of grief should make us more silent, more ready to listen. See Job 2:11-13.
Jesus wept at the tomb of a friend, in the presence of the person's sisters. Tears it seems are a valid and helpful expression of feelings. See John 11:35. Our response to Grief should be simple and matched to the needs as we see it. Time heals grief; love prevents scar tissue from forming.