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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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Times for Fellowship and Food:

Tuesday, March 4, 6:00pm: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner

Sunday, April 20, 8am: Easter breakfast

Looking forward to being with you!

Lent and Easter Season Services

Tuesday, March 4 – Pancake Dinner, 6:00
Ash Wednesday Service, March 5 – 7:00 PM
Sundays During Lent – “The Psalms of Lent” Theme in Worship
April 13 – Palm Sunday Service
April 17 – Maunday Thursday – 7:00 PM Worship
April 18 – Good Friday Service – 7:00 PM
April 20 – EASTER Service – Breakfast at 8 AM, 9:15 Worship

It’s a SWEET time of year!

Paxton church has a long-standing tradition of making Easter eggs. It is fun, a great way to interact with people and help support the church financially. Come join us each Monday morning in January and February. See Bill Toner to volunteer or to purchase eggs. Find out more here.

Adult study during Lent:

During our adult class after worship on Sundays, we’re exploring “Finding Jesus in the Psalms: A Lenten Journey” by Barb Roose. This study will be led by Cindy Radich, with support from Pastor Gary. The book is available for a suggested donation of $20.00. Instead of giving up something for Lent, consider adding something: let the study of the Psalms become part of your daily scripture reading.

Hey High School Seniors and College Students:

Cora Martin Weeber Scholarship applications are now available in the church office and online here. Applications must be returned by May 1.

Opportunities to Give and to Serve:

* Two new ministries are starting up! 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!

* Peanut Butter Challenge: Superintendent Rev. Dr. Gary D. Weaver issued a challenge to the River Valley District to gather peanut butter (and other nut butters) for local food pantries during Lent. Last year, Paxton UMC gathered 200 jars of peanut butter that went to Manna and Hanna Food Pantries. Can we beat that number this year?

* On March 16th at 4 pm, dinner will be served for Daystar residents, family, & friends. Volunteers are needed to help in the kitchen and serve. Contact Bill Toner.

* March 30 is UMCOR Sunday, when we take a special offering to support the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).

* 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.

* Interested in giving a special financial gift to improve our church building? You can find some project ideas here.

* Saturday May 17, 10am-noon: Rise Against Hunger meal packing event. We need to raise over $4000 before the event, and build a large group of volunteers to pack meals.

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

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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