Important Spring Break Announcements

Because of the busy travel schedule during Spring Break, we are making a couple changes to our routine. First, we will not have any Sunday School on Sunday, March 9th, and we will have only one worship service that day, at 10:00 AM. Please note this time change. Additionally, the church office will be closed from Monday, March 10th, through Friday, March 14th, for Spring Break.

Lenten Mission Project: Easter Baskets for Park Forest Preschoolers

Let’s share our love of Jesus with the children who attend Park Forest Preschool by giving them an Easter Basket! The preschool has requested that the baskets be identical, so we are collecting a $10 donation to sponsor a child. Donate online or put your donation in the offering plate designated for “Preschool Easter Baskets.” Any questions? Contact Cindy Regel at cindy.h.regel@gmail.com or 814-880-6794.

Thank you from Pastor Greg

This past Sunday was my birthday, and I cannot remember ever feeling so loved on a birthday before! I received over 60 notes and cards with heartfelt messages of love and gratitude, and it all felt like an embrace from you. Thank you to all who came to the First Sunday of the Month Lunch, and for all the work folks did to make that possible. I am grateful beyond words to get to be one of your pastors in this season, and to continue to share the journey with you!

Thank you from Linda Heverly

Thank you all for the cards, gifts and well wishes on my retirement from the Church Office. Your love and kindness was much appreciated!

Messenger Newsletter

The March 2025 issue of The Messenger newsletter is available for download from St. Paul's website. Looking for a back issue of The Messenger? Check out the archives at stpaulsc.org/messenger.

RAM (Remote Area Medical) Free Healthcare Clinic in Bellefonte

The Penn State chapter of RAM is hosting a clinic at Bald Eagle High School to provide free medical, vision, and dental to community members on Saturday, March 29th, and Sunday, March 30th. We would like to support their work by collecting snacks for the volunteers on one of the days. They are expecting 150-200 volunteers and we would love to support their work with snacks. To sign up for snacks, click here to access the Sign-up Genius list. Donation deadline is Sunday, March 23rd.

Life After Loss

St. Paul's is offering an educational/support group for persons grieving the loss of a loved one on the following Sundays: 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/27, and 5/4 (no session on 4/20), from 12:00 to 2:30 PM in the Asbury Room/Library. Click here for complete information. To register, email Renae Schunk by Monday, March 17th.

St. Paul's Summer Musical Camp

St. Paul's invites all children entering grades 1-7 to Summer Musical Camp, Monday, Aug. 4th, through Friday, Aug. 8th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM with Friday night performance. This year's camp will present "It's Cool in the Furnace," a musical about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Click here for more information and registration, and spread the word about this fun opportunity for kids to grow in faith and creativity!

Confirmation Class 2025

If your 9th-12th grader is interested in joining our 2025 Confirmation Class, which will take place on three Saturdays: March 29th, May 3rd, and May 17th, with Confirmation occurring at our 10:30 AM worship service on June 1st, please email Pastor Greg as soon as possible. We are looking forward to an exciting confirmation journey!

100th Birthday

Emmie Bence will be 100 years old on Thursday, March 13th. Lets help her celebrate this wonderful milestone with a Birthday Card Shower. Please send cards and notes to: Emmie Bence, 500 E. Marylyn Ave. Apt L202, State College PA 16801.

Interested in Joining St. Paul's?

Interested in joining our church or finding out what it means to commit to being a member at St. Paul's UMC and Wesley Foundation? We will be welcoming new members on an upcoming Sunday in March, and would love to talk to you before then. If you are interested, please email Pastor Greg.