Nicaragua Scholarship and Backpack Program

Yes, one person can make a difference! As American children return to school, let’s not forget the children of Nicaragua who cannot take education for granted. Check out this video to see the ways we have impacted the lives of so many Nicaraguan students over the past 20 years! Please help to continue to change Nicaraguan children’s lives through education. Mail or drop off your check, made out to St. Paul’s with 24205 in the memo line, to the church office and make a difference in the life of a child!

Penn State Homecoming Parade and Pizza Party

Join us for a pizza party on Friday, Sept. 27th, at 5:00 PM in the Social Room, prior to the homecoming parade! All are welcome! Please fill out this form so we can get enough pizza. The parade starts at 6:00 PM, so after sharing pizza we will move to College Avenue to watch the parade and gather candy. We'd love to have you join us! (if you would like to bring a side to share, great! if not, still come!)

Taking care of God’s Earth

The public is invited to a talk about the Earth’s changing climate and how our actions now will determine the severity of the threat to future generations. Come listen to Dr. Raymond Najjar, Professor of Oceanography in the Dept. of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at Penn State. His talk will be held next Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 7:00 PM at Foxdale Village (500 Marylyn Ave., State College). Information brought to you by St. Paul’s Mission & Justice Committee.

Want to get more involved in helping others?

The Mission & Justice Committee at St. Paul's would be pleased to welcome you. The Committee is looking for new members to help our church reach out to others in our community. To find out more about the M&J Committee, be sure to read their article in the September Messenger. Contact Joan Zimmer at frauzimm@yahoo.com or 814-364-2647.

Seekers & Servants Adult Sunday School class starts this Sunday, Sept. 22nd

Join us as we begin the school year studying selected miracles of Jesus, using Amy-Jill Levine's book "Signs and Wonders: A Beginner's Guide to the Miracles of Jesus." It might seem obvious why Jesus performed miracles, but were they really a necessary part of his earthly ministry? What do various miracles tell us about Jesus? What impact, if any, are the miracle stories to have on the lives of today's readers? These are a few of the questions we'll tackle in lively discussions this fall. All adults are warmly invited to join the us each Sunday at 9:00 AM in the Wesley Lounge or via Zoom (link will be included in the weekly Saturday email beginning Sept. 21st). Zoomers already attend, and there is an unlimited supply of electrons to accommodate many more! Questions? Contact Phil Mohr at pnlmohr@comcast.net.

State College District conferencing

All clergy and laity who are members of the UMC are invited to attend worship, celebrate, and vote on our new district name (formerly State College District), which now includes the counties of Centre (Philipsburg/Osceola, State College, Bellefonte), Clearfield, Clinton, Juniata, Lewistown and Mifflin. Hands to the Plow: Resetting Ourselves to God’s Mission will be held this Sunday, Sept. 22nd, at 3:00 PM at Mt. Nittany UMC. Participants will also vote on electing/re-electing people to various district committees (District Committee On Ministry, District Church Building & Location, District Committee Superintendency, District Committee Nominations, District Lay Leader, District Lay Servant Team, United Women Of Faith). You may register here.