Grace UMC
Worship at 10am
Sunday School resumes in Sept.
Rev. Sandra Kraft
127 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Centre Hall PA
Worship at 10am
Sunday School resumes in Sept.
Rev. Sandra Kraft
127 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Centre Hall PA

Open to anyone curious about our Methodist tradition, structure and more.
September 18 & 19, 2026 hosted at Sprucetown UMC. Register today!
Do you like Chris Tomlin, Casting Crowns, Brooke Ligertwood, Michael W. Smith, Brandon Lake, Elevation Worship? Do you listen to The Message on SiriusXM? Do you like Contemporary Christian Music but unable to hear enough of it?
Come join us here at Grace United Methodist Church in Centre Hall on the 3rd Sunday (usually) of every month. Our service has the same components as our Traditional Service, with only the
music changing.
Our band Glorified has been providing the music for 20 years. You’ll find the service to be uplifting, and you might walk away humming a song or two.
Occasionally we do change what Sunday is contemporary, so please call the office a couple weeks in advance to confirm. “Perhaps creation longs to have the words to sing, but this joy is
mine. With a thousand hallelujahs, we magnify your name.” as written by Scott and Brooke Ligertwood and Phil Wickham for the song “A Thousand Hallelujahs.” Preview Glorified via the video below...

Grace is looking for volunteers to assist with the Young Children’s Sunday School sessions that are held during the regular church service. Please contact Mindy Gensimore if you would like to assist or have questions, she will be glad to help you. Thank you!
09/10/26—Group Event—Juniata County Fair/Port Royal Speedway. Meet at the church parking lot at 2:45 PM to car-
pool, or if driving on your own meet at the fairgrounds. The
fair is free admission; Race tickets available at the track—
ticket cost: $30.00 adults, $15.00 ages 13 to 17, ages 12 and
under free. Races start at 7:00 PM. Remember to bring a lawn
chair and/or a blanket for seating in the infield.
09/10/26—United Women in Faith picnic/dinner, 5:00 P.M.
Jodon Home. sign up sheet in the hallway.
09/13/26—Donut Sunday, 8:30—9:45 AM, Ash Hall
09/14/26—Finance Committee Meeting, Library, 6:30 PM
09/16/26—Group Event—Sight and Sound Theater,
“Joshua”, 3:00 P.M. Ticket price is $75.25 for those who
have already signed up. Payment due now—Please either
drop your payment off to the church office or place it into the
offering plate. Make check out to GUMC.
09/25/26—Group Event—Goose Day Drone Light Show,
Lewistown, 9:30 P.M. Dinner at the Bel-Vue Inn at 5:30.
Meet at the church parking lot at 5:00 P.M. to car pool, or
drive on your own. After dinner attend the Goose Day activities in Lewistown, drone show begins at 9:30 at Rec Park.
10/03/26—Group Event—Hike Scripture Rocks Park
(Brookville) / Kinzua Bridge. This hiking trail consists of 1.5-
miles of gravel-covered pathways, winding through more than 60 boulders carved with the philosophy and tribulations of Douglas Stahlman in the early 1900s. Afterwards, see the Kinzua Bridge. Lunch at the BP Inn, Brookport, More details to follow ...
10/11/26—Donut Sunday, 8:30 to 9:45 AM, Ash Hall
11/08/26—Veteran’s Day Brunch, following the church service.
See your weekly bulletin for more!
OUT OF THE COLD
Centre County provides emergency shelter nightly 9p.m.-7a.m.
from mid-October to early May. Hosted by 16 congregations and seven partner agencies the shelter rotates sites approximately every 2 weeks.
Guests must call 814-852-8864 to register for the evening. First time guests will complete an intake interview upon
arrival. No weapons, alcohol or illegal drugs are permitted on site. Once admitted to the program, guests can register at the shelter to stay additional nights.
Each evening a hot meal is served and breakfast is available before departure in the morning. If a guest is working, or otherwise unable to attend the day shelter, a packed lunch may be provided.
REMINDER—For the month of August the Food Panty Crew
will meet on the second Tuesday (8/11) instead of the regular
third Tuesday of the month.
Bring the following and drop into our Pantry Donations Box:
September — shampoo
October—toilet paper
Food bank regularly distributes the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

We have revamped our “Category of the Month” Campaign to be more specific. We are asking for these specific donations OR monetary donations so that we can purchase items in bulk at a lower cost. Please make sure your checks/envelopes specify “OCC Donation” before placing in the offering plate or mailing to the church. We will continue to accept other items but are specifically highlighting these needs.
NOTE: All donations accepted regardless of the monthly category. Donation Box is located inside the back entrance door (bottom of steps). Reminder – NO used items, liquids or soap, food/seeds, weapons or scary/war related items.
SEPTEMBER REQUESTS:
300 small puzzles, games, playing cards, 300 foam gliders or harmonicas
OCTOBER REQUESTS:
300 yo-yos, Slinkies or gadgets, 100 Matchbox / Hot Wheels cars, 200 girls hair accessories and/or jewelry
ALWAYS:
• Empty Shoeboxes (It costs of $157 to order 200 preprinted OCC shoeboxes!)
• Old T-shirts – to be transformed into jump ropes! (stained, faded, small holes – all okay!)
More information available at Operation Christmas Child Website
Christmas Child Questions? Please contact Coordinator Kelly Wian (call/text 814-360-0257), or the church office. Thank you!
Questions, please contact Kelly Wian or Sherri Gilliland. Thank you for supporting the mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World!!

We live stream worship every Sunday morning via Facebook Live. Watch the next service live OR watch the most recent wherever you are!

Our tithes and offerings from the abundance of God are what we bring back to be blessed and be used to spread the Good News in new, exciting ways!

Children are the greatest hope we have for the future, and we love to pour into them and watch them grow into amazing adults! What a blessing!
Grace UMC, Centre Hall