St. John's Reformed Church, Route 536, Punxsutawney, PA 15767

09/03/2026

The September preaching schedule:
Sept 6 - Rev Paul House worth
Sept 13 - Jon Stockdale
Sept 20 - Rev Paul Houseworth
Sept 27 - Jon Stockdale

Prayer of Thanksgiving from Sunday:
Father, I can do all things when I walk with you I pray to be open to the work ahead. Keep me strong in serving you. Amen

08/28/2026

Matt 14:20. This verse is part of the events detailing Jesus feeding the 5,000. In it Jesus provides for the physical needs of many, following his ministering to their spiritual needs. We all have experienced physical hunger at one point or another. But what about our souls?
Are you spiritually hungry? Do you long to know the Lord, or to know him better?
Your spiritual hunger can be filled only by God. His love for you shown in His salvation plan through Jesus His Son (in short, the gospel) is the ultimate food for your soul.
What can you do to know Him?
For one thing - get in his Word!
Find a Bible you will read and understand. (Look up 2 Timothy 3:16) There are a number of good translations. Make it a priority. Just do it!

What is your favorite Bible translation and why?

08/04/2026

The St John's family offers our condolences to the family and friends of Samuel Crossley III, who passed away Sunday. We also express our deep gratitude for his selfless service to our congregation and to the greater local community.
Sam's kindness and his exemplary devotion to our Lord and our Savior will always stand in the memory of those who knew him.

Samuel M. Crossley, III, 81 Samuel M. Crossley, III, 81, of Sprankle Mills, left this world to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born on December 15, 1944, in Marysville, PA, son of the late Dorothy Pierce and Samuel

07/26/2026

There is a Grange reunion for local community members on Thursday July 30th. All are welcome.
See below for details!

07/24/2026

Matthew 6: 26-30
26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[a]?
28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith?
Photo credit: Christina Snyder

07/08/2026

Our message on July 5th was "Thirsty? Go to God's Well" by Mr. Jon Stockdale.

The prayer of Thanksgiving "Dear God, we praise you for all your creation and for calling us to be your children. Thank you for Jesus, our Savior. Amen."

Please join us next Sunday, July 12th to hear Mr John Milliron.

06/29/2026

Yesterday's message was titled "Keep yourselves in the love of God" and our speaker was Jon Stockdale. Scripture was from Jude, chapter 1.

CALL TO WORSHIP: "I will praise you, O Lord; I will sing of your love higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.". Psalm 108:3-4

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING: Dear God, thank you for Jesus and the hope that we have of being in heaven with you. Fill us with love for all your people. Amen

06/22/2026

Yesterday's worship message was "What Jesus preached about God."

The Revelations study is nearly complete. Consider joining us during the 10:30 Sunday School hour for future studies. Currently a chronological study of Jesus life through the gospels is under consideration.

"Dear Father, thank you for the love showered on us with your Son, Jesus Christ. Open our hearts to love each other and to serve you. Amen" prayer of Thanksgiving from 6/21/26 service.

06/19/2026

JUNE 19, 2026 Bible reading Matthew 10:24-39
Todays verse Matthew 10:32, "Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven."
Always remember that God's promises hold true and he never forgers them. V.32 is a promise to memorize and never forget. If we stay true in our faith to Jesus, he will stay true to us and bring us joyfully to our heavenly Father and eternal home. Rejoice now and always in your faith.
Thank you Jesus for the joy we share because of your sacrifice for us and the joy we will share one day in heaven. Amen.
(Sam Crossley)

06/15/2026

These beautiful red maples were donated many years ago by the late JJ Smith in memory of his wife Zelda (Minn) Smith, both members of our congregation.
They sure have grown over time.
Feel free to share any nice or fun memories of Jack and/or Minn.