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Sunday Worship For Sunday, July 20, 2025— Sixth Sunday after Pentecost |
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11:15 a.m.— | |
Meeting at: | Weis Library United Methodist Church 6020 Heidler Road Fairview, PA 16415 |
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Worship Theme: | “Psalm 1 invites readers to seek and discern the path of life. Psalm 2 reveals that the path runs right through the Son-King who is worthy of adoration and praise.” |
Sermon Title: | “Gateway to the Psalms” |
—Rev. Donald D. Optiz, PhD |
Sermon Text: | Psalm 1 and Psalm 2 |
Other Scripture Readings— |
Gospel Reading: | John 10:7-11 |
Psalter Reading: | Psalm 2 |
read them from the English Standard Version)
We welcome as our guest preacher and celebrant of Holy Communion this Sunday, Rev. Donald D. Opitz, PhD, who currently serves as Chaplain and Senior Director of Christian Formation at Grove City College.
Rev. Optiz was born and raised in Grove City, attended Westminster College, received a M.Div. from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, and received a Ph.D. in Religion and Culture from Boston University. He has previously served in campus ministry for the Coalition for Christian Outreach, taught in several fields at Geneva College, served as an Interim Pastor and pulpit supply at numerous churches, and also served as the Chaplain at Messiah University.
He notes that is wife, Christine, is his best friend and that his step-daughters, Lauren and Katie, are their pride and joy. Speaking about Erie, Rev. Optiz states: “In my youth Erie was Presque Isle, and in my latter years it has become Steelhead Heaven. I am looking forward to coming to know new friends at Redeemer to broaden my perspective.”
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We welcome anyone who wishes to join us for worship.
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We welcome children of all ages in our Worship Service. At the Information Center in the rear of the Sanctuary, we offer children a “Book Bucket” with books and activities for their use. Parents, please do not be concerned if your child cries. We believe that the cries of children signal that the church is alive, well, and destined to continue for generations to come.
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Weis Library United Methodist Church is located at the intersection of Millfair Road and Heidler Road, not far from the intersection of either Heidler Road and Sterrettania Road or Millfair Road and Sterrettania Road.
Please click on the aerial photo below to obtain specific directions
from your location to the Weis Library United Methodist Church.
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