Welcome to Grace United Methodist Church, Oil City, PA
Christ is risen! Christ is Risen, indeed!
What has God our Father done for us through the cross and the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Romans 4:25 says, "He (Christ) was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification." Through the cross we receive forgiveness of our sins and the new birth. We can be transformed into the likeness of Christ. And we have everlasting life.
We also receive reconciliation with God. We, who were once a long way from God, are now brought close through the cross of Christ (Eph 2:13). It is God's desire that we be close to him, connected and in fellowship with him. Our sin, and our ignorance of God drove a wedge of separation between God and each of us. But when Christ died and rose, reconciliation became possible. This is something God has done if you put your faith in Jesus Christ. Do you feel unworthy? Don't let feelings of unworthiness keep you from enjoying that reconciliation.
Remember, reconciliation doesn't depend on our worthiness. It depends on and is granted to us in, Jesus Christ. So you can put those doubts about your reconciliation with God out of your mind, and be confident that God has draw you close. It is from this assurance of reconciliation that our obedience and our intimacy with God can grow.
~Pastor Byron
Upcoming Events
Current events are located on our HOME page.
The National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 6 is the National Day of Prayer. From this link or from our Facebook page you can download The National Day of Prayer Committee’s Prayer Guide. It was built from this year’s theme, 2 Corinthians 3:17, which reads “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” The guide includes material to help you pray for the family, the church, workplace, education, the military, government and art, media & entertainment. Download the guide to a mobile device and you can have it with you all day. Or download, print and put it in your pocket. Then join the prayer effort by praying when you wake up, at lunch and dinner, and when you go to bed. Include your children, so they learn to pray together for our country. You may want to forewarn your kids, so they are prepared on May 6th. (Of course, make it age appropriate.) John Wesley said, “God does nothing except but by prayer, and everything with it.” Let’s pray and see what God will do.
Community National Day of Prayer Service
This service will be held at 7pm on Thursday, May 6 at Victory Heights Church, located at 5978 US 322, Franklin, PA. This event will be led by various members of the Cranberry Area Ministerial Fellowship and is open for all in our community to join together to pray. The wearing of facemasks is at the discretion of the individual, but will not be required to attend this event.
Spaghetti Dinner
The Spaghetti Dinner Drive Thru was a great success. More than $1000.00 was generated to help underwrite the Missions budget. Funds will support projects from benevolent care at Wesbury Community in Meadville to Hope for Hispaniola, serving Haitians and Dominicans in the the Dominican Republic. Thank you for your generous support both of the spaghetti dinner and through giving to the Mission budget.
What should you expect during your visit to Grace Church?
You should expect casual dress, friendly people, and families worshiping together in our sanctuary. A Children's Message will be delivered and an activity book distributed, to help parents of small children stay engaged. We observe COVID-mitigation to keep you safe: wear a mask, use hand-sanitizer upon entering, have your temperature taken, and observe social distancing.
Where is Grace Church?
You can click here to see a map of our location at 100 Central Avenue and our parking options.
Things We Don't Talk About In Church - Sunday April 25, 2021, 2:00-4:30pm
This is a Zoom webinar designed to address issues in our culture and community and their impact on the local congregation. The issues covered will be Racism (led by Debra Mason), Sexism (Alice Weaver-Dunn and Keith Dunn), and Toxic Personalities/Church Bullying (Wade Berkey). The seminar is sponsored by the Franklin District Anti-Racism Committee. This could be an opportunity to consider inequality and how you and our congregation might address it in a positive way. There is no cost. - -However, if you plan to attend please provide the courtesy of a response to the church office at 814-677-3013 (leave a message - office coverage is irregular at this time) or secretary@graceoilcity.org.
Easter Season Worship Service Recordings
Would you like to watch one of our Easter Season Services? Click on the service below to watch.
March 28, 2021 - Palm Sunday
March 28, 2021 - Venago County Ministerium Service
April 2, 2021 - Oil City Laymen's Good Friday Service
April 4, 2021 - Easter Sunday
Venango County Ministerium
The Ministerium's Palm Sunday Service is available on the Grace Church YouTube channel. Click here to watch the service.
Oil City Laymen's Good Friday Service 2021.
Did you know that the Oil City Laymen's Club Good Friday Service was recorded at Grace Church on Friday, April 2, 2021? Click here to see the recorded service.
View our full website.
You can click here to view our full website.
What has God our Father done for us through the cross and the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Romans 4:25 says, "He (Christ) was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification." Through the cross we receive forgiveness of our sins and the new birth. We can be transformed into the likeness of Christ. And we have everlasting life.
We also receive reconciliation with God. We, who were once a long way from God, are now brought close through the cross of Christ (Eph 2:13). It is God's desire that we be close to him, connected and in fellowship with him. Our sin, and our ignorance of God drove a wedge of separation between God and each of us. But when Christ died and rose, reconciliation became possible. This is something God has done if you put your faith in Jesus Christ. Do you feel unworthy? Don't let feelings of unworthiness keep you from enjoying that reconciliation.
Remember, reconciliation doesn't depend on our worthiness. It depends on and is granted to us in, Jesus Christ. So you can put those doubts about your reconciliation with God out of your mind, and be confident that God has draw you close. It is from this assurance of reconciliation that our obedience and our intimacy with God can grow.
~Pastor Byron
Upcoming Events
Current events are located on our HOME page.
The National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 6 is the National Day of Prayer. From this link or from our Facebook page you can download The National Day of Prayer Committee’s Prayer Guide. It was built from this year’s theme, 2 Corinthians 3:17, which reads “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” The guide includes material to help you pray for the family, the church, workplace, education, the military, government and art, media & entertainment. Download the guide to a mobile device and you can have it with you all day. Or download, print and put it in your pocket. Then join the prayer effort by praying when you wake up, at lunch and dinner, and when you go to bed. Include your children, so they learn to pray together for our country. You may want to forewarn your kids, so they are prepared on May 6th. (Of course, make it age appropriate.) John Wesley said, “God does nothing except but by prayer, and everything with it.” Let’s pray and see what God will do.
Community National Day of Prayer Service
This service will be held at 7pm on Thursday, May 6 at Victory Heights Church, located at 5978 US 322, Franklin, PA. This event will be led by various members of the Cranberry Area Ministerial Fellowship and is open for all in our community to join together to pray. The wearing of facemasks is at the discretion of the individual, but will not be required to attend this event.
Spaghetti Dinner
The Spaghetti Dinner Drive Thru was a great success. More than $1000.00 was generated to help underwrite the Missions budget. Funds will support projects from benevolent care at Wesbury Community in Meadville to Hope for Hispaniola, serving Haitians and Dominicans in the the Dominican Republic. Thank you for your generous support both of the spaghetti dinner and through giving to the Mission budget.
What should you expect during your visit to Grace Church?
You should expect casual dress, friendly people, and families worshiping together in our sanctuary. A Children's Message will be delivered and an activity book distributed, to help parents of small children stay engaged. We observe COVID-mitigation to keep you safe: wear a mask, use hand-sanitizer upon entering, have your temperature taken, and observe social distancing.
Where is Grace Church?
You can click here to see a map of our location at 100 Central Avenue and our parking options.
Things We Don't Talk About In Church - Sunday April 25, 2021, 2:00-4:30pm
This is a Zoom webinar designed to address issues in our culture and community and their impact on the local congregation. The issues covered will be Racism (led by Debra Mason), Sexism (Alice Weaver-Dunn and Keith Dunn), and Toxic Personalities/Church Bullying (Wade Berkey). The seminar is sponsored by the Franklin District Anti-Racism Committee. This could be an opportunity to consider inequality and how you and our congregation might address it in a positive way. There is no cost. - -However, if you plan to attend please provide the courtesy of a response to the church office at 814-677-3013 (leave a message - office coverage is irregular at this time) or secretary@graceoilcity.org.
Easter Season Worship Service Recordings
Would you like to watch one of our Easter Season Services? Click on the service below to watch.
March 28, 2021 - Palm Sunday
March 28, 2021 - Venago County Ministerium Service
April 2, 2021 - Oil City Laymen's Good Friday Service
April 4, 2021 - Easter Sunday
Venango County Ministerium
The Ministerium's Palm Sunday Service is available on the Grace Church YouTube channel. Click here to watch the service.
Oil City Laymen's Good Friday Service 2021.
Did you know that the Oil City Laymen's Club Good Friday Service was recorded at Grace Church on Friday, April 2, 2021? Click here to see the recorded service.
View our full website.
You can click here to view our full website.
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The Living Last Supper at Grace Church, 2019.