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Connect: August 28 – September 4, 2021

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, August 29 | Traditional Services (Both In-Person):
8:30AM // ILLGES CHAPEL (M250)
11AM // SANCTUARY (M260) and LIVE STREAMED
Sermon: “How to Pray Series: A Prayer of Discernment”
(Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green)

Sunday, August 29 | Contemporary Service (In Person):
11AM // FELLOWSHIP HALL (M220)
Sermon: “How to Pray Series: A Prayer of Discernment”
(Rev. John Fugh, Jr. )

Sunday, August 29 | Live Streaming Worship & Audio:
Only available for the 11 AM Traditional Worship Service
live.spumccolumbus.com or for audio-only call (205) 825-9484

CONNECTING OUR YOUTH

Sunday, August 29 | SPY Sunday School
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@10AM / Lounge downstairs in the Youth Building.

Sunday, August 29 | SPY Unity Night
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@6:00PM//Downstairs Lounge in the Youth Building and on the Quad.

CONNECTING OUR CHILDREN

All Children’s Online events will be posted on St. Paul Kids Instagram account each week – Be sure to check in online every week!

Sunday, August 29 | Children’s Sunday School (All Ages)
@10AM / Youth Building & Main Church Building
Contact Grace Bailey for more information about class locations, teachers, etc.

Sunday, August 29| Children’s Moment
w/  children meet Shane or John in the Chancel area for a devotional and prayer during the 11AM Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary (M260).

CONNECTING THROUGH SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, August 29 | Seekers Class (M234)
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, August 29 | Bridges Class (M235)
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, August 29 | College/Young Adult Class (Youth Office)
w/ Jay Marvets @ 10AM. Contact Jay for more information.

Sunday, August 29 | Wildwood Class (M150)
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, August 29 | Welcome In Class (Y104)
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.

Sunday, August 29 | New Covenant Class (Y101)
w/ Michelle Hudson @10AM. Contact Michelle for more information.

Sunday, August 29 | Library Class (M241)
w/ Tim Farmer @10AM. Contact Tim for more information.

Sunday, August 29 | Wesley-Miller-Wilson Class (M232)
w/ Joe Morrow @10AM. Contact Joe for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES

Tuesday, August 31 | Telephone Bible Study
The Book of Matthew
w/ Rev. John Fugh @4PM at By Phone – 205.825.9484
Contact John for more information.

Friday, September 3 | Men’s Morning Bible Study
Study of Corinthians
w/ Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper @6:30AM in M232.
Contact Buddy for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES ON DEMAND

“Trotter on JONAH”
w/ Emily Trotter.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“The Celebration of Discipline”
w/ Tommy Bridges and Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“The Work of the Holy Spirit”
w/ Emily Trotter and Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“Trotter on TITUS”
w/Emily Trotter.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“The Ragamuffin Gospel”
Hosts: Tommy Bridges and John Fugh, Jr.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

CONNECTING THROUGH FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, September 1 | Family Night Supper Fellowship Night
@6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall (M220)
Reservations should be by noon Tuesdays by calling the Church Office (706-327-7419) or going online to spumccolumbus.com/supper/.
New prices for ages:
– 10 years and older=$8
– 3 years – 9 years= $4
– Anyone under 3 years of age is free. 
Family Max is $30. 
Menu for 9/1: Roasted pork tenderloin, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, salad bar w grilled chicken, and assorted desserts.

CONNECTING THROUGH GIVING

It is your generosity that allows us to do what we do. Thank you so much for contributing to the ministries of St. Paul UMC. In order for you to make your online donation, click here.

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Fall Bible Studies For Adults 2021

Come Grow Your Faith with Us!

Shane talks often about the disciplines which act as catalysts to help our faith grow. Studying the Bible is one of them. As we are all “works in progress,” I hope you’ll join one (or more) of the studies offered. Copies of the details can be found in your email inbox or around the church. If you have any questions about any of them, please reach out to the leader or to me. Registration is not required for any of them, but if you want to join me (and Louis Giglio from RightNow media) as we look at the Book of Acts and need the Zoom link, please send me an email. School has started for our children and grandchildren – let’s join them! Come and continue to grow our faith.

Mary Lou Jarrell
Connections Coordinator
marylou@stpaulunitedmethodist.com

Shane’s Women’s Group
Starting Date: Sept. 7th  / Time: 10AM
Location: M232 and live-streamed @spumccolumbus.com
Topic: 1st and 2nd Thessalonians
Email: kathy@stpaulunitedmethodist.com

Grace’s Study
Starting Date: Sept. 14th  / Time: 11AM
Location: M234
Topic: Deuteronomy
Email: grace@stpaulunitedmethodist.com

Telephone Bible Study of Matthew
Starting Date: Aug. 24th / Time: 4PM
Location: By phone – 205.825.9484
Topic: Book of Matthew
Email: john@stpaulunitedmethodist.com

Emily Trotter Online Study
(live on Instagram @emilytrotter)
Starting Date: Sept. 8th  / Time: 10AM
Location: Online
Topic: Names of God
Email: emily@stpaulunitedmethodist.com

Family Night Supper Bible Study
Starting Date: Sept. 15th / Time: 6:30PM
(food line opens @6PM)
Location: Fellowship Hall
Topic: 9-week study on Amos w/ Shane & John
(To make a reservation, go to http://spumccolumbus.com/supper)

Pre-School Moms’ Class
Starting Date: Sept. 9th / Time: 9:30AM
Location: M234
Topic: “All My Friends Have Issues”
Email: grace@stpaulunitedmethodist.com

Right Now Media Group w/ Mary Lou
Starting Date: Sept. 9th / Time: 12PM
Location: M232 & Hybrid on Zoom
Topic: Book of Acts by Louis Giglio
Email: marylou@stpaulunitedmethodist.com

Men’s Bible Study w/ Buddy Cooper
Started: August 6th / Time: 6:30AM
Location: M232
Topic: The Corinthian Letters
Email: kathy@stpaulunitedmethodist.com

On-Demand Options
(Available on your schedule)

Current podcasts are available on our website and popular podcast sites including Apple, Amazon, Stitcher, and Spotify. Simply search these sites for SPUMCColumbus.

Current podcasts available for listening:

  • Trotter on Jonah
  • Ragamuffin Gospel
  • Trotter on Titus
  • Mama and the Rev. (formerly called The Holy Spirit)
  • Celebration of Discipline
  • Upcoming: Trotter on the Parables        
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First Steps – Monday, August 23, 2021


There is a part in the great spiritual classic, Pilgrim’s Progress, where the main character, Pilgrim meets the gatekeeper, Porter.  Upon meeting, Porter asked the Pilgrim his name.

Porter:  What is your name?
Pilgrim:  My name is now Christian, but my name at first was Graceless.

I’ve often thought of those lines and how true they are for so many.  Every follower of Christ is given the same name, Christian.  Likewise, every follower’s previous name was Graceless. The moment someone believes, God gives that person a new name.  They are named after Christ, the One they follow.

This week I hope you will think of your new name; one given by God.  Reflect on the grace you have received and give thanks that once you were named Graceless, but now, Christian. 

This Week’s Readings:

  • Monday – Luke 16
  • Tuesday – Luke 17
  • Wednesday – Luke 18
  • Thursday – Luke 19
  • Friday – Luke 20
 
Please Pray for:
 
  • The world as we are still dealing with Covid-19.
  • Parents, teachers, and students as the 2021-2022 school term gets underway.
  • All upcoming ministry events inside and outside the walls of St. Paul.
  • Families in crisis.
  • Loved ones battling illness.
  • Those seeking to find their way.
  • The St. Paul Church family.
  • The United Methodist Church family.
  • Our leaders, our country, and our world.

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.” – Philippians 4:6 

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Connect: August 21-28, 2021

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, August 22 | Traditional Services (Both In-Person):
8:30AM // ILLGES CHAPEL (M250)
11AM // SANCTUARY (M260) and LIVE STREAMED
Sermon: “How to Pray Series: A Prayer of Intercession”
(Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green)

Sunday, August 22 | Contemporary Service (In Person):
11AM // FELLOWSHIP HALL (M220)
Sermon: “How to Pray Series: A Prayer of Intercession”
(Rev. John Fugh, Jr. )

Sunday, August 22 | Live Streaming Worship & Audio:
Only available for the 11 AM Traditional Worship Service
live.spumccolumbus.com or for audio-only call (205) 825-9484

CONNECTING OUR YOUTH

Sunday, August 22 | SPY Sunday School
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@10AM / Lounge downstairs in the Youth Building.

Sunday, August 22 | SPY Bible Study and Activities
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@5:30PM//Downstairs Lounge in the Youth Building and on the Quad.

CONNECTING OUR CHILDREN

All Children’s Online events will be posted on St. Paul Kids Instagram account each week – Be sure to check in online every week!

Sunday, August 22 | Children’s Sunday School (All Ages)
@10AM / Youth Building & Main Church Building
Contact Grace Bailey for more information about class locations, teachers, etc.

Sunday, August 22| Children’s Moment
w/  children meet Shane or John in the Chancel area for a devotional and prayer.   @ 11AM Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary (M260).
(Immediately following the Children’s Moment, children ages K4- 2nd graders are invited to go to Children’s Church in room M235; children 3 and younger are taken to the nursery by parents.)

Sunday, August 22 | Children & SPY Back to School Bash
Children’s & Youth Ministries celebrate a new year in Christian Education!!!!
@5:30PM on the Hewitt Quad.

CONNECTING THROUGH SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, August 22 | Seekers Class (M234)
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, August 22 | Bridges Class (M235)
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, August 22 | College/Young Adult Class (Youth Office)
w/ Jay Marvets @ 10AM. Contact Jay for more information.

Sunday, August 22 | Wildwood Class (M150)
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, August 22 | Welcome In Class (Y104)
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.

Sunday, August 22 | New Covenant Class (Y101)
w/ Michelle Hudson @10AM. Contact Michelle for more information.

Sunday, August 22 | Library Class (M241)
w/ Tim Farmer @10AM. Contact Tim for more information.

Sunday, August 22 | Wesley-Miller-Wilson Class (M232)
w/ Joe Morrow @10AM. Contact Joe for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES

Tuesday, August 24 | Spring Harbor Devotional and anyone else…. 
The Book of Matthew
w/ Rev. John Fugh @4PM at By Phone – 205.825.9484
Contact John for more information.

Friday, August 27 | Men’s Morning Bible Study
Study of Corinthians
w/ Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper @6:30AM in M232.
Contact Buddy for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES ON DEMAND

“Trotter on Jonah”
w/ Emily Trotter.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“The Work of the Holy Spirit”
w/ Emily Trotter and Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“The Celebration of Discipline”
w/ Tommy Bridges and Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“Trotter on TITUS”
w/Emily Trotter.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“The Ragamuffin Gospel”
Hosts: Tommy Bridges and John Fugh, Jr.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

CONNECTING THROUGH FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, August 25 | Family Night Supper Fellowship Night
@6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall (M220)
Reservations should be by noon Tuesdays by calling the Church Office (706-327-7419) or going online to spumccolumbus.com/supper/.
New prices for ages:
– 10 years and older=$8
– 3 years – 9 years= $4
– Anyone under 3 years of age is free. 
Family Max is $30. 
Menu for 8/25: Fried Chicken, mac-n-cheese, collard greens, cornbread, salad bar, and assorted desserts.

CONNECTING THROUGH GIVING

It is your generosity that allows us to do what we do. Thank you so much for contributing to the ministries of St. Paul UMC. In order for you to make your online donation, click here.

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First Steps – August 16, 2021


Dominic Guzman, a Spaniard, was born in 1170 AD. In 1203, as a priest, he accompanied a bishop on a diplomatic mission through the region of southern France. At that time, the religion of that area was a version of Gnosticism (First Century heresy) called Catharism. Many of the region’s ruling elite were heavily influenced by this form of heresy. Though many preachers sought to evangelize the region with the gospel, they were ineffective.

Dominic was convinced that a new model of missions based on the 12 Apostles was needed. He thought these new missionaries should travel on foot without money, preach wherever they traveled, and live a life of charity. Eventually, this new model would evolve into the Order of Preachers or Dominicans, as they are famously known.

This order would produce some of the greatest theologians like Thomas Aquinas, Catherine of Siena, and Bartolome de Las Casas. Unfortunately, some of its more radicals were the architects of The Inquisition, where people were killed in the name of “truth.” Nonetheless, The Order of the Preachers helped reform missions by rediscovering the Biblical witness. When his friars asked him to produce a formal testament, he answered, “All my children, what I leave to you: Have charity, guard humility, and make your treasure out of voluntary poverty.”

As I reflect upon Dominic’s life, my thoughts drift to Micah 6:8, “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

This Week’s Readings:

  • Monday – Luke 11
  • Tuesday – Luke 12
  • Wednesday – Luke 13
  • Thursday – Luke 14
  • Friday – Luke 15
 
Please Pray for:
 
  • Parents, teachers, and students as the 2021-2022 school term gets under way.
  • All upcoming ministry events inside and outside the walls of St. Paul.
  • Families in crisis.
  • Loved ones battling illness.
  • Those seeking to find their way.
  • The St. Paul Church family.
  • The United Methodist Church.
  • Our leaders, our country, and our world. 

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.” – Philippians 4:6 

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Connect: August 14-21, 2021

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, August 15 | Traditional Services (Both In-Person):
8:30AM // ILLGES CHAPEL (M250)
11AM // SANCTUARY (M260) and LIVE STREAMED
Sermon: “How to Pray Series: A Prayer of Reflection”
(Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green)

Sunday, August 15 | Contemporary Service (In Person):
11AM // FELLOWSHIP HALL (M220)
Sermon: “How to Pray Series: A Prayer of Reflection”
(Rev. John Fugh, Jr. )

Sunday, August 15 | Live Streaming Worship & Audio:
Only available for the 11 AM Traditional Worship Service
live.spumccolumbus.com or for audio-only call (205) 825-9484

CONNECTING OUR YOUTH

Sunday, August 15 | SPY Sunday School
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@10AM / Lounge downstairs in the Youth Building.

Sunday, August 15 | SPY Evening Studies and Activities w/ Snack Supper
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@5:30PM//Downstairs Lounge in the Youth Building.

CONNECTING OUR CHILDREN

All Children’s Online events will be posted on St. Paul Kids Instagram account each week – Be sure to check in online every week!

Sunday, August 15 | Children’s Sunday School (All Ages)
@10AM / Youth Building & Main Church Building
Contact Grace Bailey for more information about class locations, teachers, etc.

Sunday, August 15| Children’s Sermon
w/ Grace Bailey and Caroline Green @ 11AM Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary (M260)

CONNECTING THROUGH SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, August 15 | Seekers Class (M234)
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, August 15 | Bridges Class (M235)
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, August 15 | College/Young Adults’ Class (Youth Office)
w/ Jay Marvets @ 10AM. Contact Jay for more information.

Sunday, August 15 | Wildwood Class (M150)
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, August 15 | Welcome In Class (Y104)
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.

Sunday, August 15 | New Covenant Class (Y101)
w/ Michelle Hudson @10AM. Contact Michelle for more information.

Sunday, August 15 | Library Class (Y202)
w/ Tim Farmer @10AM. Contact Tim for more information.

Sunday, August 15 | Wesley-Miller-Wilson Class (M232)
w/ Joe Morrow @10AM. Contact Joe for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES

Friday, August 20 | Men’s Morning Bible Study
Study of Corinthians
w/ Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper @6:30AM in M232.
Contact Buddy for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES ON DEMAND

“Trotter on Jonah”
w/ Emily Trotter.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“The Work of the Holy Spirit”
w/ Emily Trotter and Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“The Celebration of Discipline”
w/ Tommy Bridges and Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“Trotter on TITUS”
w/Emily Trotter.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“The Ragamuffin Gospel”
Hosts: Tommy Bridges and John Fugh, Jr.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

CONNECTING THROUGH GIVING

It is your generosity that allows us to do what we do. Thank you so much for contributing to the ministries of St. Paul UMC. In order for you to make your online donation, click here.

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