Connect: July 26 – August 1 , 2020

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, July 26 | “Restart – Back to the Basic : What to Believe”
w/ Rev. Dr. Shane Green
Worship @ 9AM, 11AM, 1PM & 4PM

Click here to join our online worshiping community.

CONNECTING YOUTH

All SPY Online events will be posted on the SPY Instagram account each week – Be sure to check in online every week!

Sunday, July 26 | “Sunday School Live”
w/ Logan Ogletree & Laura Marvets @12PM on the Zoom.
Look for link on the SPY Instagram.

CONNECTING 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, July 26 | “Children’s Sermon”
w/ Sally Key Bowden & Caroline Green @ 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, & 4PM

CONNECTING SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, July 26 | “Seekers’ Sunday School”
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, July 26 | “Bridges Sunday School”
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, July 26 | “Wildwood Sunday School”
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, July 26 | “Welcome In” Sunday School Class
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM
Contact Buddy for more information.

Tuesday, July 28 | “Grace Bible Study”
Why By Adam Hamilton
w/ Grace Bailey @11AM in M235 (Wildwood Classroom).
Contact Grace for more information.

Friday, July 31 | Men’s Morning Bible Study
The Book of Acts
w/ Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper @6:30AM in M220 (Fellowship Hall).
Contact Buddy for more information.

First Steps – July 20, 2020

This morning while I spent time in quiet reflection, the word patience continually resurfaced.  Much of my time centered around this question, “What is the best way to acquire patience?” I use the word acquire because it is not something one is born with but something that is developed or obtained over time.

Therefore, consider these two questions:

First – Are you willing to acquire it?  It takes time and many will not complete the journey that is needed to develop their inward nature. Patience has to do with one’s heart and how one chooses to respond to things around them.  

Second – Am I willing to let the past go and allow the future to take care of itself?  Often, we are controlled by our past.  We perpetually allow our past mistakes or regrets to dictate our lives. Forgiveness is not just something we receive from God, something we give and receive from others, but something we have to do to and for ourselves.  If God has forgiven our past mistakes, meaning it is not something on His radar screen, then why can’t we follow suit? Receiving forgiveness from God is directly correlated to forgiving ourselves.  

Likewise, the future has enough worry for itself.  At least it did for Jesus (see Matthew 6:34).  He didn’t want something to rob “the now” by introducing something from tomorrow.  When you think about it, most of our fears are tied to false narratives about the future.  Therefore, the key is to live just for this day, nothing more, nothing less.

I believe the key to patience is learning to live strictly in the present moment.  Granted, learning to live this way takes time and discipline; but, if we are willing to acquire it, with prayer and reflection, it is something obtainable.   

I think Paul had it right when he said, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil 4:6-7).  Acquire patience —Live for today.

This Week’s Readings:

  • Monday – Revelation 12
  • Tuesday – Revelation 13
  • Wednesday – Revelation 14
  • Thursday – Revelation 15
  • Friday – Revelation 16

Please Pray for:

  • Our ministers and their families.
  • Those who are unwillingly absent.
  • The United Methodist Church family.
  • Our nation and our leaders.
  • The World.
  • The Lost.
  • The lives of those touched by the Coronavirus.    

Connect: July 19 – July 25 , 2020

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, July 19 | “Restart – Back to the Basic : Experience God”
w/ Rev. Dr. Shane Green
Worship @ 9AM, 11AM, 1PM & 4PM

Wednesday, July 22 | Study of the Book of Acts
w/ Rev. Dr. Green @10AM on Facebook Live / Live.spumccolumbus.com

Click here to join our online worshiping community.

CONNECTING YOUTH

All SPY Online events will be posted on the SPY Instagram account each week – Be sure to check in online every week!

Sunday, July 19 | “Sunday School Live”
w/ Sally Key Bowden @12PM on the Zoom.
Look for link on the SPY Instagram.

CONNECTING 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, July 19 | “Children’s Sermon”
w/ Sally Key Bowden & Caroline Green @ 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, & 4PM

CONNECTING SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, July 19 | “Seekers’ Sunday School”
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, July 19 | “Bridges Sunday School”
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, July 19 | “Wildwood Sunday School”
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, July 19 | “Welcome In” Sunday School Class
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM
Contact Buddy for more information.

Tuesday, July 21 | “Grace Bible Study”
Why By Adam Hamilton
w/ Grace Bailey @11AM in M235 (Wildwood Classroom).
Contact Grace for more information.

Tuesday, July 21 | “Spring Harbor Bible Study”
The Book of Acts
w/ Rev. John Fugh @4PM. Contact John for more information.
Call In: (706) 507-9085  PIN 1952#

Thursday, July 23 | “Preschool Mom’s Study”
You’ll Get Through This by Max Lucado
w/ Grace Bailey @9AM in M235 (Wildwood Classroom).
Contact Grace for more information.

Friday, July 24 | Men’s Morning Bible Study
The Book of Acts
w/ Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper @6:30AM in M220 (Fellowship Hall).
Contact Buddy for more information.

First Steps – July 13, 2020

Lately I’ve been reading the Book of James. An apostle, a witness to the Resurrection, a son of Zebedee, and the first apostle to be martyred, James was considered the first Bishop of Jerusalem.

In his letter, he was greatly concerned about the inward influences that divide people when there should be unity. He warned his community to treat others the same regardless of economic differences. To favor another because of outward appearances was a violation of the gospel.

He would later remind his congregation that true faith is revealed in righteous living especially works of mercy toward the poor and justice toward the oppressed:

“What does it profit, my brethren, if a man says he has faith but has not works? Can his faith save him? If a brother or sister is ill-clad and in lack of daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, be warmed and filled,’ without giving them the things needed for the body, what does it profit? So faith by itself, if it has not works is dead” (James 2).

For James, and it is a lesson for us today, followers of Christ must be doers and not simply hearers of the word. I would even go so far as to say that when we are doers of the word, we affect change in the world. It is hard to deny a faithful life that is filled with multiple examples of Christian service. Our actions speak for themselves. Therefore, change the world by doing works, works that edify your Lord!

This Week’s Readings:

  • Monday – Revelation 7
  • Tuesday – Revelation 8
  • Wednesday – Revelation 9
  • Thursday – Revelation 10
  • Friday – Revelation 11

Please Pray for:

  • Our ministers and their families.
  • Those who are unwillingly absent.
  • The United Methodist Church family.
  • Our nation and our leaders.
  • The World.
  • The Lost.
  • The lives of those touched by the Coronavirus.

Connect: July 12 – July 18 , 2020

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, June 12 | “Restart – Back To Basics”
w/ Rev. Dr. Shane Green
Worship @ 9AM, 11AM, 1PM & 4PM

Click here to join our online worshiping community.

CONNECTING YOUTH

All SPY Online events will be posted on the SPY Instagram account each week – Be sure to check in online every week!

Sunday, July 12 | “Sunday School Live”
w/ Christopher Badcock @12PM on the Zoom.
Look for link on the SPY Instagram.

CONNECTING 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, July 12 | “Children’s Sermon”
w/ Sally Key Bowden & Caroline Green @ 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, & 4PM

CONNECTING SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, July 12 | “Seekers’ Sunday School”
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, July 12 | “Bridges Sunday School”
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, July 12 | “Wildwood Sunday School”
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, July 12 | “Welcome In” Sunday School Class
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM
Contact Buddy for more information.

Tuesday, July 14 | “Grace Bible Study”
Why By Adam Hamilton
w/ Grace Bailey @11AM in M235 (Wildwood Classroom).
Contact Grace for more information.

Tuesday, July 14 | “Spring Harbor Bible Study”
The Book of Acts
w/ Rev. John Fugh @4PM. Contact John for more information.
Call In: (706) 507-9085  PIN 1952#

Thursday, July 16 | “Preschool Mom’s Study”
You’ll Get Through This by Max Lucado
w/ Grace Bailey @9AM in M235 (Wildwood Classroom).
Contact Grace for more information.

Friday, July 17 | Men’s Morning Bible Study
The Book of Acts
w/ Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper @6:30AM in M220 (Fellowship Hall).
Contact Buddy for more information.

Connect: July 5-July 11 , 2020

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, June 28 | “Personal Freedom—Community Benefit”
w/ Rev. Dr. Shane Green
Worship @ 9AM, 11AM, 1PM & 4PM

Click here to join our online worshiping community.

Wednesday, July 8 | Study of the Book of Acts
w/ Rev. Dr. Green @10AM on Facebook Live / Live.spumccolumbus.com

CONNECTING YOUTH

All SPY Online events will be posted on the SPY Instagram account each week – Be sure to check in online every week!

Sunday, July 5 | “Sunday School Live”
w/ Laura Marvets and Logan Olgetree @12PM on the SPY Instagram

Tuesday, July 7 | Cookie Decorating
w/ Sydney McRae @ the McRae home.

Check on Instagram for details and information to join.

CONNECTING 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, July 5 | “Children’s Sermon”
w/ Sally Key Bowden & Caroline Green @ 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, & 4PM

CONNECTING SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, July 5 | “Seekers’ Sunday School”
The Gospel of Mark by Francis Chan
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, July 5 | “Bridges Sunday School”
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, July 5 | “Wildwood Sunday School”
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, July 5 | “Welcome In” Sunday School Class
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM
Contact Buddy at buddy@stpaulunitedmethodist.com for more information.

Tuesday, July 7 | “Grace Bible Study”
Why By Adam Hamilton
w/ Grace Bailey @11AM in M235 (Wildwood Classroom).
Contact Grace for more information.

Tuesday, July 7 | “Spring Harbor Bible Study”
The Book of Acts
w/ Rev. John Fugh @4PM. Contact John for more information.
Call In: (706) 507-9085  PIN 1952#

Thursday, July 9 | “Preschool Mom’s Study”
You’ll Get Through This by Max Lucado
w/ Grace Bailey @9AM in M235 (Wildwood Classroom).
Contact Grace for more information.

Friday, July 10 | Men’s Morning Bible Study
The Book of Acts
w/ Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper @6:30AM in M220 (Fellowship Hall).
Contact Buddy at buddy@stpaulunitedmethodist.com for more information.