Connect: August 7-14, 2021

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

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

Sunday, August 8 | Contemporary Service (In Person):
11AM // FELLOWSHIP HALL (M220)
Sermon: “How to Pray Series: A Prayer of Confession”
(Rev. John Fugh, Jr. )

Sunday, August 8 | 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 8 | SPY Sunday School
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@10AM / Lounge downstairs in the Youth Building.

Sunday, August 8 | 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 8 | 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 8 | Children’s Sermon
w/ Grace Bailey and Caroline Green @ 11AM Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary (M260)

CONNECTING THROUGH SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, August 8 | Seekers Class (M234)
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, August 8 | Bridges Class (M235)
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, August 8 | Wildwood Class (M150)
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, August 8 | Welcome In Class (Y104)
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.

Sunday, August 8 | New Covenant Class (Y101)
w/ Michelle Hudson @10AM. Contact Michelle for more information.

Sunday, August 8 | Library Class (Y202)
w/ Tim Farmer @10AM. Contact Tim for more information.

Sunday, August 8 | Wesley-Miller-Wilson Class (M232)
w/ Joe Morrow @10AM. Contact Joe for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES

Tuesday, August 10 | Summer Brown Bag Bible Study (M232)
w/ Shane and John @ 12 noon as they lead us in a study on the Book of Jonah.
Bring your own lunch. No reservations are needed and all are welcome!

Friday, August 13 | 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 Talks Parables”
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.

SPY News!

Caroline Green and Logan Ogletree are here with SPY News! See you TONIGHT at 5:30pm at the Youth Building!!

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Church Streaming and Podcast License
License Number: CSPL055770
http://streaming.ccli.com/

Additional License from One License #A-714141 and CCLI #2035791

How to Pray: Prayer of Praise (Prayer Sermon Series – 1), August 1, 2021

Rev. Shane Green and Rev. John Fugh, Jr. have a Sermon Series on Prayer. This is Shane’s first sermon in the series, entitled “How to Pray: Prayer of Praise.” It was recorded live on August 1, 2021. The link to the sermon can be found here: https://youtu.be/6Ivnn6JXyhk
More sermons in the series will follow.

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Church Streaming and Podcast License
License Number: CSPL055770
http://streaming.ccli.com/

Additional License from One License #A-714141 and CCLI #2035791

How to Pray: Prayer of Praise (Edited Sermon, August 1, 2021)

This is the first of a Sermon Series on How to Pray. This sermon, by Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green focuses on the element of Praise. Please look for subsequent sermons in this series on our channel/in our video library.

We hold a current license from
Church Streaming and Podcast License
License Number: CSPL055770
http://streaming.ccli.com/

Additional License from One License #A-714141 and CCLI #2035791

Announcements This Week!

We hope (for your sake) that you’re listening to Grace as she gives a recap of our Weekly Announcements! 🙂

Announcements to remember:
* Brown Bag Bible Study is noon on Tuesdays, Rm. 232
* Blood Drive in Youth Building this Sunday, 8/8
* Fall Bible Studies are being planned.
* SS and Children’s Church teacher meeting/dinner on 8/11
* Confirmation Kickoff Breakfast on 8/15
* 8/22 is a BIG Day with Promotion Sunday, Back to School Bash
More information on each can be found online in our bulletin and on social media.

We hold a current license from
Church Streaming and Podcast License
License Number: CSPL055770
http://streaming.ccli.com/

Additional License from One License #A-714141 and CCLI #2035791

How to Pray: Prayer of Praise [Worship]

This Week’s Service:
Communion Sunday
The Welcome & Announcements: Mrs. Mary Lou Jarrell
The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar
The Prelude: “This is the Heavenly Table Spread for Me” by Alinda Couper
The Hymn of Celebration: “When Morning Gilds the Skies”
The Affirmation of Faith: “Let Us Unite in the Historic Confession of the Christian Church”
The Gloria Patri
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer: Mrs. Mary Lou Jarrell
The Scripture Lesson: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13
The Anthem: “A Communion Meditation” by Don Besig
The Sermon: “How to Pray Series: A Prayer of Praise” – Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
The Hymn of Consecration: “For the Bread Which You Have Broken”
The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
The Benediction
The Postlude: “Verset in a” by Leon Boellmann