October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 by Cindy Lee

First Steps – October 5, 2020

I’ve just started studying the book of Ephesians. I’ve always liked this book of the Bible because it follows a logical pattern. If this happens, then that should happen as a result. The “if” is the first three chapters while the “then” is the last three chapters. If God has acted in Jesus Christ, then we should live a certain way as a result of God’s action.

In the “then” portion of the letter, the reader will find practical application of his/her faith. For instance, if God has redeemed people through the work of the cross and resurrection, then one shouldn’t be controlled by anger (Ephesians 4:26, “Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry”.) When anger flares out towards another person, correct it immediately with an act of gentleness towards the person who made you angry. Balance the act in anger with an act in gentleness. Most fresh wounds are quickly healed with gentleness.

This week accumulate a stockpile of gentleness. Form the habit so that it becomes second nature. Then, when anger raises its ugly head, you will be able and ready to cancel it out with gentleness.

This Week’s Readings:

Monday – Acts 22
Tuesday – Acts 23
Wednesday – Acts 24
Thursday – Acts 25
Friday – Acts 26

Please Pray for:

The St. Paul Church family and our ministries.
Teachers and students as they transition.
Friends and family members battling illness.
Those seeking to find their way.
The United Methodist Church family.
Our nation and our leaders.
The Covid-19 Pandemic.

“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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by SPUMCColumbus on April 22, 2024 at 6:12 am
Order of Worship April 21, 2024 11 a.m. Traditional Service The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements ..........................................Mrs. Laura Marvets The Choral Call to Worship ..........................................................This Is the Day The Prelude....................................Dialogue sur les Grands Jeux, by F. Couperin The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Hymn of Celebration........................Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (#133) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles' Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Hymn of Preparation..........................................Morning Has Broken (#145) The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory.........................................................Petit Offertoire, by C. Franck The Doxology The Scripture Lesson.................................................Gen 1:1-5; 1:26-2:3 (p. 1-2) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment.................................................................Rev. Dr. Green The Anthem...........................................Jesus Leads Me All the Way, by D. Lantz The Sermon.................................................................Beginnings, Rev. Dr. Green The Hymn of Consecration........................All Things Bright and Beautiful (#147) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction and Amen...............................................Dresden Amen The Postlude.............................................Fughette, by F.Mendelssohn-Bartholdy The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
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by SPUMCColumbus on April 15, 2024 at 4:32 am
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"Beginnings" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green
by SPUMCColumbus on April 22, 2024 at 6:12 am
Order of Worship April 21, 2024 11 a.m. Traditional Service The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements ..........................................Mrs. Laura Marvets The Choral Call to Worship ..........................................................This Is the Day The Prelude....................................Dialogue sur les Grands Jeux, by F. Couperin The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Hymn of Celebration........................Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (#133) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles' Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Hymn of Preparation..........................................Morning Has Broken (#145) The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory.........................................................Petit Offertoire, by C. Franck The Doxology The Scripture Lesson.................................................Gen 1:1-5; 1:26-2:3 (p. 1-2) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment.................................................................Rev. Dr. Green The Anthem...........................................Jesus Leads Me All the Way, by D. Lantz The Sermon.................................................................Beginnings, Rev. Dr. Green The Hymn of Consecration........................All Things Bright and Beautiful (#147) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction and Amen...............................................Dresden Amen The Postlude.............................................Fughette, by F.Mendelssohn-Bartholdy The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
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by SPUMCColumbus on April 15, 2024 at 4:32 am
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by SPUMCColumbus on April 8, 2024 at 4:23 am
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by SPUMCColumbus on April 1, 2024 at 4:34 am
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by SPUMCColumbus on March 25, 2024 at 8:32 am
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