St. Paul United Methodist Church – Page 104 – Growing the Faith of the People

May 17, 2021May 14, 2021

First Steps – May 17, 2021

Recently, I read an article about how the names are listed on the 9/11 Memorial in New York. Instead of listing the names by date-of-birth or in alphabetical order, they are listed by meaningful adjacencies. Basically, the names are listed by their connection to each other. For instance, firefighters are listed with other firefighters, first responders with other first responders, and people who worked together in an office are listed next to their co-workers.

Though a break from tradition, listing the names in a relational way is more therapeutic. I would argue that it gives a more accurate portrayal of the deceased. People define themselves through their connections. It could be family, friends, co-workers, or anything that is relational. People define themselves through their relational connections.

Naturally, as I read this article, I thought of baptism. This sacrament reminds us of our connection to each other through the bonds of Christ. We choose to love each other. We intentionally connect to each other in faith. This meaningful faith adjacency helps determine who we are and what we do.

I hope today you will spend time reflecting on the connections you have in your life. I hope you will give thanks for each one of them and how God has used them to help mold you into the person you are today.

This Week’s Readings:

Monday – 1 Peter 4
Tuesday – 1 Peter 5
Wednesday – 2 Peter 1
Thursday – 2 Peter 2
Friday – 2 Peter 3

Please Pray for:

Our Ministers – Shane, John, and Buddy, our staff, and our members and families.
The High School Graduates in the Class of 2021
The eradication of Covid – 19.
Families in crisis.
Loved ones battling illness.
Those seeking to find their way.
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

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021

Connect: May 15 – May 22, 2021

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, May 16 | Traditional Services (Both In-Person):
8:30AM // SANCTUARY (M260) – LIVE STREAMED
11AM // SANCTUARY (M260) – LIVE STREAMED
Sermon: “Directional Words”
(Rev. Dr. Shane Green)

Sunday, May 16 | Contemporary Service (In Person):
11AM // FELLOWSHIP HALL (M220)
Sermon: “What Are You Still Doing Here?”
(Rev. John Fugh, Jr.)

Sunday, May 16 | Live Streaming Worship
at 8:30 AM and 11 AM
live.spumccolumbus.com or call (205) 825-9484

CONNECTING OUR YOUTH

Sunday, May 16 | SPY Sunday School
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@10AM / Lounge downstairs in the Youth Building.

Sunday, May 16 | SPY Senior Celebration/Unity Night
@6:00PM in the Big Room of the SPY House/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, May 16 | Children’s Sunday School (All Ages)
@10AM / Youth Building & Main Church Building
Contact Grace Bailey for more information about class locations, teachers, etc.

Sunday, May 16 | Children’s Sermon
w/ Grace Bailey and Caroline Green @ 11AM Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary

CONNECTING THROUGH SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, May 16 | Seekers Class (M234)
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, May 16 | Bridges Class (M235)
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, May 16 | Wildwood Class (M150)
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, May 16 | Welcome In Class (Y104)
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.

Sunday, May 16 | New Covenant Class (Y101)
w/ Michelle Hudson @10AM. Contact Michelle for more information.

Sunday, May 16 | Library Class (Y202)
w/ Tim Farmer @10AM. Contact Tim for more information.

Sunday, May 16 | Wesley-Miller-Wilson Class (M232)
w/ Joe Morrow @10AM. Contact Joe for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES

Tuesday, May 18 | Tuesday Morning Bible Study (Fellowship Hall and on the )
The Book of Ephesians | 1st & 2nd Thessalonians
w/ Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green @10AM – 11:30AM
In-person (Fellowship Hall/M220) & on St. Paul Website.

Tuesday, May 18 | Grace’s Bible Study
Magrey R. deVega’s “Embracing The Uncertain”
w/ Grace Bailey @11AM – 12:15PM in room M232
Register in-person attendance by email to Grace Bailey.

Tuesday, May 18 | Spring Harbor Bible Study
The Book of Joshua
w/ Rev. John Fugh @4PM at Spring Harbor at Green Island.
Contact John for more information.

Thursday, May 20 | Preschool Moms’ Bible Study
w/ Grace Bailey @9:30AM in room M234.

Friday, May 21 | Men’s Morning Bible Study
The Gospel of John
w/ Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper @6:30AM in M220 (Fellowship Hall).
Contact Buddy for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES ON DEMAND

“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 FAMILY FELLOWSHIP

Sunday, May 16 | Family Fun Day
@4:30 pm on the Quad. The price is $8 per box.

Come join in the Family Fun to serve missions! There will be lots of activities, inflatables, yummy food, and fellowship – all in our beautiful Quad. If you can’t stay for the fun, please consider driving through and picking yours up “to go”. All proceeds will be split between Ukraine Missions and the local Methodist Children’s Homes. Bring your lawn chairs and your family (and your neighbors and friends) to put some fun in fundraiser!
Menu for this Sunday: BBQ chicken smoked on the grill, slaw, mac & cheese, and assorted desserts.

Wednesday, May 19 | Family Night Supper Take Out Style
5:30PM – 6:30PM, Drive-thru in the Wildwood Avenue Circle Drive.

Don’t forget that on Wednesdays, you can enjoy your takeout supper at home or have a “Picnic on the Quad,” when the weather permits. If your family plans to dine on the Quad, be sure to make your supper reservations as usual. You can still pay for and pick up your meals in the circle, then park to enjoy dining and fellowship in your lawn chairs or at the tables set up in the Quad. Or if you prefer to park first then walk to pick up your meals, that’s absolutely fine.

***Reservations required by 5:00PM on Mondays and can be placed by calling the Church Office (706)327-7419 or simply send an email to Kathy Hollon. The price is $8 per box (same box for adults and children) with a max of $25 per family.
Menu for this Wednesday: Lasagna, squash & zucchini, garlic bread, salad, and sugar cookies.

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.

Episode 5: Cormorants and Kittiwakes

The Ragamuffin Gospel Discussion (SPUMCColumbus)

Episode 5: Cormorants and Kittiwakes

00:00 / 00:24:46

Hosts: Tommy Bridges and John Fugh, Jr.

At the end of his life, Abraham Heschel said, “Never once in my life did I ask God for success or wisdom or power or fame. I asked for wonder, and He gave it to me.” Could it be that the wonder of God is right there in the thick of our daily lives? What are the distractions preventing you from noticing the wonder of God’s grace and mercy?

We would love for you to reach out to us. Feel free to email or at podcast@spumccolumbus.com.

May 13, 2021

SPY News This Week

It’s Graduation Sunday this weekend!! We start with breakfast, then we’ll go to the Traditional service at 11am where you, SENIORS, will be recognized. Then we’ll hopefully run home and nap before we return at 4:30 for our FAMILY FUN NIGHT and our LAST UNITY NIGHT of the semester!! This is kind of sad for us, but we are proud of you!!

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

May 13, 2021

Tuesday Morning Bible Study – Church History

Join Dr. Green for a study on the history of the Church.

May 11, 2021

Outside the Walls of St Paul: Update on Ukraine Orphanage Ministry

Because of the pandemic, we’ve not been about to visit Ukraine in person. However, we continue to live into God’s call to be the keepers of their stories. Tammy shares what God continues to do in Ukraine today … even in the midst of pandemic. God is so good! For more information about our Ukraine orphanage ministry or if you’d like to make a financial donation to this ministry, reach out to Tammy or contact the church office.

You can watch one of the latest trips to the Ukraine here: https://youtu.be/5BEr-WXLuDI

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

"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
"Nurturing the Gift of Faith" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green
by SPUMCColumbus on April 15, 2024 at 4:32 am
Order of Worship April 14, 2024 11 a.m. Traditional Service Confirmation Sunday The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship ..........................................We Have Met to Worship The Prelude.........................................................Partita #1,2 and 3, by G. Boehm The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Processional Hymn.............................The Church’s One Foundation (#545) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles' Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer.......................................Rev. Fugh The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer.......................................Rev. Fugh The Lord's Prayer The Confirmation Introduction...............................Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Service of Confirmation The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory.....................................................................Pastoral, by D. Zipoli The Doxology The Scripture Lesson......................................................2 Timothy 1:3-8 (p. 966) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Anthem................................................How Firm a Foundation, arr. L. Larson The Sermon..........................................Nurturing the Gift of Faith, Rev. Dr. Green The Recessional Hymn.........................O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee (#430) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction and Amen...................................................3 fold Amen The Postlude....................................................................Partita #4, by G. Boehm The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"An Easter Table" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green
by SPUMCColumbus on April 8, 2024 at 4:23 am
Order of Worship August 27, 2023 11 a.m. Traditional Service The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements ...........................................Mrs. Grace Bailey The Choral Call to Worship ..........................This Is the Day the Lord Has Made The Prelude ................................................Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Hymn of Celebration ............................Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (#89) The Affirmation of Faith .......................................................The Apostles' Creed The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer.........................Mrs. Grace Bailey The Hymn of Preparation ...........Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart (#500) The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory ............................................Simple Gifts, by James Pethel The Doxology The Scripture Lesson ...........................Psalm 139:13-14 (Pew Bible, page 503) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children's Moment ............................................................Mrs. Grace Bailey The Anthem ....................................................Come Unto Me, by Mary Kay Beall The Sermon ............................................................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Hymn of Consecration ............................Spirit of Faith, Come Down (#332) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Benediction and Choral Response ......................................Dresden Amen The Postlude ..............................................................March, by Georg F. Handel The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"Reactions to Resurrection" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green - Easter Sunday
by SPUMCColumbus on April 1, 2024 at 4:34 am
Order of Worship March 30, 2024 11 a.m. Traditional Service Easter Sunday The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements The Choral Call to Worship .........................................Thine Be the Glory (#308) The Prelude.............................................The Heavens are Telling, by F.J. Haydn The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Processional Hymn.............................Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (#302) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles' Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with the Lord's Prayer The Hymn of Preparation...............Up from the Grave He Arose The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory The Doxology The Scripture Lessons The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment. (11:00 a.m. only).........................Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Anthem.................................................................The Holy City, by S. Adams The Sermons The Hymn of Consecration........................Crown Him with Many Crowns (#327) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction and Amen.........The Hallelujah Chorus, by G.F. Handel The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"How Much I Owe" - Palm Sunday - A Special Musical Presentation
by SPUMCColumbus on March 25, 2024 at 8:32 am
Order of Worship March 24, 2024 Palm Sunday 11 a.m. Traditional Service The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship ......................Rejoice, Give Thanks and Sing (#160) The Prelude................................................................................Aria, by A. Vivaldi The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Processional Hymn......................................Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (#278) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles' Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer............................Rev. Fugh The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Doxology The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance Palm Sunday: A Service of Holy Week Readings and Anthems The Closing Prayer........................................................................Rev. Dr. Green The Cross and Flame Goes Before Us into the World Special Recognition for Sue Dietrich The Benediction and Choral Response............................................3 fold Amen The Postlude...........................................Postlude on St. Theodulph, by A. Fedak

"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
"Nurturing the Gift of Faith" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green
by SPUMCColumbus on April 15, 2024 at 4:32 am
Order of Worship April 14, 2024 11 a.m. Traditional Service Confirmation Sunday The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship ..........................................We Have Met to Worship The Prelude.........................................................Partita #1,2 and 3, by G. Boehm The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Processional Hymn.............................The Church’s One Foundation (#545) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles' Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer.......................................Rev. Fugh The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer.......................................Rev. Fugh The Lord's Prayer The Confirmation Introduction...............................Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Service of Confirmation The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory.....................................................................Pastoral, by D. Zipoli The Doxology The Scripture Lesson......................................................2 Timothy 1:3-8 (p. 966) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Anthem................................................How Firm a Foundation, arr. L. Larson The Sermon..........................................Nurturing the Gift of Faith, Rev. Dr. Green The Recessional Hymn.........................O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee (#430) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction and Amen...................................................3 fold Amen The Postlude....................................................................Partita #4, by G. Boehm The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"An Easter Table" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green
by SPUMCColumbus on April 8, 2024 at 4:23 am
Order of Worship August 27, 2023 11 a.m. Traditional Service The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements ...........................................Mrs. Grace Bailey The Choral Call to Worship ..........................This Is the Day the Lord Has Made The Prelude ................................................Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Hymn of Celebration ............................Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (#89) The Affirmation of Faith .......................................................The Apostles' Creed The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer.........................Mrs. Grace Bailey The Hymn of Preparation ...........Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart (#500) The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory ............................................Simple Gifts, by James Pethel The Doxology The Scripture Lesson ...........................Psalm 139:13-14 (Pew Bible, page 503) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children's Moment ............................................................Mrs. Grace Bailey The Anthem ....................................................Come Unto Me, by Mary Kay Beall The Sermon ............................................................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Hymn of Consecration ............................Spirit of Faith, Come Down (#332) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Benediction and Choral Response ......................................Dresden Amen The Postlude ..............................................................March, by Georg F. Handel The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"Reactions to Resurrection" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green - Easter Sunday
by SPUMCColumbus on April 1, 2024 at 4:34 am
Order of Worship March 30, 2024 11 a.m. Traditional Service Easter Sunday The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements The Choral Call to Worship .........................................Thine Be the Glory (#308) The Prelude.............................................The Heavens are Telling, by F.J. Haydn The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Processional Hymn.............................Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (#302) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles' Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with the Lord's Prayer The Hymn of Preparation...............Up from the Grave He Arose The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory The Doxology The Scripture Lessons The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment. (11:00 a.m. only).........................Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Anthem.................................................................The Holy City, by S. Adams The Sermons The Hymn of Consecration........................Crown Him with Many Crowns (#327) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction and Amen.........The Hallelujah Chorus, by G.F. Handel The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"How Much I Owe" - Palm Sunday - A Special Musical Presentation
by SPUMCColumbus on March 25, 2024 at 8:32 am
Order of Worship March 24, 2024 Palm Sunday 11 a.m. Traditional Service The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship ......................Rejoice, Give Thanks and Sing (#160) The Prelude................................................................................Aria, by A. Vivaldi The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Processional Hymn......................................Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (#278) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles' Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer............................Rev. Fugh The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Doxology The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance Palm Sunday: A Service of Holy Week Readings and Anthems The Closing Prayer........................................................................Rev. Dr. Green The Cross and Flame Goes Before Us into the World Special Recognition for Sue Dietrich The Benediction and Choral Response............................................3 fold Amen The Postlude...........................................Postlude on St. Theodulph, by A. Fedak