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March 8, 2021

Sufficient Grace [Worship]

This Week’s Service:

Prelude (Jeanne and Wayne Martz)
Welcome / Announcements / The Lord’s Prayer (Laura Marvets)
Hymn: “There Is A Fountain” (Hymn 622)
Lenten Testimony: “Emptying and Filling” (The McRae Family)
Reading of Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 (Liam Burgin)
Lenten Testimony: “Emptying and Filling” (Rachel Williams)
Sermon: “Sufficient Grace” (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green)
The Sacrament of Holy Communion (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green)
Benediction (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green)
Postlude (Jeanne and Wayne Martz)

March 8, 2021

Sufficient Grace [In Person Worship]

The Church Gathers for Worship
The Welcome & Announcements – Mrs. Mary Lou Jarrell
The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar
The Prelude: “Upon The Willows” by Brook Boddie
*The Congregational Hymn: “There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood” (v. 1, 3, & 5) No. 622
*The Minister: “Let Us Unite in the Historic Confession of the Christian Church”
*The Gloria Patri
*The Scripture Lesson: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer – Mrs. Mary Lou Jarrell
The Reflective Music: “Offertory” by John Ness Beck
The Sermon: “Sufficient Grace” – Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green
The Sacrament of Holy Communion No. 12
*The Congregational Hymn: “Just as I Am, Without One Plea” (v. 1, 2, 3, & 6) No. 357
*The Flame Goes Before Us Into the World
The Benediction
The Recessional
The Postlude: “Petite Marche” by G. Tritant

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021

First Steps – March 8, 2021

G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) was an apologist in his day. He was an avid writer and artist. When he set out to define his own religion, he realized that a definition already existed in the creeds of Christianity. He likened his discovery of existing creeds to that of an English yachtsman who miscalculated his course and discovered England under the impression that it was a new island in the South Sea. He said, “I have discovered England.”

For him, the value of Christian Tradition (Church History) couldn’t be overvalued. For Chesterton, “Tradition refuses to submit to the small and arrogant oligarchy of those who merely happen to be walking about…tradition objects to [people] being disqualified by the accident of death.” I would agree because there is much to learn from those who have finished their course and have kept the faith. They continue to provide the living with examples of faith.

Never wearied of joy, Chesterton filled his days with the enjoyment of life, his friends, the love of a devoted wife, and his social causes. Though he often found himself in the political minority, his writings were widely admired. Chesterton described the saint as medicinal because [he/she] is an antidote whereas the saint restores the world to sanity by exaggerating whatever the world neglects. For me, I love his quote, “Despair does not lie in being weary of suffering, but in being weary of joy.”

Perhaps, in 2021, the focus of joy is a lesson for us. Chesterton didn’t have to look for joy, he realized it was all around him waiting to be experienced. Look for all the joy around you, see it as a gift from God. Experience it and allow God’s Spirit to minister to your soul.

This Week’s Readings:

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

Please Pray for:

Families in crisis.
Loved ones battling illness.
Those seeking to find their way.
The St. Paul Church family and our ministries.
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

March 7, 2021 – Sufficient Grace

Worship (SPUMCColumbus)

March 7, 2021 - Sufficient Grace

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This Week’s Service:

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

Connect: March 6 – March 13, 2021

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, March 7 | “Sufficient Grace”
w/ Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green
LIVE In-Person Traditional Worship @11AM in the Sanctuary (M260).

Sunday, March 7 | “Here, Not There”
w/ Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
LIVE In-Person Contemporary Worship @11AM in the Fellowship Hall (M220).

Online Pre-Recorded Worship @ 9AM & 1PM
Live Streamed Worship @11AM
Click here to join our online worshiping community.

CONNECTING OUR YOUTH

Sunday, March 7 | SPY Sunday School
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@10AM / Lounge downstairs in the Youth Building.

Sunday, March 7 | SPY Group Activities
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@5:30PM in the Youth Building.
Visit youth.spumccolumbus.com to subscribe to all things SPY.

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, March 7 | Children’s Sunday School (All Ages)
@10AM / Youth Building & Main Church Building
Contact Sally Key Bowden for more information about class locations, teachers, etc.

Sunday, March 7 | Children’s Sermon
w/ Sally Key Bowden @9AM, 11AM, & 1PM / Online Worship Service.

CONNECTING THROUGH SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, March 7 | Seekers Class (M234)
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, March 7 | Bridges Class (M235)
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, March 7 | Wildwood Class (M232)*New room location
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, March 7 | Welcome In Class (Y104)*New room location
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.

Sunday, March 7 | New Covenant Class (Y101)
w/ Michelle Hudson @10AM. Contact Michelle for more information.

Sunday, March 7 | Library Class (Y202)
w/ Tim Farmer @10AM. Contact Tim for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES

Tuesday, March 9 Tuesday Morning Bible Study (Hybrid)
The Book of Ephesians | 1st & 2nd Thessalonians
w/ Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green @10AM – 11:30AM
In-person (Fellowship Hall/M220) & On-Line on the St. Paul Website.

Tuesday, March 9 | 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, March 9 | Spring Harbor Bible Study
The Book of Joshua
w/ Rev. John Fugh @4PM at Spring Harbor at Green Island.
Contact John for more information.

Wednesday, March 10 | Trotter on TITUS
w/Emily Trotter @10AM via Instagram, follow @emilybtrotter.
Previous lessons can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

Friday, March 12 | 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.

This week | “The Work of the Holy Spirit” On-Demand Study
w/ Emily Trotter and Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
All episodes can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

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

CONNECTING THROUGH FAMILY/FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, March 10 | Family Night Supper Take Out Style
5:30PM – 6:30PM, Drive-thru in the Wildwood Avenue Circle Drive.

***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: Garden salad, baked chicken w/ gravy, field peas, carrots, cornbread, and apple pie.

CONNECTING THROUGH GIVING

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

March 3, 2021

Tuesday Morning Bible Study – Ephesians 5:1-14

Join Rev. John Fugh, Jr for a study on Ephesians and 1 & 2 Thessalonians.

"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
"Should Not Perish But Have Eternal Life" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green & Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
by SPUMCColumbus on March 18, 2024 at 4:37 am
St. Paul United Methodist Church 11:00 A.M. Traditional Worship Service March 17, 2024 Happy St. Patrick's Day The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship ....................................................................Be Joyful The Prelude...............................................Andante Cantabile, by G.P. Telemann Trombone - Patrick McGihon The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Hymn of Celebration..............................................O Worship the King (#73) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles' Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Sacrament of Infant Baptism........................William “Gordy” Norman The Baptismal Hymn of Response......................Jesus Loves Me” (#191) The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer............................Rev. Fugh Hymn of Preparation..............................................My Jesus, I Love Thee (#172) The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory............................................................Allegro, by G.P. Telemann Trombone - Patrick McGihon The Doxology The Scripture Lesson...............................................................John 3:16 (p. 864) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment......................................................Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Anthem............................The Majesty and Glory of Your Name, by T. Fettke The Sermon: Should Not Perish But Have Eternal Life, Rev.Dr. Green/Rev. Fugh The Hymn of Consecration.....................................................Are Ye Able (#530) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction and Amen..........................................Go Now in Peace The Postlude........................................................................Merifield, by J. Correll 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
"Should Not Perish But Have Eternal Life" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green & Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
by SPUMCColumbus on March 18, 2024 at 4:37 am
St. Paul United Methodist Church 11:00 A.M. Traditional Worship Service March 17, 2024 Happy St. Patrick's Day The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship ....................................................................Be Joyful The Prelude...............................................Andante Cantabile, by G.P. Telemann Trombone - Patrick McGihon The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Hymn of Celebration..............................................O Worship the King (#73) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles' Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Sacrament of Infant Baptism........................William “Gordy” Norman The Baptismal Hymn of Response......................Jesus Loves Me” (#191) The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer............................Rev. Fugh Hymn of Preparation..............................................My Jesus, I Love Thee (#172) The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory............................................................Allegro, by G.P. Telemann Trombone - Patrick McGihon The Doxology The Scripture Lesson...............................................................John 3:16 (p. 864) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment......................................................Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Anthem............................The Majesty and Glory of Your Name, by T. Fettke The Sermon: Should Not Perish But Have Eternal Life, Rev.Dr. Green/Rev. Fugh The Hymn of Consecration.....................................................Are Ye Able (#530) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction and Amen..........................................Go Now in Peace The Postlude........................................................................Merifield, by J. Correll The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him