St. Paul United Methodist Church – Page 124 – Growing the Faith of the People

Episode 21: Leave Them There (Guest: Laura Marvets)

Mama and the Rev (SPUMCColumbus)

Episode 21: Leave Them There (Guest: Laura Marvets)

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Hosts: Emily Trotter and John Fugh, Jr

Guest: Laura Marvets

In This Episode: Something is emptying you … something is draining your tank. And whatever that may be, we try to redeem it on our own only to find ourselves grabbing at straws trying to fill ourselves back up. Christian maturation involves the purposeful and deliberate emptying of ourselves while giving God permission to fill us with His Holy Spirit.

Peter invites us to cast our cares onto God because He cares for us. But, when we cast our cares upon Him, do we leave them there? Can you believe that through all the trauma and struggle that God is still for you? Can you believe with confidence that He wants to create something new and fresh in you?

Scriptures: 1 Peter 5:7; Philippians 2:7

February 3, 2021March 26, 2021

Confirmation Testimony: Sandy Coolik

Each generation has a responsibility to share their faith with the next generation. Judges 2:8-15 paints a beautiful yet tragic picture. The generation who witnessed Joshua’s life followed God—A Beautiful Picture. But the generations afterwards grew up “who knew neither the Lord nor what he had done for Israel”—A Tragic Picture.

Sharing your faith with a loved one might seem fearful because it requires vulnerability. However, God always qualifies the called when we are willing to share on his behalf. I invite you to hear Sandy Coolik’s story of sharing her faith with a grandchild and hope that will strengthen you to share your faith with someone.

Episode 14: Staying the Course (Guest: Shane Green)

The Celebration of Discipline (SPUMCColumbus)

Episode 14: Staying the Course (Guest: Shane Green)

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Hosts: Tommy Bridges and John Fugh, Jr.

Guest: Rev. Dr. Shane Green

In This Episode: The purpose of the disciplines are centered around liberation and freedom from the stifling slavery to self and fear. The Christian maturation process is spiritual growth, and disciplines are a means to that end. We don’t do them to get God to love us. We engage in them because God already loves us. Our faith is more about who we are than what we do.

Disciplines give greater meaning to our lives. The more we engage in them, the more we are aware of the Kingdom of God.

“The Pilgrim’s Regress” (by C. S. Lewis) and “Free to Live: The Utter Relief of Holiness” (by John Eldredge)

We would love to hear from you. You can contact us at podcast@spumccolumbus.com.

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

First Steps – February 1, 2021

William Tyndale, an early 16th Century British reformer, who translated the New Testament into English against fierce opposition and ultimately martyred because of it, wrote:

“The Scripture urges us to do good, not in order to win God’s love but to do good because God loves us. Faith naturally results in good works. If good works are not the result, then it is only a dream, an opinion, a pretension of faith. Notice that fruit does not make a tree good. Fruit is testimony that the tree is good already.”

How true this is even today. Many people think in reverse that if we do good things, God will love us. We are already loved. God doesn’t love us more if we do good. Actually, he can’t love us more. He is love and that love is unconditional and constant. This is where we start. Any action stems from that love, because of that love; not to earn what can’t be earned.

If this is your struggle, stop trying to earn what can’t be earned. Before you do anything, allow the Holy Spirit to saturate your being with how much you are loved—not because of any action, but simply because God is love. In fact, stay in that state of being as long as needed. Don’t worry about your actions, they will come soon enough.

This Week’s Readings:

Monday – Matthew 28
Tuesday – 1 Thessalonians 1
Wednesday – 1 Thessalonians 2
Thursday – 1 Thessalonians 3
Friday – 1 Thessalonians 4

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

January 31, 2021 – Centering Down (Part 1)

Worship (SPUMCColumbus)

January 31, 2021 - Centering Down (Part 1)

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This Week’s Service:

Prelude: “Aleggro non troppo” (C P E Bach)
Welcome / Announcements / Prayer with Lord’s Prayer (Mary Lou Jarrell)
Mission Moment: Scouting Ministry (Will Burgin)
Hymn: “Love Divine” (Hymn #384)
Apostles’ Creed (Ben, Sam, Christy, and Carson Hubbard)
Sacrament of Baptism: Anne Ralston Evans
Special Music: “Hosanna” (Eric Buchanan, Jay Davis, Joy Sloan, Sarah Teel, Connor Davis, and Eric Jones)
Reading of Scripture (John and Erin Flowers)
Children Sermon (Sally Key Bowden)
Anthem: “I Am With You” (Wayne and Jeanne Martz | C. Courtney)
Sermon: “Centering Down (Part 1)” (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green)
Hymn: “Lord, I Want to be a Christian” (Hymn #402)
Benediction (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green)
Postlude: “A Mighty Fortress” (Kuntze)

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021

Connect: January 30 – February 6, 2021

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, January 31 | “Centering Down (Part 1)”
w/ Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green
LIVE In-Person Worship @11AM in the Sanctuary (M260).

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

CONNECTING OUR YOUTH

Sunday, January 31 | SPY Sunday School
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@10AM / Lounge downstairs in the Youth Building.

Sunday, January 31 | SPY Unity Night
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@5:30PM – 7:30PM 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, January 31 | 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, January 31 | Children’s Sermon
w/ Sally Key Bowden @9AM, 11AM, & 1PM / Online Worship Service.

Friday, February 5 | Confirmation Class to Camp ASSCA
w/ Sally Key Bowden, Tammy and Matthew Reynolds @4:30PM / Fellowship Hall (M220).

Sunday, February 7 | Confirmation Class return from Camp ASSCA
Return time to St. Paul UMC to be announced.

CONNECTING THROUGH SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, January 31 | Seekers Class (M234)
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, January 31 | Bridges Class (M235)
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, January 31 | Wildwood Class (M220)
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, January 31 | Welcome In Class (M232)
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.

Sunday, January 31 | New Covenant Class (Y101)
w/ Michelle Hudson @10AM. Contact Michelle for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES

Tuesday, February 2 | 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, February 2 | Grace’s Bible Study
Adam Hamilton’s “The Call: The Life and Message of the Apostle Paul”
w/ Grace Bailey @11AM – 12:15PM in room M232
Register in-person attendance by email to Grace Bailey.

Tuesday, February 2 | 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, February 3 | Zoom Bible Study (8 week-study)
The Book of Philippians
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @12Noon – 1PM via Zoom
Register attendance by email to Mary Lou Jarrell (to get the Zoom link)

Thursday, February 4 | Preschool Moms’ Group
w/ Grace Bailey @9:30AM / Fellowship Hall (M234).

Friday, February 5 | 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.

Friday, February 5 | “The Work of the Holy Spirit” On-Demand Study
w/ Emily Trotter and Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
The study will be posted on the St. Paul Website.

Friday, February 5 | “Celebration of Discipline” On-Demand Study
w/ Tommy Bridges and Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
The study will be posted on the St. Paul Website.

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.

"Self-Interest & Relationships" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green
by SPUMCColumbus on April 29, 2024 at 4:23 am
Order of Worship April 28, 2024 11 a.m. Traditional Service The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship .........Do Unto Others, by V.H. Wright | Carol Choir The Prelude...................................................................Jillian Honeycutt | Pianist The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Hymn of Celebration........................................I Love to Tell the Story (#156) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles' Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory The Doxology The Scripture Lesson......................................................Genesis 3:8-12 (pp. 2-3) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Songs...................................................................Covenant Choir The Sermon.....................................Self-Interest & Relationships, Rev. Dr. Green The Hymn of Consecration..........................Sent Forth by God’s Blessing (#664) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction and Amen...................................................3 fold Amen The Postlude.................................................................Jillian Honeycutt | Pianist The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"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

"Self-Interest & Relationships" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green
by SPUMCColumbus on April 29, 2024 at 4:23 am
Order of Worship April 28, 2024 11 a.m. Traditional Service The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship .........Do Unto Others, by V.H. Wright | Carol Choir The Prelude...................................................................Jillian Honeycutt | Pianist The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Hymn of Celebration........................................I Love to Tell the Story (#156) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles' Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory The Doxology The Scripture Lesson......................................................Genesis 3:8-12 (pp. 2-3) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Songs...................................................................Covenant Choir The Sermon.....................................Self-Interest & Relationships, Rev. Dr. Green The Hymn of Consecration..........................Sent Forth by God’s Blessing (#664) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction and Amen...................................................3 fold Amen The Postlude.................................................................Jillian Honeycutt | Pianist The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"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