Expect Great Things
Joshua 10:6-11
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Expect Great Things [Worship]
This Week’s Service:
Prelude: “Cantabile” (Jeanne Martz, Flute | Wayne Martz, Harpsichord)
Welcome / Announcements / Prayer with Lord’s Prayer (Mary Lou Jarrell)
Hymn: “God of Grace and God of Glory” (Hymn 577)
Apostles’ Creed (Sally Key Bowden)
Special Music: “Good Grace” (Anna Fugh, Guitar)
Reading of Scripture (John Fugh, III)
Children Sermon (Sally Key Bowden)
Anthem: “I Will Wait for You” (Wayne and Jeanne Martz)
Sermon: “Expect Great Things” (Rev. John Fugh, Jr.)
Hymn: “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” (Hymn 452)
Benediction (Rev. John Fugh, Jr.)
Postlude: “Glorificamus” (Wayne Matz, Organ | J. Dunstable)
First Steps – January 11, 2021
Jesus said, 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you” (Matthew 5:2b-12).
Continue to focus on The Beatitudes. It is a call to be a certain type of person. A Kingdom Person that sees the world the way God sees it. Granted, this can be frightening because it is counter to how so many live. For instance:
* In a world where wealth equals success, blessed are the poor.
* In a world where pride and assertiveness are prized, blessed are the meek.
* In a world where not getting caught is the aim, blessed are the ones who strive for righteousness.
* In a world where ruthlessness gets promoted to the top, blessed are merciful.
* In a world where ripping people off, lying, promiscuity, betrayal are common, blessed are the pure in heart.
* In a world that thrives on violence and hostility, blessed are the peacemakers.
* In a world where the goal is to live pain-free, blessed are the persecuted.
The Beatitudes call one to look at the values of his/her culture and compare it to God’s culture. As followers of Christ, we seek God’s culture—His Kingdom. Granted, it is counter to the world, but it is worth it. “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33).
This Week’s Readings:
- Monday – Matthew 13
- Tuesday – Matthew 14
- Wednesday – Matthew 15
- Thursday – Matthew 16
- Friday – Matthew 17
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 10, 2021 – Expect Great Things
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This Week’s Service:
Prelude: “Cantabile” (Jeanne Martz, Flute | Wayne Martz, Harpsichord)
Welcome / Announcements / Prayer with Lord’s Prayer (Mary Lou Jarrell)
Hymn: “God of Grace and God of Glory” (Hymn 577)
Apostles’ Creed (Sally Key Bowden)
Special Music: “Good Grace” (Anna Fugh, Guitar)
Reading of Scripture (John Fugh, III)
Children Sermon (Sally Key Bowden)
Anthem: “I Will Wait for You” (Wayne and Jeanne Martz)
Sermon: “Expect Great Things” (Rev. John Fugh, Jr.)
Hymn: “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” (Hymn 452)
Benediction (Rev. John Fugh, Jr.)
Postlude: “Glorificamus” (Wayne Matz, Organ | J. Dunstable)
Episode 12: The Discipline of Guidance
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Hosts: Tommy Bridges and John Fugh, Jr.
In This Episode: God’s guidance is not just recognizing the voice of God. It is obeying it, too. Be encouraged to move from hearing God to obeying God. We are spiritual beings created for a relationship with our Creator. Embrace what would be different in your relationship with God if you leaned into this today. See “Hearing God” by Dallas Willard.
Scriptures: Psalm 32:8, Psalm 25:4-5, 1 John 3:1, Genesis 24, Hebrews 4:16
Connect: January 9 – January 16, 2021
CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER
Sunday, January 10 | “Expect Great Things”
w/ Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
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 10 | SPY Sunday School
w/ Laura Marvets and Logan Ogletree
@10AM / Lounge downstairs 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, January 10 | 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 10 | Children’s Sermon
w/ Sally Key Bowden @9AM, 11AM, & 1PM / Online Worship Service.
Sunday, January 10 | Confirmation Class
w/ Sally Key Bowden, Tammy and Matthew Reynolds @5:30PM / Fellowship Hall (M220).
CONNECTING THROUGH SMALL GROUPS
Sunday, January 10 | Seekers Class (M234)
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.
Sunday, January 10 | Bridges Class (M235)
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.
Sunday, January 10 | Wildwood Class (M220)
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.
Sunday, January 10 | Welcome In Class (M232)
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.
Sunday, January 10 | New Covenant Class (Y101)
w/ Michelle Hudson @10AM. Contact Michelle for more information.
CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES
Tuesday, January 12 | 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, January 12 | 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, January 12 | 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, January 13 | Zoom Bible Study (8 weeks)
The Book of Philippians
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @Noon – 1PM via Zoom
Register attendance by email to Mary Lou Jarrell (to get the Zoom link)
Friday, January 15 | 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, January 15| “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, January 15 | “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
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