In This Episode: The Disciplines are a means to an end. The desired end of the Disciplines is freedom. There is freedom in submission. The desire to always get our own way is bondage. We’re all tempted to do it our own way. We must daily look at the example of Christ who not only submitted to dying on a cross, but he also submitted to a cross-life. When we step outside the boundaries set by God, the is no rest and there is no peace. Whatever God wants to do for you, He begins by doing it in you.
Sunday, November 15 | “What God Wants To Do In You” w/ Rev. John Fugh Online Pre-Recorded Worship @ 9AM, 11AM, & 1PM LIVE In-Person Worship @11AM in the Sanctuary (M260).
Sunday, November 15 | Sunday Night Picnic on the Quad Due the inclement weather on Wednesday, November 11, we rescheduled “Picnic on the Quad” to Sunday night at 6pm. Due to the time change, new outdoor lighting has been installed to allow us to continue to enjoy our weekly fellowship together! Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, November 18 | Wednesday Night Picnic on The Quad Our weekly fellowship gathering continues! Enjoy the fellowship of church family while enjoying a picnic style meal at 6pm on The Quad in front of the Youth Building. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Feel free to bring your own meal as well; no cost at all! *If inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
Cost of St. Paul meal is $5.00 for all ages. No reservations needed.
CONNECTING OUR YOUTH
All SPY Online events will be posted on the SPY Instagram account each week – Be sure to check in online every week!
Sunday, November 15 | SPY Sunday School w/ Laura Marvets and Logan Ogletree @10AM / Patio outside Youth Building
Sunday, November 15 | High School Guys Bible Study (1) w/ Wyatt Detrick and Logan Ogletree @4PM / Youth Building.
Sunday, November 15 | High School Girls Bible Study w/ Laura Marvets and Emily Trotter @6PM / Home of Trotter Family.
Sunday, November 15 | Middle School Girls Bible Study w/ Tonya Badcock & HS Senior help @6PM / Youth Building.
Sunday, November 15 | Middle School Guys Bible Study w/ Logan Ogletree & HS Senior help @6PM / Youth Building.
Thursday, November 19 | High School Girls Bible Study (2) w/ Laura Marvets and Emily Trotter @7AM / Midtown Coffee
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, November 15 | Children’s Sunday School (All Ages) @10AM / Youth Building & Church Contact Sally Key Bowden for more information about class locations, teachers, etc.
Sunday, November 15 | “Confirmation Class” w/ Sally Key Bowden, Tammy and Matthew Reynolds @5:30PM / Fellowship Hall (M220).
CONNECTING THROUGH SMALL GROUPS
Sunday, November 15 | “Seekers Class” (M234) w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.
Sunday, November 15 | “Bridges Class” (M235) w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.
Sunday, November 15 | “Wildwood Class” (M220) w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.
Sunday, November 15 | “Welcome In Class” (M232) w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.
Sunday, November 15 | “New Covenant Class” (Y101) w/ Michelle Hudson @10AM. Contact Michelle for more information.
CONNECTINGTHROUGH BIBLE STUDIES
Tuesday, November 17 | Shane’s Women’s Group Books of Ephesians and 1st & 2nd Thessalonians w/ Rev. Dr. Shane Green @10AM – 11:30AM In-Person M220 (Fellowship Hall) & online on the St. Paul Website.
Tuesday, November 17 | Grace’s Study Francis Chan’s “Gospel of Mark” w/ Grace Bailey @11AM – 12:15PM in room M232. Register In-Person attendance by email to Grace Bailey.
Tuesday, November 17 | 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, November 19 | ‘Pre-School Moms’ Class Intentional Parenting w/ Grace Bailey @9:30AM– 11AM in Room M235 Register in-person attendance by email to Grace Bailey.
Friday, November 20 | Men’s Morning Bible Study The Book of Acts w/ Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper @6:30AM in M220 (Fellowship Hall). Contact Buddy for more information.
Friday, November 20 | “The Work of the Holy Spirit” On-Demand Study w/ Emily Trotter and Rev. John Fugh, Jr. Study will be posted @8AM on the St. Paul Website.
Friday, November 20 | “Celebration of Discipline” On-Demand Study w/ Tommy Bridges and Rev. John Fugh, Jr. Study will be posted @8AM on the St. Paul Website.
CONNECTING THROUGH GIVING
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In The Episode: God brings us to places of impossibility to show us that it is possible through Him. The Holy Spirit leads us to places where we believe that dry bones are still resurrected today. We believe that the most significant thing that can happen is that we are no longer dismember but remembered. “I don’t want to be where God was, I want to be where God is.” Martin Luther regarding John 3:16: The Gospel in Miniature.
This Week’s Service:
Prelude: Adagio by A. Corelli (Ruslan Apostolov, Violin | Ina Apostolova, Cello | Wayne Martz, Harpsichord)
Welcome / Announcements / Lord’s Prayer (Laura Marvets)
Hymn: “Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know” (Hymn 163)
Apostles’ Creed (Matthew and Tammy Reynolds)
Special Music: Sinking Deep (Anna Fugh and Sam Stephens)
Reading of Scripture (Logan Ogletree)
Children Sermon (Sally Key Bowden)
Anthem: “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” (Jennifer Akin, Solo)
Sermon: “A Story Within A Story” (Rev. John Fugh, Jr.)
Hymn: “Amazing Grace” (Hymn 378)
Benediction (Rev. John Fugh, Jr.)
Postlude: “Vivace & Allegro” by A. Corelli (Ruslan Apostolov, Violin | Ina Apostalova, Cello | Wayne Martz, Organ)
