“Everyone wants peace, but very few care for the things that produce it. God’s peace is with the humble and the gentle, and especially with the patient. If you will listen to God and act accordingly, you will enjoy much peace. Here is what to do. Care for nothing other than pleasing God. Do not judge others or meddle in things which do not concern you. Following this advice will spare you needless trouble. But remember that it is impossible to be entirely free of trouble and fatigue in this life… Peace can be found in offering your whole heart to God. Forget your own will, in great things and small things, thanking God equally for the pleasant and the unpleasant. Weigh everything in the same balance…”
These words were written in the 15th Century, yet they still ring true today. Peace is never the absence of struggle, but the knowledge that you belong to God. What assurance we have as a child of God. As God gives himself to us, we give ourselves to him. A bond of faith is formed, meaning that as we give ourselves to him, he gives us his peace.
Peace is internal, something on the inside, a calm resolve that sees one through the struggles of life. Remember – you belong to a God of peace.
This Week’s Readings:
Monday – Galatians 3
Tuesday – Galatians 4
Wednesday – Galatians 5
Thursday – Galatians 6
Friday – 1 Corinthians 1
Please Pray for:
Families in crisis.
Friends and family members 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
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)
In This Episode: The disease of “Constant Partial Attention” (https://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/01/opinion/01friedman.html). Accept the fact that God is in control. Until we accept this fact, we wind up exhausted. We live as though the opposite of Matthew 6:33 is true. We incorrectly believe that we must seek everything else thinking the Kingdom of God will be added afterwards. Solitude is not a place. It is something in our hearts. “Talking” is too often used to control others, ourselves, or things. If we’re silent, where’s the control?
Listen to our interview with Carlos Whittaker: http://spumccolumbus.com/podcast/episode-10-carlos-whittaker-shares-about-the-holy-spirit/
Sunday, November 8 | “A Story Within A Story” w/ Rev. John Fugh Online Pre-Recorded Worship @ 9AM, 11AM, & 1PM LIVE In-Person Worship @11AM in the Sanctuary (M260).
Wednesday, November 11 | Wednesday Night Picnic on The Quad 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.
Click Here to view pictures from our “Halloween” Wednesday Night Picnic – October 28th.
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 8 | SPY Sunday School w/ Laura Marvets and Logan Ogletree @10AM / Patio outside Youth Building
Sunday, November 8 | High School Guys Bible Study (1) w/ Wyatt Detrick and Logan Ogletree @4PM / Youth Building.
Sunday, November 8 | High School Girls Bible Study w/ Laura Marvets and Emily Trotter @6PM / Home of Trotter Family.
Sunday, November 8 | Middle School Girls Bible Study w/ Tonya Badcock & HS Senior help @6PM / Youth Building.
Sunday, November 8 | Middle School Guys Bible Study w/ Logan Ogletree & HS Senior help @6PM / Youth Building.
Wednesday, November 11 | High School Guys Bible Study (2) w/ Wade Cliatt & Jay Marvets @7:30AM / Cracker Barrel
Thursday, November 12 | 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 8 | Children’s Sunday School (All Ages) @10AM / Youth Building & Church Contact Sally Key Bowden for more information about class locations, teachers, etc.
Sunday, November 8 | “Confirmation Class” w/ Sally Key Bowden, Tammy and Matthew Reynolds @5:30PM / Fellowship Hall (M220).
CONNECTING THROUGH SMALL GROUPS
Sunday, November 8 | “Seekers Class” (M234) w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.
Sunday, November 8 | “Bridges Class” (M235) w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.
Sunday, November 8 | “Wildwood Class” (M220) w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.
Sunday, November 8 | “Welcome In Class” (M232) w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.
Sunday, November 8| “New Covenant Class” (Y101) w/ Michelle Hudson @10AM. Contact Michelle for more information.
CONNECTINGTHROUGH BIBLE STUDIES
Tuesday, November 10 | 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 10 | 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 10 | 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 12 | ‘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 13 | 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 13 | “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 13 | “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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