Prelude: “Voluntary” by J. Stanley
Welcome / Announcements / Prayer with Lord’s Prayer (Mary Lou Jarrell)
Hymn: “For All the Saints” (Hymn 711)
Apostles’ Creed (Alice Varner)
All Saints Remembrance
Special Music: “What a Beautiful Name” (Joy Sloan, Sarah Teel, Jay Davis, Eric Buchanan, Connor Davis, Eric Jones, and Ken Posey)
Reading of Scripture (Lucy and Rand Jones)
Children Sermon (Sally Key Bowden)
Anthem: “The Eternal Gates” (Wayne and Jeanne Martz | by H. Helvey)
Sermon: “A Ray of Hope” (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green)
Hymn: “Faith of Our Fathers” (Hymn 710)
Communion & Benediction (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green)
Postlude: “Glorificamus” (Wayne Martz, Organ | J Dunstable)
My family has always loved Broadway plays. It is hard to count the number of hours we have spent watching different plays. They are a source of pleasure and fun for us. One of our favorites is Hamilton (imagine that, right?). One of my favorite scenes is George Washington’s swan song, One Last Time. In his song, he quotes Micah 4:4, “Everyone shall sit under their own vine and fig tree and no one shall make them afraid…” What is not in the song is the last part of the verse, “…for the Lord Almighty has spoken.”
Micah 4 is a beautiful uplifting chapter where the prophet paints a picture of a time when the Lord’s Temple is established on a mountain, and all people shall come to the mountain where they live in peace together. There are no more wars; only peace, unity, and harmony…where everyone will sit under their own vine and under their own fig tree, and no one will make them afraid.
Sometimes we forget this promise from God. Imagine such a day! A day where conflict will be no more, and people—with all our differences—live in peace and walk in the name of the Lord. Micah 4 is a hopeful reminder of what will be; therefore, don’t lose hope. As a follower of Christ, embrace the hope of what will be. Drink from the fountain of God’s grace knowing that it will eventually lead to a place of peace for all.
This Week’s Readings:
Monday – Mark 14
Tuesday – Mark 15
Wednesday – Mark 16
Thursday – Galatians 1
Friday – Galatians 2
Please Pray for:
Families in crisis.
Friends and family members battling illness.
Those seeking to find their way.
Teachers and students as they continue to transition.
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: “Voluntary” by J. Stanley Welcome / Announcements / Prayer with Lord’s Prayer (Mary Lou Jarrell) Hymn: “For All the Saints” (Hymn 711) Apostles’ Creed (Alice Varner) All Saints Remembrance Special Music: “What a Beautiful Name” (Joy Sloan, Sarah Teel, Jay Davis, Eric Buchanan, Connor Davis, Eric Jones, and Ken Posey) Reading of Scripture (Lucy and Rand Jones) Children Sermon (Sally Key Bowden) Anthem: “The Eternal Gates” (Wayne and Jeanne Martz | by H. Helvey) Sermon: “A Ray of Hope” (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green) Hymn: “Faith of Our Fathers” (Hymn 710) Communion & Benediction (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green) Postlude: “Glorificamus” (Wayne Martz, Organ | J Dunstable)
Holy Communion Sunday, November 1 | “A Ray of Hope” w/ Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green Online Pre-Recorded Worship @ 9AM, 11AM, & 1PM LIVE In-Person Worship @11AM in the Sanctuary (M260).
Wednesday, November 4 | 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.
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 1 | High School Guys Bible Study (1) w/ Wyatt Detrick and Logan Ogletree @4PM / Youth Building.
Sunday, November 1 | High School Girls Bible Study w/ Laura Marvets and Emily Trotter @6PM / Home of Trotter Family.
Sunday, November 1 | Middle School Girls Bible Study w/ Tonya Badcock & HS Senior help @6PM / Youth Building.
Sunday, November 1 | Middle School Guys Bible Study w/ Logan Ogletree & HS Senior help @6PM / Youth Building.
Wednesday, November 4 | High School Guys Bible Study (2) w/ Wade Cliatt & Jay Marvets @7:30AM / Cracker Barrel
Thursday, November 5 | 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 1 | “Confirmation Class” w/ Sally Key Bowden, Tammy and Matthew Reynolds @5:30PM in the Fellowship Hall (M220).
CONNECTING THROUGH SMALL GROUPS
Sunday, November 1 | “Seekers’ Sunday School” w/Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.
Sunday, November 1 | “Bridges Sunday School“ w/Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.
Sunday, November 1 | “Wildwood Sunday School” w/Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.
Sunday, November 1 | “Welcome In” Sunday School Class w/Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.
CONNECTINGTHROUGH BIBLE STUDIES
Tuesday, November 3 | 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 3 | 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 3 | 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 5 | ‘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 6 | 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 6 | “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 6 | “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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