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Scripture: Acts 3, Matthew 5:6, 2 Corinthians 12:8-10
Referenced In This Episode:
A. W. Tozer’s sermon to students at Wheaton College on October 2, 1952 (“Tozer Speaks to Students”) Settle in your mind before embracing the filling of the Holy Spirit: (1) Know you can be filled, (2) Know God wants you to be filled, and (3) Desire it. When you settle these things, then present yourself to God as an empty vessel ready to be filled. (Matthew 5:6)
Sunday, October 25 | “Waiting With A Purpose” w/ Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green Online Pre-Recorded Worship @ 9AM, 11AM, & 1PM LIVE In-Person Worship @11AM in the Sanctuary (M260).
Wednesday, October 21 | “Halloween” Wednesday Night Picnic on The Quad Enjoy the fellowship of church family while enjoying a picnic style meal of BBQ sandwiches at 6pm on The Quad in front of the Youth Building. This particular Wednesday we encourage everyone – adults and children – to come dressed in a Halloween costume! Don’t forget bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Feel free to bring your own meal as well; no cost at all!
Cost $5.00 for all ages. No reservations needed.
CONNECTING YOUTH
All SPY Online events will be posted on the SPY Instagram account each week – Be sure to check in online every week!
Sunday, October 25 | High School Guys Bible Study (1) w/ Wyatt Detrick and Logan Ogletree @4PM / Youth Building.
Sunday, October 25 | High School Girls Bible Study w/ Laura Marvets and Emily Trotter @6PM / Home of Trotter Family.
Sunday, October 25 | Middle School Girls Bible Study w/ Tonya Badcock & HS Senior help @6:00PM / Youth Building.
Sunday, October 25 | Middle School Guys Bible Study w/ Logan Ogletree & HS Senior help @6:00PM / Youth Building.
Wednesday, October 28 | High School Guys Bible Study (2) w/ Wade Cliatt & Jay Marvets @7:30AM / Cracker Barrel
CONNECTING 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, October 25 | “Confirmation Sunday Service” w/ Sally Key Bowden @11AM in the Sanctuary (M260)
Sunday, October 25 | “New Confirmation Class Kickoff” w/ Sally Key Bowden, Tammy and Matthew Reynolds in the Fellowship Hall (M220).
CONNECTING SMALL GROUPS
Sunday, October 25 | “Seekers’ Sunday School” w/Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.
Sunday, October 25 | “Bridges Sunday School“ w/Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.
Sunday, October 25 | “Wildwood Sunday School” w/Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.
Sunday, October 25 | “Welcome In” Sunday School Class w/Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.
CONNECTINGBIBLE STUDIES
Tuesday, October 27 | 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, October 27 | 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, October 27 | 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, October 28 | Zoom Bible Study Psalms and Life w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @11AM-12PM on Zoom. Register attendance by emailing Mary Lou Jarrell to get the link. Thursday, October 29 | ‘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, October 30 | 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, October 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.
Friday, October 30 | “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.
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.
I remember hearing a story of Mother Teresa that has always intrigued me. She was asked in an interview, “When you pray, what do you say to God?” Her response shocked the interviewer because she answered, “I don’t usually say much, but mainly listen.” The interviewer was silent for a few moments and then asked, “Okay, when you pray, what does God say to you?” Mother Teresa answered, “Mainly He doesn’t say much but mostly listens.” Finally, the interviewer said, “I don’t understand” to which Mother Teresa responded, “If you don’t understand, I can’t explain it to you.”
What do you believe about prayer? We often describe prayer as communication with God and God to us. Yet, in our other relationships, there are times where words are never spoken and communication occurs. For instance, there were many nights where my daughter would sit next to me on the sofa, and we might go a long time without uttering a single word. But, if you ask me if we communicated, I would wholeheartedly say, “Yes.” If you asked her, she would answer the same.
Don’t discount the importance of presence. Simply being in the presence of God can be enough. The lesson is can we sit still long enough to communicate. Give it a try, it might surprise you.
This Week’s Readings:
Monday – Mark 4
Tuesday – Mark 5
Wednesday – Mark 6, Mark 7
Thursday – 1 Corinthians 13
Friday – Mark 8
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 nation and our leaders.
The Covid-19 Pandemic.
“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: “Finlandia” (Anne Walton, Piano & Wayne Martz, Organ | Recorded October 11, 2020) Welcome / Announcements / Lord’s Prayer (Laura Marvets) Hymn: “Come, Thou Almighty King” (Hymn 61) Apostles’ Creed (Homer and Pam Shuler) Sacrament of Baptism: Robert David “Bo” Bleke (Son of Michael and Campbell Bleke) Special Music: “It Is Well” (Eric Buchanan, Connor Davis, Jay Davis, Sarah Teel, Joy Sloan, and Ken Posey) Reading of Scripture (Guillermo, Randilynn, Maddie, James, and Christian Cornavaca) Children Sermon (Sally Key Bowden) Anthem: “How Firm a Foundation” (Wayne and Jeanne Martz | arr. George Keith) Sermon: “It’s OK to Raise Your Hand” (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green) Hymn: “A Charge to Keep I Have” (Hymn 413) Benediction (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green) Postlude: “Vater unser im Himmelreich” (Wayne Martz, Organ | Martin Luther)
The Inward Discipline of Study demands that we ask ourselves this question, “What does this mean to me?” According to Foster, there are four steps involved in the Discipline of Study: Repetition, Concentration, Comprehension, and Reflection. Listen to our discussion about this Discipline.
Hosts: Tommy Bridges and John Fugh, Jr.
Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth is a spiritual guidebook explaining the twelve Spiritual Disciplines and how they can bring a person closer to God. The disciplines are divided into three groups, Inward, Outward, and Corporate. The twelve disciplines are meditation, prayer, fasting, study, simplicity, solitude, submission, service, confession, worship, guidance, and celebration. The discussion of each discipline is supported with Scriptures and scholarly quotes that help readers grow closer to God.
Sunday, October 18 | “It Is Okay To Raise Your Hand” w/ Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green Online Pre-Recorded Worship @ 9AM, 11AM, & 1PM LIVE In-Person Worship @11AM in the Sanctuary (M260).
Wednesday, October 21 | Wednesday Night Picnic on The Quad Enjoy the fellowship of church family while enjoying a picnic style meal of chicken sandwiches at 6pm on The Quad in front of the Youth Building. You bring your lawn chairs or blankets and we’ll provide the hand sanitizer and food. Feel free to bring your own meal as well; no cost at all!
Cost $5.00 for all ages. No reservations needed.
Thursday, October 22 | “All Things Ukraine” REAL Event Our next REAL Women’s Ministry event is on October 22nd w/ Tammy Reynolds at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. All things Ukraine – a meal, some games and hear how our Ukrainian friends are weathering the COVID-19 storm! Please RSVP to Grace Bailey.
CONNECTING YOUTH
All SPY Online events will be posted on the SPY Instagram account each week – Be sure to check in online every week!
Sunday, October 18 | High School Guys Bible Study (1) w/ Wyatt Detrick and Logan Ogletree @4PM / Youth Building.
Sunday, October 18 | High School Girls Bible Study w/ Laura Marvets and Emily Trotter @6PM / Home of Trotter Family.
Sunday, October 18 | Middle School Girls Bible Study w/ Tonya Badcock & HS Senior help @6:00PM / Youth Building.
Sunday, October 18 | Middle School Guys Bible Study w/ Logan Ogletree & HS Senior help @6:00PM / Youth Building.
Wednesday, October 21 | High School Guys Bible Study (2) w/ Wade Cliatt & Jay Marvets @7:30AM / Cracker Barrel
CONNECTING 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, October 18 | “Seekers’ Sunday School” w/Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.
Sunday, October 18 | “Bridges Sunday School“ w/Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.
Sunday, October 18 | “Wildwood Sunday School” w/Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.
Sunday, October 18 | “Welcome In” Sunday School Class w/Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.
Sunday, October 18 | New Covenant Sunday School Class w/ Michelle Hudson @10AM. Contact Michelle for more information.
CONNECTINGBIBLE STUDIES
Tuesday, October 20 | 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, October 20 | Grace’s Study Francis Chan’s “Gospel of Mark” w/ Grace Bailey @11AM – 12:15PM in the Youth Building (Y210). Register In-Person attendance by email to Grace Bailey.
Tuesday, October 20 | 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, October 21 | Zoom Bible Study Psalms and Life w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @11AM-12PM on Zoom. Register attendance by emailing Mary Lou Jarrell to get the link. Thursday, October 22 | ‘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, October 23 | 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, October 23 | “Celebration of Discipline” On-Demand Study w/ Tommy Bridges and Rev. John Fugh, Jr. Study will be posted @8AM on the St. Paul Website.
Friday, October 23 | “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.
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.
