Episode 9: Expect Great Things and Attempt Great Things

Mama and the Rev (SPUMCColumbus)
Mama and the Rev (SPUMCColumbus)
Episode 9: Expect Great Things and Attempt Great Things
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Join Emily Trotter and John Fugh, Jr for a study on the significance of the Holy Spirit in our lives today.

Text: Acts 2

First Steps – October 5, 2020

I’ve just started studying the book of Ephesians.  I’ve always liked this book of the Bible because it follows a logical pattern.  If this happens, then that should happen as a result.  The “if” is the first three chapters while the “then” is the last three chapters.  If God has acted in Jesus Christ, then we should live a certain way as a result of God’s action.

In the “then” portion of the letter, the reader will find practical application of his/her faith.  For instance, if God has redeemed people through the work of the cross and resurrection, then one shouldn’t be controlled by anger (Ephesians 4:26, “Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry”.) When anger flares out towards another person, correct it immediately with an act of gentleness towards the person who made you angry.  Balance the act in anger with an act in gentleness. Most fresh wounds are quickly healed with gentleness.

This week accumulate a stockpile of gentleness. Form the habit so that it becomes second nature. Then, when anger raises its ugly head, you will be able and ready to cancel it out with gentleness.


This Week’s Readings:
  • Monday – Acts 22
  • Tuesday – Acts 23
  • Wednesday – Acts 24
  • Thursday – Acts 25
  • Friday – Acts 26
Please Pray for:
  • The St. Paul Church family and our ministries.
  • Teachers and students as they transition.
  • Friends and family members battling illness.
  • Those seeking to find their way.
  • 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

October 4, 2020 | A Christian Response to Conflict (Part 1)

Worship (SPUMCColumbus)
Worship (SPUMCColumbus)
October 4, 2020 | A Christian Response to Conflict (Part 1)
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This Week’s Service:

Prelude: “Nun Bitten Wir” (Wayne Martz, Organ | by D. Buxtehude)
Welcome / Announcements / Prayer with Lord’s Prayer (Grace Bailey)
Hymn: “Christ, from Whom All Blessings Flow” (Hymn 550)
Apostles’ Creed (Bo Trotter)
Special Music: “I Can Only Imagine” (Eric Buchanan, Jay Davis, Connor Davis, Joy Sloan, and Ken Posey)
Reading of Scripture (Amy, Ryan, Rollins, and Caroline Sheffield)
Children Sermon (Sally Key Bowden)
Anthem: “For The Bread Which You Have Broken” (Jeanne and Wayne Martz)
Sermon: “A Christian Response to Conflict-Part 1” (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green)
Hymn: “Spirit of the Living God” (Hymn 393)
The Great Thanksgiving
Benediction (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green)
Postlude: “Lord Dismiss Us with Your Blessing (Sicilian Mariners)” (Wayne Martz, Organ | by A. Fedak)