Friday, September 4 | “The Work of the Holy Spirit” On-Demand Study w/ Emily Trotter and Rev. John Fugh Study will be posted @8AM on the St. Paul Website.
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, August 30 | “Sunday School Live” w/ Avery Ellis @12PM on the Zoom. Look for link on the SPY Instagram.
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, August 30 | “Seekers’ Sunday School” w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.
Sunday, August 30 | “Bridges Sunday School” w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.
Sunday, August 30 | “Wildwood Sunday School” w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.
Sunday, August 30 | “Welcome In” Sunday School Class w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM Contact Buddy for more information.
Friday, September 4 | 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.
Join Emily Trotter and John Fugh Jr. for this new on-demand study on the significance of the Holy Spirit in our lives today.
In This Episode:
Scriptures References: Ephesians 1:3 | 2 Corinthians 1:20 | John 14:26 | Mark 1:15 | Psalm 139:13 | Matthew 9:21 | Psalm 51:10-11 | Acts 13:22 | 2 Samuel 12:7 | Hebrews 4:12-13 | Ephesians 6:17 | Luke 11:4 | John 16:8 | Luke 9:23 | Lamentations 3:22-23 | Romans 12:1 | Acts 21:13
Recent Sermon, “Devoted Things” on August 23, 2020 (http://youtube.spumccolumbus.com)
“Man who moved out of the heart of God by sin now moves back into the heart of God through redemption. God, who moved out of the heart of man because of sin, now enters again His ancient dwelling to drive out His enemies and once more make the place of His feet glorious.” (A. W. Tozer, “God’s Pursuit of Man”)
We have the amazing love of God the Father. We have the amazing reception of Jesus. We have the amazing gift of the Holy Spirit.
We should involve God in every part of our life because God wants to be involved in every part of our life.
How do I use and become comfortable with the Holy Spirit and make Him a more intimate part of my life? Spend the time to get to know God and His love for you.
Life gives us opportunities to rely more on God and less on ourselves.
In that split second moment, we must decide where we will place our trust.
“The basis of Christian growth is to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed over and over and over again.”
Everything that we live in should come back to that Image of Christ.
Embrace the Monday through Saturday mentality of giving each day to God.
What if you embraced the gift of the Holy Spirit in your life each and every moment?
I’m a sucker for “On this day” trivia. I’m sure you’ve heard many, “On this day in so-so year, this person did this” or “On this day in so-so year, this was invented or that took place.” I don’t know why I’ve always favored this form of trivia; I just do.
Did you know that on this day, August 24, in 1759, William Wilberforce was born? Do you recognize the name? Maybe after a few minutes, something might be triggered in the back portion of your memory bank and you recall his work.
He graduated from Cambridge University in 1780 and entered Parliament. It was about that time that he met John and Charles Wesley who convinced him that he should use his office and influence to work for the moral uplift of society. A deeply devoted Christian, and because of his faith convictions, Wilberforce set his face towards the ending of the British Slave Trade. For him, there was no greater moral blight on the English conscience; therefore, he would not rest until his country recognized the injustice and horrendous cruelty forced upon another group of people.
His position was not well received, and many thought his position was unattainable because of the financial profiteering of the slave trade; however, Wilberforce wouldn’t relent. Finally, after more than twenty years of effort, a bill was passed in Parliament outlawing slave-trading in 1807. It took another twenty-six years for the complete emancipation for all slaves in the British Empire.
He was convinced that slavery was a moral evil and it was his duty to right the wrong. Behind that conviction was his faith in Jesus Christ. I would hazard to guess his efforts would not have been successful if he wasn’t driven by his conviction derived from faith. So, here are my questions for you: What drives you to not quit in the face of opposition and regardless of how high the mountain before you sits, you know you must climb it? Where do you see a moral evil that plagues society, one that must be eradicated? If we pray for God’s Kingdom to come, surely, we have to be willing to work toward that same Kingdom we so desperately desire.
This Week’s Readings:
Monday – Luke 16
Tuesday – Luke 17
Wednesday – Luke 18
Thursday – Luke 19
Friday – Luke 20
Please Pray for:
Our ministers and their families.
Friends and family members battling illness.
Those seeking to find their way.
Teachers and students as they transition.
The United Methodist Church family.
The Covid-19 Pandemic.
Our nation and our leaders.
“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: “Glorification” (Wayne Martz, Organ | by J. Dunstable) Welcome / Announcements / Prayer with Lord’s Prayer (Laura Marvets) Hymn: “Victory In Jesus” Apostles’ Creed (Rob, Sara, Sasa, Robert, and Frank Varner) Special Music: “At The Cross” (Sarah Teel, Joy Sloan, Jay Davis, Eric Buchanan, Eric Jones, and Ken Posey) Reading of Scripture (Drew Bowles) Children’s Sermon (Sally Key Bowden) Anthem: “The Eternal Gates” (Wayne and Jeanne Martz) Sermon: “Devoted Things” (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green) Hymn: “Nothing But the Blood” Benediction (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green) Postlude: “Voluntary” (Wayne Martz, Organ | by J. Stanley)
Friday, August 28 | “The Work of the Holy Spirit” On-Demand Study w/ Rev. John Fugh and Emily Trotter Study will be posted @8AM on the St. Paul Website.
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, August 23 | “Sunday School Live” w/ Logan Ogletree & Laura Marvets @12PM on the Zoom. Look for link on the SPY Instagram.
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, August 23 | “Seekers’ Sunday School” w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.
Sunday, August 23 | “Bridges Sunday School” w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.
Sunday, August 23 | “Wildwood Sunday School” w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.
Sunday, August 23 | “Welcome In” Sunday School Class w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM Contact Buddy for more information.
Friday, August 28 | 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.
