First Steps – August 17, 2020

Lately I’ve been thinking about Benedictions, dismissals with blessings. One that caught my eye can be used anytime but mainly at the conclusion of a wedding ceremony:

(Minister to Couple) God the Eternal keep you in love with each other, so that the peace of Christ may abide in your home.  Go to serve God and your neighbor in all that you do.

(Minister to Congregation) Bear witness to the love of God in this world, so that those to whom love is a stranger will find in you generous friends. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you.  Amen.

Though very appropriate for a wedding, it is also good words to live by each day.  Give it a try.

This Week’s Readings:
  • Monday – Luke 11
  • Tuesday – Luke 12
  • Wednesday – Luke 13
  • Thursday – Luke 14
  • Friday – Luke 15
Please Pray for:
  • Our ministers and their families.
  • Those who are unwillingly absent.
  • The United Methodist Church family.
  • Our nation and our leaders.
  • Teachers and students as they transition.
  • The Lost.
  • The lives of those touched by the Coronavirus.

Connect: August 16 – August 22 , 2020

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, August 16 | “The Simplicity of Discipleship”
w/ Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
Worship @ 9AM, 11AM, 1PM & 4PM

Click here to join our online worshiping community.

Friday, August 21 | “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 16 | “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 16 | “Children’s Sermon”
w/ Sally Key Bowden @ 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, & 4PM

CONNECTING SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, August 16 | “Seekers’ Sunday School”
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, August 16 | “Bridges Sunday School”
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, August 16 | “Wildwood Sunday School”
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, August 16 | “Welcome In” Sunday School Class
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM
Contact Buddy for more information.

Friday, August 21 | 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.

First Steps – August 10, 2020

Often, I get asked, “What do I need to pray?”  Normally, this question is asked when a person desires a more intimate prayer life. Unfortunately, many people approach praying from a right/wrong dichotomy. One thinks there is a right way and a wrong way to pray. Therefore, one overly focuses on what the words need to be.

If I’m describing you, I offer you St. Jeanne de Chatal, Co-Foundress of the Order of the Visitation (early 17th Century).  She spent the majority of her life as a spiritual guide for so many. She said, “Sometimes put yourself very simply before God, certain of his presence everywhere, and without any effort, whisper very softly to his sacred heart whatever your own heart prompts you to say.”  

Do this continually and you will not have to worry about if it is right or wrong. Do this continually and you will have a very meaningful intimate prayer life.


This Week’s Readings:
  • Monday – Luke 6
  • Tuesday – Luke 7
  • Wednesday – Luke 8
  • Thursday – Luke 9
  • Friday – Luke 10
Please Pray for:
  • Our ministers and their families.
  • Those who are unwillingly absent.
  • The United Methodist Church family.
  • Our nation and our leaders.
  • Teachers and students as they transition.
  • The Lost.
  • The lives of those touched by the Coronavirus.

Connect: August 9 – August 15 , 2020

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, August 9 | “Restart – Back to the Basic : Live Differently”
w/ Rev. Dr. Shane Green
Worship @ 9AM, 11AM, 1PM & 4PM

Click here to join our online worshiping community.

Friday, August 14 | “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 THROUGH FELLOWSHIP

Thursday, August 13 | REAL Women’s Ministry Event
w/ Grace Bailey @6:30PM in M220 (Fellowship Hall).

Please join us for us for a much needed time of fellowship. We’ll enjoy a boxed meal and a devotional. Please call the church office (706-327-7419) or contact Grace Bailey to RSVP!

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 9 | “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 9 | “Children’s Sermon”
w/ Sally Key Bowden & Caroline Green @ 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, & 4PM

CONNECTING SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, August 9 | “Seekers’ Sunday School”
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, August 9 | “Bridges Sunday School”
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, August 9 | “Wildwood Sunday School”
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, August 9 | “Welcome In” Sunday School Class
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM
Contact Buddy for more information.

Friday, August 14 | 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.