First Steps – July 6, 2020

Sometimes the best devotional is not something that one reads but what one does.  Therefore, for today, I hope that you will spend some time in reflection of the many freedoms that have been provided for you.  At the same time, I hope that you will spend time in prayer, giving thanks for what others have provided, secured, and continually give so that others can be free.

On a cosmic level, that is what Jesus did for every soul and circumstance.  John’s Gospel reminds us, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).  “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. So, if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:34-36).
Give thanks for freedom and liberty in whatever forms they are presented to you.


This Week’s Readings:

  • Monday – Revelation 2
  • Tuesday – Revelation 3
  • Wednesday – Revelation 4
  • Thursday – Revelation 5
  • Friday – Revelation 6

Please Pray for:

  • Our ministers and their families.
  • Those who are unwillingly absent.
  • The United Methodist Church family.
  • Our nation and our leaders.
  • The World.
  • The Lost.
  • The lives of those touched by the Coronavirus.

Connect: July 5-July 11 , 2020

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, June 28 | “Personal Freedom—Community Benefit”
w/ Rev. Dr. Shane Green
Worship @ 9AM, 11AM, 1PM & 4PM

Click here to join our online worshiping community.

Wednesday, July 8 | Study of the Book of Acts
w/ Rev. Dr. Green @10AM on Facebook Live / Live.spumccolumbus.com

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, July 5 | “Sunday School Live”
w/ Laura Marvets and Logan Olgetree @12PM on the SPY Instagram

Tuesday, July 7 | Cookie Decorating
w/ Sydney McRae @ the McRae home.

Check on Instagram for details and information to join.

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, July 5 | “Children’s Sermon”
w/ Sally Key Bowden & Caroline Green @ 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, & 4PM

CONNECTING SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, July 5 | “Seekers’ Sunday School”
The Gospel of Mark by Francis Chan
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, July 5 | “Bridges Sunday School”
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, July 5 | “Wildwood Sunday School”
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, July 5 | “Welcome In” Sunday School Class
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM
Contact Buddy at buddy@stpaulunitedmethodist.com for more information.

Tuesday, July 7 | “Grace Bible Study”
Why By Adam Hamilton
w/ Grace Bailey @11AM in M235 (Wildwood Classroom).
Contact Grace for more information.

Tuesday, July 7 | “Spring Harbor Bible Study”
The Book of Acts
w/ Rev. John Fugh @4PM. Contact John for more information.
Call In: (706) 507-9085  PIN 1952#

Thursday, July 9 | “Preschool Mom’s Study”
You’ll Get Through This by Max Lucado
w/ Grace Bailey @9AM in M235 (Wildwood Classroom).
Contact Grace for more information.

Friday, July 10 | Men’s Morning Bible Study
The Book of Acts
w/ Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper @6:30AM in M220 (Fellowship Hall).
Contact Buddy at buddy@stpaulunitedmethodist.com for more information.