First Steps – May 25, 2020

Saint Gregory walked along the beach and noticed the shells and weeds which the waves had deposited on the sand.  Another wave would come along and take some of them back into the sea.

However, the big rocks of the coastline stood firm and immovable even though the waves beat upon them violently.  He thought how some people were tossed about by afflictions and other courageous souls stood firm and unmoved.

It brought to his mind the Psalm: “Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck.  I sink in the miry depths, where there is no foothold” Psalm 69:1.

We don’t have to be tossed here and there by our circumstances.  We are followers of Christ.  Because He has already overcome the world, those who are His followers are overcomers too. Be reminded of this today!

Ye though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.


This Week’s Readings:

  • Monday – Hebrews 6
  • Tuesday – Hebrews 7
  • Wednesday – Hebrews 8
  • Thursday – Hebrews 9
  • Friday  – Hebrews 10

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.

Connecting May 24 – May 30

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, May 24 | “Eyes of Faith”
Worship @ 9AM, 11AM, 1PM & 4PM

Click here to join our online worshiping community.

Monday, May 25 – Friday, May 29 | Mid-Day Prayer
Each Weekday @ 12:15PM

CONNECTING YOUTH

Sunday, May 24 | “Sunday School Live”
w/ Laura Marvets @10:30AM on Instagram

Tuesday, May 26 | Round 7 of “SPY Quarantine Olympics”
w/ St. Paul Youth Leaders @ 5PM on Instagram


Wednesday, May 27 | Mid-Week Catch Up
w/ St. Paul Youth Leaders @7PM on Instagram


Thursday, May 28 | Finals of “SPY Quarantine Olympics”
w/ St. Paul Youth Leaders @5PM on Instagram

CONNECTING CHILDREN

All Children’s Online events will be posted on Sally’s YouTube Channel @3:30PM
You can also stay up to date on St. Paul Kids Events on Instagram.
Sunday, May 24 | “Children’s Sermon”
w/ Sally Key Bowden @ 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, & 4PM

Tuesday, May 26 & Thursday, May 28 | Daily St. Paul Kid’s Video
w/ Sally Key Bowden @3:30PM on YouTube.

CONNECTING SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, May 24 | “Seekers’ Sunday School”
The Gospel of Mark by Francis Chan
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, May 24 | “Bridges Sunday School”
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, May 24 | “Wildwood Sunday School”
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, May 24 | “Welcome In” Sunday School Class
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM
Contact Buddy at buddy@stpaulunitedmethodist.com for more information.

Tuesday, May 26 | “Grace Bible Study”
You’ll Get Through This by Max Lucado
w/ Grace Bailey @11AM. Contact Grace for more information.

Tuesday, May 26 | “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, May 28 | “Preschool Mom’s Study”
You’ll Get Through This by Max Lucado
w/ Grace Bailey @9AM. Contact Grace for more information.