St Paul Church of Columbus

November 11, 2024

In November, I always set aside time to reflect and take stock of my life. I want to recall God’s faithfulness over the past year. The Psalm understood this exercise, for Psalm 100 reminds us that “His love endures forever, and His faithfulness continues through all generations.” When we take stock of our lives, we acknowledge not only where we are now, but also how far God has brought us. These are two things I want to remember.

Take a moment to think back over this past year. There were challenges faced, difficult seasons, and uncertainties. Yet, you are still standing. Can you see God’s hand amid the struggle? In addition, this past year was also filled with laughter, love, fun, and joy. Can you see God’s hand within the blessings?

Taking stock is not about perfection, but about the process. Life is filled with both the highs and the lows, yet God is part of it all. The key is to see His hand in the journey of things. Maturity has more to do with gratitude in all things, not just the things we like. Thanksgiving is meant to be shared. It is the giving and receiving of blessings that we find contentment in all things.

Heavenly Father, we thank you for your faithfulness and goodness in our lives. Help us to cultivate hearts of gratitude, to reflect on your blessings, and to live out that thanksgiving in how we love and serve others. As we take stock of our lives, guide us by your Spirit, that we may continue to grow closer to you and be a reflection of your life to those around us. Amen.

Things to Pray About:

Pray for our Veteran’s.
Pray for spiritual maturity.
Our unwillingly absent members and shut-ins.
Pray for comfort for those who are grieving.
Wisdom for our church leaders, local leaders, and world leaders.
Family restoration through forgiveness.
Continued growth of the faith of the people.
Pray for understanding.

“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

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November 4, 2024

In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel that small acts of kindness and generosity go unnoticed or seem insignificant. But in God’s eyes, even the smallest gestures make a difference. Jesus compared a mark of discipleship to a cup of cold water given to little ones. Those generous souls will not lose their reward (Matt 10:42). Furthermore, the Kingdom of God was compared to a small mustard seed that can yield a massive harvest. A small and insignificant seed becomes something far more, like simple acts of generosity.

In our church and community, we often witness the beauty of the smallest of deeds. Perhaps a meal prepared while someone is recovering from an illness, a kind word shared during a difficult time, or a prayer uttered for someone in need are just a few examples. I’m still energized by the small act of a few people gathered around a table to make a food bag full of ingredients. One small bag after another until, eventually, 25,052 bags were made in a single morning. By setting aside three single mornings over three years, 76,200 bags were made, which equates to over 460,000 meals. On one level, small and insignificant acts became a massive harvest.

Your small acts have a ripple effect that extends far beyond our sight and understanding. Therefore, look for ways to lend a hand to a neighbor or someone in need. Seek to make another person’s life better. Ask yourself, “How can I practice small acts of kindness and generosity today?” The Hebrew writer reminds us, “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased” (Hebrews 13:16).

This Week’s Readings:
Monday – Numbers 9
Tuesday – Numbers 10
Wednesday – Numbers 11
Thursday – Numbers 12
Friday – Numbers 13

We are reading the Bible in just a little over a year! We are now reading Numbers. You may join anytime. Just mark your Bible on the chapter you started and keep up with the weekly readings.

Things to Pray About:
Pray for our country and the 2024 Presidential Election
Pray for spiritual maturity.
Our unwillingly absent members and shut-ins.
Pray for comfort for those who are grieving.
Wisdom for our church leaders, local leaders, and world leaders.
Family restoration through forgiveness.
Continued growth of the faith of the people.
Pray for understanding.

“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

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October 28, 2024

Dr. John Gladstone, an English Canadian Baptist minister, told a story about a fellow English clergyman who was serving a very small church. Each week, at the end of the service, he would offer communion for those who stayed. Week after week, only a handful of people would stay for the sacrament. One Sunday, even less stayed. The minister even questioned if he should have it because there were just a few. Eventually, he went on with what was promised. He got to the part of the liturgy where it said, “And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn…” He stopped, looked up towards heaven, and said, “God forgive me. I didn’t realize I was in such company.”

This coming Sunday is All Saints’ Sunday. This Sunday reminds us that we are in a community above and beyond time and space. In a mystical union, held together by Christ, we are connected to all those who have gone before us. Frankly, I’m comforted by this connection. I hope you are as well.

This Week’s Readings:

Monday – Numbers 4
Tuesday – Numbers 5
Wednesday – Numbers 6
Thursday – Numbers 7
Friday – Numbers 8

We are reading the Bible in just a little over a year! We are now reading Numbers. You may join anytime. Just mark your Bible on the chapter you started and keep up with the weekly readings.

Things to Pray About:

Pray for our country and the 2024 Presidential Election
Pray for spiritual maturity.
Our unwillingly absent members and shut-ins.
Pray for comfort for those who are grieving.
Wisdom for our church leaders, local leaders, and world leaders.
Family restoration through forgiveness.
Continued growth of the faith of the people.
Pray for understanding.

“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

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Worship (SPUMCColumbus)

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Hosea 2:15 and Luke 10:25-37

"Finding Hope in Uncertain Prayers" - Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on November 18, 2024 at 5:59 am
Order of Worship November 17, 2024 11:00 A.M. The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .....................................Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Choral Call to Worship ...........................................................This Is the Day The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude.........................................................Prelude in a minor, by J.S. Bach Hymn of Celebration.............................Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown (#386) Special Recognition of Riley Middleton.......................................Rev. Dr. Green The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with the Lord’s Prayer.................................Rev. Dr. Green The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory Anthem............Deep River, arr. H. Heavy; Soloist Tommy Bridges The Doxology The Scripture Lesson..........................................Ephesians 3:20-21 (p. 950-951) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment.................................................................Rev. Dr. Green The Sermon....................Finding Hope in Uncertain Prayers, Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Hymn of Consecration................................Great Is Thy Faithfulness (#140) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction.................................................................Dresden Amen The Postlude...........................................................................Gloria, by A. Raison The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"When Life Doesn't Make Sense: God's Goodness and Pain" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on November 11, 2024 at 6:01 am
11:00 A.M. Traditional Worship November 10, 2024 The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship ...................................................................Be Joyful The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude......................................................Partitas on Dennis, by F. Ashdown Hymn of Celebration.................................The Church’s One Foundation (#545) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Sacrament of Baptism..................................................................(see insert) The Pastoral Prayer with the Lord’s Prayer.........................................Rev. Fugh The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory Anthem.................................................Happy Land, arr. B. Harlan The Doxology The Scripture Lesson...........Genesis 50:15-21 (p. 42); Matthew 7:24-27 (p. 788) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment......................................................Mrs. Donna Hightower The Sermon When Life Doesn’t Make Sense: God’s Goodness & Pain.....Rev. Dr. Green The Hymn of Consecration..............................Blest Be the Tie that Binds (#557) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction and Amen...........................................Go Now in Peace The Postlude......................................................Trumpet Tune in D, by M. Sobaje The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"Living and Dying with Hope" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on November 4, 2024 at 6:14 am
Order of Worship November 3, 2024 11 a.m. Traditional Service The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements ............................................Mrs. Grace Bailey The Choral Call to Worship .........................Bretheren, We Have Met to Worship The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude..................Largo & Minuetto from Sonata in E minor, by G.F. Handel The Processional Hymn..................................................For All the Saints (#711) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) All Saints’ Recognition............................................................. Recognition of The Communion of Saints Donald Leon Baggett Willard Alan Barnes James Edwin Cummings, Jr. Alicia Hendrick Hall Jane Dykes Herndon Mary Alice Humes Terry Bovard Hurley Sally Gordy Kenimer Phillip Elliott Kirven Clarence Robert Koon Lindsay Waddell Layfield Marsengill Lillie Mae Vinson Nelson George Fredrick Schladensky H. Dan Stallings James Clarence Walton Recognition of the Communion of Saints...........................Four Lighting Tables The Collect for All Saints...............................................Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory/Anthem.................................................Celtic Laud, by C. Courtney The Doxology The Scripture Lesson.............1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 and Psalm 90:1-6, 10-12 The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Sermon...........................Living and Dying with Hope, Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Service of Holy Communion....................................................................#12 Recessional Hymn.........................................................Hymn of Promise (# 707) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction and Amen...................................................3 fold Amen The Postlude.............................................................Ein' feste Burg, by C. Kuntze The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"The Power of Words" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on October 28, 2024 at 4:56 am
Order of Worship October 27, 2024 11 a.m. Traditional Service The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements ............................................Mrs. Grace Bailey The Choral Call to Worship .........................................................I Come with Joy The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude...........................................La Fille aux cheveaudelin, by C. Debussy The Hymn of Celebration................................Grace Greater than Our Sin (#365) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Sacrament of Infant Baptism.................................Elizabeth Mayher Hamric The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer......................................Mrs. Bailey The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory.......................Open Our Eyes/Be Thou My Vision, arr. M. Hayes The Doxology The Scripture Lesson................................................Ephesians 4:17-32 (p. 951) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment......................................................Mrs. Donna Hightower The Anthem.................................................O Lord Most Holy, by Franck/Hopson The Sermon......................................The Power of Words, Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Hymn of Consecration................................Great Is Thy Faithfulness (#140) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction and Amen.................................................Together Met The Postlude......Variations on the Duet from LaMolinara, by Paisiello/Beethoven The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"Body Parts Everywhere" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on October 21, 2024 at 5:00 am
Order of Worship October 20, 2024 11 a.m. Traditional Service The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship ....................................................................Be Joyful The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude..............................................................Praeludium in F, by J.S. Bach The Hymn of Celebration....................................................Jesus Calls Us (#398) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer.........................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. Special Music.......................................................Build My Life, Mr. Jake Hess, III The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory.................................................................Adagio, by G.F. Handel The Doxology The Scripture Lesson..................................................Ephesians 4:1-16 (p. 951) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment......................................................Mrs. Donna Hightower The Anthem......................................................O Come, Angel Band, Arr. S Curry The Sermon.................................Body Parts Everywhere, Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Hymn of Consecration.................................................I Surrender All (#354) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction and Amen...........................................Go Now in Peace The Postlude.....................................................................Fuga in F, by J.S. Bach The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him

"Finding Hope in Uncertain Prayers" - Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on November 18, 2024 at 5:59 am
Order of Worship November 17, 2024 11:00 A.M. The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .....................................Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Choral Call to Worship ...........................................................This Is the Day The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude.........................................................Prelude in a minor, by J.S. Bach Hymn of Celebration.............................Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown (#386) Special Recognition of Riley Middleton.......................................Rev. Dr. Green The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with the Lord’s Prayer.................................Rev. Dr. Green The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory Anthem............Deep River, arr. H. Heavy; Soloist Tommy Bridges The Doxology The Scripture Lesson..........................................Ephesians 3:20-21 (p. 950-951) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment.................................................................Rev. Dr. Green The Sermon....................Finding Hope in Uncertain Prayers, Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Hymn of Consecration................................Great Is Thy Faithfulness (#140) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction.................................................................Dresden Amen The Postlude...........................................................................Gloria, by A. Raison The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"When Life Doesn't Make Sense: God's Goodness and Pain" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on November 11, 2024 at 6:01 am
11:00 A.M. Traditional Worship November 10, 2024 The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship ...................................................................Be Joyful The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude......................................................Partitas on Dennis, by F. Ashdown Hymn of Celebration.................................The Church’s One Foundation (#545) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Sacrament of Baptism..................................................................(see insert) The Pastoral Prayer with the Lord’s Prayer.........................................Rev. Fugh The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory Anthem.................................................Happy Land, arr. B. Harlan The Doxology The Scripture Lesson...........Genesis 50:15-21 (p. 42); Matthew 7:24-27 (p. 788) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment......................................................Mrs. Donna Hightower The Sermon When Life Doesn’t Make Sense: God’s Goodness & Pain.....Rev. Dr. Green The Hymn of Consecration..............................Blest Be the Tie that Binds (#557) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction and Amen...........................................Go Now in Peace The Postlude......................................................Trumpet Tune in D, by M. Sobaje The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"Living and Dying with Hope" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on November 4, 2024 at 6:14 am
Order of Worship November 3, 2024 11 a.m. Traditional Service The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements ............................................Mrs. Grace Bailey The Choral Call to Worship .........................Bretheren, We Have Met to Worship The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude..................Largo & Minuetto from Sonata in E minor, by G.F. Handel The Processional Hymn..................................................For All the Saints (#711) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) All Saints’ Recognition............................................................. Recognition of The Communion of Saints Donald Leon Baggett Willard Alan Barnes James Edwin Cummings, Jr. Alicia Hendrick Hall Jane Dykes Herndon Mary Alice Humes Terry Bovard Hurley Sally Gordy Kenimer Phillip Elliott Kirven Clarence Robert Koon Lindsay Waddell Layfield Marsengill Lillie Mae Vinson Nelson George Fredrick Schladensky H. Dan Stallings James Clarence Walton Recognition of the Communion of Saints...........................Four Lighting Tables The Collect for All Saints...............................................Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory/Anthem.................................................Celtic Laud, by C. Courtney The Doxology The Scripture Lesson.............1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 and Psalm 90:1-6, 10-12 The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Sermon...........................Living and Dying with Hope, Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Service of Holy Communion....................................................................#12 Recessional Hymn.........................................................Hymn of Promise (# 707) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction and Amen...................................................3 fold Amen The Postlude.............................................................Ein' feste Burg, by C. Kuntze The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"The Power of Words" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on October 28, 2024 at 4:56 am
Order of Worship October 27, 2024 11 a.m. Traditional Service The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements ............................................Mrs. Grace Bailey The Choral Call to Worship .........................................................I Come with Joy The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude...........................................La Fille aux cheveaudelin, by C. Debussy The Hymn of Celebration................................Grace Greater than Our Sin (#365) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Sacrament of Infant Baptism.................................Elizabeth Mayher Hamric The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer......................................Mrs. Bailey The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory.......................Open Our Eyes/Be Thou My Vision, arr. M. Hayes The Doxology The Scripture Lesson................................................Ephesians 4:17-32 (p. 951) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment......................................................Mrs. Donna Hightower The Anthem.................................................O Lord Most Holy, by Franck/Hopson The Sermon......................................The Power of Words, Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Hymn of Consecration................................Great Is Thy Faithfulness (#140) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction and Amen.................................................Together Met The Postlude......Variations on the Duet from LaMolinara, by Paisiello/Beethoven The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"Body Parts Everywhere" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on October 21, 2024 at 5:00 am
Order of Worship October 20, 2024 11 a.m. Traditional Service The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship ....................................................................Be Joyful The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude..............................................................Praeludium in F, by J.S. Bach The Hymn of Celebration....................................................Jesus Calls Us (#398) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer.........................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. Special Music.......................................................Build My Life, Mr. Jake Hess, III The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory.................................................................Adagio, by G.F. Handel The Doxology The Scripture Lesson..................................................Ephesians 4:1-16 (p. 951) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment......................................................Mrs. Donna Hightower The Anthem......................................................O Come, Angel Band, Arr. S Curry The Sermon.................................Body Parts Everywhere, Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Hymn of Consecration.................................................I Surrender All (#354) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction and Amen...........................................Go Now in Peace The Postlude.....................................................................Fuga in F, by J.S. Bach The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him

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