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First Steps – September 5, 2022

 I had lunch with a family member the other day and this person said they are reading the Bible, from cover to cover, for the first time. This is the first attempt in reading the entire Bible. After our lunch, I thought of St. Augustine’s love for the scriptures. He wrote:

     To be a student of the Bible you need to read it. Even if you can’t understand all of it, you will do well to read all of it. Get to know these books. Memorize a few passages. Become familiar with Holy Scripture.
     Once you know what is between the covers of the Bible, you can begin to study it more intelligently. Important teachings regarding faith and living are clear first lessons. This light will eventually help illuminate the more difficult parts. The things you are sure about will help you with the things that seem uncertain…comparing various translations can make a difficult verse easier to understand. One may be explained by the other. Both may contain something valuable to a careful reader.
    Faith is the most important ingredient in Bible study. Someone said, “If you don’t believe, you won’t understand.” (On Christian Doctrine).

The North African Bishop is correct. To understand it, we must read it.  There is no equivalent substitute. The more we become familiar with the scriptures, the greater our understanding. Be a student of the Bible.


 

This Week’s Readings:
Monday – Hebrews 2
Tuesday – Hebrews 3
Wednesday – Hebrews 4
Thursday – Hebrews 5
Friday – Hebrews 6


Prayer Requests:
*Teachers, students, and parents coping with anxiety.
*Heal those who are sick and protect those who are not.
*Comfort those who are grieving and in distress.
*Wisdom for our leaders as they navigate through uncertain times.
*Guidance for those seeking to find their way.
*Continued Growth Inside and Outside the Walls of St. Paul UMC.

“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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September 4, 2022 Announcements with Mary Lou!

The Church office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, for Labor Day.
Fall Bible Studies – most will start back after Labor Day but a few have already started. Shane’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study will return this week (9/6) and Grace’s Bible Study will return next Tuesday, 9/13.
Announcements this week with Mary Lou!
Family Night Suppers have returned – the menu for this week is oven BBQ chicken, baked beans, fried okra, rolls, full salad bar, brownies and ice cream. John Fugh will lead the program on “My Favorite Psalm”. Make reservations through the church office.
Children’s choirs and handbells will return this week! Come sing and ring! You can find info on Handbells, The Covenant Choir, and Carol Choir online. Snack supper is just $1 and is available to both children’s choirs at 5:30 p.m. on Sundays.
Save the Date for St. Paul for All – Sunday, October 23!! This year’s focus will be on fighting hunger!! We will pack 25,000 meals in one Sunday morning which will be sent to starving communities around the world
Locally, we will be helping Wynnton Neighborhood Network with a “Pack the Trailer – Pack the Pantry” food drive which will begin next Sunday, 9/11 and end on Sunday, 10/23

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August 21, 2022 – “Relationship over Religion” – Rev. John Fugh, Jr

Worship (SPUMCColumbus)
Worship (SPUMCColumbus)
August 21, 2022 - "Relationship over Religion" - Rev. John Fugh, Jr
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Contemporary Worship Service/Luke 6:1-11

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Sunday Morning Worship – LIVE Stream

Order of Worship
Sunday, August 28, 2022
11:00 AM Traditional Worship

The Chiming of the Hour
The Welcome & Announcements by Mrs. Laura Marvets
The Choral Call to Worship: “This Is the Day”
The Prelude: “Maestoso” by G. F. Handel
The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar
The Hymn of Celebration: “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
The Affirmation of Faith
The Gloria Patri
The Baptism of Carolyn Caldwell “CeCe” Stone
The Baptismal Hymn of Response: “Jesus Loves Me”
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer by Mrs. Laura Marvets
The Hymn of Preparation: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory: “Sicilienne” by Maria-Theresia V. Paradis
The Doxology
The Scripture Lesson: Luke 6:1-11
The Passing of the Peace
The Welcome & Registration of Attendance
The Children’s Moment by Mrs. Jessica Stanley
The Anthem: “With a Voice of Singing” by R. Shaw
The Sermon: Relationship Over Religion by Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
The Hymn of Consecration: “Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing”
The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World
The Benediction and Choral Response: “Dresden Amen”
The Postlude: “Hymn to Joy” by W. Held

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First Steps – August 29, 2022


      A sick person is not necessarily sick all over. Certain organs may be perfectly healthy.  Someone may be desperately ill and still have good eyesight.  While some bodily members may be weak, others are very strong.
     It is the same way in the spiritual life. One may be healthy in this and that area, but not in another. There is always some imperfection. 
     For this reason, Christians are instructed by their Lord not to be judgmental of others. Regardless of who or what they are, the rule applies. They could be outcasts of society, bad people.  But we are to consider everyone the same way.  Never judge, despise, and classify another person. Regard everyone as flawless.  If someone is crippled, see that person as not crippled.  It is an indicator of purity of heart when you can look at a sinner and have mercy, notice a weak person, and feel compassion.
     Christians will have an attitude that is simply different from secular people.  Their minds work another way.  They belong to another world.  We belong to Christ.  

This is a small piece of a larger homily whose author is lost to history; however, I think it is good advice, particularly in relationships and marriages. The preacher’s advice of “never classify another person, regard everyone as flawless, [know that you] belong to Christ” are assets in any relationship.  

Put these to practice!  See where it leads you…I would guess to greener pastures.   
 


 

This Week’s Readings:
Monday – Titus 2
Tuesday – Titus 3
Wednesday – Jude1-25
Thursday – Philemon 1-25
Friday – Hebrews 1


Prayer Requests:
*Teachers, students, and parents as the school year continues.
*Heal those who are sick and protect those who are not.
*Comfort those who are grieving and in distress.
*Wisdom for our leaders as they navigate through uncertain times.
*Guidance for those seeking to find their way.
*Continued Growth Inside and Outside the Walls of St. Paul UMC.

“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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