Growing the Faith of the People
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Order of Worship
Sunday, January 30, 2022
11:00 AM Traditional Worship
The Chiming of the Hour
The Welcome & Announcements by Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar
The Prelude: “Toccata” by Johann Pachelbel
The Hymn of Celebration: “Lead On, O King Eternal”
The Affirmation of Faith
The Gloria Patri
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer by Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
The Hymn of Preparation: “Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service”
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory: “Pastorale” by Andrew Fletcher
The Doxology
The Scripture Lesson: Matthew 5:38-48
The Passing of the Peace
The Registration of Attendance
The Welcome to St. Paul and Recognition of our Guests
The Children’s Moment with Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Anthem: “Carried By Love” by S. Boersma & D. Lantz
The Sermon: “Be the Difference Series: The Extra Mile” by Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Hymn of Consecration: “Freely, Freely”
The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
The Benediction
The Postlude: “Postlude” by Theodore Dubois
Contemporary Worship Service
Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green
“Be the Difference: The Extra Mile”
| It was said that Alexander the Great had a completely artificial pedigree constructed from his lineage. On one side of his lineage, he “traced” his origin back to Achilles and Andromache; on the other side, he “traced” his lineage back to Perseus and Hercules. Perhaps he did this to strengthen his claim as world conqueror or to find some level of personal meaning. The quest for personal meaning is frequently the reason people pursue genealogies. Everyone longs to belong to something or someone. There is something about belonging that gives purpose and meaning. This is not lost on the Bible. The central theme in both testaments is God’s love for human beings to belong to him. I don’t know if you have read John 1 lately, but there are two interesting verses that I hope you will meditate on: “Yet to all who did receive him [Christ], to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. “(Vrs 12,13). Do you know you are a child of God? Spiritually speaking, this is your genealogy, your lineage. The key is, do you know it? Do you live it? I hope you do.  This Week’s Readings: * Monday – Acts 6 * Tuesday – Acts 7 * Wednesday- Acts 8 * Thursday – Acts 9 * Friday- Acts 10 Prayer Requests: * Continued Growth Inside and Outside the Walls of St. Paul UMC. * Strengthen our Country and Leaders, here and abroad. * Heal those who are sick and protect those who are not. * Give our leaders extra wisdom as they navigate this pandemic and economic uncertainty. * Help those seeking to find their way. |
| “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 |
Join Dr. Green in his Bible Study on Tuesdays at 10AM.
Join Mary Lou on a journey through the book of Ruth to learn more about how God can work in ways we don’t always see. Thanks be to God! Please read Ruth 2: 5 -13 before gathering, and here’s a question to ponder: What is the kindest thing you’ve seen someone do for another person?
Contact marylou@stpaulunitedmethodist.com if you have any questions or need the Zoom link. All are welcome!
