Growing the Faith of the People
This podcast is from a sermon series. The Scripture Lesson is from Luke 7:36-50.
The Sermon is entitled, “Be the Difference: Pain Is Universal,” by Rev. Dr. Shane Green.
When you generously give something, it is rewarding to know that your actions MATTER!! Mr. Johnny Williams will be here for Family Night Supper to talk about the ways you, at St. Paul, have helped save lives through the American Red Cross. We will have a supper of delicious Chicken Alfredo, an awesome menu pick for a cold January evening. Then, Mr. Williams will give us an update on how St. Paul’s gifts continue to make an impact. Please join us!
RSVP at http://spumccolumbus.com/supper/
This Week’s Broadcast:
Sunday, January 23, 2022
11:00 AM Traditional Worship
The Chiming of the Hour
The Welcome & Announcements – Mrs. Grace Bailey
The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar
The Prelude: “Intermezzo” by Joseph Rheinberger
The Hymn of Celebration: “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
The Affirmation of Faith
The Gloria Patri
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer by Mrs. Grace Bailey
The Hymn of Preparation: “Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know”
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory: “Voluntary in d minor” by Samuel Long
The Doxology
The Scripture Lesson: Luke 7:36-50
The Passing of the Peace
The Registration of Attendance
The Welcome to St. Paul and Recognition of our Guests
The Children’s Moment – Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Anthem: “All Things Work Together for Good” by C. Curry
The Sermon: “Be the Difference Series: Pain is Universal” by Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Hymn of Consecration: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
The Benediction
The Postlude: “Tiento” by Gabriel Menalt
Contemporary Worship Service
Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green
“Be the Difference: Pain Is Universal”
| William Tyndale translated the Bible into English during the 16th Century. He believed every person could read and understand the scriptures if they had it written in their language. Eventually, he gave his life for his beliefs. In one of his sermons, he said: “Love is not the cause of forgiveness. Forgiveness causes love. The more we are forgiven, the more we love…but when the gospel of Christ demonstrates how God loves us first, forgives us, and has mercy on us then we love again. As the saying goes, ‘Summer is near because the tree blossom.’ The blossoms do not bring summer. Summer brings the blossoms.” Reflecting on his sermon, I realize the order of things. Often, we think we are to generate love for others as if we have a vat of love that we simply draw from for our relationships. Unfortunately, I don’t think that vat exists—it would be nice if it did. However, when we are loved first—the New Testament describes this love in the form of God’s forgiveness—then our heart changes to the point that love naturally flows out of that change. If it is difficult to love others, spend time focusing on forgiveness. Allow God to love first, receive his love through his Spirit. Don’t worry about the relationship with others until you fully receive God’s love. Then, every other relationship will take care of itself.  This Week’s Readings: * Monday – Luke 21 * Tuesday – Luke 22 * Wednesday- Luke 23 * Thursday – Luke 24 * Friday- Acts 1 Prayer Requests: * Continued Blessings in the New Year 2022! * Strengthen the St. Paul United Methodist Church family. * 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.
