The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude: “Nun Danket alle Gott” by Albert L. Travis The Hymn of Celebration: “We Gather Together” The Affirmation of Faith The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer – Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper, Jr. The Hymn of Preparation: “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” The Leader: “Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings” The Offertory Prayer The Offertory: “For the Beauty of the Earth” by J. Rutter The Doxology The Scripture Lesson: Mark 9:14-24 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: “The King’s Highway” by G. Young The Sermon: Questions Series: “Can Faith and Doubt Coexist?” by Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Hymn of Consecration: “Faith of Our Fathers” The Flame Goes Before Us into the World The Benediction The Postlude: “Ein’ feste Burg ist unser Gott” by A. Hessee
Order of Worship
Sunday, November 21, 2021
11:00 AM Traditional Worship
The Chiming of the Hour
The Welcome & Announcements-Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar
The Prelude: “Nun Danket alle Gott” by Albert L. Travis
The Hymn of Celebration: “We Gather Together”
The Affirmation of Faith
The Gloria Patri
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer – Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper, Jr.
The Hymn of Preparation: “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”
The Leader: “Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings”
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory: “For the Beauty of the Earth” by J. Rutter
The Doxology
The Scripture Lesson: Mark 9:14-24
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: “The King’s Highway” by G. Young
The Sermon: Questions Series: “Can Faith and Doubt Coexist?” by Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Hymn of Consecration: “Faith of Our Fathers”
The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
The Benediction
The Postlude: “Ein’ feste Burg ist unser Gott” by A. Hessee
Normally I write the Monday devotional—First Steps. This week I want you to write your own. It is Thanksgiving Week, one of my favorite holidays. Make a list of the things you are most thankful for (List at least 5).
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Now, take the next step – express your gratitude to God or to others. Then watch the gratitude spread.
Please Pray for: • An end to the Covid Crisis. • Our children as they cope with world issues. • All ministry events inside and outside the walls of St. Paul. • Families in crisis. • Loved ones battling illness. • Those seeking to find their way. • The St. Paul Church family. • The United Methodist Church family. • Our leaders, our country, and our world.
“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
Sunday, November 14, 2021 11:00 AM Traditional Worship The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude: “Prelude on an Inuit Hymnantible” by A. V. Fish The Hymn of Celebration: “Jesus Calls Us” The Affirmation of Faith The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer: Mrs. Mary Lou Jarrell The Hymn of Preparation: “My Jesus, I Love Thee” The Offertory Prayer The Offertory: “Pastorale” by J. K. Kuchar The Doxology The Scripture Lesson: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 The Passing of the Peace The Registration of Attendance The Welcome to St. Paul and Recognition of our Guests The Children’s Covenant Choir Presentation: “Do You Know Your Shepherd’s Voice?” by S. Lorde The Anthem: “Finally Home” (Solist – Mrs. Len Kilgore) by T. Roehrich The Sermon: Questions Series: “How Did We Get the Bible and How to Read It?” by Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Hymn of Consecration: “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” The Flame Goes Before Us into the World The Benediction The Postlude: “Postlude” by F. Kuhmstedt
In Ephesians 4, Paul wrote: 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
What feeds your words and your actions? Have you ever heard someone say, “I don’t know why I said that or did this?” Before there is a word spoken or an act committed, there is a desire lurking underneath. For most people when they do something contrary or out of character, what lurks underneath is calling the shots. It determines the behavior. It is like pus under an infectious scab. For the Ephesians, it was verse 31.
In order for there to be change, one must know what is underneath the surface. The key is an honest evaluation and acknowledgment. One can’t live into a new day without knowing where to start. Therefore, get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice, jealously, or anything along those lines. This week focus on what is underneath.
Please Pray for: • An end to the Covid Crisis. • Our children as they cope with world issues. • All ministry events inside and outside the walls of St. Paul. • Families in crisis. • Loved ones battling illness. • Those seeking to find their way. • The St. Paul Church family. • The United Methodist Church family. • Our leaders, our country, and our world.
“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
