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First Steps – November 1, 2021


1-2 Please, God, no more yelling, no more trips to the woodshed.
Treat me nice for a change; I’m so starved for affection.
2-3 Can’t you see I’m black-and-blue, beaten up badly in bones and soul?
God, how long will it take for you to let up?
4-5 Break in, God, and break up this fight; if you love me at all, get me out of here. I’m no good to you dead, am I? I can’t sing in your choir if I’m buried in some tomb!
6-7 I’m tired of all this—so tired. My bed has been floating forty days and nights on the flood of my tears. My mattress is soaked, soggy with tears. The sockets of my eyes are black holes; nearly blind, I squint and grope. (Psalm 6:1-7, The Message).

In this passage, David speaks to God as though he is talking to someone who is unaware of his situation or suffering. It seems as if David thinks God is not taking care of him and knows nothing of his problems. But no matter how deep the despair, the eyes of faith can find plenty of goodness in God. The storm may not cease at once. Therefore, cast your anchor of faith, allow it to stand firm, and know that God will surely preserve and keep the ship from destruction (Paraphrased from John Knox’s notes on Psalm 6).

The same David who wrote Psalm 6 also wrote, “weeping may last for the night, but joy comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5).  When in the storm, hold on until the joy comes!





This Week’s Readings:
• Monday – Matthew 11 | Matthew 12 | Matthew 13
• Tuesday – Matthew 14 | Matthew 15 | Matthew 16
• Wednesday- Matthew 17 | Matthew 18 | Matthew 19
• Thursday – Matthew 20 | Mathew 21 | Matthew 22
• Friday- Matthew 23 | Matthew 24 | Matthew 25


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


S2E3: The Good, The Bad, and God’s Grace

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S2E3: The Good, The Bad, and God's Grace
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Hosts: Emily Trotter and John Fugh, Jr.

In This Episode: In his book “Free to Live,” John Eldredge wrote, “We cannot begin to truly face our lives in the light of God’s goodness until we know we are under His grace … that all is forgiven.” The implications of this are overwhelming. We are not born with a limited amount of God’s grace. Just when we think we’ve exhausted it, we’re amazed that God has more to give!

Click on the following link to listen to Emily’s sermon, “All about that Grace.” http://spumccolumbus.com/podcast/october-10-2021-all-about-that-grace-emily-trotter/

We would love to hear from you. Email us at podcast@spumccolumbus.com.

October 24, 2021 – How to Disagree And Not Lose Your Head or Your Friends

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October 24, 2021 - How to Disagree And Not Lose Your Head or Your Friends
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This Week’s Service:
The Prelude: “Cantible” by Noel Rawsthorne
The Hymn of Celebration: “To God Be the Glory”
The Affirmation of Faith
The Gloria Patri
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer: Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper
Hymn of Preparation: “Just as I Am”
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory: “Allegro” by Stanley
The Doxology
The Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 4:17-32
The Passing of the Peace
The Registration of Attendance
The Welcome to St. Paul and Recognition of our Guests
The Children’s Moment: Children’s Carol Choir Singing “The Fish Caught Him” by R. Cox
The Anthem: “Creation Will Be at Peace” by A. Page
The Sermon: Questions Series: “How to Disagree And Not Lose Your Head or Your Friends?” by Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Hymn of Consecration: “My Hope Is Built (The Solid Rock)”
The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
The Benediction
The Postlude: “Wo Gott zum Haus” by J.G. Walther

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How to Disagree And Not Lose Your Head or Your Friends? [Worship]

This Week’s Service:

The Welcome & Announcements: Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper
The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar
The Prelude: “Cantible” by Noel Rawsthorne
The Hymn of Celebration: “To God Be the Glory”
The Affirmation of Faith
The Gloria Patri
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer: Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper
Hymn of Preparation: “Just as I Am”
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory: “Allegro” by Stanley
The Doxology
The Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 4:17-32
The Passing of the Peace
The Registration of Attendance
The Welcome to St. Paul and Recognition of our Guests
The Children’s Moment: Children’s Carol Choir Singing “The Fish Caught Him” by R. Cox
The Anthem: “Creation Will Be at Peace” by A. Page
The Sermon: Questions Series: “How to Disagree And Not Lose Your Head or Your Friends?” by Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Hymn of Consecration: “My Hope Is Built (The Solid Rock)”
The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
The Benediction
The Postlude: “Wo Gott zum Haus” by J.G. Walther

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First Steps – October 25, 2021

A good friend of mine recently shared with me a Centering Prayer based on the acronym RAIN. Centering Prayer is similar to meditation where one’s focus is inward asking God to join in a person’s reflections and inner journey. The focus is not on the outside but the inside that is most important. Frankly, I really like this prayer and have been using it over the last month.

Give this a try – Sit quietly for a few moments. Focus on your breathing, slow it down if possible. Then ask God to help you:

R: Recognize—Consciously acknowledge your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

A: Allow—Allow what you recognized to simply be there, without trying to fix or avoid it.

I: Investigate—Ask yourself, “What wants the most attention and how am I experiencing this?”

N: Nurture—Release judgment, criticism, and shame.

In a world of information overload, strife, and conflict, this method of prayer can be very helpful. If this method of prayer is new to you, try it a number of times—the key is to not get in a hurry and stay as long as needed.


 

This Week’s Readings:
-Monday – 2 Corinthians 7 | 2 Corinthians 8 | 2 Corinthians 9 | 2 Corinthians 10
-Tuesday – 2 Corinthians 11 | 2 Corinthians 12 |2 Corinthians 13
-Wednesday- Matthew 1 | Matthew 2 | Matthew 3 | Matthew 4
-Thursday – Mathew 5 | Matthew 6 | Matthew 7
-Friday- Matthew 8 | Matthew 9 | Matthew 10

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


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