First Steps – October 4, 2021

While driving my car the other day, I did something that I seldom ever do. I nearly ran out of gas. Normally, I’m the type of person who fills the tank when it reaches a certain level, where there are about 40 miles left before empty. I have a friend that doesn’t even think about filling the tank until it is less than 5 miles remaining. Frankly, that would drive me crazy.

However, while filling my tank, I wondered if people do the same with their faith. Do we wait until there is nothing left before we seek to fill it up again? Followers of Christ live with a “receiving and giving,” “inflow and outflow” type of rhythm. This means that there will be times where we give – which can empty the tank, but we are to fill it again with the sabbath, prayer, and personal study. When we don’t fill the tank up again, we are more prone to moral mistakes and faulty judgments.

In Mark 6, Jesus sent out the 12 Apostles (verses 7-12). They returned and reported to Jesus, and he immediately led them to a place of solitude (verses 30-31). How interesting that after giving themselves in ministry, Jesus wanted them to retreat to be restored.

So, as for our “gas tanks,” we don’t have to wait until we are bone dry to be filled.

 


This Week’s Readings:
  • Monday – Mark 11 | Mark 12
  • Tuesday -Mark 13 | Mark 14
  • Wednesday- Mark 15 | Mark 16
  • Thursday – Galatians 1 | Galatians 2
  • Friday- Galatians 3 | Galatians 4
Please Pray for:
  • An end to the Covid Crisis.
  • Our children as they cope with world issues.
  • All upcoming 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 

Connect: October 2 – 9, 2021

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, October 3 | Traditional Worship Services
8:30AM // ILLGES CHAPEL (M250)
11AM // SANCTUARY (M260) and LIVE STREAMED
Sermon Series: Questions I’ve Always Wanted to Ask:
“Sacraments – What and Why?”
(Rev. Dr. Shane Green)

Sunday, October 3 | Contemporary Service (In Person):
11AM // FELLOWSHIP HALL (M220)
Sermon Series: Questions I’ve Always Wanted to Ask:
“Blessed Are Those Who Mourn”
(Rev. John Fugh, Jr. )

Sunday, October 3 | Live Streaming Worship Online & Audio:
Only available for the 11AM Traditional Worship Service
live.spumccolumbus.com or for audio-only call (205) 825-9484

CONNECTING OUR CHILDREN

All Children’s Online events will be posted on St. Paul Kids Instagram account each week – Be sure to check in online every week!

Sunday, October 3 | Children’s Sunday School (All Ages)
@10AM / Youth Building & Main Church Building
Contact Grace Bailey for more information about class locations, teachers, etc.

Sunday, October 3 | Children’s Moment
w/  children meet Shane or John in the Chancel area for a devotional and prayer during the 11AM Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary (M260).

Sunday, October 3 | Cub Scout Meeting
@3PM/ Youth Building Porch/Hewitt Quad
Contact Will Burgin for more information.

Sunday, October 3 | Boy Scout Meeting
@3:30PM/ Main Building, Room M230
Contact Will Burgin for more information.

Sunday, October 3 | Acolyte Training
@4:30PM in the Sanctuary (M260).
Contact Grace Bailey for more information.

Sunday, October 3 | Carol Choir Rehearsal (Kindergarten & First Grades)
@5PM in the Contemporary Worship Center (M270)
Contact Wayne Martz for more information.

Sunday, October 3 | Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Second – Fifth Grades)
@6PM in the Contemporary Worship Center (M270)
Contact Wayne Martz for more information.

CONNECTING OUR YOUTH

Sunday, October 3 | SPY Sunday School
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@10AM / Lounge downstairs in the Youth Building.

Sunday, October 3 | SPY Activities & Small Groups
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@5:30PM in the Youth Building and on the Quad

Wednesday, October 6 | SPY Mid-week Bible Study
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@5:30PM in Room Y206 located in the Youth Building.

CONNECTING THROUGH SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, October 3 | Seekers Class (M234)
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, October 3 | Bridges Class (M235)
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, October 3 | College/Young Adult Class (Youth Office)
w/ Jay Marvets @ 10AM. Contact Jay for more information.

Sunday, October 3 | Wildwood Class (M150)
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, October 3 | Welcome In Class (Y104)
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.

Sunday, October 3 | New Covenant Class (Y101)
w/ Michelle Hudson @10AM. Contact Michelle for more information.

Sunday, October 3 | Library Class (M241)
w/ Tim Farmer @10AM. Contact Tim for more information.

Sunday, October 3 | Wesley-Miller-Wilson Class (M232)
w/ Joe Morrow @10AM. Contact Joe for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES

Tuesday,  October 5  | Tuesday Morning Bible Study
1st & 2nd Thessalonians
w/ Rev. Dr. Shane Green @10A in M232 and live-streamed @spumccolumbus.com.
Contact Kathy Hollon for more information.

Tuesday, October 5 | Grace Bible Study
The Study of Deuteronomy
w/ Grace Bailey @11AM – 12:15PM in room M234
Contact Grace for more information.

Tuesday,  October 5 | Telephone Bible Study
The Book of Matthew
w/ Rev. John Fugh @4PM at By Phone – 205.825.9484
Contact John for more information.

Wednesday, October 6 | Online Bible Study: The Names of God
w/ Emily Trotter @10:00AM Online
Live on Instagram @Emily Trotter.

Thursday, October 7 | Preschool Moms’ Bible Study
w/ Grace Bailey @9:30AM in room M234.

Thursday, October 7 | The Book of Acts Bible Study
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @12 Noon room M232.

Friday, October 8 | Men’s Morning Bible Study
Study of Corinthians
w/ Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper @6:30AM in M232.
Contact Buddy for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES ON DEMAND

“Trotter on JONAH”
w/ Emily Trotter.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“The Celebration of Discipline”
w/ Tommy Bridges and Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“MAMA AND THE REV”
w/ Emily Trotter and Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“Trotter on TITUS”
w/Emily Trotter.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“The Ragamuffin Gospel”
Hosts: Tommy Bridges and John Fugh, Jr.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

CONNECTING THROUGH OUTREACH & FELLOWSHIP

Sunday, October 3, | Red Cross Blood Drive
Beginning @8AM and ending at 12:30PM
Location: Upper level of the Youth Building (Y201)

Wednesday, October 6 | Family Night Supper
@6:00PM in the Fellowship Hall (M220)
Reservations should be by noon Tuesdays by calling the Church Office (706-327-7419) or going online to spumccolumbus.com/supper/.
New prices for ages: (Family Max – $30)
– 10 years and older= $8
– 3 years – 9 years= $4
– Anyone under 3 years of age is free. 
Menu for this week: Meatloaf, lima beans, rice, cornbread, salad bar w/ grilled chicken, and assorted desserts.

Wednesday, October 6 | Family Night Supper Program/Bible Study
@6:30PM in the Fellowship Hall (M220)
Continuation of our 9-week Bible Study of the Book of Amos

CONNECTING THROUGH GIVING

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September 26, 2021 – The Darkside of Care

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September 26, 2021 - The Darkside of Care
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This Week’s Service:

The Welcome & Announcements, Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar
The Prelude: “Kingsfold” (Hymn No. 606), arr. David Dahl
The Hymn of Celebration: “O Worship the King”, No. 73
The Affirmation of Faith: “Let Us Unite in the Historic Confession of the Christian Church”
The Gloria Patri
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer, Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper, Jr.
The Hymn of Preparation: “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”, No. 557
The Leader: “Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings”
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory: “Variation on Kingsfold”, David Dahl
The Doxology
The Scripture Lesson: Numbers 11:4-17
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: “Fairest Lord Jesus”, M. Hayes
The Sermon: “The Darkside of Care”, Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Hymn of Consecration: “And Are We Yet Alive”, No. 553
The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
The Benediction
The Postlude: “Postlude on Sicilian Mariners”, A. Fedak

The Darkside of Care [Worship]

This Week’s Service:

The Welcome & Announcements……………………………………………………. Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar
The Prelude: “Kingsfold” (Hymn No. 606)…………………………………………………… arr. David Dahl
The Hymn of Celebration: “O Worship the King”……………………………………………………….No. 73
The Affirmation of Faith: “Let Us Unite in the Historic Confession of the Christian Church”
The Gloria Patri
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer ……………………………….Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper, Jr.
The Hymn of Preparation: “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”………………………………………….No. 557
The Leader: “Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings”
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory: “Variation on Kingsfold……………………………………………………………….David Dahl
The Doxology
The Scripture Lesson: Numbers 11:4-17
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: “Fairest Lord Jesus” ……………………………………………………………………..M. Hayes
The Sermon: “The Darkside of Care” ……………………………………………….Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Hymn of Consecration: “And Are We Yet Alive”……………………………………………….No. 553
The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
The Benediction
The Postlude: “Postlude on Sicilian Mariners”………………………………………………………A. Fedak

First Steps – September 27, 2021

Give me 5 minutes.  I think it will be worth it.

I know that so many are facing struggles, losses, oppositions, fear, anger, grief and so much more.  Often, we don’t know what to pray or what to do, and our cry is “please just show me the way because I’m hurting.”  We cry out, “What do I do, where do I go, how can I envision anything” …and our hope is just a glimpse, a fraction of where to go and what to do?  

The burden of life can be so daunting for any single person, how much more when we watch people hurt and suffer? How helpless do we feel when we love someone and watch them struggle to find their way?  How many times have you longed for firm footing for those you love, only to watch them fall again?

If I’m describing you, I want to offer you a first step.  It is a song.  St. Augustine said that when we sing, we pray twice.  If that is the case, then let this be your prayer.  I have sung—prayed—this about a hundred times over this past week.  It has been my prayer, my desire.  I hope it will be yours.

 


This Week’s Readings:
  • Monday – Mark 1 | Mark 2
  • Tuesday -Mark 3 | Mark 4
  • Wednesday- Mark 5 | Mark 6
  • Thursday – Mark 7 | Mark 8
  • Friday- Mark 9 | Mark 10
Please Pray for:
  • An end to the Covid Crisis.
  • Our children as they cope with world issues.
  • All upcoming 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