Announcements This Week!

Laura has reminders for our Brown Bag Bible Study, starting TOMORROW, and lots of prayer requests for our children at camp!!

We hold a current license from
Church Streaming and Podcast License
License Number: CSPL055770
http://streaming.ccli.com/

Additional License from One License #A-714141 and CCLI #2035791

First Steps – July 12, 2021

By definition, a Milestone is a stone set up beside a road to mark the distance in miles to a particular place. It can also be an action or event marking a significant change or stage (occurring) in development. In Genesis 12:7, Abraham built an altar alongside the great tree of Moreh at Shechem because God appeared to him with a promise. Abraham would build another altar alongside the trees of Mamre (Genesis 15-18). These altars were not only Milestones but Faithstones. They marked a change in his life that he would later visit for encouragement. It was a reminder of God’s presence in his life.

Everyone needs milestones and faithstones in their lives. They are the visual reminders of change and development. Like Abraham, they can also be a place of safety and comfort when tossed about due to the storms of life or missteps. Do you have any known faithstones? How do you mark those pivotal faith developments in your own life? Find a way to mark where God has shown up in your life. It doesn’t have to be a huge altar, just a personal visual reminder. They will serve you well in the days to come.

 


This Week’s Readings:

  • Monday – Revelation 8
  • Tuesday – Revelation 9
  • Wednesday – Revelation 10
  • Thursday – Revelation 11
  • Friday – Revelation 12
Please Pray for:
 
  • Families in crisis.
  • Loved ones battling illness.
  • Those seeking to find their way.
  • The St. Paul Church family.
  • The United Methodist Church.
  • 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: July 10 – July 17, 2021

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, July 11 | Traditional Services (Both In-Person):
8:30AM // ILLGES CHAPEL (M250)
11AM // SANCTUARY (M260) and LIVE STREAMED
Sermon: “Don’t Underestimate God”
(Rev. John Fugh, Jr.)

Sunday, July 11 | Contemporary Service (In Person):
11AM // FELLOWSHIP HALL (M220)
Sermon: “Grace Has a Purpose”
(Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green)

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

CONNECTING OUR YOUTH

Sunday, July 11 | SPY Sunday School
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@10AM / Lounge downstairs in the Youth Building.

Sunday, July 11 | SPY Bible Study & Fellowship
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@6PM / Lounge downstairs in the Youth Building.

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, July 11 | Children’s Sunday School (All Ages)
@10AM / Youth Building & Main Church Building
Contact Grace Bailey for more information about class locations, teachers, etc.

Sunday, July 11 | Children’s Sermon
w/ Grace Bailey and Caroline Green @ 11AM Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary

CONNECTING THROUGH SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, July 11 | Seekers Class (M234)
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, July 11 | Bridges Class (M235)
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, July 11 | Wildwood Class (M150)
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, July 11 | Welcome In Class (Y104)
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.

Sunday, July 11 | New Covenant Class (Y101)
w/ Michelle Hudson @10AM. Contact Michelle for more information.

Sunday, July 11 | Library Class (Y202)
w/ Tim Farmer @10AM. Contact Tim for more information.

Sunday, July 11 | Wesley-Miller-Wilson Class (M232)
w/ Joe Morrow @10AM. Contact Joe for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES

Tuesday, July 13 | Summer Brown Bag Bible Study (M232)
w/ Shane and John @ 12 noon as they lead us in a study on the Book of Jonah.
Bring your own lunch. No reservations are needed and all are welcome!

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES ON DEMAND

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

“The Work of the Holy Spirit”
w/ Emily Trotter and Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
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.

“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 GIVING

It is your generosity that allows us to do what we do. Thank you so much for contributing to the ministries of St. Paul UMC. In order for you to make your online donation, click here.

Episode 8: Freedom From Fear

The Ragamuffin Gospel Discussion (SPUMCColumbus)
The Ragamuffin Gospel Discussion (SPUMCColumbus)
Episode 8: Freedom From Fear
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Hosts: Tommy Bridges and John Fugh, Jr.

People prefer the known to the unknown.  People tend to fear what they do not know.   The many “what if” questions we ask, as Manning describes, cause us to take a second mortgage out on our house of fear.   Fear denotes a feeling of punishment.  Freedom does not.  Fear holds many of us captive; yet, if we deny that we are held captive by fear, we will never be free from it.  Freedom in Christ is the freedom that comes from not having to be controlled by the “what if” questions of life.

We would love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out to us at podcast@spumccolumbus.com.

Episode 2: Trotter on Titus

Trotter Talks - Titus (SPUMCColumbus)
Trotter Talks - Titus (SPUMCColumbus)
Episode 2: Trotter on Titus
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Join Emily Trotter as she leads a study through the book of Titus.

In this episode: Titus 1:5-16; Ephesians 1:22; Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 4:15-16; 5:21-6-4. Zealous for Good Works by Todd A. Wilson. MacArthur Study Bible NASB. biblehub.com for Greek Concordance.

SPY Sports Wednesday!! It’s BAZOOKA BALL!!

Join us for SPY SPORTS WEDNESDAY at 7pm tomorrow!! We’ll be playing Bazooka Ball!

We hold a current license from
Church Streaming and Podcast License
License Number: CSPL055770
http://streaming.ccli.com/

Additional License from One License #A-714141 and CCLI #2035791