GOD’S SUNDAY SERVANTS

We believe that God has placed

St. Paul UMC

in the heart of Gainesville so we can

share His Word,

show His love,

serve His people.

Rev. Geoff Grubbs

geoffrey.grubbs@gmail.com

Cell 404-354-6637

St. Paul United Methodist Church

404 Washington Street NW,

Gainesville, GA 30501-3532

770-532-2977 770-532-4406 (fax)

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

September 11, 2016

HEAD USHERS

8:45 Don Crumley

11:00 Barty Simonton

GREETERS

8:45 Jan Crenshaw and Judy Robertson

11:00 Gene and Diane Marlow

ACOLYTES

8:45 Maggie Strickland

11:00 Cooper House

NURSERY

Terry Fung and Lisa Jackson

CHILDREN’S CHURCH

8:45 Marianne Cagle

11:00 Jennifer Childers

MORNING FELLOWSHIP

Kristi House and Kathleen Honeycutt

WELCOME VISITORS!

We extend a special welcome to anyone who has lots of money or to those who have none; whether you’re single, divorced, engaged, married, widowed. We welcome those who sing like angels and those who just make a joyful noise! You’re welcome here if you’re 1 or 100 or anywhere in between. We welcome those who work too hard or don’t work at all. We welcome you if you’re having problems, are down in the dumps and even if you don’t like ‘organized religion’. This is the place to be. We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now and even those who think they don’t need prayer. We welcome tourists, seekers and doubters, bleeding hearts, people who think they don’t need Jesus...and you! Whatever your circumstances today, you’re in the right place! We welcome you! Please fill out a visitor card located in the pew rack and place in the offering plate so we can have a record of your visit. If you are a first time visitor, stop by our visitors’ table in the Narthex and pick up our gift to you for worshiping with us today.

WEBSITE:

www.stpaulumcgainesville.org

September 4, 2016

Worship 8:45 52

11:00 133

Sunday School 97

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BIBLE READINGS FOR 9/11/16 - 9/17/16

9/11 John 14:1-14, 2 Chronicles 20:1-21:1, Psalm 78:56-72 9/15 John 17, 2 Chronicles 25, Psalm 82

9/12 John 14:15-31, 2 Chronicles 21:2-22, Psalm 79 9/16 John 18:1-18, 2 Chronicles 26, Psalm 83

9/13 John 15:1-16:4, 2 Chronicles 23, Psalm 80 9/17 John 18:19-38, 2 Chronicles 27-28, Psalm 84

9/14 John 16:4-33, 2 Chronicles 24, Psalm 81

CHURCH WIDE WORK DAY

The Trustees have set Saturday, September 17th, 8:00 am until noon, as church wide work day. Everyone can help with the work day so please make plans to come!!

UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS

Halloween Corn Maze @Jaemor Farms - October 30th

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

$14.00 Payment due October 16th

If you would like to volunteer to drive kids for these events, please contact Tyler Flowers through email at tyler.flowers@gmail.com

ADULT TRIP

All payments of $25 for the Adult trip on September 22nd to the Governor’s Mansion and Swann house are due in the office by Wednesday, September 14th.

PRAYER CONCERNS (Names will remain on the list for 4 weeks)

SPECIAL CONCERNS: (08/14/2016) Hayden Parsons (Cooper House’s friend), Jeff Lyle (Charlotte Crow), Charlotte Dressler, (08/21/2016) Thomas Caruso, Sophia Best, Wilma Hanes, Kit Downing, Tommy Driscol (Frances Patterson), Evelyn Hancock, the Zaudtke family, the Walling family; (08/28/2016) the Mavis family; (09/04/2016) Rev. David Chonn (John Collins), Carol Evans, John Kesler, Eve Saxton (Joye Jones), Marisa Verrett (Lisa Martin), Ashley Figuarao and her son Aiden (Leiani Cary), Neva Jahnz (Judy Thomas’s Aunt).

ONGOING CONCERNS: Brecklynn Allgood, Alfred & Anna Alloway, Edwina Banks (Lisa Martin’s mother), Damien Bell (Betty Bell’s grandson) Joseph Biebl (Lois Shoemak-er), Kelsey Bishop & Family (friends of Lisa Martin), Bob Blackwell (Lisa Jackson’s broth-er) Katherine Bramlett, Alan Briscoe, Dianne Brown, Brenda Bryant, Kenny Burts, Beth Cassady, Anne Cochran, Gary Cochran, Belinda & Tammy Cockerill, Mitch Cohen (Tom and Janice Harris), Beth Coppedge, Ethelene Dorsey, Bill & Kim Flowers (Tyler’s parents), Don Forbes (Alisha Bradshaw’s father), Anna Gay, Dick Gillespie, Jimmie Glosson, Tam-my (Lucy Nutt), Zack Green, Tripp Halstead, Ron Hopley, Candance Huskey, Myles Ir-win, Joye Jones, Lynn Lester, Preston Lester, Steve Lester, Sylvia Lester, Vivian Lewis, Mildred Lothridge, Mary Martin, Tommy McConnell, Michelle Miller, Kory Moore (friend of Janet Thorpe), Beth Mosca (friend of Ruth Dugger), Paula Oligny (friend of Cilla John-son), Donetta Norris, Mary Pittman, Tara Beth Reynolds, Brian Roberts (Jim Roberts’ son), Henry Rue, Ken & Irene Schmidt, Odis Skelton (friend of Evelyn Wells), Laurie Spiess, Bill Steedley, Lottie Stepp, Emily Straka (student of Stacie Mavis & friend of Olivia Morley), Beronica & Jeremiah Vance (friends of Rhea Baker), Don Vincent, Jr. (Don and June Vincent’s son), Paul Volcy (friend of Robert Thorpe), Tyler Wages (student at NH Middle), Sharon Walton, Kre Wehunt & family, Gene Whitley, Hannah Wood (Evelyn’s niece), Lynn Wood (Evelyn’s nephew), Jay Wright (Jule Wright’s brother in law).

MISSIONS - Melanie Martin (Kenya) Pete & Ashley Greenwald (Indonesia) Wendy Moeller (Campus Crusade for Christ) Glenn & April Gantner (Peace Corp in Figi) (friends of Catherine Rodriguez) Julie Gregg (Peace Corp in Mongolia) (Friends of Paul & Lin Arnold)

Thanks to all who attended the Missions Committee discussion on Tuesday evening, September 6. For those of you who were unable to attend, be sure to talk with the members who were there to learn more about our plans for Missions and Outreach and to find out how you can be part of our efforts to make a difference in people’s lives. There are many opportu-nities to serve.

SUPPER RESERVATIONS

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY

Menu for September 14, 2016 - Pork Chops, Broccoli and Cheese, Peas, Roll/Cornbread, Salad Bar, Dessert, Tea and Lemonade.

Name: _____________________________________________________________

Standing Reservation _________Yes

# of age 11 & up $6 each (including take-out plates) __________

# of age 5 to 10 $2 each______________

# of age 4 & under eat free____________

DINNER ________________ (9/14 only)

Maximum cost for each family living in the same household is $18.00. Place your reservation sheet in the offering plate.

Please have all reservations in the church office by Noon on Monday, Sept. 12!

THANK YOU!

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

CHILDREN'S CHURCH Teachers for upcoming months:

October--Heidi Pickens (3 Sundays) and Kathleen Honeycutt, October 9th

November--Sandra Souther/Barb Cely

December--Kathleen Honeycutt

January--?

February--Sandra Souther and June Vincent

TRUNK R TREAT

Join us for Trunk R Treat on Wednesday, October 26 at 6:00 pm. We are seek-

ing volunteers to provide trunks and activities for that night. We would like to have 10

trunks or activities. We have sign up sheets in the Narthex and Fellowship Hall. We

also need candy donations! Thank you for your efforts and support!

2016 BABY CERTIFICATE RECIPIENTS

Malachi Emmanuel Panda

Parent: Tshiowa Nadine Panda

Grandparents: Ntshiayasala Panda and Rebecca Panda

Porter James Vaughn

Parents: Cameron and Eleanor Vaughn

Great Grandparents: Gene and Diane Marlow

James Patrick Nutt

Parents: Jordan and Jennifer Nutt

Grandparents: Terry and Lucy Nutt

Great Grandparent: Dorothy Coooper

Queen Rudaga

Parents: Philemon and Aimee Rudaga

Genesis Grace Bell

Parents: Pati Argueta and Mike Bell

Grandparent: Betty Bell

Elizabeth Lee Flowers

Parents: Tyler and Jennifer Flowers

Grandparents: Kim and Bill Flowers

Donna and Tony Spangler

St. Paul United Methodist Church Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (Green)

September 11, 2016 8:45 & 11:00 am Rev. Geoff Grubbs, Pastor

Hey there,

I wonder… do you ever hear the person in the congrega�on who starts

clapping? If the song is really upbeat a few others might join in and then

over the life of the song only that first person is s�ll clapping by the end.

I’m not a clapper and probably never will be but I appreciate the spirit of

those who are willing to put themselves out there. If you are a clapper,

then bless you. If not, then bless those who are and be thankful for the

spirit behind the clap. Church is fun for those who allow it to be.

Blessings,

Geoff

PRELUDE

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

INTROIT (11:00) “Glorify Thy Name” Chancel Choir

INVOCATION

*HYMN “Here I Am Lord” #593

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed #881

*GLORIA PATRI #70

BABY RECOGNITION & CERTIFICATES United Methodist Women

Following the Baby Recognition, third grade and under are dismissed to Children’s Church.

PASTORAL PRAYER CHORUS “Spirit Song” #347 Refrain Only

OUR OFFERINGS

*DOXOLOGY “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” #95

ANTHEM “Joy in the Morning” Chancel Choir

SCRIPTURE Acts 1:23-26 Page 111 SERMON “The Choice” Rev. Geoff Grubbs

*HYMN “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” #140

*BENEDICTION

“The love in your heart wasn’t put there to stay, love isn’t love until you give it away”

DEPARTING CHORUS

“I’ll Tell the World I’m a Christian”

I’ll tell the world that I’m a Christian; I’m not ashamed His name to bear.

I’ll tell the world that I’m a Christian; I’ll take Him with me anywhere.

*Stand as able

Sunday, September 11, 2016 Wednesday, September 14, 2016

8:45 am Morning Worship 10:00 am F.L.O.W.

9:30 am Fellowship Time 5:15 pm Wonderful Wednesday

10:00 am Sunday School 6:00 pm Choir Practice

11:00 am Morning Worship 6:15 pm Job Study (Anglers)

12:30 pm Youth Tubing Trip 6:15 pm Kids/Youth

5:00 pm NO Youth 7:30 pm Good News at Noon 5:00 pm “Jesus in the Gospels” (Anglers)

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Thursday, September 15, 2016

6:15 pm Joy/Peace (LAH) 10:00 am Hooks N Needles (CR)

6:30 pm Trustees (CR) 10:30 am Parkinson’s (FH)

Saturday, September 17, 2016

8:00 AM CHURCH WIDE WORK DAY ALL 2017 BUDGET REQUESTS DUE