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The Reverend Dr. P. Shane Green The Reverend John Fugh, Jr. Pastors Phone: (706) 327-7419 Fax: (706) 327-0412 www.stpaulunitedmethodist.com The St. Paul United Methodist Church Bulletin Vol. 53 Columbus, Georgia June 29, 2014 No. 26 When Tennyson wrote, "More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of," he probably didn't completely understand the significance of what he was saying. Prayer brings us into the presence of God. Prayer offers to every follower a path of communication and relationship with the Omnipotent Creator. I wonder if our generation has proven all that prayer can do. Charles Spurgeon wrote, "Spread your sail; but remember what you sometimes sing -- 'I can only spread the sail; Thou! Thou! must breathe the auspicious gale!'" In speaking of prayer, Charles reminded his readers that our prayer of faith is like putting our sails into the air even when the wind is not blowing believing that the gust of God's wind will catch the sail. What good is the wind if there is no sail? So, through our discipline of prayer, we put the sail up, and we prepare for what only God can do. I have been thinking through the many times people have told me they have whispered a prayer for me. I see their faces in my mind's eye, and I believe they had put their sail up believing God's gale would move the vessel. What a wonderful opportunity and privilege we have to pray for others. As our nation celebrates its 238th birthday, may I encourage us to be in prayer for those who serve our nation and secure our freedoms? May God bless you,
Transcript of The St. Paul United Methodist Church...
The Reverend Dr. P. Shane Green
The Reverend John Fugh, Jr.
Pastors
Phone: (706) 327-7419
Fax: (706) 327-0412
www.stpaulunitedmethodist.com
The St. Paul United Methodist Church
Bulletin
Vol. 53 Columbus, Georgia June 29, 2014 No. 26
When Tennyson wrote, "More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of," he probably didn't completely understand the significance of what he was saying. Prayer brings us into the presence of God. Prayer offers to every follower a path of communication and relationship with the Omnipotent Creator. I wonder if our generation has proven all that prayer can do.
Charles Spurgeon wrote, "Spread your sail; but remember what you sometimes sing -- 'I can only spread the sail; Thou! Thou! must breathe the auspicious gale!'" In speaking of prayer, Charles reminded his readers that our prayer of faith is like putting our sails into the air even when the wind is not blowing believing that the gust of God's wind will catch the sail. What good is the wind if there is no sail? So, through our discipline of prayer, we put the sail up, and we prepare for what only God can do.
I have been thinking through the many times people have told me they have whispered a prayer for me. I see their faces in my mind's eye, and I believe they had put their sail up believing God's gale would move the vessel. What a wonderful opportunity and privilege we have to pray for others. As our nation celebrates its 238th birthday, may I encourage us to be in prayer for those who serve our nation and secure our freedoms?
May God bless you,
SAINT PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Live Broadcast at Eleven O’clock – The Truth 88.5 FM, WBOJ
Morning Worship Services – 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., & 10:55 a.m.
Third Sunday after Pentecost – Red June 29, 2014
The Church Gathers for Worship - (Please take this moment to silence your mobile devices.)
The Call to Worship
The Parish Concerns & Announcements
The Chiming of the Hour
The Flame and Cross Come to the Altar
The Preludes: (8:30) “Trust in Jesus” .................................................................................... by Raymond Haan (10:55) Prelude on “Melita” ....................................................................................... by A. Fedak
*The Hymn of Celebration: “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” ...................................................... No. 160
*The Minister: “Let Us Unite in the Historic Confession of the Christian Church” I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
*The Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.
The Call to Prayer Take this moment to prepare to speak to the One who is more focused upon our hearts than upon our words. One who is more committed to us and our soul’s well being than we are to our body’s comforts and pleasures. One who has shown us by the passion of our Lord Jesus Christ the seriousness with which He makes our appointment. The only One who loves us just because His love is greater than our sin. Free yourself in these moments from your fear-filled secrets by prayerfully confessing them in the presence of our Heavenly Father.
The Pastoral Prayer ............................................................................................. Mrs. Grace Bailey
The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*The Hymn of Preparation: “My Hope Is Built” .................................................................... No. 368
The Minister: “Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings” The Offertory Prayer The Offertory: “Cantilena” ............................................................................... by Darwin Wolford
*The Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below: praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*The Scripture Lessons: Luke 11:1-13 ........................................................... Pew Bible, page 845 Minister: The Word of God for the People of God. Congregational Response: Thanks be to God.
*The Passing of the Peace Minister: The Peace of Christ be with you. Congregation: And also with you.
The Registration of Attendance
*The Welcome to St. Paul and Recognition of our Guests (Please take this time to greet those around you.)
(8:30) The Word in Song: “Sweet Spirit, Comfort Me” ....................................... words by Robert Herrick
(10:55) The Children’s Sermon ........................................................................... Mrs. Grace Bailey (Immediately following the Children’s Sermon, all children ages K4- 2nd grade are
invited to go to Children’s Church)
(10:55) The Anthem: “God of Our Fathers” ........................................................... comp. H. Helvey Men’s Chorus
The Sermon: “Toward New Life: Prayer” ...................................................... Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
*The Call to Christian Discipleship If you made a decision today or if you would like to unite with St. Paul,
come forward on the last verse of our hymn of consecration.
*The Hymn of Consecration: “America the Beautiful” .......................................................... No. 696
*The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
*The Benediction and Amen
* The Postludes: (8:30) “March” .................................................................................................. by William Walton (10:55) “Materna” ....................................................................................................... by I. Smith
*The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
*Those who are able please stand
Organists: Mrs. Sue Dietrich and Mr. Wayne Martz Soloist: Mr. Cy Dietrich
All music used by permission. One license (#A-714141) CCLI # 2035792 Streaming and Podcasting permission by CSPL #CSPL055770
THE FLOWERS ON THE SANCTUARY ALTAR TODAY are given to the Glory
of God and in loving memory of John & Lorraine Money by Betty
Anne Money Arenz.
THE FAMILY OF CHRIST AT ST. PAUL extends our Christian love and sympathy to:
* Jeanne Martz and family in the death of her aunt, Lorraine Parker Watson of Piggott, Arkansas, June 22, 2014.
* Velma Patterson and family in the death of her aunt, Carrie Juanita Grace Hunt of Waveland, Indiana, June 24, 2014.
If you are interested in joining St. Paul UMC, please contact Rev. John Fugh, Jr. by calling the Church Office at (706)327-7419 extension 205 or by email to:
SUNDAY, JUNE 29: 8:30 a.m. Early Worship (Sanctuary) 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship (CWC) 9:35 a.m. Weekly Communion (Illges Chapel)
9:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES!
9:45 a.m. E3AM (E3 Room) 10:55 a.m. Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
5:00 p.m. E3PM Activities 7:00 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal (CWC)
MONDAY, JUNE 30: 1:30 p.m. St. Paul Staff Meeting (Wilson Library)
4:00 p.m. Man Up Monday (contact Aaron for details at [email protected])
TUESDAY, JULY 1:
4:00 p.m. Totally Girly Tuesday (contact Aaron for details at [email protected])
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2:
11:45 a.m. Brown Bag Bible Study (Miller-Wilson Classroom) 1:00 p.m. Youth Prayer Lunch (Off Campus)
THURSDAY, JULY 3
FRIDAY, JULY 4: INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
THE MASTER CHURCH CALENDAR
Before scheduling a meeting or event at St. Paul UMC, contact Kathy in the Church Office at (706)327-7419 extension 201 or email:
[email protected]. This ensures that your event won’t conflict with other events already on the Master Calendar.
2014 Stewardship Report
Sunday School .............................................. 201 A.M. Worship Services .................................. 347 Needs to Date ...................................... $854,850 Budget Receipts Last Week ................... $40,721 Budget Receipts to Date ...................... $782,294
Please Let Us Know…
If you or someone you know is in the hospital, has a baby, has a death in the family, etc., please inform the Church Office (706-327-7419) so that we can minister to you and your loved ones effectively. In the event of an emergency, please call 706-478-5533.
Serving this week
USHERS: (8:30) Huel White and Ken Crumpler (10:55) Rick Hill (lead usher), Mark Ellis, David
Heisler, Ben Hubbard, Kevin McPherson
ALTAR GUILD: Dell Branch and Kathie Bridges
FLOWER REARRANGING & DELIVERY: Faith Curran and Marilyn Magoni
ACOLYTES: (8:30) Ashley Coppedge and Hallie Tanner (10:55) Chance Chung and Chandler Chung Helper: To be announced
CROSS BEARER: (10:55) Carson Marchetti
COMBINED CHILDREN’S CHURCH: (4 & 5 YR. OLDS - 1ST & 2ND GRADES IN ACTIVITY ROOM)
Teacher: Grace Bailey Volunteer: Amber & David Heisler
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS: Laura & Austin Gower
REGISTRATION COLLECTORS:
Scott & Hope Phillips
GREETERS: (8:30) To be announced (Illges Chapel) (9:00) The Pam Flowers family (CWC)
(10:55) Ed Poole (Sanctuary) Sue Taylor (Illges Chapel) Jim & Nancy Tjoflat (Sunday School)
PRAYER GUILD: Betty Roberts, Faith Curran, Sue Taylor, Beth Young, Louise O’Kelley
MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS: B.R. Johnson, Guy Kenimer, Patti Lipscomb, Sue Ann Holmes
Altar Fund in memory of RUTH CULPEPPER by Mr. & Mrs. Ken Toole, Sally & Huel White.
B.R.I.D.G.E. Fund in memory of ANNA
MORRIS MULLIN by Carol D. Auten.
Building Fund in memory of ANNA MORRIS
MULLIN by Dee Rainey, Charles & Judy Gower, Bettie Tyler, Kenneth M. & Sue B. Henson, Ellen Coghlan, the Wesley Sunday School Class, Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Griffin, Robert Scarbrough, Jr., Dr. & Mrs. Hollis Daniel Sigman, Ida & Lynn Page, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen M. Howard, Judge & Mrs. John T. Laney, III, Mr. & Mrs. Perrin C. Trotter;
JERRY SMITH by Houser & Lynn Pugh; RUTH
CULPEPPER by Rev. Riley Middleton, Jr.
Illges Chapel Fund in memory of ANNA
MORRIS MULLIN by Susan & Sonny Middlebrooks.
Open Door Community House in memory of
VIRGINIA PEKOR CULPEPPER, SUE MARIE
TURNER, JERRY SMITH, ANNA MORRIS MULLIN by Beth & Elliott Kirven.
Ukraine Mission Fund in memory of ANNA
MORRIS MULLIN by George & Mary Boyd. Hardy & Mary Sue Polleys, Sandy & Kenneth Coolik.
Wynnton Neighborhood Network in memory
of RUTH CULPEPPER by Susan & Sonny
Middlebrooks, Janice M. Watson; ANNA
MORRIS MULLIN by Alice G. Douglas, Janice M. Watson.
We will have Holy Communion Sunday, July 6. If you or someone you know will be unwillingly absent due to illness, work schedule, or physical inability, we can deliver the elements. Please call the Church Office by Wednesday, July 2, with the name, address, phone number, and a convenient time for delivery. In addition to first-Sunday Communion, we also offer a short communion service the other Sundays of the month, in the Illges Chapel at 9:35 a.m. We offer Gluten free communion wafers. Please
let an usher know if this is your preference.
B.R.I.D.G.E. Fund in honor of JIM & NANCY
TJOFLAT on the occasion of their 50th wedding
anniversary by Carol D. Auten.
Ukraine Missions Fund in honor of MATTHEW &
TAMMY REYNOLDS on the occasion of their 25TH
wedding anniversary; JENNIFER SHAW, JENNA
MARTIN, ALEX HINTON by Everett & Grace Bailey.
Encounter God, Engage Love, & Embrace Compassion
Thank you Shane, Katie, Lori, Emily, Timm, and Parker for all your help on the E3 beach retreat. The
students’ lives were challenged and transformed! Also,
a BIG thanks to the St. Paul family for continued prayer for the E3 student ministry!
Six Flags Trip We are going to Six Flags on July 17. The ticket price is $35 per person. You’ll need money for one meal in the park and dinner on the way home. Deadline to sign up is this Sunday, June 29.
E3 Fall Retreat We will be going on a Fall Retreat to Whitewater Express Ocoee Camp near Ducktown, Tennessee. The trip will last from Friday, September 19 thru Sunday, September 21. We will take a late bus only for those who are actually involved in Friday Night Football, which means players, band, and cheerleaders. The cost for the weekend will be $130 and will cover $7 for your meal there and back, as well as lodging, rafting, and the meals during our stay. You will need extra money for snacks/souvenirs. The deadline to register is August 10.
Aaron McCalvin
No School July 1 – 4
Summer Program resumes on July 8. Fall registration now in progress!
Our Fall Session begins Monday, August 11.
For additional information, please contact Donna Hightower, MMO & Preschool Director, at
(706)327-7452 or email:
In observance of the Independence Day Holiday, the Church Office will be closed
on Friday, July 4. We will resume our regular weekday office hours (9 a.m. – 5
p.m.) on Monday, July 7.
Do you have family members or loved
ones in the military who are currently
deployed overseas? By submitting their
names, ranks, and mailing addresses,
we could add them to our Church
Prayer List. Please call the Church
Office (706.327.7419) or simply email
the information to:
Summer Brown Bag
Bible Study Join Dr. Green and Rev. Fugh for Bible Study class each Wednesday. We have a different topic or text to consider each week. We gather in the Miller-Wilson Room at 11:45 a.m. and our Study begins around 12:10 p.m. If you have any questions, please call the Church Office at (706)327-7419. All are welcome to attend.
NO FAMILY NIGHT SUPPER ON THE
FOLLOWING WEDNESDAYS: July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30,
August 6, and August 13. We will resume our regular Family Night
Supper schedule on August 20, 2014.
ALL WHO MADE ST. PAUL’S 2014
A SUCCESS!
Grace Bailey Redding Byrd Ed Boyd Richard Sims Katie Parker Lauren Briscoe Kevin Sloggett Jonathan Parker Jameson Hill Jack D’Antonio John Fugh, III Shelley Hill Caroline Hill Sharon Bunn Reese Powell Trey Mobley Stevie Lorentz Kelsey Human Whitney Pease Laura Kate Rambo Mary Lovett Beck Graham Gill Chance Chung Cadie Parker Judith Boyd Wayne Martz Jeanne Martz Joy Sloan Lindsay Sloggett Lucy Boyd Suzanne Jones Sandy Coolik Knoxie Heisler Betty Stinson Alex Hinton Amanda McPherson
Michelle Hudson Lauren Middlekauff Amy Mobley Christy Hubbard Mary Avnor Parker Sarah Sims Donna Hightower Debbie Powell Emily McCalvin Mallie McRae Allie Reaves Libby Hudson Jamie Farmer Marianna Farmer Lela Snead Sydney McRae Chandler Chung DeeDee Teabeau Jenna McMillen Stuart Rayfield Ashley Steward Ragan Faircloth Julia Allen Laura Sayers Gabe Holmes Anna Flournoy Branche Sheffield Michelle Caves Dori Jones Ben Miller Connor Blankenship Caroline Smith Ally Coppedge Laurie McRae Amber Heisler Anna Sayers John Pope Len Kilgore Wells Roberts Audrey Holmes Beth Burgin Meg Stinson Jacob Holmes St. Paul Staff
WE COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU!
Jenna Martin and Jennifer Shaw
VBS Directors 2014
