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June 18, 2021June 18, 2021

Connect: June 19 – 26, 2021

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, June 20 | Traditional Services (Both In-Person):
8:30AM // ILLGES CHAPEL (M250)
11AM // SANCTUARY (M260) – LIVE STREAMED
Sermon: “Wait. What? (Fears and Old Patterns)
(Rev. Dr. Shane Green)

Sunday, June 20 | Contemporary Service (In Person):
11AM // FELLOWSHIP HALL (M220)
Sermon: “Our Response to the Cross: Trust”
(Rev. John Fugh, Jr. )

Sunday, June 20 | Live Streaming Worship & Audio
Only available for the 11 AM Traditional Worship Services
live.spumccolumbus.com or call (205) 825-9484

CONNECTING OUR YOUTH

Sunday, June 20 | SPY Sunday School
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@10AM / 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, June 20 | Children’s Sunday School (All Ages)
@10AM / Youth Building & Main Church Building
Contact Grace Bailey for more information about class locations, teachers, etc.

Sunday, June 20 | Children’s Sermon
w/ Grace Bailey and Caroline Green @ 11AM Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary

CONNECTING THROUGH SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, June 20 | Seekers Class (M234)
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, June 20 | Bridges Class (M235)
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, June 20 | Wildwood Class (M150)
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, June 20 | Welcome In Class (Y104)
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.

Sunday, June 20 New Covenant Class (Y101)
w/ Michelle Hudson @10AM. Contact Michelle for more information.

Sunday, June 20 | Library Class (Y202)
w/ Tim Farmer @10AM. Contact Tim for more information.

Sunday, June 20 | Wesley-Miller-Wilson Class (M232)
w/ Joe Morrow @10AM. Contact Joe for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES

Summer Brown Bag Bible Study Coming Soon!!!
Starting Tuesday, July 13th, come join Shane and John as they lead us in a study on the book of Jonah. What a perfect summer topic – ships, whales, and more! Bring your own lunch for this 4 – 5 week study, from 12:00 noon – 1:00 PM, in room M232.
No reservations needed.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES ON DEMAND

“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.

June 14, 2021June 10, 2021

First Steps – June 14, 2021

“A vine planted among olive trees produces oily grapes with a tainted taste. In the same way, a soul that is often a companion with virtuous people will absorb their good qualities” (Francis de Sales).

I have often thought of this quote because we have a tendency to adopt many of the behaviors and characteristics of the people closest to us. Obviously, in this case, we hope for those closest to us to have holy and righteous qualities. Unfortunately, some of what we require (for self-growth) is not; therefore, the premium is on who we associate with and draw into our inner circles.

Now some would argue that as followers of Christ our mission is dedicated to those on the outside of God’s Kingdom, and that would be true. This raises the question of engagement—How does one engage a world that doesn’t reflect God’s image and not acquire its traits? The key lies in maintaining an inner self that is dependent upon God’s Spirit. If the inward nature of a person is continually formed by God’s Spirit, then there will be no room to absorb additional qualities from others that are around. Something can’t be absorbed if there is no room for it. A soaked sponge can’t ingest additional water. If one is whole, there is no need for acquisitions.

I think The Apostle Paul said it best, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Romans 12:1-2).

This Week’s Readings:

Monday – John 16
Tuesday – John 17
Wednesday – John 18
Thursday – John 19
Friday – John 20

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

June 11, 2021June 11, 2021

Connect: June 12 – 19, 2021

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, June 13 | Traditional Services (Both In-Person):
8:30AM // SANCTUARY (M260) – LIVE STREAMED
11AM // SANCTUARY (M260) – LIVE STREAMED
Sermon: “Wait. What? (Truth and Freedom)
(Rev. Dr. Shane Green)

Sunday, June 13 | Contemporary Service (In Person):
11AM // FELLOWSHIP HALL (M220)
Sermon: “Our Response to the Cross: Decide”
(Rev. John Fugh, Jr. )

Sunday, June 13 | Live Streaming Worship & Audio
at 8:30 AM and 11 AM Traditional Worship Services
live.spumccolumbus.com or call (205) 825-9484

CONNECTING OUR YOUTH

Sunday, June 13 | SPY Sunday School
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@10AM / Lounge downstairs in the Youth Building.

Sunday, June 13 | 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, June 13 | Children’s Sunday School (All Ages)
@10AM / Youth Building & Main Church Building
Contact Grace Bailey for more information about class locations, teachers, etc.

Sunday, June 13 | Children’s Sermon
w/ Grace Bailey and Caroline Green @ 11AM Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary

CONNECTING THROUGH SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, June 13 | Seekers Class (M234)
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, June 13 | Bridges Class (M235)
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, June 13 | Wildwood Class (M150)
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, June 13 | Welcome In Class (Y104)
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.

Sunday, June 13 New Covenant Class (Y101)
w/ Michelle Hudson @10AM. Contact Michelle for more information.

Sunday, June 13 | Library Class (Y202)
w/ Tim Farmer @10AM. Contact Tim for more information.

Sunday, June 13 | Wesley-Miller-Wilson Class (M232)
w/ Joe Morrow @10AM. Contact Joe for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES ON DEMAND

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.

June 7, 2021June 4, 2021

First Steps – June 7, 2021

“Not everyone who leaves the things of this world behind comes to Christ. Some become actually worse after they abandon their possessions! They are plagued with jealousy and bitterness. They think they are better than others. They praise themselves and look down on everyone else. They do not hesitate to destroy a neighbor’s reputation. What is worse than a proud pauper or a covetous panhandler? They have neither the world nor Christ.

There is a better approach to poverty. When Christ says, ‘sell everything,’ he means to change your point of view. If you are proud, now you must become humble. If you are angry, learn how to forgive. If you are greedy, be transformed into a generous person. If you are a glutton or a drunkard, then reverse that with fasting. If you are in love with this world, give yourself entirely to loving Christ.

This kind of poverty, chosen freely, will accomplish much. ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven’ (Matthew 5:3). Being poor in spirit is having a humble attitude that allows you to see your own folly. In the same way that many branches spring from one root, poverty of spirit will produce many good habits and virtues. Poverty is not a virtue in itself. It can be a misery. Poverty becomes worthy of praise only when it becomes a way to gain a virtue” (Richard Rolle).

Though this was written 700 years ago, it is still true today. In our society, where people struggle with authenticity and are often prone to seize the moral high ground, we fail to own personal shortcomings and faults. Instead of seeking virtue, which is difficult because it requires discipline and time, we would rather cancel another for their faults instead of owning our inward frailties. I think the English mystic is on point. Rolle’s words are to be embraced and practiced.

This Week’s Readings:

Monday – John 11
Tuesday – John 12
Wednesday – John 13
Thursday – John 14
Friday – John 15

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

June 4, 2021June 4, 2021

Connect: June 5-June 12, 2021

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, June 6 | Traditional Services (Both In-Person):
8:30AM // SANCTUARY (M260) – LIVE STREAMED
11AM // SANCTUARY (M260) – LIVE STREAMED
Sermon: “Wait. What? (How Does a Person Change?)
(Rev. Dr. Shane Green)

Sunday, June 6 | Contemporary Service (In Person):
11AM // FELLOWSHIP HALL (M220)
Sermon: “Planted to Be Fruitful”
(Rev. John Fugh, Jr. )

Sunday, June 6 | Live Streaming Worship & Audio
at 8:30 AM and 11 AM Traditional Worship Services
live.spumccolumbus.com or call (205) 825-9484

CONNECTING OUR YOUTH

Sunday, June 6 | SPY Sunday School
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@10AM / Lounge downstairs in the Youth Building.

Sunday, June 6 | 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, June 6 | Children’s Sunday School (All Ages)
@10AM / Youth Building & Main Church Building
Contact Grace Bailey for more information about class locations, teachers, etc.

Sunday, June 6 | Children’s Sermon
w/ Grace Bailey and Caroline Green @ 11AM Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary

CONNECTING THROUGH SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, June 6 | Seekers Class (M234)
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, June 6 | Bridges Class (M235)
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, June 6 | Wildwood Class (M150)
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, June 6 | Welcome In Class (Y104)
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.

Sunday, June 6 New Covenant Class (Y101)
w/ Michelle Hudson @10AM. Contact Michelle for more information.

Sunday, June 6 | Library Class (Y202)
w/ Tim Farmer @10AM. Contact Tim for more information.

Sunday, June May 30 | Wesley-Miller-Wilson Class (M232)
w/ Joe Morrow @10AM. Contact Joe for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES

Tuesday, June 8 | Spring Harbor Bible Study
The Book of Joshua
w/ Rev. John Fugh @4PM at Spring Harbor at Green Island.
Contact John for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES ON DEMAND

CONNECTING THROUGH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, June 9 | Family Night Supper Take Out Style
5:30PM – 6:30PM, Drive-thru in the Wildwood Avenue Circle Drive

Come one, come all! This is the last supper before we pause for summer activities! So simple – just call the church office and let us know you want to join in the delicious fun by 5:0 0 p.m. on Monday. Then drive through the circle driveway between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Supper will be served with a side of smiles.

***Reservations required by 5:00PM on Monday and can be placed by calling the Church Office (706)327-7419 or simply send an email to Kathy Hollon. The price is $8 per box (same box for adults and children) with a max of $25 per family.
Menu for this Wednesday: Fried chicken, mac & cheese, collard greens, cornbread, and peach cobbler.

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.

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021

First Steps – May 31, 2021

I once heard a “preacher story” that is a modern-day parable:

There once was a spider that built a beautiful symmetric web in an old house. The spider kept the web clean and shiny so that critters would stop and get tangled in it. As soon as a fly or bug tangled itself in the web, the spider was quick to clean up so that another bug wouldn’t get suspicious and fly away.

One day, there was a very intelligent fly that buzzed the web. The spider called out, “Come and rest for a spell.” The fly replied, “I don’t think so because I don’t see any other flies doing it, I’m not going to be the only one.” However, the fly looked on the ground and saw many of his fellow flies dancing on a piece of brown paper. “How wonderful!” the fly thought. How could that be dangerous if so many flies were having a good time?

As the fly darted to the brown paper, a bee zoomed by yelling, “Don’t land there, don’t land there, that is flypaper! The intelligent fly screamed, “Don’t be stupid, they are all dancing. Everyone is doing it.” As one can imagine, the fly landed on the paper and died instantly.

Here is the lesson:
Many of us want to be with the crowd so desperately that we will end up making a mess of things. What good is it to escape a web only to land in glue?

This Week’s Readings:

Monday – John 6
Tuesday – John 7
Wednesday – John 8
Thursday – John 9
Friday – John 10

Please Pray for:

Our ministers, staff, and church family.
The eradication of Covid – 19.
Families in crisis.
Loved ones battling illness.
Those seeking to find their way.
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

Beloved - Lynn Meadows-White
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on January 13, 2025 at 5:38 am
January 12, 2025 11:00 A.M. Traditional Worship The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship ...........................................................This Is the Day The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude............................................................Air and Variations, by W. Inglot Hymn of Celebration.............................Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (#127) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Sacrament of Infant Baptism..............Joseph Bradford Bowden (see insert) The Pastoral Prayer with the Lord’s Prayer........................................Rev. Fugh The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory............................................................Moderato, by G.P. Telemann The Doxology The Scripture Lesson...........................................................Luke 3:21-22 (p.834) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment......................................................Mrs. Donna Hightower The Anthem...............................................All Things Work Together, by J. Carter The Sermon...................................................Beloved, Rev. Lynn Meadows-White The Hymn of Consecration................................................Only Trust Him (#337) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction.................................................................Dresden Amen The Postlude.........................................Jesus Christus, unser Konig, by A. Fedak The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
The Hope within You - Rev. Dr. Glenn Martin
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on January 6, 2025 at 6:53 am
St. Paul Columbus 11:00 A.M. Traditional Worship Service The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship .........................................................I Come with Joy The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude....................................................................Polish Carol, by A. Jordan Hymn of Celebration............................Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty (#64) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with the Lord’s Prayer........................................Rev. Fugh The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory Anthem..............................................In Remembrance, by B. Red The Doxology The Scripture Lesson...........1 Peter 3:15 (p.985), Revelation 21:1-6 (pp.1007-8) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment......................................................Mrs. Donna Hightower The Sermon......................................The Hope within You, Rev. Dr. Glenn Martin The Sacrament of Holy Communion............................................................(#12) The Hymn of Consecration.............................................My Hope Is Built (#368) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction....................................................................Together Met The Postlude...................................................................Psalm 19, by B. Marcello The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"The Light that Shines Forever" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on December 30, 2024 at 5:40 am
St. Paul Church of Columbus December 29, 2024 11:00 A.M. Traditional Worship The Chiming of the Hour The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Welcome and Announcements...........................................Mr. Laura Marvets The Prelude..............................O Come All Ye Faithful, by J. Wade, arr. B. Adams First Congregational Hymn.............................Hark the Herald Angels Sing (#240) The Affirmation of Faith...............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with the Lord’s Prayer............................Mrs. Laura Marvets Second Congregational Hymn..........................O Little Town of Bethlehem (#230) Third Congregational Hymn............................................Away in a Manger (#217) The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory................Sing We Now of Christmas/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen The Doxology The Scripture Lessons.........................Isaiah 60:1-3 (p. 602); John 1:9-13 (p. 862) Special Music.................It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, arr. McCracken/McGihon The Sermon..........................The Light that Shines Forever, Rev. Dr. Shane Green Fourth Congregational Hymn...................It Came upon the Midnight Clear (#218) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Benediction The Postlude The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
Advent Sermon Series: Is It Better to Give than to Receive? (Part 4)
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on December 23, 2024 at 5:29 am
Order of Worship 11:00 a.m. Traditional Service December 22, 2024 The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship .....................................Prepare the Way of the Lord The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude..........................................................Noel sur les flutes, by L. Daqiun Hymn of Celebration..............................................O Come, All Ye Faithful (#234) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Lighting of the Advent Wreath.............The Maggie and Julio Portillo Family The Sacrament of Infant Baptism......................Turner Knight Stone (see insert) The Pastoral Prayer with the Lord’s Prayer........................................Rev. Fugh The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory.................Carol of the Bells, arr. M. Hayes | Pianist, Jill Honeycutt The Doxology The Scripture Lesson.......2 Samuel 24:18-25 (p. 263); Matthew 1:18-25 (p. 783) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment......................................................Mrs. Donna Hightower The Anthem..................................Rejoice with Exceeding Great Joy, by T. Fettke The Sermon.............................If It Is, It Involves Sacrifice, Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Hymn of Consecration..............................Go, Tell It on the Mountain (#251) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction......................................................................7-fold Amen The Postlude.............................Let Us All with Gladsome Voice, by R. Bessemer The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
Sunday Morning Worship Service Cantata: O Holy Night
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on December 16, 2024 at 6:05 am
December 15, 2024 11:00 Traditional Worship The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship .....................................Prepare the Way of the Lord The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude...........................................Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, by J.S. Bach The Choir Presentation..........................................O Come, O Come, Emmanuel The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles' Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri................................................................................(#71) The Lighting of the Advent Wreath....The Erin and Hunter Murphy Family Special Altar Guild Recognition.................................Mrs. Mary Pat King The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory...............................This Day Is so Rich in Joy, by J.S. Bach The Doxology...................................................................................(#94) The Welcome and Registration of Attendance Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. Congregational Response: And also with you. (Children ages K4-2nd graders are dismissed to Children’s Church - Room M235; children 3 and younger are taken to the nursery by parents.) The Congregational Response: O Come, thou Dayspring come and cheer our spirits by their justice here; disperse the gloomy clouds of night and death’s dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction.........................................Noel, Born Is the King of Israel The Postlude...........................................................Joy to the World, arr A. Fedak The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him O Holy Night Cantata.................................................Songs Listed Inside

Beloved - Lynn Meadows-White
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on January 13, 2025 at 5:38 am
January 12, 2025 11:00 A.M. Traditional Worship The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship ...........................................................This Is the Day The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude............................................................Air and Variations, by W. Inglot Hymn of Celebration.............................Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (#127) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Sacrament of Infant Baptism..............Joseph Bradford Bowden (see insert) The Pastoral Prayer with the Lord’s Prayer........................................Rev. Fugh The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory............................................................Moderato, by G.P. Telemann The Doxology The Scripture Lesson...........................................................Luke 3:21-22 (p.834) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment......................................................Mrs. Donna Hightower The Anthem...............................................All Things Work Together, by J. Carter The Sermon...................................................Beloved, Rev. Lynn Meadows-White The Hymn of Consecration................................................Only Trust Him (#337) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction.................................................................Dresden Amen The Postlude.........................................Jesus Christus, unser Konig, by A. Fedak The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
The Hope within You - Rev. Dr. Glenn Martin
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on January 6, 2025 at 6:53 am
St. Paul Columbus 11:00 A.M. Traditional Worship Service The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship .........................................................I Come with Joy The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude....................................................................Polish Carol, by A. Jordan Hymn of Celebration............................Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty (#64) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with the Lord’s Prayer........................................Rev. Fugh The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory Anthem..............................................In Remembrance, by B. Red The Doxology The Scripture Lesson...........1 Peter 3:15 (p.985), Revelation 21:1-6 (pp.1007-8) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment......................................................Mrs. Donna Hightower The Sermon......................................The Hope within You, Rev. Dr. Glenn Martin The Sacrament of Holy Communion............................................................(#12) The Hymn of Consecration.............................................My Hope Is Built (#368) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction....................................................................Together Met The Postlude...................................................................Psalm 19, by B. Marcello The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"The Light that Shines Forever" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on December 30, 2024 at 5:40 am
St. Paul Church of Columbus December 29, 2024 11:00 A.M. Traditional Worship The Chiming of the Hour The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Welcome and Announcements...........................................Mr. Laura Marvets The Prelude..............................O Come All Ye Faithful, by J. Wade, arr. B. Adams First Congregational Hymn.............................Hark the Herald Angels Sing (#240) The Affirmation of Faith...............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with the Lord’s Prayer............................Mrs. Laura Marvets Second Congregational Hymn..........................O Little Town of Bethlehem (#230) Third Congregational Hymn............................................Away in a Manger (#217) The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory................Sing We Now of Christmas/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen The Doxology The Scripture Lessons.........................Isaiah 60:1-3 (p. 602); John 1:9-13 (p. 862) Special Music.................It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, arr. McCracken/McGihon The Sermon..........................The Light that Shines Forever, Rev. Dr. Shane Green Fourth Congregational Hymn...................It Came upon the Midnight Clear (#218) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Benediction The Postlude The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
Advent Sermon Series: Is It Better to Give than to Receive? (Part 4)
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on December 23, 2024 at 5:29 am
Order of Worship 11:00 a.m. Traditional Service December 22, 2024 The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship .....................................Prepare the Way of the Lord The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude..........................................................Noel sur les flutes, by L. Daqiun Hymn of Celebration..............................................O Come, All Ye Faithful (#234) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Lighting of the Advent Wreath.............The Maggie and Julio Portillo Family The Sacrament of Infant Baptism......................Turner Knight Stone (see insert) The Pastoral Prayer with the Lord’s Prayer........................................Rev. Fugh The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory.................Carol of the Bells, arr. M. Hayes | Pianist, Jill Honeycutt The Doxology The Scripture Lesson.......2 Samuel 24:18-25 (p. 263); Matthew 1:18-25 (p. 783) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment......................................................Mrs. Donna Hightower The Anthem..................................Rejoice with Exceeding Great Joy, by T. Fettke The Sermon.............................If It Is, It Involves Sacrifice, Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Hymn of Consecration..............................Go, Tell It on the Mountain (#251) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction......................................................................7-fold Amen The Postlude.............................Let Us All with Gladsome Voice, by R. Bessemer The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
Sunday Morning Worship Service Cantata: O Holy Night
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on December 16, 2024 at 6:05 am
December 15, 2024 11:00 Traditional Worship The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship .....................................Prepare the Way of the Lord The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude...........................................Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, by J.S. Bach The Choir Presentation..........................................O Come, O Come, Emmanuel The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles' Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri................................................................................(#71) The Lighting of the Advent Wreath....The Erin and Hunter Murphy Family Special Altar Guild Recognition.................................Mrs. Mary Pat King The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory...............................This Day Is so Rich in Joy, by J.S. Bach The Doxology...................................................................................(#94) The Welcome and Registration of Attendance Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. Congregational Response: And also with you. (Children ages K4-2nd graders are dismissed to Children’s Church - Room M235; children 3 and younger are taken to the nursery by parents.) The Congregational Response: O Come, thou Dayspring come and cheer our spirits by their justice here; disperse the gloomy clouds of night and death’s dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction.........................................Noel, Born Is the King of Israel The Postlude...........................................................Joy to the World, arr A. Fedak The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him O Holy Night Cantata.................................................Songs Listed Inside