Upcoming Event – Page 74 – St Paul Church of Columbus

October 28, 2020

Tuesday Morning Bible Study – Ephesians 2:11-22

Join Dr. Green this fall for a study on Ephesians and 1 & 2 Thessalonians.

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020

LIVE: Confirmation Service [Worship]

Live confirmation service from our Sanctuary.
TITLE: Waiting with a Purpose
TEXT: Isaiah 40:27-31

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020

Waiting with a Purpose [Worship]

This Week’s Service:

Prelude: “Prelude: Merifield” (Wayne Martz, Organ | by J. Correll)
Welcome / Announcements / Lord’s Prayer (Logan Ogletree)
Hymn: “Here I Am, Lord” (Hymn 593)
Apostles’ Creed (David and Mary Varner)
Special Music: “Lead Me to the Cross” (Joy Sloan, Sarah Teel, Jay Davis, Eric Buchanan, Connor Davis, Eric Jones, & Ken Posey)
Reading of Scripture (Laura Marvets)
Children Sermon (Sally Key Bowden)
Anthem: “Here I Am, Lord” (Sung by Alex Burgin, Louise Gudger, and Rece Gudger)
Sermon: “Waiting with a Purpose” (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green)
Hymn: “Take My Life” (Hymn 399)
Benediction (Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green)
Postlude: “Ach, Gott und Herr” (Wayne Martz, Organ | by J. S. Bach)

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020

First Steps – October 26, 2020

One of the greatest surprises of my life is that I ended up being a clergyperson. If asked as a child what I wanted to be when I grew up, I’m sure I would have listed fifty different professions other than that of the clergy. Perhaps an attorney, a banker, or a teacher; but definitely not a man of the cloth.

Life is definitely full of surprises, but one thing I’ve learned as a clergyperson is that the more I’m open to the spiritual world, the more I can never say ‘never’. If resurrection is true, and I believe it is, then from what appears to be dead, there can actually come life. Never really isn’t always ‘never’.

If you were to ask God, “Lord, what do you want me to do?” and listen honestly, you might be surprised about what can happen. Granted, it sounds scary; however, what is more frightening is a wasted life in which nothing was done because one never did what they were put here to do.

In Luke 9:62, Jesus spoke these sobering words, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” Don’t waste what has been given to you. We all have a mission to live and a God to glorify.

This Week’s Readings:

Monday – Mark 9
Tuesday – Mark 10
Wednesday – Mark 11
Thursday – Mark 12
Friday – Mark 13

Please Pray for:

Families in crisis.
Friends and family members battling illness.
Those seeking to find their way.
Teachers and students as they continue to transition.
The St. Paul Church family and our ministries.
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

October 23, 2020October 23, 2020

Connect: October 25 – November 1, 2020

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, October 25 | “Waiting With A Purpose”
w/ Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green
Online Pre-Recorded Worship @ 9AM, 11AM, & 1PM
LIVE In-Person Worship @11AM in the Sanctuary (M260).

Click here to join our online worshiping community.

CONNECTING THROUGH FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, October 21 | “Halloween” Wednesday Night Picnic on The Quad
Enjoy the fellowship of church family while enjoying a picnic style meal of BBQ sandwiches at 6pm on The Quad in front of the Youth Building. This particular Wednesday we encourage everyone – adults and children – to come dressed in a Halloween costume! Don’t forget bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Feel free to bring your own meal as well; no cost at all!

Cost $5.00 for all ages. No reservations needed.

CONNECTING YOUTH

All SPY Online events will be posted on the SPY Instagram account each week – Be sure to check in online every week!

Sunday, October 25 | High School Guys Bible Study (1)
w/ Wyatt Detrick and Logan Ogletree @4PM / Youth Building.

Sunday, October 25 | High School Girls Bible Study
w/ Laura Marvets and Emily Trotter @6PM / Home of Trotter Family.

Sunday, October 25 | Middle School Girls Bible Study
w/ Tonya Badcock & HS Senior help @6:00PM / Youth Building.

Sunday, October 25 | Middle School Guys Bible Study
w/ Logan Ogletree & HS Senior help @6:00PM / Youth Building.

Wednesday, October 28 | High School Guys Bible Study (2)
w/ Wade Cliatt & Jay Marvets @7:30AM / Cracker Barrel

CONNECTING 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 25 | “Children’s Sermon”
w/ Sally Key Bowden @9AM, 11AM, & 1PM

Sunday, October 25 | “Confirmation Sunday Service”
w/ Sally Key Bowden @11AM in the Sanctuary (M260)

Sunday, October 25 | “New Confirmation Class Kickoff”
w/ Sally Key Bowden, Tammy and Matthew Reynolds in the Fellowship Hall (M220).

CONNECTING SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, October 25 | “Seekers’ Sunday School”
w/Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, October 25 | “Bridges Sunday School“
w/Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, October 25 | “Wildwood Sunday School”
w/Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, October 25 | “Welcome In” Sunday School Class
w/Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.

CONNECTING BIBLE STUDIES

Tuesday, October 27 | Shane’s Women’s Group
Books of Ephesians and 1st & 2nd Thessalonians
w/ Rev. Dr. Shane Green @10AM – 11:30AM
In-Person M220 (Fellowship Hall) & online on the St. Paul Website.

Tuesday, October 27 | Grace’s Study
Francis Chan’s “Gospel of Mark”
w/ Grace Bailey @11AM – 12:15PM in room M232.
Register In-Person attendance by email to Grace Bailey.

Tuesday, October 27 | Spring Harbor Bible Study
The Book of Joshua
w/ Rev. John Fugh @4PM at Spring Harbor at Green Island.
Contact John for more information.

Wednesday, October 28 | Zoom Bible Study
Psalms and Life
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @11AM-12PM on Zoom.
Register attendance by emailing Mary Lou Jarrell to get the link.

Thursday, October 29 | ‘Pre-School Moms’ Class
Intentional Parenting
w/ Grace Bailey @9:30AM– 11AM in Room M235
Register in-person attendance by email to Grace Bailey.

Friday, October 30 | Men’s Morning Bible Study
The Book of Acts
w/ Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper @6:30AM in M220 (Fellowship Hall).
Contact Buddy for more information.

Friday, October 20 | “Celebration of Discipline” On-Demand Study
w/ Tommy Bridges and Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
Study will be posted @8AM on the St. Paul Website.

Friday, October 30 | “The Work of the Holy Spirit” On-Demand Study
w/ Emily Trotter and Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
Study will be posted @8AM on the St. Paul Website.

CONNECTING THROUGH GIVING

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

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020

First Steps – October 19, 2020

I remember hearing a story of Mother Teresa that has always intrigued me. She was asked in an interview, “When you pray, what do you say to God?” Her response shocked the interviewer because she answered, “I don’t usually say much, but mainly listen.” The interviewer was silent for a few moments and then asked, “Okay, when you pray, what does God say to you?” Mother Teresa answered, “Mainly He doesn’t say much but mostly listens.” Finally, the interviewer said, “I don’t understand” to which Mother Teresa responded, “If you don’t understand, I can’t explain it to you.”

What do you believe about prayer? We often describe prayer as communication with God and God to us. Yet, in our other relationships, there are times where words are never spoken and communication occurs. For instance, there were many nights where my daughter would sit next to me on the sofa, and we might go a long time without uttering a single word. But, if you ask me if we communicated, I would wholeheartedly say, “Yes.” If you asked her, she would answer the same.

Don’t discount the importance of presence. Simply being in the presence of God can be enough. The lesson is can we sit still long enough to communicate. Give it a try, it might surprise you.

This Week’s Readings:

Monday – Mark 4
Tuesday – Mark 5
Wednesday – Mark 6, Mark 7
Thursday – 1 Corinthians 13
Friday – Mark 8

Please Pray for:

Families in crisis.
Friends and family members battling illness.
Those seeking to find their way.
Teachers and students as they continue to transition.
The St. Paul Church family and our ministries.
The United Methodist Church family.
Our nation and our leaders.
The Covid-19 Pandemic.

“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