St Paul Church of Columbus – Page 24 – Growing the Faith of the People

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

First Steps – May 29, 2023

The other day I had a young person ask me this question, “Do I think Jesus prays for him?” A little caught off guard because of the depth of the question, it took me a minute to reset. My answer was “Sure he does.” Figuring I needed to firm up my answer, I referred him to Hebrews 7:24-25, “…but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore, he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.”

In this passage, Jesus continually intercedes for us. Even as you read this devotional, Jesus intercedes for us. When we wake up, go about our day, go to sleep, and do it all over the next day…Jesus intercedes. He is constantly and continually interceding. If Jesus is interceding for you right now, wouldn’t prayer be part of intercession? When we intercede for another, we pray. Same with Jesus—continually interceding, continually praying.

For me, this brings me great comfort. Often, we live with a one-and-done theology. Jesus’ sacrificial act on the cross and God’s raising him from the dead—one-and-done. Justification by God for the person who believes—one-and-done. Though these are true, there can be an assumption that Jesus’ act of intercession is a one-and-done act. After those acts are completed, we think Jesus goes on to something else. Nope! He continually intercedes.

As you go about your week, do so with the understanding that Jesus is interceding for you. He interceded yesterday, he is interceding today and will intercede tomorrow. Allow this hope to guide and direct you.

This Week’s Readings:
*Monday – Luke 11
*Tuesday – Luke 12
*Wednesday – Luke 13
*Thursday – Luke 14
*Friday – Luke 15

Prayer Requests:
-Our unwillingly absent members.
-Heal those who are sick and protect those who are not.
-Comfort those who are grieving and in distress.
-Wisdom for our leaders as they navigate through uncertain times.
-Guidance for those seeking to find their way.
-Continued Growth Inside and Outside the Walls of St. Paul UMC.

“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

April 30, 2023 – “How Can I Unless Someone Guides Me?” – Rev. Dr. Shane Green

Worship (SPUMCColumbus)

April 30, 2023 - "How Can I Unless Someone Guides Me?" – Rev. Dr. Shane Green

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Traditional Worship Service/Acts 8:26-35

April 30, 2023 – “God Restores” – Rev. John Fugh, Jr.

Worship (SPUMCColumbus)

April 30, 2023 - "God Restores" - Rev. John Fugh, Jr.

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Contemporary Worship Service/Acts 8:26-35

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023

First Steps – May 22, 2023

I recently read an article about Vincent Dransfield. What drew me to this article was that Vincent just celebrated his 109th birthday. He is still very active in his community and drives his car every day. With my interest piqued, I wondered what was his secret to longevity.

I expected to read that he ate a healthy diet, never smoked, exercised frequently, and did all the things suggested by physicians. To my surprise, he didn’t focus on his diet, smoked for a long portion of his life, and seldom exercised for much of his life. In the article, he actually joked about someone who frequently runs.

However, there was something that stood out as his secret—He spent much of his life doing what he loved. He served in his community which brought him great joy and fulfillment. In addition, he surrounded himself with friends and family. Even at 109 he still spends much of his day staying connected with neighbors and family.

The Bible has long illustrated the importance of service and fellowship. For the Christian, they are characteristics of a Gospel-Driven life. As one has received, he or she gives in ways that not only glorify God but better God’s world. Likewise, the bond of faith binds people together as one family sharing in the body of Christ.

Who knows how long another will live for the odds are it won’t be 109 years. However, how we live does determine the days of our lives. It might not determine the number of days, but it definitely determines the quality of our days. Therefore, live a life of service and fellowship. Surround yourself with people you love enjoying the closeness of each other and give yourself in ways that better your world.

This Week’s Readings:
*Monday – Luke 6
*Tuesday – Luke 7
*Wednesday – Luke 8
*Thursday – Luke 9
*Friday – Luke 10

Prayer Requests:
-Our unwillingly absent members.
-Heal those who are sick and protect those who are not.
-Comfort those who are grieving and in distress.
-Wisdom for our leaders as they navigate through uncertain times.
-Guidance for those seeking to find their way.
-Continued Growth Inside and Outside the Walls of St. Paul UMC.

“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

April 23, 2023 – “What Is It to You” – Confirmation Sunday– Rev. Dr. Shane Green

Worship (SPUMCColumbus)

April 23, 2023 - "What Is It to You" - Confirmation Sunday– Rev. Dr. Shane Green

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Traditional Worship Service/John 21:15-22

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

We celebrated the Senior Class of 2023 in our Traditional Worship Service on May 7th. Graduates, St. Paul would like to congratulate you once again as you take part in your commencement ceremonies. As you take flight into new chapters of your lives, always know that St. Paul is your church home We hope and pray for your futures. Let your hearts, now and always, be filled by Him.

From Colossians 3:

¹⁶Let your hearts be filled with the word of Christ. Be very wise when you teach people and help them to understand what is right and wrong. Sing with music. Sing praises and Christian songs. Sing to the Lord with praise in your hearts.

¹⁷Whatever you say, or whatever you do, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus. Give thanks to God the Father through Jesus.

"Walking In His Steps - The Path to Discipleship - Baptism and Identity" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on February 3, 2025 at 5:21 am
St. Paul Church February 2, 2025 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.....................................Sonata on the Fifth Tone, by Fr. I. Echeverris Hymn of Celebration..........................O Thou Who This Mysterious Bread (#613) 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....................................Keep Me Faithfully, by G.F. Handel Organist, June Howard The Doxology The Scripture Lesson...............................................Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 (p. 83) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Sermon Walking In His Steps, The Path to Discipleship: Baptism and Identity (Part One) Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Sacrament of Holy Communion..............................................................#12 The Hymn of Consecration..........................Sent Forth by God’s Blessing (#664) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction.........................................Together Met,Together Bound The Postlude........................................................................Andante, by J. Blewitt The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"Unshakable Love" - Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on January 27, 2025 at 5:23 am
St. Paul Church January 26, 2025 Order of Worship The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements ............................................Mrs. Grace Bailey The Choral Call to Worship .....................................Stand Up and Bless the Lord The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude......................................................Praludium und Fuge, by J. Kuhnau Hymn of Celebration..........................................Standing on the Promises (#374) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Sacrament of Infant Baptism................Claire Alexander Colson (see insert) The Pastoral Prayer with the Lord’s Prayer.......................................Mrs. Bailey The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory.......................................................Allemande and gigue, by Boehm The Doxology The Scripture Lesson...........................................Romans 8:31-39 (pp. 919-920) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment......................................................Mrs. Donna Hightower The Anthem.....................................Sometimes a Light Surprises, by C. Courtney The Sermon...............................................Unshakable Love, Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Hymn of Consecration...................O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee (#430) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction......................................................................3 fold Amen The Postlude......................................................................Plein Jeu, by J. Guilain The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"Hope that Perseveres" - Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on January 20, 2025 at 5:29 am
St. Paul Church 11:00 A.M. Traditional Worship Service Order of Worship The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements ............................................Mrs. Grace Bailey The Choral Call to Worship ....................................................................Be Joyful The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude.....................................................................Voluntary, by M. Hawdon Hymn of Celebration.................................................Sweet Hour of Prayer (#496) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Sacrament of Infant Baptism....................Grey Alexander Cope (see insert) The Pastoral Prayer with the Lord’s Prayer.......................................Mrs. Bailey The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory........................................Offertory Solo for Cornet, by F. Couperine The Doxology The Scripture Lesson......................................................Romans 8:18-25 (p.919) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment......................................................Mrs. Donna Hightower The Anthem..........................................................He Hideth My Soul, by J. Carter The Sermon........................................Hope that Perseveres, Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Hymn of Consecration...........Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart (#500) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction.............................................................Go Now in Peace The Postlude.............................................Dessus de Cromhorne, by N. Lebegue The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
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

"Walking In His Steps - The Path to Discipleship - Baptism and Identity" - Rev. Dr. Shane Green
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on February 3, 2025 at 5:21 am
St. Paul Church February 2, 2025 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.....................................Sonata on the Fifth Tone, by Fr. I. Echeverris Hymn of Celebration..........................O Thou Who This Mysterious Bread (#613) 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....................................Keep Me Faithfully, by G.F. Handel Organist, June Howard The Doxology The Scripture Lesson...............................................Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 (p. 83) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Sermon Walking In His Steps, The Path to Discipleship: Baptism and Identity (Part One) Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Sacrament of Holy Communion..............................................................#12 The Hymn of Consecration..........................Sent Forth by God’s Blessing (#664) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction.........................................Together Met,Together Bound The Postlude........................................................................Andante, by J. Blewitt The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"Unshakable Love" - Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on January 27, 2025 at 5:23 am
St. Paul Church January 26, 2025 Order of Worship The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements ............................................Mrs. Grace Bailey The Choral Call to Worship .....................................Stand Up and Bless the Lord The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude......................................................Praludium und Fuge, by J. Kuhnau Hymn of Celebration..........................................Standing on the Promises (#374) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Sacrament of Infant Baptism................Claire Alexander Colson (see insert) The Pastoral Prayer with the Lord’s Prayer.......................................Mrs. Bailey The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory.......................................................Allemande and gigue, by Boehm The Doxology The Scripture Lesson...........................................Romans 8:31-39 (pp. 919-920) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment......................................................Mrs. Donna Hightower The Anthem.....................................Sometimes a Light Surprises, by C. Courtney The Sermon...............................................Unshakable Love, Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Hymn of Consecration...................O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee (#430) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction......................................................................3 fold Amen The Postlude......................................................................Plein Jeu, by J. Guilain The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
"Hope that Perseveres" - Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on January 20, 2025 at 5:29 am
St. Paul Church 11:00 A.M. Traditional Worship Service Order of Worship The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements ............................................Mrs. Grace Bailey The Choral Call to Worship ....................................................................Be Joyful The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude.....................................................................Voluntary, by M. Hawdon Hymn of Celebration.................................................Sweet Hour of Prayer (#496) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Sacrament of Infant Baptism....................Grey Alexander Cope (see insert) The Pastoral Prayer with the Lord’s Prayer.......................................Mrs. Bailey The Leader: Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings. The Offertory Prayer The Offertory........................................Offertory Solo for Cornet, by F. Couperine The Doxology The Scripture Lesson......................................................Romans 8:18-25 (p.919) The Passing of the Peace The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Children’s Moment......................................................Mrs. Donna Hightower The Anthem..........................................................He Hideth My Soul, by J. Carter The Sermon........................................Hope that Perseveres, Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Hymn of Consecration...........Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart (#500) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction.............................................................Go Now in Peace The Postlude.............................................Dessus de Cromhorne, by N. Lebegue The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
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