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What are One’s Expectations of Jesus? (The Jesus We Don’t Like) [WORSHIP]

Order of Worship
Sunday, July 10, 2022
11:00 AM Traditional Worship

The Welcome & Announcements by Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper, Jr.
The Choral Call to Worship: “Be Joyful”
The Prelude: “Pastorale” by Charles Wesley
The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar
The Hymn of Celebration: ā€œStand Up, Stand Up for Jesus”
The Affirmation of Faith
The Gloria Patri
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lordā€™s Prayer by Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper, Jr.
The Hymn of Preparation: ā€œTake Time to Be Holy”
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory: “Holy Spirit, Truth Divine” arr. David Hegarty
The Doxology
The Scripture Lesson: Matthew 11:1-6
The Passing of the Peace
The Registration of Attendance
The Welcome to St. Paul and Recognition of our Guests
The Childrenā€™s Moment by Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Anthem: “What a Friend” by Price & Besig
The Sermon: What are One’s Expectations of Jesus? (The Jesus We Don’t Like) by Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Hymn of Consecration: “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian”
The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World
The Benediction and Choral Response: “Go Now in Peace”
The Postlude: “Wo Gott zum Haus” by J. G. Walther

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First Steps – July 11, 2022

My older brother loves figs. Me, not so much; however, I have grown to appreciate them though Iā€™m not sure I will ever grow to his level of affection or be a fig aficionado. I think it has to do with the texture of figs that hold me back. Regardless, in the ancient world, figs were a delicacy. 
 
Then and now, figs are the fruit of a giant tree. In Johnā€™s Gospel, Nathanael enjoyed the shade of the fig tree when he learned of Jesus. In Lukeā€™s Gospel, Zacchaeus climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see Jesus. Among religious Jews, sitting under a fig tree symbolizes the study of scripture. For just as the fig slowly ripens on the tree, the scriptures ripen with enlightenment to those who study. 
 
What I have learned about figs is that a tree will have more than one harvest each year. Sometimes a tree can have three different harvests because the figs ripen not all at once like an apple tree. With figs, the ones closest to the trunk ripen first. Then the ones in the middle of the branch and finally the ones on the tip of the branch.  Because there isnā€™t a blossoming flower associated with the fruit, one can easily miss when a fig is ripe and ready to harvest. 
 
Thinking of figs, Iā€™m mindful of two important life lessons:
1. Not everyone ripens at the same time. When dealing with people it is important to remember that our timeline might not be their timeline. Though we might long for something to happen sooner than later, we canā€™t control anotherā€™s development. Therefore, trust in God is crucial. We trust that God is continually working to bring about a harvest. God is the final change agent.

2. If one is not looking for the fruit, they will miss it. God is working in the world. We want to patiently participate. As led by him, directed by him, and prompted by him, we work with his Holy Spirit to bring about transformation. Just as it is crucial to trust Godā€™s work, it is crucial to be in a continual state of discernment so that we can see what God sees. With his sight, we can see the fruit ripen and act accordingly. 




This Week’s Readings:
*Monday – Romans 7
*Tuesday – Romans 8
*Wednesday- Romans 9
*Thursday -Romans 10
*Friday- Romans 11


Prayer Requests:
*Children’s safety as they participate in summer activities. 
*An immediate end to the crisis in Ukraine.
*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.

ā€œDonā€™t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.ā€ – Philippians 4:6


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Announcements for this Week, July 10, 2022!

“Laura” and “Shane” are bringing you the Announcements this week!
Please pray for our Children, Youth, Chaperones, and Leaders as we travel to Shocco Springs for Kid’s Camp!
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July 3, 2022 – “The Nature of Faith” (Rev. John Fugh, Jr.)

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Contemporary Worship Service/Matthew 14:22-33

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The Nature of True Faith [WORSHIP]

July 3, 2022
Contemporary Worship Service
9:00 A.M.
Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
Sermon: The Nature of True Faith
Scripture: Sermon Text – Matthew 14:22-33
Featuring The Praise Band

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The Nature of Faith [WORSHIP]

Order of Worship
Sunday, June 26, 2022
11:00 AM Traditional Worship

The Chiming of the Hour
The Welcome & Announcements by Mrs. Mary Lou Jarrell
The Choral Call to Worship: “Come, We That Love the Lord”
The Prelude: “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” by Alfred Fedak
The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar
The Hymn of Celebration: ā€œO For a Thousand Tongues to Singā€ (verses 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7)
The Affirmation of Faith
The Gloria Patri
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lordā€™s Prayer by Mrs. Mary Lou Jarrell
The Hymn of Preparation: ā€œLord, Speak to Meā€ (verses 1, 2, & 5)
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory: “Ayre” by G. P. Telemann
The Doxology
The Scripture Lesson: 1 Kings 11:9-13
The Passing of the Peace
The Registration of Attendance
The Welcome to St. Paul and Recognition of our Guests
The Childrenā€™s Moment by Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Anthem: “Hymn of Promise” by N. Sleeth
The Sermon: ā€œSolomon’s Lessons: Divided Loyaltiesā€ by Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Hymn of Consecration: “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” (verses 1, 2, & 4)
The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World
The Benediction and Choral Response: “3-fold Amen”
The Postlude: “Diapason Movement in E Flat” by George Green

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