First Steps – May 16, 2022

May 16, 2022

At a recent graduation ceremony for a daughter of a family friend, the CEO of UPS gave the address. She inspired the graduates to Lead to Inspire, Serve to Create and Give to Remain. Over this past weekend, I reflected on her words. Though she has a very accomplished resume, she realized her work recorded would never be the same as a legacy. What remains is not a work record but a legacy.

What do you want your legacy to be? What do you want others to remember about you? Great questions! I think borrowing her words would do well. Lead to inspire people so that they are better because they knew you.  Serve others to create space and possibilities for those around you. Give to things that will long outlive you. You donā€™t have to be a CEO of a Fortune 500 Company to have a legacy. Begin now! Lead, Serve and Give.
 



This Week’s Readings:
*Monday – Matthew 3
*Tuesday – Matthew 4
*Wednesday- Matthew 5
*Thursday – Matthew 6
*Friday- Matthew 7


Prayer Requests:
*Our Confirmands and High School Graduates as they transition.
*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.
*Give our leaders extra wisdom as they navigate this pandemic and economic uncertainty.
*Help 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


Announcements for the Week of May 15, 2022, with Mary Lou

Donations of canned goods for WNN during May – it’s our turn to help stock the shelves with canned goods! So please bring in cans of green beans, corn, carrots, sweet peas, fruit, soup, tomatoes, meat and boxes of cereal or rice. Bring them to the church office and we’ll get them to the Network – thank you!

And… there are a few spots left for both of the Youth trips this summer but you must let Laura know ASAP. Rec Trip is 7/25 – 7/29 (Dayton TN)

REAL ministry for women will meet on Thursday, May 19th, in room M232 @6:30 p.m.. Our very own Pam Abell will share with us her extensive research into “Brain Health”. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Grace Bailey.

Sign ups for the Fall 2022 Small groups continue – you can fill out one of the cards (find them around the church) or just email Mary Lou Jarrell! Please join in for a 12 week study through the Book of Luke. “Life is better together”.

South GA Annual conference needs volunteers (Sunday afternoon 6/5 – Wednesday noon 6/8). You can welcome other Methodists to Columbus by serving as a greeter, information giver, golf cart driver and more! Just go to https://www.sgaumc.org/acvolunteers for more information and the link to register. Come join in the fun!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

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May 8, 2022 — Graduation Sunday & Mother’s Day — Rev. Dr. Shane Green Leads Us in a Sermon Entitled “Patterns”

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May 8, 2022 -- Graduation Sunday & Mother's Day -- Rev. Dr. Shane Green Leads Us in a Sermon Entitled "Patterns"
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Because our graduating high-school Seniors are recognized and because of their beautiful prayers, statements of testimony and blessings, we have included the whole service in this podcast.

Sunday, May 8, 2022
11:00 AM Traditional Worship
High School Senior Sunday
Mother’s Day

The Prelude: “Laudation” by Gilbert Martin
The Processional Hymn: “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”
The Affirmation of Faith
The Gloria Patri
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lordā€™s Prayer by Mr. Bo Trotter
The Introduction of Graduation Gifts & Recognition of High School Seniors by Mrs. Laura Marvets
The Introduction of the Class of 2022 Speakers by Mr. Logan Ogletree
The Class of 2022 – Speakers by Miss Ellie Tommey & Mr. Russell Makepeace
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory Anthem: “The Blessingā€ by Mr. Jake Hess, III and Ms. Caroline Green
The Doxology
The Scripture Lesson: Amos 2:6-8; Psalm 1 by Miss Raley Powell
The Registration of Attendance
The Welcome to St. Paul and Recognition of our Guests
The Childrenā€™s Moment by Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Sermon: ā€œPatternsā€ by Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Recessional Hymn: ā€œThe Gift of Loveā€
The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World
The Benediction and Choral Response: ā€œ3-fold Amen”
The Postlude: ā€œProcessionalā€ by M. Sullivan

Patterns [WORSHIP]

Sunday, May 8, 2022
Mother’s Day
9:00 AM Contemporary Worship
Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green
Sermon: Patterns
Scripture: Amos 2:6-8 , Psalm 1
Featuring The Praise Band

Patterns [WORSHIP]

Order of Worship
Sunday, May 8, 2022
11:00 AM Traditional Worship
High School Senior Sunday
Mother’s Day

The Chiming of the Hour
The Welcome and Announcements by Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
The Choral Call to Worship: “This Is the Day”
The Cross & Flame Come to the Altar
The Prelude: “Laudation” by Gilbert Martin
The Processional Hymn: “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”
The Affirmation of Faith
The Gloria Patri
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lordā€™s Prayer by Mr. Bo Trotter
The Introduction of Graduation Gifts & Recognition of High School Seniors by Mrs. Laura Marvets
The Introduction of the Class of 2022 Speakers by Mr. Logan Ogletree
The Class of 2022 – Speakers by Miss Ellie Tommey & Mr. Russell Makepeace
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory Anthem: “The Blessingā€ by Mr. Jake Hess, III and Ms. Caroline Green
The Doxology
The Scripture Lesson: Amos 2:6-8; Psalm 1 by Miss Raley Powell
The Registration of Attendance
The Welcome to St. Paul and Recognition of our Guests
The Childrenā€™s Moment by Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Sermon: ā€œPatternsā€ by Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Recessional Hymn: ā€œThe Gift of Loveā€
The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World
The Benediction and Choral Response: ā€œ3-fold Amen”
The Postlude: ā€œProcessionalā€ by M. Sullivan