St Paul Church of Columbus – Page 64 – Growing the Faith of the People

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022

First Steps – April 25, 2022

Alfred Nobel, founder of the Nobel Prize, said, “If I have a thousand ideas and only one turns out to be good, I am satisfied.” I wonder how many people believe this to be true. Does the same approach apply to the spreading of the gospel? If you asked a thousand people to believe, join you for worship, participate in a Bible study, serve in a mission, and only one person responded, would you be satisfied? On one hand, the answer would be no.

However, what if that one person who responded experienced conversion which led to a changed life. Thinking of the Nobel quote, I am reminded of a parable Jesus told in Luke 15:3-7:

³Then Jesus told them this parable: ⁴“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? ⁵And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders ⁶and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ ⁷I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.

Perhaps this should be our response and maybe one person is enough to be satisfied. The real issue is will you reach out with the gospel until one lost sheep is found?

This Week’s Readings:
* Monday – 2 Corinthians 1
* Tuesday – 2 Corinthians 2
* Wednesday- 2 Corinthians 3
* Thursday – 2 Corinthians 4
* Friday- 2 Corinthians 5

Prayer Requests:
*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.

“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 17, 2022 – Easter Sunday Sermon

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April 17, 2022 - Easter Sunday Sermon

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“A Painful Easter”
Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green
Philippiians 2:5-11, 3:10

April 18, 2022April 14, 2022

First Steps – April 18, 2022

In 2003, the San Francisco Zoo had forty-six penguins that spent most of their lives inside the zoo. They were well-fed, lived free from predators, and lived in a controlled environment. As one could imagine, they became very lazy. They spent most of their days lying around and would seldom engage others or swim. However, in that same year, six new penguins were introduced to the sanctuary. These new birds spent all their time swimming only quitting at dusk due to exhaustion.

The new birds didn’t let the inactivity of the older birds determine their behavior. They wanted to swim. Eventually, the persistence of the new birds affected the older birds. Little by little the older birds started to join in and swim.

I think this is a modern-day parable. There will always be resistance to change. There will always be those who desire the path of least resistance. However, it doesn’t have to be you. Because God has called you to live a certain way, be a certain person, then live into what God desires. Eventually, it will affect others. Transformation is a daily process, little by little, bit by bit. The more you stay the course, the more it will influence another.

This Week’s Readings:
* Monday -1 Corinthians 12
* Tuesday – 1 Corinthians 13
* Wednesday- 1 Corinthians 14
* Thursday – 1 Corinthians 15
* Friday- 1 Corinthians 16

Prayer Requests:
*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.

“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 17, 2022April 18, 2022

Announcements this Week, 4/17/2022

Mary Lou Jarrell is here with the Announcements for this week, April 17, 2022. Happy Easter!

1. Office will be open on Monday
2. FNS program for 4/20 is a prayer service for Ukraine
3. Next Sunday, 4/24, is Confirmation Sunday
4. Also next Sunday is the first day of the new SS class led by Jack and Libbie Key, aimed at those mid 20’s – mid 30’s.
5. Children’s musical is on Wednesday, 4/27 in the Sanctuary.
6. Don’t forget to sign your children and youth up for the Summer events!
7. May 8th is graduation Sunday

April 10, 2020 – Palm Sunday Traditional Service – Featuring the Handbell Choir, Chancel Choir, and Children’s Choirs

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April 10, 2020 - Palm Sunday Traditional Service - Featuring the Handbell Choir, Chancel Choir, and Children's Choirs

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The Choral Call to Worship
The Prelude: “Were You There?” by J. Raney; Handbell Choir
The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar
The Hymn of Celebration: “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”
The Affirmation of Faith
The Gloria Patri
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer by Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory Anthem: “Gabriel’s Oboe” by E. Morricone
The Doxology
The Passing of the Peace
The Registration of Attendance
The Welcome to St. Paul and Recognition of our Guests
The Children’s Moment by Rev. Dr. Shane
The Holy Week Readings and Anthem: “The Carpenter’s Son”, presented by the Chancel Choir, Children’s Choirs, and Handbell Choir. Featuring instrumentalists.
The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
The Benediction and Choral Response: “The Lutkin Benediction”
The Postlude: “Postlude on St. Theodulph” by A. Fedak

April 10, 2022 – Palm Sunday – Sermon Series – Understanding Yourself to Love God – Timothy: The Need for Security

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April 10, 2022 - Palm Sunday - Sermon Series - Understanding Yourself to Love God - Timothy: The Need for Security

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Rev. Dr. Shane Green

"Walking In His Steps, The Path to Discipleship" (Part III) - Rev. Dr. Green
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on February 17, 2025 at 5:25 am
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Walking In His Steps: The Path to Discipleship - Baptism & Identity (Part Two); Rev. Dr. S. Green
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on February 10, 2025 at 5:21 am
St. Paul Church of Columbus February 9, 2025 11:00 A.M. Traditional Service The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship ....................................................................Be Joyful The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude......................................................Whiter Than Snow, arr. B. Wolaver Pianist, Jill Honeycutt Hymn of Celebration......................................When We All Get to Heaven (#701) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Sacrament of Infant Baptism.................Tyler Katharine Stewart (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................................................................. Andante, by R. Leveridge The Doxology The Scripture Lesson...........................................Matthew 3:11-17 (pp. 784-785) The Passing of the Peace The Children’s Moment......................................................Mrs. Donna Hightower The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Anthem...........................................................Lord of the Small, by D. Forrest The Sermon Walking In His Steps, The Path to Discipleship: Baptism and Identity (Part Two) Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Hymn of Consecration..........................................Be Thou My Vision (#451) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction.............................................................Go Now in Peace The Postlude.......................................................My Heart Rejoices, by D. Paxton 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

"Walking In His Steps, The Path to Discipleship" (Part III) - Rev. Dr. Green
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on February 17, 2025 at 5:25 am
We hold a current license from Church Streaming and Podcast License License Number: CSPL055770 http://streaming.ccli.com/ Additional License from One License #A-714141 and CCLI #2035791
Walking In His Steps: The Path to Discipleship - Baptism & Identity (Part Two); Rev. Dr. S. Green
by STPAULCOLUMBUS on February 10, 2025 at 5:21 am
St. Paul Church of Columbus February 9, 2025 11:00 A.M. Traditional Service The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome & Announcements .........................................Rev. John Fugh, Jr. The Choral Call to Worship ....................................................................Be Joyful The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude......................................................Whiter Than Snow, arr. B. Wolaver Pianist, Jill Honeycutt Hymn of Celebration......................................When We All Get to Heaven (#701) The Affirmation of Faith ............................................The Apostles’ Creed (#881) The Gloria Patri The Sacrament of Infant Baptism.................Tyler Katharine Stewart (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................................................................. Andante, by R. Leveridge The Doxology The Scripture Lesson...........................................Matthew 3:11-17 (pp. 784-785) The Passing of the Peace The Children’s Moment......................................................Mrs. Donna Hightower The Welcome and Registration of Attendance The Anthem...........................................................Lord of the Small, by D. Forrest The Sermon Walking In His Steps, The Path to Discipleship: Baptism and Identity (Part Two) Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Hymn of Consecration..........................................Be Thou My Vision (#451) The Cross and Flame Go Before Us into the World The Choral Benediction.............................................................Go Now in Peace The Postlude.......................................................My Heart Rejoices, by D. Paxton 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