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PRAY FOR OUR NATION AND OUR LEADERS
Liberated, Unbound, Released, Emancipated, Unrestricted,
Limitless, Uninhibited, and Independence are all synonyms for
Freedom. If asked to define the concept of freedom, I’m sure we
would have a host of different definitions because it is difficult
to define. We each experience it, can recognize it, desire it, and
know we don’t want to live without it but to sum it up in
words…well that is another topic altogether.
We struggle explaining the concept because freedom isn’t without
cost. Someone somewhere gave of himself or herself so that another
can be free of tyranny or oppression. The benefactor of the gift
now has the opportunity to live differently because of the gift
given.
For the Christian, a supreme gift has been given so that anyone
who believes can experience life liberated from sin. This gift is
eternal. The Apostle Paul said it this way, “The wages of sin is
death, but the gift of God is eternal life” (Romans 6:23). Like
other gifts of freedom, it isn’t free. But thanks be to God for His
willingness to sacrifice Himself for our benefit.
As we gather today for worship, let us draw near to God,
contemplate His goodness, and give thanks for His graciousness in
giving us salvation.
SAINT PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Broadcast at Eleven O’clock – The Truth 88.5 FM, WBOJ
Morning Worship Services – 8:45 a.m., 9:00 a.m., & 10:55
a.m.
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost – White
July 1, 2012
The Church Gathers for Worship
The Call to Worship
The Parish Concerns & Announcements
The Chiming of the Hour
The Flame Comes to the Altar
The Prelude: “Battle Hymn of the Republic”by Smith and
Hustad
Piano – Mrs. Ann Walton, Organ – Mr. Wayne Martz
*The Hymn of Celebration: “God of the Ages”No. 698
*The Minister: “Let Us Unite in the Historic Confession of the
Christian Church”
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;
and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the
Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius
Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from
the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of
God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the
quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic
church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the
resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
*The Gloria Patri
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as
it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without
end. Amen, Amen.
The Call to Prayer
Take this moment to prepare to speak to the One who is more
focused upon our hearts than upon our words. One who is more
committed to us and our soul’s well being than we are to our body’s
comforts and pleasures. One who has shown us by the passion of our
Lord Jesus Christ the seriousness with which He makes our
appointment. The only One who loves us just because His love is
greater than our sin. Free yourself in these moments from your
fear-filled secrets by prayerfully confessing them in the presence
of our Heavenly Father.
Moment of Prayer for Deployed Family Members & Loved
OnesRev. Stephen Brinkman
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom
come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this
day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive
those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and
the glory, forever. Amen.
The Minister: “Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our
Offerings”
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory Anthem: “God of Our Fathers”by H. Heley
Men’s Chorus
*The Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all
creatures here below:
praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy
Ghost. Amen.
*The Scripture Lessons:
(8:45 & 10:55) Matthew 5:13-16; John 15:18-19Pew Bible,
pages 786; 878
(9:00) Luke 11:37-54
Minister: The Word of God for the People of God.
Congregational Response: Thanks be to God.
*The Passing of the Peace
Minister: The Peace of Christ be with you.
Congregation: And also with you.
The Registration of Attendance
*The Welcome to St. Paul and Recognition of our Guests
(Please take this time to greet those around you)
(8:45) The Word in SongMr. Wayne Martz
(10:55) The Children’s MomentRev. Dr. P. Shane Green
(Following their moment, children K-4 through 2nd grade go to
Children’s Church)
The Sermons:
(8:45 & 10:55) “Dual Citizenship”Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green
(9:00) “Unmasking Mediocrity”Rev. Stephen Brinkman
The Service of Holy CommunionNo. 12
(Remember the less fortunate through our Altar Fund. Be generous
in your communion offering)
*The Call to Christian Discipleship
If you made a decision today or if you would like to unite with
St. Paul,
come forward on the last verse of our hymn of consecration.
*The Hymn of Consecration: “Come, Sinners, to the Gospel
Feast”No. 616
*The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
*The Benediction and Amen
*The Postlude: “Materna”by I. Smith
*The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
*Those who are able please stand.
All music used by permission. One license (#A-714141) CCLI #
2035792
THE FLOWERS ON THE SANCTUARY ALTAR today are given to the glory
of God and in honor of Shane, John, & Stephen.
ST. PAUL PRAYER LINE
706-327-1547
24 hours a day/ 7 days a week
Please let us know: If you or someone you know is in the
hospital, has a baby, has a death in the family, etc., please
notify the Church Office (706.327.7419) so that we can minister to
you and your loved ones effectively. In the event of an emergency,
please call 706-577-8593.
holy communion sunday, july 1:
8:45 a.m.Early Worship (Sanctuary)
9:00 a.m.Contemporary Worship (CWC)
9:45 a.m.sunday school for all ages!
10:00 a.m.College/Young Career Class
10:00 a.m. E3am (CWC)
10:55 a.m.Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
5:00 p.m.E3 Youth Activities
monday, july 2:
9:00 a.m.District Ministers’ Set-up Meeting
(St. Luke UMC)
tuesday, july 3:
wednesday, july 4:
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
thursday, july 5:
friday, july 6:
6:30 a.m.Men’s Bible Study
(Miller-Wilson Classroom)
*(CWC – Contemporary Worship Center)
The Master Church Calendar
Before scheduling a meeting or event at St. Paul UMC, contact
Kathy in the Church Office at 706.327.7419 extension 201 or
[email protected].
This will ensure that your event does not conflict with other
events already on the Master Calendar.
2012 Stewardship Report
“To do the best of things in the worst of times.”
Sunday School233
A.M. Worship Services480
Budget Needs to Date$779,376
Budget Receipts Last Week$10,053
Budget Receipts to Date$731,394
Youth News
We still meet on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Contemporary
Worship Center.
Don’t forget to bring your Bible!!!
Don’t miss the “BIG EVENT SUNDAY NIGHTS”:
July 1 – July 15 – July 29
For more details, send an email to [email protected].
Your brother in Christ - Stephen
Serving this week:
ushers:
(8:45) Bruce Roberts and Jack Copelan
(10:55)Travis Miller (lead usher), Chris Badcock, J Logan,
George Pruitt
communion stewards:
Caroline Fields and Helen Varner
altar guild:
(illges chapel) Dell Branch
(sanctuary) Judy Gower
flower rearranging & delivery:
Martha & Thacker Cargill
acolytes:
(8:45)Anna Clair Fugh and Mary Avnor Parker
(10:55)Riley Grier and Ashley Ledbetter
Helper: Stacey Boyd
combined children’s church (activity room):
(4 & 5 yr. olds) & (1st & 2nd grades)
Teacher:Grace Bailey
Volunteers:Steve & Renee Lorentz
nursery volunteers:
George & Leigh Avant
registration collector:
Judy Fields
greeters:
(8:45)Shirley Fatum (Illges Chapel)
(9:00)The George Flowers family (CWC)
(10:55)Ken & Vicki Toole (Sanctuary)
Larry & Ginger Harper (Illges Chapel)
Beth Young (SS. Door)
prayer guild:
Joanne Hudson, Faith Curran, Sue Taylor, Beth Young, Louise
O’Kelley
meals on wheels volunteers:
route I- Sue Taylor, Teri Parker, Beth Kelley, Sonny
Middlebrooks, Jim McClurg, Elliott Kirven
route II- Ann Norris, Minnie Bradley, Suzanne Mullin, Faith
Curran, Lisa Allen, Beverly McCormick
Building Fund in memory of RIGNEY WYNN CHANCELLOR, JR. by
Frankie Wickham; MARY SKELTON BURDICK by Mr. & Mrs. John
Thayer.
ST. PAUL UMC PRESCHOOL NOTES:
The Summer Program is now in session!!!
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
of each week from 9:00 am – 1:00 p.m.
No School the Week of July 4
(Independence Day Holiday)
Summer Program begins again July 10 and continues thru August
2.
Fall Open House, August 8:
(9 am – 11 am)
For more info, contact Shelley Hill, Preschool Director, at
706.327.7452 or email:
[email protected]
STUDY GOD’S WORD ONLINE
Sign up today!!!!!
This online Bible Study Class will begin on Monday, July 9, and
will be led by Rev. John Fugh. No special equipment needed - just a
computer, internet, & a camera is optional. This study will be
on Monday evenings at 9 p.m. and will last an hour. It’s not too
late to register!!! Please call the Church Office (706-327-7419) to
register or sign up online at:
www.stpaulunitedmethodist.com.
Music Ministry Update
During the month of July, the Chancel Choir will rehearse on
Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary beginning at 10:15 a.m.
ALL WHO MADE ST. PAUL’S VBS 2012, OPERATION OVERBOARD, SUCH A
HUGE SUCCESS!
Grace Bailey
Erin Jackson
Mitch Blankenship
Betty Stinson
Suzanne Jones
Knoxie Heisler
Amy Mobley
Donna Craig
Wayne Martz
Jo Fike
Jeanne Martz
Eliza Brewer
Jennifer Shaw
Jean Lorentz
Robin Grier
DeeDee Tebeau
Stacy Pease
Edie Evans
Stephen Brinkman
Sydney McRae
Lauren Briscoe
Jacob Holmes
Sue Ann Holmes
Eliza Gross
Cammy Marchetti
Graham Gill
Courtney Ellis
Rachel Grier
Amanda McPherson
Bethell Culpepper
Laurie McRae
Reese Powell
Clara Middlebrooks
John Pope
Caroline Smith
Jameson Hill
Katie Parker
John Fugh, III
Libby Hudson
Cole Holmes
Angela Sims
Phoebe Bone
Alex Hinton
Lucy Bone
Beth Burgin
Callie Gatewood
Michelle Caves
Luke Martz
Jenna Martin
Eric Crabb
Mary Lovett Beck
Minnie Luttrell
Melissa Martin
Caroline Hill
Nan Konze
Susan Boyd
Savannah Sturkie
Anna Sayers
Meghan Stinson
Laura Sayers
Zoe Bridges
Jeff Worrell
Stuart Sherrer
Lucy Boyd
Jack D’Antonio
Emily Harper
Audrey Holmes
Alice Varner
Richard Sims
Caroline Fields
Jill Land
Ben Miller
Ally Coppedge
Thomas Flowers
Ridley Hudson
Lauryn Lee
Jack Pease
Charles Pease
John Avant
Land Reaves
Jeff Hudson
John Hinton
Victoria Moushine
St. Paul Staff
WE COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU!
Michelle Hudson and Amy Bickerstaff
The Church Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in
observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will resume regular
office hours on Thursday, July 5, (9 am-5pm).
Rev. Dr. Shane Green (203)
[email protected]
Rev. John Fugh, Jr. (205)
[email protected]
Rev. Stephen Brinkman (214)
[email protected]
Grace Bailey (207)
[email protected]
Shelley Hill (215)
[email protected]
Kathy Hollon (201)
[email protected]
Donnie Jones (208)
[email protected]
Cindy Lee (202)
[email protected]
Wayne & Jeanne Martz (211)
[email protected]
Cindy Shavers (204)
[email protected]
Minnie Luttrell (219 or 220)
To contact staff members by phone, call the Church Office,
706-327-7419, and then either request or enter the extension number
shown by his/her name.
Visit the Church Website:
www.stpaulunitedmethodist.com
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
Don’t forget to bring your used Sunday School Quarterlies and
Christian publications to the Wesley Class to be recycled. The
books will be donated to the Columbus Prison and we could never
take too many. Teacher Editions may be included also. We invite you
to participate in this ministry by simply recycling.
NO FAMILY NIGHT SUPPER ON THE FOLLOWING WEDNESDAYS:
July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1.
Be sure to join us when we start back on Wednesday, August
8.
United METHODIST
WOMEN NEWS
The Glad Sallys Circle
Here is our summer schedule. We will meet on the Mondays of July
16 and August 20, at 6 p.m. at the Wynnton Road Burger King.
We look forward to seeing you there!
UMW Request:
We are collecting items for the Open Door Shower Program. Travel
size deodorant, soaps, & shampoos are needed. These items can
be brought to the Church Workroom and placed in the box marked
“Open Door Shower Program.”
Join us for
St. Paul Art Camp
July 9-11 Cost: $25
9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. each day
For children who have completed grades 1-5
(Deadline to register is July 6)
July 9Painting Organically!
(Trip to Uchee Pines to pick blueberries)
July 10Pottery 101
July 11Weaving and Fun with Food
PARENTS: Call the Church office (706.327.7419) to sign up for
each event. Everyone must pre-register and have a permission form
signed by a parent prior to participating. Send a sack lunch each
day. Each day begins and ends at St. Paul. Travel will be by the
St. Paul bus. Daily schedules and registration forms are available
in the Church Office.
Sunday, July 22 – Friday, July 27
For rising 3rd through 7th graders
We’re busy planning and preparing for an awesome summer camp at
St. Paul! It wouldn’t be the same without you!
Registration forms are now available in the Church Office or
online. Go to:
www.stpaulunitedmethodist.org
Questions???
Call Grace or Mitch at 706-327-7419 ext. 207 or send an email
to: [email protected]
The Reverend Dr. P. Shane Green
The Reverend John Fugh, Jr.
The Reverend Stephen Brinkman
Pastors
Phone: (706) 327-7419
Fax: (706) 327-0412
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