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PRAY FOR OUR NATION AND OUR LEADERS
In 380 AD, a Syrian monk (his actual name is unknown for we only
have his book of Homilies), wrote “Spiritual growth does not happen
all at once. It is more like a developing [baby]. Over time, it
becomes like a human shape, but even when it is born it is not
perfect. Growth continues for years.” What he rightly understood
though not mentioned was the need to cultivate one’s spiritual life
with disciplines. It is impossible to become the person God desires
without the active use of spiritual disciplines.
In sports, the athlete trains daily so that when the actual
contest occurs, his or her training takes over and yields a higher
performance. How many times in an interview has one said, “I knew I
could do it. I have practiced it hundreds of times in the past. I
simply relied on what I have already done.” Practice does make
perfect.
In the book of Ephesians, Paul pressed home this concept
encouraging the church to mature in faith “to the measure of the
full stature of Christ. We must no longer be children, tossed to
and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine…but speaking the
truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the
head, into Christ” (Ephesians 4:13-15).
As we gather for worship, ask yourself where God would have you
to grow. In your prayer life? Maintaining Sabbath? Understanding of
Scripture? Participation in Worship? Fasting? Solitude? If practice
makes perfect and if we can’t become the person God desires of us
without them, then what spiritual discipline needs to be
recaptured? I invite you this morning to become a more disciplined
person. Dear God, let it be.
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.
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost – Red
July 15, 2012
The Church Gathers for Worship
The Call to Worship
The Parish Concerns & Announcements
The South Georgia Annual Conference ReportMrs. Tammy
Reynolds
The Chiming of the Hour
The Flame Comes to the Altar
The Preludes:
(8:45) Pastorale and Scherzo on “Come, Holy Ghost, God, and
Lord”by Kevin Hildebrand
(10:55): Prelude on “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian”by F.
Binckes
*The Hymn of Celebration: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only
Wise”No. 103
*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.
The Pastoral PrayerRev. 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 Hymn of Preparation: “I Am Thine, O Lord”No. 419
The Minister: “Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our
Offerings”
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory: “Grazioso”by Georg Philipp Telemann
*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) Philippians 1:3-11Pew Bible, page 953
(9:00) Ephesians 1:3-6
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 Song: “Blessed Are They”by John Leavitt
(10:55) The Children’s MomentRev. Dr. P. Shane Green
(Following their moment, children K-4 through 2nd grade go to
Children’s Church)
(10:55) The Anthem: “He Hideth My Soul”by J. Carter
The Sermons:
(8:45 & 10:55) “A Disciplined Olympian”Rev. Dr. P. Shane
Green
(9:00) “Blessings from the Father”Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
*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: “Take Time to Be Holy”No. 395
*The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
*The Benediction and Amen
*The Postludes:
(8:45) “Vater unser im Himmelreich”by G. P. Telemann
(10:55) “Christe Sanctorum”by D. Paxton
*The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
*Those who are able please stand.
Organists: Mrs. Sue Dietrich and Mr. Wayne Martz Soloist: Mr. Cy
Dietrich
All music used by permission. One license (#A-714141) CCLI #
2035792
THE ROSEBUD IN THE CHANCEL AREA OF THE SANCTUARY TODAY is in
honor William Benton (Ben) Peak, born July 2, 2012, to Allison
& John Peak. Jack welcomes his brother to the family. Proud
grandparents are Richard & Elizabeth Weaver, Fred Peak, and
Connie Peak.
THE FAMILY OF CHRIST AT ST. PAUL extends our Christian love and
sympathy to:
· Bruce Roberts and family in the death of his son, Brandon Rist
Roberts, of Girard, PA, Wednesday, July 4, 2012.
· Alex Hinton and family in the death of her grandmother, Mary
Prather Venable, of Phenix City, AL, Thursday, July 5, 2012.
THE FAMILY OF CHRIST AT ST. PAUL extends our Christian love and
fellowship to:
· Brooke Green, Conner and Caroline (Shane’s wife and
children.)
· Razvan & Ashley Druica, and their infant daughter,
Isabelle.
If you are interested in joining St. Paul UMC, please contact
Rev. John Fugh, Jr. by calling the church office at (706)327-7419
extension 205 or by email at [email protected].
sunday, july 15:
8:45 a.m.Early Worship (Sanctuary)
9:00 a.m.Contemporary Worship (CWC)
9:45 a.m.Weekly Communion
(Illges Chapel)
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 Big Events Night
monday, july 16:
9:00 p.m.Online Bible Study
tuesday, july 17:
no scheduled events
wednesday, july 18:
8:30 a.m.Youth Missions’ Work Day
(Contact Stephen for details)
thursday, july 19:
no scheduled events
friday, july 20:
6:30 a.m.Men’s Bible Study
(Miller-Wilson Classroom)
saturday, july 21:
6:30 p.m.Boy Scouts’ Picnic & Movie
(St. Paul Lawn)
*(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.
ST. PAUL PRAYER LINE
706-327-1547
24 hours a day/ 7 days a week
2012 Stewardship Report
“To do the best of things in the worst of times.”
Sunday School178
A.M. Worship Services385
Budget Needs to Date$839,328
Budget Receipts Last Week$38,218
Budget Receipts to Date$826,053
Youth News
Join us on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Contemporary
Worship Center.
Don’t forget to bring your Bible!!!
Don’t miss the next “BIG EVENT SUNDAY NIGHTS”:
July 15 and July 29
For more details, email me at: [email protected].
Your brother in Christ - Stephen
Serving this week:
ushers:
(8:45) Mark Graham and Ken Crumpler
(10:55)Travis Miller (lead usher), Chris Badcock, J Logan,
George Pruitt
altar guild:
(illges chapel) Dell Branch
(sanctuary) Judy Gower
flower rearranging & delivery:
Faith Curran and Marilyn Magoni
acolytes:
(8:45)Carter Hudson and Ridley Hudson
(10:55)Meg Kenimer and Hallie Tanner
Helper: Shelley Hill
combined children’s church (activity room):
(4 & 5 yr. olds) & (1st & 2nd grades)
Teacher:Grace Bailey
Volunteers:David & Jenny McMillen
nursery volunteers:
Eric & Len Kilgore
registration collector:
Sharon Jones
greeters:
(8:45)Elizabeth Graham (Illges Chapel)
(9:00)The Ingley Flowers family (CWC)
(10:55)Betty Koon (Illges Chapel)
Huel White (SS. Door)
prayer guild:
Beth Thomas, Chris Layfield, Beth Kirven, Gloria Stover
meals on wheels volunteers:
route I- Dell Branch, Teri Parker, Janet Mauldin, Reggie Kelley,
James & Lois Griffiths, Billy & Burnette Welsh
route II- Pat McClurg, Nancy Tjoflat, Sonny Middlebrooks, Mary
Sue Polleys, Jane Knight
Altar Fund in memory of DOROTHY THOMAS COLBERT by the Wildwood
Class; GORDON LEE RUSSELL by Dr. & Mrs. J. B. Chastain.
Building Fund in memory of GORDON LEE RUSSELL, HAZEL POLK by
Fran Greene.
Habitat for Humanity in memory of WALLY CARLSON by Jack &
Shirley Fatum.
Ukraine Mission Fund in memory of GORDON LEE RUSSELL by Jack
& Shirley Fatum.
Wynnton Neighborhood Network in memory of JUDGE AARON COHN,
DOROTHY THOMAS COLBERT by Alice Gentry Douglas.
A Message from the Prayer Guild…
Do you have family members or loved ones in the military who are
currently deployed overseas? By submitting their names, ranks, and
mailing addresses, we could add them to our Church Prayer List.
Call the Church Office (706.327.7419) or simply email the
information to Kathy Hollon:
[email protected]
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.
Summer Program ends August 2.
Fall Open House, August 8:
(9 am – 11 am)
We still have several spots available for the upcoming school
year. For more info, contact Shelley Hill, Preschool Director, at
706.327.7452 or email:
[email protected]
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.
Reminder:
Leonard Street, Wildwood Avenue, and Forest Avenue doors are
kept locked. St. Paul members, if you do not know the codes, please
call the Church Office at 706.327.7419.
Altar Fund in honor of BETTYE SPENCE by Jack & Shirley
Fatum.
Building Fund in honor of LLOYD & LUMMIE HALL by Grace
Bailey.
Music Ministry in honor of BETTYE SPENCE by Minnie Bradley.
Wynnton Neighborhood Network in honor of the ST. PAUL STAFF by
Louise O’Kelley.
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]
FANTASTIC LANE PEACHES for
Wesley Glen Ministries
The cost is $26 for ½ bushel. Checks should be made payable to
Wynnton UMC. Orders will be taken now through July 22. The date for
pick up is Wednesday, July 25, at Wynnton UMC from 9:30 a.m.–2:00
p.m. Orders can be placed through the Church Office (706.327.7419)
or your Sunday School class.
A Blood Drive will be held at the Church Sunday, August 12, in
the Fellowship Hall, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This will give you
the opportunity to donate before or after Sunday School or your
preferred worship service. Sign up to donate blood through your
Sunday School Class or in the Church Office.
CELEBRATION SUNDAY
August 19, 2012
Mark your calendars now!
Join us on Sunday, August 19, as we celebrate a new year in
Christian Education. All children will be promoted to the next
grade level during the 10:55 a.m. worship. Also during this
service, the third graders will be presented with Bibles.
Immediately following the worship service, join us in the
Fellowship Hall for the Promotion/ Celebration Sunday Luncheon.
Please bring your favorite side dish--salad, casserole or dessert
(enough to serve at least 8) to go with Minnie’s fabulous fried
chicken.
Parents of third graders, if you do not get an information
letter regarding this event in the mail by August 1, please contact
Grace Bailey at 706.327.7419 or send an email to:
[email protected]
NO FAMILY NIGHT SUPPER ON THE FOLLOWING WEDNESDAYS:
July 18, July 25, and August 1.
Be sure to join us when we start back on Wednesday, August
8.
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.
Bulletin Email Ministry
Help reduce our postage costs. Get your church bulletin by
email. Sign up on our website:
www.stpaulunitedmethodist.com
United METHODIST WOMEN NEWS
The Glad Sallys Circle
We will meet on the Mondays of July 16 and August 20, at 6 p.m.
at the Wynnton Road Burger King.
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.”
A Note from
Wynnton Neighborhood Network
Your generous food donations are deeply appreciated! We are in
need of the following items: boxed macaroni & cheese, canned
green beans, other canned vegetables, canned meat, spaghetti
noodles, cereal, toilet tissue, bath soap, powdered laundry
detergent, and personal care items. Place all donations on the
round table near the Fellowship Hall entrance.
Thank you for your continued support!
Dave Ramsey's just launched his latest version of FPU and St.
Paul invites you to experience it!
*Just 9 weeks of classes
* Only 1 1/2 hours per class
* $95 per membership kit
(one per couple or single)
All this and you'll learn how to improve (or create) your budget
so that you can be debt-free!
Wednesday night classes will begin August 22, at 6 pm.
Thursday morning classes will begin August 23, at
9am at Locos.
Childcare will be provided on Wednesdays.
Preview Sunday TBA.
Deadline to enroll is August 6. For more
information, contact the Church Office (706.327.7419)
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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