The Reverend Dr. P. Shane Green

The Reverend John Fugh, Jr. Pastors

Phone: (706) 327-7419 Fax: (706) 327-0412

Prayer Line: (706)327-1547

www.stpaulunitedmethodist.com

The St. Paul United Methodist Church

Bulletin

Morning Worship Services – 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., & 10:55 a.m.

Vol. 53 Columbus, Georgia October 12, 2014 No. 41

When I was in seminary, a professor told me the most important role in a church was a greeter. One of our assignments was to visit a number of businesses, churches, and stores to see how friendly they were. Our class was to evaluate our experience when visiting these places contrasting the ones that greeted as you walked in to the ones that didn’t acknowledge you when entering. At first, I thought the assignment was a waste of time. After all, I was there to learn theology, not hospitality. I could not have been more wrong. When I entered the shops or churches and received a “hello” or “welcome,” I notice something inside of me felt energized. I wanted to stay and respond to the people there. However, when I entered someplace else that didn’t notice or engage me, I felt indifference. Even after 20 years of ministry, I would agree with that professor. A greeter is the most important role in the church. Saying this, if you can say “hello” that is all that is needed. At this time of year when we start planning for next year, consider this valuable ministry. Be a greeter. Help create an impression that invites, engages, and welcomes people to St. Paul. Contact our church office (706)327-7419 or kathy@stpaulunitedmethodist.com for more information.

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Green October 12, 2014

The Church Gathers for Worship - (Please take this moment to silence your mobile devices.)

The Choral Call to Worship: “I Come with Joy”

The Parish Concerns & Announcements

The Chiming of the Hour

The Flame and Cross Come to the Altar

The Prelude:(10:55) “Toccata in F Major” ......................................................... Dietrich Buxtehude

*The Hymn of Celebration: “And Can It Be that I Should Gain” ........................................... No. 363

*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.

(9:00 & 10:55) A Personal Testimony .............................................................. Mrs. Bettye Spence

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 Prayer .......................................................................................... Rev. John Fugh, Jr.

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: “Amazing Grace” ...................................................................... No. 378

The Minister: “Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings” The Offertory Prayer The Offertory: “Variations” ........................................................................ Jan Pieter Sweelinck

*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 Lesson: (8:30 & 10:55) Psalm 40:6-8 .................................................................... Pew Bible, page 446 (9:00) Psalm 40:6-8 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.)

(8:30) The Word in Song: “Teach Us to Pray” ..................................... Reba Rambo and Dony McGuire

(10:55) The Children’s Sermon........................................................................ Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green (Immediately following the Children’s Sermon, all children ages K4- 2nd grade are

invited to go to Children’s Church)

(10:55) The Anthem: “Seek Ye First” .................................................................... Douglas Wagner

The Sermons:

(8:30 & 10:55) “Respond Generously: Act I - Prayer” .................... Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green

(9:00) “Respond Generously: Act I - Prayer” .......................................... 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: “Spirit Song” .......................................................................... No. 347

*The Flame Goes Before Us into the World

*The Choral Benediction and Amen: “Together Met”

*The Postlude: “Scherzando” ............................................................................................. Eric Thiman

*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

Live Broadcast at Eleven O’clock – The Truth 88.5 FM, WBOJ Live Streaming of Eleven O’clock Service at LIVE.SPUMCCOLUMBUS.COM

All music used by permission. One license (#A-714141) CCLI # 2035792 Streaming and Podcasting permission by CSPL #CSPL055770

THE FLOWERS ON THE SANCTUARY ALTAR TODAY are given to

the Glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. Davis

Ronald Watson, Sr. by his wife, Janice Watson, on the

occasion of their October 15th wedding anniversary.

THE FLOWERS ON THE ILLGES CHAPEL ALTAR TODAY are given

to the Glory of God from the wedding of Christina

Tucker and William Lundy, in loving memory of

grandmothers of the bride, Mary Joyce Mitchell and Mary

Ann Brown; and in loving memory of grandparents of the

groom, Mr. Mrs. William B. Cameron, Mr. George W. Lundy.

If you are interested in joining St. Paul UMC, please contact Rev. John Fugh, Jr. by calling the

Church Office at (706)327-7419 or by email to: john@stpaulunitedmethodist.com

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 inform the Church Office at (706)327-7419, so that we can minister to you and your loved ones effectively. For emergencies, please call (706)478-5533.

In Memoriam Margaret “Peggy” Pease Jenkins

October 5, 2014

In Memoriam John Edward Hutchinson

October 7, 2014

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12: 8:00 a.m. Red Cross Blood Drive (Fellowship Hall-kitchen side) 8:15 a.m. Nursery open thru 12:15 p.m. (infants to 3 year olds) 8:30 a.m. Early Worship (Sanctuary) 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship (CWC) 9:35 a.m. Weekly Communion (Illges Chapel) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages! 10:55 a.m. Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) 3:00 p.m. Cub Scouts (Activity Room) 3:30 p.m. Boy Scouts (Scout Room) 5:00 p.m. E3 Youth Activities (E3 Room) 5:15 p.m. Committee on Lay Leadership

(Wilson Library)

5:30 p.m. Youth Snack Supper (Fellowship Hall) 7:00 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal (CWC)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13: 1:30 p.m. St. Paul Staff Meeting (Wilson Library)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14: 9:45 a.m. Women’s Morning Bible Study (Miller-Wilson) 11:30 a.m. Women’s Lunchtime Bible Study (Cornerstone) 4:00 p.m. Spring Harbor Devotional (Spring Harbor Theatre)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15: 7:15 a.m. Youth Prayer Breakfast (Chick- Fil- A on Wynnton Rd.) 4:00 p.m. Girl Scouts (Sanctuary/Chapel)

4:30 p.m. E3 Band Rehearsal 5:00 p.m. Cherub Choir Rehearsal 4:30 p.m. Word Study (Miller-Wilson)

5:30 P.M. FAMILY NIGHT SUPPER (Fellowship Hall)

6:20 P.M. STUDY SERIES (Fellowship Hall) 6:30 p.m. Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16: 12:00 noon Downtown Bible Study (Off Campus))

8:00 p.m. Online Bible Study

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Morning Bible Study (Miller-Wilson) 11:30 a.m. Prime Timers Meeting & Luncheon (Fellowship Hall) 5:30 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18: 4:40 p.m. Confirmands/Mentors to Holy Family 6:00 p.m. Wedding (Sanctuary)

2014 Stewardship Report Sunday School ...................................... 245 A.M. Worship Services .......................... 419 Online Worship Community ..................... 30 Needs to Date ............................ $1,367,760 Budget Receipts Last Week ........... $36,890 Budget Receipts to Date ............ $1,156,864

Altar Fund in memory of PEGGY PEASE

JENKINS by Minnie R. Bradley, Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. McMurtrey, Nancy S. Burgin, Cindy & Jay Brodwyn, Mary & Gary Bruce, Helen & B.R. Johnson, Anna & Robert Johnson, Julie & Neal Littlejohn, Dr. Augustus B. Dudley, Jr.;

ANNA MULLIN by Ron & Karen West.

Prayer Guild in memory of PEGGY PEASE

JENKINS by Betty & Buddy Roberts.

Wynnton Neighborhood Network in memory

of PEGGY PEASE JENKINS by Larry & Ginger Harper, Corinne B. Jarrell.

B.R.I.D.G.E. Fund in honor of ED POOLE for his birthday by Carlos & Rebecca Westerman, Ron & Karen West.

Music Fund in honor of ED POOLE for his birthday by Minnie R. Bradley.

USHERS: (8:30) Ken Crumpler and Huel White (10:55) Jeff Hudson (lead usher), Jay Pease, Al Gaston, Mike Mayhew

ALTAR GUILD: Donna Lee Hunt

FLOWER REARRANGING & DELIVERY: Faith Curran and Susan Middlebrooks

ACOLYTES: (8:30) Wade Harper and Michael McBride (10:55) Lilly Rae Hinton & Cadie Parker Helper: Jill Land

CROSS BEARER: Ed Boyd

CHILDREN’S CHURCH: (4 & 5 YR. OLDS – MEET IN 4 & 5 YR CLASSROOMS)

Teacher: Len Kilgore Volunteers: Kristin & Jere Campbell

(1ST & 2ND GRADES – MEET IN ACTIVITY ROOM)

Teacher: Jennifer Shaw Volunteers: Libby & Jeff Hudson

NURSERY VOLUNTEER: Stacey & Ed Boyd

REGISTRATION COLLECTOR: Betty Stinson

GREETERS: (8:30) Trey Carmack (Illges Chapel) (9:00) The Blankenship family (CWC) (10:55) Betty Stinson (Illges Chapel) Tim Farmer (Sunday School)

HOME DELIVERED MEALS VOLUNTEERS: Ryan Sheffield, Linda LeGallais, Chloe Wynn, Reggie Kelley, James & Lois Griffiths, Mary Boyd

PRAYER GUILD: Sherry Evans, Bettye Spence, Chris Layfield, Beth Kirven, Gloria Stover

PLEASE BE REMINDED

We have hired an off duty policeman to patrol our parking areas every Sunday during the hours of 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Please remember to secure your vehicles and valuables.

On Monday, October 20, The Marys & Marthas Circle will meet at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship

Hall and The Glad Sallys Circle will meet at 11 a.m. in the Cornerstone Classroom. Both Circles will gather together in the Fellowship Hall at 11:30 a.m. for a program presented by Mrs. Tammy Reynolds, followed by lunch at noon. Please call the Church Office at (706)327-7419 to make lunch reservations no later than Friday, October 17. ***Ladies of the Glad Sallys Circle, please be reminded to bring in your plastic bottle caps to be turned in to Easter Seals.

All ladies of the church are invited to attend each event.

Prime Timers Luncheon

We will meet on Friday, October 17, at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Mrs. Jennifer Duncan will present a program of music and song. Please call the Church Office at (706)327-7419 by noon Thursday, October 16, to make lunch reservations. All members and friends ages 50+ are invited to attend. The cost of the meal is $8.

ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 20:

The Finance Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Cornerstone Classroom. Members of the Finance Committee, please make plans to attend.

The Administrative Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Miller-Wilson Classroom. All leaders, volunteers, and members of the Church are invited to attend.

Wednesday Night Program Schedule Max Lucado “Max on Life” - Answers and Insights to your Most Important Questions

“We all have questions…real, important, and challenging questions about family,

finances, and forgiveness. Unsettling questions about illness, death, and eternity”

Oct. 15-Hereafter Oct. 22-Humanity

Wednesday Night Supper, October 15, 2014 Program – “Max on Life: Hereafter” Soup @ 5:30 p.m. Dinner @ 5:45 p.m.

Please call the Church Office (706)327-7419 to make or break supper reservations by noon Tuesday or email kathy@stpaulunitedmethodist.com. Dine-in family max: $20. No bills larger than a $20.

Adults: Spaghetti Feast: Pasta, meat sauce, broccoli with cheese, shoepeg corn, fried squash, garlic bread, dinner rolls, assorted desserts, tea, and coffee.

Kids: Same as Adult Menu,, Jell-O, cookies, and milk.

Wednesday Night Supper Reservations– October 15, 2014

4TH Grade-Adult - $6.00 _____ 3 yrs. thru 3RD grade - $3.50________Under 3 yrs. no charge_____

Name: _______________________________________________________________________

IMPORTANT UPDATE Due to the livestreaming capabilities of our worship services, our final radio broadcast will be on October 19, 2014. After this date, please feel free to utilize our online audio & video resources. Join our online worshipping community at:

LIVE.SPUMCCOLUMBUS.COM

The American Red Cross Blood Drive

A Blood Drive will be held at the Church this Sunday, October 12, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This will give you an opportunity to donate before or after Sunday school or your preferred worship service.

Sunday, October 19, 2014 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Open to Everyone & Free for All!!!

Includes hot dog dinner, carnival games, awesome inflatables, and great prizes!

Have your friends told you that you make the best chili around? Then be sure to enter The Annual Chili Cook Off!

WE NEED CANDY DONATIONS: Help us with this outreach event by donating candy! We have boxes throughout the church marked for your donations. Thanks for all

you do to make this event such a success each year!

E3 Student Ministry Encounter God, Engage Love, & Embrace Compassion

St. Paul youth, join us this Sunday from 5pm-7pm for snack supper and Bible Study in the CWC. Bring a friend!

St. Paul adults, we could use YOUR HELP within our Student Ministry in areas such as Youth Sunday school, Engage group leaders, and Sunday nights. For more details, contact:

Aaron McCalvin at aaron@stpaulunitedmethodist.com or call the Church Office at (706)327-7419.

From 8 weeks old to 4 years old, we are filled with giggles, hugs, and learning. We are

studying farm animals this week and invite you to come join us and share a story or a

hug! For more info, contact Nan Konze, Preschool Director at (706)327-7452 or

email nan@stpaulunitedmethodist.com

“If you think our hands are full, you should see our hearts.”

Girl Scouts Project St. Paul Girl Scouts are participating in a project centered on recycling, conservation, and environmental awareness. As a part of this project, they are collecting plastic bottle caps and lids such as: laundry detergent, shampoo, conditioner bottle caps, butter and coffee can lids and caps off of pop, milk and water bottles. As long as the caps have no metal in them they can recycle them. There will be several bins in place around the church for your items. All caps and lids should be cleaned before turning them in.

St. Paul will host families for our V.I.P (Valley Interfaith Promise) Ministry during Thanksgiving week this year, Nov. 23-30, and we will need your help! Before your entire Thanksgiving week is already planned away, think and pray about how you may be able to serve this ministry and these families in need during the holiday season. We all stay so busy, especially this time of year, but what better way to give thanks back to the Lord than by serving these homeless families with children at this crisis time in their lives? Volunteer emails will soon go out, but if you know you can serve that week, please email Tammy Reynolds at tjreynolds3@gmail.com or Christy Hubbard at hubbard.christy@gamil.com, or call the Church Office at (706)327-7419.