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FAREWELL, MY BELOVED ST. PAUL
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go to my new appointment and as St. Paul embraces Shane as your
own. I say “Farewell.” Webster defines farewell as “uwith another
or others, usually to express good wishes.” This my choosing.
I will always hold you in my heart. Your prayers for me wupon as
I assume the responsibilities of the Columbus Distcount upon my
prayers to continue for you and your new SenioRev. Dr. Shane Green.
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important for me to gracefully slip from theallow you to
wholeheartedly embrace the future God is prepShane and his staff
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FAREWELL, MY BELOVED ST. PAUL
I am not saying good-bye, see you later, or any other colloquial
phrase as I go to my new appointment and as St. Paul embraces Shane
and his family as your own. I say “Farewell.” Webster defines
farewell as “used in parting with another or others, usually to
express good wishes.” This is the word of my choosing.
I will always hold you in my heart. Your prayers for me will be
counted upon as I assume the responsibilities of the Columbus
District. You can count upon my prayers to continue for you and
your new Senior Minister, the Rev. Dr. Shane Green. It will take
some getting used to not seeing you on a daily basis, but it is
important for me to gracefully slip from the limelight and allow
you to wholeheartedly embrace the future God is preparing for you.
Shane and his staff will take you where you need to go to fulfill
God’s will for St. Paul UMC.
I will not continue to have the privilege of dropping everything
and responding to your need. This is the privilege given to the
Senior Minister of a church. My heart will be with you, but my work
as a superintendent is different from that of a frontline pastor. I
shall surely miss the privilege, but that privilege resides in the
office of Senior Minister. My peace in taking up this new ministry
is rooted in my deep belief in Shane Green’s call to love his
people. You are now his people and he is your shepherd. Follow him
gladly. Love him and his family, as you have loved me and my
family. The best is yet to be for all who love the Lord and do His
will. My prayer is that we all “fare well” in the future God is
calling us to embrace for Christ’s sake.
With deepest gratitude for my privilege,
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.
Second Sunday after Pentecost – Green
June 10, 2012
Buddy’s Farewell Sunday
The Church Gathers for Worship
The Choral Call to Worship: “Be Joyful”
The Parish Concerns & Announcements
The Chiming of the Hour
The Flame Comes to the Altar
The Preludes:
(8:45) “O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing”by A. Fedak
(10:55) “Sonata from Der Getreue Musikmeister”by G. P.
Telemann
Flute-Jeanne Martz, Organ-Wayne Martz
*The Hymn of Celebration: “God of Grace and God of Glory”No.
577
*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. 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: “Hymn of Promise”No. 707
The Minister: “Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our
Offerings”
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertories:
(8:45) “The Gift to Be Simple”by Dale Wood
(10:55) “The Love of God”by F. Leheman
Soloist-Tommy Bridges
*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) “Go easy on those who hesitate in the faith.
Go after those who take the wrong way. Be tender with sinners, but
not with sin. The sin itself stinks to high heaven.
And now unto Him who can keep you on your feet, standing tall in
His bright presence, fresh and celebrating – to our one God, our
only Savior, through Jesus Christ, our Master, be glory, majesty,
strength, and rule before all time, now, and to the end of all
time. Yes.” – Jude 22-25
(9:00) Isaiah 6:1-13
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: “The Love of God”by Lehman/Dietrich
(10:55) The Children’s MomentRev. Dr. Edwin M. (Buddy) Cooper,
Jr.
(Following their moment, children K-4 through 2nd grade go to
Children’s Church)
(10:55) The Anthem: “And Can It Be”by C. Wesley
The Sermons:
(8:45 & 10:55) “I Have Come to Expect the Best from You”
Rev. Dr. Edwin M. (Buddy) Cooper, Jr.
(9:00) “Here Am I, Send Me”
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: “God Be with You till We Meet
Again”No. 672
*The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
*The Choral Benediction and Amen: “Go Now In Peace”
*The Postlude: “Prelude and Fugue in C”by J. S. Bach
*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 FAMILY OF CHRIST AT ST. PAUL extends our Christian love and
sympathy to Homer Shuler and family in the death of his father,
Franklin Grady Shuler, June 4, 2012.
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.
ST. PAUL PRAYER LINE:
706-327-1547
sunday, june 10:
8:30 a.m.Red Cross Blood Drive
(Fellowship Hall)
8:45 a.m.Early Worship (Sanctuary)
9:00 a.m.Contemporary Worship (CWC)
9:45 a.m.sunday school for all ages!
9:45 a.m.Weekly Communion Service
(Illges Chapel)
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, june 11:
12:00 p.m.Mission Camp for Kids
(details inside bulletin)
11:00 a.m.Weekly Staff Meeting
5:30 p.m.Finance Committee Meeting
(Cornerstone Classroom)
tuesday, june 12
9:30 a.m.Mission Camp for Kids
(details inside bulletin)
wednesday, june 13:
9:30 a.m.Mission Camp for Kids
(details inside bulletin)
5:45 p.m.family night supper
(Fellowship Hall)
8:00 p.m.Praise Band Rehearsal (CWC)
friday, june 15:
6:30 a.m.Men’s Bible Study
(Miller-Wilson Classroom)
12:30 p.m.Trustees’ Meeting
(The River Club)
*(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 School156
A.M. Worship Services369
Budget Needs to Date$689,448
Budget Receipts Last Week$44,707
Budget Receipts to Date$680,100
Youth News
We meet 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”:
June 10 – July 1 – July 15 – July 29
For more details, send me an email to [email protected].
Your brother in Christ - Stephen
Serving this week:
ushers:
(8:45) Ken Crumpler and Huel White
(10:55)Rick Hill (lead usher), Mark Ellis,
David Heisler
altar guild:
(illges chapel) Dell Branch
(sanctuary) Mary Alice Humes, Peggy Jenkins,
Margaret Schley
flower rearranging & delivery:
Faith Curran and Susan Middlebrooks
acolytes:
(8:45)John Avant and Sackett Carr
(10:55)Henry Barnes and Chance Chung
Helper: Jill Land
combined children’s church (activity room):
(4 & 5 yr. olds) & (1st & 2nd grades)
Teacher:Grace Bailey
Volunteers:Steve & Laura Raines
nursery volunteers:
Will & Beth Burgin
registration collector:
Betty Stinson
greeters:
(8:45)Trey Carmack (Illges Chapel)
(9:00)The Henderson family (CWC)
(10:55)Betty Stinson (Illges Chapel)
Tim Farmer (S.S. Door)
prayer guild:
Sherry Evans, Bettye Spence, Mary Pat King, Gloria Stover
meals on wheels volunteers:
route I- Sue Dietrich, Linda LeGallais, Leigh Avant, Thacker
& Martha Cargill, Billy & Burnette Welsh
route II- George Pruitt, Beth Thomas, Bitsy Windsor, Mary
Greenhaw, Jean Lorentz, Jane Knight
Altar Fund in memory of GORDON LEE RUSSELL by Peggy Jenkins;
RUTH H. COOPER by Dr. & Mrs. Joe Chastain.
Ashley Walters Memorial Youth Fund in memory of JOSEPH WALTERS,
JR. by Dr. & Mrs. Joe Chastain.
Building Fund in memory of GORDON LEE RUSSELL by Mr. & Mrs.
Bill Burgin, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Key, Jr.; CAROLYN REYNOLDS by Mr.
& Mrs. Jack Key, Jr.
Meals on Wheels in memory of CAROLYN REYNOLDS by Mr. & Mrs.
Bill Burgin.
Music Ministry in memory of FRANKLIN GRADY SHULER by Todd &
Kris Jarrell.
Ukraine Missions Fund in memory of MARK H. GRAETZ by Dr. &
Mrs. Joe Chastain.
Wynnton Neighborhood Network in memory of CLAUDIA LEROY by Sue
Taylor.
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.
There are still a few spots available!!!
For more info, please contact Shelley Hill, Preschool Director,
at 706.327.7452 or email:
[email protected]
STUDY GOD’S WORD ONLINE
Starting in mid-June, Rev. John Fugh will be leading an online
Bible Study class. No special equipment needed…just a computer,
internet, and a camera is optional. The study will be on Monday
evenings at 9 p.m. and will last an hour. Please call the Church
Office to register (706-327-7419) or register online at:
www.stpaulunitedmethodist.com.
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 in celebration of her
birthday by Mr. & Mrs. Buddy Roberts, Slade Roberts.
Ashley Walters Memorial Youth Fund in honor of TREY ROBERTSON by
Pat Walters.
B.R.I.D.G.E. Fund in honor of BETTYE SPENCE in celebration of
her birthday by Jim & Nancy Tjoflat.
Open Door Community House in honor of BETTYE SPENCE in
celebration of her birthday by Mr. & Mrs. Bill Burgin, Helen
Jackson, Jamie Farmer.
Prime Timers Fund in honor of BETTYE SPENCE in celebration of
her birthday by Julie Bray.
Ukraine Missions Fund in honor of BETTYE SPENCE in celebration
of her birthday by Ed & Jeanne Poole, Janice M. Watson.
Wynnton Neighborhood Network in honor of BETTYE SPENCE in
celebration of her birthday by Lloyd & Lummie Hall.
From Staff Parish Relations Committee…
Don’t forget this important upcoming event hosted by the Staff
Parish Relations Committee for our church family:
On Sunday, June 17, we will welcome Shane & Brooke Green
family.
Registration deadline is June 12!!!
We are gearing up for our Vacation Bible School, "Operation
Overboard,” June 25-29, and your help is needed with
decorating. The following are items we need in order to turn
St. Paul into an under sea adventure: Flippers, snorkels, goggles,
wet suits, aquarium decorations, pool noodles, toy fish
(plastic or plush), sea shells, & bubble machine. If you are
"lending" items, please be sure to mark them so they can be
returned to you.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Calling all YOUTH VOLUNTEERS!!!
Our "Operation Overboard" won't be complete without you! If
you are interested in helping with VBS, please come by the Church
Office and fill out an application.
The Finance Committee will meet on Monday, June 11, at 5:30 p.m.
in the Cornerstone Classroom
A Blood Drive will be held at the Church this Sunday, June 10,
from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. You can donate
before or after Sunday school, or your preferred worship
service.
St. Paul Summer Events:
Registration in progress…Sign up today!!!
Mission Camp – see “Summer Fun” box
Vacation Bible School - June 25-29
(Registration ends June 12)
Art Camp - see “Summer Fun” box
Summer Camp - July 22-27
For more information and registration forms, come by the Church
Office or go to our website:
www.stpaulunitedmethodist.com
Wednesday, June 13
Soup @ 5:30 p.m. Dinner @ 5:45 p.m.
Program –Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
Please call the Church Office (706.327.7419) to make or break
supper reservations no later than noon Tuesday or email:
[email protected]
ADULT BUFFET: Mixed garden salad, SPAGHETTI FEAST, green beans,
corn on the cob, garlic bread, dinner rolls, assorted desserts,
tea, & coffee
Kids’ Corner: Same as adults, dinner rolls, Jell-O, cookies
& milk
Please: No bills larger than a $20
Meal Reservations– June 13, 2012
DINE-IN FAMILY MAX - $20
Adult Child
4TH Grade-Adult - $6.00 _____
3 yrs. thru 3RD grade - $3.50 _____
Under 3 yrs. no charge
_____
Name:_____________________________
Join us for
St. Paul Mission Camp
June 11-13 Cost: $25
For children who have completed grades 1-5
(Deadline to register is June 10)
June 11Fun at Open Door with the “Golden Agers”
12 noon – 4 p.m.
June 12Our House – work in “God’s Garden”
9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 13Plant flowers for our “Shut Ins”
9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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.
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.
Wynnton Neighborhood Network
Your generous contributions are always appreciated, especially
during summer months, as school is out and the calls are many. We
are in need of canned, jarred, and boxed non-perishable food items
and also brown paper bags. Donating items to this outreach ministry
is just one of the ways we support our community; it makes a huge
difference to those in need. Please bring all donations to the
round table located at the entrance of the Fellowship Hall.
The Reverend Dr. Edwin Cooper, Jr.
The Reverend John Fugh, Jr.
The Reverend Stephen Brinkman
Pastors
Phone: (706) 327-7419
Fax: (706) 327-0412
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