RED BIRD MISSION TRIP

April 19 ndash 25 2020

Sign up for the Red Bird Mission Trip has been very successful If you have not signed up and are interested in going

please contact Mayo Collier at 843 6015968 or mecjr123aolcom We need several more ladies to sign up

An important part of our work at Red Bird is the Outreach Ministry We visit several families that are in severe need

suffering the plight of the disadvantaged Red Bird has no system to support them Our visiting teams try to deter-

mine what we can do for them in 24 hours that will be life changing

This ministry is financed by contributions to our Red Bird Designated Fund One can support this with a contribution

made out to St Paul UMC and designated Red Bird Put your check in the offering plate and you can give it directly

to Mayo Collier for deposit

Our prayer is that God will lead us to Those He wants us to serve and provide the servers as well as the financial re-

sources

Please continue to pray for all in the Red Bird Community and for Godrsquos guidance in this mission trip

February ~ The Month of Love

There is a made-up day called Valentinersquos Day on the 14th of February It is an opportunity to buy a card or

gift or flowers or a meal for your loved one That seems like a good thing but why just one day Scripture indicates

that we should demonstrate love whenever and wherever we canmdashnot one day but as often as we can

I have a short scripture verse pinned to my office door ldquothe only thing that counts is faith working through

loverdquo (Gal 56b) It reminds me of Valentinersquos Day yesterday today and next Tuesday In my marriage I pray it be

Godly In my family and friend relationships I pray they be connected to my faith in Christ In our dealings with our

community and world let us be first centered on our faith in Christ then express our love in ways which are pleasing

to God

In Christrsquos Name

Scott

Pastor Scott

Thank You for Giving to the Lord

The Outreach Committee was overwhelmed by the response from the members and friends of Saint Paul in

supporting their Advent collection with 182 Teddy Bears and 15 stuffed animals to be distributed to city

and county fire departments The stuffed animals were given to needy children at Christmas who would not

have received a gift Our God works in mysterious ways A comfort measure collection meant for some chil-

dren was expanded to provide joy for those whose need was not even known by us Through your acts of

kindness and caring we have shared the love of our Lord Jesus not only with those who receive the gifts but

also with numerous members of our Fire Departments PRAISE THE LORD

Youth St Paul

Itrsquos already February 2020 that just seems unreal Things going strong Our focus (vision) is coming in clearer on Godrsquos plan for our lives Ski

Trip coming up Feb 21st-23rd Winter Jam Spectacular Tour hits Columbia March 8th We will be preparing for Lent which starts February 26th

and we are planning to help with parking lot ministry as well The youth are scheduled for hosting Wonderful Wednesday meal Ash Wednes-

day Feb 26th Wonderful Wednesday still going strong please come out and join us for mid-week worship and invite a friend

Jay beckstpyouthgmailcom

2020VISION4GOD SALTampLIGHT

Kids Corner Bible verse Joshua 19

Be strong and courageous Do not be afraid do not be discouraged for the Lord your God

will be with you wherever you go

Vacation Bible School this year is Knights of the North Castle Where our children will learn

to be strong In the Lord and in the strength of his power by learning how we put on our ar-

mor of God

If you are willing to help in VBS this year teaching decorating preparing snacks or food or

other ways to get involved please let me know

Upcoming Events February 18 (Tuesday) mdashGod Squad Skate night 600-800

Please continue to collect Piggly Wiggly receipts Melody beckmelodyyahoocom

Stewardship Report

Offerings amp Tithes Worship Attendance

Wonderful Wednesday

Week of December 15 $2120466 182 $271 40

Week of December 22 $760441 140 No Activities

Week of December 29 $616874 113 No Activities

Week of January 5 $845100 153 $137 43

Week of January 12 $496989 167 $255 66

Needed Weekly $1300000

To give online go to our website wwwstpumcfloorg and click on the give online

tab This takes you to the giving page

Click on the give online tab and follow the instructions to set-up one-time or

recurring giving

Corners of Your Field

Cleaning-out closets drawers garages or spare

rooms Be sure to take the things you are giv-

ing away to one of the House of Hope Mission

Marts and tell them you are from Saint Paul UMC We will

receive gift cards to give to those in need because of your

generosity

Please Pray for our Outreach Ministries amp Ministers

Rev Rick Howell Winthrop Wesley Foundation

Lou Jordan Francis Marion Wesley Foundation

John and Susan McGee The CRU Foundation

Rachel Hudson Youth with a Mission

Non Profit org

US Postage

Paid

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Saint Paul United Methodist Church 1629 West Palmetto Street Florence SC 29501 Phone (843) 669-3134 Fax (843) 669-5876 Email stpmedbellsouthnet

Submit News Articles amp Pictures for the March Epistle by February 6th to stpmedbellsouthnet (please indicate EPISTLE in the subject line)

WORSHIP SERVICE HELPERS

February 2 2020

Liturgist Jay Beck Greeters Julie amp Brandon Shealy

Head Usher David TonlinsonWayne Catoe

Monday Counters Janet HowellNancy Kittrell

February 9 2020

Liturgist Rick Howell Greeter Trecy Grant

Head Ushers Howard CrossTom White

Monday Counters Virginia BairdPat Willis

February 16 2020

Liturgist Joan Daniels Greeters Deanna amp Sam Breeden

Head Usher Barry Hodges

Monday Counters Janet HowellNancy Kittrell

February 23 2020

Liturgist Michael Grady Greeter Virginia Baird

Head Usher David Saleeby

Monday Counters Gwen JeffordsPat Willis

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER MENU

February 5 ndash Breakfast for Supper

Eggs sausage gravy biscuits sweet

rolls Danish and more

Served by Joan Daniels amp Youth February 12 ndash Fried Chicken creamed

potatoes cabbage amp dessert Served by John Wesley Group I

February 19 ndash lasagna chicken pot

pies salad Texas toast desert

Served by the John Wesley Group 3

February 26 ndash Pancake Supper

Served by the Youth Class

Menu not available at time of printing

John Wesley Class Annual Yard Sale

Saturday March 14 2020

700 - 1100 am

Family Life Center

Pick up of large donations please call

Danny Braddock at 843-245-4170

A monthly publication of Saint Paul United Methodist Church - Florence South Carolina 29501

The Epistle February 2020

The pastor and congregation express their deepest sympathy to

The family and friends of Mr Don Melvin Handley

July 21 1929 ~ December 21 2019

The family and friends of Mr James Wallace ldquoJimmyrdquo Worrell

Brother of Don Worrell

January 20 2020

MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS

Memorials were given in memory of Norma Phillips by

Sara Harding Jo amp Aubrey Snipes

Memorials were given in memory of Don Handley by

Kathy Andrews Jayne amp Larry Younginer

Memorials were given in memory of Ray Bellamyrsquos daughter by

The John Wesley Class

Honorariums were given for Mr amp Mrs Aubrey Snipes by

Anne amp Joe Watkins

Under Special Care

Doreen Copeland Home Gladys Hodges Methodist Manner Sarah McNeil Methodist Manor

Doris Hammond Home Lieze McDaniel Presbyterian Home Irma Tanner Home

Hazel McGee Home