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presence, and our gifts to God.
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GOD’S GRACIOUSNESS, OUR GRATEFULNESS
I love the change of seasons, particularly the change from
summer to fall. The coolness of the early morning brings a sense of
expectation. The air is fresh and it reminds me of newness and
possibility. There is a quickness about it. Maybe the change from
summer to fall makes one alert and pregnant with the hope of
something more; but, regardless of what it is, I feel happy and
excited about what lies ahead.
Similarly, the fall season brings a sense of expectation for St.
Paul. During the next few months we enter a time of discernment,
planning, and consecration for our future. We offer ourselves to
God because God has revealed himself to us. We experience his
grace, imparting a hope for something new and something more. The
way the writer of Hebrews puts it is, “Now faith is the assurance
of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews
11:1). In this verse, faith and hope are related meaning our
connection to God in Christ is founded upon the hope God implants
inside of us through His Spirit. The net effect is we are a people
of hope because of what Christ has done.
It is this reason that our theme for consecration is God’s
Graciousness, Our Gratefulness. Over the next 6 weeks, I invite you
to consider all the ways God has blessed you. Because of God’s
unending graciousness, our response is gratitude. All of us have
received where we haven’t sown. We are the benefactors. Therefore,
it is right to offer our lives, our service, our presence, and our
gifts to God.
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.
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost – Red
October 14, 2012
Acolyte Consecration Sunday
The Church Gathers for Worship
The Choral Call to Worship: “This Is The Day”
The Parish Concerns & Announcements
The Chiming of the Hour
The Flame Comes to the Altar
The Preludes:
(8:45) “Toccata”by John Lee
(10:55) “Allegro”by J. J. Quantz
Flute – Mrs. Jeanne Martz Organ – Mr. Wayne Martz
*The Hymn of Celebration: “I Stand Amazed in the Presence”No.
371
*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.
(10:55) Graduating 6th Grade Acolytes:
John AvantHenry BarnesAlly CoppedgeClaire Harper
Audrey HolmesRidley HudsonMeg KenimerElla Land
Sydney McRaePepper MillerJonathan ParkerReese Powell
McClain WardRichard Sims
The Consecration of Acolytes:
The acolytes will come to the altar with their parent(s).
Each, in turn, will kneel and be consecrated after the
charge.
Mansell AmosRobert AvantAnna Beth BlankenshipConnor
Blankenship
Tripp EvansHogan MayhewMichael McBrideGardner Mobley
Raley PowellEliza RainesStewart RustinAndrew Smith
Springer TebeauPark Ward
As each candidate kneels, hands are placed upon them and they
are consecrated with these words.
“(Name), Take Thou the authority of an acolyte in the Church of
Jesus Christ. Serve His Altar with devotion and honor. Amen.”
Minister: Today, you stand before God’s altar, having been
trained for the office of an acolyte assigned to His Holy Altar’s
service. I ask you now to make your prayer unto God, asking for His
grace to fulfill this office. Let us pray,
Acolytes: “Holy Father, thank you for the privilege that is mine
as I am consecrated an acolyte. I commit unto You my best.
Amen.”
The Call to Prayer
The Pastoral PrayerRev. John Fugh, Jr.
The Lord’s Prayer
The Minister: “Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our
Offerings”
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertories:
(8:45) “Musette and Minuet”by G. F. Handel
(10:55) “A New Song to the Lord”by E. Butler
*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: Joshua 3:5; 2 Chronicles 7:1-3, 12-16Pew
Bible, pages 170; 342
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: “Goin’ to Build My Life”by Anthony
(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) “Consecrate: Offer Yourself to God”Rev. Dr.
P. Shane Green
(9:00) “Consecrate: Offer Yourself to God”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: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”No.
140
*The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
*The Choral Benediction and Amen: “Dresden Amen”
*The Postludes:
(8:45) “Allegro”by Arcangelo Corelli
(10:55) “Nachspiel”by C. Geisseler
*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 FLOWERS ON THE SANCTUARY ALTAR today are given to the Glory
of God and in loving memory of Dr. Davis Ronald Watson, Sr. by
Janice Watson on the occasion of their October 15 wedding
anniversary.
THE FLOWERS IN THE NARTHEX AREA OF THE SANCTUARY today are given
to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Oren E.
Tally on the occasion of their wedding anniversary by their
family: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Coolik, Frank K. Martin, Jr.,
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Martin, John Jr., and Katherine L. Martin.
THE FAMILY OF CHRIST AT ST. PAUL extends our Christian love and
sympathy to Mike Baker and family in the death of his mother,
Rebecca Ann Layfield Baker, October 2, 2012.
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, october 14:
8:00 a.m.Red Cross Blood Drive
-12:30 p.m.(Fellowship Hall)
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)
3:00 p.m.Cub Scouts (Activity Room)
3:30 p.m.Boy Scouts (Scout Room)
5:00 p.m.E3 Youth & Snack Supper
5:30 p.m.Children’s Snack Supper (F/H)
6:00 p.m.Covenant Choir Rehearsal
monday, october 15:
10:30 a.m. St. Paul Staff Meeting (Wilson Library)
11:00 a.m.Marys & Marthas Circle Meeting
(Fellowship Hall)
11:00 a.m.Glad Sallys Circle Meeting
(Cornerstone Classroom)
6:00 p.m.Young Adult Bible Study
(contact Rev. Stephen Brinkman for
more info at [email protected])
tuesday, october 16:
9:45 a.m.Women’s Bible Study
(Miller-Wilson Classroom)
11:30 a.m.Ladies’ Lunchtime Bible Study
(Cornerstone Classroom)
3:30 p.m.Spring Harbor Devotional
(Spring Harbor Theatre)
6:30 p.m.V.I.P. Training Class
(Cornerstone Class)
wednesday, october 17:
4:00 p.m.Girl Scouts (Activity Room)
5:00 p.m.Cherub Choir Rehearsal
5:25 p.m.Carol Choir Rehearsal
5:45 p.m.family night supper (F/H)
6:00 p.m.Financial Peace University
(Miller-Wilson Classroom)
6:20 p.m.andy stanley study (Fellowship Hall)
6:20 p.m.divine mentor study (Wilson Library)
6:30 p.m.Handbell Choir Rehearsal
7:15 p.m.Chancel Choir Rehearsal
7:30 p.m.Praise Band Rehearsal (CWC)
thursday, october 18:
5:30 p.m.Missions Committee Meeting
(Wilson Library)
friday, october 19:
6:30 a.m.Men’s Bible Study
(Miller-Wilson Classroom)
11:30 a.m.Prime Timers Luncheon
(Fellowship Hall)
6:00 p.m.Wedding Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
saturday, october 20:
5:30 p.m.Wedding (Sanctuary)
*(CWC – Contemporary Worship Center)
2012 Stewardship Report
“To do the best of things in the worst of times.”
Sunday School217
A.M. Worship Services439
Budget Needs to Date$1,229,016
Budget Receipts Last Week$31,305
Budget Receipts to Date$1,242,754
ST. PAUL UMC PRAYER LINE
706-327-1547
Encounter God, Engage Love, & Embrace Compassion
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We meet each Sunday at 5 pm beginning with a full group game or
you hangout in the Worship Center with some of our leaders and just
talk; worship at 5:25; pick up food from the kitchen (remember the
cost is only $1) and meet in your Engage classroom. Each group eats
dinner together while having a great conversation together as an
Engage group. The night ends at 7 pm.
For more details, email [email protected].
Your brother in Christ - Stephen
Serving this week:
ushers:
(8:45) Ken Crumpler and Huel White
(10:55)Jeff Hudson (lead usher), Jay Pease,
Al Gaston
altar guild:
(chapel) Faith Curran and Marilyn Magoni
(sanctuary) Donna Hunt and Karon Clark
flower rearranging & delivery:
Faith Curran and Susan Middlebrooks
acolytes:
(8:45)Pepper Miller and Jonathan Parker
(10:55)McClain Ward and Richard Sims
Helper: Jill Land
children’s church:
(4 & 5 yr. olds) be
Teacher:Michelle Hudson
Volunteers:Bradley & Suzanne Jones
(1st & 2nd grades)
Teacher:Grace Bailey
Volunteers:John & Cortney Douglas
nursery volunteers:
Ryan & Amy Sheffield
registration collectors:
Matthew & Tammy Reynolds
greeters:
(8:45)Trey Carmack (Illges Chapel)
(9:00)The Jones family (CWC)
(10:55)Betty Stinson (Illges Chapel)
Tim Farmer (Sunday School)
prayer guild:
Beth Thomas, Chris Layfield, Beth Kirven, Gloria Stover
meals on wheels route 2 volunteers (october):
Pat McClurg, Nancy Tjoflat, Sonny Middlebrooks, Mary Sue
Polleys, Jane Knight
Altar Fund in memory of MARY SKELTON BURDICK by Joe & Bitsy
Windsor; ANN WADE SWIFT by Julie Woodruff.
Building Fund in memory of ANN WADE SWIFT by Dr. & Mrs.
William Oliver, Jr.; G. THACKER CARGILL by Julie Woodruff.
Children’s Ministry Fund in memory of CATHRYN JARRELL CHEEK by
Julie Woodruff.
Wynnton Neighborhood Network in memory of JUDGE AARON COHN by
Louise H. O’Kelley; Ann Baker by Alice Gentry Douglas.
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
(706-327-7419) so that we can minister to you and your loved ones
effectively. In the event of an emergency, please call
706-478-5533.
The Chancel Choir has begun working on our Christmas Music, and
I invite anyone who is interested in being a part of the program to
contact me to get the music. Practice CDs are now available.
Wayne Martz, Music Director
All ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
Don’t forget (at the end of each month) 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.
October 22-26:
The Scholastic Book Fair
(Downstairs Activity Room)
Wednesday, October 31:
Costume Day at St. Paul
For additional information, please contact Shelley Hill, MMO
& Preschool Director, at 706.327.7452 or email
[email protected]
There are three upcoming Home Fellowships which will give you an
opportunity to meet St. Paul’s new Senior Pastor, Shane Green. BR
and Helen Johnson on Oct 23 at 6:30 pm and Sandy Coolik on Oct 25
at 12 noon, have joined several St. Paul members to host receptions
at their homes. There will also be one in the St. Paul Fellowship
Hall on Tuesday Oct 30, at 6:00 pm. These fellowships will give
Shane an opportunity to meet St. Paul members in a casual setting.
It will also give him some insight into the pulse of our
ministries. In that regard, Shane will be posing the following 3
questions to each group – please consider how you would answer
these questions. These sessions will be a great time for us to
reflect on what God has done, is doing, and will continue to do in
the life of our church.
Three Questions
1. Why do you come to St. Paul?
2. What is the one ministry that you feel exemplifies St.
Paul?
3. If you had unlimited resources (time, money and people) what
would be the first thing you would do at St. Paul?
Dress casually, light refreshments will be served, and a nursery
will be provided by reservation only. Space is limited. If you
would like to attend, R.S.V.P. to 706.327.7419 or email
[email protected]
If you have always wanted to be a part of the Valley Interfaith
Promise Ministry, but missed the training classes, you’re in luck!
On Tuesday, October 16, at 6:30 p.m., a V.I.P. training class will
be held in the Cornerstone classroom. A light meal will be served
and a nursery will be provided. Don’t miss the chance to get
involved in this vital ministry! Contact Grace Bailey for more
info: [email protected].
Bulletin Email Ministry
Help reduce our postage costs. Get your church bulletin by
email. Sign up on our website:
www.stpaulunitedmethodist.com
Blood Drive
THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14!!!
A Blood Drive will be held at the Church this Sunday, October
14, 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.
Monday, October 22, 2012
6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
All members are invited to attend. To make supper reservations
and nursery requests, please call the Church Office at 706.327.7419
or email your reservations/requests by noon Thursday, October 18.
to Kathy Hollon:
[email protected]
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Soup @ 5:30 pm Dinner @ 5:45 pm
Program – Bible Study Electives
(See Calendar Page of bulletin)
PLEASE R.S.V.P.
If you already have a standing reservation for Wednesday Night
Suppers or would like to be added to the list, please call us so
that we can update our records. By doing so, you will only need to
call and cancel the reservation if you are not coming. Please make
or break supper reservations no later than noon Tuesdays. Call the
Church Office (706.327.7419) or [email protected]
ADULTS: Mixed garden salad, Country Captain, rice, broccoli,
dinner rolls, assorted desserts, tea, and coffee
Kids’ Corner: Pizza, Jell-O, cookies, and milk
Please: No bills larger than a $20
Meal Reservations– October 17, 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:__________________________________
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NEWS
All ladies of the church are invited to attend!!!
On Monday, October 15,
*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 devotional presented by Rev. Riley Middleton, with
lunch to follow at noon.
Prime Timers Update
We will meet Friday, October 19, at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship
Hall. Mr. Wayne Martz and Mrs. Lindsay Sloggett will present a
program of music and song. To make lunch reservations for this
event, please call the Church Office (706-327-7419) by noon
Thursday, October 18. St. Paul UMC members and friends ages 50+ are
invited to join us!
The St. Paul Family Annual
Sunday, October 21, 2012
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Open to Everyone!!!
Cost: $5 for adults and children
Free for children 2 & under
(Includes hot dog dinner, hot dog eating contest, 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 over the next
few weeks. We will have boxes throughout the church marked for your
donations. Thanks for making this event such a success each
year!
The CARE Committee will meet on Monday, October 22, at 9:30 a.m.
in the Cornerstone Classroom. Please make plans to attend.
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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