St. Paul
GOD’S SUNDAY SERVANTS
MEMBERSHIP NEWS February 12 & 19, 2017
February 26, 2017
Worship
8:30 84 56 11:00 212 203 Sunday School 104 106 Weekly Budget Required…….$ 11,544.14 Weekly Offering Rec’d……….$ 12,909.00 $ 5,268.00
HEAD USHERS 8:30 am Richard Little 11:00 am Trey Cely GREETERS 8:30 am Cathey and Tom Sexton 11:00 am Gene and Lyn Hawkins
St. Paul United Methodist Church February 26, 2017
ACOLYTES 8:30 am 11:00 am Charlie and Nora Beth Bradshaw NURSERY Terry Fung and Diane Pearce MORNING FELLOWSHIP Terry Fung and Lisa Jackson
WELCOME VISITORS! We extend a special welcome to anyone who has lots of money or to those who have none; whether you’re single, divorced, engaged, married, widowed. We welcome those who sing like angels and those who just make a joyful noise! You’re welcome here if you’re 1 or 100 or anywhere in between. We welcome those who work too hard or don’t work at all. We welcome you if you’re having problems, are down in the dumps and even if you don’t like ‘organized religion’. This is the place to be. We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now and even those who think they don’t need prayer. We welcome tourists, seekers and doubters, bleeding hearts, people who think they don’t need Jesus...and you! Whatever your circumstances today, you’re in the right place! We welcome you! Please fill out a visitor card located in the pew rack and place in the offering plate so we can have a record of your visit. If you are a first time visitor, stop by our visitors’ table in the Narthex and pick up our gift to you for worshiping with us today. Rev. Geoff Grubbs, Senior Minister [email protected] Cell 404-354-6637 St. Paul United Methodist Church 404 Washington Street NW, Gainesville, GA 30501-3532 770-532-2977 770-532-4406 (fax)
Rev. Angela Johnson, Assoc. Minister/Minister to Children Tyler Flowers, Minister to Youth and Young Adults Dr. Tim Gale, Choir Master Dr. Terry Sapp, Accompanist Sandi Dodson, Financial Secretary Karen Robertson, Administrative Secretary Caleb Wiley, Custodian
We believe that God has placed St. Paul UMC in the heart of Gainesville so we can share His Word, show His love, serve His people.
BIBLE READINGS FOR 02/26/17 - 03/04/17 PRAYER CONCERNS (Names will remain on the list for 4 weeks) SPECIAL CONCERNS: (01/29/2017) Joyce Taylor (Dave Baeumel), Diane Erickson, Al Chambers. (Harriet Briscoe); (02/05/2017) Gail Auer (Pat Wang’s Cousin), Joan Burleson (Liz Smith), Franca Catalano (Cilla Johnson); (02/12/2107) Brennan, Sara, Asher Duke (Rebecca Dukes), Jack Spencer (Janet Walden); (02/19/2017) Terry Nutt, Dr. Sheila Bookout, Mark and Benita Weiss (son and daughter-in-law of Ted and Margaret Weiss). ONGOING CONCERNS: Brecklynn Allgood, Alfred & Anna Alloway, Edwina Banks (Lisa Martin’s mother), Joseph Biebl (Lois Shoemaker), Kelsey Bishop & Family (friends of Lisa Martin), Bob Blackwell (Lisa Jackson’s brother) Katherine Bramlett, Alan Briscoe, Dianne Brown, Brenda Bryant, Kenny Burts, Beth Cassady, Anne Cochran, Gary Cochran, Belinda & Tammy Cockerill, Mitch Cohen (Tom and Janice Harris), Beth Coppedge, Ethelene Dorsey, Bill & Kim Flowers (Tyler’s parents), Don Forbes (Alisha Bradshaw’s father), Kevin Garreau (Terry Fung), Dick Gillespie, Jimmie Glosson, Tammy (Lucy Nutt), Zack Green, Tripp Halstead, Ron Hopley, Candance Huskey, Myles Irwin, Joye Jones, John Kesler, Marsha Knight, Lynn Lester, Preston Lester, Steve Lester, Sylvia Lester, Vivian Lewis, Mary Martin, Tommy McConnell, David McComb (Terry Fung), Michelle Miller, Beth Mosca (friend of Ruth Dugger), Paula Oligny (friend of Cilla Johnson), Donetta Norris, Mary Pittman, Margie Reed (Terry Fung), Tara Beth Reynolds, Brian Roberts (Jim Roberts’ son), Henry Rue, Ken & Irene Schmidt, Odis Skelton (friend of Evelyn Wells), Laurie Spiess, Bill Steedley, Lottie Stepp, Judy Stepp (Pat Zaudtke), Emily Straka (student of Stacie Mavis & friend of Olivia Morley), Beronica & Jeremiah Vance (friends of Rhea Baker), Don Vincent, Jr. (Don and June Vincent’s son), Paul Volcy (friend of Robert Thorpe), Tyler Wages (student at NH Middle), Sharon Walton, Kre Wehunt & family, Hannah Wood (Evelyn’s niece), Lynn Wood (Evelyn’s nephew), Jay Wright (Jule Wright’s brother in law). MISSIONS - Melanie Martin (Kenya) Pete & Ashley Greenwald (Indonesia) Wendy Moeller (Campus Crusade for Christ) Glenn & April Gantner (Peace Corp in Figi) (friends of Catherine Rodriguez) Julie Gregg (Peace Corp in Mongolia) (Friends of Paul & Lin Arnold)
02/26 Numbers 7
02/27 Numbers 8-10
03/01 Numbers 14-15, Psalm 90 03/03 Numbers 18-20
02/28 Numbers 11-13 03/02 Numbers 16-17
03/04 Numbers 21-22
Thank You! Thank You! Thank you! What an amazing church family we have! Thank you so much for contributing to the various ways that we would like to enhance the Children’s Ministry at St. Paul UMC. We are truly grateful for your prayers, love, gifts, and support. We are looking forward to growing and each of you being a part of our growth. Rev. Angela Johnson ****************
Our Children’s Ministry is looking for volunteers to assist with Children’s CHURCH. This is the time frame following the children’s moment until the end of church. Children’s church is in the children’s department. We are asking for the following commitment: 1. Engage, watch, and teach children about Jesus for about 30 minutes. No worries, curriculum will be provided for you to teach. 2. Commit for one month to lead children’s church. If you miss a Sunday, Rev. Johnson will have you find a replacement. 3. Be in compliance with our Safe Sanctuary guidelines/training.
If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, please contact Rev. Angela Johnson at [email protected] with the month and time you can serve.
THE LENTEN SEASON ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE—MARCH 1ST AT 6:00 PM We will begin our Lenten Study, Creed, by Adam Hamilton on Wednesday, March 8th at 6:00 pm. Please notify the church office by Wednesday, March 1st, if you would like a book. The cost is $16.
If your schedule allows, please plan to join with our brothers and sisters from the other churches in our community for our Wednesday noon-time Worship Services throughout the Lenten Season. A light lunch for a $5 donation is served at the end of the services. Listed below is the schedule. March 8 St. Michael’s Catholic Church Issac Whitehead, First Baptist on MLK First Baptist on Green Street Choir
ALTAR GUILD MEMBERS
March 15
On behalf of the Pastor, the St. Paul congregation, and myself, I wish to express our appreciation to all of our Altar Guild members for their dedication and service to St. Paul. They work behind the scenes and demonstrate their love of our Lord and our church by giving of their time and talents throughout the year. We are truly blessed to have such a loyal team.
First United Methodist Church Cynthia Park, Grace Episcopal Antioch Baptist Church Choir
March 22
First Baptist on MLK Lee Koontz, First Presbyterian First United Methodist Church Choir
March 29
Grace Episcopal Church Scott Hearn, First United Methodist St. John Baptist Choir
April 5
First Presbyterian Church Jaime Barona, St. Michael's Catholic St. Paul on Washington Street Choir
April 12
St. John Baptist Church Bill Coates, FBC, and Stuart Higginbotham, Grace First Presbyterian Choir
Our many thanks, Ellen Gliciini SUPPER RESERVATIONS
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY Menu for March 1, 2017 - 2 Kinds of Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Corn Bread, Salad Bar, Dessert, Tea and Lemonade. Name: ___________________________________________________ # of age 11 & up $6 each (including take-out plates) __________ # of age 5 to 10 $2 each______________ # of age 4 & under eat free____________ Maximum cost for each family living in the same household is $18.00. Place your reservation sheet in the offering plate. Please have all reservations in the church office by Noon on Monday, February 27! THANK YOU!
St. Paul United Methodist Church Transfiguration of the Lord (White) February 26, 2017 8:30 am & 11:00 am Rev. Geoff Grubbs, Senior Minister
Good morning, As you take your seats this morning I am excited to share with you that this is Transfiguration Sunday. We celebrate the revealing of the true nature of our lord and savior Jesus Christ. If we look far into the book of Matthew we see more truth than we can comprehend in one sitting. With that said, I am going to concentrate on those who are in attendance for this amazing event and how their experience transcends time and allows you and I to be present in one of the single most important times in the Bible. Sit back and buckle up. This morning we wrestle with some heavy theology but also some amazing truths for each of us. Unlike Jesus’ command to his disciples it is my prayer that you will leave this place and tell everyone what you learned here today. Blessing, Geoff Sunday, February 26, 2017 8:30 am Morning Worship 9:30 am Morning Fellowship 9:30 am Church Council 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Worship 4:00 pm Youth Council (Youth) 5:00 pm Youth 5:00 pm “Jesus in the Gospels”
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 10:00 am FLOW 11:00 am Staff Meeting (CR) 5:15 pm Wonderful Wednesday 5:30 pm NO Handbells (S) 6:00 pm Ash Wednesday Service Choir Practice after the service 7:30 pm Good News at Noon
PRELUDE WELCOME and INVOCATION INTROIT
“He Leadeth Me”
Handbells
*HYMN
“Where He Leads Me”
#338
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
“The Apostles’ Creed”
#881
*GLORIA PATRI
#70
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Tyler Flowers Following the Children’s Moments, third grade and under are dismissed to Children’s Church PASTORAL PRAYER
Rev. Johnny Collins
CHORUS
“Lead Me Lord”
ANTHEM
“The Lord Is My Light”
#473 Chancel Choir
OUR OFFERINGS *DOXOLOGY SCRIPTURE
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Matthew 17:1-9
SERMON *HYMN
Thursday, March 2, 2017 10:30 pm Parkinson’s Support Group (FH)
Rev. Angela Johnson
#95 Page 17-18 Rev. Geoff Grubbs
“Because He Lives”
#364
*BENEDICTION “The love in your heart wasn’t put there to stay, love isn’t love until you give it away” DEPARTING CHORUS
*Stand as able
“Here I Am Lord”
#593 Refrain Only
MEMBERSHIP NEWS February 12 & 19, 2017
February 26, 2017
Worship
8:30 84 56 11:00 212 203 Sunday School 104 106 Weekly Budget Required…….$ 11,544.14 Weekly Offering Rec’d……….$ 12,909.00 $ 5,268.00
HEAD USHERS 8:30 am Richard Little 11:00 am Trey Cely GREETERS 8:30 am Cathey and Tom Sexton 11:00 am Gene and Lyn Hawkins
St. Paul United Methodist Church February 26, 2017
ACOLYTES 8:30 am 11:00 am Charlie and Nora Beth Bradshaw NURSERY Terry Fung and Diane Pearce MORNING FELLOWSHIP Terry Fung and Lisa Jackson
WELCOME VISITORS! We extend a special welcome to anyone who has lots of money or to those who have none; whether you’re single, divorced, engaged, married, widowed. We welcome those who sing like angels and those who just make a joyful noise! You’re welcome here if you’re 1 or 100 or anywhere in between. We welcome those who work too hard or don’t work at all. We welcome you if you’re having problems, are down in the dumps and even if you don’t like ‘organized religion’. This is the place to be. We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now and even those who think they don’t need prayer. We welcome tourists, seekers and doubters, bleeding hearts, people who think they don’t need Jesus...and you! Whatever your circumstances today, you’re in the right place! We welcome you! Please fill out a visitor card located in the pew rack and place in the offering plate so we can have a record of your visit. If you are a first time visitor, stop by our visitors’ table in the Narthex and pick up our gift to you for worshiping with us today. Rev. Geoff Grubbs, Senior Minister [email protected] Cell 404-354-6637 St. Paul United Methodist Church 404 Washington Street NW, Gainesville, GA 30501-3532 770-532-2977 770-532-4406 (fax)
Rev. Angela Johnson, Assoc. Minister/Minister to Children Tyler Flowers, Minister to Youth and Young Adults Dr. Tim Gale, Choir Master Dr. Terry Sapp, Accompanist Sandi Dodson, Financial Secretary Karen Robertson, Administrative Secretary Caleb Wiley, Custodian
We believe that God has placed St. Paul UMC in the heart of Gainesville so we can share His Word, show His love, serve His people.
BIBLE READINGS FOR 02/26/17 - 03/04/17 PRAYER CONCERNS (Names will remain on the list for 4 weeks) SPECIAL CONCERNS: (01/29/2017) Joyce Taylor (Dave Baeumel), Diane Erickson, Al Chambers. (Harriet Briscoe); (02/05/2017) Gail Auer (Pat Wang’s Cousin), Joan Burleson (Liz Smith), Franca Catalano (Cilla Johnson); (02/12/2107) Brennan, Sara, Asher Duke (Rebecca Dukes), Jack Spencer (Janet Walden); (02/19/2017) Terry Nutt, Dr. Sheila Bookout, Mark and Benita Weiss (son and daughter-in-law of Ted and Margaret Weiss). ONGOING CONCERNS: Brecklynn Allgood, Alfred & Anna Alloway, Edwina Banks (Lisa Martin’s mother), Joseph Biebl (Lois Shoemaker), Kelsey Bishop & Family (friends of Lisa Martin), Bob Blackwell (Lisa Jackson’s brother) Katherine Bramlett, Alan Briscoe, Dianne Brown, Brenda Bryant, Kenny Burts, Beth Cassady, Anne Cochran, Gary Cochran, Belinda & Tammy Cockerill, Mitch Cohen (Tom and Janice Harris), Beth Coppedge, Ethelene Dorsey, Bill & Kim Flowers (Tyler’s parents), Don Forbes (Alisha Bradshaw’s father), Kevin Garreau (Terry Fung), Dick Gillespie, Jimmie Glosson, Tammy (Lucy Nutt), Zack Green, Tripp Halstead, Ron Hopley, Candance Huskey, Myles Irwin, Joye Jones, John Kesler, Marsha Knight, Lynn Lester, Preston Lester, Steve Lester, Sylvia Lester, Vivian Lewis, Mary Martin, Tommy McConnell, David McComb (Terry Fung), Michelle Miller, Beth Mosca (friend of Ruth Dugger), Paula Oligny (friend of Cilla Johnson), Donetta Norris, Mary Pittman, Margie Reed (Terry Fung), Tara Beth Reynolds, Brian Roberts (Jim Roberts’ son), Henry Rue, Ken & Irene Schmidt, Odis Skelton (friend of Evelyn Wells), Laurie Spiess, Bill Steedley, Lottie Stepp, Judy Stepp (Pat Zaudtke), Emily Straka (student of Stacie Mavis & friend of Olivia Morley), Beronica & Jeremiah Vance (friends of Rhea Baker), Don Vincent, Jr. (Don and June Vincent’s son), Paul Volcy (friend of Robert Thorpe), Tyler Wages (student at NH Middle), Sharon Walton, Kre Wehunt & family, Hannah Wood (Evelyn’s niece), Lynn Wood (Evelyn’s nephew), Jay Wright (Jule Wright’s brother in law). MISSIONS - Melanie Martin (Kenya) Pete & Ashley Greenwald (Indonesia) Wendy Moeller (Campus Crusade for Christ) Glenn & April Gantner (Peace Corp in Figi) (friends of Catherine Rodriguez) Julie Gregg (Peace Corp in Mongolia) (Friends of Paul & Lin Arnold)
02/26 Numbers 7
02/27 Numbers 8-10
03/01 Numbers 14-15, Psalm 90 03/03 Numbers 18-20
02/28 Numbers 11-13 03/02 Numbers 16-17
03/04 Numbers 21-22
Thank You! Thank You! Thank you! What an amazing church family we have! Thank you so much for contributing to the various ways that we would like to enhance the Children’s Ministry at St. Paul UMC. We are truly grateful for your prayers, love, gifts, and support. We are looking forward to growing and each of you being a part of our growth. Rev. Angela Johnson ****************
Our Children’s Ministry is looking for volunteers to assist with Children’s CHURCH. This is the time frame following the children’s moment until the end of church. Children’s church is in the children’s department. We are asking for the following commitment: 1. Engage, watch, and teach children about Jesus for about 30 minutes. No worries, curriculum will be provided for you to teach. 2. Commit for one month to lead children’s church. If you miss a Sunday, Rev. Johnson will have you find a replacement. 3. Be in compliance with our Safe Sanctuary guidelines/training.
If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, please contact Rev. Angela Johnson at [email protected] with the month and time you can serve.
THE LENTEN SEASON ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE—MARCH 1ST AT 6:00 PM We will begin our Lenten Study, Creed, by Adam Hamilton on Wednesday, March 8th at 6:00 pm. Please notify the church office by Wednesday, March 1st, if you would like a book. The cost is $16.
If your schedule allows, please plan to join with our brothers and sisters from the other churches in our community for our Wednesday noon-time Worship Services throughout the Lenten Season. A light lunch for a $5 donation is served at the end of the services. Listed below is the schedule. March 8 St. Michael’s Catholic Church Issac Whitehead, First Baptist on MLK First Baptist on Green Street Choir
ALTAR GUILD MEMBERS
March 15
On behalf of the Pastor, the St. Paul congregation, and myself, I wish to express our appreciation to all of our Altar Guild members for their dedication and service to St. Paul. They work behind the scenes and demonstrate their love of our Lord and our church by giving of their time and talents throughout the year. We are truly blessed to have such a loyal team.
First United Methodist Church Cynthia Park, Grace Episcopal Antioch Baptist Church Choir
March 22
First Baptist on MLK Lee Koontz, First Presbyterian First United Methodist Church Choir
March 29
Grace Episcopal Church Scott Hearn, First United Methodist St. John Baptist Choir
April 5
First Presbyterian Church Jaime Barona, St. Michael's Catholic St. Paul on Washington Street Choir
April 12
St. John Baptist Church Bill Coates, FBC, and Stuart Higginbotham, Grace First Presbyterian Choir
Our many thanks, Ellen Gliciini SUPPER RESERVATIONS
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY Menu for March 1, 2017 - 2 Kinds of Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Corn Bread, Salad Bar, Dessert, Tea and Lemonade. Name: ___________________________________________________ # of age 11 & up $6 each (including take-out plates) __________ # of age 5 to 10 $2 each______________ # of age 4 & under eat free____________ Maximum cost for each family living in the same household is $18.00. Place your reservation sheet in the offering plate. Please have all reservations in the church office by Noon on Monday, February 27! THANK YOU!
St. Paul United Methodist Church Transfiguration of the Lord (White) February 26, 2017 8:30 am & 11:00 am Rev. Geoff Grubbs, Senior Minister
Good morning, As you take your seats this morning I am excited to share with you that this is Transfiguration Sunday. We celebrate the revealing of the true nature of our lord and savior Jesus Christ. If we look far into the book of Matthew we see more truth than we can comprehend in one sitting. With that said, I am going to concentrate on those who are in attendance for this amazing event and how their experience transcends time and allows you and I to be present in one of the single most important times in the Bible. Sit back and buckle up. This morning we wrestle with some heavy theology but also some amazing truths for each of us. Unlike Jesus’ command to his disciples it is my prayer that you will leave this place and tell everyone what you learned here today. Blessing, Geoff Sunday, February 26, 2017 8:30 am Morning Worship 9:30 am Morning Fellowship 9:30 am Church Council 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Worship 4:00 pm Youth Council (Youth) 5:00 pm Youth 5:00 pm “Jesus in the Gospels”
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 10:00 am FLOW 11:00 am Staff Meeting (CR) 5:15 pm Wonderful Wednesday 5:30 pm NO Handbells (S) 6:00 pm Ash Wednesday Service Choir Practice after the service 7:30 pm Good News at Noon
PRELUDE WELCOME and INVOCATION INTROIT
“He Leadeth Me”
Handbells
*HYMN
“Where He Leads Me”
#338
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
“The Apostles’ Creed”
#881
*GLORIA PATRI
#70
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Tyler Flowers Following the Children’s Moments, third grade and under are dismissed to Children’s Church PASTORAL PRAYER
Rev. Johnny Collins
CHORUS
“Lead Me Lord”
ANTHEM
“The Lord Is My Light”
#473 Chancel Choir
OUR OFFERINGS *DOXOLOGY SCRIPTURE
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Matthew 17:1-9
SERMON *HYMN
Thursday, March 2, 2017 10:30 pm Parkinson’s Support Group (FH)
Rev. Angela Johnson
#95 Page 17-18 Rev. Geoff Grubbs
“Because He Lives”
#364
*BENEDICTION “The love in your heart wasn’t put there to stay, love isn’t love until you give it away” DEPARTING CHORUS
*Stand as able
“Here I Am Lord”
#593 Refrain Only
