GOD’S SUNDAY SERVANTS

October 30, 2016

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.

Rev. Geoff Grubbs

geoffrey.grubbs@gmail.com

Cell 404-354-6637

St. Paul United Methodist Church

404 Washington Street NW,

Gainesville, GA 30501-3532

770-532-2977 770-532-4406 (fax)

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

October 30, 2016

HEAD USHERS

11:00 am: Barty Simonton

Robert Thorpe

GREETERS

11:00 am: Laura Eberhardt and

Marion Gandy

ACOLYTES 11:00 am: Emily Grace Mavis

NURSERY

Terry Fung and Lisa Jackson

CHILDREN’S CHURCH

11:00 Heidi Pickens

MORNING FELLOWSHIP

United Methodist Men

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.

WEBSITE:

www.stpaulumcgainesville.org

October 23, 2016

Worship 8:45 58

11:00 178

Sunday School 112

St. Paul St. Paul St. Paul St. Paul

United Methodist ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Methodist Church

BIBLE READINGS FOR 10/30/16 - 11/05/16

10/30 1 Timothy 1, Isaiah 31-33, Psalm 119:33-64 11/03 1 Timothy 5:1-22, Jeremiah 1-2, Psalm 119:145-176

10/31 1 Timothy 2, Isaiah 34-35, Psalm 119:65-96 11/04 1 Timothy 5:23-6:21, Jeremiah 3-4, Psalm 120

11/01 1 Timothy 3, Isaiah 36-37, Psalm 119:97-120 11/05 2 Timothy 1, Isaiah 29-30, Psalm 121

11/02 1 Timothy 4, Isaiah 38-39, Psalm 119:121-144

SMILE!!

This may not be Candid Camera but it is much more important. Pictures will be taken for our new

directory on the following dates: Monday, November 21, from 1:00 - 9:00, Tuesday, November 22,

from 1:00 - 9:00, November 30, from 1:00 - 6:00 and December 1, from 1:00 - 9:00. The cameras

will be set up in the room just across from the elevator on the lower level and you will be able to

look at the pictures in the room under the stairs. Please check your calendar and plan on being

there on one of these days.

Someone will be in the Narthex after the services today, and on November 6 and November 13 to

make your appointment. Please look for the two tables set up to make appointments. Please be

patient as they can only make one appointment at a time. One is to set up appointments for No-

vember 21 and 22, and one for November 30 and December 1. We truly want everyone to have

their picture and information in this new directory. It is so helpful to have this info handy when

you need it to be able to put a face with a name. Each participating family will receive a directory

and an 8x10 of their directory pose at no cost. You will also have the opportunity to purchase oth-

er pictures if you would like.

Again, please be a part of this important event as it will be helpful to the staff and to you.

PRAYER CONCERNS (Names will remain on the list for 4 weeks)

SPECIAL CONCERNS: (09/25/2016) Harold Carlton (friend of the Briscoe’s), Barbara Martin, Raymond Norris (Rhea Baker’s father); (10/02/2016) Stacy Merck, Rita Collins family, Evelyn Hancock, Jessica Shirley (John and Jeanette Kesler’s daughter); (10/09/2016) Connie Salyers (Sandra Souther’s daughter-in-law’s mother), Everyone affect-ed by Hurricane Matthew; (10/16/2016) Eve Saxon (Joye Jone’s daughter), Gene Boyd (Jay Jackson’s brother-in-law), Jordan Jackson, James Lint (Jessica Jackson), Judy Stepp (Pat Zaudtke), (10/23/2016) Marsha Knight, Joyce Taylor, Linda Best.

ONGOING CONCERNS: Brecklynn Allgood, Alfred & Anna Alloway, Edwina Banks (Lisa Martin’s mother), Damien Bell (Betty Bell’s grandson) Joseph Biebl (Lois Shoemak-er), Kelsey Bishop & Family (friends of Lisa Martin), Bob Blackwell (Lisa Jackson’s broth-er) 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), Anna Gay, Dick Gillespie, Jimmie Glosson, Tam-my (Lucy Nutt), Zack Green, Tripp Halstead, Ron Hopley, Candance Huskey, Myles Ir-win, Joye Jones, John Kesler, Lynn Lester, Preston Lester, Steve Lester, Sylvia Lester, Vivi-an Lewis, Mary Martin, Tommy McConnell, Michelle Miller, Kory Moore (friend of Janet Thorpe), Beth Mosca (friend of Ruth Dugger), Paula Oligny (friend of Cilla Johnson), Do-netta Norris, Mary Pittman, 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, Gene Whitley, 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)

We express our deepest Christian Sympathy to Jeannie McJunkin on the death of her broth-er David McJunkin this past week.

SUPPER RESERVATIONS

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY

Menu for November 2, 2016 - “Poor Man’s Supper”, Pinto Beans with Pork, Turnip Greens, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Salad Bar, Tea, Lemonade and Dessert.

Name: _____________________________________________________________

# of age 11 & up $6 each (including take-out plates) __________

# of age 5 to 10 $2 each______________

# of age 4 & under eat free____________

DINNER ________________ (11/02 only)

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, October 31!

THANK YOU!

SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP

We would like to thank Jean McCorlew and Sandra Souther for doing a great job coordinating morning fellowship this year. We are looking for someone to coordinate fellowship for 2017. Please let Rev. Grubbs know if you are interested in this position. Thanks again to Jean and San-dra for doing a fabulous job!

BABY SHOWER

You are cordially invited to a Baby Shower for Sydney Babb next Sunday, November 6 from 2

pm—4 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Sydney and Justin are expecting a boy and are naming the baby

Will, after Sydney’s grandfather. She is registered at Target and Babies R Us. We look forward to

seeing you.

MISSION OPPORTUNITY

Last year, six members of our congregation went to UMCOR Sager Brown Depot in Baldwin,

Louisiana and were blessed to serve for a week. We were not able to coordinate dates for this year

but would like to plan a mission trip next year. If you would like more information or be a part of

a mission team to the UMCOR Sager Brown facility in 2017, please contact Betty Bell or JoeAnn

Coker.

AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS

AARP will host a safe driving class on Tuesday, November 15th from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm in the

Mixed Blessings class room. Most insurance companies give a discount for participation. The cost

is $15 for AARP members, $20 for non members and you will pay when you attend the class.

Bring a sack lunch and the church will provide tea and water. Dead line for signing up is Novem-

ber 9th. Sign up sheets will be in the Narthex or you may call the church office.

October is stewardship month and one of the things we are focusing on, is the Food Pantry. We

are asking the congregation to bring 2 items each Sunday and a $1 donation. There will be three

baskets on the altar for the items and money to be placed. At the end of the month, we will cele-

brate all we have given!

October 30 Baby Wipes and All Size of Diapers

We do not need canned food. That is furnished by the Food Pantry.

St. Paul United Methodist Church Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Green)

October 30, 2016 11:00 am Rev. Geoff Grubbs, Pastor

Bill Hybels, pastor at Willow Creek Church, says:

“I would rather remind myself that every day is the only day I get to live

real me. So I want to be filled with the Holy Spirit today. I want to love

my enemies today,” Hybels con nued. “I want to do good in this world

and try to reach some people today. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow isn’t

here yet. The only shot I have is real me.”

I found this to be a great inspira on to me this week, I pray it is to you

also.

Blessings,

Geoff

PRELUDE

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

INTROIT (11:00) “Awake, My Heart” Chancel Choir

INVOCATION

*HYMN “El Shaddai” #123 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” (first verse) #89 “We Gather Together” (first verse) #131

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed #881

*GLORIA PATRI #70

INTRODUCTION OF REV. ANGELA RENEE JOHNSON

CHILDREN’S MOMENT

Following the Children’s Moments, third grade and under are dismissed to Children’s Church.

PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Angela Johnson

CHORUS “Give Thanks”

Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One.

Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.

Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One.

Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.

Give thanks.

ANTHEM Rudaga family

OUR OFFERINGS

*DOXOLOGY “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” #95

SCRIPTURE Acts 3:11-16 Page 113 SERMON “Glory to God” Rev. Geoff Grubbs

*HYMN “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” #133

*BENEDICTION

“The love in your heart wasn’t put there to stay, love isn’t love until you give it away”

DEPARTING CHORUS “I Love to Tell the Story” #156

Refrain Only

*Stand as able

Sunday, October 30, 2016 Wednesday, November 2, 2016

9:00 am UMM Pancake Breakfast 10:00 am F.L.O.W.

10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Legacy Link (MB)

11:00 am Morning Worship 5:15 pm Wonderful Wednesday

12:15 pm Church Council Meeting (MB) 5:30 pm Handbell Practice

UMM BBQ (FH) 6:00 pm Job Study (Anglers)

1:00 pm Youth/Jaemor Farms/Corn Maze 6:00 pm Kids and Youth

5:00 pm “Jesus in the Gospels” (Anglers) 6:30 pm Choir Practice

5:00 pm No YOUTH 7:30 pm Good News at Noon Thursday, November 3, 2016 10:30 am Parkinson’s (FH)