GOD’S SUNDAY SERVANTS MEMBERSHIP NEWS July 26, 2015 August 2, 2015 Worship 8:45 65 HEAD USHERS 11:00 150 8:45 Richard Little THE BREAD OF LIFE Sunday School 105 11:00 Shoemaker Weekly Budget Required…….$ 11,726.83 GREETERS Weekly Offering Rec’d……….$ 4,274.00 We have all heard, “If something 8:45 David and Karen Long sounds too good to be true, it probably is!” 11:00 Ann Bailey and Marion Gandy Sunday, August 2, 2015 YTD Budget Required………$355,713.75 8:45 am Morning Worship ACOLYTES Or another way of saying it, “If something YTD Offering Rec’d…………$324,230.18 9:30 am Morning Fellowship 8:45 Carolyn Cagle is too good to be true, then it probably isn’t true at all.” 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 Charlie House Such is one of the lessons that life teaches us. We learn 11:00 am Morning Worship Service NURSERY to be skeptical, to question, to doubt. And yet, some- Monday, August 3, 2015 Terry Fung and Dianne Pearce WEBSITE: times in life most of us are taught to believe, even in the 11:00 am First Monday Café MORNING FELLOWSHIP www.stpaulumcgainesville.org face of our skepticism. When does that happen? When Food—Jean McCorlew Tuesday, August 4, 2015 did you really first believe something? Set Up—Gloria Eggleton 11:30 am Lion’s Club (FH) 1:30 pm Staff Meeting Clean up—Kelleigh Strickland 6:30 pm Missions Team (CR) Kathy Briscoe The authorities complained about what Jesus Wednesday, August 5, 2015 was saying. He was after all, and Mary’s boy. 10:00 am F.L.O.W. WELCOME VISITORS! They watched him grow up, saw him learn the trade of 10:00 am Parenting Class (LAH) 6:30 pm Choir We extend a special welcome to anyone who has lots of money or to those who have none; his father Joseph. “How can he now say, ‘I have come whether you’re single, divorced, engaged, married, widowed. We welcome those who sing like 7:30 pm Good News at Noon angels and those who just make a joyful noise! You’re welcome here if you’re 1 or 100 or anywhere down from heaven’?” Or to say, “I am the bread of life. in between. We welcome those who work too hard or don’t work at all. We welcome you if Thursday, August 6, 2015 you’re having problems, are down in the dumps and even if you don’t like ‘organized religion’. This is Whoever comes after me will never be hungry, and the place to be. We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now and even 10:30 am Parkinson’s Support Group those who think they don’t need prayer. We welcome tourists, seekers and doubters, bleeding whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” (FH) 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 Do you believe it? 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. Come back soon! Calvin Rev. Calvin Haney, Pastor

Cell 770-713-3678 We believe that God has placed St. Paul United Methodist Church

404 Washington Street NW, St. Paul UMC in the heart of Gainesville so

Gainesville, GA 30501-3532 we can share His Word, show His love 770-532-2977 770-532-4406 (fax) and serve His people. BIBLE READINGS FOR 8/2/15 - 8/8/15 PRAYER CONCERNS 8/02 2 Corinthians 1:1-2:4, 2 Kings 14, 4:1-5:1 8/06 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:16, 2 Kings 19, 1 (Names will remain on the list for 4 weeks)

8/03 2 Corinthians 2:5-3:18, 2 Kings 15-16, Micah 5:2-15 8/07 2 Corinthians 8, 2 Kings 20-21, Nahum 2 SPECIAL CONCERNS: (07/05/15) Dr. Malone & family, Jeanette Kesler, Robert Thorpe III (Robert Thorpe’s son), Charlotte Dressler, Paul Arnold, Darrien Ingram (friend of 8/04 2 Corinthians 4:1-5:10, 2 Kings 17, Micah 6 8/08 2 Corinthians 9, 2 Kings 22:1-23:35, Nahum 3 Jordan Jackson), Carolyn Walker (friend of Jeanette Kesler), Ophelia and Jack Estes, Corene 8/05 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:13, 2 Kings 18, Micah 7 Tatum, Jimmie Glosson, Ann Dunaway, Michael Sheehan (friend of Ruthi Breazeale), Ken Player (friend of Pearce family), Jeffrey Baker, Bob Evans, David Cassidy and family (Britney Hinson’s husband’s Uncle), Taylor Pritchard (friend of Marsha Knight), Kevin Dunoon (brother of Pam Roberts), Dave Richardson, Ann Dunaway, Jack Estes, Stephanie Comeau ACTION MINISTRIES-GAINESVILLE is sponsoring an evening of entertainment filled with special mu- (goddaughter of Marsha Knight), Tami Mull (friend of Debbie Loveless), the Bunner family sic provided by our area churches: Chicopee UMC, First Baptist, First Presbyterian, Gainesville First (friends of Irwin & Marion Gandy), Sandi Afroozi (neighbor of Don and Linda Peel); (07/12/15) Louise Kephardt (sister of Gloria Eggleton), Mary Ann Kesler (friend of Anna UMC, Grace Episcopal and St Paul UMC. Our own Tim and Laura Gale are on the program. Dean), Jake Butterworth (friend of Francis Patterson); (7/19/15) David Cassidy & family (uncle in law of Britney Hinson), friends and family of Cooper Mitchell (friend of Megan Pendley); When? Saturday, August 8, 2015 (07/19/2015) Janet (Bud Brown’s sister), Aimee Nyabikari, Don Vincent, Jr. (Don and June’s son), Olivia Pardue (Mildred Lorthridge’s niece); (8/02/15) Ken Martin, The Pilotti Family, Bill Where? First Baptist Banquet Hall Koiuu (friends of Zumwalts).

What Time? 7:00 p.m. ONGOING CONCERNS: Alfred & Anna Alloway, Edwina Banks (Lisa Martin’s mother), Kelsey Bishop & Family (friends of Lisa Martin), Buddy Black, Katherine Bramlett, (Doors open at 6:30—First come, first served seating.) Alan Briscoe, Dianne Brown, Kenny Burts, Anne Cochran, Gary Cochran, Belinda & Tammy Cockerill, Beth Coppedge, Clara Crowe, Orpheus Deaver (Judy Thomas’ Cost? $25 per ticket father), Bill & Kim Flowers (Tyler’s parents), Penny Finfer (friend of Cilla Johnson), Don Forbes (Alisha Bradshaw’s father), Hugh Dorsey, Zack Green, Tripp Halstead, Benefits the work of Action Ministries-Gainesville Nell Holbrook, Ron Hopley, Candance Huskey, Myles Irwin, Bill Jameson (Jean Ferris’ brother), Joye Jones, Hunter Landrum (former student of Barbara Cook), Lynn Lester, (Leading people out of poverty) Preston Lester, Steve Lester, Sylvia Lester, Wayne Lester, Vivian Lewis, Mildred Lothridge, Mary Martin, Tommy McConnell, Michelle Miller, Kory Moore (friend of Janet Thorpe), Beth If interested, please see Pastor Calvin for tickets following the worship service. Mosca (friend of Ruth Dugger), Paula Oligny (friend of Cilla Johnson), Donetta Norris, Mary Pittman, Kathy Reese (Nancy Sunderland’s sister in law), Tara Beth Reynolds, Joe Roark, Bri- an Roberts (Jim Roberts son), Ken & Irene Schmidt, Stephen Shonts (The Briscoe’s neighbor), Odis Skelton (friend of Evelyn Wells), Laurie Spiess, Bill Steedley, Lottie Stepp, Emily Straka FOOD PANTRY (student of Stacie Mavis & friend of Olivia Morley), Jane Thompson (Barb Cely‘s mom), Beronica & Vance (friends of Rhea Baker), Paul Volcy (friend of Robert Thorpe), August is Food Pantry collection month. If everyone attending worship during August will bring Tyler Wages (student at NH Middle), Sharon Walton, Jay Wright (Jule Wright’s sister in law). just one item, it will be such an asset to the people in our community who are less fortunate than us.

The items listed below are things that the food pantry doesn’t furnish. MISSIONS - Melanie Martin (Nigeria) Pete & Ashley Greenwald (Indonesia) Toilet Tissue, Soap, Toothpaste, Dish Washing Detergent, Laundry Detergent, Diapers, Wendy Moeller (Campus Crusade for Christ) Feminine Hygiene Products, Shaving Cream, & Baby Wipes. Glenn & April Gantner (Peace Corp in Figi) (friends of Catherine Rodriguez) Julie Gregg (Peace Corp in Mongolia) (Friends of Paul & Lin Arnold) Please bring these items to church during the month of August and place in the containers lo- cated outside the Fellowship Hall and in the Narthex. Thank you so much for your help. MILITARY - Scott Griffin (Middle East with USN) (Jeff Baker’s Brother in law) Kyle Hinson (husband of Britney Hinson) (Iraq)

MISSION YARD SALE We express our deepest Christian sympathy to Bill and Sandra Souther and family in the death of Paul will have a Yard Sale on Saturday September 26 to benefit Youth and Sandra’s aunt, Frances Campbell, this past week. Adult Missions Projects. We are now accepting clean usable donations . You may call the church office or contact Don Wright (404-580-8938) or David Martin (770-654-1932).

ORDER OF WORSHIP St. Paul United Methodist Church HYMN SELECTIONS FROM THE CONGREATION Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Green) August 2, 2015 8:45 am & 11:00 am Calvin Haney, Pastor OUR OFFERINGS

PRELUDE

*DOXOLOGY “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE ANTHEM “Oh Great Joy in the Morning Gonna Come” Chancel Choir

CALL TO WORSHIP “There Is Power in the Blood” Chancel Choir SCRIPTURE John 6:24-35 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. *HYMN “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” #127 SERMON “The Bread of Life Has Come” Calvin Haney

HYMN SELECTIONS FROM THE CONGREGATION *HYMN “Fill My Cup, Lord” #641

CHILDREN’S MOMENTS CLOSING RESPONSE “Blessed Assurance” #369 (Refrain Only)

*POSTLUDE ACTS OF PRAYER CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS

PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER *Stand as able

ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER

st Living in the 21 Century, much has changed with the advancement of technology. Much of what we read comes to us electronically. Since this is the world we live in, and in an effort to cut cost, with the recommendation of the Communication Team and the approval of the Church Council, beginning in September 2015 the church Newsletter will come to you via email. For those who do not have an email address or those who prefer to receive a hardcopy (paper copy), they will still be available. From now until September, we will begin taking names of those who wish to receive a hardcopy and one will be mailed to you. They will also be made available on the table outside the church office and on the church website at stpaulumcgainesville.org . With this change, our goal is to still keep you abreast of the exciting ministries and missions taking place at St. Paul. ************ One Harvest

One Harvest is a ministry at St. Paul that provides food boxes for those in need. If you would like to contribute to this ministry you may do so by giving cash or a check payable to St. Paul UMC. Please write “One Harvest” on the memo line. Donations of cash should be placed in an offer- ing envelope marked “One Harvest.” Please place donations in the offering plate.