Advent Schedule at St. Paul

SUNDAY  -  Dec 3  "More Hope" – Luke 1:5-25      

Sunday School – 9:30 AM             

Worship Service 10:45AM 

                               

SUNDAY – Dec 10  "More Peace" – Matthew 1:18-25      

Sunday School – 9:30 AM             

Worship Service 10:45AM 

                               

MONDAY – Dec 11           

Hope Circle Christmas Party at a private home – 6:30PM 

(Contact church office for more info)         

                               

TUESDAY – Dec 12            

Day Circle Christmas Luncheon at 11:00AM 

(Contact church office for more info)

                               

WEDNESDAY – Dec 6       

5:30PM Fellowship Dinner ($6 per adult, $3 per child) with Cookie Decorating         

Bible Study – 6:30PM

                               

SUNDAY – Dec 17   "More Joy" and CHOIR CANTATA!       

Sunday School – 9:30 AM             

Worship Service 10:45AM 

                                             

Impromptu Nativity and Potluck – 5:00PM   

        

                               

SUNDAY – Dec 24    "More Love" - Luke 2:1-15         

Sunday School – 9:30 AM             

Worship Service 10:45AM  

Christmas Eve Service – 7:00PM                "More Goodwill"

                               

SUNDAY – Dec 31  "More Life" Matthew 2:1-23           

Sunday School – 9:30 AM            
Worship Service 10:45AM (Bistro Church downstairs)

Fall Neighborhood Festival

This free event will feature music, games, a photo booth area, a bounce house, area crafters and artists, and free barbecue dinners.    This annual event is becoming a neighborhood favorite, and its purpose is to connect with residents in the Fountain City area and celebrate community and neighborhood.  Children are encouraged to come in Halloween costume for free treats.  A shuttle will be provided for guests.

The "Best Easter Egg Hunt in Fountain City" is this Saturday at St. Paul UMC (4014 Garden Drive).  We will gather at 10:00am and the HUNT will start within the hour.  Fun for all ages-- including a gated area for children ages 3 and under.  This event is entirely FREE, a gift from our church family to our neighborhood.  Join us-- and bring a friend, or two or three!

Sermon Series for February!

Jesus said a lot of things that challenge our understanding of ourselves, our neighbor, and our perceived enemies... 

Join us for the next several weeks as we continue to study Jesus' "Sermon on the Mount."  Worship is at 10:45am, and Sunday School meets starting at 9:30am.  We have Sunday School classes for all ages.

February 5, 2017:  Matthew 5:13-2

   Here Jesus talks about how we are to be "salt and light" in the world-- like a city on a hill or salt that seasons and protects.  What might he mean for us as individuals? As a church? 

 

February 12, 2017: Matthew 5:21-37 

    The sermon turns fairly pointed in this portion when Jesus says that if a person lusts in their heart they have already committed adultery...If they have conflict with their neighbor, they have already murdered them...So, ummm, let's talk about sin, shall we? 

February 19, 2017: Matthew 5:38-48  

    This is a portion of the message that is one of the hardest to understand, especially in the face of hypotheticals.  Jesus says to "turn the other cheek" and to "go the extra mile" when treated unfairly.  What about defending the helpless? We aren't called to be doormats, so what does he mean?  

 

February 26, 2017: Matthew 6:24-34  

    Jesus puts into perspective our culture of worry-- God cares for the birds of the air and the lilies of the field, how much more does God care for our needs?  There's nothing practical or simple about this advice, it is, like our entire faith, a way of life.   

Hope to see you and yours in worship on Sundays! www.stpaulftncity.org

 

Advent Updates

This Sunday-- December 18, 2016 will be the last Sunday in Advent with two major events planned!  Sunday morning will be our annual Christmas Music Special featuring the Adult Choir, the Handbell Choir, and even a song from our children.  Its going to be a great morning for worship!  Invite a friend or neighbor. 

Sunday evening at 5:30pm we will have our Annual Potluck and Impromptu Christmas Pageant.  All children are invite to participate in the Impromptu Pageant, and we have costumes ready in all sizes.  Bring some food to share, as we gather as a Church family to remember the story of Jesus' birth.

Christmas Eve this year is on a Saturday Night (Dec. 24th), brass prelude to begin at 5:45 with the service at 6:00.  The service will include lighting the Christ candle on the Advent Wreath, communion, carol-singing, and candlelight.  Children are welcome to stay for the service, and a nursery will be provided for the convenience of loved ones.  Come prepared to give generously to Susannah's House (bring donations of items as well).



Christmas Day is a Sunday!  We will have worship that day at 10:45am in the Sanctuary.  Kids can wear their Christmas PJs and bring a new favorite toy.  We will sing carols and share the story of Jesus' birth on Christmas Day.

New Year's Day is also a Sunday-- this will be Bistro Church!  
We will meet downstairs in the Fellowship Hall for brunch and worship.  Let's start the new year off right with fellowship, worship, and our focus on God.




As always, invite your friends and neighbors! If your church family is a blessing to you and to our neighborhood, it will be a blessing to those that you invite to join us!

Fall Neighborhood Festival

Concert at St. Paul on September 25th at 6:00pm!