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Dear Friends,
The generosity of this church amazes me - this week I had the absolute joy of handing over to a member of our church a pile of gift cards for groceries and gas and other expenses that will help this individual through a difficult time. YOU opened your hearts and hands in such a beautiful way - YOU made a difference. And this is the pattern of our church - to be a community turned outward to others - through organized ministries such as Manna on Meridian and Echo, the Florida United Methodist Children's Home and hurricane relief - and also through individual acts of compassion and kindness such as this. In this week of celebrating romantic love YOU demonstrated a deeper love - the love of God towards others. My own heart is full!
Many have asked how you might help out Laurie Batten in these days and weeks after her surgery. I am happy to say that the surgery went well, and we have organized a meal delivery for Laurie and her family. You can follow this link to sign up to prepare a meal for Laurie as she recovers. Until Laurie is ready for visitors, you are asked to bring meals to the church, and they will be picked up each day. Thank you!
I am so much enjoying our current sermon series on the theology of John Wesley and I am encouraged by the robust and generous approach that John Wesley took in his understanding of faith. This week we take up the connection between WORD and TABLE, and as you prepare for worship I encourage you to recall the life transforming moments you have experienced around the table.
Thank you for what you do, and for who you are -
Blessings,
Kandace
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ATTENTION - PLEASE NOTE
Due to the water intrusion issue in the Chapel, the courtyard outside the church office will have to be excavated. You will not be able to access the church through the front door. The only entrance to use for church on Sunday will be the Choir Room and the Tharpe Street doors. During the week if you need to get to the office, you will have to use the Choir Room door. That door is not always open during the weekday, so you may have to call the office and get one of the staff to let you in. This will only be for a few weeks, so please be patient while construction is going on.
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WHAT'S NEW AT SAINT PAUL'S
 A Disciple’s Path is an engaging approach to discipleship from a distinctly Wesleyan perspective. Whether used as an introduction for new members or a renewal course for existing members, the program guides individuals to take the next step in discipleship and become dynamic, engaged followers of Jesus Christ.
A Disciple’s Path will be offered at Saint Paul’s UMC with an evening class at 6:15 p.m. in Room 301 and a morning class at 9:00 a.m. in Room 301. Childcare will be available so please RSVP when reserving your materials. Please call the church office to reserve your materials. Cost of materials is $12.00.
February Crafty Crop Event!
Saturday, February 16
11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sanders Hall
A SPECIAL EVENT PROJECT: From 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. friends are invited to participate in a card-making fundraiser to support The Alzheimer's Project presented by Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator, Bethany Barnard. Your $10 donation will all go to The Alzheimer's Project, and you will make four greeting cards, two of which will be given to the Alzheimer's Project to use in their service and two will be yours to take home! Come join the fun and then stay and enjoy the day of crafting at the crop!
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE SPACE!
Pacesetters Luncheon
Thursday, February 21
11:30 a.m. in Sanders Hall
Come out to hear a classical Chinese music performance by internationally renowned soloist and chamber musician, Haiqiong Deng. Haiqiong is also the winner of the Outstanding Performance Prize at the Chinese National zheng Competition in Shanghai 1995. Both of her CDs were nominated for Independent Music Awards. Pacesetters Luncheon will host this special guest, a recipient of the FSU College of Music Research Fellow. Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 19, by calling the church office, 385-5146. Lunch and performance is $10.00 at the door.
We are full, but starting a waiting list. Click here for more info and to register now!
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Sign up now for our Spring Camping Trip, March 22-24, at Georgia Veteran's State Park! This weekend has been selected because it is the last weekend of Spring Break, and your family can extend your trip a day before or after! Click here for more information and to reserve your site! Great fun & fellowship planned for a wonderful weekend!!
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MAKING ROOM UPDATE
Progress continues on Phase One of our MAKING ROOM Project. We did run into two unexpected issues - termite infestation (which is now resolved) and a water intrusion issue that requires additional barriers to be installed to prevent future damage. We will keep you posted on the progress.
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Sunday School Classes for ages 2 - 5th grades!
9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your being, and all your strength. (Deuteronomy 6:5)
This Sunday's lesson:
A Family’s Faith (Acts 16:1-5; 2 Timothy 1:5-7)
For directions to the kid's classes, stop by the Welcome Table inside Sanders Hall starting at 9:30 a.m.
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Mommy & Me Music
Tuesday Mornings - Room 200
February 19 ~ Click here for all dates
9:30 a.m. - Ages 2 1/2 +
10:00 a.m. - Under 2 1/2
Playground open all morning!
Wednesday Evenings - Room 202
Weekly, 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Also known as PARENT AND ME MUSIC!
Stephany Bryant, Music Leader
Preschool Music
Wednesday Evenings
Weekly, 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Age 3 and above - Room 200
Under 3's - Room 202
Gaye Herndon, Director
SPARKS Music - K-5th Graders
Wednesdays - 4:15-5:15 - Room 200
SPARKS Choir will sing in worship on February 17, 11:00 a.m. Join the fun every Wednesday as we prepare for our Spring Musical to be presented on Wednesday, April 24!
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June 9 - 14 Music Camp - Florida Fellowship of United Methodists in Music & Worship Arts, Leesburg
June 17 -21 Extreme Explorers
June 23-29 Youth Mission Trip, Panama City
July 8-13 Warren Willis Camp, Leesburg
July 15-19 VBS
August 4-11 Youth Week
Registrations will open soon! Watch for upcoming notices!
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Youth Sunday School
9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Room 302
We encourage youth to share freely and to express doubts and questions as well as their beliefs. Our only rule is to show respect for one another. And we ALWAYS have snacks! Our February lesson series is Adam Hamilton's Christianity and World Religions. For details contact one of our amazing teachers, Charlie Guyton, 599-9423, or Meg Guyton, 443-4175!
Youth Choir
4:30-5:15 p.m.
Choir Room
The Youth Choir is a group of very talented singers. We’re expecting to grow as everyone settles into a new routine. We rehearse on Sunday afternoons at 4:30 in the choir room. All Youth in Grades 6-12 are invited to join us. Contact Gaye Herndon (gaye@saintpaulsumc.org)
Rooted Youth Fellowship
5:15 to 7:00 p.m.
Sanders Hall
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SHORT TERM:
Pat Ashley, praises for her recovery
Lisa Askins, lost her mother
Karen Benavidez, healling
Marlene Brewer, healing
Valerie Dowell, healing
Charlene Doud
Stan Etheridge, pending surgery
Irving Felker
Bruce Harter, TMH
Susan Hubbard, lost her mother
Susan Johnson, Iris replacement surgery
Vyto Jurgutis
Rod Letchworth, praises for his recovery
Steve and Faye Mayberry
Wally Morris, recovery
Neil and his son Noah
JoAnne O'Keefe, healing and lost her sister
Melody Peyton, Cancer, daughter of Dick and Doris Sublette
Andy Prescott
Gretchen Scoggin
Susan Taranto
Melanie Tredick
Special General Conference, Feb. 23-26, 2019
Victims of Hurricane Michael
New Members
"Making Room" construction workers
Those who grieve
LONG TERM:
Jim Allen, Gladys Awbrey, Laurie Batten, Betty Blair, Terry & Carol Broadway, Louise Carpenter, Horace Caton, Charlotte Chellman, Richard Combs, Lorrie Corry, Ivy Lee Daniel, Norma DeRuyter, Margaret Farnell, Pat Giglio, Nancy Graham, Oriska Henn, Ralph Hook, Bill Jones, Robert Kennedy, Dottie Melton, Jack Pelham, Andy Prescott, Ruth Riley, Audrey Robbins, Richard Robbins, Dot Roberts, Terry Shoffstall, Ben & Betty Spivey, Norma Strickland, Pam Strickland, Dick & Doris Sublette, Manna on Meridian, Soul Food Ministry, Alzheimer’s Project, lay teams, pastors, homebound members, unspoken requests, those serving in the military.
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CALENDAR February 14 - 20, 2019
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Thursday, February 14
MOPS, 9:30 a.m., Sanders Hall
Friday, February 15
Office Closed on Fridays
Alzheimer's Respite, 9:00 a.m., Rooms 200/202/204
Caring & Sharing, 9:00 a.m., Sanders Hall Kitchen
Parents Morning Out, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon, Nursery
Midtown Classical, 12:30 p.m., Rooms 301, 302 & 304
Saturday, February 16
Manna on Meridian, 8:00 a.m., Faith Presbyterian
Crafty Crop, 11:00 a.m., Sanders Hall
Sunday, February 17
Informal Worship, 8:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Starting Point, 9:45 a.m., Room 309
Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.
What is Your Mission, 9:45 a.m., Sanders Hall
Traditional Worship, 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary
Order of the Arrow, 3:00 p.m., Scout House
Sacred Dance Ministry, 4:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Youth Choir, 4:30 p.m., Choir Room
ROOTED Sunday Night 5:00 p.m., Sanders Hall
Handbells, 6:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Monday, February 18
Classical Conversations, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 300, 301, All 200 Rooms, Sanders Hall
Parents Morning Out, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon, Nursery
Core Ministries, 6:30 p.m., Room 301
Trustees, 6:30 p.m., Room 310
Boy Scout Troop 115 , 7:00 p.m., Scout House
Tuesday, February 19
Mommy & Me Music, 9:30 a.m., Room 200
Creation Care T-Shirt Bags, 10:00 a.m., Room 302
Covenant Chancel Choir, 6:15 p.m., Choir Room
Girl Scout Troop 67, 6:30 a.m., Rooms 200-204, 207
Young Adults, 7:00 p.m., Red Eye Cafe
Se'lah Choir, 7:30 p.m., Choir Room
Wednesday, February 20
Prayer Group, 8:00 a.m., Work Room
Disciple's Path, 9:00 a.m., Room 301
Parents Morning Out, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon, Nursery
SPARKS, 3:00 p.m., 200 Level
Wednesday Night Dinner, 5:15 p.m., Sanders Hall
Preschool Music, 5:30 p.m., Room 200
Disciple's Path, 6:15 p.m., Room 301
Financial Peace, 6:30 p.m., Room 300
Knitters & Crochetiers, 6:30 p.m., Room 311
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