This week @ St. Paul's UMC

Wednesday:

10:00 am, Virtual coffee/tea (at this link)

11:30 am, Zoominar: Ministering to Children in the Covid-19 era (at this link)

4:00 pm, CSA Pick Up

Thursday: 

11:45 am, Social Distance Ladies Lunch Bunch

3:00 pm, Virtual Ladies Summer Book Group (contact Belinda A.)

Sunday: 

10:00 am, Virtual worship

11:00 am, Virtual youth group

12:30 pm, Virtual Church Council

Scripture lessons for August 9

Chapelle des Sœurs de Saint Vincent de Paul - Fiume, Croatia

The scripture lessons for next Sunday come from Romans 10:5-15 and Matthew 14:22-33.

August 2 @ St. Paul's UMC: Announcements

+In keeping with current City/County of Boulder, State of Colorado, and Mountain Sky Conference guidance, all in-person programs and events of St. Paul's UMC are cancelled until further notice.  

Our worship service will continue in its Zoom format through the summer.

+You are invited to join us each Wednesday morning @ 10:00 am, for a virtual coffee/tea informal gathering via Zoom. Join our Zoom gathering at this link.

+Ministering to Children during the Covid-19 era webinar, Wednesday @ 11:30 am. Visit this link to register.

+The social distance version of the Ladies Lunch Bunch takes place this Thursday at 11:45 am. Bring a chair, your lunch, a mask, and a smile and share in the fresh air on the church lawn.

+The Ladies Summer Book Group's meeting is this Thursday at 3:00 pm. Contact Belinda A. for login information.

+Please remember to send your gifts and offerings to support the ongoing ministries of St. Paul's UMC (Boulder) to Martha B.

+Be sure to view our calendar to see the latest activities being offered through various virtual platforms. 

August 2 @ St. Paul's UMC: Prayers

 Church of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo - Ravenna, Italy

Joys:    

+We were blessed with a wonderful Peaks Pikes Peak UMW District virtual event on Saturday. More than seventy were in attendance from across the district. Lorie C., Michele., M., Belinda A., and Pastor Charles were present from St. Paul's.

+Thanks to Judy W. and Tim C. for arranging for today's musical offering from Pic and Bow.

+Don L. lifts up the crew of SpaceX who are returning to earth today.

+Katherine R. is thankful that Sydney was able to use the church's wifi yesterday!

+Bob & Melanie M. celebrate their 35th anniversary this week.

+St. Paul's UMC was notified that our PPP loan has been approved.

 
Concerns:

+Those who are dealing with the impact of the pandemic including those facing health concerns, economic anxiety, or other disruptions of life. 

+Lifting up in prayers those affected by the pervasive nature of racism in our society.

+Prayers for Louise C.'s sister, Marjorie, who is home from the hospital, Louise has gone to be with her.

+Joyce B. is having surgery this week.

+Jack H. is working in a new health care setting.

+Don B. is at home recovering with some lingering health issues.

+Traveling mercies desired for Amy A. as she goes to Alamosa this week.

+Prayers for Christopher W. as he goes on a week-long work trip this week. And for his girls who prepare to return home and to school.

+The Marine Corps reported the death of eight Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (part of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California) and a sailor from the USS Somerset following a training accident last Thursday near San Clamente Island in California.

+Army Sgt. Bryan Mount, 25, from St. George, Utah, died last week in eastern Syria.

August 2 @ St. Paul's UMC: Worship

9th Sunday after Pentecost

Today’s Meditation Verse: “I’m speaking the truth in Christ – I’m not lying, as my conscience assures me with the Holy Spirit…”  --Romans 9:1a  

Welcome – Pastor Charles

Call to Worship (Psalm 17: 1a, 7)—Pastor Charles (Leader) and Amy Abshire (People) Congregation is encouraged to read People’s response aloud on mute setting

Leader: Listen to what’s right, Lord; pay attention to my cry! People: Manifest Your faithful love in amazing ways                   Leader: Because You are the one who saves those who take refuge in You,           People: Saving them from their attackers by Your strong hand.                                       Leader: But me? I will see Your face in righteousness;                   People: When I awake, I will be filled full by seeing Your image.

Jesus, Let All Thy Lovers Shine (Charles Wesley, 1763)--Amy Abshire

Congregation is encouraged to read aloud on mute setting

Jesus, let all Thy lovers shine, Illustrious as the sun;
And, bright with borrowed rays divine, Their glorious circuit run.

Beyond the reach of mortals, spread Their light where’er they go;
And heavenly influences shed On all the world below.

As giants may they run their race, Exulting in their might;
As burning luminaries, chase The gloom of hellish night.

As the great sun of righteousness, Their healing wings display;
And let their luster still increase Unto the perfect day.

Community prayer requests, concerns, and celebrations – Pastor Charles

Pastoral Prayer—Pastor Charles

Epistle Lesson: Romans 9:1-5—Amy Abshire

Musical Offering: “Old Rugged Cross Medley” by The Pic and Bow

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 14:13-21—Pastor Charles 

Sermon: “How much is enough?” – Pastor Charles

Communion —Pastor Charles

Words for the Journey—Pastor Charles

Reminder: Gifts and tithes can be sent directly to Martha B. Contributions to the PATH Fund can be marked “PATH Fund” in the memo line.

Fabulous UMW gathering

A fabulous day was had today with the virtual Peaks Pikes Peak UMW District event. Belinda A., with Pastor Charles' assistance, did an amazing job putting together the program.

Join us for worship & communion tomorrow

St. Paul's UMC in Boulder will share in worship and communion tomorrow morning starting at 10 AM. Use this link to join the celebration!

Please join us and share communion at home, have something to drink and some bread, crackers, or something similar to participate with the community.