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St. Paul Lutheran ChurchNews BlitzJan. 15, 2021Rev. James Wiggins, Jr., PastorCongregation Meeting PostponedAt the request of the Board of Trustees, tomorrow’s (January 16th) ZOOMMeeting of the Congregation has been postponed. It is the intent of the Boardto convene this meeting once it has gathered complete and accurate informationon critical areas of mission and ministry that will guide our path forward in 2021.As required by our Bylaws, you will be given sufficient notice of the meeting dateand time -- your participation is importantFrom the PulpitSunday worship service is available each week onthe YouTube channel. It is our prayer that themembers of SPLC will set aside time each Sundaymorning to tune in with Bible in hand to follow alongwith the scripture readings, heads bowed for prayerand ears and hearts open to receive the preachingand teaching of God’s Word.This week, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Frank T. MarshallSr will preach. Again, if you are interested insharing a scripture reading or helping to sing ahymn or two, please let us know (we practice socialdistancing and wear mask). Also, we welcome suggestions on how to enhance your virtual worshipexperience.
Keep Our Pastor, Rev. James Wiggins, Jr.Lifted in PrayersContinue to pray for our Pastor, asking God to restore his strength, tokeep his spirits lifted, to heal his body of all sickness and to bless theloving bond that exists between He and Loretta. Amen!Father God, thank you for being with us at the point and place in time of our greatest need. We confessthat we don’t understand why things happen the way they do. We don’t understand why illness comesinto our lives and the lives of those we love and care about. We do know that you love us and that youwalk every path of life with us. Continue to walk with our Pastor. In spite of the pain and suffering he isgoing through, may he always bask in the warmth of your love and tender care.Give him strength to fight through his leukemia trusting in your power to heal – to restore – to renew.We pray also for Loretta and other members of Pastor’s family. Give them your strength and assuranceas they care for him.Lord God, we thank you that because you love us, you will never leave us, nor forsake us. We trust you,and offer this prayer in the only name that matters – that being the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord andSavior. AmenMidweek Bible Study Has ResumedJanuary 20th at 6:00 p.m.Lesson Title: A Servant’s Mission –Isaac and RebekahStudy Text: Genesis 22:1–4, 10-28, 50-67Facilitator: Ms. Sylvia HagansOverview: Abraham tasks a faithful servant with finding a wife for Isaac from Abraham’shomeland. The servant prays for a sign and waits at a well outside the city of Nahor. Rebekahappears, offering to draw water for both man and beast – the sign the servant had asked for.Rebekah invites the servant to come to her family home. Having received gifts from Abraham,Rebekah’s family sends her to Isaac with their blessings.Bible Study is available on ZOOM each Wednesday evening at 6p.m. Remember the meetingID:876 7735 0495 Passcode: 225795.
COVID-19 Vaccine – Parish Health MinistryKudos to Baptist South for yesterday’s flawless delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine toregistered SPLC members. Travel to the southern end of the county was well worththe drive – no long lines, no long waits, no parking issues, no “don’t know where togo or what to do issues.” It was well orchestrated, and we are thankful for thearrangements made by our Parish Health Ministry chaired by Ms. Sharon White.Lectionary for January 2021DATEFESTIVALFIRST READINGPSALMEPISTLEGOSPELJan. 3Second Sunday a.Christmas1 Kings 3:4–15Psalm 119:97–104Eph. 1:3–14Luke 2:40–52Jan. 10The Baptism ofOur LordGen. 1:1–5Psalm 29Rom. 6:1–11Mark 1:4–11Jan. 17Second S. a. theEpiphany1 Sam. 3:1–10(11–20)Psalm 139:1–101 Cor. 6:12–20John 1:43–51Jan. 24Third S. a. theEpiphanyJonah 3:1–5, 10Psalm 621 Cor. 7:29–31 (32–35)Mark 1:14–20Jan. 31Fourth S. a. the EpiphanyDeut. 18:15–20Psalm 1111 Cor. 8:1–13Mark 1:21–28Pastor’s 10th Anniversary Celebration – Date ChangeAt the request of Pastor, we will celebrate ten years as “Pastor and People” onSunday, February 7th instead of the January date previously announced. This willbe a very special time in the life of our church as we give thanks to God for enablingPastor to shepherd our Christian family in a manner which stimulates growth,commitment, and engagement as instruments of grace within our sacred walls and outside in thecommunity at large.Bereavement: Ms. Doris Rodger (death of cousins).On-Going Medical: Rev. James Wiggins, Jr., Mr.Tyronne Woods. Rehab: Mr. Byron Cherry (OrangePark). Convalescing: Mr. Ernest Calvin Alston, Mrs.Marsharine Calhoun, Elder Simon Moorer Jr. HealthIssues:Deaconess Doretha Brown, Mrs. DorisThornton, Mrs. Vivian Walker, Mrs. Veliria Shuford, Mr.Herman Pryor. Shut Ins: Mrs. Ada Houston, Mrs.Agnes Smith, Mrs. Rodine Horne. We pray for our entire congregation, their families, friends and
everyone that we name in our hearts that God will heal their bodies, comfort their spirits, guide theirefforts and provide for their needs. We also include in our prayers Kenneth Arnold, Jr. (Ms. Davis’grandson) who has been deployed with his Army National Guard Unit to DC.Note: This is an abbreviated prayer list. Please provide an update of your prayer needs in 2021 and those ofyour family and friends. Be blessed.3-Chanika Kimbrough, 4-Chantel Williams, 6-Xorin Kuester,10-Marie Johnson, Glenn Hollingsworth (82nd), 16-KhamisGrimball, 18-Byron Cherry, Annie Corley, 21-Evelyn Story,22-Pauline Grant, Aretha Kearns, 24-Nijah Brooks, 28Vanessa Berry.Congratulations to Honor StudentMariah ShufordMandarin Middle SchoolTo:Miss Titus Davis, our churchTreasurer for keeping our financialobligations current and accurate (also forassisting each week with virtual worship), Ms. Bonnie Darby for maintaining payroll andto Mr. Clifton Williams-Head Financial Steward and Mr. Larenza Mungin for ensuringall monies received are recorded and properly deposited in the bank each week.This week’s News Blitz was organized by Martha Hemphill, Worship/Stewardship Ministry Directorduring the January 4-16 absence of Antoinette Alston.Isaac and RebekahGenesis 24:1–4, 10–28, 50–67ADULTUnit 4LESSON HANDOUTLesson 5REFLECTIONSO PE NI NG REFLE CTIO N Make a list of the top five qualities society prioritizes for deciding whomakes good marriage material. Which, if any, are biblical?
G ENESI S 24 :1 –9 Based on the text and what you’ve learned so far, why do you think it was soimportant for Abraham that Isaac didn’t marry a Canaanite? What might this imply for us today?G ENESI S 24 :10 –28 What, specifically, can we learn from the servant about the importance andpriority of prayer when it comes to relationships? How does this relate to us today?G ENESI S 24 :29 –49 Compare the servant’s recounting of the events to the previous material,looking for differences. What are they? What might they signify?G ENESI S 24 :50 –67 What might Rebekah’s response and attitude show about her faith? Howmight this serve as an example for us today?FI NAL REFLE CTIO N Describe, in your own words, how the narrative of Isaac and Rebekahreveals God’s desire for human relationships.
Jan 15, 2021 · Rehab: Mr. Byron Cherry (Orange Park). . 22-Pauline Grant, Aretha Kearns, 24-Nijah Brooks, 28-Vanessa Berry. To: Miss Titus Davis, our church Treasurer for keeping our financial obligations current and accurate (also
