03-29-2020 Bulletin

March 29, 2020 First United Methodist Church 1125 Wellborn Road, College Station, TX 77840 Rev. Eleanor Colvin, Pastor (979) 690-8415 Website: 1stCollegeStation.org

Fourth Sunday of Lent Order of Service Entrance of the Light Praise & Worship Call to Worship One: Lent is a season for seeking -- All: In worship, we turn away from the cares of the world and fix our eyes on Jesus. One: Lent is a season for repentance -- All: In worship, we turn our hearts to you God; thank you for your saving grace! One: Lent is a season of preparation for restoration -- All: In worship, we are being prepared for the good works for which God created us. One: Bless us to hear your voice during this sacred season. All: Come, let us worship! Celebration of Friendship First Report Prayer Giving Our Gifts

Offertory Prayer Giving God, During this Lenten season, we are reminded that you gave us the most precious and powerful gift ever. So, we give our offerings in gratitude – rejoicing in the abundance of your gifts to us. We give these offerings in faith – trusting that you will provide for our needs. We give these offerings in hope – knowing you can use them to spread your love in this world. And with these offerings, we give ourselves – may we live with generous hearts and with open hands this season and always. Amen. The Presentation of Tithes and Offerings “All things come of thee, O Lord; and of thine own have we given thee. Amen.” The Ministry of Music The Spoken Word \"He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands\" Isaiah 41:10-13 Psalm 121 Rev. Eleanor Colvin The Invitation to Christian Discipleship The Light Goes Before Us Sending Forth “Go forth empowered by Christ’s light to serve like Christ.”

Sermon Notes Key Scriptures: Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) - So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:13 (NIV) - For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Psalm 121:1-2 (NIV) - I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:7-8 (NIV) - The Lord will keep you from all harm he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Key Questions 1. Where are you looking for help? 2. Are there areas of your life that about which you believe God is not concerned? The Psalmist says God will watch over your life – now and forevermore …do you trust that? 3. In times of trial and chaos, do you fear that the God who neither slumbers nor sleeps, has dozed off on the job? How does your behavior back up your beliefs? 4. Recall a time when God upheld you with his hand. Do you believe he will do it again? Key Ideas to Remember: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns  Mrs. Verna Rose  Mrs. Anna Smith  Gerald and Connie Taylor  Mrs. Leslie Rice  Mrs. Linda Cooper and Family  Ms. Tiana Watson  Mr. Luther Fowler  Ms. Cierra Watson  Mrs. Geneva Johnson  Mari and Michael Hightower  The Colvin Family  Mrs. Marcia Canto  Mrs. Jessycah Carroll  Ms. Ruth Marshall  Mrs. Annie Williams  Mr. Larry Johnson  Mrs. Flora Banks  Ms. Donna Pittman  Mr. Harvey Jones  First UMC Church Family  Mr. James Watson  Newcomers to the Brazos Valley  Mrs. Ollie Taylor and Family  Students, Teachers, and all School Personnel  Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones  Healthcare workers & emergency personnel  Mr. Howard Bethea  Joshua Ford and Family  Ms. Angie Rucker What is your prayer for the week? ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have a prayer request? Email: pastor@1stcollegestation.org

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church  Worship Via Conference Call. In accordance with the recommendations of the CDC and our government, we will suspend in-person gatherings at the church until further notice. Please join in a worship call at 11:00 a.m. Toll-free number: 1-515-604-9340. Access Code: 840342.  TBD: Bring It On Sunday is Back! Anyone who would like to share their gifts (singers, dancers, instrumentalists, poets, etc.) is invited to contact Mrs. Rose Jones or the Pastor. A sign-up sheet is in the foyer. Let’s also pack the house on that day — as it is also “Invite a Friend” Sunday!  TBD: Sunday School Round-Up. If you or your children have been wanting to try out a Sunday school class, please drop in on March 29. All are welcome!  Volunteers needed for Sunday School Ministry. If interested, use this link https:// signup.com/go/hyuVJZG TO GIVE ONLINE: visit www.1stcollegestation.org and click the Giving tab or SCAN THE CODE Sunday School 9:45 am Youth Fellowship - 2nd Sunday Bible Study - Wednesday 6:30 pm College Ministry - 1st & 3rd Sunday Choir Rehearsals - TBA C-School - 1st & 3rd Sunday Brotherhood - 3rd Saturday (PK-2nd Grade) 8 am (TBA) Benevolence Offering - UMW - 2nd & 4th Monday - 6:30 pm 1st & 4th Sunday