10-4-2020 Final Bulletin

October 4, 2020 First United Methodist Church 1125 Wellborn Road, College Station, TX 77840 Rev. Eleanor Colvin, Pastor (979) 690-8415 Website: 1stCollegeStation.org

Call to Worship One: This is the day the Lord has made! All: We will rejoice! We are glad! One: This is the day the Lord has made – a perfect day for Miracles! All: The freedom God gives is such a miracle! The Lord’s liberty is found in the Lord’s law. One: This is the day the Lord has made – a day not so different from the day God gave us the commandments through Moses. All: Hide your word in our hearts O Lord, so that we will not sin against you. Create in us clean hearts – hearts that are free for joyful obedience, hearts that help your kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. Amen. Praise & Worship First Report Prayer

The Spoken Word \"The Law of Liberty\" Jeremiah 29:4-7 & Exodus 20:1-20 Pastor Eleanor Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Psalm 119:11 (NIV) - I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Exodus 20:20 (NIV) - Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning.” 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 (NIV) - Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. Jeremiah 29:7 (NIV) - Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”

Sermon Notes Key Questions: 1. How do you define liberty? What about spiritual liberty? 2. In our communion liturgy, we pray to be freed for joyful obedience. Does obedience to God (and God’s law) feel joyful to you? Or, does it seem more like a chore or burden? 3. How does your liberty impact the liberty of others? ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns The Carter Family Ms. Anita Whitley Mrs, Tammy Bass Ms. Kayla Cook Mrs. Katherine Boyd Mrs. Annie Williams Mrs. Sandra Ellis Students, Teachers, and all School Mrs. Corey Flowers Personnel Jacoby Washington and Family Census Workers Mr. Richard Middleton The New Jerusalem Church Family The Family of Alice Cebrun Mr. Lonnie Carey Ms. Kym Rucker Mrs. Vivian Aslaha The McDonald Family Mr. Alvin Campbell The Saenz Family Mr. Maurice Williams Mr. Reginald Davis Evangelist Valesta Collins Ms. Donna Pittman Mr. & Mrs. James and Lonnie Carl and Angela Sullivan Alexander Mr. Waylan Watson Mrs. Linda Hunter All College Students Mr. Charles Stubblefield Ms. Cheletia Johnson Mr. Luther Fowler Healthcare Workers & Essential Employees

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church -Bible Study: Please join us Wednesday, October 7, as we continue our study on the topic: \"Coming Out of Quarantine Like ...\" Join us as we learn from Biblical characters who also experienced quarantine or isolation -- whether in jail or the belly of a whale. Let's learn together! ZOOM Meeting ID: 935 5981 7536 Password: fumc2020 -October 13: The First UMC Church Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. to approve reports for the Charge Conference. Files for review and the ZOOM link will be sent prior to the meeting. -October 18: First UMC will celebrate its 76th Church Anniversary and Homecoming on October 18, in-person and online. The special offering for the day is $76 for adult members and $7.60 for youth. Give as you’re able and let’s celebrate! Details to come. -First UMC Worship will continue on Zoom this week. Toll-free number: 1-888-788-0099 Meeting ID Number: 930 900 59401 *No password is needed. Visit the church website at http://1stcollegestation.org/ for worship links to the podcast and YouTube channel.

TO GIVE : Text 979-399-8303 or visit www.1stcollegestation.org and click the Giving tab or SCAN THE CODE Sunday School - 9:45 am Youth Fellowship - Bible Study - 2nd Sunday Wednesday 6:30 pm College Ministry - Choir Rehearsals - TBA 1st & 3rd Sunday C-School - 1st & 3rd Sunday Brotherhood - 3rd Saturday (PK-2nd Grade) 8 am (Golden Corral)