4-5-2020 Bulletin

April 5, 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 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! First Report Prayer

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 Spoken Word \"No Ordinary Day\" Matthew 21:6011 Matthew 26:17-20 Rev. Eleanor Colvin The Invitation to Christian Discipleship “Go forth empowered by Christ’s light to serve like Christ.”

Sermon Notes Key Scriptures: Matt 21:8-9 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” Matt 26:17-18 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” He replied, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. I am going to celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.’” Matt 26:21 And while they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.” Matt 26:26-28 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Sermon Notes Key Questions 1. Where are you looking for help? 2. Are there areas of your life that about which you believe God is not con- cerned? The Psalmist says God will watch over your life – now and forever- more …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 be- liefs? 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. Leslie Rice  Gerald and Connie Taylor  Ms. Tiana Watson  Mrs. Linda Cooper and Family  Ms. Cierra Watson  Mr. Luther Fowler  Mari and Michael Hightower  Mrs. Geneva Johnson  Mrs. Marcia Canto  The Colvin Family  Ms. Ruth Marshall  Mrs. Jessycah Carroll  Mr. Larry Johnson  Mrs. Annie Williams  Ms. Donna Pittman  Mrs. Flora Banks  First UMC Church Family  Mr. Harvey Jones  Newcomers to the Brazos Valley  Mr. James Watson  Students, Teachers, and all  Mrs. Ollie Taylor and Family  Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones School Personnel  Mr. Howard Bethea  Healthcare workers & emergency  Joshua Ford and Family  Ms. Angie Rucker personnel  Mrs. Anna Smith

What is your prayer for the week? ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have a prayer request? Email: [email protected] 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 con- tact 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, 2020. 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 - Choir Rehearsals - TBA 1st & 3rd Sunday C-School - 1st & 3rd Sunday (PK-2nd Brotherhood - 3rd Saturday Grade) 8 am (TBA) Benevolence Offering - UMW - 2nd & 4th 1st & 4th Sunday Monday - 6:30 pm