3-07-2021 Final Bulletin

March 7, 2021 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: And this is how we know what love is…. All: God so loved the world that he gave his only son for us. One: God gave his son to teach us – All: How to live and how to love. One: God gave his son to reach us – All: When we were sinking deep in sin. When we were thinking our ways were better than God’s ways. One: On this Third Sunday of Lent, we receive the love of Christ that still reaches us and teaches us. All: Lord, give us clean hearts – so that we may follow Thee more faithfully. Bless our worship and our walk to be pleasing in Your sight. Amen.

The Spoken Word “I know What Prayer Can Do” John 2:13-19 Pastor Eleanor L. Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Psalm 19:7-9 – The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. John 2:14-15 – In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep and doves and others sitting at tables exchanging money. So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables.” John 2:16 – To those who sold doves he said, “Get these out of here! Stop turning my Father’s house into a market!”.

Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Matthew 21:13 – “It is written,” Jesus said to them, “My house will be called a house of prayer, but you are making it a den of robbers.” Jeremiah 7:9-11 – Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal and follow other gods you have not known, and then come and stand before me in this house, which bears my Name, and say, “We are safe” – safe to do all these detestable things? Has this house, which bears my Name, become a den of robbers to you? But I have been watching! declares the Lord. Key Questions: 1.If Jesus showed up in the temple, what would he find you doing? 2.What angers you about church life? How do you help keep the church in order? 3.Do you have “zeal” for the house of the Lord? How can God tell? 4.How will you commit to making God’s house a House of Prayer? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns Families Recovering Mrs. Corey Flowers Stacy and Kenneth Moore Mr. Reginald Davis The Thomas and Robinson Ms. Donna Pittman Families Carl and Angela Sullivan Mrs. Lola Lister Students, Teachers, and all Mrs. Annie Williams School Personnel The Fowler Family All College Students St. Mark’s UMC Church Family Healthcare Workers & Essential The Clarke Family Employees Melyssa Henderson and Family New Jerusalem Church Family Mrs. Sandra Ellis Mrs. Flora Banks Mrs. Mable Mikell Mrs. Anna Smith Kym Rucker & Kaylah Cook Mr. James Watson The Zielonka Family Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Mrs. Geneva Johnson Ms. Anita Whitley Mr. Larry Johnson Julian Lamb and Elayna Mr. Lonnie Carey Tillman-Lamb Mrs. Vivian Aslaha Ms. Brittany Cresnshaw Jacoby Washington and Family Diane Robinson & Darren Day Mr. & Mrs. James and Lonnie The Hamilton Family Alexander Lisa Wilborn & Family Verna and Ry Rose Hannah Bethea & Family Mr. Joshua Ford and Family Ms. Angie Rucker The Colvin Family Mrs. Tammy Bass First UMC Church Family

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church -Food Drive March 13 & 27 – The United Methodist Women are hosting a food drive to benefit the Brazos Valley Food Bank. Drop off donations on the 2nd and 4th Saturday, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mail donations to Linda Cooper, UMW Treasurer at 600 Abbey Lane, College Station, Texas, 77845. (Make checks payable to the Brazos Valley Food Bank.) Donation pick-ups can be coordinated, bycontacting Ann Cashaw at 979-229-5524. -Worship 1st Podcast – Last week, we celebrated our 50th podcast episode, which means our digital ministry turns 1 year old March 14! We pray it has helped people stay connected to God and the faith community during the pandemic. Those who enjoy technology and media or who would like to learn podcasting are invited to join the team. For more information, contact Crystal Carter at [email protected]. -SUNDAY SCHOOL is BACK! Let’s learn together on the FIRST and THIRD Sundays. Use the worship link to log on at 9:45. Timeliness is important — as you must be placed in the Sunday School room by the moderator. -March 10 – Our Lenten Bible Study continues this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The 7 Last Words of Jesus from the Cross will be our study this season. Meeting ID: 883 5735 3241

ZOOM Worship Details 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)