11-15-2020 Final Bulletin

November 15, 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: The seasons are changing, but our God is not. All: Great is God’s faithfulness! One: The seasons are changing, but our God is not. All: God’s love lasts forever – throughout all generations! One: The seasons are changing, but our God is not. All: If it had not been for the Lord who was on our side – where would we be? One: The seasons are changing, but our calling remains the same. All: To be disciples who make disciples. To receive God’s love and share God’s love. May it be so! Amen.

The Spoken Word “Giving Thanks for What Is and What Ain’t” Psalm 124:1-8 Pastor Eleanor Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Psalm 124:1-5 (NIV) - If the Lord had not been on our side - let Israel say - if the Lord had not been on our side when people attacked us, they would have swallowed us alive when their anger flared against us; the flood would have engulfed us, the torrent would have swept over us, the raging waters would have swept us away. 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. Psalm 121:2 (NIV) - My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 54:4 (NIV) - Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.

Sermon Notes Key Questions: 1. What is the evidence that God has been on your side? Share your testimony with someone this week as a sign of gratitude. 2. The Psalmist celebrates the way God rescued him from the traps of enemies (v.6-8). What has God rescued you from? Unprofitable thoughts, behaviors, relationships….? 3. Are there any traps from which you still need to be freed? 4. Some say that rejection may be God’s protection. Can you think of a time when that was true for you? As we give thanks for what is and what ain’t – can you give thanks for the things God has not allowed? ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns The Bullard Family Mr. Reginald Davis The Hightower Family Ms. Donna Pittman The Lewis Family Carl and Angela Sullivan Diane Robinson and Darren Mr. Waylan Watson Day All College Students Ms. Anita Whitley Ms. Kayla Cook Mrs. Lindsay Newman Students, Teachers, and all Mr. Greg Huchingson School Personnel The Family of Cedrick The New Jerusalem Church Hamilton Family Julian Lamb and Elayna Mr. Lonnie Carey Tillman-Lamb Mrs. Vivian Aslaha Lisa Wilborn and Family Mr. Alvin Campbell Dr. Rhonda Fowler Mr. Maurice Williams Mr. Vernon Moore Mr. & Mrs. James and Lonnie Hannah Bethea and Family Alexander Ms. Kym Rucker Mr. Charles Stubblefield Mrs. Annie Williams Mr. Luther Fowler Mr. Lewis Fowler Healthcare Workers & Essential Mrs, Tammy Bass Employees Mrs. Sandra Ellis Verna and Ry Rose Mrs. Corey Flowers Mrs. Geneva Johnson Jacoby Washington and Family The Caldwell Family Willie & Ollie Taylor

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church -Today: Worship will be on ZOOM ONLY the last two Sundays of November. -Nov. 18: All are welcome to participate in Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. For the next few weeks we will focus on Gratitude, as we enter the Season of Thanksgiving. Meeting ID: 935 5981 7536 -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)