4-4-2021 Final Bulletin

April 4, 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: Christ the Lord is Risen! All: The Lord is risen indeed! One: For God so loved the world, that God gave his son to teach us – how to live and how to love. All: And no greater love is there, than to lay down one’s life for a friend. One: What a friend we have in Jesus! All: What a friend we have in Jesus! All our sins and griefs to bear. One: On this Resurrection Sunday, we celebrate the Risen Savior! All: Thank you Lord for forgiveness of sins and fullness of life. Thank you Lord for a love that saves. Hallelujah and Amen!

The Spoken Word “Call the Next Witness”” John 20:1-18 and Acts 10:39-43 Pastor Eleanor L. Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   John 20:1 – Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. John 20:6-7 – Then Simon Peter came along behind him and went straight into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there, as well as the cloth that had been wrapped around Jesus’ head. The cloth was still lying in its place, separate from the linen. John 20:6 – Jesus said, Do not hold onto me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, “I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.” Acts 10:39-40 – We are witnesses of everything he did in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They killed him by hanging him on a cross, but God raised him from the dead on the third day and caused

Acts 10:43 – All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name. Psalm 130:3-4 – If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you. Key Questions: 1.A lot can happen in a week. Last Sunday, the crowds were asking Christ to save them, and before the week was over, those cries changed to crucify him. Are you a dependable disciple or a wavering witness? 2.If Christ sent you, as he sent Mary, to go and tell the world that you had seen him – what would you say? In what ways have you seen Christ at work in your life? 3. Are you a credible witness? What is your testimony on this Resurrection Sunday? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns The Family of J.D. Gentry Hannah Bethea & Family Paul and Lynn Bowers Ms. Angie Rucker The Figueroa Family (Alex) Mrs. Tammy Bass Ms. Kara Mrs. Corey Flowers The Family of Mr. Reginald Davis Ms. Donna Pittman The Family of Carl and Angela Sullivan Mrs. Annie L. Williams Students, Teachers, and all The Parker Family School Personnel Mrs. Brenda Griffin All College Students Mrs. Esteria Zenon Healthcare Workers & Essential Mrs. Lola Lister Employees The Fowler Family Mrs. Flora Banks Kym Rucker & Kaylah Cook Mrs. Anna Smith The Clarke Family Mr. James Watson Melyssa Henderson and Family Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones The Zielonka Family Mrs. Geneva Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Mr. Larry Johnson Ms. Anita Whitley Mr. Lonnie Carey Ms. Elayna Tillman Mrs. Vivian Aslaha Ms. Brittany Cresnshaw Jacoby Washington and Family Diane Robinson & Darren Day Mr. & Mrs. James and Lonnie The Thomas and Robinson Families Alexander The Hamilton Family Verna and Ry Rose Lisa Wilborn & Family Mr. Joshua Ford and Family The Colvin Family First UMC Church Family

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church April 7 – Bible Study will not meet this week. We will resume on April 14 at 6:30 p.m. Worship 1st Podcast – Our digital ministry has turned 1- yearold! 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 [Excluding EASTER Sunday]. 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.

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)