3-14-2021 Final Bulletin

March 14, 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 Fourth Sunday of Lent, we receive the grace of God that makes us – who were dead in sin – alive in Christ. All: Merciful God, Loving God, revive our souls again! Amen..

The Spoken Word “But God …” Ephesians 2:4-10 Pastor Eleanor L. Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Ephesians 2:4-5 – But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:8-9 – For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:10 – For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Key Questions: 1.What “But God…” situations can you rejoice about today? 2.What sins cloud the mirror of your identity today? 3.In what ways do you follow the world instead of Christ? 4.You are Christ’s workmanship/vessel, prepared to do good works (that were already pre-destined for you). What works or acts of service do you feel God calling you to in this season? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns The Family of Carl and Angela Sullivan Mrs. Annie L. Williams Students, Teachers, and all Mrs. Lola Lister School Personnel The Fowler Family All College Students The Clarke Family Healthcare Workers & Essential Melyssa Henderson and Family Employees 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 Mr. Larry Ms. Anita Whitley Elayna Tillman Johnson Ms. Brittany Cresnshaw Mr. Lonnie Carey Diane Robinson & Darren Day Mrs. Vivian Aslaha The Thomas and Robinson Jacoby Washington and Family Families 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 Mrs. Corey Flowers St. Mark’s UMC Church Family Mr. Reginald Davis New Jerusalem Church Family Ms. Donna Pittman Brazos Valley Newcomers

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church -Food Drive March 27 – The United Methodist Women are hosting a food drive to benefit the Brazos Valley Food Bank. Drop off donations on the 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 17 – 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)