10-10-2021 Final Bulletin

October 10, 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: This is the day the Lord has made! All: We will rejoice! We are glad! One: This is the day the Lord has made — a perfect day to preach the Gospel and to live the Gospel! All: Lord, we are striving for perfection! Lord, we are pressing toward the mark of the high calling! One: And what is our calling? All: To love the Lord with all our heart, all our mind, all our soul and all our strength! One: Is that all? All: No! We are called to love our neighbors as we love ourselves! One: Children of God — let’s get to work! All: With our worship and service, in our giving and living, we praise God and press on for perfection! Amen and Amen!

The Spoken Word “Press On! (Until You See the Lord)” Philippians 3:12-14 and Matthew 25:31-46 Rev. Eleanor L. Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Philippians 3:12 — Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Philippians 3:13-14 — Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Galatians 6:9-10 — Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

Matthew 25:34-36 — Then the King will say to those on his right, “Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Matthew 25:37-40 — Then the righteous will answer him, “Lord, when did we see you … ” The King will reply, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Key Questions: 1. Are you a satisfied servant or are you pressing on to fulfill God’s call on your life? 2.What do you believe Christian perfection means? John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, taught that we are called to be “perfect in love of God and neighbor.” How is that different from never making a mistake? 3.In the Gospel lesson, both sets of people asked “when did we see you Lord?” Do you see Christ present among those in our community who need help, encouragement, support? How should we be serving Christ in BryanCollege Station? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns -Ms. Ann Cashaw -The Zielonka Family -Mr. Delman Tarver -Ms. Elayna Tillman -Mr. Delman LaRon Tarver -Mr. Abraham Hernandez -The Thomas and Robinson -Mr. Frank Atkins Families -Mrs. Ruth Williams -The Brooks Family -The Family of Mrs. Annie L. -The Cowart and Burton Families Williams -The McCray and Taylor Families -The Whitley Family -The Hamilton Family -Mr. Brian Darby -COVID Patients -Ms. Angie Rucker -The Martinez Family -Students, Teachers, and all -Mrs. Tammy Bass -Ms. Donna Pittman School/University Personnel -Mr. James Watson -Mr. Michael Pratt -Kym Rucker & Kaylah Cook -Healthcare Workers & Essential -Mrs. Merilyn Rucker Employees -The Bowers Family -Mrs. Esteria Zenon -Mrs. Flora Banks -Mrs. Lola Lister -Mrs. Anna Smith -The Fowler Family -Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones -Mrs. Geneva Johnson -Mr. Larry Johnson -Mr. & Mrs. James and Lonnie Alexander -Mr. Joshua Ford and Family -The Colvin Family -First UMC Church Family -St. Mark’s UMC Church Family -Brazos Valley Newcomers

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church -October 12: Church Council will meet at 6 p.m. This is our final meeting in preparation for Charge Conference. -Oct. 13: Bible Study — All are welcome to participate in a study and conversation on the Names of God. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Meeting ID: 935 5981 7536. Email [email protected] if you need the passcode. -Oct. 16: The children and youth ministry will host a Fall Festival, from 12-2 p.m. All are invited to come out and enjoy games, crafts, food, fun and fellowship! For details, contact Keesha Watson at [email protected]. -Oct. 16: The Brazos Valley Alzheimer’s Walk will take place on Saturday, October 16 at 8 a.m., beginning in front of the Stella Hotel. The First UMC fundraising goal is $500, and we’re almost there! Email Tonya Carter for more details: [email protected]. WALKERS ARE NEEDED! -Do you have a MINISTRY IDEA? Is there something you’d like to see the church doing or a community issue you feel called to engage? How would you like to SERVE? Contact Rev. Colvin at [email protected].

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)