11-29-2020 Final Bulletin

November 29, 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/Advent Reading One Voice: We light one candle for hope. Because the world is broken and the wait is long, but hope just won’t let go. Hope holds space for all our longings as it lingers on the edge of harsh reality – like the dawn gently awakening the sky. “Keep awake, keep watch” hope whispers, “for the world is being made new.” So, we light one candle, because it only takes one: Christ with us. All Voices: We have hope, because we have Christ. Amen!

The Spoken Word “Get Ready… A Great Thing Is Coming Our Way!!!” Mark 13:24-37 Speaker: Mr. Vernon Moore Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Mark 13:32-33 (NLT) – “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows. And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert!” Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT) – “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” John 11:40 (NLT) – Jesus responded, “Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believe?”

Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Isaiah 40:31 (NLT) - But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Psalm 46:10 (NLT) - “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Key Questions: 1. How have the current events in our society (pandemic, issues of social unrest, political crisis, etc.) affected your faith as we approach this Season of Advent? 2. With the limited opportunities regarding fellowship (due to Covid-19), how can the church be most effective in spreading the “good news” during this season? ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________

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

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church -Dec. 2: Bible Study will resume with a 3-week Adven study, beginning Wednesday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. Let’s spend some time studying and celebrating the real reason for the Season. -Dec. 4: Let's prepare our hearts and minds to make room for Christ this Advent season with an Advent Art Experience led by Ms. Aishia Bowers on ZOOM at 7 p.m. Supply packets will be available for pick up at the church on Thursday, Dec. 3 and Friday until 6 p.m. RSVPs (to Aishia or the Pastor) are needed by Sunday, Nov.29, 2020. -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)