4-25-2021 Final Bulletin

April 25, 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: The Risen Lord is at work in us and in the world. All: Calling us to be disciples. Calling us to make disciples. One: The Good News is that Christ laid down his life for us. All: Lord, we hear you calling us to do the same. May this worship equip and empower us to live and love like you. One: The Good News is, with Christ, there is forgiveness of sins and fullness of life; and, not only that, there is the gift and guidance of the Holy Spirit. All: Lord, we receive your gift! Bless us to be blessings, bless us to do your will, your way. Amen!

The Spoken Word “Good Trouble” 1 John 3:16-18 and Acts 4 Pastor Eleanor Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Acts 4:2-4 – They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people, proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. They seized Peter and John and, because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day. But many who heard the message believed; so the number of men who believed grew to about five thousand. Acts 4:9-11 – If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how he was healed, then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. Jesus is “the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.” 1 John 3:17-18 – If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.

Acts 4:16-20 – Everyone living in Jerusalem knows they have performed a notable sign, and we cannot deny it … But to stop this thing from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them to speak no longer to anyone in this name ... Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John replied … As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” Key Questions: 1.What good trouble are you getting into in the name of Jesus? 2.What are you prepared to put on the line in order to change the world? 3. While on trial, Peter and John declared “we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” Are you a silent witness or do you tell people what you’ve seen God do? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns Mrs. Merilyn Rucker Ms. Donna Pittman The Bowers Family Carl and Angela Sullivan The Allen Family Students, Teachers, and all School The Taylor Family The Figueroa Family (Alex) Personnel The Family of Mrs. Annie L. Williams All College Students The Parker Family Healthcare Workers & Essential Mrs. Esteria Zenon Employees Mrs. Lola Lister Mrs. Flora Banks The Fowler Family Mrs. Anna Smith Kym Rucker & Kaylah Cook Mr. James Watson The Zielonka Family Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Mrs. Geneva Johnson Ms. Elayna Tillman Mr. Larry Johnson The Thomas and Robinson Families Mr. Lonnie Carey The Hamilton Family Mrs. Vivian Aslaha Lisa Wilborn & Family Jacoby Washington and Family Hannah Bethea & Family Mr. & Mrs. James and Lonnie Ms. Angie Rucker Alexander Mrs. Tammy Bass Verna and Ry Rose Mrs. Corey Flowers 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 -April 28 – Bible Study will continue this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. We are exploring the meaning of Eastertide: From the Hope of the Resurrection to Pentecost Fire. -May 4 — The Church Council will meet Tuesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. Please submit ministry reports to the Council Secretary by Sunday, May 2, at [email protected]. -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. Use the worship link to log on at 9:30 a.m. 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)