1-30-2022 Final Bulletin

Celebrating Baptism January 30, 2022 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: Beloved -- come let us worship the Lord! All: God loves us and that's a good reason to praise! One: Beloved -- come let us worship our good and gracious God. All: God loves us and is generous toward us — offering us new life and hope in all seasons. That's a good reason to praise! One: One way God blesses — is by sending us into the world to be blessings. All: Today, is a great day to answer God’s call to serve in new ways! Today, we commit our selves and our service to our God. Hallelujah! Amen!

The Spoken Word “New Year, New You! Lord, Make Me a New Wineskin” Luke 5:36-39 and Psalm 37:4-5 Mrs. Rose Jones Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Proverbs 16:3 – Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 18:9 – Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys. Romans 12:2a – Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Jeremiah 29:11 – For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you an not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Ephesians 2:10 – For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. Colossians 3:23 – Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.

Key Questions: 1.What do you think about what Jesus is saying about New You, New Wine, New Wineskins? 2. Do you sense that the Lord might be leading you to choose a New Wineskin for your life today? If so, what might that be? 3.Jesus wants us to move from Procrastination to Participation in our ministry commitment. What’s in your old wineskin that you need to release to receive the New Wine of the Spirit? Friends? Attitudes? Behavior? Rigidity? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns - Ms. Anita Whitley - Mr. Michael Pratt - Ms. Cee Ellis - Kym Rucker & Kaylah Cook - The Hanks Family - Mrs. Merilyn Rucker - The Josiah Family - The Bowers Family - Mrs. Kristiana Hamilton - Mrs. Esteria Zenon - Mrs. Willa Mikell & Mr. McArthur - Mrs. Lola Lister - The Zielonka Family Williams - Ms. Elayna Tillman - Victims of the Hearne Fire - The Family of Mrs. Verna Rose - Mrs. Donna Rice and Family - Ms. Angie Rucker - COVID Patients - Mrs. Tammy Bass - Mr. James Alexander - Ms. Donna Pittman - Mr. James Watson - Mrs. Flora Banks - The Jensen Family - Mrs. Anna Smith - Mr. Thomas Reardon - Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones - The Fowler Family - Mrs. Geneva Johnson - Mr. Patrick Walker - Mr. Larry Johnson - Mr. Frank Atkins - The Colvin Family - Mr. Charles Walton - First UMC Church Family - Students, Teachers, and all - St. Mark’s UMC Church Family - Brazos Valley Newcomers School/University Personnel - Healthcare Workers & Essential Employees

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church -TODAY: Thank you for bringing gift cards and cash donations to support victims of the Hearne apartment fire. We are assisting a family of four (mom and children ages 10, 16 and 17). More details are coming regarding how we will help them rebuild. -THANK YOU! Your contributions of time and money made our Family Promise week a great one. Our next rotation is April 24-30. -February 2: Bible Study — Please join us for Bible study this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. on ZOOM — as we begin a new series: “This Is How We Know What Love Is.” Meeting ID: 935 5981 7536.

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)