11-21-2021 Final Bulletin

November 21, 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: Come, let’s worship the Lord, who is our Shepherd. All: We have all we need in you Lord. That’s a reason to praise! One: Come, let’s worship the Shepherd, who walks with us and talks with us. All: We trust You, Good Shepherd, to guide our feet, to restore our souls. One: Come, let’s worship – as we feast on the word of God. All: What a blessing to be fed by the Shepherd, who prepares a table before us. One: Come, let’s worship God – whose goodness and mercy follow us. All: We give thanks for the Shepherd’s care. We have a reason to praise! Hallelujah! Amen!

The Spoken Word “A Table Prepared — for Overflow!” Psalm 23:4-5 and Luke 14:15-23 Rev. Eleanor L. Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Psalm 23:4 – Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff — they comfort me. Psalm 23:5 – You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Luke 14:15-18 – “Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.” Jesus replied: “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. At the time of the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ “But they all alike began to make excuses.”

Luke 14:21-23 – “Then the owner of the house became angry and ordered his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame.’ “‘Sir,’ the servant said, ‘what you ordered has been done, but there is still room.’ “Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.” Joshua 1:3 – I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. Key Questions: 1.Are you getting stuck in the valley, or pushing your way through to the table that is prepared for you? 2.Are you limiting yourself to a plate, when the whole table is yours? What beliefs are blocking your overflow? 3. How would you engage your enemies if you understood God might be using them to set the table for you? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns -Mr. James Watson - Mrs. Merilyn Rucker - Mr. Jamal Taylor & Family - The Bowers Family - The Carter Family - Mrs. Esteria Zenon - The Anderson Family - Mrs. Lola Lister - The Jensen Family - The Zielonka Family - The Family of Mrs. Theola - Ms. Elayna Tillman Morris - The Family of Mrs. Verna Rose - Ms. Ann Cashaw - Ms. Angie Rucker - Mr. Thomas Reardon - Mrs. Tammy Bass - The Fowler Family - Ms. Donna Pittman - Mrs. Kristiana Hamilton - Healthcare Workers & Essential - Mr. Tony Yeldell - Mr. Frank Atkins Employees - The Brooks Family - Mrs. Flora Banks - The McCray and Taylor Families - Mrs. Anna Smith - Mr. Brian Darby - Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones - COVID Patients - Mrs. Geneva Johnson - Students, Teachers, and all - Mr. Larry Johnson - Mr. & Mrs. James and Lonnie School/University Personnel - Mr. Michael Pratt Alexander - Kym Rucker & Kaylah Cook - Mr. Joshua Ford and Family - The Colvin Family - First UMC Church Family

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church -Coat and Blanket Drive: Let’s support the ministry of our sister church Lee Chapel UMC, by bringing gently used coats and new blankets to share with those in need. Donations accepted through Sunday, December 5. -Nov. 24: No Bible Study — Bible Study will not meet this week. Enjoy your time with family and friends. -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)