5-16-2021 Final Bulletin

May 16, 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 Christ lived, died and rose again for us. All: Today, we celebrate the Savior’s Ascension. We give thanks that even now – Christ is seated at the right hand of God. One: The Good News is, though Christ is in heaven, his power is alive in us. All: Help us Holy Ghost! May the power of Christ at work in us, put us to work for God’s sake and God’s glory. Amen and Amen.

The Spoken Word “What Have You Heard?” Acts 1:1-11 Rev. Romonica Malone-Wardley Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Acts 1:3-5 – After his suffering he presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during 40 days and speaking about the kingdom of God. While staying with them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for the promise of the Father. “This,” he said, “is what you have heard from me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” Acts 1:8 – But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:10 – While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven?

Ephesians 1:17-19 – I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. Key Questions: 1.When was the last time you felt close to Jesus – felt he was staying close to reveal something to you? What were you doing at that time that made his presence known? (Acts 1:3- 4) 2.When you come together in community (how do you come together) and for what purpose do you gather? Is it to seek guidance from the Lord? What happens if the Lord says NO or NOT YET? (Acts 1:6-7) 3.What have you been (inactively) gazing at too long? What is keeping you from -- moving forward, making that tough decision, allowing the Lord to heal that wound, forgiving that person who wronged you, stepping out in faith to follow where Jesus is leading? (Acts 10-11; Eph.1:17-19) 4.What is the source of your joy and Holy power? (Eph. 1:19; Luke 24: 51-52)

Prayer Concerns Kym Rucker & Kaylah Cook Mrs. Tammy Bass Mrs. Donna Rice and Family Mrs. Corey Flowers Mrs. Merilyn Rucker Ms. Donna Pittman The Allen Family Carl and Angela Sullivan Mr. Bertram Robinson Students, Teachers, and all School Mrs. Charlotte Myles The Bowers Family Personnel The Taylor Family All College Students The Figueroa Family (Alex) Healthcare Workers & Essential Mrs. Esteria Zenon Mrs. Lola Lister Employees The Fowler Family Mrs. Flora Banks The Zielonka Family Mrs. Anna Smith Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Mr. James Watson Ms. Elayna Tillman Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones The Thomas and Robinson Families Mrs. Geneva Johnson The Family of Mrs. Annie L. Williams Mr. Larry Johnson The Hamilton Family Mr. & Mrs. James and Lonnie Lisa Wilborn & Family Hannah Bethea & Family Alexander Ms. Angie Rucker Verna and Ry Rose 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 -TODAY — We welcome Rev. Romonica Malone-Wardley, who serves as the Southeast District Superintendent. We look forward to the word God has given her for us! -May 19 – There will be no Bible Study this week. We will resume and conclude our Eastertide study — From the Hope of the Resurrection to Pentecost Fire — on May 26. -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)