8-22-2021 Final Bulletin

August 22, 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: Sing! Sing unto the Lord! All: Let’s make a joyful noise unto the Lord! Let’s worship God with gladness. One: We were made to worship! So, we come into God’s house with singing! All: You are the only True and Wise God! You are worthy to be praised! One: As it was in the beginning, Your Wisdom is always at work in the world — doing a new thing. All: Thank you God, for another day to praise! One: I was glad when they said unto me: let us go into the house of the Lord! All: Because one day in your house is better than a thousand anywhere else! All praises be to our Great God! Amen.

The Spoken Word “One Day” Psalm 84 Rev. Eleanor L. Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Psalm 84:1-2 – How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts!My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. Psalm 84:4 – Happy are those who live in your house, ever singing your praise. Psalm 84:10-12 – For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than live in the tents of wickedness … O Lord of hosts, happy is everyone who trusts in you. 1 Kings 8:6 – The priests then brought the ark of the Lord’s covenant to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, and put it beneath the wings of the cherubim.

1 Kings 8:23-29 – Lord, the God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth below—you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way … Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day. May your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, this place of which you said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that you will hear the prayer your servant prays toward this place. Key Questions: 1. The Psalmist speaks of a desperate desire to be in the House of the Lord. Many of us have felt this way because of the ways COVID-19 has impacted our worship lives. What have you missed most about prepandemic worship? 2.Is anything currently competing with your worship? Psalm 84:10 says “a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.” What is your “elsewhere?” 3.1 Kings 8 paints a picture of the Ark of the Covenant, which contained God’s law and promises for the people, being carried into the temple. Beyond the church, where do you carry the promises of God? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns -The Family of Mrs. Verna Rose -The Hamilton Family -Mr. Darryl Robinson -Ms. Angie Rucker -Students, Teachers, and all -Mrs. Tammy Bass -Mrs. Corey Flowers School/University Personnel -Ms. Donna Pittman -Mr. Michael Pratt -Healthcare Workers & Essential -Mrs. Charles Emma Jones -Mr. James Watson Employees -Kym Rucker & Kaylah Cook -Mrs. Flora Banks -The Taylor Family -Mrs. Anna Smith -Mrs. Merilyn Rucker -Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones -The Bowers Family -Mrs. Geneva Johnson -Mrs. Esteria Zenon -Mr. Larry Johnson -Mrs. Lola Lister -Mr. & Mrs. James and Lonnie -The Fowler Family -The Zielonka Family Alexander -Ms. Elayna Tillman -Mr. Joshua Ford and Family -The Thomas and Robinson Families -The Colvin Family -The Family of Mrs. Annie L. Williams -First UMC Church Family -St. Mark’s UMC Church Family -Brazos Valley Newcomers

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church -August 25: Bible Study — All are welcome to participate in a study and conversation on the Names of God. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Meeting ID: 935 5981 7536. Email [email protected] if you need the passcode. -Tech Ministry Help: Are you interested in supporting the technical ministries of the church? Help is needed facilitating ZOOM connection on-site and virtually. Please contact Crystal ([email protected]) or Rhonda (Rhonda_98@hotmail) for more information. -SUNDAY SCHOOL is BACK and meeting in person. Let’s learn together each week at 9:30 a.m. Those who need to dial in to class may do so.

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)