12-6-2020 Final Bulletin

December 6, 2020 First United Methodist Church 1125 Wellborn Road, College Station, TX 77840 Rev. Eleanor Colvin, Pastor (979) 690-8415 Website: 1stCollegeStation.org

Call to Worship/Advent Reading One Voice: We light one candle for peace. Because the world is broken and the wait is long, but we refuse to be frozen by fear or anger or uncertainty. Peace comes in fits and starts – with a deep breath, a courageous truth, in an humble heart. “Prepare the way,” peace whispers, “for the Lord comes to make the broken whole.” So, we light one candle, because it only takes one: Christ with us. All Voices: We have peace, because we have Christ. Amen.

The Spoken Word “Peace Be With You: The Hard Part is Over!” Isaiah 40:1-11 Rev. Eleanor L. Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Isaiah 40:1-2 – Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. Isaiah 40:4-5 – Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.

Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Isaiah 40:11 – He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. Romans 8:18 – For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Key Questions: 1. How do you define peace? Do you allow God to help you experience it? 2. Isaiah says to Jerusalem that her hard service is complete. What areas in life have caused you to work the hardest or struggle the most? Can you allow the Prophet’s words to comfort you and to put an end to the struggle? 3. Verses 10 and 11 present different characteristics of God. Do you trust that our powerful God is fighting on your side? Do you trust that our loving Shepherd is carrying you close in this season? ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns Ms. Anita Whitley Ms. Kayla Cook Julian Lamb and Elayna Tillman-Lamb Students, Teachers, and all Ms. Tasha Williams School Personnel Ms. Brittany Cresnshaw All College Students The Bullard Family Healthcare Workers & Essential The Hightower Family Employees Diane Robinson & Darren Day New Jerusalem Church Family The Fowler Family Mrs. Flora Banks Mr. Vernon Moore Mrs. Anna Smith The Hamilton Family Mr. James Watson Lisa Wilborn & Family Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones Hannah Bethea & Family Mrs. Geneva Johnson Ms. Kym Rucker Mr. Larry Johnson Ms. Angie Rucker Mr. Lonnie Carey Mrs. Annie Williams Mrs. Vivian Aslaha Mrs. Tammy Bass Mr. & Mrs. James and Lonnie Mrs. Corey Flowers Alexander Mr. Reginald Davis Verna and Ry Rose Ms. Donna Pittman Mr. Joshua Ford and Family Carl and Angela Sullivan The Colvin Family First UMC Church Family Brazos Valley Newcomers

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church -TODAY: You are welcome to drive-by the church to receive Holy Communion or to share your offering. Leaders will be present for one hour after ZOOM worship concludes. -Dec. 9: Our 3-week Advent study, will continue Wednesday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m. Let’s spend some time studying and celebrating the real reason for the season. -First UMC Worship will continue on Zoom this week. 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)