3-20.-2022 Final Bulletin

March 20, 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: And this is how we know what love is…. All: God so loved the world that he gave his only son for us. One: Can you hear God calling you closer — on this Lenten journey of love? All: In our worship, we return to you Lord. In our prayer, we return to you Lord. In our fasting, we return to you Lord. One: Our God who never leaves us, invites us to seek his presence – in the middle of our problems. All: Help us to seek you, Lord. In this season, may the song of our heart be: give me you – everything else can wait. One: On this third Sunday of Lent, we seek your Living Water to satisfy every thirst. All: Change us O, God. Create in us clean hearts and renew our spirits. Amen.

The Spoken Word “Holy Hydration — We Thirst” Psalm 63 Rev. Eleanor L. Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Psalm 63:1 – O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Psalm 63:3 – Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. Psalm 63:5-6 – My soul is satisfied as with a rich feast, and my mouth praises you with joyful lips. When I think of you on my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night. Psalm 63:7-8 — For you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy. My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me. Psalm 42:1-2 — As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul thirsts for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, the living God. When can I go and meet with God?

Key Questions: 1.How much water do you consume each day? Are you clear on how essential water is to your health? 2.Are you at risk of being a dehydrated disciple? Are you clear on how essential spiritual hydration is for your life? 3. What’s your favorite drink? Are you ever tempted to substitute it for water? Why/why not? Similarly, do you allow other things to fill you up in lieu of God’s Living Water? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

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

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church - Habitat for Humanity’s Run 4 the House is April 2 at 7:30 a.m. If you’re interested — register online at https://linktr.ee/bcshabitat. Please let Pastor Eleanor or Tonya Carter ([email protected]) know if you’re participating. Donation: $25. The walk takes place at Lake Walk, 4107 Lake Atlas Drive. - Youth Sunday School is taking off! It will meet once monthly on the 2nd Sunday. If you’d like to serve, please contact Ms. Marie Shelfer at 979-229-2949 or [email protected]. - Youth Choir: Parents please contact Mrs. Valerie Hubbard to ensure you’re up-to-date on your child’s responsibilities for choir and to ensure that the contact list stays current. She can be reached at 979-324-9176 or [email protected]. - Get your “TAXES” in early! The United Methodist Women are hosting a fun fund-raiser that all are invited to participate in. Pick up a form in worship today or check your email for it next week. Tally up what you owe or would be taxed based on items you own and submit that “tax amount” as a gift to UMW by Sunday, April 10. - ZOOM hosts are still needed for Sunday mornings. Please contact Rhonda Fowler at [email protected] if you are able to serve. A Texas A&M email account is needed.

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)