5-9-2021 Final Bulletin

May 9, 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 loved us as God loved him. All: Lord, we hear you calling us to remain in your love. One: The Good News is, all the commandments are anchored in love. All: Lord, teach us to love. Amen and Amen.

The Spoken Word “Love is the Key” John 15:9-17 Pastor Eleanor Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   John 15:9-10 – As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. John 15:12 – My command is this: Love each other as I have loved You. John 15:13-14 – Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I Command. John 15:16 – You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. 1 John 5:2-3 – This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome…

Acts 4:16-20 – Everyone living in Jerusalem knows they have performed a notable sign, and we cannot deny it … But to stop this thing from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them to speak no longer to anyone in this name ... Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John replied … As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” Key Questions: 1.John 5 tells us that God’s commandments are not burdensome. Do you ever find it hard to love? Particular people? Through certain situations? 2.Does viewing love as a commandment rather than an option or choice help you? 3. If “love is the key” … what is God inviting you to unlock for yourself or others? Peace, justice, opportunity, more love….? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns Mrs. Donna Rice and Family Mrs. Tammy Bass Mrs. Merilyn Rucker Mrs. Corey Flowers The Allen Family Ms. Donna Pittman Mr. Bertram Robinson Carl and Angela Sullivan Mrs. Charlotte Myles Students, Teachers, and all School The Bowers Family The Taylor Family Personnel The Figueroa Family (Alex) All College Students Mrs. Esteria Zenon Healthcare Workers & Essential Mrs. Lola Lister Employees The Fowler Family Mrs. Flora Banks Kym Rucker & Kaylah Cook The Mrs. Anna Smith Mr. James Watson Zielonka Family Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Mrs. Geneva Johnson Ms. Elayna Tillman Mr. Larry Johnson The Thomas and Robinson Families Mr. & Mrs. James and Lonnie The Family of Mrs. Annie L. Williams Alexander The Hamilton Family Verna and Ry Rose Lisa Wilborn & Family Mr. Joshua Ford and Family Hannah Bethea & Family The Colvin Family Ms. Angie Rucker First UMC Church Family St. Mark’s UMC Church Family Brazos Valley Newcomers

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church -May 12 – Bible Study will continue this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. We are exploring the meaning of Eastertide: From the Hope of the Resurrection to Pentecost Fire. -May 15 — Tea Time for Ladies, 11 a.m. Let’s set aside one hour for tea (to encourage and affirm). Guest Speaker: Rev. Enid Henderson. Guest Psalmist: Ms. Felicia Greene. Southeast District Superintendent Rev. Romonica Malone- Wardley will bring the Word the following day. -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)