12-26-2021 Final Bulletin

December 26, 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: Joy indescribable, hope unbelievable, love inconceivable came down to earth! All: O, come, let us adore him. One: We confess that we were so busy preparing for the holiday, that we sometimes forgot to prepare the way of the Lord. All: O, come, let us adore him! We worship as a way of making room for our newborn king. One: On this fifth Sunday of Advent, we light a candle that reminds us that the Light of the World has come. All: This Christmas season, we worship the One who was, and is, and is to come. We will walk in the light, the beautiful light of Christ, as we sing Joy to the World!

The Spoken Word “Like Christ” Colossians 3:12-17 Rev. Eleanor L. Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Colossians 3:12-15 — Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience ... And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Psalm 148:13 — Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens. Luke 2:48-50 — When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.” “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”But they did not understand what he was saying to them.

Key Questions: 1. Are you clothed like Christ? Are compassion, kindness, humility, patience and love a part of your wardrobe? 2.Are you about The Father’s business? Can you be found — as Jesus was — worshipping, teaching, and serving? 3.On this last Sunday of the year, what brings joy to your world? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns - Mr. James Watson - Mrs. Merilyn Rucker - Mr. Jamal Taylor & Family - The Bowers Family - The Carter Family - Mrs. Esteria Zenon - The Anderson Family - Mrs. Lola Lister - The Jensen Family - The Zielonka Family - The Family of Mrs. Theola Morris - Ms. Elayna Tillman - Ms. Ann Cashaw - The Family of Mrs. Verna Rose - Mr. Thomas Reardon - Ms. Angie Rucker - The Fowler Family - Mrs. Tammy Bass - Mrs. Kristiana Hamilton - Ms. Donna Pittman - Mr. Tony Yeldell - Healthcare Workers & Essential - Mr. Frank Atkins - The Brooks Family Employees - The McCray and Taylor Families - Mrs. Flora Banks - Mr. Brian Darby - Mrs. Anna Smith - COVID Patients - Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones - Students, Teachers, and all - Mrs. Geneva Johnson - Mr. Larry Johnson School/University Personnel - Mr. & Mrs. James and Lonnie - Mr. Michael Pratt - Kym Rucker & Kaylah Cook Alexander - Mr. Joshua Ford and Family - The Colvin Family - First UMC Church Family

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church -The church offices will be closed this week — December 27 through January 1. If you or your family experiences an emergency, please call the pastor, or email her at [email protected]. -January 5: MLK Contest Deadline — Art and essays will be due for youth and children (K-12) who are entering the annual contest honoring Dr. King, that is sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and the Brazos Valley African American Museum. Need details? Contact Crystal Carter at [email protected] or see the email sent to youth parents.

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)