9-25-2021 Final Bulletin

September 25, 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! All: So, we come into God’s house praising and praying – as if our lives depended on it! One: They do! Lord, we thank you that every good and perfect gift comes from you! All: So, we seek you – in prayer and praise – today and all of our days. One: Lord, we declare your praise! All: In word and deed, in Spirit and in Truth. Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord!

The Spoken Word “Ask Big!” Esther 7:1-3 and James 5:13-18 Rev. Eleanor L. Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Esther 7:1-3 – So the king and Haman went in to feast with Queen Esther. On the second day, as they were drinking wine, the king again said to Esther, “What is your petition, Queen Esther? It shall be granted you. And what is your request? Even to the half of my kingdom, it shall be fulfilled.” Then Queen Esther answered, “If I have won your favor, O king, and if it pleases the king, let my life be given me—that is my petition—and the lives of my people—that is my request.” James 5:13-14 – Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. James 5:16 — Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.

James 5:17-18 – Elijah was a human being like us, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain and the earth yielded its harvest. Key Questions: 1.Esther asked the king for a blessing for herself and her people. What is your personal prayer in this season of life? What is your prayer for other people? For whom are you interceding in prayer? 2.Are you praying small….? Or, are you praying prayers of faith as big as the Provider? 3.James says that the prayers of a righteous person are effective and powerful. Are you living and serving in a way that increases or decreases the power of your prayers? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

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

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church -NEXT WEEK: The 77th Church Anniversary and Homecoming will take place on October 3 at 11 a.m. This is also World Communion Sunday! District Superintendent Rev. Wanda Bess will be our guest preacher. Please wear RED as a sign of the work of the Holy Spirit among us. -Sept 29: 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. - Sept. 30: Memorial Service for Mrs. Verna Rose. Please contact the pastor if you would like the service details. - October 12: Church Council will meet at 6 p.m. Please make sure your ministry team submits its report to Council Secretary Ann Cashaw by Tuesday, October 5. This will be our final meeting in preparation for Charge Conference.

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church - Oct. 16: The Brazos Valley Alzheimer’s Walk will take place on Saturday, October 16 at 8 a.m., beginning in front of the Stella Hotel. The First UMC fundraising goal is $1,000. Email Tonya Carter for more details: [email protected]. WALKERS ARE NEEDED! -Do you have a MINISTRY IDEA? Is there something you’d like to see the church doing or a community issue you feel called to engage? How would you like to SERVE? Contact Rev. Colvin at [email protected].

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)