8-15-2021 Final Bulletin

August 15, 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! So, we come into God’s presence with singing! All: You are the only True and Wise God! You are worthy to be praised! One: As it was in the beginning, Your Wisdom is always at work in the world — doing a new thing. All: Thank you God, for giving us a fresh start! One: It’s a new season! It’s a new day! All: A fresh anointing is coming our way. Lord, give us grace, make us wise, empower us to worship and serve. Amen.

The Spoken Word “Wisdom’s Wealth” 1 Kings 3:3-14 Rev. Eleanor L. Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Proverbs 4:7 – Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom: and with all thy getting, get understanding. 1 Kings 3:9 – Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, able to discern between good and evil … 1 Kings 3:10 – It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this. 1 Kings 3:12-14 – I now do according to your word. Indeed I give you a wise and discerning mind; no one like you has been before you and no one like you shall arise after you. I give you also what you have not asked, both riches and honor all your life; no other king shall compare with you. If you will walk in my ways, keeping my statutes and my commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your life. Ephesians 5:15 – Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people, but as wise. Psalm 111:2 – Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them.

Key Questions: 1. When God asked Solomon what he would like God to give him, Solomon’s only request was “wisdom.” How would you respond to the same question? 2.Is wisdom the first thing you seek from God? What are some other things that climb to the top of the list ahead of wisdom and understanding? 3.God said because Solomon asked for wisdom, he would also be blessed with power and wealth? What other blessings might manifest in our lives if we sought wisdom first? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns -The Family of Mrs. Verna Rose -The Family of Mrs. Annie L. -Mr. Darryl Robinson Williams -Students, Teachers, and all -The Hamilton Family School/University Personnel -Ms. Angie Rucker -The Robinson Family -Mrs. Tammy Bass -Elder Tommy Green -Mrs. Corey Flowers -Mr. Michael Pratt -Ms. Donna Pittman -Mrs. Charles Emma Jones -Healthcare Workers & Essential -Mr. James Watson -Kym Rucker & Kaylah Cook Employees -The Taylor Family -Mrs. Flora Banks -Mrs. Merilyn Rucker -Mrs. Anna Smith -The Bowers Family -Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones -Mrs. Esteria Zenon -Mrs. Geneva Johnson -Mrs. Lola Lister -Mr. Larry Johnson -The Fowler Family -Mr. & Mrs. James and Lonnie -The Zielonka Family -Ms. Elayna Tillman Alexander -The Thomas and Robinson Families -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 -TODAY: West District Hymn Sing — You’re invited to celebrate and rejoice together in song with other Methodist churches. Next Sunday at 6 p.m., at Christ UMC, 4201 Highway 6 South. All are welcome! This is the 32nd annual hymn sing. Blue Bell ice cream social follows the event. -August 18: 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. -Tech Ministry Help: Are you interested in supporting the technical ministries of the church? Help is needed facilitating ZOOM connection on-site and virtually. Please contact Crystal ([email protected]) or Rhonda (Rhonda_98@hotmail) for more information. -SUNDAY SCHOOL is BACK and meeting in person. Let’s learn together each week at 9:30 a.m. Those who need to dial in to class may do so.

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)