5-24-2020 Bulletin

Prayer Concerns Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church  Mrs. Linda Cooper  Verna and Ry Rose  Bible Study will not meet this Wednesday, May 27. We will re- sume on June 3 at 6:30 p.m., with a new series on the Holy Spirit  Rickey and Brenda Barnes  Gerald and Connie Taylor and Our Spiritual Gifts.  Mrs. Jackie Thornton and Family  Mrs. Geneva Johnson  Book Study: A monthly book study will begin in June. The first book is The Armor of God, by Priscilla Shirer. If you would like  Evangelist Valesta Collins  The Caldwell Family to participate, but cannot afford to purchase the book, please con- tact the pastor at [email protected].  Mr. & Mrs. James and Lonnie  Willie & Ollie Taylor  First UMC Worship will continue on ZOOM this week. Alexander Toll-free number: 1-888-788-0099  The Colvin Family Meeting ID Number: 930 900 59401  Mrs. Linda Hunter *No password is needed.  Mrs. Jessycah Carroll  Bring It On Sunday: Our 5th Sunday worship will feature the  Ms. Amanda Thompson gifts of the congregation. The next Bring It On Sunday will cele- brate Pentecost -- the birth of the church as the power of the Holy  Mrs. Annie Williams Spirit works in our lives. If you would like to share a song, dance,  Mr. Charles Stubblefield poem, instrumental praise or a testimony, please contact Mrs. Rose Jones at [email protected]. The deadline to sign up is Sun-  Mrs. Flora Banks day, May 24.  The Bentke Family  Visit the church website at www.1stcollegestation.org for worship  Mr. James Watson links to the podcast and YouTube channel.  The Family of Lisa Ruth Jordan TO GIVE :  Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones Text 979-399-8303 or  Ms. Ashleigh Williams and Fam- visit www.1stcollegestation.org and click the Giving tab ily  Mr. Howard Bethea or SCAN THE CODE  Ms. Donna Pittman  Mr. Joshua Ford and Family  Tre’ Watson and Family  Ms. Angie Rucker  Mr. Luther Fowler  Mrs. Anna Smith  Ms. Tina Duffie  Mrs. Leslie Rice  Healthcare Workers & Essential  Ms. Tiana Watson Employees What is your prayer focus for this week? ____________________________________________________ Sunday School - 9:45 am College Ministry - May 24, 2020 ____________________________________________________ Bible Study - 1st & 3rd Sunday ____________________________________________________ Brotherhood - 3rd Saturday First United Methodist Church ____________________________________________________ Wednesday 6:30 pm 8 am (Golden Corral) ____________________________________________________ Choir Rehearsals - TBA UMW - 2nd & 4th 1125 Wellborn Road, College Station, TX 77840 C-School - 1st & 3rd Sunday Monday - 6:30 pm Rev. Eleanor Colvin, Pastor Do you have a prayer request? Benevolence Offering - (979) 690-8415 (PK-2nd Grade) 1st & 4th Sunday Email: [email protected] Youth Fellowship - Website: 1stCollegeStation.org 2nd Sunday

Ascension Sunday Giving Our Gifts Sermon Notes Offertory Prayer May 24, 2020 Key Scriptures: Giver of all gifts, we are grateful for your every blessing and Acts 1:6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are Order of Service for your presence through all of life — in our joys and fears, you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” Entrance of the Light and in our hopes and dreams. We pray for those who do not Acts 1:7 He said to them: It is not for you to know the times or know your presence in their lives. Reveal yourself to them dates the Father has set by his own authority. Call to Worship through the gifts we have given and through the lives we live. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on One: How shall we show our love for God? Reveal yourself, O God, that all your children may find their you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and All: We shall worship God with all our heart, mind, soul, and spirit. Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. One: How shall we – God’s offspring – reflect God’s image in which true home in you. Acts 1:9-11 After he said this, he was taken up before their very Amen. eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. They were looking intent- we were created? ly up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed All: We shall live a life of love – in all that we do, think, and say. The Presentation of Tithes and Offerings in white stood beside them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do One: God, bless us to master the love-language of witnessing for You. “All things come of thee, O Lord; and of thine own have we you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been All: We who have seen your grace and mercy, we who have known taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you your love are called to be witnesses everywhere we go. Bless our given thee. Amen.” have seen him go into heaven.” words, bless our witness. The Ministry of Music Key Questions: Amen and Amen. Acts 1 tells us that Jesus revealed himself to disciples after the Res- The Spoken Word urrection for 40 days. How has Christ shown up in your life since Praise & Worship Easter? First Report \"The Risen Christ Rising” Do you ever try to move quicker than Christ? (v6) Prayer As the risen Christ rose toward heaven, the disciples had trouble see- Acts 1:1-14 ing him because of the clouds (v9). What clouds or concerns make it Rev. Eleanor Colvin hard for you to see what Christ is doing in you, around you, and through you? The Invitation to Christian Discipleship Our testimonies build on that of Mary Magdalene (John 20:18): “I “Go forth united in Christ, serving like Christ” have seen the Lord.” What story are you telling the world? Key Ideas to Remember: ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________