9-12-2021 Final Bulletin

September 12, 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 with singing! One: We sing of your wisdom and grace. We sing of your power and might. All: You are the Messiah and our hope is in You! You are worthy to be praised! One: From the rising of the sun, until the going down of the same… All: We declare your praise — in word and deed, in Spirit and Truth. Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord!

The Spoken Word “Witness Protection” Mark 8:27-38 Rev. Eleanor L. Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Mark 8:27 – Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, “Who do people say I am?” Mark 8:28-29 – They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.” Mark 8:34-37 – When he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?

Key Questions: 1. Who do you say Jesus is? Who have you told about him lately? 2.Crosses are heavy and burdensome. What does it mean for you to take up your cross (daily)? What are the difficult parts about being a disciple? 3.What does it mean for you to follow Jesus (daily)? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

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

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church -SAVE THE DATE: 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. -Sept 14: SPRC will meet at 6 p.m. If you have any concerns related to the staff, pastor or congregation — please contact Chairperson Henry Lewis or ANY member of the committee. -Sept 15: 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 pastor@1stcollegestation.org if you need the passcode. -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. -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. -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 pastor@1stcollegestation.org.

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)