9-19-2021 Final Bulletin

September 19, 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: We delight in serving You! 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 “No Contest” Mark 9:30-37 Rev. Eleanor L. Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Mark 9:33-34 – They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?” But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. Mark 9:35 – Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.” Mark 10:44 and Matthew 20:26-28 — Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your servant — just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 9:37 – Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me, but the One who sent me. Romans 12:10 — Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. [ESV]

Key Questions: 1. Are you striving to “out do” other disciples in love? In service? In generosity? 2.Are you willing to be “in last place” for the sake of the Gospel? 3.What are you doing in Jesus’ name? Who are you welcoming/serving as evidence that you welcome/serve Christ? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns - The McCray and Taylor Families - The Family of Mrs. Annie L. - The Whitley Family Williams - Mr. Brian Darby - COVID Patients - The Hamilton Family - The Martinez Family - Ms. Angie Rucker - Students, Teachers, and all - Mrs. Tammy Bass - Ms. Donna Pittman School/University Personnel - Mr. James Watson - Mr. Michael Pratt - Healthcare Workers & Essential - Kym Rucker & Kaylah Cook - The Taylor Family 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 -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 22: 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. -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. -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]. -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 [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)