5-30-2021 Final Bulletin

May 30, 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: Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on us! All: On this Trinity Sunday, we pray that the power of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit rests, rules and reigns among us. One: Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on us! Melt us, mold us, fill us, use us. All: On this Trinity Sunday, we pray that the power of God the Creator, the Redeemer and the Sustainer empowers us to be the church. One: As we celebrate the Trinity, we are reminded of how the Godhead works in unity — with itself and with us. All: Today, we worship God who makes us one with Christ, one with each other and one in ministry to all the world! One: Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on us! All: May the Spirit’s fire cleanse us. May the Spirit’s wind move us. To God be the glory! Amen.

The Spoken Word “New Birth and New Blessings!” John 3:1-27 and Isaiah 6:1-8 RSeve. rEmleaonnor NL.oCtoelvsin Key Scriptures:   John 3:5-6 – Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.” Isaiah 6:5-7 – “Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.” Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.” Isaiah 6:8 – Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Romans 8:16-17 – The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs — heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

Key Questions: 1.Have you ruled yourself out for service because of your past, as Isaiah did? Can you hear the voice of God calling and commissioning you, despite you? 2.Do you believe the testimony of the Spirit – that declares you are God’s child? If so, what are you doing that declares you are a part of the family? 3.Nicodemus went to Jesus, during the night, to better understand his teachings. What steps are you taking to hear from Christ? 4.If we are born of the Spirit, and the Spirit gives birth to Spirit … then what characteristics should be alive in us? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns The Merchant Family Ms. Angie Rucker The Victorick Family Mrs. Tammy Bass The Hicks Family Mrs. Corey Flowers Kym Rucker & Kaylah Cook Ms. Donna Pittman Mrs. Donna Rice and Family Carl and Angela Sullivan Mrs. Merilyn Rucker Students, Teachers, and all School Mr. Bertram Robinson Mrs. Charlotte Myles Personnel The Bowers Family All College Students The Taylor Family Healthcare Workers & Essential The Figueroa Family (Alex) Employees Mrs. Esteria Zenon Mrs. Flora Banks Mrs. Lola Lister Mrs. Anna Smith The Fowler Family Mr. James Watson The Zielonka Family Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Mrs. Geneva Johnson Ms. Elayna Tillman Mr. Larry Johnson The Thomas and Robinson Families Mr. & Mrs. James and Lonnie The Family of Mrs. Annie L. Williams Alexander The Hamilton Family Verna and Ry Rose Lisa Wilborn & Family Mr. Joshua Ford and Family Hannah Bethea & 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 -Bible Study – We will not gather for bible study in June. But, please don’t take a vacation from your discipleship! Keep reading the Word and sharing it with others. -June 5 — The children and youth ministry invites you to an end-of-school fun day! The Face-Off/Masks On Bible Derby will take place from 12-2 p.m. on Saturday, June 5. For more information, contact Keesha Watson at [email protected]. -Worship 1st Podcast – Our digital ministry has turned 1- yearold! We pray it has helped people stay connected to God and the faith community during the pandemic. Those who enjoy technology and media or who would like to learn podcasting are invited to join the team. For more information, contact Crystal Carter at [email protected]. -SUNDAY SCHOOL is BACK! Let’s learn together on the FIRST and THIRD Sundays. Use the worship link to log on at 9:30 a.m. Timeliness is important — as you must be placed in the Sunday School room by the moderator.

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)