7-25-2021 Final Bulletin

July 25, 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: We are God’s people and our hope is in God! One: Sing! Sing unto the Lord! All: Let’s give thanks to God and bless God’s holy name. One: For God is great and worthy to be praised! All: Come — let’s worship God who gives us hope and renews us! Sing! Sing unto the Lord!

The Spoken Word “Our Hope Is Built” Isaiah 40:28-31 Rev. Eleanor L. Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Romans 15:13 — May the God of hope, fill you with joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Isaiah 40:28-29 — Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:30-31 — Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Psalm 71:5 — For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth.

Key Questions: 1. What is your go-to song that gets you motivated? Gives you hope? What do you love about it? 2.On a day-to-day basis, what is the foundation of your hope? 3.Are you tired or weary in any way? Perhaps from work stress, or school pressure or family situations…. What would it look for God to renew your strength? Take a moment to imagine yourself peacefully and confidently soaring above your troubles. 4.The scripture says that those who hope in the Lord (wait on the Lord) will soar on wings like eagles. There are so many types of birds or wings Isaiah could’ve referenced. Why eagles? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns Mrs. Verna Rose Hannah Bethea & Family Mr. Michael Pratt Ms. Angie Rucker Mrs. Charles Emma Jones Mrs. Tammy Bass Mr. James Watson Mrs. Corey Flowers Kym Rucker & Kaylah Cook Ms. Donna Pittman The Cashaw Family Carl and Angela Sullivan The Carter Family Students, Teachers, and all School Mr. Willard Hubbard Ms. Ann Cashaw Personnel The Taylor Family All College Students Mrs. Merilyn Rucker Healthcare Workers & Essential The Bowers Family Mrs. Esteria Zenon Employees Mrs. Lola Lister Mrs. Flora Banks The Fowler Family Mrs. Anna Smith The Zielonka Family Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones Ms. Elayna Tillman Mrs. Geneva Johnson Mrs. Donna Rice and Family Mr. Larry Johnson The Thomas and Robinson Families Mr. & Mrs. James and Lonnie The Family of Mrs. Annie L. Williams The Hamilton Family Alexander Lisa Wilborn & Family Verna and Ry Rose 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 -THANK YOU! Vacation Bible School was amazing! We appreciate everyone who played a role: students, teachers, parents, volunteers, meal sponsors and the coordinator, Ms. Keesha Watson. Thanks everyone for what you do to make the body of Christ stronger. -August 8: Back-to-School Sunday will happen on the 2nd Sunday of August — as youth also resume their roles in worship leadership. Students are welcome to sing, usher and praise dance. Please contact Keesha at markeeshawatson@gmail if your children would like to serve. We will also “bless the backpacks” on this day. -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)