5-1-2022 Final Bulletin

50 Days of Easter May 1, 2022 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: Christ the Lord is Risen! All: The Lord is risen indeed! One: The Risen Lord is at work in us and in the world. All: Calling us to be disciples. Calling us to make disciples. One: The Good News is that Christ lived, died and rose again with us in mind. All: It’s our mission to share that message at all times. One: The Good News is, with Christ, there is forgiveness of sins and fullness of life. All: What a testimony we have! God bless us as we get to work sharing Your Good News! Amen!

The Spoken Word “On The Right Side” John 21:1-17 and Acts 9:1-20 Rev. Eleanor L. Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   John 21:3-4 – Simon Peter said to them, \"I am going fishing.\" They said to him, \"We will go with you.\" They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. John 21:5-7 – Jesus said to them, \"Children, you have no fish, have you?\" They answered him, \"No.\" He said to them, \"Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some.\" So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, \"It is the Lord!\" John 21:14-17 — This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised from the dead. When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, \"Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?\" He said to him, \"Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.\" Jesus said to him, \"Feed my lambs.\" A second time he said to him, \"Simon son of John, do you love me?\" He said to him, \"Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.\" Jesus said to him, \"Tend my sheep...\"

Acts 9:1-4 — Meanwhile Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord … Now as he was going along and approaching Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, \"Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?\" Acts 9:19-20 — And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and his sight was restored … For several days he was with the disciples in Damascus, and immediately he began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, saying, \"He is the Son of God.\" Key Questions: 1. We have a choice. Will we be among those who proclaim Christ’s name or those who persecute him (with our inaction)? Will you allow yourself to be transformed from a persecutor to a proclaimer? 2. Although things weren’t going well for the disciples — they’d had a rough night fishing — they were able to recognize Christ at work. What are the moments in your life (burdened or blessed) when you are certain “this is the Lord”? 3. Jesus instructed them to cast their nets on the right said — and they did. Are we teachable? Can we be discipled in preparation for discipling others? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns - The Family of Mr. Sye Juneious - Mr. James Alexander - Mrs. Eleanor F. Colvin - Mr. Thomas Reardon - Mrs. Mollie Campbell - Mr. Frank Atkins - Mr. James Watson - Mr. Charles Walton - Larry and Adele Ford - Students, Teachers, and all - The Hopkins Family School/University Personnel - Mrs. Kathleen Williams - Healthcare Workers & Essential - Ms. Linda Oak Employees - Ms. Alyssa Johnson - Mr. Michael Pratt - The Morris Family - Kym Rucker & Kaylah Cook - Mrs. Jacquelyn Stewart - Mrs. Merilyn Rucker - Mrs. Maria Roman - Mrs. Esteria Zenon - The Fowler Family - Mrs. Lola Lister - Mr. Larry Johnson - The Zielonka Family - The Bowers Family - Ms. Elayna Tillman - Ms. Anita Whitley - The Family of Mrs. Verna Rose - Mrs. Willa Mikell & Mr. McArthur - Ms. Angie Rucker - Mrs. Tammy Bass Williams - Ms. Donna Pittman - Victims of the Hearne Fire - Mrs. Flora Banks - Mrs. Donna Rice and Family - Mrs. Anna Smith - COVID Patients - Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church - TODAY: We welcome to worship the confirmation class and leaders of Friends UCC in College Station. - Youth Sunday School is taking off! If you’d like to serve, please contact Ms. Marie Shelfer at 979-229-2949 or [email protected]. Classes meet at 9:45 a.m. - Youth Choir: Parents please contact Mrs. Valerie Hubbard to ensure you’re up-to-date on your child’s responsibilities for choir and to ensure that the contact list stays current. She can be reached at 979-324-9176 or [email protected]. - ZOOM hosts are still needed for Sunday mornings. Please contact Rhonda Fowler at [email protected] if you are able to serve. A Texas A&M email account is needed.

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)