5-23-2021 Final Bulletin

May 23, 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 Day of Pentecost, let the power of the Holy Ghost blow free in this place! One: Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on us! Melt us, mold us, fill us, use us. All: Melt the chains limiting our spiritual imagination; mold our hearts and minds, so that they may be used by you. 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. One: On this Pentecost Sunday, as we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit – All: We worship and praise God, who — by the power of the Spirit – empowers us to be the church. To God be the glory!

The Spoken Word “Spirit Fall Fresh” Acts 2:1-21 RSeve. rEmleaonnor NL.oCtoelvsin Key Scriptures:   John 14:15-17 — If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. John 14:26 – But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John 16:13 – But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. Acts 2:4 -- All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 2:17-18 – In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. Acts 2:19-21 – I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below … And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

Key Questions: 1.Have you come into worship with a spirit of expectancy? Do you think you know how the story goes? 2.Can you imagine being anchored in God’s grace and Christ’s peace, and still being flexible enough to move when/where/how the Spirit leads? 3.What characteristic of the Holy Spirit do you need most in this season? The Advocate, the Comforter, the Teacher, the Guide…? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns Kym Rucker & Kaylah Cook Mrs. Corey Flowers Mrs. Donna Rice and Family Ms. Donna Pittman Mrs. Merilyn Rucker Carl and Angela Sullivan Mr. Bertram Robinson Students, Teachers, and all School Mrs. Charlotte Myles The Bowers Family Personnel The Taylor Family All College Students The Figueroa Family (Alex) Healthcare Workers & Essential Mrs. Esteria Zenon Mrs. Lola Lister Employees The Fowler Family Mrs. Flora Banks The Zielonka Family Mrs. Anna Smith Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Mr. James Watson Ms. Elayna Tillman Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones The Thomas and Robinson Families Mrs. Geneva Johnson The Family of Mrs. Annie L. Williams Mr. Larry Johnson The Hamilton Family Mr. & Mrs. James and Lonnie Lisa Wilborn & Family Alexander Hannah Bethea & Family Verna and Ry Rose Ms. Angie Rucker Mr. Joshua Ford and Family Mrs. Tammy Bass 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! Great job youth and adults who served at the Brazos Valley Food Pantry this week. You represent God and the church well! -May 26 – We will conclude our Eastertide study — From the Hope of the Resurrection to Pentecost Fire — on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. -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 ancry@yahoo.com. -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)