3-21-2021 Final Bulletin

March 21, 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: And this is how we know what love is…. All: God so loved the world that he gave his only son for us. One: God gave his son to teach us – All: How to live and how to love. One: God gave his son to reach us – All: When we were sinking deep in sin. When we were thinking our ways were better than God’s ways. One: On this Fifth Sunday of Lent, we seek God’s help with our Spring Cleaning! All: Good and gracious God, create in us clean hearts and renew a right spirit within us. Renew our spirit of worship, of sacrifice and of service. Amen.

The Spoken Word “Spring Cleaning!” Psalm 51: 1-4, 9-13 and John 12:24-26 Pastor Eleanor L. Colvin Sermon Notes Key Scriptures:   Psalm 51:1-2 – Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Psalm 51:3-4 – For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge. Psalm 51:10-11 – Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Psalm 51:12-13 – Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you

John 12:23-26 – Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Key Questions: 1.The Psalmist prayed for a clean heart, so that he would be fit to serve. What is your prayer? Who will benefit from it? 2.We are Christ’s workmanship/vessel, prepared to do good works – and because of that, there are forces that would like to “mow us down.” What is the biggest obstacle to you doing God’s will? 3. As you continue to journey toward the cross, what spiritual spring cleaning needs to be done in your life? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

Prayer Concerns The Family of Ms. Angie Rucker Mr. Reginald Davis Mrs. Tammy Bass The Family of Mrs. Corey Flowers Mrs. Annie L. Williams Ms. Donna Pittman The Parker Family Carl and Angela Sullivan Mrs. Brenda Griffin Students, Teachers, and all Mrs. Esteria Zenon School Personnel Mrs. Lola Lister All College Students The Fowler Family Healthcare Workers & Essential Kym Rucker & Kaylah Cook Employees The Clarke Family Mrs. Flora Banks Melyssa Henderson and Family Mrs. Anna Smith Mrs. Sandra Ellis Mr. James Watson Mrs. Mable Mikell Mrs. Bobbie Nell Jones The Zielonka Family Mrs. Geneva Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Mr. Larry Johnson Ms. Anita Whitley Mr. Lonnie Carey Elayna Tillman Mrs. Vivian Aslaha Ms. Brittany Cresnshaw Jacoby Washington and Family Diane Robinson & Darren Mr. & Mrs. James and Lonnie DayThe Thomas and Robinson Alexander Families Verna and Ry Rose The Hamilton Family Mr. Joshua Ford and Family Lisa Wilborn & FamilyHannah Bethea The Colvin Family First UMC Church Family & Family

Here’s What’s Happening at 1st Church March 24 – Our Lenten Bible Study continues this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The 7 Last Words of Jesus from the Cross will be our study this season. Meeting ID: 883 5735 3241 Food Drive March 27 – The United Methodist Women are hosting a food drive to benefit the Brazos Valley Food Bank. Drop off donations on the 4th Saturday, from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Mail donations to Linda Cooper, UMW Treasurer at 600 Abbey Lane, College Station, Texas, 77845. (Make checks payable to the Brazos Valley Food Bank.) Donation pick-ups can be coordinated, by contacting Ann Cashaw at 979-229-5524. 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 9:45. 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)