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First Church News & Updates - January 13, 2017
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You must live in Texas when you have freezing cold one weekend and record warmth the next.And then we have a full moon and Friday the 13th all at the same time.
If we could see the full moon behind the clouds, we would see the beautiful Wolf Moon...so named by the Native Americans because it appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages.
Enjoy this First Church news.
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Sermon Series: You the Body
Each of us has a God-given set of gifts and talents that allows us to uniquely make a difference for Christ in the world. But the greatness of those gifts and talents is seen only in combination with the gifts and talents of those around us as the Body of Christ. How can we as First Church make our best mark for Christ in 2017 individually and corporately?
Sermon Title:
"Are You Competing or Completing?"
Dr. Will Cotton will preach at the 9:40 and 11 am services. Rev. Katie Meek will preach at the 8:30 am CrossRoads service. One special aspect in worship this week is the launch of The Villages...come and learn all about it.
The Source
, our weekly devotional guide, is available on the
church website
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Please join us in worship this Sunday at 8:30 am (Sanctuary), 9:40 am (FLC), or 11 am (Sanctuary).
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Save the date: Charge Conference on January 17
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Charge Conference for Approval of 2017 Budget
On Tuesday, January 17 we will have the annual charge conference to approve the 2017 First Church Budget. The meeting will be at 7 pm in
Bldg. 5-127. The Finance Committee has been diligently working to prepare the budget to reflect the best use of the church's financial resources. Everyone who is interested in the financial workings of the church is welcome to attend.
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Welcome Home: Sunday, January 22. Register today!
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Thinking about joining First Church? Join us for Welcome Home.
Welcome Home is an informal meal and conversation with First Church pastors about membership...membership expectations, how the church is meant to help us live out our faith, our church's story, and other topics guided by a Q&A. It is also a wonderful way to meet others who are exploring as well.
Near the end of the session, there will be a short joining ceremony for those who decide to become a member. A meal will be served at this relaxed and informative event.
Click here to register...
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Coming up...Vision Sunday, January 29
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Family Movie Night: Friday, January 20
Children's Ministry invites you to attend a Family Movie night! Bring some lawn chairs or a blanket and a brown bag supper as we gather for dinner and fellowship at
6 pm
. We will start the movie at
6:30 pm
. We plan to meet in the courtyard between the playground and Building 5. If the weather turns cold or rainy, we will move inside. Hope to see you there!
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Kids for Christ Council: Sunday, January 22
If you are interested in planning and implementing activities for our children, please join us for the Kids for Christ Council meeting on
January 22 at 11 am
in Bldg. 5-124.
The Kids For Christ Council is a task force of parents interested in serving in the areas of children's programming along with the Children's Ministry Team.
New members are welcome throughout the year and January is a great time to join us as we begin planning for Easter and summer activities!
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Other Children's Ministry Info...
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Join us for Fusion this Sunday!
This Sunday, for Fusion we will be having a game night from
6-8 pm. We will meet upstairs in the Youth Café for $3 snack supper. Afterwards we will have a game rotation where students will be able to play:
- Pie Face
- Exploding Kittens
- Watch Your Mouth
- Spoons
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Illuminate: DNOW 2017 |
Illuminate: DNow 2017 - February 24-26
Registration is open for DNow 2017
. The cost is $60 until
February 5
and after that the cost will go up to $70. There is a $150 max cost per family. DNow is a wonderful opportunity to meet people, build relationships and grow in your relationship with Christ. Check out this video to get a flavor of DNow. Click here to register.
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Other Student Ministry Info...
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What makes United Methodists unique? How are we both like other Christians,
yet see things differently?
You are invited to a three week class to explore these questions: our history, our theology, our way of living, and our place in God's work and in our world today.
Led by Dr. John Clifford, Methodism 101 begins on Sunday February 12, and will meet at 9:45 am on Sunday mornings in Adkins Education Building 5-124.
For more information or if you have questions, please contact Dr. John Clifford,
jayefsee@gmail.com
. Click here to register.
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The Network is hosting a new Sunday evening Book Study
Join us on Sunday evenings at 6 pm beginning January 29 as we study
Becoming the Answer to Our Prayers by Shane Claiborne and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove. From the introduction...
"Prayer is not so much about convincing God to do what we want God to do as it is about convincing ourselves to do what God wants us to do."
The Network, our First Church Young Professionals group invites everyone to participate in this study. Please l
et us know you are coming by
registering here.
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JOY Fellowship Lunch, Thursday,
January 19 at 11:30 am in Bldg. 5-127
Join us for lunch and a presentation, "Scams and Security," from Round Rock Police Department's Forensic Detective, Chano Acevedo. Everyone age 60 and older is welcome! $5 suggested donation for the lunch.
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Other Adult Ministry Info...
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Mission Focus...Caring for others during holidays
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Mission Panama Information Session on Monday, January 23
Join us for our third Adult Mission Panama trip, Aug 5 - 13, 2017. We will return to Santiago, Panama to work with Missionaries David and Cindy Ceballos. This will be a medical mission, open to 20 people. Although we do need a few medical practitioners, you don't need to be one to come! Application deadline is February 5, 2017. Come and get all of your questions answered at an information session on
Monday, January 23 at 6:30 pm. Contact Rev. Katie Meek (
katie@fumc-rr.org) for more information.
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Other Mission & Outreach Info...
- Student Ministry teams are staffing the Twin Oaks Cafe in January.
- ABC Literacy Program: Share the gift of reading with our children
- Plastic Bag Recycling: Did you know that you can donate your plastic grocery and store bags for use at the Round Rock Area Serving Center? Bring them to Payne Cottage (Bldg.4) and leave them in the white barrel in the foyer. They are picked up weekly.
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The Stewardship Connection...
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Good Stewardship...Make the Connection
In the spirit of New Year's resolutions, everyone is encouraged to help First Church conserve energy by turning off lights in meeting rooms when rooms are not in use. Everyone is also encouraged to close meeting room doors to keep the cool air inside the room and the humidity outside (or warm air inside when it is cold outside). Thank you for helping First Church be a good steward of its resources in the New Year!
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This week at First Church
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Saturday, January 14
- 8:30, 9:40 and 11 am - Worship Services
- 11:40 am - Alleluia Chorus Children's Choir rehearsal, Bldg. 5-234
- 6:00 pm - FUSION Student Ministry, Bldg. 3/FLC & Bldg. 5
Monday, January 16
- 3:45 pm - Kids of the Kingdom Chimes, FLC East Cry Room
- 4:45 pm - Kids of the Kingdom Bells, FLC East Cry Room
- 6:00 pm - Venture Crew, Bldg. 4-2
- 6:30 pm - Disciple Old Testament Short term Study, Bldg. 5-126
- 6:30 pm - Communications Team, Bldg. 5-122
- 7:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop #157, Bldg. 3/FLC
- 9:30 am - UMW Deborah Circle, Bldg,. 5-232/234
- 9:30 am - Tuesday Women's Bible Study, Bldg. 5-124
- 6:00 pm - Finance Committee, Bldg. 5-124
- 6:30 pm - Community Bible Study, Bldg. 5-220, 223, 224, 225
- 6:30 pm - Disciple Old Testament Short term Study, Bldg. 5-126
- 6:30 pm - Stephen Ministry Supervision, Bldg. 5-123, 126, 136
- 7:00 pm - Church Council & Charge Conference, Bldg. 5-127
Wednesday, January 18
Thursday, January 19
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9:30 am - MOM Weekly meeting, Bldg. 5-232/234
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6:00 pm - Family Movie Night, Church campus
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8:00 pm - Narcotics Anonymous-Right Stuff, Bldg. 4
Saturday, January 21
- 7:00 pm - Bridge Club, Bldg. 5-127
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Blessings,
Betty Robertson
Communications
First United Methodist Church Round Rock
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