Rev. Dr. Beverly Jones will preach at 8:30 am worship services. Dr. Will Cotton will preach at the 9:40 and 11 am worship services. All services will include the sacrament of Holy Communion and a celebration of Epiphany and the reaffirmation of our baptism.

The Source, our weekly devotional guide, is available on the church website.

Please join us in worship this weekend...Sunday at 8:30 am (Sanctuary), 9:40 am (Family Life Center) or 11 am (Sanctuary).

It has been a pleasure for Tina and me to enjoy time with my mom and dad in North Carolina during the past week. It was even a little colder there than it was in Central Texas. We ended up staying an extra day because our flights were cancelled due to snow and ice. We enjoyed worship on New Year's Eve

	Dr. Will Cotton

morning with an outstanding sermon, lots of favorite meals (lasagna, clam chowder, fish, and even some chili cheese hot dogs), bowling (my parents out-bowled me), watching TV, and about 3 1/2 inches of snow (with no local capabilities for treating the roads). Most of all, we enjoyed time sharing stories and further treasuring and deepening our love for each other.

I was raised in Western Pennsylvania. Then my parents moved to New Jersey for 30 years. Now they live on the North Carolina/South Carolina border. It's interesting how, no matter where the location is, we find ourselves at home there. Now we are watching our children and a grandchild discover the same. It's not the place that primarily makes a home, it's the relationships and shared love.

So this afternoon, we board the plane and come home to you. Thanks for being the amazing family of faith that you are to Tina and me. Sunday morning, we will share in a very unique service of Communion and Reaffirmation of Baptism. I hope you will be there and invite someone to enjoy this wonderful celebration of God's love. It will be a great way to begin your 2018.

Sincerely in Christ,

Dr. Will Cotton

Senior Pastor

Join us for Welcome Home on January 21, 2018! Welcome Home is an informal meal and conversation with First Church pastors about First Church's ministries, membership expectations, our church's story, and any questions you may have. It's also a great chance to meet others who are exploring.

The next Welcome Home will be on Sunday, January 21 at 12:15 pm in the Family Life Center. Near the end of the session, there will be an opportunity to join this congregation if you decide you'd like to become a member. An informal lunch is served, so please sign up on the website or in the foyers of the Sanctuary or Family Life Center. Questions? Contact Rev. Dr. Beverly Jones, beverly@fumc-rr.org. 

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Join us for a women's trip to Conroe, February 19 - 22, to do quality checks on the health kits that have been gathered for distribution (to either Sager Brown or to be disbursed in the Texas area). We'll leave on Monday morning, stay at the Holiday Inn, eating meals locally (breakfast is provided) and return on Thursday. Contact Patti Ruth at pjruth1@gmail.com or 512-944-5339 .

FUMC Troop 157 Boy Scout Jude Alvarado recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout and completed his Eagle Project at First Church Round Rock. His project involved constructing three benches for the Prayer Garden and he built 7 planter boxes by Building 5 for new plants in the spring.

Congratulations to Jude for this high achievement and thank you for your hard work on your Eagle Scout project...a wonderful addition to our church campus. 

Saturday, January 13

There is always a lot going on at First Church. Visit the website, find us on Facebook or Twitter, and check the  Church Calendar so you don't miss out!