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First Church News & Updates - September 29, 2017
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It was a wonderful evening at the CrossRoads Event last night...incredible music, great food, and good fellowship. Most importantly, it was a successful fundraiser. We don't know the final total, but we do know that the proceeds from ticket sales and live auction exceeded $18K!
Enjoy this First Church news.
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Credo...Keeping your faith in unbelievable times.
Ours is a time when people are struggling for faith. People are struggling with what they believe in and how to keep believing. We hear it in our young adults. They want to believe in a God who makes a difference. They know the God that they don't believe in-a God of easy answers, a God tied to a particular political point of view. But they struggle with what kind of God they do believe in.
Sermon Title:
"Babel in Reverse - Wonders of God for the World"
We welcome Rev. Van Dickens, Captain, Chaplain Corps, USN (Ret) to our pulpit this Sunday. Rev. Dickens will preach at the 8:30 am worship service. Dr. Will Cotton will preach at the 9:40 and 11 am services.
The Source
, our weekly devotional guide, is available on the
church website
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The sacrament of Holy Communion will be included in all services as we will celebrate World Communion Sunday.
Please join us in worship this Sunday at 8:30 am (Sanctuary), 9:40 am (FLC), or 11 am (Sanctuary).
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Security at First Church
With the tragic event at the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Tennessee, I felt it important to let you know that a blue-ribbon Emergency Preparedness Committee has been meeting regularly to address our security needs, including developing:
- controlled access for the safety of our office, Council Oak Preschool, studies, classes, music and other small groups
- procedures for weather-related emergencies
- better lighting and security cameras
- procedures for medical emergencies
- strategies and training for critical incidents like what happened in Tennessee
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Dr. Will Cotton
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The Emergency Preparedness Committee is made up of highly qualified people representing each of these concerns. I also serve on the committee. Willis Seabrook is our chairperson.
As part of our Emergency Preparedness planning, we need to know
who in our congregation has medical assistance or peace officer skills, and is willing to volunteer for various aspects of emergency preparedness. Being on standby to serve your fellow members is a ministry valued by all.
Are you qualified and willing?
Please e-mail me,
Dr. Will Cotton, will@fumc-rr.org, directly with your name, skill and Sunday service you prefer to attend.
Your names will be kept confidential and accessed only by certain staff members and the Emergency Preparedness Committee. I will personally contact you as our plan develops.
The funds for Security Equipment are provided through our
First Match campaign held this past spring. The safety of our congregation is a top priority. I am excited to see the highly gifted, experienced and dedicated people who are leading us. Please be in prayer as the Emergency Preparedness Committee does its great work.
Sincerely in Christ,
Senior Pastor
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Have you taken the survey?
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Why Take the Survey?
In July, we began a new Vision Effort to discern where God is leading our ministry in the next chapter of First United Methodist Church. This survey gives you the opportunity to share your concerns and dreams for the future for our great congregation.This survey will close soon, so don't delay! It will take about 10-15 minutes to complete.
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Pictorial Directory Photos...last call
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We have added a make up day on Tuesday, October 3 from 2 - 9 pm in Bldg. 5.
We need six more people to register for photos in order to meet our minimum needed in order to justify bringing the photographers back! If we don't have enough people signed up by next Sunday, October 1, we will have to cancel the make up day.
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Caring Ministry...October 1 is Stephen Ministry Sunday
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KFC meets Sunday, October 1
The
Kids For Christ Council (KFC) is a task force of parents interested in serving in the areas of children's programming along with the Children's Ministries Team. The mission is to offer guidance and support for ministry to families with children ages birth through fifth grade. The council meets every other month. Each member of the council is invited to share opinions about Children's Ministry events and assist in planning and implementation.
The next KFC meeting will be
Sunday, October 1, at a new time! We will meet at
12:15 pm in Bldg. 5-124.
We invite new members to join our council and would like you to prayerfully consider participating in this important part of Children's Ministry. Please RSVP to Rhanda Schrank. We want to get a headcount so we can plan for some food!
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Other Children's Ministry Info...
- J-Team: October 22, Bricks 4 Kidz lego fun
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The Parenting Years Seminar Series
All parents are invited to join us for our first Parenting Seminar on Sunday, October 1, from 6-8 pm in Bldg. 5-232/234. Our guest speaker is Michael Bonner, Licensed Professional Counselor, from Riverstone Counseling. He will be presenting on
"How to Talk to Your Teen in a Texting Generation."
This seminar is free and open to the community. There will be light refreshments at 6:00 pm with the presentation starting at 6:30 pm.
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Other Student Ministry Info...
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Are You Concerned for an Aging
Loved One?
Perhaps you are the caretaker or the responsible family member that is looking for simple answers (no legal or financial advice) from others who have been through or are currently helping an aging loved one. We want to start a support group, as well as share information that we have learned from our own experiences. If you are interested, contact Rev. Dr. Beverly Jones, 512-255-3336 or beverly@fumc-rr.org.
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Calling all writers (or wannabe writers)
Have you ever wanted to write a blog, or have a yearning to write a book? Or just looking for a creative outlet? This may be for you. We plan to utilize
The Artist's Way
by Julia Cameron as a tool to guide us and help us get inspired. The book has exercises and tools to help get in touch with your own creativity and spirituality.
We would like to meet twice a month.The actual schedule will be determined by interest and schedules of the participants.
For more information please contact Beverly Jones,
beverly@fumc-rr.org,
or Kim Builta, builtaclan@yahoo.com.
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Other Adult Ministry Info...
- Men's Workday: Saturday, September 30, 8 am, next to the Family Life Center, bring concrete finishing tools and gloves. Contact Denny Powers at 512.293.1304.
- UMW Lydia Circle: October 10 at 6:30 pm in Payne Cottage. Karah Powell will be the speaker on her new job at Rock Ride on Center for Kids
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Coats for Kids Barrels will be on campus, October 3 - 24
It is still too warm outside to be concerned about a coat, but it is time to consider donating a new or very gently used coat so that a Round Rock child will be warm during the winter months. There will be a barrel in Payne Cottage/Bldg. 4 and in front of the Council Oak Preschool office.
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Other Mission & Outreach Info...
- Disaster Relief: Donations are still being accepted for hurricane relief.
- The Villages: read more about our strategic vision for church-wide Outreach and Mission-local, regional, and global.
- Student Ministry is staffing the Twin Oaks Cafe in October.
- Plastic Bag Recycling: Donate your plastic bags for use at the Round Rock Area Serving Center. Leave them in the white barrel in Payne Cottage. They are picked up weekly.
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Drive-A-Senior Needs More Drivers: Visit
their website,
or call 512-310-1060 to learn more about this community service to our elderly neighbors.
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Round Rock Area Serving Center:
Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs! New volunteer orientation is on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 4 pm at 1099 E. Main St., 2nd floor conference room. Call 512-244-2431.
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On October 29 we are hosting our annual
Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival
. This is an afternoon for children of the congregation and community.They can come trick or treat at the decorated trunks and also participate in our Fall Festival activities. To make this event a success, we are going to need your help.
How can you help?
- Donate Candy: We rely on candy donations to pass out to children during the trunk or treat so we are asking for you to help donate candy. You can bring the candy to the Student Ministry Office or on Sunday Mornings there will be a bin in the Sanctuary Foyer.
- Sign Up to provide a Trunk: Trunk or Treat relies on people signing up to bring their trunk and help pass out candy to children as they come through. You will come with your car, decorate your trunk and then pass out candy, this is crucial to the success of the event. To sign up your trunk follow this link: Trunk or Treat Sign Up
- Volunteer for the Festival: There are also opportunities to sign up and volunteer for the festival portion of the event and this will be a huge need as well. This is a great way for youth earn service hours that they might need and its fun to help put on a great event for children! We will need volunteers to set up, work the booths and clean up!
We look forward to this event every year and hope that you will help us in making it a success yet again.
Thank you all so much!
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If you are like many of us, you shop at Amazon or Amazon Prime. If so, you could help First Church by going to
http://smile.amazon.com and selecting
First United Methodist Church of Round Rock as your charitable organization. As you shop, Amazon will give 0.5% of your purchase to First Church. No additional fees are added to your purchase. Dollars donated will go directly into the church general revenue fund. If we all remember to do this with each purchase, it could begin to add up. Give it a try!
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October is Pastor Appreciation Month
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First Church is blessed with an extraordinary pastoral staff in
Dr. Will Cotton, Dr. Beverly Jones and
Rev. Katie Meek (although Katie will be leaving us soon to go to Sierra Leone as a missionary). How often do you pause to say thank you for their compassionate leadership? October is a good time to show your appreciation. Here are some ideas to get you started...pray for them, send a note, post your thanks on their social media, make a financial gift in their honor, volunteer to serve in the church...add your own ideas.
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This week at First Church
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Saturday, September 30
- 8:00 am - UMM Workday, West Parking Lot
- 12 noon - Jubilation Handbells Fall Boot Camp, North Suite
Sunday, October 1 - World Communion Sunday
- 8:30, 9:40 and 11 am - Worship Services
- 8:30 am - LifeGroup - Spiritual Growth, Bldg. 4/Payne Cottage
- 11:00 am - LifeGroup - Parents & Families in Transition, Bldg. 5-124
- 11:00 am - LifeGroup - Young Parents, Bldg. 5-148
- 11:00 am - LifeGroup - Putting Your Faith into Action Bldg 5-136
- 11:00 am - Confirmation meeting, Bldg. 5-127
- 11:30 am - Alleluia Chorus Children's Choir, Bldg. 4, Room 2
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5:00 pm - Youth Choir, Bldg. 4-Room 2
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6:00 pm - FUSION Youth, Bldg. 3/FLC
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6:00 pm - Parenting Seminar, Bldg. 5-232/234
Monday, October 2
- 2:00 pm - JOY Leadership Planning, Bldg. 5-124
- 4:00 pm - Kids of the Kingdom Bells, FLC East Cry Room
- 6:00 pm - Trustees meeting, Bldg. 5-122
- 6:00 pm - Venture Crew, Bldg. 4-5
- 7:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop #157, Bldg.3/FLC
- 8:30 am - UMM Tuesday Breakfast group, Juárez Restaurant on South Mays
- 8:45 am - Ring of Joy rehearsal, North Suite
- 9:30 am - First Church Crafters, 115 Winsted
- 9:30 am - Tuesday Women's Bible Study, Bldg. 5-122
- 11:30 am - Women's Book Club, Bldg. 5-127
- 12:30 pm - Brown Bag Theologians, Bldg. 5-122
- 2-9 pm - Pictorial Directory Photos, Bldg. 5-232/234
- 6:00 pm - Stephen Ministry supervision, Bldg. 5-123, 127, 136
- 6:00 pm - Stephen Ministry Training Class, Bldg. 5-126
- 7:00 pm - Community Bible Study, Bldg. 5-223/224, 220 & 225
- 7:00 pm - Military/First Responders Network, Bldg, 5-124
- 6:15 am - UMM Breakfast, fellowship, devotional - FLC/Bldg. 3
- 9:30 am - Disciple Bible Studies, Bldg. 5-124, 127, 136
- 9:30 am - Wednesday Women's Bible Study, Bldg. 5-232/234
- 5:00 pm - Revelation Ringers rehearsal, East Cry Room/FLC
- 5:00 pm - Revelation Ringers Bronze rehearsal, North Suite
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6:00 pm - Heartsong rehearsal, South Suite
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6:30 pm - Wednesday Women's Bible Study, Bdlg 5-232/234
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6:30 pm - Disciple Bible Studies, Bldg. 5-122, 124, 136
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6:30 pm - Financial Peace University, Bldg. 5-127
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7:00 pm - Jubilation bell rehearsal, North Suite
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7:15 pm - Chancel Choir rehearsal, South Suite
Thursday, October 5
- 9:15 am - Council Oak Preschool Chapel, Sanctuary
- 9:30 am - Heart to Heart Quilters, 115 Winsted
- 7:00 pm - Council Oak Bells rehearsal, North Suite
- 7:00 pm - Orchestra rehearsal, South Suite
Friday, October 6
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8:00 am - Round Rock Helpers, Bldg 4/Payne Cottage
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9:15 am - Council Oak Preschool Chapel, Sanctuary
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9:30 am - MOM weekly gathering, Bldg. 5-232/234
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8:00 pm - Narcotics Anonymous-Right Stuff, Bldg. 4
Saturday, October 7
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Blessings,
Betty Robertson
Communications
First United Methodist Church Round Rock
First Church exists to share the love
of God in Jesus Christ.
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