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First Church News & Updates - November 24, 2017
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Happy day after Thanksgiving...whether that means shopping, football, travel, naps or enjoying time with family and friends. This issue of E-News is all about
Advent...sermon series and special events. Save the dates and plan to participate in this wonderful season.
We appreciate the many folks who have already made their financial commitment to First Church for 2018. This Sunday is our second Commitment Sunday. You are invited to bring your commitment card to worship. You can also make your commitment online at
myFirstChurch
. Thanks for your part in the life-changing, world-changing ministry of Christ at First Church!
Enjoy this First Church news.
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The Rose: Cultivating Hope
The theme for our Advent sermon series is
The Rose: Cultivating Hope. In light of Hurricane Harvey and horrifying violence, which happened not far from us, we gather to draw on and proclaim hope. We celebrate the often-overlooked, developing, joyous hope we have in Christ. Jesus came to a broken and hurting world on that first Advent and Christ still comes to us today.
People will choose to cultivate lots of things this Advent: fear, anger, revenge, despair, hate. We choose to cultivate hope - a hope that is true and lasting in Jesus Christ!
Sermon Title: "
"The Unattractive Stump""
Dr. Will Cotton will preach at all three worship services.
Please join us in worship this weekend...Sunday at 8:30 am (Sanctuary), 9:40 am (Family Life Center) or 11 am (Sanctuary).
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Mark your calendars...lots of special events coming up in Advent!
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Cookies with Santa...December 2
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Join us for Cookies with Santa on Saturday, December 2
10 am - 1 pm in Payne Cottage
First Church Ministry of Motherhood and Mom Life groups invite you to a special event supporting Brown Santa. Please bring one unwrapped toy or book. Visit and take a picture with Santa (bring your camera). Enjoy cookies and punch before or after seeing Santa.
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Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming: Ring Noel 2017...December 2
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It's a Saturday Event! Mark your calendars for December 2!
The very popular annual
Ring Noel
benefit presented by the First Church Handbell Ministry will take place in the church sanctuary at 7 pm the evening of Saturday, December 2. This is the first time this concert has taken place on a Saturday. Please mark your calendars for a magnificent start to your 2017 Advent season! Doors will open at 6 pm. Revelation Ringers Bronze, our high school ringers, begin pre-show music at 6:30 pm. It will be a beautiful evening
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Ring Noel is a fabulous show which combines spoken word with the sounds of handbells, voice, keyboard, strings and wind instruments. This year's concert will feature Mary, mother of Jesus, as she tells of the anticipation and birth of her son Jesus. Her story will be laced with the beautiful sounds of the season. No ticket is needed to attend. However, audience members are encouraged to bring lots of canned goods as this event is always a benefit for the
Round Rock Area Serving Center. A free-will offering will also be taken for this very worthwhile agency.
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Children and Youth Handbell Recital...December 4
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Gather Round: A Christmas Special...December 10
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The Winter Rose: Christmas Cantata...December 10
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Please join us on December 10 at 8:30 and 11 am in the sanctuary as our Choral Union and Orchestra present, The Winter Rose.
From the earliest Christian time, the rose has been a symbol of divine love, echoing through our sanctuaries in the melodies and texts of many beloved carols. It brings to life the beautiful visions of biblical prophets and the hope of early Christian pilgrims. Today, the rose remains an expression of love and peace both inside the church and the outside world. Its appearance in the garden is a treasured harbinger of the coming of spring's abundance. As a gift, its delicate beauty is usually reserved for the most meaningful expressions of the heart. No flower holds our dreams of love more beautifully. It is in the same spirit that this musical work was conceived and written.
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A Nativity Experience for Families...December 17
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Children's Ministry invites families to join us for a Nativity Experience for Families
This brand new Christmas event will be at 3 pm on December 17 in the Family Life Center. During the program, families will hear from Mary, Joseph and the Angel.
Families will also have the opportunity to make their own children's nativity to take home, one per family. Paint clothes are recommended.
To reserve your family's spot, and ensure we have plenty of supplies,
please click here register
. Share the word with your friends!
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Christmas Eve Worship at First Church
We invite you to join us in worship during this Holy season. On Sunday, December 24, we begin with
One Great Morning Service at 10 am in the Sanctuary. In the evening we will have worship services at 5, 7, 9 and 11 pm. Each is a unique and beautiful service of music and message.
- 5 pm: A candlelight service led by children, centered on children and families, Sanctuary
- 7 pm: A traditional candlelight service with choir and special musicians, Sanctuary
- 9 pm: A contemporary candlelight service led by our Crossroads Band, Family Life Center
- 11 pm: A quiet candlelight communion service closing at midnight to usher in Christmas Day, Sanctuary
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This week at First Church
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Saturday, November 25
- 8:30, 9:40 and 11 am - Worship Services
- 8:40 am - LifeGroup-Spiritual Growth, Bldg. 4/Payne Cottage
- 11:00 am - LifeGroup-Parents & Families in Transition, Bldg. 5-124
- 11:00 am - LifeGroup-Putting Your Faith in Action, Bldg. 5-222
- 11:00 am - LifeGroup-Young Parents, Bldg. 5-148
- 11:30 am - Alleluia Children's Choir, Bldg. 4/Payne Cottage-Room 2
- 4:30 pm - Youth Advisory Committee, Bldg. 5-222
- 5:00 pm - Youth Choir, Bldg. 4/Payne Cottage-Room 2
- 6:00 pm - FUSION, Bldg. 3/FLC-$3 snack supper
Monday, November 27
- 4:00 pm - Kids of the Kingdom Bells, Bldg. 3/FLC East Cry Room
- 6:30 pm - Vision Core Team, Bldg. 5-127
- 7:00 pm - Adult Christian Education, Bldg. 5-122
- 7:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop #157, Bldg. 3/FLC
- 8:45 am - Ring of Joy Bells rehearsal, North Suite
- 9:30 am - First Church Crafters, 115 Winsted
- 9:30 am - Women's Bible Study, Bldg. 5-122
- 12:30 pm - Brown Bag Theologians, Bldg. 5-122
- 6:00 pm - Stephen Ministry training, Bldg. 5-126
- 7:00 pm - Church Council, Bldg. 5-127
- 7:00 pm - Council Oak Bells rehearsal, Sanctuary
Wednesday, November 29
- 6:15 am - UMM Breakfast, fellowship, devotional - FLC/Bldg. 3
- 9:30 am - Women's Bible Study, Bldg. 5-232/234
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5:00 pm - Revelation Ringers Ensemble, North Suite
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5:00 pm - Revelation Ringers Tins, FLC East Cry Room
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5:00 pm - Revelation Ringers Bronze rehearsal, Sanctuary
- 6:00 pm - Heartsong rehearsal, South Suite
- 6:30 pm - Women's Bible Study, Bldg. 5-232/234
- 7:00 pm - Jubilation Handbells rehearsal, Sanctuary
- 7:15 pm - Chancel Choir rehearsal, South Suite
Thursday, November 30
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8:30 pm - Round Rock Helpers, Bldg. 4/Payne Cottage
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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, December 2
- 10:00 am - Cookies with Santa, Bldg. 4/Payne Cottage
- 7:00 pm - Ring Noel, Sanctuary
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Blessings,
Betty Robertson
Communications
First United Methodist Church Round Rock
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