First Church News & Updates - December 28, 2018
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We're not exactly covered in snow here in Round Rock but it is still a good time to enjoy this performance of "Seigh Ride" featuring our Council Oak Bells.
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Happy New Year!
Enjoy this First Church E-News.
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Experience Love. Spread Hope.
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Sermon: "What Are You Waiting For?"
Rev. Pat McCain will preach at all services. Taylor Ory will be the liturgist.
Jeff Scruggs and Jennifer Harvill will provide special music at 8:30 and 11 am.
Please join us in worship at 8:30 am (Sanctuary), 9:40 am (Family Life Center) and 11 am (Sanctuary) this Sunday.
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We appreciate the Parking Posse!
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“Thru the rain, the snow, the sleet and hail” (well, maybe we are stretching it a bit), the
First Church Parking Posse has been there to serve the needs of the church! For 1 ½ yrs They have transported young families, old families, freight (music instruments) on Sunday mornings. Look for us in the parking lots and we'll give you a ride to worship.
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Words from Will
A Blessed 2019 to You!
As your pastors, we don’t want you to just be happy in 2019. We want you to be blessed...to experience the fullness of God’s presence and grace in your life, no matter what the circumstances. I don’t know about you, but the chance to start over is always refreshing. New Year’s offers a good excuse to put some things behind us and to launch into some new directions or maybe some of the same directions with new passion and purpose.
At First Church, we are getting ready to launch into our first initiative of Vision 2025, the creation of our first wave of home-based LifeGroups from each region of Round Rock, to Georgetown, to Pflugerville, to Hutto, to north Austin. If you are interested in being part of this great movement as a facilitator or host, or you just have further questions, please contact David Johnson at david@fumc-rr.org or give him a call at the church office. Leaders are being recruited now, so that participants can be recruited in February.
Our worship planning team has worked hard at putting together worship services that we believe you will find inspiring and meaningful. One key to finishing right is starting right. Make plans now to make worship part of your regular rhythm for 2019.
Sincerely in Christ,
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Dr. Will Cotton
Senior Pastor
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Finishing Strong in 2018!
Last call for end of the year gifts that free up money for outreach and position our church for an outstanding new year. You may give in the Sunday offering, through the mail, or on-line through MyFirsChurch. You can give by dropping an offering in the plate in worship, mailing a gift or giving
on line. In order to be included, all checks must be dated December 31
st or earlier. Thank you ahead of time for your generosity. You are touching and shaping lives for Christ!
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It's time to sign up for Wonderfully Made
Wonderfully Made (formerly Created by God) is a class for 5th and 6th grade students, and their parents. It is a course on human sexuality, from a Christian perspective. The class is intended to help open communication between tweens and their parents on this important topic. It deals with the basics of growth, sexual development and reproduction, providing an opportunity to obtain accurate information, as well as a better understanding of what it means to be
Wonderfully Made by God.
We only offer this course for these two grades, and only once a year, so don’t miss the opportunity to participate! Registration is open online for $50 through December 31. Starting January 1, the registration fee will be $60.
Click for more information and to register.
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IGNITE is off until January 6
Have a Merry Christmas with your Family!
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The Story of Us – Genesis 1-11
January 13 – February 17, 2019. 5:30-7:00 pm in the Sanctuary South Suite (Choir Room)
A symphonic poem, a garden drama, a murder, a flood, and a stairway to heaven. What more could you ask for? Actually, it offers quite a bit more. This is one of the more underrated parts of the Bible. Come and find out why.
Sign up now for this great course.
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If you're tired of living paycheck-to-paycheck and would like to manage your money smarter, this 9-week course is for you. Join Pat and Monica McCain as they facilitate Dave Ramsey's
Financial Peace University.
Click for details...
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Laity Training Opportunity
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This week at First Church...
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Saturday, December 29
Sunday, December 30
- 8:30, 9:40 and 11 am - Worship services. No Sunday School or Twin Oaks Cafe.
Monday, December 31 - New Year's Eve. Church office is open 9 am - 1 pm.
Tuesday, January 1- Happy New Year. Church office is closed.
Wednesday, January 2 - Church office is open 9 am - 3 pm.
- 6:15 am - UMM Breakfast, fellowship, & devotional, FLC/Bldg. 3
- 9:30 am - Disciple Bible Studies resume.
Thursday, January 3 - Church office is open 9 am - 3 pm.
Friday, January 4- Church office is open 9 am - 1 pm.
- 8:30 am - Round Rock Helpers, Bldg. 4-2
- 8:00 pm - Narcotics Anonymous-Right Stuff, Bldg. 4
Saturday, December 29
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Betty Robertson
Communication
First United Methodist Church Round Rock
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