First Church News & Updates - January 25, 2019
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Did you hear this beautiful duet in the 11 am worship service last Sunday? Enjoy it again or listen for the first time. You're in for a treat!
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Enjoy this First Church E-News.
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Experience Love. Spread Hope.
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Our winter sermon series is
Community...I'll Be There for You.
Sermon: "The One about the Blindfold"
Dr. Will Cotton, Dr. Pat McCain and Rev. David Johnson will preach at all three worship services. Council Oak Bells will be providing 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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Words from Will...
Celebrating a Great Finish to 2018
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During the month of December, the Finance Committee led us to finish strong in 2018 so that we could be ready to fully embrace what God has for us in the new year. I am pleased to report that, once again, the people of First Church stepped up to the challenge! Our apportionments were paid in full and we were able to pay down our debt. Our outreach continues to be robust, particularly in local and international missions.
And that was only part of the December story. This Advent was the strongest one I have experienced in my ministry – the beautiful music, the creative worship, the impact of our outreach among those in need, and the amazing fellowship of our classes, study groups and other ministries. So many people shared with me how much all this meant to them.
Finally, I want to say thanks to all those who lead in our church, both on staff and in the congregation. So much extra effort was given with so much faith and heart. We are indeed the body of Christ and everyone makes an enormous difference. For all of the above reasons and more, I look forward to a terrific new year of ministry with you. Thanks for being you. Thanks for being willing to grow and become what God will yet develop in us.
Sincerely in Christ,
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Dr. Will Cotton
Senior Pastor
P.S. We are continuing to recruit facilitators and hosts for our home-based LifeGroups. Please contact Rev. David Johnson, david@fumc-rr.org, if you would like more information or would like to serve in this new initiative at First Church.
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Commission on A Way Forward
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Save the date...Mayor's Prayer Breakfast is coming up!
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Did You Miss Us?
Last Sunday our Parking Posse didn’t run. Why? Frankly, the weather was a little cold and our deputies were well … a little bushed! So, we are recruiting for more. If you’d like to meet new, interesting people and serve everyone from young families with kids to seniors who need a lift, sign up with Rev. David Johnson, david@fumc-rr.org, or Paul Lake, plake@austin.rr.com. Time commitment is minimal... only between and after Sunday morning worship services.
Also, our horses (the golf carts) are getting a little tired. If you have a golf cart or know someone who may want to donate it to the church, contact Rev. David Johnson, david@fumc-rr.org. Thank you.
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Fresh off their winter retreat last weekend,
Council Oak Bells will be ringing at the 8:30 and 11 am worship services this Sunday. One of the pieces they will perform is a Chris D. Burton original,
"A Festive Toll".
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The
LifeGroups planning team is excited to be nearing the launch of
LifeGroups at First Church. They are tweaking some of the plans so the launch will be in March, rather than February. Stay tuned...
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This week at First Church...
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Saturday, January 26
- 8:30 am – Annual Leadership Retreat, FLC/Bldg. 3
Sunday, January 27
- 8:30, 9:40 and 11 am - Worship services.
- 11:30 am – Alleluia Chorus Children’s Choir, Bldg. 4-2
- 4:00 pm – A Way Forward, Sanctuary
- 4:30 pm – First Church Youth Choir, South Suite
- 5:30 pm – Snack supper for Adult evening studies, Sanctuary Foyer
- 5:30 pm – Ignite Student Snack Supper, Bldg. 4/Payne Cottage
- 6:00 pm – Ignite Student Ministries, Bldg. 3/FLC
- 6:00 pm – Pastor’s Bible Study, Sanctuary South Suite
Monday, January 28
- 8:45 am – Ring of Joy bell rehearsal, North Suite
- 3:45 pm – Kids of Kingdom Chimes, FLC
- 6:30 pm – Invitation to John, Bldg. 5-122
- 7:00 pm – Boy Scout Troop #157, Bldg. 3/FLC
Tuesday, January 29
- 8:30 am – UMM Tuesday Breakfast Group, Juarez Bakery
- 9:30 am – Women’s Bible Study, Bldg. 5-122
- 9:30 am – First Church Crafters, 115 Winsted
- 12:30 pm – Brown Bag Theologians, Bldg. 5-122
- 6:30 pm – Stephen Ministry Planning, Bldg. 5-126
Wednesday, January 30
- 6:15 am - UMM Breakfast, fellowship, & devotional, FLC/Bldg. 3
- 9:30 am – Women’s Bible Study, Bldg. 5-232/234
- 5:00 pm – Revelation Ringers, North Suite & FLC
- 6:00 pm – HeartSong Choir rehearsal, South Suite
- 6:30 pm – Women’s Bible Study, Bldg. 5-232/234
- 6:30 pm – Jubilation Bells rehearsal, North Suite
- 7:15 pm – Chancel Choir rehearsal, South Suite
- 8:00 pm – HS Wildfire Bible Study, Bldg. 5-223/224
Thursday, January 31
- 9:30 am – Heart to Heart Quilters, 115 Winsted
- 7:00 pm – Council Oak Bells, North Suite
Friday, February 1
- 8:30 am - Round Rock Helpers, Bldg. 4-2
- 9:30 am -- MOM weekly gathering, Bldg. 5-232/234
- 8:00 pm - Narcotics Anonymous-Right Stuff, Bldg. 4
Saturday, February 2
- 11:45 am – Jubilation Bell Boot Camp, Sanctuary
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Betty Robertson
Communication
First United Methodist Church Round Rock
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