First Church News & Updates - April 19, 2019
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Today is Good Friday...a day marking the crucifixion of Jesus. Join us tonight for a
Good Friday Tenebrae service which ends in total darkness, symbolizing the approaching darkness of Jesus’ death and the hopelessness in the world without God.
Why do we call it Good Friday? It is a day that is good because God was drawing the world to God's self in Christ. As seen in John's gospel, particularly, God was in control. God was not making the best of a bad situation, but was working out God's intention for the world — winning salvation for all people. We call it "good" because we look backward at the crucifixion through the lens of Easter!
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Holy Week Church Office Schedule: The church office will be closed on Good Friday, April 19, and Monday, April 22.
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Enjoy this First Church E-News.
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Experience Love. Spread Hope.
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This Week in Worship...Celebrate the Resurrection!
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Easter Sunday
Sermon: "Have You Seen the Lord?"
Four worship services this Easter Sunday:
- 9 and 11 am: Traditional Easter Celebration service in the Sanctuary
- 9 and 11 am: Contemporary Easter Celebration service in the Family Life Center
In order to offer families the opportunity to worship together, there will be no Bible Buddies or Children’s Sunday School on Easter Sunday. Childcare for 2 years and younger will be in Building 2, Pod C during all services. There will also be no Sunday School for youth and adults. The Twin Oaks Cafe will not be open.
Yes…We will have a Flowering Cross!
Everyone is invited to bring fresh, cut flowers on Easter morning to create our Flowering Cross. The cross will be prominently placed outside the church so that flowers can be placed on the mesh frame, as a sign and witness to the joy and beauty of our Easter proclamation, “Christ Is Risen!”
Ride the Shuttle and free up parking for our guests.
Two shuttle buses will run from 7:45 am to 12:45 pm from the Texas Baptist Children's Home, 1101 N Mays St.,
and Starry, 1300 N. Mays St. You may park in either of their parking lots and the shuttle will pick you up and drop you off at First Church.
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Words from Will...
I am so excited to spend this Easter Sunday with you – to sing the great Easter songs, to proclaim the resurrection good news, and to see the risen Christ on the faces of each of you.
Last year, I preached all four services. This year, I will have some help. I will preach in the sanctuary and David Johnson will be preaching in the Family Life Center. But all three pastors have had a part in shaping the sermon. Our worship planning team and everyone they lead has worked hard in preparation and now it is in the hands of God’s Spirit, where it rightly belongs.
How will you prepare for Easter? Here are some suggestions:
- Pray that each service will exalt the risen Christ as much as possible, and that God will anoint with His Spirit all who lead and serve.
- Invite someone to come with you. These are services that have been designed to be guest friendly and can be an opportunity for people to catch or renew faith.
- Come wide open to what God can do in your life as we celebrate together. If you do that, our Easter services will be more than just inspiring. They will make a lasting difference in many lives.
See you Sunday, on the greatest day in our Christian year. Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Sincerely in Christ,
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Dr. Will Cotton
Senior Pastor
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YTD Revenue:
$
593,888.67
YTD Expenses:
$
668,322.15
2019 Budget: $2,481,068.00
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Roar! Life is Wild. God is Good. VBS 2019
We really need more adult volunteers to help us spread the love of God at VBS this summer! We want to open our registration up to the community and those unable to volunteer, but we have to get our critical mass of volunteers first!
Register online today!
Please note: If you think you are already registered for VBS, please make sure you received a
Confirmation Email. There have been inquiries from several people who thought they registered, but did not complete the process. Make sure we are ready for your child to attend.
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Easter discount: Save $15 on registration with the code EASTER, if you sign up online before the end of Easter Sunday!
First Church is partnering with
World Vision
in a 6K run/walk on
Saturday, May 18
at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. The goal of the 6K is to provide clean water to developing nations. 6K (3.73 miles) is the average distance people in these countries must walk each day to get clean water. For each adult who registers, one child will receive lifelong clean water. And, you don't even have to show up on race day and participate...but it will be more fun if you do! Once you're registered, a child's funding is complete.
Click here for details and to register for the FUMC Team....
Questions? Felicia House at feliciabhouse@gmail.com.
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News from Boy Scout Troop 157
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BSA Scout Troop 157 will hold a First Aid Merit Badge class on Saturday, April 20, from 9 am to 12 noon, in Bldg. 5-232/234. First Aid skills will be taught by Williamson County EMS. Anyone from the First Church congregation is welcome to participate (Youth, other BSA Troops or GSA). Not all of the BSA Merit Badge requirements will be covered. If interested, please
click here to signup.
If there are any questions, please contact Saie-Yau Hui with Troop 157 by email Syhui8888@gmail.com.
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This week at First Church...
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Saturday, April 20
- 9:00 am - Boy Scouts First Aid Merit Badge Class, Bldg. 5-232/234
- 9:00 am – Choral Union & Orchestra Easter Rehearsal, South Suite
Sunday, April 21 - Happy Easter!
- 9:00 & 11 am - Traditional Easter Celebration service, Sanctuary
- 9:00 & 11 am - Contemporary Easter Celebration service, Family Life Center
Monday, April 22 - Church office will be closed
- 3:45 pm – Kids of the Kingdom Chimes, Bldg. 3/FLC
- 7:00 pm – Boy Scout Troop #157, Bldg. 3/FLC
- 7:00 pm – What Does God Expect From Me, Bldg. 5-136
Tuesday, April 23
- 8:30 am – UMM Tuesday Breakfast Group, Juarez Bakery
- 9:30 am – First Church Crafters, 115 Winsted
- 7:00 pm – Church Council, Bldg. 5-124
Wednesday, April 24
- 6:15 am - UMM Breakfast, fellowship, & devotional, FLC/Bldg. 3
- 5:00 pm – Revelation Ringers, FLC & North Suite
- 6:00 pm – HeartSong Choir rehearsal, South Suite
- 6:30 pm – Jubilation Bells rehearsal, North Suite
- 7:15 pm – Chancel Choir rehearsal, South Suite
Thursday, April 25
- 9:15 am - JOY Fellowship Day Trip
- 9:30 am – Heart to Heart Quilters, 115 Winsted
- 12 noon – Mom Life, Bldg. 5-122
- 7:00 pm – Council Oak Bells rehearsal, North Suite
Friday, April 26
- 8:30 am - Round Rock Helpers, Bldg. 4-2
- 9:30 - MOM’s weekly meeting, Bldg. 5-232/234
- 8:00 pm - Narcotics Anonymous-Right Stuff, Bldg. 4
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Betty Robertson
Communication
First United Methodist Church Round Rock
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