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First Church News & Updates - June 15, 2018
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We couldn't all be in France with the choir, but we can enjoy some of the beautiful music from their concerts.
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"How Great Thou Art" - Round Rock Community Choir and First Church Choral Union in France, June 2018
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Enjoy this First Church News.
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Sermon title:
"
When Life Runs You Aground
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Dr. Will Cotton
will be preaching at all three services.
Dr. John Clifford serve as liturgist 8:30 and 11 am.
Click here to read The Source.
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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The 2018 Annual Conference is history and we begin our third year of ministry with you. Special thanks to Rich Thompson, Bill Canet and Paula Holmes who served as our Lay Delegates. John Clifford and myself were there as clergy. For two days, our new associate pastor, David Johnson was also in attendance. We had beautiful worship services, including the first Annual Conference baptism I have seen...a baby daughter for a clergy couple that serves two different congregations. Our conference
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Dr. Will Cotton
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teacher was Junius Dotson, the General Secretary for Discipleship for the United Methodist Church. He was ordained deacon while serving Campus Drive United Methodist Church in Ft. Worth. His teaching fit perfectly into what our Vision Core Team has been working on for Vision 2025. The delegation will make a fuller report of what happened in Waco later.
As this new ministry year begins, we head into a great summer. This Sunday, we launch Vacation Bible School. Nearly 800 children and leaders will be involved in our two sessions. Special thanks to the VBS Leadership Team and to Jennifer Hall, Director of Children's Ministry, for leading an event which will bless these children for the rest of their lives. The theme is
Shipwrecked, so I am preaching about the Apostle Paul's shipwreck on the island of Malta (the first time I have preached that passage).
Next Sunday, June 24, I will do my first
Sermon-in-Song with you entitled,
"Hope for the Ages - Singing the Spirituals." I will be singing
"Deep River," "Joshua," and
"My Lord, What a Mornin". Tina will be joining me in a fabulous version of
"Every Time I Feel the Spirit." The congregation will be singing in the sermon also.
See you Sunday for a great morning of worship and community in Christ's love.
Sincerely in Christ,
Senior Pastor
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Welcoming Rev. David Johnson...save these dates. More details next week!
- July 1: Rev. David Johnson's first Sunday in worship
- July 8: Rev. David Johnson will preach at all three services
- July 13: Watermelon tailgate welcome party and Round Rock Express game
- July 15: Welcome reception following worship
Reminders during this time of change...
- Name tags are very helpful for new pastors and staff (and all of us in a large congregation). You may request a name tag at the Welcome Desk in the foyers of the sanctuary and the Family Life Center, or by sending your request to Rae Frenette, rae@fumc-rr.org.
- Have you registered at myFirstChurch? If not, please register today. You can update your contact info, register for church events, access your giving record, and more.
- Read your E-News and check the church website often. They are your best sources of information. Website tip: There is a search box on the top toolbar. if you are looking for something, just type the term in the search box and it should come up.
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Shipwrecked is coming...Vacation Bible School starts
next week
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Your prayers are requested for the safety of all the 435 children and approximately 200 adult and youth volunteers that will grace our campus over the next two weeks.
It will be a fun time of worship and learning that Jesus Rescues us from loneliness,worry, struggle, wrongdoing and powerlessness!
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HS Summer Mission...H2O in Baton Rouge
We had 89 High School students and adults working on homes that had been affected by the Red River flooding from 2016. Many teams worked on installing bathrooms and flooring while others built chain link fences, installed windows and replaced roofs. Our mission team partnered with Revive 225, a ministry of First United Methodist Church, Baton Rouge. Our group had the opportunity to build relationships with those they served, the staff of Revive 225 and church volunteers. Each night was a cultural experience, that included an authentic cajun meal! As we served those who were affected by flooding, we reflected on the floods in our life through our theme
H2O (Hope, Heal, Overcome). We thank each student and adult participant who answered the call to serve in Baton Rouge!
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More from Student Ministries...
- There are a few spaces open for Camp Eagle. Sign up today!
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Register today for your next (or first) D
isciple Bible S
tudy!
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More from Adult Ministries...
- Love Wins - New study began May 13, 9:40 am in Bldg. 5-136.
- Acting Boldly - New study began June 10 in Bldg. 5-148.
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Children's Summer Chime Camps
are Coming Up!
These wonderful 3-day camps are offered to all children entering 3rd-5th grades in the fall of 2018. Children learn the basics of ringing chimes from experienced teachers.
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On Sunday, June 24, we will focus on our international missions, with representatives from Mission Panama, Children's Ministries, UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) and Sierra Leone. You read that right: we'll have a representative from Sierra Leone...our own
Katie Meek
will be here! Join us in welcoming Katie for a taco bar lunch after the 11 am service. We'll hear a little about Katie's work as missionary to Sierra Leone. Cost is $10 per person.
Click here to register.
Luncheon tickets must be purchased by June 20.
If you prefer not to use the computer or a credit card, you can come into the church office during the week (9-4 Monday - Thursday, 9-3 Friday) and register using cash, check or credit card.
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Spring Cleaning?
Children's Ministry mission for the summer will be donating school supplies! When school is out and your child brings home their backpack and supplies, encourage them to bring any gently used supplies to donate to the Sunday School offering. Right after July 4th, when school supplies go on sale, you can pick up a few extras for Sunday School mission donations. All money donated will also be used to purchase school supplies.
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Do you have time and talents to offer but you're unsure how to get involved?
Whether it's world travel or web development, construction or coordination, the many missions at First Church want to get you engaged! The Villages team is hosting Mission Month every Sunday in June in the common area next to Payne Cottage in between services. Each week, different active missions will have volunteers and information available to help you learn about the many awesome things our church is doing locally and internationally and providing an easy way for you to get engaged.
On deck on June 17...Round Rock Helpers, Disaster Response Team, Footprints Children's Grief Ministry, Sharegiving While Caregiving, First Church Backpack Project, Round Rock Village, United Methodist Women, Heart to Heart Quilters, and the Parking Posse.
Please stop by and find your passion!
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Congratulations to our newest Eagle Scout!
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Austin Matthew Floyd was approved for the rank of Eagle Scout by a Board of Review on Tuesday, June 12. Austin is a member of First Church and our church chartered Troop 157. He is our Troop's 168th Eagle Scout. His Eagle Scout Service Project was to remove and replace over 300 feet of fencing at the Texas Baptist Children's Home to contain their livestock. The project required over 290 hours of service to complete.
Austin will also be recognized for earning 2 Eagle Palms for completing 10 additional merit badges beyond what is required for Eagle Scout. Congratulations, Austin!
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- Year to date Revenue: $984,452.69
- Year to date Expenses: $1,042,175.54
- 2018 Budget: $2,481,067.63
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This week at First Church
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- 6:30 pm - Bridge Club, Bldg. 5-127
- 8:30, 9:40 and 11 am - Worship services
- 12 noon - VBS setup, campuswide
Monday, June 18
- 9:00 am - Vacation Bible School, Sanctuary, Bldg. 2, 3, 4, & 5
- 12 noon - Camp Triumph Sports Week, Bldg. 3/FLC
- 7:00 pm - Communications Team, Bldg.5-124
- 7:00 pm - Does It Make Sense to be a Christian?, Bldg 5-127
- 8:30 am - UMM Tuesday Breakfast group, Juárez Restaurant on South Mays
- 9:00 am - Vacation Bible School, Sanctuary, Bldg. 2, 3, 4, & 5
- 9:30 am - First Church Crafters, 115 Winsted House
- 12 noon - Camp Triumph Sports Week, Bldg. 3/FLC
- 6:30 pm - Stephen Ministry Supervision, Bldg.5-123,126,127
- 7:00 pm - Finance Committee, Bldg. 5-124
Wednesday, June 20
- 6:15 am - UMM Breakfast, fellowship, & devotional, FLC/Bldg.3
- 9:00 am - Vacation Bible School, Sanctuary, Bldg. 2, 3, 4, & 5
- 12 noon - Camp Triumph Sports Week, Bldg. 3/FLC
- 6:00 pm - HeartSong Choir rehearsal, South Suite
- 7:00 pm - Chancel Choir rehearsal, South Suite
Thursday, June 21
- 9:00 am - Vacation Bible School, Sanctuary, Bldg. 2, 3, 4, & 5
- 9:30 am - Heart to Heart Quilters, 115 Winsted
- 12 noon - Camp Triumph Sports Week, Bldg. 3/FLC
Friday, June 22
- 8:30 am - Round Rock Helpers, Bldg. 4-2
- 9:00 am - Vacation Bible School, Sanctuary, Bldg. 2, 3, 4, & 5
- 8:00 pm - Narcotics Anonymous-Right Stuff, Bldg. 4
Saturday, June 23
There is always a lot going on at First Church. Visit the
website
, find us on
Facebook
or
Twitter
, and check the Church Calendar so you don't miss out!
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Betty Robertson
Communications
First United Methodist Church Round Rock
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