First Church News & Updates - November 30, 2018
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The season of Advent begins Sunday and brings with it opportunities to experience wonderful music and special events of the season. We begin with the Choral Cantata, Vivaldi's
Gloria, and
Gather 'Round with the CrossRoads Band.
Enjoy this First Church E-News!
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Experience Love. Spread Hope.
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This Week in Worship - 1st Sunday of Advent
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Sermon: "All I Want for Christmas is Hope"
It is a special Sunday! We light the first Advent candle of Hope.
At 8:30 and 11 am, the First Church Choral Union and Orchestra will present the annual Christmas Cantata, Vivaldi's
Gloria.
At 9:40 am, the CrossRoads Band will host
Gather 'Round, a special Christmas musical event. It is a great weekend to join us for two services!
Dr. Pat McCain will preach at all three worship services.
Please join us in worship this weekend. The 8:30 and 11 am services will be in the Sanctuary. The 9:40 am service will be in the Family Life Center.
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Happy New Year!
You think I have gotten ahead of myself, don’t you? Actually, Advent, our season of expectation of the coming of Christ, is the beginning of the Christian year. In the noise and craziness of this holiday season, Advent reminds us that we are not of this world and that we function with a different calendar. I stole that from Pat McCain, by the way.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade does not signal anything but a launch into a shopping frenzy, so we are getting ahead of the curve, celebrating the New Year before New Year’s.
We begin by looking at the longings of our hearts and ask the question “What do you want for Christmas….really?”
The first longing, symbolized in the lighting of our first Advent candle, is for hope. In Psalm 130:5 we read:"
I wait for the LORD; my soul waits, and in His word, I hope." There are a lot of folks peddling false hope out there, but we know that in God through Christ there is hope that is real and lasting…no matter what our circumstances!
This Sunday, our Music Ministry leads us in musical celebrations of hope that you won’t want to miss. At 8:30 and 11:00 am our Choral Union & Orchestra, under the leadership of Michael Rosensteel, presents
Gloria by Vivaldi. It is beautiful and inspiring. I’m going to sing in, so Pat and David will be preaching and leading worship. At 9:40 am, the Crossroads Band under the leadership of Brian Batch will bring their newest version of
Gather 'Round, which is always a great blessing to all who attend. What a great opportunity for you and me to invite someone to join us for these magnificent services.
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Let me take a moment to say thanks to everyone who has turned in their commitment for our
I Promise stewardship campaign. You can still make your financial commitment for 2019 at First Church. You may do so by bringing or mailing the commitment brochure to church or making it online at
myFirstChurch on our website. Each commitment is important for our Finance Committee and Church Council to wisely plan for ministry in the coming year.
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See you Sunday!
Sincerely in Christ,
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Dr. Will Cotton
Senior Pastor
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Special music this Sunday in worship
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What's coming up in Advent?
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J-Team is this Sunday!
Please join us on our campus on Sunday, December 2, from 2 -4 pm.
Ceramic Lodge will be here on our campus so that more children can comfortably participate! Children will get to paint two ceramic ornaments. Cost is $10. RSVP to
Tammy@fumc-rr.org.
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Last call for registration for Confirmation!
Confirmation classes will begin on January 6. Registration will close tomorrow, December 1. Please contact Jodi Marfell at jodi@fumc-rr.org for more information.
Click here to register.
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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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Advent Mission Opportunities...
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Thank you! All of our "angels" have been adopted. Now it is time to shop and wrap the gifts and return them to the church mission trailer on December 2 or 9.
Click for details.
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First Church is baking cookies to be sent with love to the troops overseas for Christmas! Instructions, boxes and everything you need to package your cookies will be available for pick up on Sundays, December 2 and 9. Take a box home and bake basic, sturdy and delicious cookies that will last for the trip to the overseas troops. Don't bake too early. Fresh cookies should be brought to the church by December 16.
Click for more info...
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Almost all of the stockings were picked up last Sunday. They should be filled and returned by December 9. Thanks for providing Christmas cheer to folks in our area senior residences!
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It's not too late to order a poinsettia...
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This week at First Church...
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Saturday, December 1
- 8:30 am - Cantata rehearsal, Sanctuary
Sunday, December 2
- 8:40 am - Life Group - Be Awesome, Bldg. 4-2
- 8:30, 9:40 and 11 am - Worship services
- 11:00 am - Becoming a Girl of Grace, Bldg. 5-223/224
- 11:40 am - Alleluia Chorus Children's Choir rehearsal, Bldg. 4-2
- 2:00 pm - J-Team, Bldg. 5-232/234
- 4:30 pm - Youth Choir rehearsal, South Suite
- 5:00 pm - Grief Support Group, Bldg. 5-148
- 5:30 pm - Ignite Student Ministry Snack Supper, Bldg. 5-2nd floor
- 6:00 pm - Ignite Student Ministry, Bldg. 3/FLC
Monday, December 3
- 8:45 am – Ring of Joy, South Suite
- 1:30 pm – JOY planning meeting, Bldg. 5-124
- 3:45 pm – Kids of the Kingdom Chimes, Bldg. 3/FLC
- 6:00 pm - Trustees Meeting, Bldg. 5-124
- 7:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop #157, Bldg. 3/FLC
Tuesday, December 4
- 8:30 am - UMM Tuesday Breakfast group, Juárez Restaurant on South Mays
- 9:30 am -Women’s Bible Study, Bldg. 5-122
- 9:30 am - First Church Crafters, 115 Winsted
- 11:30 am - Women’s Book Club, Bldg. 5-127
- 12:30 pm - Brown Bag Theologians, Bldg. 5-122
- 6:00 pm - Outreach Team, Bldg. 5-136
- 6:30 pm - Stephen Ministry Supervision, Bldg. 5-123, 126, 127
- 7:00 pm – Military First Responders Network, Bldg. 5-124
- 7:00 pm – Special Council Oak Bell rehearsal, Sanctuary
Wednesday, December 5
- 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, FLC East Cry Room
- 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
- 6:30 pm – MS Wildfire Bible Study, Bldg. 5-222
- 7:00 pm – Special Jubilation Bell rehearsal, Sanctuary
- 7:15 pm – Chancel Choir rehearsal, South Suite
- 8:00 pm – HS Wildfire Bible Study, Bldg. 5-223/224
Thursday, December 6
- 9:30 am - Heart to Heart Quilters, 115 Winsted
Friday, December 7
- 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, December 8
- 7:00 pm - Ring Noel, Sanctuary
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Betty Robertson
Communication
First United Methodist Church Round Rock
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