First Church News & Updates - September 13, 2019
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Happy Friday the 13th along with a full Harvest Moon! This is a relatively rare occurrence. The last time was 9/13/2000 and the next will be 9/13/2049. Hopefully you don't have
paraskevidekatriaphobia, the fear of Friday the 13th
. Put those superstitions aside and go out and enjoy the beautiful Harvest Moon.
Enjoy this First Church news.
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Experience Love. Spread Hope.
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Sermon Series - Rooted: Learning to Live Deeply with God
The tendency in turbulent, fast-changing times is to resort to the latest and greatest idea or plan, but what if the best strategy is actually to become more deeply rooted?
Sermon: “Cut Backs”
Please invite your family and friends to 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...The Praying Community
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” James 5:16
Prayer is not just personal, it is something we do with and for others. The church is designed to be an extension of the healing and restorative ministry of Christ - spiritually, relationally, emotionally and physically. When we pray for one another, powerful things happen.
- We find a central point of unity as we seek the presence and power of God together.
- We surround one another with a compassionate community. We are no longer isolated and alone.
- We confess to each other and as a community, trusting one another with what is broken and sinful, and seek support and accountability as we move forward into new mindsets and behaviors.
- We participate in the miraculous ministry of people becoming whole. Miracles are visible all around us if we slow down the time. People do get better and grow in many ways, particularly when they are surrounded by people who love them and believe alongside them. And even when things don’t work out as we prayed (a loved one dies, the venture fails), still the story that follows in an atmosphere of supported faith is inspiring.
Prayer is not magic and doesn’t claim to be. Nor does prayer lead to quick and easy answers. But prayer is indeed powerful and effective. Pray for me, knowing that I am praying for you.
Sincerely in Christ,
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Dr. Will Cotton
Senior Pastor
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Weekly Giving: $
37,061.03
Needed each week: $
44,713.00
YTD Revenue: $1,481,184.76
YTD Expenses: $1,623,347.81
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Save the dates for these upcoming churchwide events!
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Thinking about joining First Church?
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Plus, There are still a few seats left for the JOY Fellowship
Downton Abbey Movie date.
Click to register...
- Cinemark 14 Theater - Round Rock (Behind HEB at Outlet Mall)
- Tuesday, September 24, 2019
- 1:10 pm (Meet in the lobby at 1:00)
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Connecting with our Community
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Good News United Methodist Church in Leander is hosting a night of worship for the North Austin/Round Rock area community on Saturday, September 21, and you are invited to come join as you're able. It'll be a contemplative service centered around contemporary worship music.
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This week at First Church...
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Saturday, September 14
Sunday, September 15
- 8:30, 9:40 & 11 am – Worship Services
- 9:40 am – Sunday school for all ages
- 3:00 pm - J-Team, off campus
- 4:30 pm – Youth Choir, South Suite Sanctuary
- 5:00 pm – Student Ministries IGNITE, Bldg. 3/FLC
- 6:00pm – Financial Peace University, Bldg. 5-127
Monday, September 16
- 7:00pm - Boy Scouts Troop #157, Family Life Center
Tuesday, September 17
- 8:30 am – UMM Tuesday Breakfast Group, Juarez Bakery
- 9:30 am – Tuesday Women’s Bible Study, Bldg. 5-122
- 9:30 am – UMW Deborah Circle, Bldg. 5-232
Wednesday, September 18
- 6:15 am – UMM Breakfast, fellowship, & devotional, Bldg. 3/FLC
- 9:30 am – Women’s Bible Study, Bldg. 5-232
- 6:00 pm – HeartSong Choir, South Suite Sanctuary
- 6:30 pm – Women’s Bible Study, Bldg. 5-232
- 7:00 pm – Chancel Choir, South Suite Sanctuary
Thursday, September 19
- 9:30 am – Heart to Heart Quilters, 115 Winsted
- 11:30 am – JOY Fellowship monthly gathering, Bldg. 5-232
Friday, September 20
- 8:30 am – Round Rock Helpers, Bldg. 4-2
- 9:30 am – MOM (Ministry of Motherhood), Bldg. 5-232
- 8:00 pm – Narcotics Anonymous-Right Stuff, Bldg. 4/Payne Cottage
Saturday, September 21
- 8:00am - 12:30 pm BSA Troop #157 Open House, FLC
- 7:00 pm – First Church Bridge Club, Bldg. 5-127
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Betty Robertson
Communication
First United Methodist Church Round Rock
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