First Church News & Updates - September 20, 2019
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From sermons to speakers, it's all about the women this Sunday. Read below about our special guest in the pulpit and our UMW Luncheon speaker.
Enjoy this First Church news.
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Experience Love. Spread Hope.
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Sermon Series - Called: Hearing and Responding to God's Voice
This week we have a special treat for you in worship. Ryan McCord, a young woman who grew up in our church and is now in college, will speak at all three services. She will share how she is called, and how she is responding to God's voice.
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...Vision 2025 Update
In February, we began implementing Vision 2025, a strategic plan to build intentional community for superb Christian formation to reach the next generation. Our keys to success are operational awesomeness (the nuts and bolts of facilities, staffing, communications and security) and financial freedom. Here is an update on progress so far:
Intentional Community: We’re growing the impact and quality of ministry in the name of Christ!
- 19 new LifeGroups, including 5 starting next month.
- Jodi Marfell is now serving as our Director of Connecting Ministries, coordinating how we welcome and involve guests and help everyone find their sense of place.
- Patricia Collins now serves as Director of Hospitality and is responsible for fostering an environment that graciously welcomes guests. Patricia also provides administrative support for ministries and programs.
Superb Christian Formation:
- An initiative between children’s and student ministries, and children’s and youth music to work to further build principled, Christ-centered and transformative leaders.
- Developing a new generation of Bible Study to track alongside DISCIPLE and other Bible Study efforts.
- Camp Eagle participation continues to build among our middle school and senior high students, fostering the development of a vibrant and deeper faith in Christ. Also, ask our youth about C3 (a special breakfast outreach).
- Leadership of our congregation on committees, task forces and ministry efforts is growing.
Reaching the Next Generation in Mission:
- International missions this year include Guatemala, Malawi, Panama, and Sierra Leone.
- Regional missions continue through Sr. High Mission Trip and Disaster Response and VIM (Volunteers in Mission) efforts. Two years after Hurricane Harvey, we still have teams making regular trips to the coast to lend aid.
- Local missions include the WorldVision 5K in partnership with other churches and we are developing a broader partnership with our schools through the Education Connection and other programs.
Operational Awesomeness: Steps toward greater impact and quality of ministry in the name of Christ
- The Communications Team is focusing its efforts in the areas of AV/Tech and Website/Social Media. A new church website will launch later this fall. Updating the communications infrastructure at First Church is a priority for 2019 as it impacts all ministry areas. More information on that is coming in October.
- Facilities improvement continues with more funding and planning for preventative maintenance.
- Security enhancements in 2019 have included additional training and equipment for medical emergencies. These enhancements await the communication upgrades.
- The upgrading of our software to support all areas of ministry.
Financial Freedom:
- Clear and regular communication efforts are being made for how money is raised and spent.
- A new task force is taking a longer look at finances including the establishing of a strategy for Debt Reduction.
- We have officially created a First Church Permanent Endowment Fund that helps secure funding through wills and legacy gifts. We will be introducing that early next year.
The people of First Church have a bold vision. Thank you for helping to make the vision come true!
Sincerely in Christ,
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Dr. Will Cotton
Senior Pastor
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We're celebrating United Methodist Women this Sunday
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Save the dates...food, festivals, fellowship and fun!
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It's
more than SAVE THE DATE! We need all hands on deck for this event for children and families in our community!
HOW CAN YOU HELP? There are many options.......
Sign up online!
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Thinking about joining First Church?
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Open House for Boy Scout Troop 157 - Saturday, September 21
This Saturday, FUMC-RR's BSA Troop 157 is hosting an open house in the west parking lot from 9am until noon.
We invite Webelos Cub Scouts who are looking for a Boy Scout Troop and any boys who are at least a 5th grader or older to come out. See a model campsite set up, play some games, learn about our Troop, work on some Webelos adventure requirements, and enjoy some fried Oreos.
Parents can meet our adult Troop leaders and ask questions about BSA while the boys visit with our Scouts. It is a casual come and go opportunity, but come early to experience everything. Our website is
http://www.troop157rr.org
We hope to see you Saturday!
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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 21
- 8:00am - 12:30 pm BSA Troop #157 Open House, FLC
- 7:00 pm – First Church Bridge Club, Bldg. 5-127
Sunday, September 22
- 8:30, 9:40 & 11 am – Worship Services
- 9:40 am – Sunday school for all ages
- 12:15 pm - UMW Sunday Luncheon, Bldg. 3/FLC
- 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 23
- 7:00pm - Boy Scouts Troop #157, Family Life Center
Tuesday, September 24
- 8:30 am – UMM Tuesday Breakfast Group, Juarez Bakery
- 9:30 am – Tuesday Women’s Bible Study, Bldg. 5-122
- 9:30 am – First Church Crafters, 115 Winsted
- 12:30 pm – Brown Bag Theologians, Bldg. 5-122
Wednesday, September 25
- 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 26
- 9:30 am – Heart to Heart Quilters, 115 Winsted
Friday, September 27
- 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 28
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Betty Robertson
Communication
First United Methodist Church Round Rock
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