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February 7, 2010
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Sunday, February 7, will be Scout Sunday
Each year we recognize these youth leadership programs and those who participate in them. This year, Boy Scouts celebrate 100 years in America and Girl Scouts will do so in 2012. Both programs involve young people, ages 6-18, in programs that continue to instill personal responsibility and character, encourage service to others, and support individuals in the regular practice of their religious faith.
Athens First UMC chartered the first Boy Scout troop in Northeast Georgia and has continuously sponsored Troop 1 for the past 75 years. On Scout Sunday - February 7 - we ask all members of Girl Scouts (and Daisies or Brownies) and Boy Scouts (and Cub Scouts) of any age or rank to wear their uniforms and join with Troop 1 to collect donations for the Souper Bowl Sunday program after each service. This annual program helps support those in need in the Athens community. To sign up to assist with collections, please contact me (greene@warnell.uga.edu) and let me know which service you prefer.
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts each pledge to: "do...what Christ asked His followers to do..."On my honor...to serve God...to help people at all times...to keep myself physically strong and morally straight."
I thank each of you for your support of Scouts throughout the year and I look forward to seeing you on Scout Sunday.
Dale Greene
Troop 1
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Member News
In Sympathy
Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to: Gary and Dottie Wade and daughter, Katie, on the loss of Gary's mother on January 19 in West Virginia.
Lewis and Delois Gainey and children, Julia and Molly, on the loss of Lewis' mother, Julia Lewis Gainey, on January 29 in Calvery, Georgia.
Baptism
Tripp Jones Byrd received the Sacrament of Baptism on January 31 in our Sanctuary. Tripp is the son of Josh and Katie Byrd.
New Members
We welcome to the First United Methodist Family:
Josh and Katie Byrd. 355 Jennings Mill Parkway #1313, Athens, Georgia 30606. Son, Tripp, joins as a baptized member.
Max and Carol Harrell. 156 Providence Road, Athens, Georgia 30606. 706-549-5545.
Altar Flowers
The flowers on the altar, February 7, are given to the glory of God and in loving memory Dr. and Mrs. James A. Green by their children.
The flowers in the narthex, February 7, are given to the glory of God and in honor of Dr. Leila Denmark who celebrated her 112th birthday on February 1, 2010. They are given by Mary, Stephanie, James, Karen, Jake and Hayden Hutcherson.
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Bible Study and Learning Options
Membership Matters Class
This class will meet on Sunday, February 7 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in Hull Dining Room. This three-week class is designed to orient those interested in becoming new members as well as those who have just joined. We will discuss Commitment, Connection and Community as we review United Methodist structure and beliefs. Contact martha@athensfirstumc.org if interested. Let us know if you need childcare.
Lenten Bible Study
Pastor John will lead a Bible study Wednesdays, February 24 through March 31, from 5-6 p.m. If choir parents need to leave a bit early to pick up children, that will not be a problem. Register online at www.athensfirstumc.org.
Fellowship Announcements
Senior Fun Valentines
All Senior Fun members are invited to a Valentines Day Supper hosted by the AFUMC Youth! We will eat supper and play games to celebrate this time of fellowship. Come February 14, from 5:30-7:00 in Hancock Hall! Happy Valentine's!
ISM Valentines Dinner
The International Student Ministry invites members of our church family and the Wesley Foundation to join us on Friday evening, February 19, at 6:30 p.m. in Hancock Hall for a Valentine's dinner and hip-hop dance! Volunteers from Wesley's dance team will be with us that evening to teach us how to hip-hop! Please email Lynn Bryant at Athens1stism@aol.com by noon on Wednesday, February 17, if you plan to attend.
Women's Retreat (only five spots remain)
This retreat is planned for February 26-27, 2010, at the Marriott Evergreen Resort and Spa in Stone Mountain. The program will be Home Sweet Home with Leslie Barron as the speaker. The cost is $160 per person for one-night stay, three meals and snacks, materials and speaker. You can register online at www.athensfirstumc.org under Event Registration. For all information regarding the retreat, go to the Women's Retreat LOGO on the first page of the web for a fact sheet.
UMW Annual Meeting
Please join the United Methodist Women for their annual February program on "A Call to Prayer and Self-Denial" led by Sally Askew. The program will be Monday, February 15 at 10:30 in Hancock Hall. All are welcome to attend.
Discipleship & Missions
Interfaith Hospitality Network
We will not be hosting families from Interfaith during the week of February 7 as previously scheduled. Due to transition in the Interfaith office with a new Executive Director, they will begin accepting new families the last week of February. AFUMC will host the week of May 2-9 with St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Appalachia Mission TripJune 6-12, space is limited to ten people. The cost will be $245. If you can hold a hammer, you are qualified. Sign up soon. Please direct questions to John Page, johnp@athensfirstumc.org.
February Agape
We will be collecting toothbrushes, toothpaste and sugar-free gum for our Mission Team to take with them to Costa Rica on March 6. Please drop these items in the basket in front of Tracy Trigleth's office behind reception
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YOUTH SCHEDULE
February 7, 2010
9:30 a.m. Role of Sex in Christian Living Retreat - Youth Session IV
9:45 a.m. FIRST WORD
1:00 p.m. Role of Sex in Christian Living Retreat -Combined Parent/Youth Final Session
4:00 p.m. WYC Officers' meeting
4:30 p.m. Combined Choir (6-12 grades)
6:00 p.m. FISH Night
7th Grade - NO FISH NIGHT due to RSCL Retreat
8th Grade - Mary Catherine McElroy's Home
(6:00 p.m.)(1160 Summit Oaks Dr., Watkinsville 30677)
9th/10th Grade - Mary Mason McWhorter's Home (5:30 p.m.)(1101 Summit Oaks Dr., Watkinsville 30677)
11th/12th Grade - Ben Terry's Home
(6:00 p.m.)(105 Tanner Bluff, Athens 30606)
This Week...February 7-February 13, 2010 Tuesday, February 9 7:15 a.m. Youth Brkfst @ Watkins.Waffle House 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 1 (Saye Scout Hut) Wednesday, February 10 7:15 a.m. Youth Brkfst @ Bchwood Chick-fil-A 4:30 p.m. Youth Area Open 6:30 p.m. Sr./Mid-high Bible Study Friday, February 12 6:30 p.m. Murder Mystery Dinner
UPCOMING. . .
February 14 Sr. Fun Valentine Tea March 19-20 Spiritual Life Retreat - Register online now!
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 Murder Mystery Dinner Friday, Feb 12
6:30 p.m.Hors'deurves Served
7:00 p.m. Mystery Begins
$15 Single Ticket
$25 Couples Ticket
Please book your spot online at
www.athensfirstumc.org Proceeds support the Philippines Summer Mission Team!
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Sunday, February 7
Luke 6:17-26
(Men's ministry retreat)
8:30 a.m. Worship Service
8:30 a.m. Preschool Nursery
& Sunday School
8:50 a.m. Partners Too Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Worship Service
9:45 a.m. First Word
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
4:30 p.m. Alleluia Ringers
WYC Combined Choir
Youth F.I.S.H Night
Women's Bible Study
Choral Festival Rehearasals for
Celebrate Choir
5:30 p.m. Carillon Ringers
Membership Matters
Ladies First!
7:00 p.m. College Age Bible Study
Monday, February 8
1 Corinthians 15:20-34
1:15 p.m. Monday Bible Study Group
5:00 p.m. Youth Basketball
6:00 p.m. Karate
7:30 p.m. Volleyball
Tuesday, February 9
2 Corinthians 1:12-19
7:15 a.m. Youth Breakfast (Watkinsville Waffle House)
1:00 p.m. Home School
4:30 p.m. Youth Basketball
5:30 p.m. CASA training
6:00 p.m. Karate
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
7:30 p.m. Volleyball
Wednesday, February 10
Luke 11:37-52
7:15 a.m. Youth Breakfast (Beechwood Chick-fil-a)
9:30 a.m. Wed. morning study group
Believing God Bible study
12:30 p.m. Believing God Bible study
3:00 p.m. Fun gym
(Cont'd)
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(Wednesday Cont'd)
4:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry
Lyric Choir
Celebrate Chimes
4:45 p.m. Book Group
5:15 p.m. Cherub, Celebrate,
Lyric Chimes, Sonshine & Joy Children's Choir
Express Bible Study
5:30 p.m. Chamber Ensemble
Wednesday Fellowship Meal
6:00 p.m. Knowing God's Covenant
6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Classes: Body by God
Mid-High Bible Study
Sr. High Bible Study
Disciple II, III
Companions in Christ
7:45 p.m. Young Life
8:00 p.m. Co-ed Volleyball
Thursday, February 11
Acts 3:11-16
9:00 a.m. Community Bible Study
1:00 p.m. Home School
4:30 p.m. Youth Basketball
5:00 p.m. Souper Supper
6:00 p.m. Karate
Friday, February 12
Acts 10:1-8
5:00 p.m. Youth Basketball
6:30 p.m. Murder Mystery Benefit
Saturday, February 13
Luke 10:21-24
8:30 a.m. Youth Basketball
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Wednesday Fellowship Dinner
February 10
Fried Chicken
Creamed Potatoes
Peas & Carrots
Rolls, Dessert, and Soups
Tea, Lemonade, and Coffee
Reservations required by noon on Tuesday (706-543-1442)
Cost is $6 for regular plate; $2 for pizza; $20 family max
Pizza available only by reservation;
please specify cheese or pepperoni.
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Financial Report
Budget for 2009 $2,217,633
Giving Goal through December $2,217,633
Amount Received through Dec. $2,255,858
Giving Goal for January $220,915
Amount given after 4 Sundays $221,855
Budget for 2010 $2,256,872
Debt Reduction (this period)
Current Bank Loan(s) Debt $2,000,000
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Attendance - January 31
Sunday School 321
8:30 a.m. Worship 132
9:45 a.m. 247
11:00 a.m. 757
Total Worship Services 1,136
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February Ushers
(8:30) Jim Belger, Ann Brown, Paul Brown, Don Crews, Larry Deal, Jim Lyons, Candler Meadors, Olan Moore, Bob Noble, Grace Rabek, Ken Reece, Keith Wilson
(9:45) Chris Bostdorff, David and Jane Disney, Mark Ellison, Tom Milton, Sharon Milton, Marvin Reynolds, Al Rogers, Bill Trigleth, Dave Matthews
(11:00) Bob Green, Nat Carmack, Pater Shedd, Marty Webb, Joe Crosland, Ben Ayers, Ken Daniel, Cliff McCoy |
Offering Stewards
Bob Booth & Charlie Grimes, co-chairman; Nat Belger, Charles Braucher, Nat Carmack, Henry Garrard, Al Hawley, Sean Rogers, Charlie Upchurch III.
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First Light Acolytes - Feb 7
(8:30) Caroline Block, Hayden Hudson,Torie Owers
(9:45) Chandler English, Morgan Maxwell, Cameron Hedges
(11:00) Jake Cona, Joe Jordan, Roby Redwine
Acolyte Manager: Richard Golden, Emily Harvel
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Nursery Parent Helpers - Feb 7
Babies: Help Needed
Beginning Walker: Melissa & Brandt Halbach
Toddlers: Heidi & Bradford Hill
2-Year-Olds: Sara & Mike Cook
3-Year-Olds: Jacquelyn & Brett Iley
4-Year-Olds: Marilyn & Ben Ayers
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