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Traditional Service
in the Sanctuary
8:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Chuck Hodges
Preaching
"Just Showing Up is
Never Enough"
Matthew 21:1-11
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Anthem:
(8:30) "Resurrection"
by N. Sponberg
(9:45 & 11:00)"Lift Up Your Heads" G.F. Handel
(from Messiah) 11:00 a.m. worship service is broadcast on WRFC 960 AM each Sunday and online at www.960theref.com |
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Wednesday March 31
Beef Tips w/Red Rice
Peas and Carrots
Biscuit, Dessert, and Soups
Tea, Lemonade, and Coffee
Roll, 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;
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Attendance - March 14
Sunday School 258
8:30 a.m. worship 145
9:45 a.m. 208
11:00 a.m. 577
Total Worship 930
Financial Report
Budget for 2010
$2,257,132
Giving Goal Feb
$378,927
Amount Rcvd Feb.
$424,877
Giving goal Mar
$187,518
Amount given after 1 Sunday
$49,954
Debt Reduction Goal 2010 $100,000
Debt Reduction YTD
$4,004
Current Bank Loan(s) Debt $2,000,000 |
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Nursery Parent Helpers - March 28
Babies: Jamie & Gary McFalls
Beginning Walker: Chip & Wendy Holland
Toddlers: Paula & Derrick Lemons
2-Year-Olds: Brian & Susan Brodrick
3-Year-Olds: Alison & Bryan McCullick
4-Year-Olds: HELP NEEDED
First Light Acolytes March 21
8:30 - Campbell Cona, Graham Lawrence, Anna Schramski
9:45 - Mackenzie Bramblett, Hayden Hudson, Tesh Paris
11:00 - William English, Morgan Maxwell, Neal Timberlake, Wesley Terrell
Acolyte Managers: Richard Golden, Emily Harvel |
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March 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) Charlie Barron, Mike Wanner, Mark Graham, Mike McCord, Jim Cooper, Charlie Upchurch III |
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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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Member News
New Arrival
Congratulations to:
Michael and Leah York on the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth McMillan, on January 29.
Wedding BellsCongratulations to:Alaina Sullivan and Nicholas Granade who were married on March 20 in our Sanctuary. Baptism
Logan Jennings Small received the Sacrament of Baptism on March 21 in our Sanctuary. Logan is the son of Chip and Julie Small.
Walter Thomson Sams received the Sacrament of Baptism on March 21 in our Sanctuary. Thomson is the son of Gus and Natalie Sams. Altar Flowers
The greenery for Palm Sunday is placed on the altar to the glory of God by the Altar Guild.
Autodebit or Drafting of Regular Scheduled Contributions
Athens FUMC now has a new feature offered by our local bank. We have the ability to automatically draft or debit your personal bank account for your monthly, bi-monthly, or weekly tithe or offering. This is a plan to simplify and eliminate check writing for those of you who contribute a select amount on a regularly scheduled basis. If you have interest or questions about this new feature, please contact David Walton at 706-543-1442. We are not able to do online payments for activities or tithing just yet, but this is great step towards making life a little easier for our members. |
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Fellowship Announcements
New Adult ClassPlease join us for fellowship and Bible study on Sunday mornings at 10:00. We are "The Flock" and are temporarily meeting in Hancock Hall. Contact Luci Furlow for more information - lucifurlow@gmail.com or 706-424-0959 Men's Ministry DinnerMark Tuesday, April 20, 6:30 p.m. for the next Men's Dinner and Program, "Faith in Sports." Following the meal, we'll hear from current and former athletes about how their faith influences their lives and pursuits. Register online at www.athensfirstumc.org
Church Council Meeting
Our next Church Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 29, at 5:30 p.m. in Hancock Hall. We will have a brief Charge Conference prior to the meeting to approve minister compensation.
Easter Lilies
Lilies will once again be placed on our altar for Easter Sunday services. They may be purchased for $10 in memory or in honor of a loved one. Orders with payment must be placed at the church office or by mail by Thursday, March 25. Lilies may be picked up on Sunday, April 4, after the 11:00 service. |
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Discipleship & Missions
March Agape
This month we will be collecting 300 boxes/bottles of laundry detergent and 1100 rolls of toilet paper for those in need at The Great Day of Service. Please drop any items in the basket near reception desk on the main floor.
Blood Saves Lives Make an effort to give blood on Wednesday, April 14, from 2-7 p.m. in the church gym. Plenty of slots are open. To sign up, contact tracy@athensfirstumc.org. There will be no gym activities that evening. Great Day of Service is ComingMark your calendar for Saturday, April 17 at 8:30 a.m. It's the Great Day of Service! Projects for all ages, some good for parents and children together, some outside, some inside--all focused on serving others. Be looking for project details and sign-ups in coming weeks.
T-shirt Design ContestWant to win $50? Want to gain the honor of having the winning design for the Great Day of Service Commerative T-Shirt? Then pull out your art/design skills, and get started. Deadline for designs is Wednesday, March 31. Email johnp@athensfirstumc.org for guidelines/requirements. |
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Bible Study and Learning Options
New Men's Study
Wild At Heart Men's Study begins on Tuesday, April 6, at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 and covers cost of the DVD and book used for the group. Register soon as spots are filling up quickly, www.athensfirstumc.org Questions? Contact Keith Wilson, kwilson99@charter.net
Confirmation Class for Adults & Older Youth
This class is for adults and older youth [7th to 12th grade] who desire to be baptized and confirmed and to join AFUMC. There are seven sessions that lead to the important step of claiming faith in Jesus Christ. Classes begin on Wednesday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 119. Class participants will be invited to celebrate their baptisms, confirmation and membership in the church on Pentecost Sunday, May 23. Please contact Martha Aenchbacher, martha@athensfirstumc.org if interested. |
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