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Traditional Service
in the Sanctuary
8:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Chuck Hodges
Preaching
"Good News in a Bad News World"
Matthew 28:1-10
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Anthem:
"Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem" Charles Villiers Stanford
Sung by the Sanctuary Choir with the Brass Ensemble 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 April 7 Fried Chicken
vegetables
Creamed Potatoes
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;
please specify cheese or pepperoni. |
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Attendance - March 28
Sunday School 415
8:30 a.m. worship 114
9:45 a.m. 264
11:00 a.m. 692
Total Worship 1,070
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 3 Sundays
$137,139
Debt Reduction Goal 2010 $100,000
Debt Reduction YTD
$4,568
Current Bank Loan(s) Debt $2,000,000 |
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Nursery Parent Helpers - April 4
Babies: HELP NEEDED
Beginning Walker: HELP NEEDEDToddlers: HELP NEEDED
2-Year-Olds: HELP NEEDED
3-Year-Olds: HELP NEEDED
4-Year-Olds: HELP NEEDED
First Light Acolytes April 4
8:30 - Lauren Covington, Taylor Lawrence, Parissa Shedd
9:45 - Anna Buchanan, Madeline Jackson, Eliza Petersen, Hayley Whitmore
11:00- -Jennifer Golden, Larsen Block, Lauren Griffith, Sarah Whatley
Acolyte Managers: Richard Golden, Emily Harvel |
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April 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) Al Hawley, Charles Grimes, Henry Folsom, Tom Henson, Fred Blake, Henry Garrard, Matt Hawley, Nat Belger.
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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
In Sympathy
Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to:
Ken and Jackie Carson on the loss of his mother, Sarah Sue Bennett Carson, on March 27 in Commerce, Georgia.
New Members
We welcome to the First United Methodist Family:
Reid and Stephanie Langley, 522 Harris Drive, Bethlehem, Georgia 30620.
Altar Flowers
The Easter lilies on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory or in honor of all loved ones.
Sunday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the AFUMC Sanctuary.
Come hear the Wesleyan Youth Choir sing the stories depicted in our stained glass window medallions.
The concert is free - a love offering will be taken to support the AFUMC Youth Music Ministry. |
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Fellowship Announcements
Easter Lilies
Lilies will once again be placed on our altar for Easter Sunday services. The names of those persons being honored will be printed in a special bulletin, available at worship this Sunday, April 4. The lilies may be picked up after the 11:00 Easter Service in the Sanctuary. They may also be picked up in Hancock Hall during office hours on Monday or by noon on Tuesday.
New Adult Class
Please 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 Dinner
Put 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 Charlie Whittemore, former UGA Wide Receiver, Chris Davis, starting Left Guard and Brandon Boykin, starting Cornerback/Special Teams. Cost is $10. Register online at www.athensfirstumc.org under EVENT REGISTRATIONS (main page).
Great Day of Service Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Supporting the Philippines Mission Trip
Saturday, April 17, 7:30 a.m. in Hancock Hall Join us for a hearty pancake breakfast, and do good with every bite! Donations accepted at the door. |
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Discipleship & Missions
April Agape
Before Saturday, April 17th, we need your help in collecting 600 bars of soap, 254 laundry detergent containers and 1,061 rolls of toilet paper for giveaway at the Great Day of Service. Please drop off in the collection basket in front of Tracy Trigleth's office behind reception. We thank you in advance!!!
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 Coming
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 17th at 8:30 a.m. It's the GREAT DAY OF SERVICE! We need your help in Food Distribution for the needy, Medical Checkups, Stuffing Pillows, Writing Cards to Soldiers, Painting, Landscaping & much more! Details available online at www.athensfirstumc.org or emailing tracy@athensfirstumc.org with specific questions. |
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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 five sessions that lead to the important step of claiming faith in Jesus Christ. Class will now begin on Wednesday, April 14, 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.
Young Married Couples Study
Young Married Couples that do not have children: Please join us for a
6-week Sunday School class beginning Sunday, April 11, 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. in the John Wesley Room (Rich, will you add the room number) where we'll study the book of Ephesians to answer the question "How Do You Walk the Walk You Talk?" It will be a time of fellowship and deepening of discipleship. If you have questions, contact Julie Caldwell, jpowell@negia.net, 706-540-0042.
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