Camp Meeting Worship Schedule
8:30 a.m. Chapel
Communion Service
9:00 a.m. &
11:00 a.m.
Camp Meeting Worship in Sanctuary
Rev. Dr. Gary L. Whetstone Preaching 7-25"Holy Nagging - A Step Beyond Routine. "
Luke 11:1-13
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ONLINE STREAMINGOF THE 11:00 a.m. SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE, JUST CLICK LINK ON FRONT PAGE OF THE WEBSITE
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 Night Supper
Will resume on
Wednesday, August 18
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 -
July 4 July 11
Sunday School 135 148
8:30 a.m. worship 47 58
9:00 a.m. 298 385
11:00 a.m. 502 551
Total Worship 861 983
Financial Report
Budget for 2010
$2,257,132
Giving Goal June
$1,055,109
Rcvd June
$1,167,392
goal July
$147,403
Amount given after 1 Sunday
$38,407
Debt Reduction Goal 2010 $100,000
Debt Reduction YTD
$12,333
Current Bank Loan(s) Debt $2,000,000 | |
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Nursery Parent Helpers - July 25
Crawler/Walker: HELP NEEDED
Walker/Crawler:Holly & Nat Belger
Early 2's: Meghan & Henry Garrard
2-Year-Olds: HELP NEEDED
3-Year-Olds: Melissa & Eric Pennington
4-Year-Olds: Dana & Darrell Stumler
First Light Acolytes July 25
9:00 - Jake Cona, Roby Redwine
11:00 - Torie Owers, Cameron Hedges
Acolyte Managers: Richard Golden, Emily Harvel | |
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July 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
(9:00) 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, Nathan King, Al Hawley, Sean Rogers, Charlie Upchurch III.
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Member News
In Memoriam
Mary Mills McNamara
June 29, 2010
Nancy Butts Thompson
July 3, 2010
In Sympathy
Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to:
Al Thompson on the loss of his wife, Nancy Butts Thompson, on
July 3 in Athens, Georgia.
Taylor and Mary Carroll Murray and children, Emma, Kate and Tom, on the loss of Taylor's mother, Nancy Butts Thompson, on July 3 in Athens, Georgia.
Carla and Dennis Bullock and children, Bridget, Joshua, Elijah and Jax, on the loss of Carla's mother, Helen Louise Spray, on July 2 in Athens, Georgia.
Alex and Marty Keller on the loss of Alex's father, Dr. Paul Keller, on July 4 in Athens, Georgia.
Susanne and Woody Chastain on the loss of Susanne's father, Dr. Paul Keller, on July 4 in Athens, Georgia.
Andy and Michael Keller; Melaney and David Perno and children; and Kelley and Cole Barks and children on the loss of their grandfather, Dr. Paul Keller, on July 4 in Athens, Georgia.
Altar Flowers
The flowers in the narthex on July 11 are from the wedding of Lauren Garrard and David Moore. They are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. Charles Wills,Henry Garrard,Jr.,Margaret Garrard Bradley, Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Moore and Mr. And Mrs. Richard Darling.
The flowers on the altar on July 18 are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Joseph R. Hooten by Mrs. Cecilia Hooten and family.
The flowers in the narthex on July 18 are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Horace E. Bell by Trina, Stephen, Taylor and Graham Lawrence.
The flowers on the altar on July25 are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Johnie Evans and Robert and Reta Brown by Carole and Emmett Langley and Susan Whitehead.
New MembersWe welcome to the First United Methodist Family:
Dana Harrell, 100 Maison Dr #166, Athens, Georgia 30605,
706-850-5311.
Baptism
Hampton Richard Davis received the Sacrament of Baptism on July 11 in our Sanctuary. Hamp is the son of Tyler and Bethany Davis.
New Arrival
Congratulations to:
Jim and Ann Thompson on the birth of their daughter, Caroline Sanders, on June 24. Caroline is the granddaughter of Gene and Margaret Howard.
Dutch and Mary Beth Guest on the birth of their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, on July 9. Sarah Beth is the granddaughter of Mack and Camilla Guest.
Wedding BellsCongratulations to:
Lauren Garrard and David Moore who were married on July 10 in our Sanctuary. Lauren is the daughter of Carolyn and Henry Garrard. |
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Fellowship Announcements
Senior Fun Luncheon
The next luncheon will be on Thursday, July 22 at
12:30 p.m. in Hancock Hall. Mark your calendars, and make plans to attend. More details to come in the next Steeple. RSVP early to cookied@athensfirstumc.org or 706-543-1442.
Men's Dinner
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 23, 6:30 p.m. for the next Men's dinner and program.
Thank You From Children's Music Ministry
A huge THANKS to all the participants, youth volunteers, adult teachers, and adult volunteers who make Music and Arts Week such a success! THANK YOU for joining our M.A.S.S 2010!
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Bible Study and Learning Options
Great Passages Bible Study
Register now for the Summer Bible Study, held on the first Wednesday of each month:
August 4: Micah 6:8 "What God Wants"
Our time runs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., so bring your lunch, your Bible, and a friend. Register
at www.athensfirstumc.org or call Pastor John
706-543-1442 x 203.
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