Traditional Service
in the Sanctuary
8:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
John Page Preaching:
"Are You A Part Or Apart?"
1 Corinthians 12.18-20, 27
Anthem:
8:30 service
"Take My Life"
arr. Chris Tomlin
9:45/11:00 service
"Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether"
Friedell
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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 25
Sunday School 300
8:30 a.m. worship 48
9:00 a.m. 262
11:00 a.m. 426
Total Worship 736
Financial Report
Budget for 2010
$2,257,132
Giving Goal Thru June
$1,055,109
Rcvd June
$1,167,392
goal July
$147,403
Amount given after 3 Sundays
$110,551
Debt Reduction Goal 2010 $100,000
Debt Reduction YTD
$15,588
Current Bank Loan(s) Debt $2,000,000 | |
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Nursery Parent Helpers - Aug 1
Crawlers/Walkers: Katie & Josh Byrd
Walkers/Todlers: Jill & Dax Weekley
Early 2's: Jackie & Colin Stokes
2-Year-Olds: Kelley & Trey Hester
3-Year-Olds: Laura & Harris Lowery
4-Year-Olds: Johnette Rodgers
First Light Acolytes Aug 1
8:30 Campbell Cona, Graham Lawrence, Anna Schramski
9:45 Mackenzie Bramblett, Hayden Hudson, Matthew Ward
11:00 William English, Morgan Maxwell
Acolyte Managers: Richard Golden, Emily Harvel | |
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August 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) 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, Nathan King, Al Hawley, Sean Rogers, Charlie Upchurch III.
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Member News
In Sympathy
Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to:
Joe and Ruth Ann Lariscy and children on the loss of his mother, Ramona Lariscy, in Sylvania, Georgia.
Greg and Robin Stewart and children on the loss of his mother, Annie R. Stewart.
Kim and Ben Griffith and children on the loss of her father, Beynon Lynch, on July 16 in Athens, Georgia.
Austin A. Kesler on the loss of his brother, Donald E. Kesler, on July 19 in Hull, Georgia.
Altar Flowers
The flowers on the altar, August 1, are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Martha Jim and John Thurmond and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clement by Mr. and Mrs. John W. Thurmond, Jr.
New MembersWe welcome to the First United Methodist Family:
Ken and Liz Besecker, 135 Bar H Court, Athens, Georgia 30605. (706) 353-2155.
John and Leslie Dorris, 725 Cobb Street, Athens, Georgia 30606. (706) 227-3276. Children, John and Wats, join as baptized members.
Heather Grace, 1120 Lake Wellbrook Drive, Athens, Georgia 30606. (706) 769-9041. She has two children, Morgan and Reagan.
Joseph and Paula Miles, 116 Colonial Drive, Athens, Georgia 30606. (706) 543-3391.
Rusty and Monica Stewart, 195 Greystone Terrace, Athens, Georgia 30606. (706) 395-6084. They have a daughter, Bess.
Bob and Holly Warnock, 1060 Riverhill Drive, Bishop, Georgia 30621. (706) 769-9252.
Baptism
Charles Daxon Langley received the Sacrament of Baptism on July 18 in our Sanctuary. He is the son of Dax and Valerie Langley and the grandson of Chuck and Patsy Vickery.
New Arrival
Congratulations to:
Jonathan and Stephanie Limbert on the birth of their daughter, Emma Leighton, on July 17.
Keith and Carol Anne Kelley on the birth of their twins, Michael Terence and Jenna Aldon, on July 23.
Andrew and Emmy Scruggs on the birth of their son, Samuel Bentley Scruggs, on July 24. Samuel is the grandson of Lewis Scruggs and Jerry Epting.
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Fellowship Announcements
Regular Worship Schedule in August
Please note that we will return to our regular worship schedule beginning August 1 (8:30, 9:45 and 11:00).
Church-wide Ministry Fair
Drop by the gym on Sunday, August 8, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. to learn more about the ministries of our church! Everyone has a gift, a talent, a call, a place to serve - just imagine where your place might be.
Church-wide Barbeque
Join us for barbeque and fellowship at Sandy Creek Park on Sunday, August 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. You don't want to miss it!
August Agape
We will be collecting school supplies for children in need. Backpacks, pencils, erasers, spiral notebooks, pens, crayons, etc. Please drop in basket near reception if you would like to help. |
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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.
Beth Moore Women's Bible StudyThere will be a new bible study from Beth Moore, Breaking Free, beginning on Wednesday, August 25, to November 10. Two classes will be offered: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. Childcare will not be available. If you are interested, please sign up by emailing jstrickland@bellsouth.net or hweston43@charter.net. Cost is $17 (includes study book).
New Sunday School Class
A new Sunday School class for young folks is forming - couples and singles are welcome! It begins Sunday, August 15, in room 256 at 11:00 a.m. This scripture-based class will be led by Chris and Julie Caldwell and Russ and Cookie Daniel. Please join us! |
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