Traditional Service
in the Sanctuary
8:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Chuck Hodges
Preaching:
"The Problem with Problems"
Mark 6:45-52
Anthem:
8:30 service
"Faith Small as a Mustard Seed"
9:45/11:00 service
"Make a Joyful Noise"
Helgen
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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
New Time
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
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 - August 1
Sunday School 237
8:30 a.m. worship 190
9:45 a.m. 169
11:00 a.m. 332
Total Worship 691
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 4 Sundays
$160,300
Debt Reduction Goal 2010 $100,000
Debt Reduction YTD
$17.783
Current Bank Loan(s) Debt $2,000,000 | |
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Nursery Parent Helpers - Aug 8
Crawlers/Walkers: Susan & Brian Brodrick
Walkers/Todlers: Carrie & Lanier Scruggs
Early 2's: April & Mike Pilcher
2-Year-Olds: Rosalie & Micah Harris
3-Year-Olds: Kasee & John Laster
4-Year-Olds: Pam and Bob Rogan
First Light Acolytes Aug 8
8:30 - Lauren Covington, Sarah Whatley, Parissa Shedd 9:45 - Lauren Griffith, Madeline Jackson 11:00 - Jennifer Golden, Larsen Block
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:
Nic Colon and his family in the loss of his Grandfather in Puerto Rico. Altar Flowers
The flowers on the altar, August 8, are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Branch Howe by his wife, Anne, and family.
The flowers in the narthex, August 8, are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Chester Witherington by Nancy Witherington and family.
The flowers on the chest in the narthex and on the chest at the side entrance of the sanctuary, August 8, are from the wedding of Laura Barron and David Elmer who were married in our sanctuary on August 7. They are in loving memory of her grandparents, Joseph and Jacqueline Collins, who were married in this sanctuary 63 years ago and in honor of her grandparents, Lalla and Charlie Barron.
New Arrival
Congratulations to:
Rusty and Monica Stewart on the birth of their son, William Hodges, on July 27. Hodges is the grandson of Chuck and Penny Hodges.
Travis and Janna Oliver Nimmo on the birth of their daughter, Karoline Lee, on April 25. Karoline is the granddaughter of Cliff and Jan Oliver.
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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. WANTED: American Christian Friends!
Opening your heart and your home to an international student is a wonderful way to share the love of Christ! Just imagine what it must be like to be a foreigner in another country-with different customs, strange foods, and a language that is not your own. Having an American friend would surely be a great blessing! And, meeting people from other cultures can also be an enriching experience for you and your family! Please join us on Sunday, August 29, at 6:30 p.m. in room 255 to explore the possibility of befriending an international student through our church's International Friendship Program. Practical guidelines will be presented along with a chance to ask questions before any commitment is made. Many international students desire a friend like you and have already submitted applications to us! Please come and make a difference in their lives! If you cannot attend the training, but would like additional details, please contact our church's International Student Ministry director, Ms. Lynn Bryant, at Athens1stism@aol.com or 706-202-9017.
A Samaritan Counseling Moment (from Lacy Camp)
To love as Christ loves is to make a conscious moral choice of an attitude in relation to a person or group of people. In the values incarnate in the life of Jesus, this attitude is one of respect, caring, and compassion. It is a conscious choice of seeing the image of God in every person. It involves imagining that every attitude and behavior of the other person comes out of, and is understandable in light of, their life experience. Christ's love also trusts that the experience of Church - the fellowship of faith - transforms people's life experience, facilitating the development of love.
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Bible Study and Learning Options
Two New Book Groups opportunities
Do you enjoy reading and discussing books with big ideas? You're invited to be part of a Book Group. There are two opportunities: Beginning Wednesday, September 8, one meets 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. in room 261, and the second meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the same room. New participants are welcome. Contact for early group is Cindy and George Kuhlman, 706-543-9511. Contact for later group is April Webb, 706-546-6274.
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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