Traditional Service
in the Sanctuary
8:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Chuck Hodges
Preaching:
"A Room Called Remember"
Psalm 105:1-5
Anthem:
8:30 service
"You Are So Good to Me"
by M. Powell
9:45 / 11:00 service
"Marching to Zion"
arr. Ferguson
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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
Wednesday August 18
Alamozest Fried Chicken
Potatoes Au Gratin
Culinary Mixed Vegetables
Rolls, Dessert, and Soups
Tea, Lemonade, and Coffee
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;
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Attendance - August 8
Sunday School 237
8:30 a.m. worship 131
9:45 a.m. 279
11:00 a.m. 529
Total Worship 939
Financial Report
Budget for 2010
$2,257,132
Giving Goal Thru July
$1,202,512
Rcvd July
$1,327,693
goal August
$165,975
Amount given after 1 Sunday
$34,985
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 15
Crawlers/Walkers: Beau & Hillary Seagraves
Walkers/Toddlers: NEED HELP
Early 2's: Chip & Wendy Holland
2-Year-Olds: Rutledge & Lasseter
3-Year-Olds: Susan & Todd Smith
4-Year-Olds: Charlie & Shohn Calvin
First Light Acolytes Aug 15
8:30 - Curry Cross, Lake Lindsay, Savannah Smith 9:45 - Eliza Petersen, Wesley Terrell, Allie Petersen 11:00 - Kait Walker, Erin McCollum, Garrett Walker
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 Memoriam
Julia Van Mol
August 6, 2010
Evelyn Nicholson
August 7, 2010
In Sympathy
Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to:
Gordon Van Mol and family on the loss of his wife, Julia, on August 6 in White Plains, Georgia.
Victor Nicholson and family on the loss of his wife, Evelyn, on August 7 in Athens, Georgia.
Altar Flowers
The flowers on the altar, August 15, are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Carol M. Ridlehuber by their children and grandchildren.
The flowers in the narthex, August 15, are from the wedding of Aimee Driver and Donnie Dean who were married in our sanctuary on August 14.
New Arrival
Congratulations to:
Kelli and Harrison Camp on the birth of their daughter, Lily Marie Camp, on July 30. Lily is the granddaughter of Tom and Lacy Camp.
BaptismMatilda Anne Hon received the Sacrament of Baptism on August 8 in our Sanctuary. She is the daughter of Derek and Nikki Hon.
Drew Oliver Norton received the Sacrament of Baptism on August 8 in our Sanctuary. He is the son of Jason and Christy Norton.
Wedding Bells
Congratulations to:
Laura Barron and David Elmer who were married on August 7 in our Sanctuary. Laura is the daughter of Charlie and Leslie Barron and the granddaughter of Charlie and Lalla Barron.
New Members
We welcome to the First United Methodist Family:
Michael and Traci Brown, 1404 Shenandoah Drive, Watkinsville, Georgia 30677. (770) 380-8463. Children, Hollis, Drew and Kendall, join as baptized members.
Lisa Collett, 101 Davis Street, Apartment C8, Athens, Georgia 30606. (615) 390-3820.
Jason and Christy Norton, 435 Fortson Drive, Athens, Georgia 30606. Son, Drew, joins as a baptized member.
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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).
August Senior Fun Luncheon
Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 26, at 12:30 in Hancock Hall. The entertainment will be a musical and vocal program by Archie Jordan. Mr. Jordan has written many songs that you will recognize and which were recorded by many great soloists. Please make your reservation today by calling the church office at
706-543-1442.
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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Discipleship and Missions
Costa Rica Informational Meeting
There will be a meeting on Sunday, August 29, at
12:15 p.m. in Hull Dining Room to discuss a mission trip to Costa Rica in the March of 2011. Please attend if you have an interest in going on this trip. Missy Jackson will be leading the meeting. Her email is missyljack@hotmail.com or 706-207-9360.
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