Traditional Service
in the Sanctuary
8:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Chuck Hodges
Preaching:
"Winning Isn't Everything,
It's The Only Thing"
Romans 6:1-11
Anthem:
8:30 service
"In Christ I am a New Creation"
by J. Caldwell
9:45 / 11:00 service
Callie Waller, Soloist
(Sanctuary Choir on Retreat)
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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 September 1
Baked Pork Chops
Creamed Potatoes
Black Eyed Peas
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 22
Sunday School 427
8:30 a.m. worship 138
9:45 a.m. 358
11:00 a.m. 667
Total Worship 1,163
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 3 Sundays
$129,739
Debt Reduction Goal 2010 $100,000
Debt Reduction YTD
$20,796
Additional donations from BBQ $76,107
Total Debt Reduction
$96,903
Current Bank Loan(s) Debt $2,000,000 | |
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Nursery Parent Helpers - Aug 29
Crawlers/Walkers: Russell and Sarah Bennett
Walkers/Toddlers: Wayne & Kelli Dean
Early 2's: Hal & Brett Jackson
2-Year-Olds: Russ & Michelle Bell
3-Year-Olds: Michael & Leah York
4-Year-Olds: Carole & Bert Lumpkin
First Light Acolytes Aug 29
8:30 - Will Cunningham, Morgan Maxwell, Seth Taylor
9:45 - Lewis Clarke, Joe Jordan, Elizabeth Redwine
11:00 - Alley Howell, Anna Alyssa McCoy
Acolyte Managers: William English, 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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Ingredients for a Great Day:
Food, Fun and Fellowship
Sunday, August 15, was a very hot day. It was also a wonderful day in the life of our church. For those of you who gathered at our churchwide barbecue, you already know about which I speak. There were more than four hundred people there. We had the over ninety crowd and the under nine months and every age in between. There was wonderful music. Julie Caldwell put together a great band who played all the old favorites. Individuals and Sunday School classes made the picnic happen. Chairs, tables, flowers, paper products, drinks - all these things just seemed to appear (with a lot of hard work and coordination over the weeks before and behind the scene). And there was food. Boy, was there ever food. Henry Garrard has the best barbecue in town. His wife, Carolyn, makes a fabulous barbecue sauce. With the help of loyal church friends they produced more barbecue than we could consume, and we tried. And there were miles and miles (okay, maybe it was yards and yards) of covered dishes. There isn't a dish you can mention that wasn't there. Good eatin'!
But the best part of the day was the fellowship. What a fabulous fun church family we have. Old members caught up with each other and new members were warmly embraced. It was great. Did I mention it was hot? It was so hot, but we had so much fun. Lots of fun. And in the midst of all this, we had some empowering words from our senior minister, Chuck Hodges, and we passed the baskets for donations towards our church debt. When all was counted, we collected $76,107. With additional gifts, we have made a payment of $96,903 towards reducing our debt and our 2010 goal of paying off $100,000. Our members are generous.
The next time you see the words Churchwide Barbecue in the Steeple, clear your calendar. You will be blessed in so many ways. God is good.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this day possible. Margie SheddChair, Trustees |
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Member News
New Members
We welcome to the First United Methodist Family:
Ed and Paige Allen, 125 Wexford Place, Athens, Georgia 30606, (706) 548-0887. Children, Elizabeth and Ben Guess, also join.
Shane Dodgen, 310 Research Dr. Athens, Georgia 30605,
(864) 993-8100.
Altar Flowers
The flowers on the altar, August 29, are given to the glory of God and in honor of Mrs. James B. Matthews, Jr. and in loving memory of Mr. James B. Matthews, Jr. by Mr. and
Mrs. James B. Matthews III and family.
Wedding Bells
Congratulations to:
Claire DeMersseman and Tyler Grigsby who were married on July 20 at Wesley United Methodist Church on St. Simons Island. Claire is the daughter of Paul and Sue DeMersseman.
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Fellowship Announcements
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.
Golf Tournament
Enjoy 18 holes of golf at Athens Country Club on September 27, to benefit Interfaith Hospitality Network, a ministry to homeless families. Entry fee is $135 per person, and includes 18 holes, green fees, cart, lunch, 19th-hole cookout, and prizes. Contact Bill Hopper at 706-540-0857, bhopper@tnbg.net
Life Line Screening
On September 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Life Line Screening will offer stroke screening in Hancock Hall. A stroke, vascular disease and heart rhythm test package is offered for $139 by appointment (1-800-324-1851). Members of Athens First United Methodist Church are eligible to receive a free bone density screening by calling 678-462-3702. Please note that Life Line Screening
does not accept medical insurance or Medicare. For
more information, please contact the church office,
706-543-1442. |
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Bible Study and Learning Options
Understanding The Holy Spirit
Know much about the Third Person of the Trinity? Come learn about the Holy Spirit from Scripture. Wednesdays, beginning September 1, 5-6 p.m. Five weeks, led by Pastor John. Register online at www.athensfirstumc.org.
Beth Moore Women's Bible Study
There will be a new Bible study from Beth Moore, Breaking Free, beginning on Wednesdays through November 10. Two classes will be offered: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 p.m. to 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! 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!
Prayer Shawl Ministry
You are invited to join a group of expert and novice knitters and crocheters as we create prayer shawls by praying as they knit the shawls. Completed prayer shawls are prayed for by the group and given to those who have special needs so that as they wrap in a shawl the prayers of the ministry surrounds the recipient. The group meets weekly on Wednesday evenings on a come-as-you-can basis between 4:45 and 5:30 p.m. in the parlor at the top of the elevator near the Hancock Street entrance. Come join us or work at home as you prefer. For more information, email Dianne Morrison at dianne.morrison@gmail.com or call 706-353-0447. |
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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.
New Bible Study
Entering the Psalms: Meeting God in Scripture is a 6-week study that opens the door to experience the Psalms in a new way! Group will meet on Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. September 8 through October 20. Preparation is 15 minutes a day. No previous Bible study required.Register online or call church office, 706-543-1442. The book is $10.00. For Information, contact: Dianne Morrison, dianne.morrison@gmail.com 706-353-0447. |
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