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Athens First United Methodist Church Baptism of the Lord January 11, 2015 8:30, 9:45 & 11:00 a.m.

Welcome

We’re glad you’re here! Thank you for joining us today. Members of this congregation have been gathering here to worship since 1804, when our church was formed to minister to the Native American and European settlers in Athens. Over the past two centuries our congregation has changed, but our mission remains the same: to make disciples of Jesus Christ. We are inspired by the words of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, who encouraged believers to “do all the good you can, in all the ways you can.” At Athens First United Methodist, there are many ways to get involved, grow in your faith, and do good in our community. If you are unable to attend worship in person, each Sunday our 11:00 a.m. service is broadcast on WRFC 960 AM, and our 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. services are live-streamed on our website at athensfirstumc.org/webcast.

Nursery

Our nursery is available for infants through four-year-olds on Sundays from 8:15 a.m.– 12:15 p.m. The nursery area is located on the first floor of the building, off the Washington Street entrance.

Children

Worship activity bags (age appropriate for all preschool and elementary children) are available every Sunday in the narthex and by the south entrance of the sanctuary. Children’s Church is held for children in kindergarten through second grade and follows the Children’s Message during 11:00 a.m. worship all Sundays except for Communion Sundays.

Sunday School

We offer Sunday School for all ages, kindergarten through adult, each Sunday from 9:45– 10:45 a.m. For a list of adult Sunday School classes and locations, visit athensfirstumc.org/ adultsundayschool.

Connect

We are blessed to have a large congregation. Because of this, we offer many programs and ministries. It can be overwhelming trying to decide where to get involved. If you would like a buddy to guide you along this process, please notify a Helper. Helpers serve as part of our Welcome Ministry team. Look for them in the narthex or near the altar. You can also contact a Helper through our website athensfirstumc.org/helper. Another great way to learn about the life of our church is through attending a Newcomer Orientation held every second Sunday of the month at 9:45 and 11 a.m. We also encourage you to visit our website, athensfirstumc.org, for information about our ministries, to register for events, and to listen to sermons from our sermon archive. Visit athensfirstumc.org/thesteeple to sign up for our weekly newsletter, the eSteeple. You can also connect with us via social media. Find us @athens_firstumc on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. Our church office is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. If you need assistance, please call 706-543-1442.

The Worship of God

*Please stand as you are able. The congregation speaks or sings the text in bold type.

Gathering The flowers on the

altar are given to the glory of God and in

loving memory

of Mrs. Lucile

Mars Bridges by

her grandchildren, Roger and Renee

Alexander, Ivan Renka and

David and

Elisabetta Renka.

THE PR ELU DE

“There Is A Fountain” | Hustad W ELCOME A ND OPENING PR AY ER

Beth Dickinson

Praise & Thanksgiving * THE PROCESSIONA L H Y M N 608

“This is the Spirit’s Entry Now” | AZMON

* THE PR AY ER FOR BA P TISM A L R ENEWA L

Eternal God, at the baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Grant that all who are baptized into his name may keep the covenant they have made and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior. Pour out your Spirit on us again that we may be faithful to our baptismal calling, and that we may earnestly desire the communion of Christ’s body and blood. Enable us to serve the poor of your people and all who need your love, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

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* THE GLOR I A PATR I

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

* THE PA SSING OF THE PE ACE Daughter of

Catherine &

Philip Daugherty

THE SACR A MEN T OF BA P TISM

9:45 a.m.| Sarah Parris Daugherty Sarah, Sarah, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you too. We this day do all agree a child of God you’ll always be. Sarah, Sarah, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you too. THE PR AY ERS OF THE PEOPLE A ND THE LOR D’S PR AY ER

Betsy Butler Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

Proclamation of the Word THE OFFER ING

THE OFFERTORY A N THEM

8:30 a.m. | Special Music



9:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. | “Living Water of Life” | David Lantz

Sung by the Sanctuary Choir; Beth Baile, flute Are you thirsty for the Master, for the God of all creation? Come through Jesus to the Father, through the life sustaining vine. Drink deeply from the living water of life; drink deeply. Drink deeply from the endless water of life; drink deeply. Like the waters of the Jordan, He will nourish and sustain us. Come through Jesus to the Father, drink the life of love divine. Like the woman at the well, we are human and with sin. Come through Jesus to the Father, feel His quenching deep within. Come through Jesus to the Father. Taste the water of all life.

* THE DOXOLOGY

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God the source of all our gifts! WORSHIP BULLETIN |2

Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! THE SCR IP T UR E R E A DING

Mark 4:1-11 Again Jesus began to teach by the lake. The crowd that gathered around him was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the water’s edge. 2 He taught them many things by parables, and in his teaching said: 3 “Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 5 Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 6 But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. 7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants, so that they did not bear grain. 8 Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up, grew and produced a crop, some multiplying thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times.” 9 Then Jesus said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.” 10 When he was alone, the Twelve and the others around him asked him about the parables. 11 He told them, “The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside everything is said in parables.” THE MESSAGE

“Just Say Yes” | Chuck Hodges

Response to the Word

THE CONGR EGATIONA L R E A FFIR M ATION OF THE BA P TISM A L COV ENA N T THE IN TRODUC TION A ND PR AY ER THE R EN U NCI ATION OF SIN

Do you in the presence of God and this congregation renew the solemn vow and promise made at your baptism? I do. Do you truly and earnestly repent of your sins? I do. WORSHIP BULLETIN | 3

Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Savior, put your whole trust in his grace, and promise to serve him as your Lord, in union with the church which Christ has opened to people of all ages, nations, and races? I do. According to the grace given to you, will you remain faithful members of Christ’s holy church and serve as Christ’s representatives in the world? I will. THE TH A NKSGI V ING OV ER THE WATER THE R E A FFIR M ATION OF FA ITH

Persons are invited to come forward, touch the water in the font, and remember their baptism. The altar will be available for prayer. THE PR AY ER A F TER THE R E A FFIR M ATION

Father in heaven, at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Grant that all who are baptized into his name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, One God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Sending Forth * THE BLESSING

* THE CHOR A L R ESPONSE

We receive your blessing, we receive your grace as we walk in the light shining from your face. May the peace you give change the way that we live. We receive your blessing as we leave this place.

* POSTLU DE

“Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” | Smith

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DECE M BER USH ER S 8:30 a.m. Jim Belger, Ann and Paul Brown, Larry Deal, Hugh Larkey, Mack Lowrey, Jim Lyons, Candler Meadors, Olan Moore, Bob Noble, Grace Rabek, Ken Reece, Keith Wilson, Michael and Sharon Broun 9:45 a.m. Chris Bostdorff, Tom Cooper, David and Jane Disney, Mark Ellison, Mark Firth, Tom Hedges, Dan Lasseter, Jim Lyons, Sharon Milton, Tom Milton, Al Rogers, Bill Trigleth, Michelle and Reeves McNeill 11:00 a.m. Lee Brinson, Nathan King, Ryan Brinson, Claude Felton, Steve Greer, Mack Furlow, John Bateman, Jim Lyons, OF F ER I NG S T E WA R D S Bob Booth, Charlie Grimes, Jim Lyons, Nat Carmack, Henry Garrard, Nathan King, Al Hawley, Sean Rogers, Charlie Upchurch III F I R S T L IGH T ACOLY T E S 8:30 a.m. Evan Williams, Lauren Griffith, Sammy Hodges 9:45 a.m. John Curtis Pruett, Elijah Bullock, Cole Reynolds 11:00 a.m. Jack and Barrett McClanahan, Charles Clarke AT T EN DA NCE ON DECE M BER 21 Total Worship | 1,385 Sunday School | 338 8:30 a.m. | 213 9:45 a.m. | 409 11:00 a.m. | 609 Online | 103

AT T EN DA NCE ON DECE M BER 28 Total Worship | 656 Sunday School | 161 8:30 a.m. | 120 9:45 a.m. | 212 11:00 a.m. | 245 Online | 79 AT T EN DA NCE ON JA N UA RY 4 Total Worship | 994 Sunday School | 365 8:30 a.m. | 184 9:45 a.m. | 332 11:00 a.m. | 360 Online | 118 OU R M I N I S T ER S Chuck Hodges Senior Minister athensfirstumc.org [email protected] | 706-206-5529 Martha Aenchbacher Minister of Congregational Care athensfirstumc.org/caregroups [email protected] | 678-230-9708 Beth Dickinson Minister of Discipleship athensfirstumc.org/studies [email protected] | 706-543-1442 Betsy Butler Minister of Missions athensfirstumc.org/missions [email protected] | 706-543-1442

AT T EN DA NCE ON DECE M BER 2 4 Total Worship | 2,709 4:00 p.m. | 1,025 6:00 p.m. | 1,245 11:00 p.m. | 370 Online | 69

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New Year New Website COMING JANUARY 12, 2015 Have you ever tried to use our website on your phone? Unless you have eagle eyes and very nimble fingers, you might have trouble finding what you need. On January 12, a new, mobile-friendly website will launch. To accompany the launch of this website, tutorials will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. on January 14, 21, and 28 at the iPad Welcome Station. During these tutorials, you will learn how to register for events, sign up for the eSteeple, and access information. No registration is necessary. Just show up ready to learn. Amelia Wilson [email protected] 706-543-1442

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New Members

On December 21 we welcomed Sarah Fleming, Alyssa and Colby House, Janet LaFaev, and Jeanne Stevens to the Athens First United Methodist Church family.

Baptisms

On December 21, Paul Winn Collar, Jr. received the Sacrament of Baptism in our sanctuary. Winn is the son of Natalie and Paul Collar. On December 21, William Arthur Melendez received the Sacrament of Baptism in our sanctuary. William is the son of Amelia and Jose Melendez, and the grandson of Leigh and Chris Holland.

Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to Mike Greenhaw and family in the loss of his sister, Kathy Rice, on December 22. Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to Lana Mitchell and family in the loss of her husband, Sam Mitchell, on December 25. Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to Lewis Scruggs and family in the loss of his mother. Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to Chris Cauthen and Rebecca Cauthen Williams in the loss of their father, Bob Cauthen, on December 30.

On December 28, Jackson Charles Lee received the Sacrament of Baptism in our sanctuary. Jackson is the son of Amy and Matt Lee.

New Arrivals

Congratulations to Natalie and James Kilgore on the birth of their son, Archer Clyde “Archie,” on December 12. Congratulations to Allison and Jason Hodge on the birth of their son, Weston Alan, on December 29.

Memoriam

Sam Mitchell December 25, 2014 Bob Cauthen December 30, 2014

Sympathy

Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to Debbie Carr and family in the loss of her father, Richard Davis, on December 15 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to Mary Jill Springer and family in the loss of her sister, Angela Turner Brown, on December 17 in Barnesville, Georgia.

Newcomer Orientation |Today

Everyone is invited to attend Newcomer Orientation on Sunday, January 11, in Hancock Hall. Two sessions are offered, 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. You can learn more about Athens First United Methodist including ways to get involved and how to become a member. Martha Aenchbacher | [email protected] 706-543-1442

New Young Professionals Adult Sunday School Class | Today Young professionals are invited to be a part of a new adult Sunday School Class that will be meeting at 11:00 a.m. beginning on January 11 in room 224. This group is open to any adult in their late 20s-40ish. This new class will gather

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for study, encouragement, prayer, and social activities. Beth Dickinson | [email protected] | 706-543-1442

Prayers for the January 2015 Tijuana Mission Trip

Please remember the men’s mission trip to Tijuana, Mexico in your prayers as they travel and serve January 14-19. Betsy Butler | [email protected] | 706-543-1442

Friday, January 23. Forms will be available online and in hard copy at the preschool desk at that time. Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis giving priority to the groups listed below in that order. Please visit our website for more information. Priority deadlines are as follows: • Currently Enrolled Families: registration due Friday, January 16 • Church Member Families: registration due Thursday, January 22 • General registration: due Friday, January 23 • Parents Notified of Acceptance/Class Placement by Friday, February 6 Website | athensfirstumc.org/weekdaypreschool Linsey Jarrett | [email protected] | 706-543-1442

Children’s Worship Arts | January through April 2015

New United Methodist Women Circle Meeting | January 13

A new United Methodist Women Circle has formed and is still welcoming new members! Circles are comprised of women who meet monthly for encouragement, Bible study, and service. This new circle will be built of women from all ages and stages of life. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 13 at noon in Hull Dining Room. Please bring a sandwich. Any woman interested in joining this new Circle is welcome to attend. Joining a United Methodist Women circle is a great way to get involved at Athens First United Methodist Church. Beth Johnston | [email protected] | 404-405-2071

Preschool Registration for Fall 2015 Begins in January

Weekday Preschool will begin accepting registrations for Fall 2015 on Friday, January 10; priority registration closes

Following our Children’s Music Ministry 2015 Kick-off party on January 7, choirs, dance, and worship arts will resume regular classes on Wednesday, January 14. From January 14 through February 18, students in grades 1 through 4 will have the opportunity to attend a visual arts class where we will be making pieces to be used for our Spring Musical and for use in the church during Lent. Beginning February 25, worship arts will be an instruments class, focusing mainly on drumming. We hope you’ll come Shine Your Light with us in the new year! Sarah Lawing | [email protected]

Parents of Youth | Sunday School Class All parents of youth, or children about to be youth, are invited to be a part of this Sunday school class. They meet on Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. on the youth hall in room

114. January 11 and 18 will be led by Kim and Ben Griffith, and January 25 will be led by Robin Stewart. These leaders will be highlighting teenage parenting concepts from John Rosemond. Beginning in February this class will start a new study, All I Needed to Know I Learned in Sunday School. Holly Ward | [email protected]

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Later Book Group | January 14

The Later Book Group will resume meeting on January 14. They meet the second and fourth Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs parlor, next to the elevator. The next book they will be reading is Peter, Paul and Mary Magdalene: The Followers of Jesus in History and Legend by Bart D. Ehrman. They will begin with the first three chapters. All are invited to these wide-ranging and interesting discussions. If you would like to order a book for $13.00, contact April Webb. April Webb | [email protected] | 706-546-6274

the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in a national day of service on MLK Day. On January 19, Community Connection has invited us and our fellow neighbors in Athens to join them in “a day on, not off,” by spending the national holiday in service to others. There are numerous opportunities to serve throughout Athens. Please visit the Community Connection sign-up online. Sign up online | athensfirstumc.org/serve Betsy Butler | [email protected] | 706-543-1442

Senior Fun | January 22

All individuals 55 and older are invited to the January Senior Fun Luncheon on January 22 at 12:30 p.m. in Hancock Hall. Call the church office to make your reservation by Friday, January 16. Beth Dickinson | [email protected] | 706-543-1442

Communion Guild Training January 25

Wednesday Nights Meals | January 14 The meal for January 14 is provided by Zaxby’s, and the menu is Zaxby’s fried chicken fingers and chips or grilled chicken Zalad, and beverages. Meals are $5 each. Advance sign-ups are required. Sign up online or by calling the church office by Tuesday at noon. Contact Diana to make a standing/regular reservation. Take-out boxes will be available if you have to eat and run, or run and then eat! You and your family, friends, and/or small group are invited and encouraged to eat and spend time together in Hancock Hall. Volunteers are needed to help serve or clean up the meal. Those who volunteer eat for free. Please sign up online. Diana Zylow | [email protected] Register | athensfirstumc.org/registration

AFUMC Service Day | January 19

On Monday, January 19, we would like to encourage you to join in a community-wide day of service. Annually, thousands of people gather around the country to honor

This training is for current members of the Communion Guild and those interested in joining. Chuck Hodges will explain the significance of Holy Communion, along with how to prepare and serve the elements at Athens First United Methodist Church. At the conclusion of the training, we invite you to sign up to prepare or serve Communion at any of the three worship services throughout the year. Please join us at the front of the sanctuary immediately following the 11:00 service on January 25. Katherine Hodges | [email protected] 706-543-1442

Host Week for Interfaith Hospitality Network | January 25-February 1

We will be hosting Interfaith Hospitality Network January 25 through February 1. Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) provides services and coordinates temporary housing for displaced families in local host churches. During our host week volunteers are needed in a variety of ways, including driving the (IHN) van, spending time with guests (both overnight and in the evening), and providing dinner. Sign up online | athensfirstumc.org/serve Taylor Miller | [email protected] | 404-272-0418 THE STEEPLE | 10

JANUARY 31 Serve the world without leaving Hancock Hall

Stop Hunger Now | January 31

Stop Hunger Now’s meal packaging program is a fun, hands-on international mission project for all ages. This is an opportunity to an impact across the globe without leaving Athens. This is an annual churchwide mission project with many ways to be involved. First, you can pray for the hungry and for the families’ hearts that can be transformed by our service. If you can’t attend on January 31, pray for everyone that will be present. Pray that the Holy Spirit be present and move the hearts of everyone in Hancock Hall and everyone across the world who receives a meal. Another way to be involved is to give financially. One quarter pays for one meal! Look for more information about collecting money in coming weeks, but for now start saving those quarters! If you would like to write a check place your donation in the offering plate marked “SHN” in the memo line. And finally, you can serve! If you can pour a bowl of cereal, you have all the skills you need to be a part of Stop Hunger Now. The fun starts Friday, January 30, 2015, with the opportunity to help unload the truck and set-up

beginning at 5:00 p.m. Then on January 31 you have the opportunity to help package more than 40,000 meals during 2 shifts, 8:00 to 9:45 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. to noon. This is a high-energy event that is exciting and action-packed. There are jobs for people of all ages. This churchwide event is also a great time to meet people who attend other worship services. Betsy Butler | [email protected] Learn more| athensfirstumc.org/stophungernow

Parenting with Purpose | February 8

The Children’s Ministry of Athens First United Methodist Church is excited to announce our fourth Parenting with Purpose event. Nationally known author and speaker John Rosemond will join us on February 8 to discuss Parenting with Love and Leadership. We hope you’ll mark your calendars to join us. This event is free and open to the public. Childcare will not be provided for this event. Register | athensfirstumc.org/pwp Robin Stewart | [email protected] 706-543-1442 THE STEEPLE | 11

This Week

8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m.

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11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

5:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

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S U N DAY, J A N UA RY 11 | Isaiah 60:1-6

Worship Service SANCTUARY Preschool Nursery & Sunday School FIRST FLOOR Adult Sunday School SECOND FLOOR AND SAYE BULDING Elementary Sunday School THIRD FLOOR Grade 5 & 6 Sunday School: Fuel FIRST FLOOR Youth Sunday School: First Word FIRST FLOOR Worship Service SANCTUARY Newcomer Orientation HANCOCK HALL Sack Lunch Ministry HULL STREET ENTRANCE Worship Service SANCTUARY Young Professional Adult Sunday School ROOM 224 Newcomer Orientation HANCOCK HALL Children’s Church CHAPEL Childcare for District Training ROOM 141 Connectional Ministries District Leadership Training Carillons Ringers ROOM 150 Route 56 | Open Road ROOM 120-122 Wesleyan Youth Choir Rehearsal ROOM 148 Teen Proofing ROOM 200 Alleluia Ringers ROOM 150 One Student Ministries | Encounter YOUTH AREA Pick-up Volleyball GYM

MON DAY, J A N UA RY 1 2 | Isaiah 61:1-6 Fashion Fitness GYM United Methodist Women Circle Meeting ROOM 100 Monday Bible Study HULL DINING ROOM Children’s Basketball GYM Community Bible Study, Athens Evening Class

T U E SDAY, J A N UA RY 13 | Psa lm 72:1-7, 10-14 Fashion Fitness GYM Community Bible Study Leaders Council YOUTH AREA Our Daily Bread FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH United Methodist Women Circle Meeting HULL DINING ROOM REACH International Leadership Meeting ROOM 226 Children’s Basketball GYM Fashion Fitness ROOM 119 Living the Covenant | C2 ROOM 224 Boy Scouts | Troop 1 SAYE HUT

W E DN E SDAY, J A N UA RY 14 | Ephesians 3:1-12

Fashion Fitness GYM

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9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

Living the Covenant | C2 ROOM 224 Letters of Paul | Wednesday Morning Bible Study HULL DINING ROOM Teen Proofing TRIGLETH HOME Fun Gym GYM Children’s Choir Grades 1 & 2 Worship Arts Grades 3 & 4 Children’s Dance Class Parenting by the Book ROOM 226 Prayer Shawl Ministry ROOM 200 Early Book Group ROOM 100 Route 56 GPS Room ROOMS 120-122 Wednesday Night Meal HANCOCK HALL Jesus Calling Express Bible Study ROOM 235 Children’s Choir 3 yr old, 4 yr old, Kindergarten, Grades 3 & 4 Worship Arts Grades 1 & 2 Men’s Prayer Group ROOM 307 Living the Covenant | C2 ROOM 229 Sams Connect Group ROOM 301 One Student Ministries | Engage Bible Study YOUTH AREA The Psalm Trees Connect Group ROOM 100 Creating the Covenant | C1 ROOM 247 Living the Covenant | C2 ROOM 222 Living the Covenant | C2 ROOM 224 Allen/Anderson Connect Group ROOM 307 Men’s Study: The Truth Project ROOM 240 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal ROOM 148 Parenting by the Book ROOM 235 Later Book Group ROOM 200 Chamber Ensemble Rehearsal ROOM 148

5:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

Fashion Fitness GYM Community Bible Study Souper Supper HANCOCK HALL Children’s Basketball GYM New Committee Member Orientation YOUTH AREA

9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Parenting by the Book RICHARDSON HOME Children’s Basketball GYM REACH International Bible Study and Dinner

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Children’s Basketball GYM Wesleyan Youth Choir Winter Workshop ROOM 145

4:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:15 p.m.

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T H U R SDAY, J A N UA RY 1 5 | Genesis 1:1-5

F R I DAY, J A N UA RY 16 | Psalm 29

S AT U R DAY, J A N UA RY 17 | Acts 19:1-7

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