Athens First United Methodist Church March 13, 2016 8:30, 9:45 & 11:00 a.m.
Welcome
We are glad you are here! Thank you for joining us for worship this Sunday. Members of this congregation have been gathering here to worship since 1804. 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.”
Attendance
Please let us know of your attendance this morning by completing the pew pad.
Newcomer Orientation
We invite you to learn about the life of our church, ways you can get involved, and how to become a member by attending Newcomer Orientation, which is held every second Sunday of the month at 9:45 and 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School
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8:30 a.m. Order of Worship 9:45 & 11:00 a.m. Order of Worship The Steeple Calendar
Ministers and Ministry Directors
Chuck Hodges Senior Minister
[email protected] | 706-206-5529 Martha Aenchbacher Minister of Congregational Care
[email protected] | 678-230-9708 Beth Dickinson Minister of Discipleship
[email protected] Betsy Butler Minister of Missions
[email protected] Josh Miles Director of Student Ministries
[email protected] Robin Stewart Director of Children’s Ministry
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We offer Sunday school for children age 2 through adult each Sunday from 9:45–10:45 a.m.
Sarah Lawing Director of Children’s Music Ministry
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Children
Stephen Mitchell Director of Music
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At Athens First United Methodist Church, we invite families to worship together. Children’s Church is held for children in kindergarten through grade 2 most Sundays during the 11:00 a.m. service.
Financial Report
Budget for 2016 | $2,789,339 Amount Given YTD | $520,391 Goal for February | $210,108 Amount after 4 Sundays | $222,808
Attendance on March 6 Total Worship | 1031 Sunday School | 489 8:30 a.m. | 206 9:45 a.m. | 262 11:00 a.m. | 449 Online | 114
Janis Maxwell Director of Youth Music & Organist
[email protected] Rusty Wood Director of Recreation Ministries
[email protected] Linsey Jarrett Director of Weekday Preschool
[email protected] Julie Caldwell 8:30 a.m. Worship Leader
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Contact Us
Our church office is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Find us on Facebook at Athens First United Methodist Church. athensfirstumc.org | 706-543-1442
8:30 a.m.
The Worship of God THE GATHERING MUSIC *THE CONGREGATIONAL CALL TO WORSHIP
Flowers
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Leonard and Marjorie Cobb by their daughters, Susan, Melanie, and Len and their families. The flowers in the narthex are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Ann and Arthur Jarrell by Fran and Richard Lane and Kitty and Frank Meyran.
298 “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” | HAMBURG When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died; my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. See, from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down. Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown? Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were an offering far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.
*THE CALL TO CONFESSION
Search us, O God, and know our hearts; try us and know our thoughts; see if there is any wicked way in us, and lead us in the way everlasting. Let us confess our sins to Almighty God.
*THE PR AY ER OF CONFESSION
Eternal God, we are grateful that you have led us in the past and will continue to lead us in the future. Thank you that your faithfulness to us does not depend upon our faithfulness to you, for often we have failed to follow you. We have sown seeds of war, not peace; we have spoken words of anger, not love; we have failed to build bridges with people in our community when we should reach out to them in Jesus’ name. We repent of these and all our sins and ask your forgiveness. Change our hearts and give us the strength to walk in the ways of reconciliation and peace. We pray this through Christ, our Lord, who showed us how to live this way to your glory.
All pray in silence.
*THE DECL AR ATION OF FORGIV ENESS
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance: that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we, free from sins, might live for righteousness; by his wounds we have been healed. By his wounds we have been healed. Thanks be to God.
*Please stand as you are able. | The congregation speaks or sings the text in bold type.
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*THE RESPONSE TO CONFESSION | Kyrie
Kyrie, kyrie eleison. Kyrie, kyrie eleison. Christe, Christe eleison. Christe, Christe eleison. Kyrie, kyrie eleison. Kyrie, kyrie eleison, eleison.
Translation: Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy.
THE PASSING OF THE PE ACE A ND THE W ELCOME
Betsy Butler Anthem Lyrics
God I give You all I can today. These scattered ashes that I hid away, I lay them all at Your feet. From the corners of my deepest shame, the empty places where I've worn Your name. Show me the love I say I believe. Oh Help me to lay it down. Oh Lord I lay it down. Oh let this be where I die. My lord with thee crucified. Be lifted high as my Kingdoms fall. Once and for all, once and for all. There is victory in my Savior's loss, and in the crimson flowing from the cross. Pour over me, pour over me yes. Oh let this be where I die. My lord with thee crucified. Be lifted high as my Kingdoms fall. Once and for all, once and for all. Oh Lord I lay it down. Oh Lord I lay it down. Help me to lay it down. Oh Lord I lay it down. Oh let this be where I die. My Lord with thee crucified. Be lifted high as my Kingdoms fall. Once and for all.
THE W ELCOMING OF NEW MEMBERS THE CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Robin Stewart, Director of Children's Ministry
*THE H Y MN OF PR AISE
378 “Amazing Grace” | AMAZING GRACE Verses 1, 2, 6
THE PR AY ERS OF THE PEOPLE A ND THE LOR D’S PR AY ER
Martha Aenchbacher 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.
THE OFFERING A ND THE OFFERTORY A NTHEM
“Once and for All” | Lauren Daigle Sung by the Worship Team
*THE DOXOLOGY | The Old 100th
Praise God throughout these forty days. Praise Christ, our Lord, whom God did raise. And praise the Spirit who imparts God’s love in Christ into our hearts. Amen.
THE SCRIP TURE RE A DING
Romans 5:8, 10 | p. 145 new testament
THE SER MON
“Be the First” | Martha Aenchbacher 2
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THE H Y MN OF PREPAR ATION
357 “Just as I Am, Without One Plea” | WOODWORTH Verses 1, 5
THE SACR A MENT OF HOLY COMMU NION
Matthew 26:17-19, 26-29
The Prayer of Preparation We do not presume to come to this thy table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy table. But thou art the same Lord, whose property is always to have mercy. Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to partake of this Sacrament of thy Son Jesus Christ, that we may walk in newness of life, may grow into his likeness, and may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen. The Receiving of the Elements of Communion
At Athens First United Methodist Church, all are invited to commune at Christ’s table. If you need to be served in your pew, please call this to the attention of an usher. Glutenfree communion elements are available at the center station in the front of the sanctuary.
* THE BLESSING A ND THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
“Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” Near the cross! O Lamb of God, bring its scenes before me; help me walk from day to day with its shadow o’er me. In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever, till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river. * THE POSTLUDE
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9:45 & 11:00 a.m. Flowers
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Leonard and Marjorie Cobb by their daughters, Susan, Melanie, and Len and their families. The flowers in the narthex are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Ann and Arthur Jarrell by Fran and Richard Lane and Kitty and Frank Meyran.
The Worship of God
Gathering
THE PRELUDE
THE CHOR AL CALL TO WORSHIP “When Jesus Wept ” | Billings Sung by the Sanctuary Choir
THE W ELCOME A ND THE PASSING OF THE PE ACE
Betsy Butler
Praise & Thanksgiving *THE PROCESSIONAL H Y MN
292 “What Wondrous Love Is This” | WONDROUS LOVE
*THE CALL TO CONFESSION
Search us, O God, and know our hearts; try us and know our thoughts; see if there is any wicked way in us, and lead us in the way everlasting. Let us confess our sins to Almighty God.
*THE PR AY ER OF CONFESSION
Eternal God, we are grateful that you have led us in the past and will continue to lead us in the future. Thank you that your faithfulness to us does not depend upon our faithfulness to you, for often we have failed to follow you. We have sown seeds of war, not peace; we have spoken words of anger, not love; we have failed to build bridges with people in our community when we should reach out to them in Jesus’ name. We repent of these and all our sins and ask your forgiveness. Change our hearts and give us the strength to walk in the ways of reconciliation and peace. We pray this through Christ, our Lord, who showed us how to live this way to your glory.
All pray in silence.
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*Please stand as you are able. | The congregation speaks or sings the text in bold type.
9:45 & 11:00 a.m. services
*THE DECL AR ATION OF FORGIV ENESS
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance: that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we, free from sins, might live for righteousness; by his wounds we have been healed. By his wounds we have been healed. Thanks be to God.
* THE K Y RIE
Translation: Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy.
THE SACR A MENT OF BAP TISM
9:45 a.m. | Bruce Wilson Nyquist, son of Becca and Ben
Bruce, Bruce, 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. Bruce, Bruce, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you too.
11:00 a.m. | Zant Arthur Cowne, son of Maggie and Dallas
Zant, Zant, 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. Zant, Zant, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you too.
THE W ELCOMING OF NEW MEMBERS | 11:00 a . m .
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9:45 & 11:00 a.m. services
THE PR AY ERS OF THE PEOPLE A ND THE LOR D’S PR AY ER
Martha Aenchbacher
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.
THE CHILDREN’S MESSAGE | 11:00 a . m .
Robin Stewart, Director of Children's Ministry
At the 11:00 a.m. service, children in kindergarten through grade 2 will go to Children’s Church on the third floor where they may be picked up at the end of the service.
Anthem Lyrics
On my ground with a crown of thorn, He died for us who for us was born. The tree that flowered is cold and bare; no songs, no singing anywhere. O Bethlehem, Ah Jerusalem. Second Adam, Son of Man, into my earth your life’s blood ran. Now from this earth new trees will grow with fruits, with flowers I swear it so. O Bethlehem, Ah Jerusalem. For you I shall wear a crown of trees, and birds will sing from among their leaves. For you I shall wear a crown of trees, now sing birds sing, from among your leaves. O Jerusalem.
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Proclamation of the Word
THE OFFERING A ND THE OFFERTORY A NTHEM
“Carol of the Hill" | Stephen Paulus
Sung by the Sanctuary Choir
*THE DOXOLOGY | The Old 100th
Praise God throughout these forty days. Praise Christ, our Lord, whom God did raise. And praise the Spirit who imparts God’s love in Christ into our hearts. Amen.
THE SCRIP TURE RE A DING
Romans 5:8, 10 | p. 145 new testament
THE SER MON
“Be the First” | Martha Aenchbacher
Sending Forth * THE H Y MN
378 “Amazing Grace” | AMAZING GRACE
* THE BLESSING A ND THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
“Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” Near the cross! O Lamb of God, bring its scenes before me; help me walk from day to day with its shadow o’er me. In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever, till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river. * THE POSTLUDE
“Beneath the Cross of Jesus" | Cherwien
Sermon Notes
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The Steeple
Holy Week
From the Upper Room to the Empty Tomb
"I am He who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins." Joel 2:12-13
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 20 8:30, 9:45, &11:00 a.m.
Maundy Thursday Thursday, March 24 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday
Friday, March 25 12:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, March 27 *6:30 , 8:30, 9:45, &11:00 a.m. *Evergreen Memorial Park
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Lenten Book of Prayers
We invite you to observe Lent using scripture and prayer. We have included week five from the booklet of Prayers for Lent below. You may also find the material and learn more about the season of Lent on our website. Learn more | athensfirstumc.org/prayersforlent
Week 5 | March 13-19 Prayer of Saint Francis Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; it is in dying to self that we are born to eternal life. Amen.
In Memoriam
Dr. Charles Braucher, Sr March 5, 2016
Sympathy
Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to Sara Braucher in the loss of her husband and to Anne Mauldin and family in the loss of her father, Dr. Charles Braucher, Sr., on March 5.
Newcomer Orientation | Today
Everyone is invited to attend Newcomer Orientation today in the Hospitality Room. 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 |
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Wednesday Night Meal
The meal on Wednesday, March 16, is Dawg Gone Good BBQ. Join us for a BBQ pork sandwich, mac and cheese, and an additional side. Meals are $6 each. Advance dinner orders are required. Order your meal online or by calling the church office by Tuesday at noon. 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 the meal, and volunteers eat free! EA Whorton |
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New Sunday School Class
We are offering a new adult Sunday school class for singles ages 30+. This group meets on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. in room 301. Room 301 is located up the stairs to the right of the pulpit in the sanctuary. The primary focus of the class is on connecting with one another through Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Everyone is invited; join at any time. Beth Dickinson |
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Children's Consignment Sale
As you are cleaning out closets from the school year and transitioning into summer clothes, please consider donating your gently used children’s items to be sold at the fourth annual Children’s Consignment Sale, August 12-13! All proceeds from this year's sale will go to the United Methodist Children's Home. Please bring items to room 103. Contact Mary Claire if you have any questions. Mary Claire Wills |
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Easter Egg Hunt | Join Us!
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Serve on Easter Morning
Easter morning is a great time to share Jesus with children. We hope to have many children present. Please consider volunteering to welcome and guide children during the Sunday school hour. If you are interested in serving, contact Robin Stewart. Robin Stewart |
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Easter Services
We will offer four services on Easter Sunday. The youth will lead a sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Park. We will also offer three services in our sanctuary at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00 a.m. Please make plans to join us on Easter morning as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Five Marks of a Methodist
Five Marks of a Methodist will meet on Wednesdays starting March 30 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and run until May 4. We will be looking at how a Methodist loves God, rejoices in God, gives thanks, prays constantly, and loves others. We will have a large group time and break into smaller groups for discussion. Everyone is invited. This group will meet in room 222. The cost is $6 for the book. For more information, contact Beth Dickinson or Martha Aenchbacher. Please register online to help facilitate planning. Register | athensfirstumc.org/registration Beth Dickinson |
[email protected] | 706-543-1442 Martha Aenchbacher |
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New Small Group for Men
The Battle Plan for Prayer, based on the popular movie War Room, begins with prayer’s core purpose, its biblical design,
All families are invited to celebrate Easter with us at our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26, at 4:00 p.m at the home of Stacy Stephens. Easter eggs are greatly needed and appreciated. Please donate one dozen plastic eggs (filled with goodies—no nuts or chocolate please) per
and its impact throughout history. Readers will be guided through scripture in the fundamentals of how effective prayer works, inspired towards a closer, more intimate relationship with God, and shown how to develop specific prayer strategies for each area of life. It should be your first
child attending. Eggs can be dropped off at the church office or in the galleria by Wednesday, March 25. April Allen |
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plan of attack in all of life’s battles, not your last resort. If you want to experience the joy of mightily answered prayer, then it’s time to engage with God at another level. This
Location | 379 Westview Drive Athens, GA 30606
group will meet on Wednesdays, beginning April 6, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 240. The study guide costs $12. For more information, contact Beth Dickinson. Register | athensfirstumc.org/registration Beth Dickinson |
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Our Roots in the Reformation
When was the Reformation, and where did it begin? What was Reformed? Were the people called Methodists once part of the Lutheran Church? Was King James a Lutheran, and did he really translate the King James version of our Bible? Was our founder John Wesley a Catholic or Lutheran priest? Learn the answers to these questions and many more as we discuss our Protestant heritage. If you already know the answers, then join us to share your wisdom and enjoy short biographical videos depicting the stories of some of the martyrs who made the Protestant Reformation and the King James Version of the Bible possible. See how Christianity was born again by the efforts of a few inspired heroes risking, and sometimes losing, their lives proclaiming that salvation comes only by faith in God through Jesus Christ. Join us for this informative and entertaining small group study with minimal reading. This group will meet Mondays, beginning April 4, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in room 100. Beth Dickinson |
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Great Day of Service and Celebration Brunch and Basket Auction
Come serve at the Great Day of Service before heading out to watch the Dawgs! Projects are family-friendly and will be located here at Athens First United Methodist Church and throughout the community. On April 16, we will gather for light refreshments and Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. and then head out together to share the love of Christ. Childcare is provided for children age 4 and under. We will gather as a church family for fellowship at our Celebration Brunch and Basket Auction on April 17. Please consider donating baskets for our auction, as an individual or with a group. All proceeds will benefit foster care in the Athens area. Register | athensfirstumc.org/gdosandcelebrationbrunch Betsy Butler |
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Weekday Preschool Summer Camp
Registration has begun for summer camps! We are offering three camps: May 16-20—Let’s Pretend May 23-27—Exploring God’s World June 13-17—A-Camping We Will Go All camps take place Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please visit the webpage for age requirements, camp details, and registration forms! If you have any questions, please contact Susan Brodrick. Learn more | athensfirstumc.org/summercamps Susan Brodrick |
[email protected] 706-543-2427
Music and Arts Week | Hidden Treasure
Music and Arts Week is a fun-filled three-day camp held June 1-3, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Children currently in Kindergarten through grade 4 are invited to come find hidden treasure. Mark Burrows, Director of Children’s Ministries at FUMC Fort Worth, will lead us in fun, singing, and storytelling each day. Mr. Mark uses found objects and recyclables to turn trash into treasure as he tells exciting stories of Biblical proportions. Registration is open until May 22. Learn more | athensfirstumc.org/musicandartsweek Sarah Lawing |
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Vacation Bible School | June 6-9
Kids: bring your imaginations and some friends! Register now for our Vacation Bible School adventure where we will follow Jesus, the Light of the World. We will meet Bible characters who discover that Jesus gives us hope, courage, direction, love, and power. VBS is open to all children who turned three by September 1, 2015, through those who are completing Grade 4. We will also have childcare for the younger children of our adult volunteers, and a special Route 56 program for our Grade 5 students! Visit our webpage for more information and to register for Cave Quest VBS! Learn more | athensfirstumc.org/vbs Robin Stewart |
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This Week
S U N DAY, M A RC H 13 | Psa lm 126
8:30 a.m. Worship Service SANCTUARY Preschool Nursery FIRST FLOOR 9:00 a.m. Fun Gym GYM 9:45 a.m. Worship Service SANCTUARY Adult Sunday School SECOND FLOOR AND SAYE BUILDING Preschool Nursery & Sunday School FIRST FLOOR Elementary Sunday School THIRD FLOOR Grade 5 & 6 Sunday School: Fuel FIRST FLOOR Youth Sunday School: First Word FIRST FLOOR Newcomer Orientation HOSPITALITY ROOM 10:00 a.m. Sack Lunch Ministry HULL STREET ENTRANCE 11:00 a.m. Worship Service SANCTUARY Preschool Nursery FIRST FLOOR Newcomer Orientation HOSPITALITY ROOM 1:30 p.m. Shine Outreach Event GYM 3:45 p.m. Youth Worship Team Rehearsal ROOM 119 Agapé Choir Rehearsal ROOM 148 4:30 p.m. Route 56: Open Road ROOM 120 Wesleyan Youth Choir Rehearsal ROOM 148 Carillons Ringers ROOM 150 4:45 p.m. Connect Group (Moms) ROOM 224 Making Sense of the Bible ROOM 229 5:30 p.m. Alleluia Ringers ROOM 150 5:45 p.m. Encounter YOUTH AREA
MON DAY, M A RC H 14 | Psa lm 118:1-2, 19-29
10:00 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
UMW Executive Board Meeting ROOM 226 Disciplines Devotional Bible Study ROOM 200 Church Council HANCOCK HALL Community Bible Study, Athens Evening Class
5:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Fashion Fitness GYM Community Bible Study Leaders Council UMW Circle 7 Meeting ROOM 100 Fashion Fitness ROOM 119 Boy Scouts Troop 1 SCOUT HUT
T U E SDAY, M A RC H 1 5 | Isa i ah 50:4-9a
W E DN E SDAY, M A RC H 16 | Psa lm 31:9-16
9:30 a.m. This We Believe ROOM 222 Esther ROOM 229 1:00 p.m. A Woman’s Heart HULL CONFERENCE ROOM 3:00 p.m. Fun Gym GYM
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4:30 p.m.
4:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:10 p.m. 5:15 p.m.
5:20 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
5:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Kids Music and Arts: Dance Class ROOM 145 Kids Music and Arts: Lyric Choir Grades 1-2 ROOM 151 Kids Music and Arts: Grades 3-4 Worship Arts ROOM 314 Prayer Shawl Ministry ROOM 200 Early Book Group ROOM 247 Route 56: GPS ROOM 120 Wednesday Night Dinner HANCOCK HALL Kids Music and Arts: Celebrate Choir Grades 3-4 ROOM 151 Kids Music and Arts: Cherub Choir Age 3 ROOM 321 Kids Music and Arts: Sonshine Choir Age 4 ROOM 325 Kids Music and Arts: Joy Choir Kindergarten ROOM 320 Kids Music and Arts: Grades 1-2 Worship Arts ROOM 314 66 Love Letters | Women's Bible Study HULL CONFERENCE ROOM Connect Group (Young Married Couples) ROOM 301 Men’s Prayer Group ROOM 226 Connect Group (Young Married Couples) ROOM 307 Engage Bible Study YOUTH AREA John | Lenten Study ROOM 222 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal ROOM 148 Disciple 3 ROOM 229 Forgiveness | Lenten Study JOHN WESLEY PARLOR Youth Worship Team Rehearsal ROOM 119 Chamber Ensemble Rehearsal ROOM 148
T H U R SDAY, M A RC H 17 | Philippi ans 2:5-11
7:30 p.m.
Fashion Fitness GYM Community Bible Study HANCOCK HALL Souper Supper HANCOCK HALL Fashion Fitness ROOM 119 Connect Group (Young Adult) ROOM 222 Connect Group (Married Couples with Children) THE HOME OF DUTCH AND MARY BETH GUEST Adult Softball BISHOP PARK
6:30 p.m.
REACH Snack & Chat: Easter Celebration HANCOCK HALL
8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
Mobile Food Pantry SANCTUARY Children's Soccer
F R I DAY, M A RC H 18 | Psa lm 118:14
S AT U R DAY, M A RC H 19 | Luk e 19:28-40
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