Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 5, 2013 8:30, 9:45 & 11:00 a.m.
Athens First United Methodist Church
Welcome We are glad that you are here! Thank you for worshipping with us today. We hope your experience at this church brings you blessings. We’d love to get to know you, so please come to fellowship time in Hancock Hall. Join us there for coffee, donuts and conversation beginning at 9:30 every Sunday morning! Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our ushers and greeters are happy to help you find your way!
Worship
We ask that your cell phones be turned off or switched to silent and that you refrain from using flash photography during worship. Each Sunday, the 11:00 service is broadcast on WRFC 960 AM, and the 9:45 and 11:00 services are streamed live at athensfirstumc.org/webcast.
Nursery Availability
For infants through four-year-olds Sundays | 8:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays | 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Children’s Church
For children in kindergarten through second grade Wonder of Worship (W.O.W.), or Children’s Church, follows the Children’s Message during 11:00 Worship all Sundays except for Communion Sundays. 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.
Website
Please visit our website, athensfirstumc.org, for information about our ministries, to register for events, to give online, to view our church wide calendar, and to listen to sermons from our sermon archive. We encourage you to sign up for our newsletter that is emailed weekly by contacting
[email protected].
Church Office Hours
Monday through Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you need assistance, please call 706-543-1442. We are happy to help you!
Our Ministers and Program Directors
Chuck Hodges, Senior Minister |
[email protected] | 706-206-5529 Martha Aenchbacher, Minister of Program |
[email protected] | 678-230-9708 John Page, Minister of Discipleship |
[email protected] Eric Fessler, Minister of Families with Youth |
[email protected] Robin Stewart, Director of Children's Ministry |
[email protected] Stephen Mitchell, Director of Music |
[email protected] Carol Reeves, Director of Children’s Music |
[email protected] Janis Maxwell, Director of Youth Music and Organist |
[email protected] Rusty Wood, Director of Recreation |
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The Worship of God
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Sixth Sunday of Easter
The Prelude
“Trumpet Processional”
The Welcome and Parish Notes
Fedak
8:30 & 9:45 Led by Martha Aenchbacher 11:00 Led by Chuck Hodges
The Choral Call to Worship 9:45 & 11:00 “The Strife is O’er, the Battle Done” Sung by the Sanctuary Choir
Praise & Thanksgiving *The Processional Hymn
“Prayer is the Soul’s Sincere Desire” Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, unuttered or expressed, the motion of a hidden fire that trembles in the breast. Prayer is the burden of a sigh, the falling of a tear, the upward glancing of an eye, when none but God is near. Prayer is the simplest form of speech that infant lips can try; prayer the sublimest strains that reach the Majesty on high. Prayer is the contrite sinners’ voice, returning from their way, while angels in their songs rejoice and cry, “Behold, they pray!” Prayer is the Christians’ vital breath, the Christians’ native air; their watchword at the gates of death; they enter heaven with prayer. O Thou, by whom we come to God, the Life, the Truth, the Way: the path of prayer thyself hast trod; Lord, teach us how to pray!
*Please stand as you are able. The congregation speaks or sings the text in bold type.
ST. ANNE
*The Prayer of Confession
God of the Risen Christ, we lay before you everything that keeps us from rising with Christ to new life in you. We confess the burden of our self-righteousness that keeps us from sharing the good news with people we judge unworthy. We confess the burden of our apathy that keeps us from lifting the burdens of others. We confess the burden of our anger that keeps us from acting as a people of peace. Enlighten our souls by the radiance of your Risen Son that we may let your light shine through us. Amen.
*The Gloria Patri
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 Passing of the Peace The Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer 8:30 Led by Eric Fessler
9:45 Led by Chuck Hodges 11:00 Led by 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 Offering The Offertory Anthem 9:45 & 11:00 Air and Chorus “Rejoice, Oh Judah” from Judas Maccabaeus
Sung by the Sanctuary Choir; Taylor Greer, soloist Violin | Rachael Fischer, Josh Holritz | Viola: Megan Peyton | Cello: Ana Abrantes Sicilia Bass: Chris Enghauser | Trumpet: David Burrell and Anderson Romero Rejoice, O Judah, and, in songs divine, with cherubim and seraphim harmonious join! Hallelujah! Amen.
*Please stand as you are able. The congregation speaks or sings the text in bold type.
Handel
*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! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*The Scripture Reading Matthew 6:9-13 9 “Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
The Message “Praying With Jesus”
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And do not bring us to the time of trial, but rescue us from the evil one. 11
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John Page
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Almighty God, creator of heaven and earth. You formed us in your image and breathed into us the breath of life. When we turned away, and our love failed, your love remained steadfast. You delivered us from captivity, made covenant to be our sovereign God, brought us to a land flowing with milk and honey, and set before us the way of life. And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are filled with your glory. Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ. By the baptism of his of his suffering, death and resurrection you gave birth to your Church, delivered us from slavery to sin and death, and made with us a new covenant by water and the Spirit. By your great mercy we have been born anew to a living hope through the resurrection
of your Son from the dead and to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. Once we were no people, but now we are your people, declaring your wonderful deeds in Christ, who called us out of darkness into his marvelous light. On the night in which he gave himself up for us, he took bread, gave thanks to you, broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: “Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” When the supper was over, he took the cup, gave thanks to you, gave it to his disciples, and said: “Drink from this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith. Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again. Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here, and on these gifts of bread and wine. Make them be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the body of Christ, redeemed by his blood. By your Spirit make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory and we feast at his heavenly banquet. Through your Son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church, all honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and forever. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen.
The Music During Communion “Children of the Heavenly Father” Rung by the Carillon Ringers
arr. Moklebust
The Receiving of the Bread and Wine
At First Methodist, 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. Note that all communion elements are gluten free.
Sending Forth *The Hymn 496
“Sweet Hour of Prayer”
SWEET HOUR
*The Blessing *The Response
“Depart in Peace”
Depart in peace, and may God’s grace sustain and bless you day by day. Depart in joy and may His truth support and guide you in His way.
*The Postlude
“Fanfare on Duke Street”
Mahnke
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mrs. Mary Emma Akins by the Akins children: Beth, Glenda, James Jr., Kay, Faye, Ginger.
May Ushers 8:30 a.m. Jim Belger, Ann Brown, Paul Brown, Larry Deal, Hugh Larkey, Mack Lowery, Jim Lyons, Candler Meadors, Olan Moore, Bob Noble, Grace Rabek, Ken Reece, Keith Wilson 9:45 a.m. Chris Bostdorff, Tom Cooper, David and Jane Disney, Mark Ellison, Mark Firth, Tom Hedges, Dan Lasseter, Jim Lyons, Dave Matthews, Sharon Milton, Tom Milton, Al Rogers, Bill Trigleth 11:00 a.m. John Bateman, Lee Brinson, Ryan Brinson, Josh Brooks, Claude Felton, Mack Furlow, Steve Greer, Nathan King, Jim Lyons
Attendance Sunday School...................................... 524 Total Worship .................................1,138 8:30 a.m.....................................................209 9:45 a.m.....................................................429 11:00 a.m..................................................500 Online............................................................72
Greeters Mary Beisswenger, Gene & Alice Deal, Sheri & Doc Eldridge, Jennifer Stewart, Lauren Covington, & Anna Schramski
First Light Acolytes 8:30 Virginia Beth Butler, Madeline Jackson, Matthew Ward 9:45 Matt Moseley, Larsen Block, Bo Allen, Greer Moseley 11:00 Campbell Cona, Millican Jarrett, Parissa Shedd
Financial Report OSUMC Fund $25,000 Budget for 2013 $2,431,217 Amount Given YTD $895,623 Goal for April $195,124 Amount after 3 Sunday $154,534 Current Debt Balance $1,065,997 Total Debt Reduction YTD $48,114
Offering Stewards Bob Booth and Charlie Grimes, co-chairman; Jim Lyons, Nat Carmack, Henry Garrard, Nathan King, Al Hawley, Sean Rogers, Charlie Upchurch III
Nursery Helpers 8-14 months: Lauren & David Moore 14-20 months: Ansley & Geoffrey Crisler 24-36 months: HELP NEEDED 2 Year Olds: Valerie & Dax Langley 3 Year Olds: Jessica & Todd Nickelsen 4 Year Olds: Heather & Mike Rutherford
Special Offering on May 12 Make checks payable to Athens First United Methodist Church and designate Wesley Woods in the memo line.
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Disney Basket | Condo for a week at Old Key West Resort at Disney in Orlando, Fl.
Summer Camp Basket | 50% off Preschool Summer Camp tuition.
Garden Baskets | Featuring Lowe’s and Home Depot gift cards, Burt’s Bees products, gardening gloves, seeds, and watering can.
Jewelry Basket | From Lisa Slocum featuring handcrafted necklace and bracelet
Beach Basket | Condo for a week at Edisto Beach, SC. Coffee Basket | Featuring Starbucks gift cards, mugs and gourmet coffee. Concert Basket | Featuring 4 tickets to the Sunflower Festival Concert at the State Botanical Gardens. Italian Cooking Baskets | Featuring gift cards to Olive Garden and Carrabbas. Also including gourmet tomato sauces, olive oil, and pastas. Grilling Basket | This basket is filled with Cuisinart grill accessories, cook books, spices, and more. Gift Card Basket | Featuring a gift card tree to local establishments. “5 Points Treats” Basket | Featuring gift certificates and products from establishments around 5 Points. Baby and Me Basket | Filled with Aveeno products such as lotion, sunscreen, and scented candle. Safe Summer Basket | Including sunscreens, goggles, shovel & pail. Skin Spa Basket | Featuring Neutrogena, Aveeno and Lubriderm care products.
Sanford Stadium Basket | Featuring a tour of ButtsMehre Building and Sanford Stadium given by Robert Miles. Cross Baskets | 4 hand-carved crosses by Cal Logue Photography Basket | Photography session with Wingate Downs, including prints and an 8x10. Landscape Basket | 2 hour landscape architect consultation with gift certificates from Cofer’s and Lowe’s. Cooking Basket | Donated by Rebecca Lang. Cookies Basket | Featuring homemade cookies by Martha O’Brien. Goodie Basket | From Add Drugs. Dinner Basket | A Meal a Week for 6 Weeks. Featuring homemade meals by women of the church and delivered to your door. Cake Basket | A Cake a Month for 6 Monthsfeaturing cream cheese pound cake, caramel cake, and ricotta cake. Homemade and delivered to your door. Dinner Party Basket | Dinner party for 8 given by Matt Dixon. Just show up at Matt’s for an evening of great food.
Announcements Baptism
Katherine Carruth Caldwell received the Sacrament of Baptism on April 28 in our sanctuary. She is the daughter of Julie and Chris Caldwell. Evan Scott Smith received the Sacrament of Baptism on April 28 in our sanctuary. He is the son of Susan and Todd Smith. Michael Charles “Charlie” Snowden received the Sacrament of Baptism on April 28 in our sanctuary. He is the son of Maura and Jeffrey Snowden.
Sympathy
Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to Brandt Halbach and family in the loss of his father, Robert Thomas Halbach, on April 26 in Brandon, Mississippi. Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to Jayne Plymale and Joe Plymale in the loss of their father, Jay Camden Plymale, on April 24 in Brentwood, Tennessee.
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Join us in Hancock Hall today for a church-wide brunch benefitting Oconee Street United Methodist Church and Our Daily Bread. There will be 10:45 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. seatings as well a silent basket auction. Your attendance is considered participation in Great Day of Service! Contact: Tracie Hedges |
[email protected]
BigStuf | Last day to register
BigStuf is an exciting five-day summer camp in Panama City, Florida, for students grades 6-12. The camp takes place July 24-28. Campers will enjoy morning and evening large-group worship and teaching sessions, featuring a variety of talented speakers and the dynamic BigStuf Band. If you are interested, please contact Erika Bates. See more online at athensfirstumc.org/bigstuf2013. Contact: Erika Bates |
[email protected] | 706-543-1442
Pool Party | Tonight
Join ONE Student Ministries for our annual End of the Year Pool Party tonight at the Timberlakes’ house! (1100 Shoals Dr.) We will gather at 5:45 p.m. for an evening of fun and celebrating. Guys- bring salty snacks! Girls- bring sweet snacks! Contact: Eric Fessler |
[email protected] | 706-543-1442
Senior Sunday | May 12
Senior Sunday for the class of 2013 will be May 12. Please drop by Hancock Hall between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to support the members of our graduating class! Seniors will also be recognized during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Contact: Erika Bates |
[email protected] | 706-543-1442
Pentecost Celebration | May 19
Pentecost Sunday at Athens First United Methodist is May 19. We will have tables with refreshments prepared for this special day. Wear red and take time for fellowship between our services (after the 8:30 service and before the 11 o’clock service) Pentecost is the festival that celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Christian church. In Acts Chapter Two, Jesus had told the disciples to wait in the city where they would be clothed with power from on high. Fifty days after the Resurrection of Jesus, they were gathered in one place and they were praying. There the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples with a mighty wind and tongues of fire. They were filled with the Spirit and began to preach the good news in many languages. Join in the celebration of Pentecost!
Children’s Consignment Sale | Donate Children’s Consignment Sale Supporting
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Cleaning out your children’s or grandchildren’s closets? Hold on to those clothes for our consignment sale with a boutique section! All proceeds will go to support the Ekisa Orphanage for special needs in Uganda. This is a back-to-school sale for gently used fall/winter boy and girl clothes (3 months to youth 16), toys, maternity clothes, and other children’s items. Donation drop-off boxes are at the Hancock and the Washington Street/Pre-school/Nursery entrances. Consignment registration and volunteer information can be found at athensfirstumc.org/childrensconsignmentsale. Contact: Julie Caldwell |
[email protected]
Music, Art, Rhythm, and Strumming | June 4-6
Save the date for Music & Arts Week 2013 June 4, 5, & 6 (Tues., Wed., Thurs.) 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Children who have completed grades 1–5 are invited to participate! Registration is going on now. Contact: Carol Reeves |
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Vacation Bible School | June 17-21
There is a place for everyone at Vacation Bible School-child participants (open to children ages 3 years old by September 1, 2012 through those who have completed the 4 grade), 5 graders (who have a special VBS program), youth volunteers, and adult volunteers (nursery care is available for young children of adult volunteers). Register online today! More information available, athensfirstumc.org/vbs. Contact: Stacey Richardson |
[email protected]
Mission: Epworth | July 14-18
Mission: Epworth is our annual mission trip for middle school students grades 6-8. This trip is designed to introduce middle schoolers to missions and provide opportunities for them to begin learning and developing important skills that will serve them as they grow and mature. See more online at athensfirstumc.org/epworth-2013. Contact: Erika Bates |
[email protected] | 706-543-1442
Recreation Summer Camps
The Recreation Program is excited to offer a variety of camps for students ages 5 to 18 this summer! We will be offering VBS Day Camp, Jr. Jam Basketball Camp, and several different volleyball camps. Please visit our webpage, athensfirstumc.org/recreationcamps2013, for dates, prices, registration, and information about each camp. Contact: Rusty Wood |
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$5 for Missions
For $5 you will receive a copy of The Jesus I Never Knew by Phillip Yancey. All proceeds go towards Athens First United Methodist Missions. A limited number of books are available so act quickly. Your donation will help people in need. Contact: John Page |
[email protected] | 706-543-1442
Vacation Bible School | Supplies Needed
Please consider donating your old (or new!) maps, atlases, and/or empty cereal boxes to be used for VBS craft projects. These materials will not be returned. We also need baskets, straw rugs, burlap, artificial trees, old world pictures, and vases to be donated to be used for VBS decorations. These decoration items will be returned. Please carefully label your donations, and plan to pick them up the afternoon of June 21 or the following week. Donations may be brought to the basket behind the receptionist desk. Contact: Diana Zylow |
[email protected] | 706-543-1442
This Week at Athens First For a detailed calendar see our website, athensfirstumc.org/calendar.
Sunday, May 5 Acts 11:1-18 8:30 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary) Preschool Nursery and Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Basket Auction Bidding Begins (Hancock Hall) 9:45 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary) Sunday School Classes 10:45 a.m. First Seating Church Wide Brunch (Hancock Hall) 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary) Children’s Church (Caravans) 12:00 p.m. Second Seating Church Wide Brunch (Hancock Hall) Scouts Venture Crew (Hull Dining Room) 12:15 p.m. Bridges College Ministry (Hancock Hall) 1:30 p.m. College Choir Singing (Iris Place) 3:45 p.m. Agapé (Room 163) 4:00 p.m. Alleluia Ringers (Room 165) 4:30 p.m. Wesleyan Youth Choir Rehearsal (Room 163) Disciple One Sunday Night Class (Hull Dining Room) 5:00 p.m. Disciple One Bible Study (Room 252) Carillon Ringers (Room 165) 5:45 p.m. Encounter | Student Ministries End of Year Pool Party (Timberlakes’ home)
Monday, May 6 Acts 11-19-26 9:30 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
UMW Exec. Board Meeting (Room 254) Monday Bible Study Group (Room 221 & 253) Trustees Meeting (Hull Dining Room) Athens Ath-Elite Fitness (Gym) Volley Performance (Gym)
Tuesday, May 7 Acts 11:27-30 5:30 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Fashion Fitness (Gym) Men’s Bible Study (Hull Dining Hall) Spring League Volleyball (Gym) Boy Scouts Troop 1 (Saye Scout Hut) Fashion Fitness (Youth Area)
Wednesday, May 8 Luke 10:25-28 7:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
6:15 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
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Student Ministries Chick-fil-A Breakfast (Beechwood Chick-fil-A) Fun Gym (Gym) Prayer Shawl Ministry (Room 221) Early Book Group (Room 261) Celebrate Choir and Moms Rehearsal (Sanctuary) Disciple One (Room 252) Athens Ath-Elite Fitness (Gym) Men's Study: Twelve Ordinary Men (Room 258) Connect Ministry Small Group (Room 119) Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (Room 163) Engage | Student Ministries (Downtown Dinner) Acts Video Group (Room 253) Connect Ministry Small Group 3 (Rooms 261) Classic City Volleyball Clinics (Gym) Chamber Ensemble Rehearsals (163 Room)
Thursday, May 9 Ezekiel 2:8-3:11 5:30 a.m. Fashion Fitness (Gym) 5:00 p.m. Souper Supper (Hancock Hall) 6:00 p.m. Athens Ath-Elite Fitness (Gym) Spring League Volleyball (Gym) 7:00 p.m. Fashion Fitness (Youth Area)
Friday, May 10 Revelation 11:15 6:30 p.m.
ISM Bible Study & Dinner (Rooms 253 & 255)
Saturday, May 11 Revelation 11:16-19 9:00 a.m. Youth Soccer (Clarke Central HS) 4:00 p.m. Celebration of Scouting (Sandy Creek Park)
Worship Bulletin (614-280) Published weekly
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