The Day of Pentecost

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The Day of Pentecost May 19, 2013 8:30, 9:45 & 11:00 a.m.

Pentecost is the festival that celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Christian church. In Acts Chapter Two, Jesus 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.

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 | [email protected]

The Worship of God

on the

Gathering

Day of Pentecost

The Prelude

“Love Divine, All Love’s Excelling” 

The Welcome and Parish Notes 

Wood Led by John Page

The Choral Call to Worship 9:45 & 11:00 “Come Down, O Love Divine”  Sung by the Sanctuary Choir

arr. White

Praise & Thanksgiving *The Processional Hymn 539

“O Spirit of the Living God” 

*The Affirmation of Faith 

FOREST GREEN

We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the Church. The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls women and men to all ministries of the Church. In a broken and fearful world, the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of people long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!”

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

*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 Sacrament of Baptism 

Led by Chuck Hodges

9:45 Scott McRae Brodrick Son of Katy and Kevin Brodrick McRae, McRae, 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. McRae, McRae, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you too.

The Welcoming of New Members 

11:00

The Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer   

8:30 & 9:45 Led by Betsy Butler 11:00 Led by 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.

Proclamation of the Word The Children’s Message 8:30 & 11:00

At the 11:00 service, children in kindergarten through second grade will go to W.O.W in the Caravans room on the third floor. Parents are to pick up children from Caravans at the end of the service.



The Offering The Offertory Anthem 8:30 “Revival” 

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

J. Caldwell

9:45 & 11:00 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”



Sung by the Sanctuary Choir with the Brass Ensemble, David Burrell, director This anthem has been placed in the choir library to the Glory of God and in memory of Felecia Miles by the Outreach Sunday School Class.

Wilberg

Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, to earth come down; fix in us thy humble dwelling; all thy faithful mercies crown! Jesus thou art all compassion, pure, unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation; enter every trembling heart. Breathe, O breathe thy loving Spirit into every troubled breast! Let us all in thee inherit; let us find that second rest. Take away our bent to sinning; Alpha and Omega be; end of faith, as its beginning, set our hearts at liberty. Come, Almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive; suddenly return and never, nevermore thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray and praise thee without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love. Finish, then, thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be. Let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee; changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise.

*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

Acts 2:1-4 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.

The Message 

“The Most Misunderstood Person”

Chuck Hodges Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.  3

Chuck Hodges

The Sacrament of Holy Communion  8:30

See page 9 in the Hymnal

The Receiving of the Bread and Wine 8:30

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 584

“Lord You Give the Great Commission”  Verses 1, 2 and 5

ABBOT’S LEIGH

*The Blessing *The Response 

8:30 “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.

9:45 & 11:00 “Be Filled with the Spirit”  Sung by the Sanctuary Choir

Courtney

Be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make melody in your heart to the Lord. Be filled with the Spirit, giving thanks to God in all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

*The Postlude

“Lift High the Cross” 

Manz

The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of their son Courtney Caskin by Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Caskin. The flowers in the Narthex are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Charles Lathrop Guyer III by his family.



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...................................... 545 Total Worship .................................1,463 8:30 a.m.....................................................221 9:45 a.m.....................................................410 11:00 a.m..................................................788 Online............................................................44

Sermon Notes

Greeters Sally Anne Cauthen, Carol & Brad Kohl, Cindy & Bill Walker, Mark Williams, Garett Walker, & Anna Alyssa McKoy

First Light Acolytes 8:30 Eliza Petersen, Reagan Grace, Rob Hardell, Evan Williams 9:45 Riley Holland, Baylor Ward, Madison Holland 11:00 Curry Cross, Joseph Mahoney, John Mobley Cross

Financial Report Budget for 2013  $2,431,217 Amount Given YTD  $1,000,584 Goal for May $169,320 Amount after 1 Sunday $66,779 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: Stacy & Reid Golden 14-20 months: Katie & Jason Lawson 24-36 months: HELP NEEDED 2 Year Olds: Katy & Kevin Brodrick 3 Year Olds: Lillie & Josh Brooks 4 Year Olds: Kim & John Turner

“Pentecost is the festival that celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Christian church.”

Pentecost Celebration Today, May 19

Join us for refreshments in

The Garden Located at the corner of Hancock Ave and Lumpkin St. Wear red and take time for fellowship from

9:45 to 10:45

Congratulations

Graduates of Disciple One and Two Classes

Disciple One:

Disciple Two:

Donald Coleman

Alicia Bates

Disciple One Teachers:

Aimee Dean

Patrick Bates

Pat Allen

Donnie Dean

Mary Branyan

Gaile Allen

Kitty Keadle

Rhonda Compton

Joe Wyrick

Tim Keadle

Johnny Jarrett

Mike Kitchens

Linsey Jarrett

Debra Lassiter

Judy Kitchens

Disciple Two Teachers:

John Laster

Mary Lynn Lane

Don Griner

Kasee Laster

Carole Langley

Pat Morrison

Virginia McKenna

Jim Lyons

Tom Reichert

Amy Peteet

Helen McKown

Shelly Prescott

Barbara Parnell

Bill Simpson

Carrie Scruggs

Joann Webb

Bonnie Turner

Larry Webb

Dora Upchurch

Jennifer Wyrick

Susan Whitehead

Today, May 19 12:00 p.m. in Hull Dining Room All are invited find out more about our three upcoming mission trips for youth, men, and co-ed adults. There will be a brief meeting today at 12:00 p.m. in the Hull Dining Room. Adults with hands-on experience in this mission field will be on hand to share details about dates, costs, and answer questions.

Contact: Eric Fessler | [email protected]

Announcements In Memoriam Ruth Wansley May 9, 2013

Sympathy

Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to Virginia Darden, Candy Gilliland and family in the loss of their mother, Ruth Wansley, on May 9.

New Arrivals

Congratulations to Emmy and Andrew Scruggs on the birth of their daughter, Frances Louise, on May 8. Louise is the granddaughter of Jerry Crisp and Lewis Scruggs.

The Silver Beaver Award

Scouting through First United Methodist Church (Pack 1, Troop 1, and Girl Scout Troop 12051) happens through the leadership of our Chartered Organization Representative Dale Greene. Dale has been involved in Scouting since his son Tom enrolled as a Tiger Cub 13 years ago and is responsible for integrating the outreach of Scouting in the life of the church. Two years ago he led the team to revive Pack 1 after decades of dormancy, and last year he brought Girl Scout Troop 12051 under our Scouting umbrella. In 2007, about a dozen families were involved in Scouting through the church. At present nearly 100 families are affiliated with the Scouting outreach! On May 3, the Northeast Georgia Council awarded the Silver Beaver Award to Dale. It is the highest honor that a council can bestow. Please join our troop committee in expressing congratulations to Dale, and let his example of service and leadership inspire all of us to higher levels of involvement in the great work of Scouting in our community.

Church Council & Charge Conference | May 20

There will be a Church Council Meeting followed by a brief Charge Conference on Monday, May 20, at 5:30 p.m. in Hancock Hall. We hope you can attend.

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Senior Fun | May 23

Hank Huckaby, a member of our church and Chancellor of the University System of Georgia, will be honored during Senior Fun on Thursday, May 23, at 12:30 p.m. Athens Mayor Denson and Oconee Commission Chairman Davis are issuing “Hank Huckaby Day” proclamations in both counties. Added bonus: Callie Waller will sing three Broadway songs and several editors will do a “Q & A” session with Hank in a “Meet the Press” format. We anticipate our largest attendance ever. Friends of Hank, those interested in higher education, and other interested church members are invited to attend. Numerous leaders from higher education, state government, and the larger church will be here to honor Hank. Please register now if interested. Contact: Diana Zylow | [email protected] | 706-543-1442

Women’s Ministry Group Trip to Hear Beth Moore | May 31 & June 1

The Women’s Ministry invites all women to join us on a group trip to hear Beth Moore speak at the Gwinnett Arena on May 31 - June 1. Beth is an excellent teacher and her worship team is amazing. The registration cost is $69, and you will need to individually register for your ticket online. We are planning to take all three church buses/vans and can accommodate the first 45 registrants. Register online at the Athens First United Methodist Church website to take the bus. Two buses will depart from church, and one will depart from the Kroger Shopping Center on Epps Bridge Road. More information online, athensfirstumc.org/womensministry Contact: Julie Caldwell | [email protected] | 706-540-0042

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 | [email protected] | 706-543-1442 x 213

Wesleyan Youth Choir Tour Concert | June 14 wesleyan youth choir tour 2013

One vo ce!

Join us on Friday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary for a home concert featuring the Wesleyan Youth Choir, Buford First United Methodist Church Youth Choir, and Dallas Youth Choir as they wrap up their summer tour One Voice! The Wesleyan Youth Choir will be traveling to New Orleans and Nashville the week of June 9-14. The grand finale of the tour will be a special concert at Athens First United Methodist Church. This is a free and public event open to friends, family, and the community. You don’t want to miss this! Contact | Janis Maxwell | [email protected]

Vacation Bible School | Volunteers Needed

Join the excitement of Vacation Bible School, the Everywhere Fun Fair -- where God’s world comes together. We have one half of the volunteers we need to care for the expected 350 children. Please consider serving June 17-21. You may register online or in person. Thank you. 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 in 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

BigStuf | July 24-28

Students in grades 6-12: Take the plunge with us this summer! BigStuf is unlike anything you’ve experienced: faith development, community building, and a strong missional component. Youth groups and hundreds of students from across the country will gather to unite in one powerful week (July 24-28) that will transform lives. Join us and make this summer a mountaintop experience for your faith! Contact: Erika Bates | [email protected] | 706-543-1442

Children’s Consignment Sale | Donate Children’s Consignment Sale Supporting

Children in

Uganda

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]

$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

This Week at Athens First For a detailed calendar see our website, athensfirstumc.org/calendar.

Sunday, May 19 Acts 2:1-21 Interfaith Hospitality Week Worship Service (Sanctuary) Preschool Nursery and Sunday School Worship Service (Sanctuary) Sunday School Classes Confirmation Preview (Room 120) Pentecost Celebration 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary) Children’s Church (Caravans) 12:00 p.m. Tijuana Missions Interest Meeting (Hull Dining Room) Teacher Training for Route 56 (Rooms 123, 124, & 125) 2:00 p.m. Wesleyan Youth Choir Concert (Buford First United Methodist) 4:00 p.m. Alleluia Ringers (Room 165) 5:00 p.m. Carillon Ringers (Room165) 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m.

Monday, May 20 Joel 2:18-29 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

UMW Circle 1 Meeting (Hull Dining Room) Charge Conference (Hancock Hall) Athens Ath-Elite Fitness (Gym) Volley Performance (Gym)

Tuesday, May 21 Ezekiel 11:14-25 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) Spring League Volleyball (Gym) Boy Scouts Troop 1 (Saye Scout Hut) Fashion Fitness (Youth Area)

Wednesday, May 22 Numbers 24:1-14 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

Fun Gym (Gym) Athens Ath-Elite Fitness (Gym) Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (Room 163) Connect Ministry Small Group 3 (Rooms 261) Classic City Volleyball Clinics (Gym) Chamber Ensemble Rehearsals (Room 163)

Thursday, May 23 Isaiah 32:11-17 5:30 a.m. Fashion Fitness (Gym) 12:30 p.m. Senior Fun Luncheon (Hancock Hall) 5:00 p.m. Souper Supper (Hancock Hall) 6:00 p.m. Athens Ath-Elite Fitness (Gym) Spring League Volleyball (Gym) 6:30 p.m. Adult Softball Game (Bishop Park) 7:00 p.m. Fashion Fitness (Youth Area)

Friday, May 24 Isaiah 44:1-4 6:30 p.m.

ISM Bible Study & Dinner (Rooms 253 & 255)

Saturday, May 25 2 Kings 2:1-15 9:00 a.m.

Youth Soccer (Clarke Central HS)

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