The Second Sunday after Pentecost
June 2, 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
on the
Second Sunday After Pentecost
Gathering The Prelude
“Rejoice, the Lord is King”
The Welcome and Parish Notes
Sobaje
Led by Martha Aenchbacher
The Choral Call to Worship 9:45 & 11:00 “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” Sung by the Sanctuary Choir
Praise & Thanksgiving *The Processional Hymn 529 “How Firm a Foundation”
FOUNDATION
*The Prayer for of Confession
Lord Jesus Christ, you are the way of peace. Come into the brokenness of our lives with your healing love. Help us to be willing to bow before you in true repentance and to bow to one another in real forgiveness. By the fire of your Holy Spirit, melt our hard hearts, and consume the pride and prejudice which separate us. Fill us, O Lord, with your perfect love, which casts out fear, and bind us together in that unity which you share with the Father and the Holy Spirit. 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
*Please stand as you are able. The congregation speaks or sings the text in bold type.
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Staff Parish Recognition
8:30 & 9:45 Robert Hardell 11:00 Jill Bateman
The Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
Led by Chuck Hodges
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 “I Come with Joy”
Sung by the Sanctuary Choir
Marrolli
I come with joy, a child of God, forgiven, loved and free, the life of Jesus to recall, in love laid down for me. I come with Christians far and near to find, as all are fed, the new community of love in Christ’s communion bread. As Christ breaks bread, and bids us share, each proud division ends. The love that made us, makes us one, and strangers now are friends. Together met, together bound, by all that God has done, we’ll go with joy, to give the world the love that makes us one.
*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!
*Please stand as you are able. The congregation speaks or sings the text in bold type.
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*The Scripture Reading
John Page
The Message
John Page
Exodus 20: 1-5 Then God spoke all these words: 2 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; 3 you shall have no other gods before me. 4 You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the Lord your God am a jealous God
“Who is Your God?”
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
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. In the beginning your Spirit moved over the face of the waters. 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. Your Spirit came upon prophets and teachers, anointing them to speak your Word. 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. Heav’n and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name, who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. Holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ. At his baptism in the Jordan your Spirit descended upon him and declared him your beloved Son. With your Spirit upon him he turned away the temptations of sin. Your Spirit anointed him to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim release to the captives and recovering sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, and to announce that the time had come when you would save your people. He healed the sick, fed the hungry, and ate with sinners. By the baptism 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 Worship Bulletin | 4
water and the Spirit. When the Lord Jesus ascended, he promised to be with us always, baptizing us with the Holy Spirit and with fire, as on the Day of Pentecost. 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 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 451
“Be Thou My Vision”
SLANE
*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.
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*The Postlude
“Postlude on St Anne”
Fedak
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in honor of Emmett and Carole Langley’s 50th wedding anniversary by their daughters. The flowers in the narthex are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Hugh H. Peeler by Terry Peeler and family.
June 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. Bob Green, Nat Carmack, Marty Webb, Ben Ayers, Spence Johnson, Jim Lyons, Kyle Beeson
Attendance Sunday School...................................... 450 Total Worship ..... ...........................1,003 8:30 a.m.....................................................164 9:45 a.m....................................................361 11:00 a.m..................................................478 Online............................................................50
Greeters Hayden Hudson, Cameron Hedges, Kim Griffith, Marty & Alex Keller, Sonya & Al Pileggi, & Kristen & Scott Williams
Offering Stewards Bob Booth and Charlie Grimes, co-chairman; Jim Lyons, Nat Carmack, Henry Garrard, Nathan King, Al Hawley, Sean Rogers, Charlie Upchurch III
First Light Acolytes 8:30 Millican Jarrett, Emily Elder 9:45 Annabelle Woodard, Lauren Griffith, Barrett Jones 11:00 Kate Williams, Jack Chambers, Jacob Hudson, Toby Chapeau
Financial Report Budget for 2013 $2,431,217 Amount Given YTD $1,067,156 Goal for May $169,320 Amount after 3 Sundays $132,850 Current Debt Balance $1,054,781 Total Debt Reduction YTD $59,330
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New Easy to use
eSteeple
Starting on June 6 we will be sending out a redesigned eSteeple. It is easy to use on your smart phone and desktop computer. Below is a diagram to help you navigate the new eSteeple.
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Vacation Bible School June 17-21
Register your child! Register yourself and your youth to volunteer!
Register by June 7 Please consider serving June 17-21. You may register online or in person at the church front desk. Visit athensfirstumc.org/vbs. Contact: Stacey Richardson |
[email protected]
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HOME CONCERT JUNE 14 6:30 p.m. IN THE SANCTUARY Over 85 youth from Athens, Buford, and Dallas, TX First United Methodist Churches
hear one voice! in concer t Announcements Sympathy
Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to Katie Huffman and family in the loss of her mother who passed away on May 21.
Baptism
Maxwell Emerson “Max” Selleck received the Sacrament of Baptism on May 26 in our sanctuary. He is the son of Beth & Rick Selleck.
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New Arrivals
Congratulations to Jenna and Greg Dyer on the birth of their daughter, Juliet Elisabeth, on May 22. Juliet is the granddaughter of Leigh and Chris Holland.
Farewell Reception for John Page
Today, following the 11:00 a.m. service, there will be a farewell reception in Hancock Hall for John Page and his wife, Stacey, and daughters, Kasana and Marissa.
Engage: Summer Edition | June 5
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join ONE Student Ministries for Engage: Summer Edition on Wednesday nights beginning June 5. Bring a friend and join us as we gather from 5:30-7:00 p.m. for fellowship, fun, and food. We will be meeting on June 5, 12, 19, and 26, as well as July 10 and 31.
New Member Orientation | June 9
All guests are welcome to attend the Newcomer Orientation next Sunday in Hancock Hall. Two sessions are offered, 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. No need to R.S.V.P. Information about Athens First United Methodist will be shared, including ways to get involved and how to become a member. Find out more information online, athensfirstumc.org/newcomerorientations. Contact: Martha Aenchbacher |
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Beth Moore Study James: Mercy Triumphs | June 11 & 12
Women’s Ministry is offering three sessions of the Beth Moore Bible study James: Mercy Triumphs. The first meeting will be June 11 and 12. Please register online or at the front desk by June 5. Cost is $20. Meeting options are Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Both Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning studies will be in members’ homes, while the Wednesday evening study will meet in the church, where child care for newborns to 5th graders will be offered if requested. Check out this announcement on our website for group leaders and locations of meetings. Contact: Julie Caldwell |
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July Worship
We will have summer worship in July featuring extended congregational singing of old hymns and camp songs as well as guest musicians. The worship schedule will remain the same: 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00. The theme will be “Questions You Always Wanted to Ask in Church”. Please submit questions online (athensfirstumc.org) or at the front desk. The ministerial staff will select one question to address in the sermon each week. The deadline for submitting questions is Monday, June 10. Contact: Julie Caldwell |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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This Week at Athens First For a detailed calendar see our website, athensfirstumc.org/calendar.
Sunday, June 2 1 Kings 17:8-24 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:45 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Worship Service (Sanctuary) Preschool Nursery and Sunday School Worship Service (Sanctuary) Sunday School Classes Worship Service (Sanctuary) Children’s Church (Caravans) Reception for John Page (Hancock Hall) Agape (Room 163) Choir Tour Committee meeting Wesleyan Youth Choir Rehearsal (Room 163)
Monday, June 3 Job 22:1-20 6:00 p.m.
Volley Performance (Gym)
Tuesday, June 4 Job 24:9-25 5:30 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Fashion Fitness (Gym) Men’s Bible Study (Hull Dining) Music and Arts Week 2013 Fashion Fitness (Room 126) Classic City Volleyball Camp (Gym) Intermediate/Advanced ESOL Class (Room 255) Boy Scouts Troop 1 (Saye Scout Hut) Fashion Fitness (Room 126)
Wednesday, June 5 Job 31:16-23 9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Music and Arts Week 2013 Engage: Summer Edition (Youth Suite) Classic City Volleyball Camp (Gym)
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Thursday, June 6 Exodus 29:1-9 5:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Fashion Fitness (Gym) Music and Arts Week 2013 Our Daily Bread Service (First Baptist Church Downtown) Fashion Fitness (Room 126) Classic City Volleyball Camp (Gym) Fashion Fitness (Room 126)
Friday, June 7 Numbers 15:17-26 6:30 p.m. ISM Bible Study & Dinner (Rooms 253 & 255)
Saturday, June 8 Joshua 9:1-27 8:00 a.m.
Wesleyan Youth Choir Tour 2013 Departs
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