Welcome. Table of Contents. Ministers. Attendance. Sunday School. Children. Directors. Financial Report. Attendance on October 14.

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2 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 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. Sunday School We offer Sunday school for children age 2 through adult each Sunday from 9:45 10:45 a.m. Children 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 2018 $3,231,864 Amount Given YTD $2,439,227 Goal for October $265,980 Amount after 1 Sunday $85,307 Attendance on October 14 Total Worship 957 8:30 a.m :45 a.m :00 a.m. 345 Online 140 Harvest Retreat 58 Sunday School 283 Contact Us Office hours: Monday Friday, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. First United Methodist Church athensfirstumc.org CCLI License No Table of Contents :30 a.m. Order of Worship 9:45 & 11:00 a.m. Order of Worship The Steeple Calendar Ministers Martha Aenchbacher Minister of Congregational Care martha@athensfirstumc.org Betsy Butler Minister of Missions betsy@athensfirstumc.org Chuck Hodges Senior Minister chuck@athensfirstumc.org Josh Miles Minister of Student Life josh@athensfirstumc.org Susan Taylor Minister of Discipleship susan@athensfirstumc.org Directors Katie Elder Director of Route 56 katie@athensfirstumc.org Jennifer Golden Assist. Director of Children's Ministry jennifer@athensfirstumc.org Linsey Jarrett Director of Weekday Preschool linsey@athensfirstumc.org Laney Jones Assistant Director of Student Ministries laney@athensfirstumc.org Sarah Lawing Director of Children s Music Ministry & 8:30 a.m. Worship Leader sarah@athensfirstumc.org Janis Maxwell Director of Youth Music & Organist janis@athensfirstumc.org Stephen Mitchell Director of Music stephen@athensfirstumc.org Robin Stewart Director of Children s Ministry robin@athensfirstumc.org Bob Winstead Executive Director of Administration bob@athensfirstumc.org Rusty Wood Director of Recreation Ministries rusty@athensfirstumc.org

3 8:30 a.m. Flowers The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. Robert Bird Moore, Sr. by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Daniel, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bird Moore, Jr., and Mrs. Robert Bird Moore, Sr. The Worship of God GATHERING SONG All Ye Tenderhearted/I Have Decided arr. Daniel Martin Moore I have decided to follow Jesus. I have decided to follow Jesus. I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back, no turning back. OPENING PRAYER Betsy Butler *HYMN OF PRAISE umh 127 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah cwm rhondda *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada We are not alone, we live in God s world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God s presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge, and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen. *PASSING OF THE PEACE CHILDREN S MESSAGE Katie Elder PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER Josh Miles 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. *Please stand as you are able. The congregation speaks or sings the text in bold type. 1

4 8:30 a.m. service Anthem Lyrics If You don t build it, we labor in vain. Without Your Spirit, we stand with no strength. I know my life is passing away, but the works of Your hands are what will remain. Let the favor of the Lord rest upon us. O Lord, establish the work of our hands! Teach us to number the length of our days. Pour out Your power. We ll pour out Your praise. Teach us to run, to finish the race, for only what s done in love will remain. Let the favor of the Lord rest upon us. O Lord, establish the work of our hands! Alleluia! OFFERING AND OFFERTORY ANTHEM Establish the Work of Our Hands Aaron Keyes *DOXOLOGY umh 95 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow the old 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heav nly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 14:15-21 p. 15 new testament SERMON The Difference You Make, Makes All The Difference Chuck Hodges *HYMN umh 618 Let Us Break Bread Together let us break bread together Verses 1, 3 SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Christ invites to the table all who love him and who seek to be in unity with God and one another. When we gather together, the Spirit of the Lord meets us, and through grace, brings us into a community of love, hope, and peace. Let us pray. Almighty God, in the abundance of your many gifts, grant us grace to fill one another s lives with love. Redeem, restore, and remold us until we are made new. Transform our daily bread into the bread of life, and the cup that we drink into the cup of salvation. We pray in Jesus name. Amen. 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. Creator God, holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ. He prayed that we might be one as he is one with you, and he asked that we might be known by the love we have for one another. On the night... 2 We celebrate your love for us in Jesus Christ. As we remember Christ s sacrifice through our communion, we proclaim the mystery of our faith.

5 8:30 a.m. service Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here, and on the meal we share. By your Spirit enable the body of Christ to be one. Help the left hand and the right hand work as one in ministry to all the world. Bring the blessing of all your people to bear fruit for the present and for the future. Amen. Receiving of the Elements of Communion and Consecration of Our Gifts All are invited to commune at Christ s table and to bring your pledge card forward. If you need to be served in your pew, please call this to the attention of an usher. All elements at both stations are gluten-free. Song Lyrics Your love is like radiant diamonds bursting inside us we cannot contain. Your love will surely come find us like blazing wildfires singing Your name. God of mercy, sweet love of mine, I have surrendered to Your design. May this offering stretch across the skies, and these Hallelujahs be multiplied. Music During Holy Communion Multiplied Nathaniel Rinehart and William Rinehart PRAYER OF CONSECRATION *BLESSING *CLOSING SONG Blest Be the Tie That Binds dennis Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. *POSTLUDE Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Beethoven 3

6 9:45 & 11:00 a.m. Flowers The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. Robert Bird Moore, Sr. by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Daniel, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bird Moore, Jr., and Mrs. Robert Bird Moore, Sr. The Worship of God Gathering THE PRELUDE Toccata in D Giambattista Martini Janis Maxwell, organ; Brandon Craswell, trumpet THE CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP This is the Day Jacobus Gallus Sung by the Sanctuary Choir with the brass ensemble THE OPENING PRAYER Susan Taylor Abundant God, you have touched and transformed us to reach out to all who hunger for what only you can give. Keep our feet in your paths and bless us to multiply blessings to others, through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen. Praise & Thanksgiving *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN umh 127 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah cwm rhondda *THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada We are not alone, we live in God s world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God s presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge, and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen. 4 *Please stand as you are able. The congregation speaks or sings the text in bold type.

7 9:45 & 11:00 a.m. services *THE PASSING OF THE PEACE THE WELCOMING OF NEW MEMBERS 11:00 a.m. THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER 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 Anthem Lyrics Give thanks to God on high for saints of other days, whose hope it was to live and die in love s consuming blaze, for Christ and His kingdom, his glory and His praise. Their vision long fulfilled our prayer is still the same: upon their work of faith to build, their word of truth proclaim, for Christ and His kingdom, and for his holy name. New tasks today are ours who serve a world in pain, new calls to challenge all our pow rs of heart and hand and brain, for Christ and His kingdom, while life and breath remain. Give thanks to God on high for all the future sends, in praise of Christ to live and die who calls His servants friends, for Christ and His kingdom, whose glory never ends! THE OFFERING AND THE OFFERTORY ANTHEM Give Thanks to God on High K.L. Scott Sung by the Sanctuary Choir with the brass ensemble *THE DOXOLOGY umh 94 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow lasst uns erfreuen 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 14:15-21 p. 15 new testament THE SERMON The Difference You Make, Makes All The Difference Chuck Hodges Response THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION When we gather to praise God and celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion, we remember that we are people who have preferred our wills to the will of God. Accepting God s power to become new persons in Christ, let us confess our sin before God and one another. 5

8 9:45 & 11:00 a.m. services God, you call us to step out in faith, to place our lives in your hands, and to wholeheartedly commit to following you. We confess that we find it difficult to do. It is not always easy to follow where you lead to turn away from our own personal wants and desires, to let go of our safety nets and trust that you will provide for us in all things. Forgive us when we doubt you. Increase our faith. Open our eyes to see past our own interests and concerns, to your broader vision for us and for our world. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. 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: Congregation sings: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might. Heaven 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. He showed us your love and compassion by feeding the multitude. 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 water and the Spirit. 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 6

9 9:45 & 11:00 a.m. services 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." On the day you raised him from the dead he was recognized by his disciples in the breaking of the bread, and in the power of your Holy Spirit your Church has continued in the breaking of the bread and the sharing of the cup. 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. Song Lyrics For everyone born, a place at the table, for everyone born, clean water and bread, a shelter, a space, a safe place for growing, for everyone born, a star overhead, and God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, compassion and peace: yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice, justice and joy! For woman and man, a place at the table, revising the roles, deciding the share, with wisdom and grace, dividing the power, a system that's fair, for young and for old, a place at the table, a voice to be heard, a part in the song, the hands of a child in hands that are wrinkled, for young and for old, the right to belong, for everyone born, a place at the table, to live without fear, and simply to be, to work, to speak out, to witness and worship, for everyone born, the right to be free. 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 Father, now and forever. Congregation sings: Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. The Invitation This table is open to all who confess Jesus as the Christ and seek to follow Christ s way. Come to this sacred table not because you must, but because you may. Come not because you are fulfilled, but because in your emptiness you stand in need of God s mercy and assurance. Come not to express an opinion, but to seek a presence and to pray for a spirit. Come to this table then, sisters and brothers, as you are. Partake and share. It is spread for you and me that we might again know that God has come to us, shared our common lot, and invited us to join in God s Kingdom. Receiving of the Elements of Communion and Consecration of Our Gifts All are invited to commune at Christ s table and to bring your pledge card forward. If you need to be served in your pew, please call this to the attention of an usher. All elements at both stations are gluten-free. The Music During Communion For Everyone Born arr. Tom Trenney Sung by the Chamber Ensemble 7

10 9:45 & 11:00 a.m. services *THE PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Most gracious God, we give you thanks for every good gift we have received through the bounty of your love. Guide us along the path of giving that binds us together and connects us with you, the Great Giver. Accept the stewardship of our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness for the work of your Church, so that in every act of mercy and justice, we become conduits of your love. Everything we are, and everything we have, comes as a gift from your gracious hand a gift which continues to renew us. Accept, O God, the tokens of our love and signs of our pledge and commitment which we have brought forward this day. You are a God of abundance. Our gifts and offerings can expand and grow beyond our understanding, just like five loaves and two fish can feed a crowd of five thousand. In thanksgiving for our life and for the life of Athens First United Methodist Church, we give glory to You, Lord God, the Source of all being; to Jesus Christ, Eternal Word; and to the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. *THE HYMN Loaves Were Broken, Words Were Spoken beach spring Loaves were broken, words were spoken by the Galilean shore. Jesus, Bread of Life from heaven, was their food forevermore. By your body broken for us, by your wine of life outpoured, Jesus, feed again your people. Be our host, our Life, our Lord. By the loaves you break and give us, send us in your name to share. Bread for which the millions hunger, words that tell your love and care. By your body broken for us, by your wine of life outpoured, Jesus, feed again your people. Be our host, our Life, our Lord. Sending Forth *THE BLESSING AND CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Blest Be the Tie That Binds dennis Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. *THE POSTLUDE Joyful, Joyful Paul Manz 8

11 The Steeple "Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children." Matthew 14:

12 In Memoriam Jim Sharoff October 16, 2018 Sympathy Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to Wilda Sharoff and her family in the loss of her husband, Jim Sharoff, on October 16. New Arrival Congratulations to Chandler and Ian Bahr on the birth of their daughter, Camille "Mills" Ilene, on October 13. Congratulations to Kaeti and Nick Shurling on the birth of their daughter, Merritt Wynn, on October 14. Wynnie is the granddaughter of Tammy and Duke Lindsay. Churchwide BBQ TODAY 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Congratulations to Camille and Cole Whalen on the birth of their son, Finnegan Charles, on October 15. Finn is the grandson of Charlie and Jennifer Whalen. Consecration Sunday Today Today is Consecration Sunday. This is a sacred time when our pledge cards are placed on the altar and those who are able to be present come forward to celebrate Holy Communion. It is an opportunity to express our gratitude for God s many blessings and to step forward in faith and follow him. Join us this evening for our annual Churchwide BBQ here at the church! Registration is NOT required! We will have games and activities for children available in the gym. Come for food, fun, and fellowship as we celebrate together. athensfirstumc.org/bbq Wednesday Night Meals The meal on Wednesday, October 24, is provided by Champy s. Join us for chicken fingers, baked beans and slaw. All are invited to attend and encouraged to spend time together during our Wednesday Night Meal. If you have difficulty ordering online, please call the church office and a staff member can help you order your meal. For more information, contact Cindy. Register athensfirstumc.org/wednesdaynightmeals Cindy McKoy cindy@athensfirstumc.org

13 GriefShare Join us Wednesday, October 24, for GriefShare. We will discuss why attending church can be difficult. GriefShare meets Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in room 100. Please register online so that we will have materials prepared for you. The cost is $20. You may pay online or in person. Learn more athensfirstumc.org/griefshare Martha Aenchbacher Senior Fun Luncheon UGA Hodgson Singers will present the program for our Senior Fun Luncheon at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, in Hancock Hall. This internationally acclaimed group of 50 singers is directed by Dr. Dan Bara. The luncheon cost is $6. Everyone 50 and over is invited to attend. Reservations should be placed by 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 24. Call the church office to register. For questions regarding Senior Fun, please contact Dan Maxey. Dan Maxey Church Office WRFC 960 AM Radio Broadcast During the UGA football season, WRFC will broadcast the 8:30 a.m. service live. A recording of the 11:00 a.m. service will play at 12:00 p.m. each Sunday. Children's Basketball Registration for children s basketball is open! If your child is in pre-k through grade 5 and is interested in learning the game of basketball and building athletic skills while growing in Christ, register online! Registration ends October 20 and the season begins October 29. Please contact Rusty Wood for additional information. Learn more athensfirstumc.org/childrensbasketball Rusty Wood rusty@athensfirstumc.org Calling All Military Families Is someone in your family serving in the military? If someone in your family is on active duty or in the reserve or guard forces of our military, we would like to add you to the rolls of our Military Family Hall of Fame. We want to show our appreciation! Let us know who you are and who in your family is serving our country so that we can be more aware of your sacrifice. We want to salute you and your family let us join you in this gift you are giving to protect our freedoms. To add your family member, please contact the church office or Carole Langley. Church office Carole Langley carolelangley@charter.net College Care Packages The youth will be collecting supplies for college care packages from now until Sunday morning, November 4. You can drop off shopping list items and empty shoe boxes in marked collection bins in the youth hallway. Please stick to bringing in these items on the shopping list: cookies, candy, granola bars, pop-tarts, bags of ground coffee, boxes of tea, ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, sticky notes, highlighters, and index cards. If you would like your college student to receive a care package, please the name and school address of your student to Laney Jones by Sunday morning, November 4. Be sure to include if your student has any special dietary needs or allergies. Laney Jones laney@athensfirstumc.org Saye Property Information Sessions Join the Building Committee in Hancock Hall for upcoming information sessions to learn more about proposed future plans for the Saye building and property. Simply select the day and time that fits your schedule. Please make plans to be a part of this conversation. Wednesday, November 7 6:30-7:15 p.m. Sunday, November 11 12:15 1:00 p.m. Disciplines of a Godly Family What are God s intentions for your family? What are some practical ideas for applying God s wisdom in raising our children? Join Lee and Heather Robinson for a six-week study entitled Disciplines of a Godly Family as we discuss these questions and more. The study will meet on Sunday mornings, November 11 through December 16, from 9:45-10:45 a.m., in room 200. Please register online. For more information, contact Susan or Cindy. Register athensfirstumc.org/registration Susan Taylor susan@athensfirstumc.org Cindy McKoy cindy@athensfirstumc.org

14 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. This Week SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 Mark 10:41-45 Consecration Sunday Worship Service SANCTUARY Preschool Nursery FIRST FLOOR Fun Gym GYM Worship Service SANCTUARY Adult Sunday School SECOND FLOOR AND SAYE BUILDING Youth Sunday School YOUTH AREA Route 56: Grade 5 & 6 Sunday School ROOM 120 Elementary Sunday School: Holy Ground CHAPEL Kindergarten Sunday School: City on a Hill ROOM 311 & 313 Preschool Nursery & Sunday School FIRST FLOOR Sack Lunch Ministry HULL STREET ENTRANCE Worship Service SANCTUARY Preschool Nursery FIRST FLOOR Churchwide BBQ CHURCH PARKING LOT 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 Job 42:1-6 Connect & Grow Women's Group ROOM 200 UMW Circle 5 Meeting HULL CONFERENCE ROOM UMW Circle 6 Meeting HOME OF DIANNE GORDON Disciplines Devotional Bible Study ROOM 200 Evening Community Bible Study Junior Girl Scouts Meeting SAYE BUILDING Connect & Grow Group TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Job 42:10-17 Community Bible Study Leaders' Council YOUTH AREA Prayer Shawl Ministry PANERA BREAD Pickleball GYM UMW Circle 4 Meeting HULL CONFERENCE ROOM Connect & Grow Group JOHN WESLEY PARLOR Fashion Fitness ROOM 120 Ruth ROOM 224 Boy Scouts Troop 1 SCOUT HUT 12

15 9:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 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. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Psalm 34:1-8 GriefShare ROOM 100 Ruth ROOM 222 Methodism: Our Story ROOM 100 Prayer Shawl Ministry ROOM 200 Lyric Choir Grades 1-2 ROOM 151 Celebrate Worship Arts Grades 3-4 ROOM 301 Dance Age 4-Kindergarten ROOM 145 Early Book Group ROOM 224 Route 56 Wednesday Nights ROOM 120 Wednesday Night Meal HANCOCK HALL Celebrate Choir Grades 3-4 ROOM 151 Sonshine Choir Age 4 ROOM 325 Joy Choir Kindergarten ROOM 325 Music & Movement Age 3 ROOM 314 Lyric Worship Arts Grades 1-2 ROOM Love Letters Connect Group Young Married ROOM 114 Youth Bible Study ROOM 119 Connect & Grow Group ROOM 224 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal ROOM 148 Later Book Group ROOM 100 Chamber Ensemble Rehearsal ROOM 148 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 Psalm 34:19-22 Community Bible Study SANCTUARY Senior Fun Luncheon HANCOCK HALL Pickleball GYM Fashion Fitness ROOM 120 Connect Group Young Adult ROOM 222 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Hebrews 7:23-28 Parenting with Purpose Small Group ROOM 119 Yoga Faith Vinyasa ROOM 114 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Mark 10:46-52 Mobile Food Pantry NARTHEX 13

16 Worship Bulletin ( ) Published weekly Athens First United Methodist Church 327 N. Lumpkin Street Athens, GA Telephone Fax Website athensfirstumc.org Periodicals Postage Paid at Athens, GA Vol. LXI No. 42 Postmaster Send address changes to: AFUMC P.O. Box 1109 Athens, GA