Weekly Word - Sunday, February 18, 2024

Sunday, February 18, 2024

8:45 and 11:00 a.m.

First Sunday in Lent

Join us this Sunday at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. as Dr. Ryan Baer will preach a sermon entitled, Shocked. The scripture lessons for this week are Psalm 19:7-10 and Mark 10:17-31. We will celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism of James David (JD) Dantzler, son of James and Courtney Dantzler, grandson of Anne and David Dantzler, at the 11:00 a.m. service.

At the 11:00 a.m. service, the Chancel Choir will sing Wash Me Throughly, by David Halls, as the anthem.

You can follow the livestream of the services on Facebook or YouTube. For instructions to follow livestream through Facebook or YouTube, click here. Find the text and audio from previous weeks' sermons, along with a copy of the bulletin, here.

Wed@First is Back!

Dear Friends,

Please make plans to join us next Wednesday, February 21, for our first Wed@First of Spring 2023. Each week, there will be opportunities for all ages for fellowship, food, learning, and spiritual growth. Please see the full schedule of activities below, and don’t forget to RSVP for dinner by Monday at 12 noon.

Resources for Lent 2024 at FPC

This Lent, we have several opportunities and resources that you may use to guide your 40 days. We come to Christ’s table hungry for many different things and there is always a seat for us there. However you choose to observe this season—in community or in solitude, with reflection or action - we pray that it is a time of intentionality and attentiveness to yourself and to your relationship with God.

Click here to read the Resources for Lent 2024 at FPC.

Red Cross Blood Drive, February 25

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Please join us in the Fellowship Hall and help save a life! Reserve an appointment at redcrossblood.org (sponsor code AFPC), or contact the church office (e-mail frontdesk@firstpresathens.org or call 706-543-4338). If you cannot give blood but would like to help check-in donors, please contact Joe Neighbors to volunteer (jbneighb@bellsouth.net).

Hosts Needed for Atrium Fellowship

Members and guests enjoy the opportunity to stop in the Atrium after the 11:00 a.m. Sunday service to greet friends, introduce themselves to guests, and welcome new members. Lemonade, water, sweet and salty snacks are provided and served by the hosts of this popular fellowship time.

We are in need of families, couples, or groups to volunteer as hosts. Three people can easily organize and handle the refreshments. Punch bowls, cups, napkins, trays and lemonade are available in the kitchen next to Fellowship Hall. The Fellowship & Evangelism Commission is available to answer questions and assist.

The following dates are available:3/3, 3/10, 3/17, and 3/24 (Palm Sunday). Please consider volunteering to host a Fellowship Time by contacting Judy Burch at 912-602-0766 or e-mail bgrammyb5@aol.com.

Click here to read Holy Days@First.

Our Church Family

Christian Sympathy to:

Jeanne Nadenicek on the death of her father, James Smith.

February 15

Bill Childers

Marj Hinkley

Chase MacMillan

February 16

Sara Johnson

Sheila Marshall

Winki Winburn

February 18

Anne Lane

Keith Oelke

Winston Stephens

February 19

William Carey

Durand Heath III

Jim Spencer

February 20

Joseph Stunzi

February 21

Karen Cobb

Chatham Johnson

Suzanne Sugiuchi

February 22

John Barrett

Bryan McArthur

Sally Sams

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Please see FirstPresAthens.org for more information about the life of the church.

Looking Ahead

February 18

First Sunday of Lent

Worship Service at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m., Dr. Ryan Baer preaching

Sunday School and Godly Play

Fellowship in the Atrium

Mission & Outreach Commission Meeting

FirstThings New Member Informational Class

February 20

Women’s Small Group

February 21

Wed@First Spring programs begin

Knitting Purls 2

Shakespeare & Friends Homer’s Odyssey, Book 14

St. Andrews Choir Rehearsal

Wed@First Supper - Saucehouse

Meeting Jesus at the Table, Lenten Conversations with Whitney and Ryan

Chancel Choir Rehearsal

February 22

WDS Chapel

Lenten Lunch (via Zoom, ID: 706-543-4338) at 12:30 p.m.

Session Worship

Session Meeting

February 25

Second Sunday of Lent

Red Cross Blood Drive

Worship Service at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m., Dr. Ryan Baer preaching

Sunday School and Godly Play

New Member Coffee with Session

New Member Introduction and Reception

Fellowship in the Atrium

St. Andrews Choir Rehearsal

Cherub Choir Rehearsal

Celebration Singers Rehearsal

Youth Group

First Presbyterian Church

185 E. Hancock Avenue

Athens, GA 30601

(706) 543-4338

www.firstpresathens.org