Sunday, October 2, 2022
8:45 and 11:00 a.m
World Communion Sunday, Food Sunday
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At the 11:00 a.m. service, the Chancel Choir will sing Love Bade Me Welcome, by Roland Martin, as the offertory anthem.
You can follow the livestream of the service 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.
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Movie Night and Discussion, Wall-E
September 30, 7:00 p.m.
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Join us in Moses Waddel Room tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. for a movie screening followed by discussion. Popcorn and soft drinks will be provided. All are welcome. |
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You may bring donations of 1 lb plain white rice, breakfast cereal (cold, not oatmeal or grits), to church Sunday, October 2. You may also bring items to the church office until 2:00 p.m. tomorrow, September 30. Thanks for your donations in September, it makes a big difference to our neighbors in need.
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Peace and Global Witness Offering
October 2
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World Communion Sunday, the first Sunday in October, marks the day we receive a special offering for Peace and Global Witness. Your gift will enable the church to promote the Peace of Christ by addressing systems of conflict and injustice across the world. Twenty-five percent will stay locally to aid Advantage Behavioral Health Systems as a witness to Christ’s peace. Mid councils retain an additional 25% for ministries of peace and reconciliation. The remaining 50% is by the Presbyterian Mission Agency to advocate for peace and justice in cultures of violence, including our own, through collaborative projects of education and Christian witness. Please note your gift to FPC is for “Peace & Global Witness.” If you are making your contribution through FPC website, please select “select “General Fund” under “Select a Fund,” and in the optional memo write “Peace & Global Witness.”
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Blessing of the Animals
October 2, 4:00 p.m.
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Join us Sunday, October 2 at 4:00 p.m. in the Courtyard for the Blessing of the Animals. We will offer a blessing for our furry and feathered companions. All pets are welcome. Invite your animal-loving neighbors and friends!
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Wed@First provides an opportunity to experience Christian fellowship and growth in a relaxed atmosphere. It includes dinner, choirs, Bridge, "Dante's Inferno", beginning as early as 2:00 p.m. and ending at 8:00 p.m. (we will not have Chair Yoga on October 5). Dinner opens at 5:30 p.m. Our after-dinner program, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., will have a study led by Dr. Ryan Baer called "This I Believe: A Conversation About the Apostles’ Creed". Click here for the full schedule.
Please RSVP for dinner in the Atrium, online, or by contacting the church office e-mail frontdesk@firstpresathens.org or call 706-543-4338 by Mondays at 12:00 p.m. Price is $10/person and a $40/family max (complimentary for children 5 and under).
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Matthew 25 Conversations
October 6, 5:30 p.m.
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Join us next Thursday, October 6 at 5:30 p.m. in Moses Waddel Room as the Rev. Leigh Bonner will lead a conversation about why and how the church is called to Do Mission work.
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News from Family Promise of Athens |
We are running low on supplies at our static site and day center! With the start of school, we have seen an increase in families asking for household supplies because they have had additional expenses this past month. Some of the items that we need include:
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Laundry detergent
- Clorox wipes
- Lotion, shampoo, body wash
You can shop on our Amazon wishlist here, or drop items off at our Day Center (First Baptist: 355 Pulaski Street) or our Static Site (Milledge Avenue Baptist Church: 1690 S Milledge Ave)
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Click here to read Fall@First.
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September 29
Sherry Caven
Dottie Kimbrell
Steve Whiten
September 30
Lizzie Simmons
October 1
Mac Corry
Knox Huff, Jr.
Wendy Humphries
Lillian Jones
Will Rooker
October 2
Laura Clark
October 3
Carol Ashmore
Pat Marshall
October 4
Charley Burch, Jr.
Paithan Campbell
Lynn West
October 5
Joan Duffett
Owen Guest
October 6
Pearl Attaway
Carol Brown
Patti Burch
Mike Farley
Nancy Gilleland
Susan Noakes
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Looking Ahead
October 1
Memorial Service H. W. Hartman III
October 2
Worship Service at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m., The Rev. Leigh Bonner preaching
Sunday School and Godly Play
Atrium Refreshments
Cherub Choir Rehearsal
St. Andrews Choir Rehearsal
Blessing of the Animals
Celebration Singers Rehearsal
Youth Group
October 3
Circle Two
Handbell Rehearsal
October 4
Knitting Purls
Circle 3/4
Circle 6
October 5
Our Daily Bread Lunch
Wed@First
Bridge Group
Dante’s Inferno with Ron Bogue
St. Andrews Choir Rehearsal
“This I Believe: A Conversation About the Apostles’ Creed” with Dr. Ryan Baer
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
October 6
Weekday School Chapel
Matthew 25 Conversations: Why Do Mission? How? Where
Weekday School Committee Meeting
College of Elders Dinner
October 9
Worship Service at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m., Dr. Ryan Baer preaching
Sunday School and Godly Play
Atrium Refreshments
Cherub Choir Rehearsal
St. Andrews Choir Rehearsal
Celebration Singers Rehearsal
Youth Group
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First Presbyterian Church
185 E. Hancock Avenue
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 543-4338
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