Wednesday@First

Wed@First provides an opportunity to experience Christian fellowship and growth in a relaxed atmosphere.

• 4:30 p.m. "Dante's Inferno" led by Ron Bogue, Room 308
• 4:30 p.m. Crochet & Knitting Group (new and experienced needles are welcome), Parlor
• 5:00 p.m. St. Andrews Choir Rehearsal, Room 203
• 5:30 p.m. Dinner, Fellowship Hall
• 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Chancel Choir Room
• 6:30 p.m. "This is Believe: Conversations on the Confession of Belhar" with Dr. Baer, Moses Waddel Room

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).

Columbarium Dedication

Sunday, February 19

Join us after the 11:00 a.m. worship service for a ceremony of dedication of the new columbarium.

Ash Wednesday Services

February 22

Join us for a traditional service including the imposition of ashes at 12:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. The 7:00 p.m. service will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Sunday, February 26, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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

Usher Training

Sunday, February 26, 12:00 p.m.

Ushers play a very important role for our church family. They serve as a church ambassador by meeting, greeting, and assisting members and visitors as they attend services. If you feel called to learn more and serve as an usher, please join us for a training in the Sanctuary next Sunday, February 26, after the 11:00 a.m. service. For more information, please contact Jennifer Sunderlin at frontdesk@firstpresathens.org.

Project Safe Work Day

Sunday, February 26, 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Help tidy the Project Safe Thrift Store in Bells Shopping Center, 995 Hawthorne Ave. #7. The store will be closed to shoppers during our work time. Project Safe works to end domestic violence. Please contact Kitty Donnan at kittydavedonnan@gmail.com to volunteer.

Moderator's Remarks Annual Meeting 1-29-23

If you were unable to be present at the annual congregational meeting on January 29, please find attached the 2022 annual report, meeting agenda, 2022 operating results, and my notes from my presentation at the meeting.

Peace be with you and yours,

Dr. Ryan Baer

Senior Pastor

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