Sunday, May 22, 2022
8:45 and 11:00 a.m
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Join us this Sunday at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. as Dr. Carol Stickland will preach a sermon entitled, Dear Church. The scripture lessons for this week are Luke 9:46-48 and Philippians 1:1-11.
At the 11:00 service, the Chancel Choir will sing Christ’s Flock, by Martin Shaw, as the 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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May 22 will be our last Sunday with two services. Over the Memorial Day weekend, May 29, we will go to our summer schedule of one service at 10:00 a.m. Regular Sunday School classes will not meet over the summer. An adult class, open to all, will be held starting June 5 at 11:15 a.m. in Moses Waddel Room. |
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Farewell Reception for Dr. Carol Strickland
May 22, After 11:00 a.m. Service, Fellowship Hall
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Please join us in Fellowship Hall this Sunday, May 22, after the 11:00 a.m. service for a reception in honor of the Rev. Dr. Carol Strickland on the occasion of her retirement. Expressions of thanksgiving for Carol and Jack’s faithful service may be placed in the basket at the reception or mailed to their home address: 3359 Belcher Mountain Rd., Meadows of Dan, VA 24120.
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Recommendations for Elders |
The Nominations and Elections Committee encourages your participation in the process for nominating Elders. Elders should be persons of faith, dedication, and good judgment. Their manner of life should be a demonstration of the Christian Gospel, both within the church and in the world at large.
Please e-mail your suggestions to Beverly Phares, Chair of the Nominations and Elections Committee, by May 31. You can also fill out the form here.
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Books for Keeps Book Drive
Through May 29
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Since 2009, Books for Keeps has given more than half a million books to children from low-income families in grades Pre-K through 12. FPC has become a large supporter of Books for Keeps with our annual book drive.
You can help make sure no child in our community goes a summer without great books to read. Please bring your used books to the bins in the Atrium or church office through May 29. Books of all kinds will be accepted, then sold by Books for Keeps with proceeds used to buy new children’s books. To learn more about the organization, go to booksforkeeps.org. Thank you!
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News from Family Promise of Athens |
Volunteers Needed for Family Promise Host Weeks May 15-May 29
First Presbyterian is the host church for Family Promise families May 15 - 29 and we need your help to fill the volunteer slots. The families are at the Milledge Avenue Baptist Church static site. If you are able to help, please sign up in the church Atrium or clicking here. Training required for new volunteers is very simple: you just have to watch an online video. For more information or questions, please contact Susan Boatwright or Jean Bock.
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Amazon Wish List!
Now that our day center and static site are both open in full force, we have some supplies needs. We have created an Amazon Wishlist with items that would be helpful to have to keep our sites clean and to help families as they move in to their own homes get started with their supply needs. Click here to see our list!
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This month, a special Caring Hands offering will be collected to benefit the Caring Hands Fund of Presbyterian Homes of Georgia. Presbyterian Homes is a ministry that serves our most vulnerable population - our seniors. This annual offering is the largest source of funds for benevolent care for Presbyterian Homes’ six communities in Georgia. Your contribution directly supports the care of residents who have outlived their financial resources. Our congregation joins Presbyterian churches statewide to support this vital ministry.
Become a part of the Caring Hands community – over 2,500 members strong – who have made a positive impact on the quality of life for our senior residents since 1949. Thank you for your generous support!
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Women’s Retreat – It’s Not Too Late |
Friday – Sunday, August 12 - 14
Sign up to stay at the Georgia Lodge here
Two nights at Georgia Lodge: $70
Women Connection Conference Registration: $242
We still have openings! Treat yourself (or a loved one) to a weekend of spiritual nourishment and the beauty of the NC mountains August 12-14 at the Montreat Women’s Connection Conference. Register for the conference here. Signup for the workshops just began, so hurry! Register for housing at the Georgia Lodge with our group here. Contact Carol McKay or Nancy Hernandez with questions.
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For several years now our church has supported a program called Ride Share. In a large congregation such as ours, there will be people from time to time who need transportation to get to Sunday School, Sunday services, Wednesday Supper, Week Day Bible Study, and even a doctor’s appointment occasionally. If you are able to provide transportation from time to time for a parishioner, please contact Madeline Van Dyck at madelinevandyck@gmail.com or 706-714-7600 or contact the church office at frontdesk@firstpresathens.org or 706-543-4338.
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Our Church Family
Christian Sympathy to:
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May 19
Ted Beck
Carolyn Hally
Karen Phillips
May 20
Noelle Carter
Shirley Evans
Tommye O'Brien
Elaine Thacker
May 21
Lindsay Barrett
Benjamin Carey
Harvey Humphries
Marcia Talmadge
May 22
Larry Jones, Sr.
Ann Mattocks
May 23
Bert Bock
Declan Wilder
Ann Harper Covington
Jennings Holloway
Gabrielle Mason
Pat Wilson
May 24
Terry McRae
Jo Carol Nesset-Sale
Katie Williams
May 25
Michael Adams
Lisa Oelke
May 26
Ellie Adams
Annie Laurie Dodd
Davis Miller
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Looking Ahead
May 22
Final Sunday with Two Services
Last Sunday School
Children’s Church
Farewell Reception for Dr. Carol Strickland
Mission and Outreach Commission Meeting
May 23
Lay Caller Meeting via Zoom (ID: 706-543-4338)
May 24
Our Daily Bread Breakfast
Chair Yoga via Zoom (Zoom ID: 558-324-3907, PW: 6136)
UGA Chamber Music Concert
Knitting Purls
May 25
Ladies Bridge Group
Choir Rehearsal
May 26
Presbyterian Women Circle Council Meeting
May 29
One Service at 10:00 a.m., Mrs. Courtney Pittman, Candidate for Ministry of Word and Sacrament, preaching
June 6
Pentecost Sunday
Pentecost Offering
Wear Red!
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First Presbyterian Church
185 E. Hancock Avenue
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 543-4338
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