Sunday, September 4, 2022
8:45 and 11:00 a.m
Communion Sunday, Food Sunday
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Join us this Sunday at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. as Dr. Ryan Baer will preach a sermon entitled, Gratitude vs. Disappointment. The scripture lessons for this week are Psalm 1 and Deuteronomy 34:1-12.
At the 11:00 a.m. service, the Chancel Choir will sing Shepherd of Souls, by Alfred V. Fedak, 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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You may bring donations of fruit juice (whole bottle or individual), snacks (chips, cookies, etc), “odd shelf items” (condiments, salt/pepper, spices, cooking oil, sugar, coffee, tea), paper bags, to church Sunday, September 4. You may also bring items to the church office until tomorrow, September 2. Thanks for your donations in August, it makes a big difference to our neighbors in need.
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Stephen Ministry Recognition and Reception
Sunday, September 11
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Join us next Sunday as we honor our Stephen Ministers during both services, with a reception following the 11:00 a.m. service in Fellowship Hall. |
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Interested in Membership? |
Join us for “First Things,” an informative class about First Presbyterian Church, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 18. Please call the church office (706-543-4338) or e-mail Lucy Bell Johnson at lbell@firstpresathens.org by Wednesday, September 14, to make a reservation. Child care available upon request.
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Red Cross Blood Drive Update |
A big Thank You to all who participated in last week’s Blood Drive. We had 19 individuals sign up, 5 walk-ins, 2 volunteers for registration, and of course the Red Cross. Once again we reached our goal of 25 pints collected! Thank you to all that participated.
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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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Phase 1 of Columbarium to be completed by All Saints’ Day 2022 |
A Columbarium has been under consideration at First Presbyterian Church for more than 15 years. Last May, with an initial gift, construction began and, despite some delays, Phase One will be completed by All Saints Day 2022. Through mid 2022, 30 niches have been purchased by members and their extended families.
The ministry of this church touches its members in all areas of life as well as in death. A Columbarium within the bounds of the church will allow our members to retain a connection with the church in death as well as in life, and provide a place of meditation and consolation for the families and friends of the deceased.
The columbarium is located on the Post Office side of the church. The paved area has been widened and a higher retaining wall installed for the columbarium niches. New gates and fencing are in place, and landscaping and exterior lighting are in various stages of completion. Benches for Columbarium visitors have arrived and the access foyer from the church has been refurbished with new glass-paneled doors and carpet.
Come see our progress! For more info, please e-mail or call Mike Bascle at 404-606-2275.
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Click here to read Fall@First.
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September 1
Bill Cowsert, Jr.
Henry Johnson
Lawrence Jones, Jr.
Carolyn Stephens
John Tsao
September 2
Drew Brantley
Owen Phillips
James Seagraves
September 3
Danny Cheek
John McArthur
Alex Noakes
Susan Stone
September 4
Emily Middendorf
September 5
Bill Barry
Greta Covington
Peggy McGlasson
September 6
Emma Clarke
Jeff Cobb
Elizabeth Earl
Larry Gray
Tim Johnson
Terry Miller
Shirley Pope
September 7
Craig Crosby
Anne Moser
Scott Noakes
September 8
Legene Mullis
Clover Owens
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Looking Ahead
September 4
Communion Sunday
Food Sunday
Worship Service at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m., Dr. Ryan Baer preaching
September 5
Labor Day - Church Office Closed
September 6
Knitting Purls
Circle 3/4
Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC) Meeting
Circle 6
September 7
Bridge Group
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
September 8
Congregational Care Commission Meeting via Zoom
Administration Commission Meeting
September 11
Stephen Ministry Recognition and Reception
Worship Service at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m., Dr. Ryan Baer preaching
Sunday School and Godly Play
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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