Youth Sunday and Annual Congregational Meeting

February 4

Join us this Sunday, February 4 for Youth Sunday. Following the 11:00 a.m. service, please join us in Fellowship Hall for the Annual Congregational Meeting. 

Each year, our youth lead worship for the congregation, which includes selecting a theme, writing liturgy, giving the message, and sharing their musical talents. We have an amazing group of high schoolers who are looking forward to worshiping with you.

After worship, our middle schoolers will be preparing and serving lunch for the Annual Congregational Meeting in Fellowship Hall. In support of the Souper Bowl of Caring, we invite you to join us for a lovingly prepared meal of soup and sandwiches. As part of the fundraiser, youth will be collecting donations in large soup pots to help cover the cost of lunch, with all extra proceeds benefiting the Souper Bowl of Caring. Cash, check and online giving accepted.

At the Annual Congregational Meeting, we’ll receive the 2023 annual report, hear from the session about ministry plans for 2024, and we’ll elect a class of officers to their respective terms.

Food Sunday, February 4

You may bring donations of personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, chap-stick, hand and body lotion) or household supplies (cleaning products, sponges, laundry and dish detergents) to church next Sunday, February 4. You may also bring items to church office until tomorrow, February 2. Thanks for your donations in January - our neighbors in need are grateful!

Campus Ministry Sunday

February 11

Join us next Sunday, February 11 at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. as the students and staff of the Presbyterian Student Center at UGA will lead us in worship with the theme “Widen The Welcome.” For more information about the PSC, please visit their website at pscuga.org.

Ash Wednesday Service and Dinner

February 14

Join us for a traditional service including the imposition of ashes at 12:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. We will have dinner from Taziki’s at 5:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP for dinner in the Atrium, online, or by contacting the church office (call 706-543-4338 or email frontdesk@firstpresathens.org) by Monday, February 12, at noon. The 7:00 p.m. service will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.

New Member FirstThings Class

Join us for our next FirstThings gathering on Sunday, February 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This will be a time to get better acquainted, to meet the church staff, and to talk about what makes First Presbyterian Church unique. To RSVP, please call the church office (706-543-4338) or e-mail Lucy Bell Johnson at lbell@firstpresathens.org by Tuesday, February 13.

The schedule for the upcoming class is:

Sunday, February 18, 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Moses Waddel Room

“First Things” Informational class

Sunday, February 25, 10:00 a.m. - Church Parlor

New Member Coffee/Called Session Meeting to meet and be received into membership by Session (our governing board).

Following the Called Session meeting, new members will be presented and introduced to the congregation during the 11:00 a.m. service. A reception in your honor will follow in Fellowship Hall, so everyone can be welcomed by our members.

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: 2/11, 2/18, 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.

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