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T H E F I R S T W O R D T o S e e k , T o S e r v e , T o S h a r e C h r i s t
www.athensfumc.org
IN
PR
AY
ER
Church M
embers: L
inda Beasley; B
ritney Carter; E
lizabeth Chisholm
; George &
Jean Clark; H
ubert Crow
; Doris D
ean; Ann D
eemer; C
harlotte Feigley; Missy G
reenhaw, A
rgent Thom
-
as, Donna T
homas
Com
munity; L
inda Akins; A
ddison Sims C
umm
ins. Bettye Fitt, P
hillip Gates, Jack G
reenhaw, C
amp H
endrix; Tatum
Hubbs, B
obbi Sue Johnson, Donna L
amping; Faye L
azzari; Garner
McG
rady; Herschel M
oore; Mollie P
aysinger, Rem
ington Pitm
an; Brian Sulcer; C
armyn W
illiams; E
li William
s
Athens C
onvalescent & R
ehab: Dot Sm
ith; Fraces Rees
Lim
estone Health Facility; P
atsy Dabney; D
avid Martin
Lim
estone Manor: N
ita Anderson, R
obbie Bailey; Sue C
lark
Military: W
illiam B
arksdale, Ryan G
risham, M
ark D. H
agood, Mike M
cClain, Jerem
y McM
unn, Chad P
ickett, Michael &
Kelsey R
ess, B.J. &
Tristan R
owe, John T
erry; Stephen Reiff;
Clayton Sm
ith, Michael M
cClain
Th
e C
hu
rch Staff
Office H
ours - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
. Monday through T
hursday - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
. Friday
Telephone: (256) 232
-2020 Fax (256) 233-2614 E
mail: office@
athensfumc.org M
other’s Morning O
ut/First Friends P
re-School (256) 232-9996
K
enny Baskins, P
astor
Mary Stephenson, D
irector of Music M
inistry & C
ongregational C
are
Leigh Jackson, A
dministration A
ssistant
Jack M
cDaniel, A
ssistant Pastor
Canna R
icketts, Organist
M
asi Freeman, D
irector of Youth M
inistry
A
ngie Gates, D
irector of C
hildren's Ministry
Susan Fikes, First Friends D
irector
Rhonda M
cAlister, Finan
cial Adm
inistrator
A
nthony Law
rence, Custodian
Perry C
rawford, C
ustodian
B
arry Kay, D
irector of First L
ight
Non-P
rofit Org.
U.S. P
ostage
Hu
gh Jackm
an, A
cade-
First United M
ethodist Church
P.O
. Box 978
Corner of H
obbs and Jefferson
Athens, A
labama 35612
March 5, 2017
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turn
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ice R
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Lent Bible Study
Starting Wednesday, March 8 at 9:30am in the
Anderson classroom. This study is entitled “24
Hours That Changed the World,” books are
available in the office for $14.00. Facilitator: Joan Lyford
UMW Spring Luncheon Monday, March 6th
Bring a Salad to share; Desserts and drinks provided Noon Beasley Center
Bring the following items for HOSPICE goodie bags: Hotel travel size lotions; Small jar Vaseline
Small Kleenex packages; Small size hand sanitizers
LENT SEASON
Lent is a season of self-examination leading up to Easter. When John and Charles Wesley gathered with their Christian friends at Oxford University in the 1720’s, they developed questions to test one another faithfulness. Perhaps, each of us would be wise to take such a test this Lenten Season.
1. Am I, consciously or unconsciously, creating the impression that I am a better person than I really am? In other words, am I a hypocrite?
2. Am I honest in all my acts and words, or do I exaggerate?
3. Do I tell other people what was told to me in confidence?
4. Can I be trusted?
5. Am I a slave to fashion, friends, fads, work, or habits?
6. Am I self-conscious, self-pitying, or do I justify my actions even when I am wrong?
7. Did I live today according to Bible precepts?
8. Did I allow God’s Word to speak to me today by reading the Bible?
9. Am I enjoying prayer?
10. When did I last speak to someone else about my Christian faith?
11. Are there contacts I make for the sake of business and entertainment only or do I minister Christ to everyone for the sake of God?
12. Do I pray about the money I spend?
13. Do I go to bed on time and do I get up on time?
14. Do I knowingly disobey God in anything?
15. Do I insist upon doing something about which my conscience is uneasy?
16. Am I defeated in any part of my life?
17. Am I jealous, impure, critical, touchy, irritable, or distrustful?
18. How do I spend my spare time and do my spare-time activities honor God?
19. Am I proud?
20. Do I thank God that I am not as other people and think myself more significant than other people?
21. Is there anyone whom I fear, hate, resent, or criticize? If so, what am I doing about it?
22. Do I grumble and complain easily and often?
23. Is Christ real to me so that I do all that I do for His glory?
ATTENDANCE: SUNDAY, February 26, 2017
FIRST LIGHT SERVICE 473
TRADITIONAL SERVICE 147
NURSERY 10
TOTAL ATTENDANCE 630
MEN’S BREAKFAST
LuVici’s 7:30 AM
Thursday, March 9th
Masi Freeman—Youth Director
(256) 232.2020 or (256) 874-2933
Angie Gates Director of Children’s Ministry
256-232-2020
256-431-3311 (cell)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS
BEASLEY CENTER 6:00 PM—6:50PM
Please make your plans to be with us on
Wednesday evenings for a great meal and fellowship!
MENU FOR WEDNESDAY, March 8th
Lemon Pepper Chicken; Squash Casserole; Cabbage Rolls; Peach
Cobbler
Children: Mini Pizza
Adult plates $8.00 Children $5.00
March 5, 2017
5:00 PM
Youth Center
C H U R C H C A L E N D A R
M a r c h 5 - 1 1 , 2 0 1 7
Sunday, March 5, 2017
8:50 AM—First Light—Beasley Center 10:00 AM—Sunday School
11:00 AM—Traditional Service—Sanctuary
5:00 PM—UMYF—Youth Center
Monday. March 6, 2017
12:00 PM—UMW Luncheon— Beasley Center
5:00 PM—Yoga—Fellowship Classroom
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
7:00 AM—Men’s Bible Study—Shoney’s
6:30 PM—Boy Scouts—Beasley Center
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
5:00 PM—Yoga—Fellowship Classroom
5:00 PM—Knitting Ministry—Church Parlor
5:00 PM—Cherub Choir
5:00 PM—Wednesday Night Live
5:00 PM—Small Group Studies
5:30 PM— Wesley Choir
5:30 PM—Wednesday Night Live
6:00 PM—Fellowship Meals
6:00 PM—Handbell Choir
6:00 PM—Youth Fun Night—Youth Center
6:30 PM—Bible Study—Beasley Center Parlor
7:00 PM—Chancel Choir—Choir Room Thursday, March 9, 2017
7:30 AM—Men’s Breakfast—LuVici’s
10:30 AM—GG’s Stonebridge—Bus Barn
Friday, March 10, 2017
Confirmation Class leaves for Lake Junaluska
MISSION TRIP
We are so excited to announce the plan for our 2017 Summer Mission Trip!! We will be going to Mobile, AL from June 25-30th to work w ith the Raise the Roof Project. $90 deposit will be due March 29th. We have limited space available so please reserve your youth’s spot ASAP!! Remaining balance for the trip ($240) will be due April 19th. As usual, we will need chaperones for this trip too! We need adults to go and learn about the Raise the Roof ministry during this trip! Call the church office for more information!
Sermon Title and Bible Reading for Sunday, March 5, 2017
“Dealing With Temptation” Matthew 4: 1-11
First Sunday of Lent
Bob Hubbs
By
Johnny & Jane Marshall
Jason, Rhonda, & Anna Lee Thomas
Walter & Marjorie Walker
Stanley Nelson
Baxter & Kay Booth
Charles & Mamie Neese
Doris Dean
Bill & Nancy Hightower
Nancy & Joe McDonald
Mike & Teresa Butler
Dorothy Brown
By
Baxter & Kay Booth
Ginny Hughey
By
Mike & Teresa Butler
Bob Murphree
By
Jason, Rhonda, & Anna Lee Thomas
Dan Vesper
By
Jason, Rhonda, & Anna Lee Thomas
Walter & Marjorie Walker
Stanley Nelson
Johnny & Jane Marshall
Nancy & Joe McDonald
Charles & Mamie Neese
Mark & Margaret Spietz
Donna Covington
Pam Rogers
IT Staff of Us Bankruptcy Court
Asbury Class of Bethany Methodist
Mr. & Mrs. Herman Jordan
Paul & Phyllis Mammana
Bruce & Charlotte Fulton
Star Plunk Weed
By
Mike & Teresa Butler
Sara Corder Lipham
By
Baxter & Kay Booth
Jack Martin
By
Mike & Teresa Butler
Dr. James Smith
By
Jason, Rhonda, & Anna Lee Thomas
Lib Brett
By
Jason, Rhonda, & Anna Lee Thomas
Dan Brett
By
Jason, Rhonda, & Anna Lee Thomas
HONORARIUMS Bill & Nancy Hightower; Billie Murphree;
Lavoy & Donna Thomas;
Walter & Marjorie Walker
By
Jason, Rhonda, & Anna Lee Thomas
GG’s Luncheon
“Stonebridge” in Cullman
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Meet at the bus barn at 10:30
Call the church office to sign up by
Tuesday, Tuesday 7th
Vacation Bible School
June 12-16, 2017
“Maker Fun Factory”
Need empty standard egg cartons for a project for the
children for Easter. Please drop these off at the church office.
Thanks!
***BRANSON, MISSOURI TRIP July 24-27 4 Shows, including Moses; 1 Lunch; Transportation; Lodging (Breakfast Included)
Call the church office to be added to the list for more information