The Fifth Sunday in Lent

"Lent is a season of forty days, not counting Sundays, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. Lent comes from the Anglo-Saxon word lencten, which means 'spring.' The season

is a preparation for celebrating Easter." The United Methodist Book of Worship, page 320

Athens First United Methodist Church

March 17, 20138:30, 9:45 & 11:00 a.m.

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Nursery AvailabilityFor infants through four-year-olds Sundays | 8:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays | 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Children’s ChurchFor children in kindergarten through second grade Wonder of Worship (W.O.W.), or Children’s Church, follows the Children’s Message during 11:00 Worship all Sundays except for Communion Sundays. Worship activity bags (age appropriate for all preschool and elementary children) are available every Sunday in the narthex and by the south entrance of the sanctuary.

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Our Ministers and Program DirectorsChuck Hodges, Senior Minister | chuck@athensfirstumc.org | 706-206-5529Martha Aenchbacher, Minister of Program | martha@athensfirstumc.org | 678-230-9708John Page, Minister of Discipleship | johnp@athensfirstumc.orgEric Fessler, Minister of Families with Youth | eric@athensfirstumc.orgRobin Stewart, Director of Children's Ministry | robinafumc@bellsouth.net Stephen Mitchell, Director of Music | smitchell@athensfirstumc.orgCarol Reeves, Director of Children’s Music | creeves@athensfirstumc.orgJanis Maxwell, Director of Youth Music and Organist | janis@athensfirstumc.org

The Worship of Godon the

Fifth Sunday in Lent

8:30The Prelude

“Were You There?” Page

The WelcoMe and Parish noTes Led by Eric Fessler *The hyMn 289

“Ah, Holy Jesus” HERZLIEBSTER JESU

*The Prayer of confession Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found. Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

*The Kyrie Kyrie, Kyrie eleison. Kyrie, Kyrie eleison. Christe, Christe eleison. Christe, Christe eleison. Kyrie, Kyrie eleison. Kyrie, Kyrie eleison, eleison.(Translation: Lord have mercy; Christ have mercy; Lord, have mercy.)

*The Passing of The Peace

sacraMenT of BaPTisM Led by John Page 8:30 William James Shuler Son of Jill and Michael Shuler

William, William, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you too. We this day do all agree a child of God you'll always be. William, William, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you too.

The Prayers of The PeoPle and The lord’s Prayer Led by Eric Fessler Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread, and for-give us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

The offering

The offerTory anTheM 8:30 "Above All" P. Baloche

*The doxology The Old 100thPraise God throughout these forty days. Praise Christ, our Lord, whom God did raise. And praise the Spirit who imparts God’s love in Christ into our hearts. Amen.

The old TesTaMenT lesson Read by John PageIsaiah 43:16-21

The hyMn 301 "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross" verses 1&2

The neW TesTaMenT lesson Read by Betsy ButlerPhilippians 3:4b-14

The hyMn 301 "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross" verses 3&4

*The gosPel lesson Read by John PageJohn 12:1-8

* The hyMn 504 "The Old Rugged Cross"

The sacraMenT of holy coMMunion The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, almighty God, creator of heaven and earth. You brought all things into being and called them good. From the dust of the earth you formed us into your image and breathed into us the breath of life. When we turned away, and our love failed, your love remained steadfast. When rain fell upon the earth for forty days and forty nights, you bore up the ark on the waters, saved Noah and his family, and made covenant with every living creature on earth. When you led your people to Mount Sinai for forty days and forty nights, you gave us your commandments and made us your covenant people. When your people forsook your covenant, your prophet Elijah fasted for forty days and forty nights; and on your holy mountain, he heard your still small voice. And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might. Heav’n and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name, who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. Holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ. When you gave him to save us from our sin, your Spirit led him into the wilderness, where he fasted forty days and forty nights to prepare for his ministry. When he suffered and died on a cross for our sin, you raised him to life, presented him alive to the apostles during forty days, and exalted him at your right hand. By the baptism of his suffering, death, and resurrection you gave birth to your Church, delivered us from slavery to sin and death, and made with us a new covenant by water and the Spirit. Now, when we your people prepare for the yearly feast of Easter, you lead us to repentance of sin and the cleansing of our hearts, that during these forty days of Lent we may be gifted and graced to reaffirm the covenant you made with us through Christ. On the night on which he gave himself up for us, he took bread, gave thanks to you, broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: “Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” When the supper was over, he took the cup, gave thanks to you, gave it to his disciples, and said: “Drink from this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.

Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here, and on these gifts of bread and wine. Make them be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the body of Christ, redeemed by his blood. By your Spirit make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory and we feast at his heavenly banquet. Through your Son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church, all honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and forever. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen.

The receiving of The eleMenTs of coMMunion At First Methodist, all are invited to commune at Christ’s table. If you need to be served in your pew, please call this to the attention of an usher. Note that all communion elements are gluten free.

*The Blessing Led by John Page

*The resPonse “Depart in Peace”Depart in peace, and may God’s grace sustain and bless you day by day. Depart in joy, and may His truth support and guide you in His way.

*The PosTlude“Christ, The Cornerstone” Wilson

The Worship of Godon the

Fifth Sunday in Lent

9:45 & 11:00The Prelude

“Were You There?” Page

The WelcoMe and Parish noTes Led by Martha Aenchbacher The sacraMenT of BaPTisM Led by Chuck Hodges

9:45 Knox Lanier Ewing Son of Courtney and Russell Ewing Knox, Knox, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you too. We this day do all agree a child of God you'll always be. Knox, Knox , God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you too.

*Please stand as you are able.The congregation speaks or sings the text in bold type.

11:00 Jackson Reid Alexander Son of Breckyn and John Alexander

Jackson, Jackson, God claims you, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you too. We this day do all agree a child of God you'll always be. Jackson, Jackson, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you too.

*The hyMn 289 “Ah, Holy Jesus” HERZLIEBSTER JESU

*The Prayer of confession Led by Martha AenchbacherAlmighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found. Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

The offering

Requiem: Kyrie: Close now thine eyesRequiem aeternam dona eis,

Domine: et lux perpetua.

Grant them an everlasting peace, Lord, and

perpetual light.

Kyrie eleison. Lord, have mercy.

Christe eleison. Christ, have mercy.

Kyrie eleison. Lord, have mercy.

Close now thine eyes and rest secure;

Thy soul is safe enough, thy body sure;

he that loves thee, He that keeps

And guards thee, never slumbers, never sleeps.

the smiling conscience in a sleeping breast

Has only peace, has only rest;

the music and the mirth of kings

Are all but very discords, when she sings;

Then close thine eyes and rest secure;

No sleep so sweet as thine, no rest so sure

Eternal LightHoward Goodall’s

[Francis Quarles 1592-1644]

Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine.

Grant them everlasting rest, Lord.

Revelation: Factum est silentiumFactum est silentium in cœlo

There was silence in heaven

Et vidi septem illos angelos qui adstant in

conspectu Dei, quibus datæ sunt septem tubæ.

And I saw angels standing before God, and to them

were given seven trumpets

Et septum angeli, qui habebant septem tubas,

præparaverunt se ut clangerent.

And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets

prepared themselves to blow

Tum angelus tertius clanxit, et cecidit e cœlo

stella magna, ardens velut lampas, ceciditque in

tertiam partem fluminum, et in fontes aquarum.

Nomen autem stellæ dicitur Absinthium: versa est

igitur tertia pars aquarum in absinthium, et multi

homines mortui sunt ex aquis, quod amaræ factæ

essent.

And the third angel blew, and there fell a great

star from heaven burning as it were a lamp, and

it fell into the third part of the rivers, and into

fountains of waters, and the name of the star is

called Wormwood. And the third part was turned

to wormwood. And many men died of the waters

because they were made bitter.tertia pars solis, et

tertia pars lunæ, et tertia pars stellarum: ita ut

obscuraretur tertia pars eorum, et diei non luceret

pars tertia, et noctis similiter.

And the fourth angel blew, and the third part of the

sun was smitten and the third part of the moon,

and the third part of stars: so that the third part of

them was darkened. And the day was smitten that

the third part of it should not shine, and likewise the

night.

Et vidi, et audivi unum angelum volantem per

medium cœli, dicentem voce magna, Væ, væ, væ

incolis terræ a reliquis sonis tubæ trium illorum

angelorum qui clangent!

And I beheld and heard an angel flying through the

midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice: Woe, woe,

woe to the inhabitants of the earth because of the

voices to come of the trumpet of the three angels

which were yet to blow.

[St John the Divine, Book of Revelation & Apocalypse

Chapter 8, Translation by William Tyndale (1534)]

Litany: BeliefI have to believe

That you still exist

Somewhere,

That you still watch me

Sometimes,

That you still love me

Somehow.

I have to believe

That life has meaning

Somehow,

That I am useful here

Sometimes,

That I make small differences

Somewhere.

I have to believe

That I need to stay here

For some time,

That all this teaches me

Something,

So that I can meet you again

Somewhere.

[Ann Thorp]

Hymn: Lead, kindly lightLead, Kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom

Lead Thou me on!

The night is dark, and I am far from home:

Lead Thou me on!

Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see

The distant scene, one step enough for me.

I was not ever thus, nor pray’d that Thou

Shouldst lead me on.

I loved to choose and see my path, but now

Lead Thou me on!

I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears,

Pride ruled my will: remember not past years.

So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still

Will lead me on,

O’er moor and fen, o’er crag and torrent, till

The night is gone;

And with the morn those angel faces smile

Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile.

[John Henry Newman]

Lacrymosa: Do not stand at my grave and weep

Lacrymosa, dies illa

That day will be one of weeping

Do not stand at my grave and weep,

I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the softly falling snow.

I am the gentle showers of rain,

I am the fields of ripening grain.

I am in the morning hush,

I am in the graceful rush

Of far-off birds in circling flight.

I am the starshine of the night.

I am in every flower that blooms,

I am in still and empty rooms.

I am the child that yearns to sing,

I am in each lovely thing.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,

I am not there – I did not die.

[Mary Elizabeth Frye (1905-2004) modified by

Howard Goodall]

Dies Irae: In Flanders FieldsDies irae, dies illa.

Calamitatis et miseriae, dies magna et amara valde.

That day, the day of wrath, calamity and

wretchedness

That great and bitter day

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

the larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie,

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

[John McCrae 1872-1918]

Recordare: Drop, drop, slow tearsRecordare Jesu pie,

Quod sum causa tuae viae,

Ne me perdas illa die. Recordare Jesu pie

Remember, dear Jesus, that I am the reason for

your journey

Do not abandon me on that final day

Drop, drop, slow tears,

And bathe those beauteous feet

Which brought from Heaven

The news and Prince of Peace:

Cease not, wet eyes,

His mercy to entreat:

To cry for vengeance

Sin doth never cease

In your deep floods

Drown all my faults and fears:

Nor let his eye

See sin, but through my tears.

[Phineas Fletcher 1582-1650]

Revelation: Tum angelus tertius clanxit

Tum angelus tertius clanxit, et cecidit e cœlo stella

magna, ardens velut lampas, ceciditque in tertiam

partem fluminum, et in fontes aquarum. Nomen

autem stellæ dicitur Absinthium: versa est igitur

tertia pars aquarum in absinthium, et multi homines

mortui sunt ex aquis, quod amaræ factæ essent.

Deinde quartus angelus clanxit, et percussa est

tertia pars solis, et tertia pars lunæ, et tertia pars

stellarum: ita ut obscuraretur tertia pars eorum, et

diei non luceret pars tertia, et noctis similiter.

Et vidi, et audivi unum angelum volantem per

medium cœli, dicentem voce magna, Væ, væ, væ

incolis terræ a reliquis sonis tubæ trium illorum

angelorum qui clangent!

[St John the Divine, Book of Revelation & Apocalypse,

translation by William Tyndale]

Agnus DeiAgnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona eis

requiem.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,

have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,

grant them rest.

In Paradisum: Lux AeternaIn paradisum deducant te angeli,

in tuo adventu suscipiant te martyres,

et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem.

Into paradise may angels lead you, on your arrival

may the martyrs greet you

And bring you to the holy city of Jerusalem.

Chorus angelorum te suscipiat,

et cum Lazaro quondam paupere aeternam habeas

requiem.

May choirs of angels receive you, and with Lazarus,

once a poor man,

May you have eternal rest.

Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine,

Cum sanctis tuis in aeternum, quia pius es.

Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux

perpetua luceat eis.

May everlasting light shine upon them, Lord,

Together with the saints throughout eternity, for you

are merciful.

Grant them everlasting peace and an eternal light

Libera me, Domine, de morte aeterna,

in die illa tremenda, quando coeli movendi sunt

et terra.

Deliver me, Lord, from an endless death on that

dread day,

When the heavens and the earth will quake.

Recordare Jesu pie,

Quod sum causa tuae viae,

Ne me perdas illa die.

Remember, sweet Jesus, that I am the reason for

your journey.

Do not abandon me on that final day.

Lead, Kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom

Lead Thou me on!

The night is dark, and I am far from home,

Lead Thou me on!

Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see

The distant scene, one step enough for me.

So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still

Will lead me on,

O’er moor and fen, o’er crag and torrent, till

The night is gone;

And with the morn those angel faces smile

Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile.

Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there

No rest so sure

One step enough for me.

Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux

perpetua luceat eis

Grant them everlasting peace, Lord, and

an eternal light.

The Prayer for holy WeeK Led by Chuck HodgesJourney with us, O holy God, as we continue our way to the cross. Sharpen our focus, that our attention may center more on you than ourselves. Lead us through the shadows of darkness and prepare our hearts, that we might be a people of prayer, ready to perceive and respond to your Son and our Savior, Jesus Christ. In the sacred and solemn Holy week that is to come, when we see again the depth and mystery of your redeeming love, help us to follow where you go, to stop where you stumble, to listen when you cry, to hurt as you suffer, to bow our heads in sorrow as you die, so that, when you are raised to life again, we may share in your endless joy. Amen.

*The BenedicTion

The PosTlude“Christ, The Cornerstone” Wilson

The SancTuary choir

Stephen Mitchell, Director of Music

Jason Bennett, Music Associate/Accompanist

SoloiSTS

Soprano- Olivia Greene & Madison Trapkin

Tenor- Ben Boskoff & Kevin Rowland

Baritone- Stephen Hutchings & Taylor Greer

orcheSTra

Violin I- Lucas Scalamogna, Elizabeth Crute,

Philip Reesman

Violin II- Rachael Fischer, Rachael Berg,

Saikat Karmakar

Viola- Maria Kindt, Ryan McDonald, Kayley Alen

Cello- Ana Abrantes Sicilia, Mary Horst

Bass- Emory Daniel, Francisco Azevedo

Harp- Monica Hargrave

Piano- Jason Bennett

Organ- Janis Maxwell

The flowerS on The alTar are given To The glory of god and in loving memory of ann and arThur Jarrell by fran and richard lane and KiTTy and franK meyran.

The flowerS in The narThex are given To The glory of god and in loving memory of Jeanne beaird by J. ralph beaird, leonard and becKy Scarboro and JacK and carol welch.

Palm Sunday March 24 | 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 worship

Maundy Thursday A Service of Holy Communion.March 28 | 6:30 p.m. worship

Good FridayMarch 29 | 12:00 p.m. Worship

Easter Sunrise Led by Student Ministries with music from the Wesleyan Youth Choir.March 31 | 6:30 a.m. Worship | Evergreen Memorial Park

EasterJoin us as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. March 31 | 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 worship

Holy Week

Budget for 2013 $2,431,217Amount Given YTD $575,364 Goal for March $211,275 Amount after 1 Sunday $57,943

Current Debt Balance $1,089,280Total Debt Reduction YTD $24,831

Financial Report

8:30 Chandler English, Larsen Block, Harrison Hedges9:45 Joanne Timberlake, Millican Jarrett, Lili Hollis11:00 Elijah Bullock, Caroline Block, Morgan Grace

First Light Acolytes

Jane Harvey, Cindy Harbold, Mary & Henry Folsom, Sharon Broun, Gale White, Christy & Randy Felix, Garett Walker, Abby Woodard

Greeters

8 to 14 Months: Beth & Jake Olson 14 to 24 Months: Amelia & Jose Melendez Young 2’s: Ashley & Matt King 2-Year-Olds: Melissa & David Martin3-Year-Olds: Carrie & Lanier Scruggs4-Year-Olds: Paula & Sean Ragsdale

Nursery Helpers

8:30 a.m. Grace Rabek, Jim Belger, Ann Brown, Paul Brown, Larry Deal, Hugh Larkey, Mack Lowrey, Jim Lyons, Candler Meadors, Olan Moore, Bob Noble, Grace Rabek, Ken Reece, Keith Wilson 9:45 a.m. Chris Bostdorff, Tom Cooper, David and Jane Disney, Mark Ellison, Bill Trigleth

11:00 a.m. Gene Deal, Mark Graham, Allan Hixon, Jim Lyons, Mike McCord, Mason McWhorter, Charlie Upchurch III

Sunday School ................................. 473Total Worship ................................8998:30 a.m..................................................1449:45 a.m..................................................25411:00 a.m.................................................450Online.........................................................51

March UshersBob Booth and Charlie Grimes, co-chairman; Nat Carmack, Henry Garrard, Nathan King, Al Hawley, Sean Rogers, Charlie Upchurch III, Jim Lyons

Offering Stewards

Attendance

AnnouncementsNew Arrivals Congratulations to Ashley and Chris Carter on the birth of their daughter, Lauren Camille, on January 7

SympathyHeartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to Lee Herrin and family in the loss of her mother, Matilee Dunn McGee, on March 8.

Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to Petty Thomas and family in the loss of her father, Rev. Dr. James Franklin Horton, who passed away on March 5 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to David Thomson and family in the loss of his father, James Thomson, who passed away March 6 in Athens.

Heartfelt Christian sympathy is extended to Laura Wilburn and family in the loss of her father, Carl Logan, on March 2 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Order Easter LiliesLilies will once again be placed on our altar for Easter Sunday services. They may be purchased for $11 in memory or in honor of a loved one. Orders with payment must be placed at the church office or by mail by March 18. Lilies may be picked up on Easter Sunday, March 31, after the 11:00 service or on Monday, April 1.Contact: Cookie Daniel | 706-543-1442

Senior Fun Luncheon | March 28 At 12:30 a delicious meal will be served in Hancock Hall before Athens Mayor Nancy Denson and Oconee County Commission chairman Melvin Davis share the program. Nancy and Melvin will present a program designed to update seniors on many of the exciting plans that are under way for our area. Cost is $6. R.S.V.P. to the church office by March 25 at noon. Contact: Dan Maxey | 706-613-1562

In Memoriam Lisa Moore March 11, 2013

This Week at Athens FirstFor a detailed calendar see our website, athensfirstumc.org/calendar.

Worship Service (Chapel)Preschool Nursery & Sunday SchoolSunday SchoolWorship Service (Sanctuary)Lenten Study: The Way, Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus (Room 254)Worship Service (Sanctuary)Bridges College Ministry (Youth Open Area)S.A.L.T. Meeting (120)Volleyball Practice (Gym)Cub Scout Pack 1 (Saye Scout Hut)Agape (Room 163)Alleluia Ringers (Room 165)Duck Dynasty Bible Study (Room 258)Wesleyan Youth Choir Rehearsal (Room 163)Carillon Ringers (Room 165)Disciple One (Room 252)Encounter (Youth Area)

UMW Circle 5 (Hull Dining Room) UMW Circle 6 (Home of Virginia Darden) Monday Bible Study Group (Room 221 & 253)Athens Ath-Elite Fitness (Track) Volley Performance (Gym)

Fashion Fitness (Gym)CBS LeadershipUMW Circle 4 (Hull Dining Room) Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace Course (Room 256)Fashion Fitness (Youth Open Area)Boy Scouts | Troop 1 (Saye Scout Hut)Volleyball Practice (Gym) ISM Volunteer Workshop & Prayer Gathering (Room 255 & 258)

8:30 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

12:00 p.m.12:05 p.m.

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.

3:45 p.m.4:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.5:45 p.m.

11:30 a.m.11:45 a.m.1:15 p.m.6:00 p.m.

5:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.7:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 17Luke 15:1-13

Monday, March 18Leviticus 25:26-41

Tuesday, March 19Leviticus 25:1-19

Wednesday, March 202 Kings 4:1-7

Thursday, March 21Joshua 4:1-13

Friday, March 22Joshua 4:14-24

Saturday, March 23Exodus 32:32:7-14

7:30 a.m.9:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m.3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

4:45 p.m.5:15 p.m.

5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.

6:15 p.m.6:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.

5:30 a.m.9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

5:00 p.m.

ONE Chick-fil-A Breakfast (Beechwood location) Wednesday Morning Bible Study (Hull Dining Room)"That the World Might Know" Bible Study (Room 252)"That the World Might Know" Bible Study (Room 252)Fun Gym (Gym)Children's Lyric Choir & Celebrate Chimes (Room 162) Prayer Shawl Ministry (Room 221)Early Book Group (Room 261)Children's Lyric Choir Celebrate Chimes (Music Suite)Pilates 'n Prayer (Room 125)Cherub, Sonshine, and Joy Choirs (Preschool Area)Disciple One (Room 252)Men's Study: Twelve Ordinary Men (Room 258)ONE Downtown Dinner Facing the Cross: Lenten study for women (Hancock Hall)Athens Ath-Elite Fitness (Track)Sanctuary Choir Rehearsals (Room 163)Lent for Everyone: Luke (Room 253)The Later Book Group (Room 261)Disciple Two (Room 254 & 256)Engage (Youth Area)Chamber Ensemble Rehearsals (Room 163)

Fashion Fitness (Gym)Community Bible StudySouper Supper (Hancock Hall)Athens Ath-Elite Fitness (Track)Fashion Fitness (Youth Open Area)Volleyball Practice (Gym)

Youth Basketball (Gym)International Student Ministry Bible Study & Dinner (Room 253,254, 255, & Chapel)

Mobile Food Pantry (Sanctuary) Youth Soccer (Clarke Central High School) Pathfinders Class (Gym)

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Vol. LV No. 36

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