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April 22, 2023

“The whole earth is the Lord’s and everything in it.” Psalm 24:1
Happy Earth Day!
  

Please join us this Sunday for in-person service at 10:30 AM.

We will also be live streaming the service on our live Facebook page and at

Athens Church of Christ.


Don’t forget: TOMORROW –  Sunday, April 23, is the Children’s Ministry Volunteer Appreciation/Training Luncheon. Everyone who is signed up to work in the Children’s Ministry in 2023 is encouraged to attend (including those who plan to be a substitute). We want to show our appreciation for your service to the children and also go over some very important information regarding the children’s ministry. The luncheon will take place after church in the courtyard. 

Announcements   

   Welcome to the Family!
Parker Bewley was baptized Monday evening. He is pictured here with his family: Reagan, Jason & Angela, Pierson, and Parker.

   
Gina Hembree  was baptized Wednesday evening.  Gina is Eliza Hembree’s mother. 
   

 Giving Opportunities
Please consider supporting our own Bryce Carman’s hope drive to raise funds for Lydia’s Place. Lydia’s Place is a not-for -profit organization based in Athens whose mission is to help students who have aged out of the foster care system or face homelessness in their path to independence. Recurring donations go directly toward supporting the housing costs and basic living needs of these kids (age 17-24). The money raised will also support the training and mentorship that these students need to connect to long-term job opportunities, develop healthy skills, habits, and coping mechanisms so they can be successful independent adults who raise healthy families. For more information about Lydia’s Place, you can visit lydias-place.com. To make a donation, go to https://vqr.vc/7ZBYpCgXE.

  Dear Church Family,

Thank you for your prayers and donation to my school project in Liberia, West Africa. The school is 90% complete. By God’s grace, we will open in September 2023. Funds are still needed. Presently, I am looking for tablets for student use. If you or someone you know has devices to donate, it would be deeply appreciated. I will setup an area at church for collection or you can contact me. 
Sincerely yours,
Marva Cheapoo
706 338-3595


The Swamp Camp is being held for two weeks in May near Chennai, India. HOPE  operates an orphanage  in southern India for girls with AIDS. The Indian government is tightening up restrictions on all Christian organizations. Permission for some girls to go to camp this year has been given. Please help with financial donations for camp fees, transportation costs to camp, and canteen money for these girls. The highlight of their year is going to camp. The orphanage operates on a survival budget and can’t pay for camp fees.
Please help these girls go to camp.
Checks made out to Swamp Camp and are tax deductible. 
I will have a table in the back of the sanctuary to collect.
Many thanks, 
Mollie Mostert

 Books for Sale!

Shaun and Jermiah Jones will have a table set up in the courtyard to sell a few of David and Robin Weidner’s books this Sunday: 
          Grace Calls, Spiritual Recovery after Abandonment, Addiction, or Abuse
          Sarah’s Song, Historical Christian Fiction
          Pure the Journey, Forty Days of Seeing God

Sunday School Classes April 23

IN PERSON
BEMA DISCUSSION GROUP (Old Testament)
We will meet @ 9:00 AM in the 3rd-5th classroom. 
We will discuss  Episode 24: 24: Creating a Space
Anyone is welcome to join. If you have any questions, please text Jeff Pursell 770-601-4881 or Cindy Pursell 706-713-6727.

ONLINE 
BEMA DISCUSSION GROUP (New Testament)
8:30 AM via Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7062272919
Anyone is welcome to join this group.
For more information, please contact Rachele Gibson at 706-621-9894.
  
BEMA  DISCUSSION GROUP (Season 3)
8:30 AM via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81828715872?pwd=RTM5eTdORi9vaFpidGx1U2xLWlJkUT09
This group would like for people to have listened to the first 2 seasons.
For more information, please contact Dominic Spinella  at 678-296-0826.

ESCAPING THE BEAST: POLITICS, ALLEGIANCE, AND KINGDOM 
8:30 AM via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6770225451
Anyone is welcome to join even if you haven’t read the book.
For more information, please contact Shaun Jones at 404-660-2530.

 WINE TO WATER  
Meets every week via Zoom 8:15 – 9:15 AM 
Meeting Link: Wine to Water
Meeting ID: 819 6996 1861
Anyone who thinks they might have a problem with alcohol or drugs is invited. Participants do not have to be a member of our congregation. More info about Wine to Water can be found at https://www.athenscoc.com/ministries/wine-to-water/.

Psalm 5:3 “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.”

Updates are always appreciated. Send updates to:  acocservant@gmail.com

 

Continued prayers for health concerns
Anna Lisa Washington is asking for prayers for her cousin, Billy Elder. He recently had emergency abdominal surgery. Please pray for God to give his medical care team the wisdom needed to care for him and for healing.
Annie Weaver (Steven’s mom) has been experiencing a lot of complications following her surgery mid-February when she fell and severely broke her leg.
Peter LeBlond 151 Chandler Silver Road, Comer, GA 30629 
Ken Lauderdale 75 Old Edwards Road, Arnoldsville, GA 30619
Pat Snow 1260 Nona Drive, Athens, GA 30606
Steven Baker 335 Paige Way, Winder, GA 30680
Leonard Patat’s Uncle Jack Brink (Alberta’s brother) in hospice care in Winton, California.  Leonard & Alberta’s address: InTown Suites, 2044 South Milledge Drive, Room 132, Athens, GA 30605.


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