May 9, 2023

Men’s Midweek
Tomorrow night – Wednesday, May 10 @ 7:00 PM

Men’s Midweek this week will be about food, fellowship, and fun! 
We are asking every brother to bring a box of their favorite wings/chicken.
(Drinks will be provided).
        
We will have Cornhole, NBA playoffs playing on the screen, and lots of fellowship.
Bring your appetite and be ready to enjoy some great fellowship!

Announcements 

    From Rachele Gibson: Here are the presentation notes from the Budget Presentation on May 7, 2023. As you review these documents, if you have any questions about the numbers presented or the recommendations for Generosity Sunday, please contact me, Rachele Gibson, at (706) 621-9894. I hope that you will be as encouraged as I have been by how the Lord has used our faithful and consistent giving through the years and as excited for the next part of our journey as a congregation toward creatively, generously, and faithfully meeting needs within our congregation, our community, and the global church. Click here to access the notes: ACOC Budget Presentation – May 7, 2023

   Giving Opportunities
Be sure to check out the giving opportunities for  Marva Cheapoo‘s school in Liberia, West Africa, and Bryce Carman’s fundraiser for Lydia’s Place in our local community. Details have been listed in previous emails. Click here to access the information : ACOC News – April 25

From Seyoung Holte:
 Holte Gardens Open House (May 20 – Drop in between 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM)
Click on the link and look at all three pages of the invitation to see all of the details. This event is to benefit Marva Cheapoo’s her dream project – a school Liberia, West Africa. RSVP is encouraged. 
 Athens Master Chorale Spring Concert at UGA Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall May 20 at 7:30 PM. We will be singing a wonderful collection of “Sanctus (Holy).” The tickets are on sale now. You can purchase them at the box office or from the members of the choir (recommended). Let me know if you’d like tickets or if you have any questions at (706) 559-7585.

Mark your calendars!
 

Sunday, May 14 – Mother’s Day; Congregational Worship

 Sunday, May 21, is our congregational fun day! 
We will have food, games, inflatables and more. Invite your family and friends to join us for an enjoyable day. Please sign up for the following food items:  Family & Friends Fun Day Signup Genius

Sunday, May 28 – Meet in House Churches

 

Sunday, June 4 –  Generosity Sunday 
The last page of the May 7th Budget Presentation linked above gives details about Generosity Sunday. 

Midweeks May through August
7:00 PM @ the church building

Women will meet the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Men will meet the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. 

EVERYONE: Fifth Wednesdays (May & August) are “Hospitable Wednesdays.”
Practice hospitality in your home with some brothers/sisters you don’t know very well.
Living Life Together!
 

  Summer Events  

  Youth & Family Summer Camps are almost here!
Family Camp I (May 31-June3) & Family Camp II (July 26-29)
Summer Camp Weeks 1-6 (June 4-17 & June 25-July 22)
Shining Stars Camp (June 18-24)
Registration is OPEN for all Summer Camps (including Family Camp)! This also includes applications for paid full-time counselors and volunteers (counselors, kitchen workers, teen workers, and nurses). Please see the website for more information/details:
https://www.campswamp.com/youthcamp/registration/summercamp/ 
If you have any questions regarding these events, please contact Steve Gibson at 706-351-3092 or steve@campswamp.com.  We can’t wait to see you at Camp!

Campus Ministry: ICMC July 6 – 9   Norman, OK 
This conference is an annual highlight for college students across North America to come together to be unified, trained, and inspired. We are anticipating over 1500 college students and campus ministers to gather for a life-changing time. To register, click on the picture: