May 20, 2023
Tomorrow, May 21, is our congregational fun day!
We will have a short family-friendly service, so there will be no children’s classes.
There will be extremely limited parking available. It will be for handicapped only.
All others are encouraged to park across the street in the office complex.
Bring your own lawn chairs if you have them.
There will be some folding chairs available if needed.
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
Announcements 
 Holte Gardens Open House: This event has been POSTPONED!
It is rescheduled for June 17th at the same time (9am-1pm).
The concert is still on for tonight!
 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 Seyoung Holte know if you’d like tickets or if you have any questions at (706) 559-7585.
Sunday School Classes May 21
No IN PERSON classes!
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:
Grieving the loss of a loved one
Gene Veal’s mother, Kay Veal, passed away yesterday afternoon. Please pray for Gene, Gene’s dad Larry, and his siblings Todd and Tracy. Larry and Kay had been married for 68 years. Amelia (Gene and Allison’s youngest daughter) is getting married tomorrow, May 21.
The funeral will be Monday, May 22, at First Baptist Church, Waycross, GA. Visitation will be10-11 AM right before the service at 11 AM, followed by the graveside service at Greenlawn Cemetery, Waycross.
Cards of encouragement can be sent to:
Gene & Allison Veal 1011 Riverhaven Lane, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Larry Veal (Gene’s dad) 4528 Brunswick Highway, Waycross, GA 31503
Todd & Kelly Veal (Gene’s brother) 6481 Riverwoods Drive, Blackshear, GA 31516
Emma Mainer’s grandmother passed away last week. Emma is one of our wonderful college students. Cards of encouragement can be sent to 553 Providence Circle, Statham, GA 30666.
Traveling overseas
Mollie Mostert is visiting churches in Istanbul, Bucharest, and Chisinau. Please keep her in your prayers. She’ll be home May 25.
Prayers for continued health concern
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.
Lisa Washington’s friend, Yushang. Her cancer came back in her right arm and her legs. Please pray for healing.
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