New Bible Study
Entering the Psalms: Meeting God in Scripture is a six-week study that opens the door to experience the Psalms in a new way! This group will meet on Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m., September 8 through October 20. Preparation is 15 minutes a day. No previous Bible study required. Register online or call church office, 706-543-1442. The book is $10.00. For Information, contact: Dianne Morrison, dianne.morrison@gmail.com
706-353-0447.
Life Line Screening
On September 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Life Line Screening will offer stroke screening in Hancock Hall. A stroke, vascular disease and heart rhythm test package is offered for $139 by appointment (1-800-324-1851). Members of Athens First United Methodist Church are eligible to receive a free bone density screening by calling 678-462-3702. Please note that Life Line Screening does not accept medical insurance or Medicare. For more information, please contact the church office,706-543-1442.
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A Samaritan moment
Our prejudices are much less intractable than was previously believed and the effectiveness of a simple technique has completely overturned previous scientific understanding. Neuroscience studies found that deliberate intention to view another person as a human being eliminated fear and prejudice.
Our religious teaching has proclaimed this same truth: as we get to know and care about another, even those who are our enemies, we learn to care rather than fear, to love rather than hate. We grow from hostility toward those who are different to hospitality with others.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
You are invited to join a group of expert and novice knitters and crocheters as we create prayer shawls by praying as they knit the shawls. Completed prayer shawls are prayed for by the group and given to those who have special needs so that as they wrap in a shawl the prayers of the ministry surrounds the recipient. The group meets weekly on Wednesday evenings on a come-as-you-can basis between 4:45 and 5:30 p.m. in the parlor at the top of the elevator near the Hancock Street entrance. Come join us or work at home as you prefer. For more information, email Dianne Morrison at dianne.morrison@gmail.com or call
706-353-0447.
Understanding The Holy Spirit
Know much about the Third Person of the Trinity? Come learn about the Holy Spirit from Scripture in this five-week study. Wednesdays, beginning September 1, 5-6 p.m. Led by Pastor John. Click here to register.
