February/March/April/May Schedule: Attention Parents of Pre K to 5Th Grade Students
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TEAM CLETE Our Week in Review: February 12 The Elliott Family is raising money for the Tuberous Sclerosis Walk Attendance: 463 Contribution: $12,312. Forward for a Cure. The date is May 12 and the walk is 1.5 miles. The event will be held in Roswell, Georgia. Anyone who wants to be on Team Clete and walk can sign up. Here is the link to make a monetary donation. A Day of Refreshment and Guidance for THE WANDERING SONS OF GOD http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?SID=3247384&langPref=en -CA Men’s Day @ Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, GA on March 10, 2010 9AM-2PM My name is Clete Elliott. I am 11 years old. I was born with TSC. I have had 2 brain surgeries and I take Chemo. I have seizures. I suffer from a http://barkingdogsmin.wordpress.com/2012/01/29/the -wandering-sons-of-god/ heart condition. I take a lot of medicine. I have spent a lot of time in Heartfelt Worship. Honest Conversation. Simple Prayer. Clearer Vision. Bright hospitals. I have had hip surgery. I have tumors in my brain, heart, kidneys, and mouth. I am a boy. I love trains. I love to sing. I love my Hope. Quiet Determination. Firm Intention. Strong Connection. Solid Change. family. I would love a CURE. On May 12 you can support me and walk for a cure and help raise money. Will you be with me? February/March/April/May Schedule: Attention Parents of Pre K to 5th grade students: Just wanted to pass along some dates to put on your calendar for this Every Sunday 10am Worship Service year. We have been working hard on planning several activities for the kids outside of church. February Winter Bible Classes March 31st Easter Egg Hunt February 29 Congregational Midweek July 9th -12th Vacation Bible School Guest: Douglas Jacoby October 27th Fall Festival March Bible Talks in Family Groups More details to come. If you have any questions or would like to help please contact Tim Armstrong at [email protected] or call 706- March 11 Guest Speaker: Jarrod Robinson 310-9594. April Resume Bible Classes May 6 Generosity Sunday Winter Bible Classes 1 Peter (Men’s Class) TUESDAYS AT 7:15PM Multiple Teachers Bad Girls of the Bible and What We Can Learn from Them ************ (Women’s Class) WEDNESDAYS AT 10AM (Childcare provided) Multiple Teachers Athens Church of Christ Financial Peace University (Men and Women) WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30PM at the church office 3720 Mars Hill Road Phone: 770-725-2188 Women of the Bible (Women’s Class) WEDNESDAYS AT 7:15PM Watkinsville, GA 30677 Fax: 770-725-1828 Multiple Teachers Worship Ministry (Men and Women) WEDNESDAYS AT 7:15PM Church Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday 9am to 5pm Family Group Leaders Training WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY 7:15PM (Same class on both nights) Lead by Sonny Sessions *Church website: www.greaterathenschurch.com* Going Deeper: Growing Stronger in Hope (Men and Women) THURSDAYS AT 7:15PM Teacher: Ron Sawhill PRAYER REQUESTS: Thomasene Smith was released from Emory on Friday after being admitted on Wednesday. She was diagnosed with a blood infection along with fighting Lymphoma. Sunday Bulletin Please pray for a bone marrow match. Address: 440 Vincent Drive, Athens, GA 30607. Laura Oakes had an emergency appendectomy last Sunday at ARMC. The surgery February 19, 2012 went well and she has been recovering at home. Julie Quinlan’s uncle, Jimmy Rowe, has been very ill. Please pray for the doctors greaterathenschurch.com to have wisdom to diagnose and treat him properly. Ray McGinnis has been very ill this winter and is recovering from an infection. Address: 211 Angie Way, Bethlehem, GA 30620. Jennifer Brown’s uncle, Paul Bouffard, and her extended family. Paul will Bone Marrow Drive Update! undergo surgery in two weeks for eye cancer and will begin chemo shortly afterwards. Pray that he feels at peace at all times during his treatments! We had almost 100 potential donors to sign up in 3 days on Barrington’s aunt, Annie Walcott, passed away recently. Please pray for the February 7, 8 & 9! We continue to urge anyone interested to join family to be comforted during this difficult time. the National Bone Marrow Registry in order to find out if they Freda Sims’ mother, Peggy Jones, has been released to hospice services. Freda isbe out on Family Medical Leave Act in order to help care for her family, especially her 11 could be a match for Thomasene Smith. She has a rare blood year old sister who is living in the home. Please be praying for Freda’s entire family. cancer and is in URGENT NEED of a transplant. If you or anyone 3150 Peartree Drive NW Acworth, Ga 30101. Julie Moon is back home in Athens recovering from surgery. Address: 165 Terrell you know has expressed interest in joining the registry, now is the Drive, Athens, GA 30606. time to act! Thomasene's health has worsened in the past weeks. David Bozard’s heart surgery is scheduled for March 30, 2012. There is a critical need to increase the number of African American Kanya Cornish's friend and co-worker, Elizabeth (Betty) Austin, had surgery this past week to remove the cancer tumor. Please pray for her healing. Donors on the National Registry because statistics show that a Clete Elliott continues chemo treatment. Please continue to pray for minimal side match for Thomasene is most likely to come from the African effects and that the chemo is working. Address: 1511 Oconee Crossing Circle, American community. However, the need is ongoing for all races Watkinsville, GA 30677. Baby G, the Gibson's medically fragile foster baby, is facing many health to be on the registry. Also, please pray that God will strengthen and challenges associated with his prematurity, including vision, pulmonary and comfort Thomasene and her family through this time. neurological issues. Please pray for positive results from upcoming doctor's appointments and continued progress developmentally. ANNOUNCEMENTS: BONE MARROW DONOR DRIVE THANK YOU - I want to thank the congregation for your concern and your prayers for NEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH my brother Jimmy as the doctors struggle to find out the cause for his pneumonia-like condition. He came out of the critical stage and went home only to return the next day in 1:30pm - 4:30pm even more serious condition. He has progressed enough again so that the ventilator has been removed. He is conscious but in guarded condition. Your prayers are much Athens Church of Christ Building appreciated. ~ Bill Rowe (Julie Quinlan’s father) REMEMBER to empty your "Coins 4 Kids" baby bottle in the BIG container set up in the courtyard. Please take one bottle per family. Thanks!! PLEASE JOIN US FOR A FUNDRAISER LUNCH To place an ad or announcement in the bulletin, email [email protected]. 11:30am – 1:30pm Christian Classified: Earning money for Jamaica Swampcorps: Creighton Arrington is a high school senior in the teen ministry and is willing to do any type of work including but not limited to The website for more information is www.marrow.org babysitting, tutoring, doing odd jobs around the house and more. If you are interested email [email protected] or call him at 706-296-9270. Work wanted: Reid Coy would like to earn money by doing any kind of outdoor work. He The Athens Church of Christ Donor Drive Committee: can mow, move limbs, etc. You can call him at 706-410-4778 or 706-546-7152. Lisa Washington 706-202-8934 Looking to hire a personal trainer? Taylor Schachinger is an ACSM Certified Personal Gwen Payton 706-372-0611 Trainer with experience training all ability levels and various fitness goals. If you are Dana Chacon 706-202-1833 interested in receiving a free session and assessment, please contact Taylor at 203-273- Barbara Warnock 678-777-6617 3990 for more information. .