ASHFORD MEMORIAL
METHODIST CHURCH
PASTOR'S ARTICLE
Pastor's Article
What an incredible Easter celebration we had at Ashford. I could have listened to our wonderful choir, piano, organ, and those brass players all day! It was heavenly, and we surely will continue to rejoice in Christ’s victory over sin and death. Thank you to everyone that contributed to all of the many special services held by our church.
The renovation is now about 99% complete and the elevator is in service! Praise God for the generosity that made this project possible, and all of the leadership from the Building / Construction Committee chaired by Barry Beers. I think the finished product speaks highly of our love for the Lord and the respect we have for this beautiful church. Way to go!
Make sure you sign up to participate in the Rise Against Hunger event we are hosting at Ashford on April 21 at 4:00 pm. Of all the missions projects I’ve been a part of, this one might just be the most fun. Most importantly, we will be packing meals to feed more than 10,000 people. So many around the world live in extreme hunger, and we can make a difference! I know this will be a meaningful day for our church so sign up via the Sign-Up Genius.
Our first trip in the church van is still scheduled for April 20, with a destination change. We had planned to go see a Christian theater production in Augusta, but unfortunately it sold out before we could get our tickets. Perhaps we can try again for another one of their plays. As of this writing, there will still be a trip in the van, but the destination is unknown. Don’t you love a surprise? We will report back here with some additional details so the suspense won’t be too much to handle.
We will be exploring the biblical doctrine of the resurrection body this month in Sunday sermons. If you’ve ever wondered what our bodies will be like in the next life, come and see what the Scriptures tell us!
I hope you are able to enjoy these beautiful spring days. Whether we get outside for sports and recreation, gardening, or some other leisure activities, our area enjoys some of the best springtime weather anywhere. How great is our God and the exquisite beauty of His creation!
Know how loved you are by the Lord and continue praying for our wonderful church!
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Pastor Robert
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
Sunday Worship Schedule
9:00 am Worship Service
10:00 am Adult Sunday School
11:00 am Worship Service
Ashford offers two traditional worship services at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The format of these services are identical, with the exception that there will not be a choir or children's church offered at the 9:00 a.m. service.
The 9:00 a.m. service offers Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month for those who wish to partake of the sacrament on a more frequent basis.
The 11:00 a.m. service will be streamed through our YouTube page, Ashford Memorial Methodist Church. You can find it at this link: Ashford YouTube Channel. The 9:00 a.m. service
WILL NOT be streamed on YouTube.
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Thank you for continuing to support Ashford financially. We are blessed to be able to continue to support our missions, service people, and ongoing church expenses.
Ashford now has a Pushpay account. If you choose to donate electronically, please scan the QR code or use this link.
As always, checks can be mailed to P. O. Box 344, Watkinsville, GA 30677.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Sunday Evening Ladies Bible Study, 5:30 p.m. Meets in the Murray House. Jennifer Rothschild’s Take Courage begins on Sunday, March 17th and is led by Tomi Kiser. Supper is provided. Books will be at available on the first night of the study for $22. All are welcome.
Monday Morning Ladies Bible Study, 10:00 a.m. meets in the Fellowship Hall. Priscilla Shirer’s Gideon study, began March 4th. This Bible Study includes a video series followed by small group table discussion. All are welcome. For more information, contact Lane Downs or Beth Kraps.
Thursday Morning Men meet at 7:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The men are currently studying the Book of Acts and is led by Pastor Robert. Bring your Bible. All men are welcome.
The Bible Recap Plan
Many members of AMMC are reading through the Bible in 2024 via the Bible Recap. This study is done on an individual basis with a ‘Group Me’ app check-in. For more information, email Ellen Elder.
RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES
Indian Springs Camp Meeting: AMMC will attend the annual Camp Meeting at Indian Springs, Tuesday, July 16th. This event if free and open to all members. Participants will gather at 11:00 AM, attend the Noon Camp Meeting, have lunch in Jackson, Georgia, attend the 3:00 Camp Meeting and return that evening. Email office@ashfordmemorial.org if you would like to register for this event.
Ashford Ladies 2024 Weekend Event: A Women’s Retreat will be held on August 24, 2024. Participants will attend Priscilla Shirer’s “Going Beyond Live” event at the Classic Center in Athens, and will gather at the AMMC parking lot at 7:30 that morning to carpool to Athens for this event. For more information email office@ashfordmemorial.org.
Kristi McLelland is hosting a Women’s Retreat event, “Feast”, September 13-14, 2024, in Gardendale, Alabama. Email office@ashfordmemorial.org if interested. The website is: https://www.lifeway.com/en’events/feast/birmingham for more information.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ashford Memorial Methodist Youth (AMMY)
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4/7 - No AMMY
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4/13 - Mission Trip Car Wash & Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
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4/14 - AMMY Service & Fellowship Night
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4/21 - Rise Up Against Hunger Event (No AMMY)
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4/28 - "I Said This, You Heard That" Study Kick-off
Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet the first & third Wednesday of each month in the fellowship hall from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Anyone interested in this ministry is welcome. You don't have to be an advanced knitter. Those who crochet are always welcome, too.
St. Mary’s Grief Support Group is open to anyone who is needing support. This group normally meets on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month in the conference room across from the coffee shop. Parking is validated so bring parking slip with you. Facilitator is Jessica Chicken.
Ushers Needed: Please complete this form if interested. If you have any questions contact Terry Jones.
New Office Manager
The Pastor Staff Relations Committee announced that Amanda Kirk
has been selected to be Ashford’s Church Office Manager, effective
3/18/2024. In this role, Amanda is responsible for the Church’s
Administrative duties and reports to Pastor Robert Greene.
Amanda is a graduate from Presbyterian College with a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Education. Amanda and her husband Robby are
parents to a daughter Mary Jackson, a junior at Wofford College and
a son Will, who will be an incoming freshman at UGA in the fall
2024.
Vacation Bible School
June 24th-27th.
MISSIONS
Ashford Memorial Methodist actively supports many local and international missions. You can view our recent and upcoming activities in our April Missions Newsletter.
Contact our missions coordinator to find out how you can help.
APRIL MISSIONS
Rise Against Hunger
We have an exciting opportunity coming up on Sunday, April 21 from 4:00 - 6:00 as our church will be hosting a Rise Against Hunger food packaging event to lend a hand to people facing hunger across the globe.
We will need 30-50 Ashford volunteers, both children and adult, to help us form an assembly line in our Fellowship Hall in order to package between 10,000-14,000 meal bags of rice and soy to send
around the globe.
We can’t wait to share this experience with you!
Tranquilidad Update
Please join us on Sunday, April 28, during the Sunday school hour as Roxanne Turnipseed, the Executive Director of the Tranquilidad Foundation provides an update on her ministry in Honduras.
CONTACT US
Physical Address: 1 South Main Street
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 344
Watkinsville, Georgia 30677
The Ashford Church Office has moved into the Murray House (the yellow house across the parking lot). As a reminder, the church office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00-3:00 with an hour lunch break.
Office (706) 769-6928
THE CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday