ASHFORD MEMORIAL
METHODIST CHURCH​
PASTOR'S ARTICLE
"Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!
Serve the Lord with gladness" (Psalm 100:1)
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I just want to praise the Lord for two items that demonstrate our small but mighty church at Ashford!
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First, I estimate we had more than 60 people come together for the Rise Against Hunger event. From lower elementary school age to retirement age, the people of our church showed up to provide meals for people in dire need of food. If you were there, you got to see this amazing picture of Christian love in action. If you couldn't make it on April 21, don't worry - we plan to do it again! More than 14,000 meals were packed and can get to the hands of those in need. Praise God for your willing spirit!
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Secondly, our Puerto Rico mission team consists of 30 Ashford members set to share Christ's love in tangible ways the first week of June. But the impact is far greater than what we can see. In World War II, many went off to serve our country in uniform. But far more participated in this liberating effort, and they served in different ways. They helped sell war bonds, they donated scrap metal, they willingly rationed their own food sources, and some literally packed the parachutes for those who would jump out of perfectly good airplanes. It was a comprehensive effort, and I see our Puerto Rico team in the same light.
Many of you are going, but far more have participated by purchasing a cake, bidding on an auction item, getting your car washed, making a donation, or praying for our team. It is a church-wide effort, and one that will make an eternal difference!
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Thank you for being such a generous, mission-minded 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
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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.
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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.
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Ashford now has a Pushpay account. If you choose to donate electronically, please scan the QR code or use this link.
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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. Kristi McClelland’s study of Jesus and the Women will begin on May 6th. 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, contact Ellen Elder.
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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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​5/1 - Final Deadline to Sign-up for Camping & Rafting Trip
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5/5 - "I Said This, You Heard That" Week 2
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5/9 - Mission Trip Meeting at 6:30 pm
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5/12 - "IST, YHT" Week 3
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5/19 - Mission Trip Meeting at 4:00 pm
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5/19 - "IST, YHT" Wrap-up 5:30-7:30 pm
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5/26 - NO AMMY
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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.
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Ushers Needed: Please complete this form if interested. If you have any questions contact Terry Jones.
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​Vacation Bible School
Please register your child/children by May 19th. Contact Crystal with any questions.
MISSIONS
Ashford Memorial Methodist actively supports many local and international missions. You can view our recent and upcoming activities in our May Missions Newsletter.
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Contact our missions coordinator to find out how you can help.
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MAY MISSIONS
Mother’s Day Diaper Challenge
Ashford will be collecting diapers during the month of May as part of a Mother’s Day Diaper Challenge in order to provide needed diapers to the Athens Area Diaper Bank.
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Family Promise Hosting
Ashford members will have another opportunity to volunteer for Family Promise during our host week of May 12 - 19. www.SignUpGenius.com/FP2024
Sparrow’s Nest
We will have another opportunity to package and deliver sack lunches to the Sparrow’s Nest on Friday, May 31. If you would like to financially donate to this mission, you can utilize the Giving page of our AMMC website and select Missions-Sparrow’s Nest.
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JUNE MISSIONS
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Mission Trip to Puerto Rico
Our Ashford youth will be heading to Puerto Rico June 1 7 for their mission trip!
Summer Food For Kids Packaging
Our first opportunity to help package the Summer Food For Kids weekly boxes at the NEW Oconee Area Resource Council office will be on June 12 at 10:00am.
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Oconee School Supply Drive
We will be focusing our June efforts on bringing in much needed school supplies for Oconee County students. These donated supplies will be used to create Packed Backpacks to be delivered to those in need in our county during the month of July as they prepare for the new school year.
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5th Sunday OCS Focus
Our 5th Sunday focus on Sunday, June 30, will be for students and families in need within our Oconee County Schools. We will focus on helping to clear lunch debts of Oconee County students and potential unexpected urgent needs.
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Mission Committee Meeting
Please join us on June 19 for our quarterly Missions Committee meeting at 6:00.
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
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THE CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday