ASHFORD MEMORIAL
METHODIST CHURCH​
PASTOR'S ARTICLE
It’s hard to believe it, but January is here, and a new year is dawning. It will be an exciting year for our church! Our fellowship hall and classroom building should be completed in the spring and we will begin enjoying this wonderful asset for ministry. Thank you to all who have contributed to make this dream a reality!
In January, I will begin a message series on Revelation 2 and 3 (the letters to the seven churches) and trust the Lord has something to say to us all through those chapters. It’s hard to believe it has been three years since my last series on Revelation back in 2023. At that time, I did not cover chapters 2 and 3 so this will fill in that gap.
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With the brokered peace from the fighting in Gaza, a trip to Israel is back on. I am excited to announce that I am leading a trip to Israel in January 2027. Our tour operator is Educational Opportunities out of Lakeland, Florida. They lead more tours than any other company in the Holy Land and have had quite a few trips over in the last several months. To find out more about the itinerary and to register for the trip, click this link.
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Discounts are available by registering early, and the required deposit is just $300 with the next payment due in September 2026.
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I have only been once, back in 2011, and have been yearning to go back to the land where Jesus walked ever since. It will be a wonderful time of travel and spiritual growth.
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It is truly a blessing to serve this wonderful, growing church filled with joyful and dedicated followers of Jesus!
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MISSIONS
Ashford Memorial Methodist actively supports many local and international missions. You can view our recent and upcoming activities in our January Missions Newsletter. ​Contact our missions coordinator to find out how you can help.​​​​​​
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
All Tithes & Offering information has moved to our 'Giving' page. Navigate to this page by clicking HERE.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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DISCIPLESHIP NIGHT, JANUARY 28TH
Join us for an evening of fellowship and study in the Fellowship Hall. Dinner will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will feature spaghetti casserole. Please RSVP by Thursday, January 22nd, by calling the church office or using the online app.
OFFICE MANAGER POSITION
We give thanks for Amanda Kirk and her service to our church as she begins a new position outside the congregation. We are now seeking a part-time Office Manager (four days per week) to support our staff, manage church communications, website, social media, and database, and welcome those who contact the church office. If you know someone who may be a good fit, please have them reach out to Jeff DeLoach, Chair of the Pastor–Parish Relations Committee, at jeff@ehdhlaw.com.
​Fellowship Hall Construction Update Click HERE to see a construction update from the Ashford Board of Directors
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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.​
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Monday Morning Ladies Bible Study meets at 10:00 a.m.
Our new study will begin on Monday, January 12th. We will start a seven-week study on Isaiah by Melissa Spoelstra. Books will be available in the first week of January in the church office for $20.00. All are welcome!
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Wednesday Afternoon Women’s Bible Study
Will meet from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Youth House starting Wednesday, January 21st. This is a drop in format, and you do not need to be a member to participate. We will exclusively study the Bible. Our primary study will be focused on the stages of becoming a Christian from an early Christian to maturity. We will read Acts 7 thru Philemon as our foundation.
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Wednesday Evening Ashford Ladies Winter Bible Study
When: January 21st – March 11th from 6:30-7:30pm
Where: The home of Kate Greene or Ashley Harper (1/21 @ the Greene household - 1231 Creekshore Drive)
What: We will watch lesson videos individually (Lesson Videos) and then come together to share and discuss the week’s lesson.
Please text Kate Greene if you are interested: 912-585-7021
Thursday Morning Men meet at 7:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and is led by Pastor Robert. Bring your Bible. All men are welcome. For more information, e-mail Pastor Robert at pastor@ashfordmemorial.org.
The Bible Recap Plan
Many members of AMMC are reading through the Bible in 2026 via the Bible Recap. This study is done on an individual basis . For more information, email Ellen Elder at ellenelder2@gmail.com.
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Ashford Memorial Methodist Youth
AMMY will meet on Sunday evenings from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Youth House and will be led by Chris Davis. For more information about the events below contact Chris Davis at Chris@ashfordmemorial.org.
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MUSIC AND WORSHIP
Sunday Worship Schedule
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9:00 am Worship Service
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10:00 am Adult Sunday School
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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 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.
CONTACT US
Physical Address: 1 South Main Street
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 344
Watkinsville, Georgia 30677
The Ashford Church Office is located in 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 Phone: (706) 769-6928
E-mail: office@ashfordmemorial.org
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THE CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday
