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Athens

Worship
Saturday - "Come as You are Worship" 5:30 PM
45 Minute Service - dress casually
Sunday Worship - 10:35 AM
Children's Joyful Singers Choir Practice Sunday Morning at 9:00 AM
Sunday School for all ages - 9:30 AM
A class for all children, youth and adults

Monday Morning Coffeehouse in Fellowship Hall 8 - 10 AM Public Welcome Coffee, tea, juice, donuts and good conversation each Monday.

Wednesday - Family Night Out (Except for Holiday Break)
6:00 PM - Evening meal in Fellowship Hall - Open to Community - (Donations Accepted) Followed by other activities: 7:00 PM - Scrabble, etc.

Thursday - Adult Bible Study - 7:00 pm Check with office to see what is the current study.

Women's Fellowship - United Methodist Women - Monthly meetings include educational programs, devotions, fellowship and mission.
The regular UMW meeting is held on the first Thursday of the month at 1:00 PM at the church unless "specified different location". Chair: Virginia Rubley

Women of Promise - Monthly Event the third Tuesday of each month except Nov. and Dec. The event includes light meal, speaker, music and fellowship. Open to all women of the community and surrounding area.

H.I.S. Home 300 Southern Route, June 20-25, 2011
3 states - 6 days - 300 miles for children in Haiti
See the Mission page pictures and the recap of this year's ride.
Cantrall

Worship
Sunday Worship - 9:00 AM
Cantrall Kids Choir - 10:10 AM
Sunday School for all ages - 10:15 AM
A class for all!
"The Cantrall Kids Choir" is for 3rd grade on up with practice at 10:10 AM Sunday Morning They are practicing hard and will soon be singing for church service.

Coffee Cup - Thursday Morning 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Everyone is invited for Coffee, Donuts & Fellowship

Family Fellowship
The church offers Sunday evening potluck dinners occasionally and an annual church picnic.

Women's Fellowship - United Methodist Women
Monthly meetings include educational programs, devotions, fellowship and mission. The regular UMW meeting is held on the second Monday of the month at the Church at 7:00 pm. Chair: Nancy Bounds

Children's Ministries
Special Sprouts meet Weekly on Wednesdays (During school year) 3:00-5:00 PM
Children learn Bible stories, have treats, sing and play games.
Bell Choir - Performs during worship

Combined Ministries of the churches

Vacation Bible School
One week in the summer alternating each year from Athens to Cantrall.
Athen pictures of 2010 are on the VBS page.
Cantrall's next turn is in 2011.


Men's Fellowship
United Methodist Men meet the third Monday of each month at Cantrall at 7:30 PM.
All men of the Athens and Cantrall Charge are welcome. Chair: Randy Atkinson 487-7066

Youth Fellowship

Senior Hi UMYF and Jr. Hi UMYF meet on the first Sunday and third Sunday evenings at 6:00 pm
alternating between the Athens and Cantrall churches, Athens on the first Sunday and Cantrall on the third.
This fellowship is for all youth 6th grade and up.

Bible Studies
Bible studies are also a shared ministry.
          
Isn't it time you took a bite out of the book that feeds the soul?
Come and look into what the Bible has to say to today's people.
(Bible image from ChristArt dot com)



A group of fitness-minded Menard County residents invites others to join them walking, running, cycling, and serving the community. “Fit-4-Him” is open to anyone interested in physical activities and making new friends, and is sponsored by Athens & Cantrall United Methodist Churches.

Contact Don Goodenow at 899-3300 if you are interested in RUNNING.

WALKERS meet at Athens Sports Complex or Athens High School gym at 7 AM almost every morning.

Easy-paced BICYCLE rides take place on summer evenings and weekends.
Call Mary at 691-6125 to be put on the email list for the schedule. Most rides leave from Athens UMC.
Helmets are required and children need to be accompanied by a parent.
          
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