Athens First Methodist Church

🌟 Athens First Is Seeking a Part-Time Children’s Director! 🌟
Do you—or someone you know—have a passion for sharing the love of Christ with children and their families? Athens First Methodist Church (AFMC), a 300-member congregation in Athens, Texas, is seeking a part-time Children’s Director to join our ministry team.
Our Children’s Director will partner with our pastors to help lead, coordinate, and grow ministries that give children opportunities to know Christ, grow in their faith, and become an active part of the life of the church.
Responsibilities will include coordinating Sunday School and Children’s Church, helping lead Vacation Bible School, and developing other engaging programs and activities that encourage children—and their families—to grow together in faith.
We’re looking for someone who brings creativity, flexibility, patience, imagination, and a strong personal commitment to Christian faith to this ministry. A competitive salary is offered and is negotiable based on education and experience.
Interested in learning more or applying?
Contact Pastor Chris Harrison at [email protected] or call the church office at (903) 675-5161.
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Remembering September 11 — 9:03 AM CDT

Twenty-five years ago today, at 9:03 AM CDT (10:03 AM EDT), United Airlines Flight 93 crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. After learning that their aircraft had been hijacked as part of the attacks unfolding that morning, passengers and crew courageously fought back against the hijackers. Their actions prevented the aircraft from reaching its intended target, believed to have been the U.S. Capitol.

At this hour of remembrance, we invite you to pause wherever you are and pray. Pray for the families and loved ones of the passengers and crew who lost their lives, and offer a prayer of gratitude for the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of those aboard Flight 93 who acted to protect countless others.

With this fourth candle, we remember that even in the darkest moments, the light of God remains present—revealed through courage, selflessness, sacrifice, and love for others.

Today, we honor the passengers and crew of Flight 93 and remember the courage they showed when faced with unimaginable circumstances.

We remember. We honor. We pray. We will never forget. 🕯️

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” — John 1:5

Remembering September 11 — 8:37 AM CDT

Twenty-five years ago today, at 8:37 AM CDT (9:37 AM EDT), American Airlines Flight 77, hijacked by terrorists, struck the western side of the Pentagon. The attack claimed the lives of those aboard the aircraft and many who were working inside the Pentagon that morning.

At this hour of remembrance, we invite you to pause wherever you are and pray. Pray for the families and loved ones of those whose lives were lost and offer a prayer of gratitude for the first responders, military personnel, emergency workers, and ordinary citizens who courageously answered the call to help.

With this third candle, we remember that even in the midst of unimaginable darkness, the light of God was still present—working through acts of courage, compassion, sacrifice, and love.

We remember. We honor. We pray. We will never forget. 🕯️

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” — John 1:5

Remembering September 11 — 8:03 AM CDT

Twenty-five years ago today, at 8:03 AM CDT (9:03 AM EDT), United Airlines Flight 175, hijacked by terrorists, struck the South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. As millions watched, the magnitude of the tragedy unfolding that morning became painfully clear.

At this hour of remembrance, we invite you to pause wherever you are and pray. Pray for the families and loved ones of those whose lives were lost and offer a prayer of gratitude for the first responders, emergency personnel, and ordinary citizens who courageously served others in the midst of unimaginable circumstances.

With this second candle, we remember that even in the darkest moments, the light of God remains present—offering comfort amid grief, strength amid fear, and hope amid despair.

We remember. We honor. We pray. We will never forget. 🕯️

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” — John 1:5

Remembering September 11 — 7:46 AM CDT

Twenty-five years ago today, at 7:46 AM CDT (8:46 AM EDT), American Airlines Flight 11, hijacked by terrorists, struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. In that moment, our nation—and countless lives—were forever changed.

At this hour of remembrance, we invite you to pause wherever you are and pray. Pray for the families and loved ones of those whose lives were lost and offer a prayer of gratitude for the first responders, ordinary citizens, and countless others who courageously answered the call to help in the midst of unimaginable tragedy.

Today, we light a candle as a reminder that even in the deepest darkness, the light of God is still present—bringing comfort to the grieving, courage to those who serve, and hope when hope seems far away.

We remember. We honor. We pray. We will never forget. 🕯️

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” — John 1:5

We invite our church family and community to join us as we pack 60,000 meals for children in Haiti.

Each year, Athens First Methodist partners with Mission of Hope to provide enough meals to help feed children throughout an entire school year. Your financial gifts make this ministry possible—but we also need you to help us pack the meals!

On Sunday, September 27, 2026, we will set aside our normal worship services and come together as a church to serve through this important mission.

Meal Packing Times: 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM

Come be part of a day of service, fellowship, and hope as we work together to make a difference in the lives of children in Haiti.

Please contact Athens First Methodist to volunteer or for more information.

One Church, One Faith, and One Purpose. All are welcome to our Combined worship service blending Traditional and Modern Worship into one. Worship will be held in the Main Sanctuary at 11am.

Worship Together, Grow Together, Serve Together.