The sermon from the Sunday, August 16, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Created Wonderful” in the worship series “Wonder: Seeing the Extraordinary.” Scripture lesson: Genesis 1:26-28a (New Living Translation).

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https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/26/AFUMC-Worship-26-08-16.pdf

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https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/26/AFUMC-Children-26-08-16.pdf

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The sermon from the Sunday, August 9, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest pastor Rev. Catherine Boothe Olson, who is an Associate Pastor at Northside UMC. “The Commandment We Proudly Break.” Scripture lessons: Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:15; Matthew 11:28-30; Mark 2:27 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).

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https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/26/AFUMC-Worship-26-08-09.pdf

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https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/26/AFUMC-Children-26-08-09.pdf

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The sermon from the Sunday, August 2, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest pastor Rev. Keya Hillman, who is the Regional Developer for the Southwest District and Black Churches, NGUMC. “Gratitude in the Wilderness: Faith for ‘Not Enough’ Moments.” Scripture lesson: Matthew 14:13-21 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).

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https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/26/AFUMC-Worship-26-08-02.pdf

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The sermon from the Sunday, July 26, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “Hope: The Long Work of Reconciliation” in the Summer in the City series for July, “The Gospel in Invictus.” Scripture lessons: Genesis 29:15-28 (New Living Translation).

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The sermon from the Sunday, July 19, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “Reconciliation: A Dream Bigger Than Fear” in the Summer in the City series for July, “The Gospel in Invictus.” Scripture lessons: Genesis 28:10-19a (New Living Translation).

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https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/26/AFUMC-Worship-26-07-19.pdf

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https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/26/AFUMC-Children-26-07-19.pdf

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https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/26/Invictus_Devotional_Booklet.pdf

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The sermon from the Sunday, July 12, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by guest preacher Rev. Dr. Tonya N. Miles, “The Courage Factor” in the Summer in the City series for July, “The Gospel in Invictus.” Scripture lessons: Genesis 25:19-34 (New Living Translation).

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https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/26/AFUMC-Worship-26-07-12.pdf

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https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/26/AFUMC-Children-26-07-12.pdf

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The sermon from the Sunday, July 5, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “Freedom: Walking Out Free” in the Summer in the City series for July, “The Gospel in Invictus.” Scripture lessons: Genesis 24:34-38,42-49,58-67 (New Living Translation).

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https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/26/AFUMC-Worship-26-07-05.pdf

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https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/26/AFUMC-Children-26-07-05.pdf

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https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/26/Invictus_Devotional_Booklet.pdf

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The sermon from the Sunday, June 28, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “The Real Adventure” in the Summer in the City series for June, “The Gospel in Disney-Pixar's Up.” Scripture lessons: Genesis 22:1-14 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).

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https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/26/AFUMC-Worship-26-06-28.pdf

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https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/26/AFUMC-Children-26-06-28.pdf

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https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/26/Up_Devotional_Booklet.pdf

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The sermon from the Father's Sunday, June 21, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “Unexpected Family” in June Summer in the City series “The Gospel in Disney-Pixar's Up.” Scripture lessons: Genesis 21:8-21 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).

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https://www.atlantafirstumc.org/pdf/26/AFUMC-Worship-26-06-21.pdf

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The sermon from the Sunday, June 14, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers, “Laughing at the Promise” in June Summer in the City series “The Gospel in Disney-Pixar's Up.” Scripture lessons: Genesis 18:1-15;21:1-5 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).

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