ANNOUNCEMENTS from January 2018 through May 2018. Dinner is included and is provided from the Wednesday Night Supper menu. Contact the Nursery Ministry Director, Usha Raghavan, usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org for additional information.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Save the Date for VBS/God Squad 2018 June 11-14, 2018 Registration Info coming soon! Interested in serving? Email megan.batcheller@dunwoodyumc.org Created by God January 25, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 pm., Epworth Room, Parents only. January 26, 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m., Epworth Room, Students only. January 27, 12:30 p.m.—2:00 p.m., Epworth Room, Students and Parents. Created by God is a study of human sexuality with a Christian foundation designed for 5th & 6th graders and their parents. It will offer both you and your child opportunities to learn, grow, and celebrate the fact that we have each been wonderfully created by God. $60.00 covers the cost of both student and parent books, meals and snacks, supplies, and leadership. This event is open to all who are interested in a church-based study of sexuality—friends, neighbors, other family members. Please call 770-394-0675 x158 or email megan.batcheller@dunwoodyumc.org for registration information.
YOUTH MINISTRY 2018 High School Mission Trip Informational Meeting January 21 or 28, 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m., Youth Area. This year our high school students will be serving at Mountain T.O.P. doing minor home repair projects and children's programs in rural middle Tennessee. Contact the Youth Staff with questions: karen.bass@dunwoodyumc.org, montana.hamby@dunwoodyumc.org, brooke.freeman@dunwoodyumc.org.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY www.facebook.com/DUMCYA BACON - Tuesday, January 23, 7:00 p.m., Moondog Growlers. Brothers Around Christ, men's group for 20s and 30s. Build friendships and faith. Gracetime - Tuesday, January 23, 7:00 p.m., Young Adult Suite. UMW Circle for young adult women. We meet monthly for fellowship and to spotlight unique and creative ways to give back. Steeplechase - Saturday, January 27, 3:30 p.m. All young adults are invited to an Adventure Scavenger Hunt.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY Women of Grace Dinner Monday, February 26, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. This year's guest speaker is Anne Beiler the creator of Auntie Anne's Pretzels. Anne's professional success was forged after years
of depression following the death of her daughter. Join us as Anne discusses her memoir, Twist of Faith, and shares her personal journey with us. Seat sales begin on Wednesday, January 31, from 5:30 p.m. 6:15 p.m. outside the Fellowship Hall and on Sundays starting February 4 from 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. outside the Parlor. United Methodist Women Highlight: Balancing Act A small group for working moms who have preschool and school aged children. We meet the last Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Young Adult Suite to learn about God, share in life's ups and downs, and build relationships. Contact Dawn Hutchinson at 770-309-3501.
FIFTY FIVE PLUS Dunwoody Elementary Needs Retirees Retirees interested in working with students needed every other Friday beginning in January. Contact Griffin Nichols at (678) 8754002 or Griffin_Nichols@dekalbschoolsga.org. Seniorcizers Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., Aerobics Room. Free, co-ed exercise class for all levels of fitness. Low impact movements, stretching, balance and strength work. No reservation required. Call our certified instructor, Jean Kennedy, 770-804-1202. PALS Perimeter Adult Learning and Services Monday at DUMC. $45 covers up to three for 8 weeks or visit for $8 a day. Details at palsonline.org or 770-698-0801. Lunch and Bingo Tuesday, January 16, 12:00 p.m., Epworth Room. Bring a wrapped white elephant gift. Register and pay $5 for lunch www.dunwoodyumc.org/55+ or contact Mary Ruffin at 770-542-1675 or mary.ruffin@dunwoodyumc.org . Payment due by January 14. Thinking About Retirement: Wills and Trusts Tuesday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m., Wesley Room. Joy Melton will discuss wills and trusts to answer your questions and provide basic information that we all need to consider. Contact Kathy Brockman, Kathy.brockman@dunwoodyumc.org. Valentine’s Dinner and Show Tuesday, February 13, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Valentine dinner and a tribute performance of The Rat Pack featuring Dr. Pat Sallarulo as Frank Sinatra. With him will be Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. Dinner will be followed by the show. Cost, $20 by Monday, February 5. To register and pay go to www.dunwoodyumc.org/55+, or contact Mary Ruffin at mary.ruffin@dunwoodyumc.org, or 770-5421675.
WELCOME FIRST-TIME GUESTS
THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS
Sunday, January 14, 2018 Disciple 2 We are glad you are here and have a small gift for you. Please Monday, January 15, 2018 Fitness Classes stop by the Welcome Desk Women's Choir Rehearsal outside of the Sanctuary or in the Activities Building lobby this Fitness Classes Chess Club @DUMC morning. For more about Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal joining Dunwoody UMC, Women's AA contact Rev. David Melton, DUMC Drama 770-394-0675, david.melton@dunwoodyumc.org. Girl Scout Leader Meeting Tuesday, January 16, 2018 Fitness Classes BE INFORMED Christian Yoga WOW Bible Study Stay up to date on all that is Pryme Tyme Lunch & White Elephant Bingo going on at Dunwoody UMC Transitional Housing Mtg through our weekly enewsletter, eConnections. Sign Grief Support Group Wednesday, January 17, 2018 up at dunwoodyumc.org/ Fit 4 Christ subscribe for this newsletter Fitness Classes and other age or interest UMW Heart & Home specific communications. Preschool Chapel WOW Restless DUNWOODY UNITED Disciple 1 Fast Track Not A Silent Night METHODIST CHURCH Li'l Lambs Rehearsal 1548 Mt. Vernon Road Promise Kids Dunwoody, GA 30338 Tone Chimes Rehearsal Phone: 770-394-0675 Cherub Boys and Girls Rehearsal After Hours: 770-542-1667 Carol Choir Rehearsal mail@dunwoodyumc.org Grace Kids www.dunwoodyumc.org Wednesday Night Supper Office Hours: Crusader Choir Rehearsal 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Divorce Care Monday - Friday 2018 International Missions Information Session Disciple 1 Fast Track Faith Focus Men's Bible Study Chancel Choir Rehearsal Not a Silent Night WOW Goliath Must Fall Thursday, January 18, 2018 Seniorcizers Christian Yoga World War II Roundtable Fitness Classes Knitting Great Decisions Friday, January 19, 2018 Fitness Classes Men's AA Senior Pastor: Rev. Dan Brown Associate Pastors: Rev. Josh Amerson, Rev. Kathy Brockman, Rev. Jenna Kennedy, Rev. David Melton and Rev. Sonny Walden
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*Call to Praise and Prayer Pastor: O Lord, open our lips. People: And we shall declare your praise. All: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. *Hymn # 139
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Songs of Praise
Blessed Assurance (My King is Coming) Greet Your Neighbor Welcome and Announcements Song of Praise
Since Your Love
Prayer of Thanksgiving New every morning is your love, great God of light and all day long you are working for good in the world. Stir up in us desire to serve you, to live peacefully with our neighbors, and to devote each day to your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Prayer for Illumination
*Scripture
Genesis 1:26-27, 2:7
Tithes and Offerings
Meditation
Our Relationship with God
Rev. Jenna Kennedy
Scripture Reading
Genesis 1:26-27, 2:7 Lawrence and Sophie Frank
Prayers for Others and the Lord's Prayer
Sermon
(In the Beginning, part 1)
Brokenness Aside Our Relationship with God
Rev. Josh Amerson
(In the Beginning, part 1)
Prayers of the People After each prayer, the Leader will conclude: Lord, in your mercy, and all may respond, Hear our prayer. Tithe and Offering One of the highest privileges we have as Christians is to respond to God’s grace by financially supporting the mission and ministry of Christ’s church. Through your gifts, lives are touched.
Song of Praise
God The Spirit
Benediction
CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS
Hugh Winn, tenor
Prayer Concerns Noah Byrd, Brian DeChant, Betsy Gentry, Bob Hallenberg, Liz Hill, Priscilla Holman, Erin Jackson, Melina Petriccione, Kay Schwenk, Shirley Sheppard, Dot Yates
Blessed Assurance
Christian Sympathy Ed Francisco on the death of his wife, Anne, on January 5, 2018. Family and friends of Rosalie Fitzpatrick on her death on January 5, 2018.
Trust and Obey (Hymn 467)
Towner, arranged
Holy Communion #12 *Hymn # 369
WORSHIP
Praise To The Lord, The Almighty
LOBE DEN HERREN
Psalm 30 UMH 762
Offertory
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
ASSURANCE
*Passing of the Peace *Stand as you are able. Ushers: Jack Eubank – Head Usher, Bill Barnes, Jim Knight, Geoffrey Nixon, Larry Price, Alan Raby, Phil Scott, Jack Whitley
Congratulations Bob and Mary Love on the birth of their grandson, Jackson Tyler Love, on December 23, 2017.
Sanctuary Renovation Thanks to your generosity and the success of our capital campaign, we continue to make good progress on the sanctuary renovation. An 85% complete set of design drawings was issued just before Christmas and is being distributed for final review by parties including the Building Committee, clergy, Worship Committee and consultants. Our new organ is beginning to take shape with Quimby Organ Builders in Missouri. AcouStaCorp in New York begins fabrication of the acoustic banners that drop from the ceiling for contemporary worship. Vision Quest is on board for all the audio, video and lighting changes. It’s a busy and exciting time as we move toward our construction start date of May 14 this year. Please contact Bob Preston, head of our Building Committee, if you have any questions or input on the renovation, (770330-3412 or rpreston@theprestonpartnership.com).
atrocities of human trafficking and its particular impact in Georgia. This event is open to the community and childcare is available. Contact asheley.bumgardner@dunwoodyumc.org. Spring Consignment Sale Consign, volunteer or shop with us! The Spring Consignment Sale will be held on February 24. Contact consignment.sale@gmail.com with questions, or to register to consign or volunteer.
GROWTH
Discover DUMC January 21 and 28, 9:55 a.m., Young Adult Suite. Learn about DUMC, its programs and United Methodist beliefs. Led by Rev. David Melton and other church clergy and staff. An optional tour is available on February 4 for anyone interested. To sign up contact Valerie Pitrof at 770-542-1665 or valerie.pitrof@dunwoodyumc.org. Breaking The Code Wednesday mornings, January 30, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Thomas Coke Room. Join SUPPORT Sharon Gilbert, as she explores Bruce Grief and Loss Support Group Starting January 16, Grief and Loss support Metzger's 11-week study, Breaking the Code, Understanding Revelations. To group will meet monthly on the third register contact Sharon, at Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in Room 253. This group is designed to sagilbert2@yahoo.com. FELLOWSHIP help those who have lost loved ones, no matter when that might have occurred, Visual Arts in the Library Meet and Greet navigate the ups and downs of grief in a Sunday, January 21, after each Worship confidential caring manner. Contact JoAnn Service with “Meet & Greet” artist Glenda Akers with questions, Joiner. Her work is in exhibit in the Library akersjoann@gmail.com or 678-352-8334. through the end of February. Stephen Ministry Spring Wednesday Night Supper You can play an important role in our January 10 – May 9. Prepay for the 18Stephen Ministry because you may know of weeks and save $1.00 off the adult and $.50 a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or relative off the child meal cost. Pay via credit card who is going through a difficult time who online, with a check or cash at the check-in could benefit from the support of a table. The cost for Wednesday Night Stephen Minister. Call Pat DeBolt, 770-396- Supper is $8.00 for an adult meal, $5.00 for 6836, to connect with our Stephen a child meal (3-8) and family maximum is Ministers. $26.00. Children under 3 eat for free. Make weekly reservations via a pew card, email MISSIONS to foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org, or International Missions 2018 phone 770-542-1663 by noon each January 17, 7:00 p.m., Asbury room. An Monday. informational meeting with details about Thursday Afternoon Bridge Group both 2018 adult mission trips (Costa Rica Meets in the Young Adult Suite on the and Guatemala). Contact second and fourth Thursdays from 12:45 asheley.bumgardner@dunwoodyumc.org p.m. to 3:15 p.m. All are welcome. Contact Package of Hope Alan Raby, 770-393-3293. January 27, March 31 and April 28, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Youth Area. Package of Hope is non perishable food that will feed a family of four for several days. Please contact Cindy Hatcher at cindywhatcher@gmail.com with questions. Human Trafficking Forum February 6, 7:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. This forum will educate attendees on the
NURSERY
Promise Kids’ Club Registration Registration is open for Promise Kids, the DUMC Nursery program on Wednesday nights for children age two through Kindergarten. Activities begin at 4:30 p.m. and pick up is at 7:00 p.m. The registration fee of $125 per child covers the time period