THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS
Sunday, January 21, 2018 High School Mission Trip Information Meeting High School Mission Trip Info Meeting Bells Aflame Youth Handbell Choir Rehearsal Youth Choir Rehearsal Disciple 2 Sunday Night Live Monday, January 22, 2018 Fitness Classes PALS Women's Choir Rehearsal Fitness Classes Chess Club @DUMC Finance Committee Transitional Housing Committee Meeting Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal Women's AA Stephen Ministry The New Book Club Church Council Meeting Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Fitness Classes Christian Yoga WOW Bible Study Sing Along With Seniorcizers Worship Meeting Senior Staff Meeting Thinking About Retirement: Wills and Trusts Gracetime UMW BACON, Young Adult Men's Group Wednesday, January 24, 2018 Fit 4 Christ Fitness Classes WOW Restless Disciple 1 Fast Track Not A Silent Night Li'l Lambs Rehearsal Promise Kids Tone Chimes Rehearsal Cherub Boys and Girls Rehearsal Carol Choir Rehearsal Grace Kids Wednesday Night Supper Musica Gloria Rehearsal Crusader Choir Rehearsal Mid-Week Moments Communion Service Divorce Care Divorce Care for Kids Faith Focus Wed Night Ladies Bible Study Disciple 1 Fast Track Faith Focus Men's Bible Study Chancel Choir Rehearsal Not a Silent Night WOW Goliath Must Fall by Louie Giglio Thursday, January 25, 2018 Seniorcizers Christian Yoga The Church Network Fitness Classes Bridge Dunwoody UMC Cub Scout Pine Wood Derby Weigh-In NAMI Basics Created by God Knitting Great Decisions Big Book Study Friday, January 26, 2018 Fitness Classes Spalding Garden Club Monthly Meeting Created By God Men's AA Saturday, January 27, 2018 Package of Hope American Legion High School Oratorical Contest Created by God Visitation for Glenda Chrisman Memorial Glenda Chrisman Steeplechase
WELCOME FIRST-TIME GUESTS 9:15AM 11:00AM 4:15PM 5:00PM 5:00PM 5:30PM 8:15AM 8:00AM 11:00AM 12:30PM 4:30PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:30PM 7:30AM 9:30AM 9:45AM 11:00AM 1:00PM 1:45PM 6:30PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 6:30AM 8:15AM 9:45AM 10:00AM 10:00AM 4:30PM 4:30PM 5:00PM 5:00PM 5:00PM 5:00PM 5:30PM 6:15PM 6:15PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 8:30AM 9:30AM 11:30AM 12:30PM 12:30PM 6:00PM 6:30PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM 8:15AM 8:30AM 6:00PM 6:30PM 8:00AM 8:30AM 9:00AM 1:00PM 2:00PM 3:30PM
We are glad you are here and have a small gift for you. Please stop by the Welcome Desk outside of the Sanctuary or in the Activities Building lobby this morning. For more about joining Dunwoody UMC, contact Rev. David Melton, 770-394-0675, david.melton@dunwoodyumc.org.
JOINING DUMC When you are ready to join, let us know by any of the following: Call the church office at 770-394-0675 Contact David Melton, Associate Pastor, or one of our other ministers, with any questions Paths by which you can join: Transfer of Letter … when you have been a member of another church Profession of Faith … when you have been baptized but have not actually joined a church Profession of Faith and Baptism … when you have neither joined a church nor been baptized
DUNWOODY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1548 Mt. Vernon Road Dunwoody, GA 30338 Phone: 770-394-0675 After Hours: 770-542-1667 mail@dunwoodyumc.org www.dunwoodyumc.org Prayer Line: 770-671-8239 prayer@dunwoodyumc.org Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Senior Pastor: Rev. Dan Brown Associate Pastors: Rev. Josh Amerson, Rev. Kathy Brockman, Rev. Jenna Kennedy, Rev. David Melton, Rev. Sonny Walden Organ: Mary Ruth Solem Audio Visual: Ed Trundle
3RD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY JANUARY 21, 2018 11:05 A.M.
A Dynamic Christian Community of Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ! 1548 Mt. Vernon Road | Dunwoody, GA | www.dunwoodyumc.org
Traditional Worship THE GATHERING Prelude
Interpretation on "The Ash Grove" (Hymn 664) Interpretation on "See the Morning Sun Ascending" (Hymn 674)
Cherwien Cherwien
Chiming of the Hour Introit
I Was Glad
Walden
Chancel Choir
*Call to Worship Pastor: Loving God, you created us and you know us. People: We are fearfully and wonderfully made. Pastor: Examine us, instruct us, guide us and love us. People: Tell us who we are and to whom we belong.
Spring Wednesday Night Supper Prepay for the 18-weeks and save $1.00 off the adult and $.50 off the child meal cost. Pay via credit card online, with a check or cash at the check-in table. The cost for Wednesday Night Supper is $8.00 for an adult meal, $5.00 for a child meal (3-8) and family maximum is $26.00. Children under 3 eat for free. Make weekly reservations via a pew card, email to foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org, or phone 770-542-1663 by noon each Monday. Thursday Afternoon Bridge Group Meets in the Young Adult Suite on the second and fourth Thursdays from 12:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. All are welcome. Contact Alan Raby, 770-393-3293.
NURSERY Promise Kids’ Club Registration Registration is open for Promise Kids, the DUMC Nursery program on Wednesday nights for children age two through Kindergarten, 4:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. The registration fee of $125 per child covers January 2018 through May 2018. Dinner 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 PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING *Processional Hymn #166 *Affirmation of Faith #883
All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine
SINE NOMINE
A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada
We are not alone, we live in God's world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the church: to celebrate God's presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen.
*Gloria Patri #71
GREATOREX
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. Amen.
Sacrament of Holy Baptism Response Hymn #611 Words of Welcome
Elena Victoria Isaac
Child of Blessing, Child of Promise (v.1)
STUTTGART
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. $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. Save the Date for VBS/God Squad 2018 June 11-14, 2018 Registration Info coming soon! Interested in serving? Email megan.batcheller@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. Join us as Anne discusses her memoir, Twist of Faith, and shares her personal journey with us. Seat sales begin on Wednesday, January 31, 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. (Fellowship Hall) and Sundays starting February 4, 9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Parlor). United Methodist Women Highlight: Bible Study A UMW small group for those who want to enrich their study of the Bible. Our lessons are presented by a variety of leaders and we enjoy fellowship with each other. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 9:30am in the Wesley Room. Contact Ruth Ellen Wilkinson at 770-393-8376.
FIFTY FIVE PLUS 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. New Friends Monday, February 12, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., Ruscello at Nordstroms. Reservations due by noon on February 10. We are a group of widowed friends (men and women) who enjoy lunch out on the second Monday of each month. To RSVP or find out more, please contact Betty Moreland at 770-6418519. 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 770542-1675. Dunwoody Elementary Needs Retirees Retirees interested in working with students needed every other Friday beginning in January. Contact Griffin Nichols at (678) 875-4002 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 770-6980801.
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ANNUAL CAMPAIGN Moving Forward Together in 2018 The Annual Campaign to collect your estimate of giving for 2018 starts Sunday, February 4. We delayed the start to avoid overlap with the 2017 Capital Campaign to fund sanctuary renovations and building improvements. The Annual Campaign supports our ongoing ministries, missions and operating budget. Some members submitted a 2018 estimate of giving along with their Capital Campaign pledge. If you didn’t provide an estimate, please prayerfully consider what your 2018 estimate of giving will be and be ready to respond in February.
WORSHIP 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 towards 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, (770-330-3412 or rpreston@theprestonpartnership.com).
SUPPORT Grief and Loss Support Group Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in Room 253. This group is designed to help those who have lost loved ones, no matter when that might have occurred, navigate the ups and downs of grief in a confidential caring manner. Contact JoAnn Akers with questions, akersjoann@gmail.com or 678-352-8334. Stephen Ministry You can play an important role in our Stephen Ministry because you may know of a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or relative who is going through a difficult time who could benefit from the support of a Stephen Minister. Call Pat DeBolt, 770396-6836, to connect with our Stephen Ministers. DivorceCare Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Parlor. DivorceCare is a small group which supports those who have gone
through a divorce, are going through a divorce, or anticipate going through a divorce. DivorceCare for children for ages 5 through 12, runs concurrently in room 241. Nursery for children 5 and under is available by calling in advance, 770-542-1645. Contact Cathy Wright for more information at 404509-6656 or is kd111649@gmail.com.
MISSIONS Package of Hope January 27, 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. Join Dunwoody UMC's Human Trafficking committee as we welcome guest speakers Amanda Guili, FBI, and Mary Frances Bowley, Founder and Executive Director of Wellspring Living, who will educate attendees on the atrocities of human trafficking and its particular impact in Georgia. This event is open to the community and childcare is available with prior reservations. (No walk-in childcare.) Contact asheley.bumgardner@dunwoodyumc.org for more information. 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 Sharon Gilbert, as she explores Bruce Metzger's 11-week study, Breaking the Code, Understanding Revelation. To register contact Sharon, at sagilbert2@yahoo.com.
FELLOWSHIP Visual Arts in the Library Meet and Greet Today, Sunday, January 21, after each Worship Service. “Meet and Greet” artist Glenda Joiner. Her work is in exhibit in the Library through the end of February.
Children’s Moment Children ages Kindergarten – second grade are invited to exit after the Children’s Moment to go to the Library for Foundations and Traditions, a worship readiness class.
Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Choral Amen
Chancel Choir
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD Giving of the 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.
Offertory
In Native Worth and Honor Clad (The Creation)
Haydn
Sidnei Alferes, tenor
*Doxology #95 *Scripture Lesson Anthem
OLD 100th
Genesis 1:26-27, 2:7, 3:1-10 Adam Lay Ybounden
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Chancel Choir Adam lay ybounden, bounden in a bond; four thousand winter thought he not too long. And all was for an apple, an apple that he took, as clerkes finden written in their book. Ne had the apple taken been, ne had never our Lady abeen heaven queen. Blessed be the time that apple taken was; therefore we moun singen: “Deo gracias!”
Sermon
Our Relationship with Our True Selves (In the Beginning, Part 2)
Rev. Josh Amerson
SENDING FORTH
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Baptism Elena Victoria Isaac, daughter of Jennie and Nick Isaac (Traditional Service).
Invitation to Christian Discipleship *Hymn of Dedication #384
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
BEECHER
*Charge and Benediction *Response Hymn #431 *Postlude
Let There Be Peace on Earth Postlude on "Jerusalem (O Day of Peace)"
WORLD PEACE Callahan
Prayer Concerns Noah Byrd, Brian DeChant, Betsy Gentry, Mary Beth Gibbs, Bob Hallenberg, Liz Hill, Shirley Sheppard, Sharon Stout Christian Sympathy John and Diane Campbell on the death of her mother, Carolyn Taylor Winkler, on January 8, 2018. David and Kimberly Hay on the death of his mother, Ginger Hay; grandmother of Connor and Taylor on January 10, 2018. Family and friends on the death of Priscilla Holman, January 13, 2018.
* Stand as you are able. Please silence mobile and electronic devices while in the Sanctuary. Hearing devices are available in the Narthex from any member of our usher team.
ASSISTING TODAY Ushers Doug Horst – Head Usher, Meredith Barclay, Elizabeth Crawford, Carl Giametta, Phil Haverfield, John Jokerst, Bob Morris, Sean Penn, Tuck Perkins, Jerry Rhea, John Richie, Van Smith Acolytes Erin Beiger, Matt Beiger, Lexy Faklaris, Henry Seegars
Congratulations In honor of Mattox Owen Heller, born January 2, 2018; grandson of Sarah Heller; parents William and Katey Heller. Flowers on the Altar In memory of Phineas Haq’s birthday by Mom.