ANNOUNCEMENTS 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, 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.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY 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, from 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 770-542 -1675. 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.
WELCOME FIRST-TIME GUESTS 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.
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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
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
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 # 166
All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE Songs of Praise
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
The Solid Rock Beautiful Things
Greet Your Neighbor Welcome and Announcements
SINE NOMINE
Prayer for Illumination
Psalm 8, #743 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.
Scripture Reading
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Sermon
Genesis 1:26-27, 2:7, 3:1-10
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Genesis 1:26-27, 2:7, 3:1-10
Abigail Watts
Prayers for Others and the Lord's Prayer Song of Praise
In Christ Alone Our Relationship with Our True Selves Rev. Josh Amerson (In the Beginning, part 2)
Meditation
Our Relationship with Our True Selves Rev. Kathy Brockman (In the Beginning, Part 2)
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. Offertory
In Native Worth and Honor Clad (The Creation)
Haydn
Sidnei Alferes, tenor
Holy Communion #12 *Hymn # 384
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
BEECHER
*Passing of the Peace *Stand as you are able. Ushers: Bob Houghton – Head Usher, Jim Anchors, Marv Dussinger, Harlan James, Kyle Mastin, Rick Siebert
Tithes and Offerings Song of Praise
Cover Me Cornerstone
Benediction
CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS Baptism Elena Victoria Isaac, daughter of Jennie and Nick Isaac (Traditional Service). 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. 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.
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.
children 5 and under is available by calling, 770-542-1645. Contact Cathy Wright for more information at 404-509-6656 or kd111649@gmail.com.
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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. 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 WORSHIP Wellspring Living, who will educate Sanctuary Renovation Thanks to your generosity and the success attendees on the atrocities of human trafficking and its particular impact in of our capital campaign, we continue to Georgia. This event is open to the make good progress on the sanctuary renovation. An 85% complete set of design community and childcare is available with drawings was issued just before Christmas prior reservations. (No walk-in childcare.) and is being distributed for final review by For more information, contact asheley.bumgardner@dunwoodyumc.org parties including the Building Committee, Spring Consignment Sale clergy, Worship Committee and consultants. Our new organ is beginning to Consign, volunteer or shop with us! The take shape with Quimby Organ Builders in Spring Consignment Sale will be held on Missouri. AcouStaCorp in New York begins February 24. Contact consignment.sale@gmail.com with fabrication of the acoustic banners that questions, or to register to consign or drop from the ceiling for contemporary worship. Vision Quest is on board for all the volunteer. GROWTH audio, video and lighting changes. It’s a busy and exciting time as we move towards Discover DUMC our construction start date of May 14 this January 21 and 28, 9:55 a.m., Young Adult year. Please contact Bob Preston, head of Suite. Learn about DUMC, its programs and our Building Committee, if you have any United Methodist beliefs. Led by Rev. David questions or input on the renovation, (770- Melton and other church clergy and staff. 330-3412 or An optional tour is available on February 4 rpreston@theprestonpartnership.com). for anyone interested. To sign up contact Valerie Pitrof at 770-542-1665 or SUPPORT valerie.pitrof@dunwoodyumc.org. Grief and Loss Support Group Breaking the Code Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday mornings, January 30, 10:00 8:00 p.m. in Room 253. This group is designed to help those who have lost loved a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Thomas Coke Room. Join Sharon Gilbert, as she explores Bruce ones, no matter when that might have Metzger's 11-week study, Breaking the occurred, navigate the ups and downs of Code, Understanding Revelation. To register grief in a confidential caring manner. contact Sharon, at sagilbert2@yahoo.com. 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, 770-3966836. DivorceCare Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Parlor. DivorceCare is a small group which supports those who have gone through, are going through, or anticipate going through a divorce. DivorceCare for children ages 5 through 12, runs concurrently in Room 241. Nursery for
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. 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