ANNOUNCEMENTS p.m. The registration fee of $125 per child covers the time period 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.
PRESCHOOL Preschool Tours Thursday at 10:00 a.m., January 11, Youth Area. 2018-2019 registration for new families is January 18, 2018. DUMC members' applications receive priority over community applications. Contact Susan Hotchkiss at 770-394-2555 or susan.hotchkiss@dunwoodyumc.org.
YOUTH MINISTRY 2018 Sunday Night Live Kick-Off January 7, 5:30 p.m., Youth Area. Come for fellowship and dinner, stay for music and a short devotion, then head off to your small groups! Contact the Youth Staff with any questions: karen.bass@dunwoodyumc.org. 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.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY www.facebook.com/DUMCYA Sunday School- 9:55 a.m., Young Adult Suite. Classes range from college students and recent grads to singles and married couples. After Hours - Thursday, January 11, 8 p.m., Moondog Growlers. Enjoy craft beer and pizza while Rev. Josh Amerson, a local Rabbi, and a Buddhist discuss miracles. BACON - Brothers Around Christ, men's group for 20s and 30s. Build friendships and faith. Tuesday, January 23, 7:00 p.m., Moondog Growlers. Gracetime - UMW Circle for young adult women. We meet monthly for fellowship and to spotlight unique and creative ways to give back. Tuesday, January 23, 7:00 p.m., Young Adult Suite.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY Goliath Must Fall Wednesday Evenings, January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 21, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Room 258/259, cost for Book: $10 (pay at first session). In this six-session video Bible study, Pastor Louie Giglio uncovers a newfound twist in the classic story of David and Goliath. He shows how the key to living free from our giants is not better slingshot accuracy, but keeping our eyes on the one and only giant-slayer: Jesus. RSVP to Valerie at scottfour@bellsouth.net for a spot in the class and/or if you need childcare.
Restless Wednesday mornings, beginning January 10, 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Room 258/259. The Women of the Word Ministry invites you to join us for an 8 week study by Jennie Allen Bible study entitled, RestlessBecause You Were Made for More. Untangling the threads of our lives and assembling them together in one place reveals a beautiful plan designed by the Creator himself. To register and setup childcare go to www.dunwoodyumc.org/ restless. Women of Grace Dinner Monday, February 26, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. This year's 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. Anne discusses her memoir, Twist of Faith. Seat sales begin on 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.
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) 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. Call , Jean Kennedy, 770-804-1202. PALS Perimeter Adult Learning and Services session begins in January 8 at DUMC. $45 covers up to three classes each Monday for 8 weeks or visit for $8 a day. Details at palsonline.org or 770-698-0801. Hall of Famers January 12, 9:00 a.m., Epworth Room. Men 55 and older, join the Methodist Men’s group for breakfast. Glenda Joiner will share her special gift with us. RSVP to 770-3991887. Lunch and Bingo Tuesday, January 16, 12:00 p.m., Epworth Room. Bring a wrapped white elephant gift. Register and pay $5 for lunch To register and pay go to www.dunwoodyumc.org/55+ or contact Mary Ruffin at 770-542-1675 by January 14. Thinking About Retirement: Wills and Trusts Join us on Tuesday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m., Wesley Room, as we discuss wills and trusts. Joy Melton will join us to answer your questions and provide basic information that we all need to consider. Contact Kathy Brockman, Kathy.brockman@dunwoodyumc.org.
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 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS Sunday, January 07, 2018 HS Mission Trip Information Meeting HS Mission Trip Information Meeting Young Adult Leadership Council Meeting Bells Aflame Youth Handbell Choir Rehearsal Youth Choir Rehearsal Disciple 2 Monday, January 08, 2018 Fitness Classes PALS Women's Choir Rehearsal VFW Post 10822 Luncheon Fitness Classes Chess Club @DUMC Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal Women's AA Stephen Ministry UMW Book Club Tuesday, January 09, 2018 UMW Moms on the Grow Christian Yoga UMW Serving & Sharing WOW Bible Study UMW - Next Steps Group Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association Fitness Classes Trustees UMW Spiritual Growth Circle UMW Working Women's Network Meeting Wednesday, January 10, 2018 Fit 4 Christ Atlanta Community Food Bank WOW Restless Disciple 1 Fast Track Not A Silent Night Fitness Classes Li'l Lambs Rehearsal Promise Kids Tone Chimes Rehearsal Cherub Boys and Girls Rehearsal Carol Choir Rehearsal Grace Kids Wednesday Night Supper Mission Committee Meeting Musica Gloria Rehearsal Crusader Choir Rehearsal Divorce Care Disciple 1 Fast Track Chancel Choir Rehearsal WOW Goliath Must Fall by Louie Giglio Thursday, January 11, 2018 Seniorcizers Christian Yoga Preschool Tours Alzheimer/Dementia American Legion Post 134 Fitness Classes Bridge Dunwoody UMC Worship Service Time Task Force Knitting Great Decisions After Hours Friday, January 12, 2018 Fitness Classes Hall of Famers Monthly Breakfast Mtg. Fitness Classes Youth Basketball 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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FIRST SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY JANUARY 7, 2018 8:45 A.M.
MORNING PRAYER AND HOLY COMMUNION
SUN-
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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 #159
Lift High the Cross
CRUCIFER
WORSHIP Song of Praise
Here and Now
Greet Your Neighbor Welcome and Announcements Prayer for Illumination
Sandy Lee
Psalm 3, #740
Scripture Reading
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.
Prayers for Others and the Lord's Prayer
*Scripture
Communion Liturgy and Serving of Musicians
Mathew 10:40-42, Colossians 4:5-6
Meditation
Practicing Hospitality
pages 1182, 1436
Rev. David Melton
Prayers of the People
Tithes and Offerings Sermon
Holy Communion Song of Praise
After each prayer, the Leader will conclude: Lord, in your mercy, and all may respond, Hear our prayer.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
Mathew 10:40-42, Colossians 4:5-6
Come As You Are Practicing Hospitality
Rev. Dan Brown
Agnus Dei One in the Spirit
Benediction
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
The First Nowell
English traditional, arr. Besig
Jubilate (Ann Maurer, Gayle Mitrano, Julianne Reeves, Stephanie Zercher, Teresa Dietz); Veda Story, flute; David Dietz, piano
Holy Communion #12 *Hymn #571
Go Make of All Disciples
LANCASHIRE
Prayer Concerns Brian DeChant, Anne Francisco, Bob Hallenberg, Liz Hill, Rosalie Fitzpatrick, Dot Yates, Shirley Sheppard, Erin Jackson, Priscilla Holman Christian Sympathy Mike and Jennifer Burns on the death of his father, Jim Burns; grandfather of Sarah and Drew, on December 17, 2017.
*Passing of the Peace *Stand as you are able.
Discover DUMC January 7, 21, and 28, 9:55 a.m., Young Adult Suite. Over three weeks, 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 valerie.pitrof@dunwoodyumc.org or 770 -542-1665. Not A Silent Night SUPPORT Wednesday mornings, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Grief and Loss Support Group Starting January 16, Grief and Loss support p.m., or evenings, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb 7, Asbury room. Rev. group will begin meeting monthly on the David Melton explores Adam Hamilton's third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. study of Mary's unique perspective of 8:00 p.m. in Room 253. This group is designed to help those who have lost loved Jesus's life looking back from the end to the beginning. ones, no matter when that might have Breaking The Code occurred, navigate the ups and downs of Wednesday mornings, January 30, 10:00 grief in a confidential caring manner. a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Thomas Coke Room. Contact JoAnn Akers with questions, Sharon Gilbert explores Bruce Metzger's 11 akersjoann@gmail.com or 678-352-8334. week study, Breaking the Code, Stephen Ministry Understanding Revelations. To register You can play an important role in our Stephen Ministry because you may know of contact Sharon, at sagilbert2@yahoo.com. Disciple 1 Fast Track a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or relative Wednesday, January 10, 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 who is going through a difficult time who a.m. or 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Disciple 1 is a could benefit from the support of a Stephen Minister. Call Pat DeBolt, 770-396- 24 week study of the New Testament. To register contact Mary Celeste Llaurador, at 6836, to connect with our Stephen maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc.org Ministers. or 770-394-0675.
MISSIONS CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS
Ed Howe and Deanna Duram on the death of his grandmother, Jo Ann Hellwig; great grandmother of Erin, on December 25, 2017. Family and friends of Glenda Chrisman on her death on December 30, 2017.
Ushers: David Grider – Head Usher, Scott Ackaway, Robb Draughon, David Jacoppo Jack and Carol Head on the death of his sister, Cheryl Blizzard; aunt of Elizabeth Lamback, on December 25, 2017.
GROWTH
Lent Devotions Needed Lent Devotions for the DUMC Lenten Devotional guide. They can be short and about a favorite Easter memory, scripture, life event or anything along your faith journey that you want to share as we prepare for Easter. I can help with scripture, prayer and thought for the day. Email Anne West at awwest@mindspring.com by January 12.
Human Trafficking Forum February 6, 7:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. This forum 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. Contact Asheley.bumgardner@dunwoodyumc.org. International Missions 2018 January 17, 7:00 p.m., Asbury room. An informational meeting with details about both 2018 adult mission trips (Costa Rica and Guatemala). 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. Hightower Homework Club Mondays & Tuesdays, 2:40 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. at Hightower Elementary. These children are thriving with volunteer’s homework help and more children are coming each week. Snack donations are needed too. Contact Samantha Faklaris, Samantha.faklarid@dunwoodyumc.org, to sign up to volunteer or donate snacks.
FELLOWSHIP Visual Arts in the Library Sunday, January 21, after each Worship Service. can “Meet & Greet” artist Glenda Joiner. Her work is in exhibit in the Library through the end of February. Spring Wednesday Night Supper January 10 – May 9. 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. Make weekly reservations via a pew card, email to foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org , or phone 770-542-1663 by noon each Monday. Bridge Group The 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 begins January 10, 2018. Promise Kids' Club is 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