THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS Sunday, January 07, 2018 High School Mission Trip Information Meeting High School 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 AVVBA Board Meeting 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 Missions Committee Meeting Musica Gloria Rehearsal Crusader Choir Rehearsal Divorce Care Disciple 1 Fast Track Chancel Choir Rehearsal WOW Goliath Must Fall 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
JOINING DUMC 9:15AM 11:00AM 11:30AM 4:15PM 5:00PM 5:00PM 8:00AM 8:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 12:30PM 4:30PM 6:30PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 9:00AM 9:30AM 9:30AM 9:45AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 12:30PM 1:00PM 6:00PM 6:30PM 7:00PM 6:30AM 8:30AM 9:45AM 10:00AM 10:00AM 12:30PM 4:30PM 4:30PM 5:00PM 5:00PM 5:00PM 5:00PM 5:30PM 6:00PM 6:15PM 6:15PM 6:30PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 8:30AM 9:30AM 10:00AM 10:00AM 11:00AM 12:30PM 12:30PM 6:30PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM 8:00AM 9:00AM 12:30PM 5:00PM 6:30PM
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 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
FIRST SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY JANUARY 7, 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
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 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.
Traditional Worship THE GATHERING Prelude
O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright
Hymn 720, Bach (BWV 739)
Chiming of the Hour Introit
We Three Kings
Hopkins
Chancel Choir
Pastor: Happy are those who place their trust in God, who sing God's praise with a new song. People: God's wondrous deeds are many and great. Pastor: Happy are those who wait patiently for God, who cry out to God with their whole heart. People: For God hears our pleas and listens to our requests. Pastor: God is steadfast and faithful. People: Let us worship the One for whom we wait.
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING Lift High the Cross
*Affirmation of Faith
CRUCIFER The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. 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.
Words of Welcome Pastoral Concerns Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer #895
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
*Call to Worship
*Processional Hymn #159
PRESCHOOL
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 and if you need childcare at scottfour@bellsouth.net.
Restless Wednesday mornings, beginning January 10, 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Room 258/259. The Women of the Word Ministry invite you to an 8 week study. Untangling the threads of our lives and assembling them together reveals a beautiful plan designed by the Creator himself. To register and setup childcare, visit www.dunwoodyumc.org/restless . UMW Book Club January 8, 7:00 p.m., Young Adult Suite as we discuss the book “Born On Third Base” by Chuck Collins. Barbara Giametta will be our discussion leader. 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 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.
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. No reservation required. Call our certified instructor, 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 770-6980801. 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 770-399-1887. 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 or mary.ruffin@dunwoodyumc.org. Last day for payment is January 14. Thinking About Retirement: Wills and Trusts Join us on Tuesday, January 23 at 6:30 pm in the 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.
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WORSHIP 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. The deadline is January 12.
SUPPORT Grief and Loss Support Group Starting January 16, Grief and Loss support group will begin meeting monthly on the 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, 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.
MISSIONS 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., Wesley 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. Children are thriving with homework help and more children are coming each week. Contact Samantha Faklaris to sign up to volunteer or donate snacks at Samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org.
GROWTH Discover DUMC January 7, 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. To sign up, contact Valerie Pitrof at 770-542-1665 or valerie.pitrof@dunwoodyumc.org. Not A Silent Night Wednesday mornings, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., or evenings, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb 7, Asbury room. Rev. David Melton explores Adam Hamilton's study of Mary's unique perspective of Jesus's life looking back from the end to the beginning. Breaking The Code Wednesday mornings, January 30, 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m., Thomas Coke Room. Sharon Gilbert explores Bruce Metzger's 11 week study, Breaking the Code, Understanding Revelations. To register, contact Sharon at sagilbert2@yahoo.com. Disciple 1 Fast Track Wednesday, January 10, 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Disciple 1 is a 24 week study of the New Testament. To register contact Mary Celeste Llaurador at 770-394-0675 or maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc.org. Great Decisions January 11 – March 1, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. An 8 week series on Thursday nights, to increase citizens understanding of world affairs. Information and registration is available through the GCIV website http://gciv.org/ programs/gd/ or call 404-832-5560 x.21. Contact Kay or David Schwenk 770-634-0606 or Harry Findley 770-710-9242.
FELLOWSHIP Visual Arts in the Library Sunday, Janurary 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 770542-1663 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
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
The First Nowell
English traditional, arr. Besig
Jubilate (Ann Maurer, Gayle Mitrano, Julianne Reeves, Stephanie Zercher, Teresa Dietz); Veda Story, flute; David Dietz, piano
*Scripture Lesson Sermon
Matthew 10:40-42; Colossians 4:5-6
pages 1182, 1436
Practicing Hospitality
Rev. Dan Brown
Anthem
Choose Something Like a Star Thompson O Star, the fairest one in sight, we grant your loftiness the right to some obscurity of cloud. It will not do to say of night, since dark is what brings out your light. Some mystery becomes the proud. But to be wholly taciturn in your reserve is not allow’d. Say something to us we can learn by heart and when alone repeat. Say something! And it says, “I burn.” But say with what degree of heart. Talk Fahrenheit, talk Centigrade. Use language we can comprehend. Tell us what elements you blend. It gives us strangely little aid, but does tell something in the end. And steadfast as Keats’ Eremite, not even stooping from its sphere, it asks a little of us here. It asks of us a certain height, so when at times the mob is sway’d to carry praise or blame to far, We may choose something like a star to stay our minds on and be staid. Robert Frost
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Invitation Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another.
Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Promise of Pardon Leader: Hear the good news; Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! People: In the name of Jesus Christ you are forgiven! Glory to God. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving
SENDING FORTH
Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: It is right and a good and joyful thing... People:
Invitation to Christian Discipleship *Hymn of Dedication #571
Go Make of All Disciples
*Charge and Benediction *Response Hymn #431 *Postlude
Let There Be Peace on Earth
WORLD PEACE
Chant Du Roi Rene (Noels, No.60)
Guilmant
* 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 Leader: Holy are you and blessed is your son Jesus Christ... People:
Brannon Anthony – Head Usher, Rick Carr, Andy Drexler, Karen Drexler, Press Hall, Jerry Maddox, Charles Pittard, Ken Rice, Joe Seegars, Linda Podger-Williams, Jim A. Williams
Leader: Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here... People:
Giving of the Bread and Cup Hymn #247 Prelude on "O Morning Star" Hymn #614 For the Bread Which You Have Broken Hymn #620 One Bread, One Body
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS
Stearns FOR THE BREAD ONE BREAD, ONE BODY
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. 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. Jack and Carol Head on the death of his sister, Cheryl Blizzard; aunt of Elizabeth Lamback, on December 25,2017.