ANNOUNCEMENTS NURSERY
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
Weekday Drop-In Open to the Community Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Children 6-months – 5 years of age welcome. Sign up by the month or drop in for a day! To register, contact Usha Raghavan at 770-542-1645 or usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org.
UMW Spotlight Family Living & Giving, a UMW small group for retirees with grown children, welcomes you to join them! We do a mix of mission work, including the women’s kitchen, Hightower after school program and the CAC. We also started the Casseroles To Go project for the Holiday Festival. We meet the second Monday of the month at 11am in the parlor. Contact Jae Oden judithoden@comcast.net or Marion Lifsey mlifsey@bellsouth.net.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Save the Date - DUMC Fall Family Fun Night! Wednesday, October 25th at 6:15 p.m. Carnival games, prizes, crafts and more! Family-friendly costumes welcome. Volunteers are needed! Contact Megan Batcheller at megan.batcheller@dunwoodyumc.org.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY www.facebook.com/DUMCYA New Sunday School Class Begins Sunday, October 8. Geared to young couples without kids. Led by Rev. David Melton. After Hours Thursday, October 12, 8:00 p.m., Moondog Growlers. An interactive TED talk with a DUMC twist! Three panelists will share their insights on God's grace drawing from their personal experiences, research, and biblical studies. RSVP at www.facebook.com/DUMCYA. North Georgia Retreat October 13 – 15. All young adults are invited! The theme is God's Grace. We will have a mixture of small group and large group discussions, activities and a party Saturday night. For details, contact Laura Keen lskeen33@gmail.com. GraceTime Pumpkin Carving Tuesday, October 24, 7:00 p.m., Young Adult Suite. UMW small group for young adult women, invites you to carve pumpkins. RSVP at www.facebook.com/ DUMCYA.
FIFTY PLUS 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. Chairs provided if needed. No reservation required. Call our certified instructor, Jean Kennedy, 770-804-1202 for details. New Friends Monday, October 9, 2017, 11:30 a.m., at Red Lobster. Reservations due at noon October 7. We are a group of widowed friends who enjoy lunch out on the second Monday of each month. To RSVP, contact Betty Moreland at 770-641-8519. Thinking About Retirement? Tuesday, October 24, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Wesley Room. Listen to a panel discussion on what to anticipate as you retire including emotional, spiritual, and physical preparation as well as financial planning for enhanced longevity. For more information, contact Rev. Kathy Brockman, kathy.brockman@dunwoodyumc.org Apple and Leaves Tour Wednesday, October 25, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. Bus trip through colorful, tree-lined mountain roads with a stop at Mercier Orchard in Blue Ridge for apples and fried pies. Cost is $20 with lunch and individual expense at the orchard. Pay by Sunday, October 22. Contact Mary Ruffin, 770-3940675.
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 Visit dunwoodyumc.org/calendar for a full schedule of events. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2017 8:00AM Sunday Choir Fellowship 8:00AM Great Day of Service - registration 12:00PM Feed & Seed 4:15PM Bells Aflame Youth Handbell Choir Rehearsal 5:00PM Youth Choir Rehearsal 5:00PM Disciple 2 5:30PM Youth Worship 6:30PM Flag Football Coach Meeting MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2017 11:00AM Women's Choir Rehearsal 6:00PM Trustees 6:30PM Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM Women's AA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2017 9:30AM Christian Yoga 9:45AM WOW Bible Study 10:00AM The Gospel of John Bible Study 11:00AM Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association 2:35PM Pickleball WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017 6:30AM Fit 4 Christ 9:45AM WOW Bible Study on Prayer 10:00AM DUMW Board Meeting 10:00AM Disciple 1 Fast Track 12:00PM Leadership Roundtable 4:30PM Li'l Lambs Rehearsal 4:30PM Orff Ensemble Rehearsal 4:30PM Promise Kids 5:00PM Tone Chimes Rehearsal 5:00PM Cherub Boys and Girls Rehearsal 5:00PM Carol Choir Rehearsal 5:00PM Grace Kids 5:30PM Wednesday Night Supper 6:15PM Musica Gloria Rehearsal 6:15PM Crusader Choir Rehearsal 6:30PM Divorce Care 6:30PM DivorceCare for Kids 7:00PM Faith Focus Wednesday Night Ladies Bible Study 7:00PM Disciple 1 Fast Track 7:00PM Family Focus Men's Bible Study 7:00PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM WOW Bible Study on Prayer 7:05PM Animate Faith THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2017 8:30AM Seniorcizers 9:30AM Christian Yoga 10:15AM Pryme Tyme Council Meeting 4:30PM Chess Club @DUMC 7:00PM Knitting 8:00PM Big Book Study FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017 6:30PM Men's AA 7:00PM Young Adult Softball Game SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2017 8:00AM Kairos Inside Team Formation
Senior Pastor: Rev. Dan Brown Associate Pastors: Rev. Josh Amerson, Rev. Kathy Brockman, Rev. Jenna Kennedy, Rev. David Melton and Rev. Sonny Walden
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST OCTOBER 1, 2017 8:45 A.M.
SUN-
MORNING PRAYER AND HOLY COMMUNION
DAY,
*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.
Song of Praise
*Hymn #73
Prayer for Illumination
O Worship the King
LYONS
None but Jesus
Welcome and Announcements
MISSIONS
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
Meditation
Moses - You Are Not Alone
O Come, Let Us Worship (Psalm 95) Sidnei Alferes, tenor
Mendelssohn
Holy Communion #12 One Bread, One Body
ONE BREAD, ONE BODY
*Passing of the Peace
*Stand as you are able. Ushers: David Grider – Head Usher, Scott Ackaway, Robb Draughon, David Jacoppo
Exodus 3:1-12
Becky Cooper
Whom Shall I Fear Moses - You Are Not Alone
Rev. Josh Amerson
(When God Calls Your Name, Part 2)
The Children of the World Children’s Choir, Mark Lambeck
Holy Communion
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.
*Hymn #620
Sermon
Rev. Kathy Brockman
Prayers of the People After each prayer, the Leader will conclude: Lord, in your mercy, and all may respond, Hear our prayer.
Offertory
Tithes and Offerings
Song of Praise
(When God Calls Your Name, Part 2)
Your commitment counts! Please submit your pledge by October 29. If you have questions about the campaign, please contact Jim Boyea at 770-542-1662.
Greet Your Neighbor
Scripture Reading
Exodus 3:1-12
MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER FELLOWSHIP Blessing of the Animals CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Here and Now
Psalm 124, #846
*Scripture
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
Song of Praise
Great Is Thy Faithfulness Song of Moses
Benediction
CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS Prayer Concerns David Jager, Patty Moncrief, Brian DeChant, Bob Hallenberg, Jae Oden, Priscilla Holman, Meredith Brown, Maxine Watkins, Jo McLean, Dot Yates Christian Sympathy Lois Kroeger on the death of her daughter, Katherine (Katie) Trapani, on September 18, 2017. Craig and Renee Sullivan on the death of his mother, Audrea Sullivan; grandmother of Rachel and Lara, on August 2, 2017. Family and friends of Nan Stokes Warlick on her death September 22, 2017.
Great Day of Service Register Now! Saturday, October 21, 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. We need 800+ volunteers to make our forty projects both onsite at DUMC and in/around our community. Visit the website for a complete list of items we are collecting for projects including toiletries, peanut butter, and birthday party items. Contact Samantha Faklaris with questions at samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org. Register at www.dunwoodyumc.org. Holiday Festival November 11, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m Silent Auction - Holiday Festival GiveSmart Website – Register and be the first to bid on Silent Auction items, preview Attic Treasures, sign-up for Photos with Santa, reserve your child’s spot for Kids Crafts, buy your tickets to KidsZone. Register on your smartphone by texting holidayfest17 to #24700 or visit http://holidayfest17.auction-bid.org. Attic Treasures Donations - One Month To Go!! We treasure antiques, home and holiday decor, housewares, etc. (clean and in working order, please). Furniture must be approved by emailing a picture to trozeman@att.net. For questions or to volunteer to help either prior to the event or on November 11, please email charsturner@gmail.com. Hightower Homework Club Donations Afterschool snacks are needed to share with children while volunteers help with homework. Email Samantha Faklaris, samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org to donate.
Today! Bring your pets to the annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday afternoon October 1 at 4 p.m. on the soccer field. All pets are welcome but must be either on a leash or in a crate. Visual Arts Meet & Greet Sunday, October 8, following the Contemporary and Traditional Worship services, in the Library. Meet the artist, Virginia McGuffey, whose "Still Life & Memories" selected works are on display now through the end of October. Wednesday Night Supper Register on the website, place a pew card in the offering plate, call 770-394-0675 ext. 204, or email foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org.
SUPPORT Stephen Ministry If you are going through a difficult time, our Stephen Ministers can help. They will meet with you privately on a weekly basis to listen, support and encourage you, to pray with and for you. Contact Pat DeBolt at 770-396-6836. DivorceCare Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Room 254, through December 13. Support group for those going through divorce. You may join any time. Contact Cathy Wright, kd111649@gmail.com.
GROWTH Purchase 2018 Upper Room Disciplines Year of daily devotions drawn from the Lectionary with meditation, prayer and reflection to help you grow to spiritual maturity. Available at the Church office for $9. Contact Mary Ruffin 770 394-0675, ext 112. Fall Small Group Studies For a complete listing of short and long term studies, plus other special interest offerings, visit the website under the Programs tab or contact maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc.org.