THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS Visit dunwoodyumc.org/calendar for a full schedule of events.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2017 8:00AM 12:00PM 4:15PM 5:00PM 5:00PM 5:30PM 6:30PM
Sunday Choir Fellowship Feed & Seed Bells Aflame Youth Handbell Choir Rehearsal Youth Choir Rehearsal Disciple 2 Youth Worship Flag Football Coach Meeting
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2017 11:00AM 6:00PM 6:30PM 7:00PM
Women's Choir Rehearsal Trustees Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal Women's AA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2017 9:30AM 9:45AM 10:00AM 11:00AM 2:35PM
Christian Yoga WOW Bible Study The Gospel of John Bible Study Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association Pickleball
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
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017 6:30AM 9:45AM 10:00AM 10:00AM 12:00PM 4:30PM 4:30PM 4:30PM 5:00PM 5:00PM 5:00PM 5:00PM 5:30PM 6:15PM 6:15PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:05PM
Fit 4 Christ WOW Bible Study on Prayer DUMW Board Meeting Disciple 1 Fast Track Leadership Roundtable Li'l Lambs Rehearsal Orff Ensemble 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 Divorce Care DivorceCare for Kids Faith Focus Wednesday Night Ladies Bible Study Disciple 1 Fast Track Family Focus Men's Bible Study Chancel Choir Rehearsal WOW Bible Study on Prayer Animate Faith
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2017 8:30AM 9:30AM 10:15AM 4:30PM 7:00PM 8:00PM
Seniorcizers Christian Yoga Pryme Tyme Council Meeting Chess Club @DUMC Knitting Big Book Study
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017 6:30PM 7:00PM
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
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST OCTOBER 1, 2017 11:05 A.M.
Men's AA Young Adult Softball Game
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2017 8:00AM
Kairos Inside Team Formation
A Dynamic Christian Community of Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ! 1548 Mt. Vernon Road | Dunwoody, GA | www.dunwoodyumc.org
NURSERY
Traditional Worship
Weekday Drop-In Open to the Community Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Children 6months – 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.
THE GATHERING Prelude
Halle, Halle, Hallelujah
Traditional Caribbean, arr. Behnke
Chiming of the Hour Introit
The Children of the World
Johnson
Carol, Crusader, and Cherub Choirs
*Call to Worship
www.facebook.com/DUMCYA New Sunday School Class Begins Sunday, October 8. Geared to young couples without kids. Led by Rev. David Melton.
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING
*Affirmation of Faith #885
O Worship the King
LYONS A Modern Affirmation
Pastor: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare. All: We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power, and love, whose mercy is over all his works, and whose will is ever directed to his children's good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, the gift of the Father's unfailing grace, the ground of our hope, and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. We believe in the Holy Spirit as the divine presence in our lives, whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ, and find strength and help in time of need. We believe that this faith should manifest itself in the service of love as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, to the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. 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 Silent Prayer
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
Pastor: Today we are invited to a joyful feast. People: All who hunger will find the bread of life here. Pastor: We celebrate with our brothers and sisters all over the world. People: Let us worship God!
*Processional Hymn #73
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
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 or contact Laura Keen at lskeen33@gmail.com.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES United Methodist Women 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 11a.m. in the
parlor. Contact Jae Oden judithoden@comcast.net or Marion Lifsey mlifsey@bellsouth.net.
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 or find out more, please 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, 770-394-0675.
Announcements | October 1, 2017 Complete details at www.dunwoodyumc.org. Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Sign up to receive our weekly eConnections.
MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 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.
FIRST TIME GUESTS Please stop by one of the Welcome Desks, located outside of the Sanctuary or in the activities building, for a gift from us.
FELLOWSHIP Blessing of the Animals 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.
MISSIONS 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. To donate, email Samantha Faklaris, samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org.
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 by noon each Monday.
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.
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.
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
O Come, Let Us Worship (Psalm 95) Sidnei Alferes, tenor
Mendelssohn
O come, let us worship and kneel before the Lord, and bow down to Him, the Lord our maker. Come bow the knee to the Lord our maker. For He is our God and we are the flock of His pasture, and the people of His hand.
*Scripture Lesson
Exodus 3:1-12
Sermon
Moses - You Are Not Alone
page 68
Rev. Josh Amerson
(When God Calls Your Name, Part 2)
Anthem
Almighty God of Power and Might
Mason, arr. Lamback
Chancel and Youth Choir Almighty God of pow’r and might, God of salvation, peace and light, Heaven and earth your glories sing: Hosannas to our Lord and King! Jesus, who died our souls to save, conquered the griefs of sin and the grave, Emptied the tomb and filled the skies, making us all with him, to rise. Spirit of God, most holy dove, bind us in unity and love. Source of communion now as then, we lift to you our great Amen!
Parade of the Children of the World Prayer for World Peace
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 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:
SENDING FORTH Invitation to Christian Discipleship *Hymn of Dedication #620
One Bread, One Body
ONE BREAD, ONE BODY
*Charge and Benediction *Response Hymn #431 *Postlude
Let There Be Peace on Earth
WORLD PEACE
The People Respond: Amen! (Rubrics)
Locklair
* 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 Brannon Anthony – Head Usher, Rick Carr, Andy Drexler, Karen Drexler, Press Hall, Charles Pittard, Ken Rice, Joe Seegars, Linda Podger-Williams, Jim A. Williams Acolytes Erin Beiger, Matt Beiger, Paige Pendleton, Talley Pendleton
Leader: Holy are you and blessed is your son Jesus Christ... People:
Leader: Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here... People:
Giving of the Bread and Cup Organ Partita on “Adoro Te Devote” Near Hymn #618 Let Us Break Bread Together LET US BREAK BREAD TOGETHER Hymn #614 For the Bread Which You Have Broken FOR THE BREAD
CONCERNS AND 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.