ANNOUNCEMENTS three week program. To sign up, contact Valerie Pitrof at 770-542-1665 or valerie.pitrof@dunwoodyumc.org. 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 770-542-1675.
NURSERY 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.
PRESCHOOL Preschool Tours Thursdays beginning November 2, 10:00 a.m. in the Youth Area. Preschool Director Susan Hotchkiss gives an overview of the program and guides a tour. Our SACS/CASI AdvancEd accredited program is available for toddlers (age 1 year by 9/1/18) through Kindergarten (age 5 by 9/1/18). 2018-2019 registration for new families is January 18, 2018 - DUMC members' applications receive priority over community applications. To reserve a tour date, contact Susan Hotchkiss at 770-394-2555, or susan.hotchkiss@dunwoodyumc.org.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY www.facebook.com/DUMCYA 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. New Sunday School Class The Young Adult Suite, for young couples without kids led by Rev. David Melton.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES United Methodist Women Spotlight Spiritual Growth, a UMW small group of working and retired ladies, welcomes you to join them! We focus on spiritual growth and supporting the missions of the church. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm in the Women’s Activity Room with a light supper. Contact Esther Randolph at erandolph@comcast.net or 770-594-2595.
Green and White Banquet December 5, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. All women of the church are invited to join the Dunwoody UMW for its 47th Annual Green and White Banquet. Submit your $10 check payable to DUMW to your Circle leader or contact Melanie Williams at 770394-8977 or mwidinc@aol.com. Women of Grace Dinner Save the date for next year's event on February 26, 2018. Our guest speaker will be Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels. Anne will share her faith journey from the death of her young daughter to surviving the rigors of building a successful business to her struggle with depression.
FIFTY PLUS Thinking About Retirement or Already Retired? 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 an individual expense at the orchard. Pay by today Sunday, October 22. Contact Mary Ruffin, 770-542-1675. 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.
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, October 22, 2017 2:00PM Memorial Service for Patty Moncrief 5:00PM Disciple 2 5:30PM Youth Worship Monday, October 23, 2017 11:00AM Women's Choir Rehearsal 6:30PM Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM Women's AA 7:00PM Stephen Ministry 7:00PM The New Book Club 7:00PM Holiday Festival Steering Committee Meeting 7:00PM NAMI Education Meeting Tuesday, October 24, 2017 9:00AM UMW New Horizons in Christ 9:30AM Christian Yoga 9:45AM WOW Bible Study 10:00AM The Gospel of John Bible Study 1:00PM Worship Meeting 1:30PM Senior Staff Meeting 2:35PM Pickleball 6:30PM Thinking About Retirement 7:00PM Gracetime UMW 7:00PM BACON Wednesday, October 25, 2017 6:30AM Fit 4 Christ 9:30AM Apple and Leaves Tour-Fifty Plus 10:00AM Disciple 1 Fast Track 12:30PM Fitness Classes 4:30PM Li'l Lambs 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 6:30PM Divorce Care 6:30PM Mid-Week Moments Communion Service 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 7:05PM Animate Faith 7:05PM Moses the Reluctant Prophet Thursday, October 26, 2017 8:30AM Seniorcizers 9:30AM Christian Yoga 12:30PM DUMC Bridge 4:30PM Chess Club @DUMC 7:00PM Knitting Friday, October 27, 2017 12:30PM Interfaith Discussion Group 4:00PM RATL Retreat 6:30PM Men's AA 7:00PM Girl Scout Movie Night Saturday, October 28, 2017 8:00AM Package of Hope 9:00AM Girl Scout CPR Training 11:30AM William Rohrbach Eagle Scout Court of Honor
Senior Pastor: Rev. Dan Brown Associate Pastors: Rev. Josh Amerson, Rev. Kathy Brockman, Rev. Jenna Kennedy, Rev. David Melton and Rev. Sonny Walden
TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST OCTOBER 22, 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.
Songs of Praise
*Hymn #61
Ministry Moment
Come, Thou Almighty King
ITALIAN HYMN
Greet Your Neighbor Welcome and Announcements
Song of Praise
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.
Holy Baptism
Meditation
Esther 4:9-17 Esther - A Time Like This
page 619 Rev. Kathy Brockman
(When God Calls Your Name, Part 5)
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
Go Down, Moses
spiritual, arr. Burleigh
Radical Mentoring I Am
Scripture Reading
Amy Rolfes
Esther 4:9-17
Lawrence Frank
This Is Your Time Esther - A Time Like This
Rev. Josh Amerson
(When God Calls Your Name, Part 5)
Song of Praise
The Summons
Benediction
CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS Baptism Amy Elizabeth Rolfes, daughter of Jenny and Andy Rolfes. (Contemporary Service)
David Aviles, tenor
Holy Communion #12 *Hymn #189
Fairest Lord Jesus
ST. ELIZABETH
Prayer Concerns David Jager, Bob Hallenberg, Edith Chapin, Maxine Watkins, Brian DeChant, Dot Yates, Betty Alspaugh, Carlton Adams, Susan Hotchkiss, Bill Robinson, Lloyd Netherton, Pat Eubanks
*Passing of the Peace *Stand as you are able. Ushers: Rip Clark – Head Usher, Lucretia Farley, Ron Garrett, Mark Hallenbeck, Glenn Hancock, Sam Lott, Ken Loux, Robert Ragsdale, Tom Wright
Edwards production! Start your bidding at https://holidayfest17.auction-bid.org
Your commitments to the campaign are bringing DUMC closer to reaching the $5.6M fundraising goal for Sanctuary renovations and claiming the $500K Missions Challenge Grant! Your pledge will make a difference. Please submit your form this week. For more information, visit www.dunwoodyumc.org/capital-campaign or contact Jim Boyea at 770-542-1662.
FELLOWSHIP
We still need devotions for our annual Advent Devotional book! Please send your short story to Anne West at awwest@mindspring.com, or contact Anne for a sample. Devotions are due Wednesday, November 1.
MISSIONS
Prayers for Others and the Lord's Prayer Tithes and Offerings
MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
ADVENT DEVOTIONS NEEDED
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon
Prayers of the People After each prayer, the Leader will conclude: Lord, in your mercy, and all may respond, Hear our prayer.
The Solid Rock Worship You Forever
Psalm 25, #757
*Scripture
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
Christian Sympathy Kevin and Cheryl Wyckoff on the death of his father, Donald Wyckoff; grandfather of Caroline and Kathryn, on October 8, 2017. The family and friends of (Moe) Mildred Cervenka on her death October 11, 2017. The family and friends of Betty Daugherty on her death October 14, 2017.
Great Day of Service Thanks to all the volunteers who made yesterday another GREAT DAY. We had hundreds of volunteers work on more than 40 projects in/around Atlanta (painting, sorting, landscaping, food packaging and more) – and impacted the lives of many. THANK YOU. Package of Hope October 28, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Area. DUMC provides “Package of Hope” to distribute non-perishable food to feed a family of four for several days. Contact Cindy Hatcher, cindywhatcher@gmail.com, for details. Holiday Festival November 11, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Spirit Night Fundraiser Tuesday, November 7, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Chick-Fil-A Perimeter. Don’t miss the nugget-eating and milkshake-chugging contest and free ice cream! Make sure to say you’re there for DUMC! Volunteers are needed for this event. Please contact Natalie Howkins (nvhowkins@gmail.com) to help. Silent Auction The Silent Auction features many one-of-akind DUMC experiences, “Clergy off the Clock” trivia night or evening at the Garden Lights of the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Enjoy our members’ expertise with a personal stylist, a two-hour “get it fixed” session with a couple of handymen and more. Be the first to shop the Spring Consignment Sale and Attic Treasures, or make a cameo appearance in a Robert
Bridge Group The Thursday Afternoon Bridge Group meets in the Young Adult Suite on the second and fourth Thursdays from 12:45 to 3:15 p.m. Men and women, young adults to seniors, are welcome. Contact Alan Raby, 770-393-3293. 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 GriefShare - Surviving the Holidays November 8, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Room E253. Surviving the Holidays is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after the death of a loved one. This seminar features video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and other people who offer practical suggestions and reassurance. Contact JoAnn Akers with questions, akersjoann@gmail.com. DivorceCare Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Parlor, through December 13. Support group for those going through divorce. You may join any time. Contact Cathy Wright, kd111649@gmail.com. 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.
GROWTH DUMC Tour October 29, 9:55 a.m., Young Adult Suite. Don't know the Asbury Room from the Epworth Room? We are offering a tour of the Church to help you get more familiar with the building. Meet at the Young Adult Suite on the first floor. DUMC 101 November 5, 12 and 19, Young Adult Suite. Dunwoody UMC 101 classes are an introduction to our church and United Methodist denomination. Find out what we do, why we do it, what we believe, and how to get involved. Rev. David Melton and other church clergy and staff teach the