THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS
JOINING DUMC
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
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
TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST OCTOBER 22, 2017 11:05 A.M.
A Dynamic Christian Community of Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ! 1548 Mt. Vernon Road | Dunwoody, GA | www.dunwoodyumc.org
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.
Traditional Worship THE GATHERING Prelude
Arioso
Bach
John Roark, guest organist
Chiming of the Hour Introit
Be Thou My Vision
traditional Irish, arr. Walden
Chancel Choir
*Call to Worship Pastor: Let the mountains tremble and the seas roar. People: God's glory is stronger than the foundation of the earth. Pastor: Let the humble of heart seek the living God. People: God's goodness and mercy sustain the faithful in times of trial. Come, let us worship the Lord.
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING *Processional Hymn #61 *Affirmation of Faith #881
Come, Thou Almighty King
ITALIAN HYMN 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
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 another church clergy and staff teach the 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 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.
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 770-5942595. 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 770-394-8977 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, 770-5421675. 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.
Announcements | October 22, 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 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.
ADVENT DEVOTIONS NEEDED 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 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-a-kind 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 Edwards production! Start your bidding at https://holidayfest17.auction-bid.org/microsite/.
FELLOWSHIP 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.
Ministry Moment
Radical Mentoring
Children’s Moment Children ages Kindergarten – second grade are invited to exit after the children’s moment to go to the Library for Foundations and Traditions, a worship readiness class.
Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation 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.
Choral Amen 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.
Chancel Choir
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
Psalm 139
Pote
Youth Choir; Randall Solem, piano; Mark Lamback, director
*Doxology #95 *Scripture Lesson
OLD 100th
Esther 4:9-17
page 619
Charlotte Turner 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?
Anthem
Precious Lord
Dorsey, arr. Sevier
Chancel Choir Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn; Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light. Take my hand, Lord, and lead me home. When my way grows drear, precious Lord, linger near, When my life is almost gone, at the river, Lord I stand, Guide my feet and hold my hand: Take my hand, Lord, and lead me home.
Sermon
Esther - A Time Like This (When God Calls Your Name, Part 5)
Rev. Josh Amerson
SENDING FORTH
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS
Invitation to Christian Discipleship *Hymn of Dedication #189
Fairest Lord Jesus
ST. ELIZABETH
*Charge and Benediction *Response Hymn #431 *Postlude
Let There Be Peace on Earth Trumpet Tune in D Major
WORLD PEACE
Baptism Amy Elizabeth Rolfes, daughter of Jenny and Andy Rolfes. (Contemporary Service) 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
Johnson
John Roark, guest organist
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.
* Stand as you are able.
The family and friends of Betty Daugherty on her death October 14, 2017.
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 Greg Hammer – Head Usher, Randy Forth, Press Hall, Gail Jones, Jim Kilburn, Stan Petersen, Grant Register, Mike Vann, Scott Wilkinson Acolytes DJ Bassett, Adele Dixon, Daniel Dixon, Alice Griffin