ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESCHOOL
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
Preschool Education Thursday, October 19 from 9:15 a.m. 11:45 a.m. , Young Adult Suite. Brenda Fitzgerald, a highly respected educator, will speak to parents in her workshop entitled “What Preschoolers Need to Know”. This popular workshop covers a variety of topics to help parents of preschoolers navigate the early childhood years in a changing educational system. If you need to make a nursery reservation, email amy.rohan@dunwoodyumc.org by 10/10.
United Methodist Women Spotlight New Horizons In Christ, a UMW small group for empty nesters both working and not working, invites you to volunteer with them at MedShare on Tuesday, October 24th from 9am-12pm. We will pack medical supplies to be shipped to countries in need and then get lunch in Decatur. Contact Sharon Conway, 770-633-0556, conway4@bellsouth.net. 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.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Fall Family Fun Night! Wednesday, October 25, 6:15 p.m. Carnival Games, Prizes, Crafts, Cookie Decorating and More! Family friendly costumes welcome. To adopt a Trick or Treat Table, contact Megan Batcheller, megan.batcheller@dunwoodyumc.org.
YOUTH MINISTRY Middle School Fall Retreat, October 13-15, 2017, Camp Glisson, Dahlonega, GA. Rooted Retreat: Learn and grow deeper in your faith with God. Cost is $150. To register, email Karen Bass; karen.bass@dunwoodyumc.org
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY www.facebook.com/DUMCYA New Sunday School Class Begins Today, 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 or contact Laura Keen at lskeen33@gmail.com.
FIFTY PLUS Hall of Famers Breakfast Friday, October 13 at 9:00 a.m., Epworth Room. Join the Methodist Men’s group for men 55 and older for breakfast and viewing a video of the Jerusalem gate called, "Eye of the Needle." Please invite a friend and come join us. 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 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. 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 Visit dunwoodyumc.org/calendar for a full schedule of events. Sunday, October 08, 2017 8:45AM Contemporary Worship Service 8:45AM Morning Prayer & Communion Service 11:05AM Traditional Worship Service 4:15PM Bells Aflame Youth Handbell Choir Rehearsal 5:00PM Youth Choir Rehearsal 5:00PM Disciple 2 5:30PM Youth Worship Monday, October 09, 2017 11:00AM Women's Choir Rehearsal 11:00AM Family, Living, and Giving UMW Circle 11:00AM Veterans Luncheon 12:30PM Fitness Classes 6:30PM Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM Grace of God: Christian Weight Loss (PM) 7:00PM Women's AA 7:00PM Stephen Ministry Tuesday, October 10, 2017 9:00AM UMW Moms on the Grow 9:00AM UMW Serving & Sharing 9:30AM Christian Yoga 9:30AM UMW Bible Study Circle Meeting 9:45AM WOW Bible Study 10:00AM The Gospel of John Bible Study 11:00AM UMW - Next Steps Group 12:30PM Fitness Classes 2:35PM Pickleball 6:30PM UMW Spiritual Growth Circle 7:00PM UMW Working Women's Network Circle Meeting Wednesday, October 11, 2017 6:30AM Fit 4 Christ 9:45AM WOW Bible Study on Prayer 10:00AM Disciple 1 Fast Track 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 Art and The Bible 7:05PM Animate Faith Thursday, October 12, 2017 8:30AM Seniorcizers 9:30AM Christian Yoga 10:00AM Alzheimer/Dementia 11:00AM American Legion Post 134 12:30PM Fitness Classes 12:30PM DUMC Bridge 4:30PM Chess Club @DUMC 7:00PM Knitting 8:00PM After Hours for Young Adults 8:00PM Big Book Study Friday, October 13, 2017 9:00AM Hall of Famers Monthly Breakfast Mtg. 12:30PM Interfaith Discussion Group 4:00PM 2017 Middle School Retreat 6:30PM Men's AA
8:00PM
Young Adult Retreat
Senior Pastor: Rev. Dan Brown Associate Pastors: Rev. Josh Amerson, Rev. Kathy Brockman, Rev. Jenna Kennedy, Rev. David Melton and Rev. Sonny Walden
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST OCTOBER 8, 2017 8:45 A.M.
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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 #166
Ministry Moment
All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine
SINE NOMINE
Greet Your Neighbor Welcome and Announcements Stephen Ministry
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.
Prayer for Illumination
Meditation
Ruth - Defining Moments
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Song of Praise
Offertory
Christian Sympathy
Ruth - Defining Moments
Rev. Dan Brown
None But Jesus
David Jager, Patty Moncrief, Maxine Watkins, Bob Hallenberg, Brian DeChant, Dot Yates, Sharon Stout, Carrie Willoughby, Edith Chapin, Sheryl Winton
Karen Jordan on the death of her niece, Jessie Eaton, on September 24, 2017. Darren and Lori Leber, on the death of his mother, Audrea Leber; grandmother of Savannah, Landen, and Charlotte, on September 13, 2017.
Holy Communion #12 *Hymn #98
Wonderful Maker
CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS Prayer Concerns
arr. Cape
Daniel Aycock
Benediction
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. Spiritual Medley Chuck Cape, piano
Ruth 1:6 -19a
(When God Calls Your Name, Part 3)
(When God Calls Your Name, Part 3)
Prayers of the People After each prayer, the Leader will conclude: Lord, in your mercy, and all may respond, Hear our prayer.
How Great Is Our God
Prayers for Others and the Lord's Prayer Tithes and Offerings
Rev. David Melton
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.
Blessed Be Your Name
Song of Praise
Ruth 1:6 -19a
MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Never Gonna Stop
Psalm 117, #838
*Scripture
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
To God Be the Glory
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
*Passing of the Peace
*Stand as you are able. Ushers: Jack Eubank – Head Usher, Bill Barnes, Dwight Hawksworth, Jim Knight, Geoffrey Nixon, Larry Price, Alan Raby, Phil Scott, Jack Whitley
Family and friends of Christopher Trotter on his death September 23, 2017. Joe and Nancy Hiatt and families on the death of his mother, Sarah Rankin Hiatt, on September 26, 2017. Nathaniel and Eleanor Cates on the death of her father, David Wickersham; grandfather of Nora and Rawlings, on September 26, 2017. John Scott on the death of his brother, Frederick Paul Scott, on September 29, 2017. Rev. Jim McLean on the death of his wife, Jo McLean, on September 26, 2017.
homework. Email Samantha Faklaris to donate, samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org.
FELLOWSHIP
Visual Arts Meet & Greet Today, following the Contemporary and Traditional Worship services, in the Library. Meet the artist, Virginia McGuffey, whose ADVENT DEVOTIONS NEEDED "Still Life & Memories" selected works are Advent starts Sunday, December 3, which on display now through the end of October. means devotions are needed for the DUMC Bridge Group Advent Devotional book. Stories can be The Thursday Afternoon Bridge Group short (150 words!) and about the Advent meets in the Young Adult Suite on the secseason, your faith or any other thought ond and fourth Thursdays from 12:45 to you’d like to share as we prepare for Ad3:15 p.m. Men and women, young adults to vent. Devotions are due Wednesday, Noseniors, are welcome. Contact Alan Raby, vember 1. Contact Anne West for a sample 770-393-3293. or to submit at awwest@mindspring.com. Wednesday Night Supper MISSIONS Register on the website, place a pew card in Blood Drive the offering plate, call 770-394-0675 ext. Sunday October 15, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in 204, or email the Gym. To make an appointment, contact foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org by noon Mary Celeste Llaurador at 770-394-0675, or each Monday. visit redcrossblood.org and search for spon- SUPPORT sor code dunwoodyumc, or call 1-800Stephen Ministry REDCROSS If you are going through a difficult time, our Great Day of Service Stephen Ministers can help. They will meet Register Now! Saturday, October 21, 8:00 with you privately on a weekly basis to lisa.m. - 1:30 p.m. We need 800+ volunteers ten, support and encourage you, to pray to make our forty projects both onsite at with and for you. Contact Pat DeBolt at 770 DUMC and in/around our community. -396-6836. Choose your project and register at DivorceCare www.dunwoodyumc.org. Also visit the Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Room website for a complete list of items we are 254, through December 13. Support group collecting for projects including toiletries, for those going through divorce. You may peanut butter and birthday party items. join any time. Contact Cathy Wright, Contact Samantha Faklaris with questions kd111649@gmail.com. at samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org. GROWTH Register at www.dunwoodyumc.org. Purchase 2018 Upper Room Disciplines Holiday Festival Year of daily devotions drawn from the LecNovember 11, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. tionary with meditation, prayer and reflecVolunteers Needed tion to help you grow to spiritual maturity. Christmas is coming and we need elves to make the magic happen! There are a varie- Available at the Church office for $9. Conty of volunteer opportunities available dur- tact Mary Ruffin 770 394-0675, ext 112. Fall Small Group Studies ing the Holiday Festival. Find the one that For a complete listing of short and long fits you best by contacting Martha Purcell term studies, plus other special interest (mjpig@bellsouth.net). offerings, visit the website under the ProBook Nook Calling all book lovers and would-be librari- grams tab or contact ans! In addition to donations of gently used maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc.org. books (drop-off bin in lower level near NURSERY nursery), we need volunteers to sort books. Weekday Drop-In Open to the Community The schedule is flexible – you choose when Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. you can do it. Contact Ann Stone annlChildren 6-months – 5 years of age welstone@bellsouth.net, 770-399-1887. come. Sign up by the month or drop in for a Hightower Homework Club Donations day! To register, contact Usha Raghavan at Afterschool snacks are needed to share 770-542-1645 or with children while volunteers help with usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org.