THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS Sunday, November 12, 2017 1:00PM Friendsgiving 4:00PM Kesler Madden Eagle Scout Court of Honor 4:15PM Bells Aflame Youth Handbell Choir Rehearsal 5:00PM Youth Choir Rehearsal 5:00PM Disciple 2 5:30PM Youth Worship Monday, November 13, 2017 10:00AM PALS Mah Jongg 11:00AM Women's Choir Rehearsal 11:00AM Family, Living, and Giving UMW Circle 5:30PM Finance Committe 6:30PM Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal 6:30PM Charge Conference and Church Council 7:00PM Women's AA 7:00PM Stephen Ministry 7:00PM Balancing Act Monthly Meeting 7:00PM Girl Scout Leader Meeting 7:00PM UMW Book Club Tuesday, November 14, 2017 7:30AM BACON 9:00AM UMW Moms on the Grow 9:30AM Christian Yoga 9:30AM UMW Serving & Sharing 9:45AM WOW Bible Study 10:00AM The Gospel of John Bible Study 11:00AM UMW - Next Steps Group 1:00PM Worship Meeting 2:35PM Pickleball 6:00PM UMCH Foster Care Training 6:30PM UMW Spiritual Growth Circle 6:45PM Human Trafficking Meeting 7:00PM GraceTime 7:00PM UMW Working Women's Network Circle Meeting Wednesday, November 15, 2017 6:30AM Fit 4 Christ 9:00AM UMW Heart & Home 9:30AM Kindergarten Information Meeting 9:45AM WOW Beth Moore Entrusted Study 10:00AM Disciple 1 Fast Track 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 6:15PM Crusader Choir Rehearsal 6:30PM Divorce Care 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 Beth Moore Entrusted Study 7:05PM Moses the Reluctant Prophet Thursday, November 16, 2017 8:30AM Seniorcizers 9:30AM Christian Yoga 10:00AM Preschool Tour 11:00AM World War II Roundtable 7:00PM Knitting Friday, November 17, 2017 8:30AM Spalding Garden Club Monthly Meeting 6:30PM Men's AA Saturday, November 18, 2017 8:00AM Package of Hope
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.
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
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
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST NOVEMBER 12, 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
people experiencing a major crisis. They also care and support people weighed down by the little things in life. It’s free, it’s confidential, it can make a difference in your life. To talk with one of DUMC’s Stephen Ministers contact Pat DeBolt, 770 -396-6836.
Traditional Worship THE GATHERING Prelude
GROWTH
Partita on "He Leadeth Me"
Spong
Chiming of the Hour Introit
Trust in the Lord Promised Land
Patterson Sleeth
Crusader Choir; Cindy Morrison, director; Mark Lamback, piano
*Call to Worship Pastor: Come into the presence of God, who provides everything we need. People: God’s faithful love lasts forever. Pastor: Come and worship our loving, Triune God, who calls us to live in God’s glory. People: God’s faithful love lasts forever.
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.
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING *Processional Hymn #139
Praise to the Lord, Almighty
LOBE DEN HERREN
*Affirmation of Faith #885
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.
Sacrament of Holy Baptism Response Hymn #611
Dillon Michael Mulkeen, Hudson William Mulkeen
Child of Blessing, Child of Promise (v.1)
Titus2 Mentoring This program challenges, inspires, and encourages women in their walk with the Lord and in their different roles in the home, work, church, and community. If you are interested in our 2018 program beginning in January, please contact Cindy Glassman at 404-272-4142 or cindy_glassman@yahoo.com. Radical Mentoring RM helps men live more God-centric lives and become better husbands, fathers, and disciples of Jesus Christ. Do you want to know more about the RM groups starting in January? Contact Pat Morgan at 770-862-3930 or ptm.1stst@gmail.com.
STUTTGART
PRESCHOOL Preschool Tours Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., November 16 and 30, December 7, January 4 and 11, 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.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Advent Decorating Wednesday, November 29, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Youth Area. Start the Advent Season off right and join the Children's and Youth Ministries to make an Advent centerpiece to celebrate the season. Supply cost is $15, register by November 12 at www.dunwoodumc.org/children. Contact: Megan at megan.batcheller@dunwoodyumc.org or Brooke at brooke.freeman@dunwoodyumc.org Trailblazers Christmas Party! 4th & 5th Graders, save the date-12/17/2017
YOUTH MINISTRY High School Fall Retreat - Banning Mills All 9th-12th graders are invited to our High School Fall Retreat November 17-19 at Banning Mills. Enjoy a weekend of relaxation, refocusing our faith and of course FUN! Contact the Youth Staff: karen.bass@dunwoodyumc.org, montana.hamby@dunwoodyumc.org, or brooke.freeman@dunwoodyumc.org
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY www.facebook.com/DUMCYA GraceTime - Tuesday, November 14 , 7 p.m. at Cafe Intermezzo. UMW Circle for young adult women. Contact Laura Keen, lskeen33@gmail.com BACON (Brothers Around Christ) - Tuesday, November 14, 7:30 p.m. at The Brass Tap. Men's group in our 20s and 30s. Next meeting. Come hang out and discuss a theological podcast. Sunday School - 9:55 a.m., Young Adult Suite. Classes range from college students & recent grads to singles & married couples.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES UMW Book Club Monday, November 13, 7:00 p.m., Wesley Room. Mary Batson leads us in a discussion of “Without You There Is No Us” by Suki Kim. The book offers a moving and rare glimpse of life in North Korea. 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.
FIFTY PLUS Retired and Semi-retired Volunteer Opportunity Rich Browne needs volunteers to help with the tree lot the weeks of November 27, December 4 and December 11. One day commitment, Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Help our Youth. Call or e-mail, 404-731-8763 or brownerichard916@gmail.com. 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. Fall Prevention Monday, November 13 at 2:00 at the Dunwoody Library. Perimeter North Villages is hosting a FALL PREVENTION workshop conducted by Beverly Stegman of Foundation Therapy Center. RSVP: 470231-0015.
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NOTICE OF CHARGE CONFERENCE Monday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. You are invited to attend the Charge Conference as it considers reports from the Capital Campaign Committee and the Building Committee.
MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Thank you for your generosity! The $5.6 million goal was met and exceeded securing the Missions Challenge Grant to establish a Missions Endowment. Please accept our sincere appreciation for your support and please enjoy a celebration following services on November 19.
WORSHIP Thanksgiving Breakfast and Worship Thursday, November 23. The community is invited for breakfast in the Fellowship Hall from 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. A Thanksgiving worship service follows in the Sanctuary at 9:00 a.m. led by Rev. Jenna Kennedy.
MISSIONS Holiday Festival Thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who helped host the 2017 Holiday Festival for Habitat for Humanity yesterday. Your time and talents are so appreciated. Thank you to the church staff for supporting our efforts as well. See you this spring as we build our 28th Habitat for Humanity home! Susan Anderson and Asheley Bumgardner, Holiday Festival Co-chairs More Homework Club Volunteers Needed Mondays & Tuesdays, 2:40 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. at Hightower Elementary. These children are thriving with volunteer’s homework help and more children are coming each week. Snack donations are needed too. Contact Samantha Faklaris (samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org) to sign up to volunteer or donate snacks. UMCH Foster Care Training DUMC is hosting an advance training for current foster care families on November 14 at 6 p.m. in the Wesley Room. This is NOT an info session as previously mentioned. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent and/or babysitter, please contact Rosemary Watts at wrosemary@hotmail.com for more information.
Package of Hope November 18, 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.
FELLOWSHIP Thursday Afternoon Bridge Group Second and Fourth Thursdays, 12:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m., Young Adult Suite. 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. Visual Arts in the Library Something's different in the Library...Visual Arts in the Library invites you to engage in the results of this fall's "Art and the Bible" class, on display through the end of the year. Join us today following services for an informal "Meet and Greet" with Rev. Jenna Kennedy, who led the classes. Poinsettia Delivery Volunteers needed to deliver Christmas poinsettias, Monday, December 18, 2017 to our homebound members. You will have three to four deliveries in a defined area. To volunteer, contact Mary Ruffin at 770-394-0675 ext 112 or mary.ruffin@dunwoodyumc.org
SUPPORT GriefShare - Surviving the Holidays Sunday, December 10, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Room 253. 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 Stressed? Feeling Down? Need Encouragement? Stephen Ministers don’t just provide care for
Words of Welcome 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 Silent Prayer 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
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
In This Very Room
Harris
Youth Choir; Mark Lamback, director; David Doolittle, piano
*Doxology #95 *Scripture Lesson
OLD 100th
Galatians 1:11-23
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Patty Heitmuller
Anthem
The Road Home
Paulus
Chancel Choir
Sermon
Saul - A Life Redirected (When God Calls Your Name, Part 8)
Rev. Dan Brown
SENDING FORTH
ASSISTING TODAY
Invitation to Christian Discipleship *Hymn of Dedication #421
Make Me a Captive Lord
DIADEMATA
Acolytes Erin Beiger, Matt Beiger, Amanda Houston, Charlie Turner
*Charge and Benediction *Response Hymn #431 *Postlude
Ushers John Campbell – Head Usher, Celeste Cornwell, Rick Freeman, Armand Glassman, Russell Henderson, Lynn Knight, Wray Russell, Jay Schmitt, Bob Webb
Let There Be Peace on Earth Prelude in F for Organ
WORLD PEACE Fanny Mendelssohn
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Baptisms Dillon Michael Mulkeen and Hudson William Mulkeen, children of Melissa and Conor Mulkeen. The grandparents are Clyde and Lois Rickard.
* 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.
Prayer Concerns Edith Chapin, Bob Hallenberg, Dot Yates, Brian DeChant, Lin Williams, Sarah Jane Baxter, Susan Hotchkiss, Anne Francisco, Sherri Odom, Jae Oden, Lucy Siebert Christian Sympathy Bob Morris and Christina Mimms on the death of his mother, Diane Morris; grandmother of Matt, Melissa and Henry, on October 29, 2017. Marvin and Beth Towner on the death of his brother, Emory, on November 1, 2017. Altar Flowers In memory of Samuel Reddick Harrell's birthday, November 13, by Lossie Harrell and family.