ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. 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 at 10:00 a.m., November 2, 16, and 30; December 7, 2017 and 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.
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 After Hours Thursday, November 9, 8 p.m. at Moondog Growlers. An interactive TED talk with a DUMC twist! Enjoy craft beer and pizza while the panelists discuss if any religion is better than any other religion.
Friendsgiving Sunday, November 12, 1:00 p.m. Potluck Friendsgiving for young adults. Contact Laura Keen for details lskeen33@gmail.com. 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 Meets Monday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Wesley Room. Mary Batson will lead 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 770394-8977 or mwidinc@aol.com.
FIFTY PLUS New Friends Monday, November 13, 11:30 a.m., Memphis Barbecue. Reservations are due by noon on November 11. We are a group of widowed friends (men and women) who enjoy lunch out on the second Monday of each month. To RSVP, please contact Betty Moreland at 770-641-8519. 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. Hall of Famers The Methodist Men’s group will meet on Friday, November 10, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 240/241 for breakfast. We will also have Rev. Joy Melton visiting to share with us. Come join us and bring a friend. Fall Prevention Perimeter North Villages is hosting a FALL PREVENTION workshop conducted by Beverly Stegman of Foundation Therapy Center. Monday, November 13 at 2:00 at the Dunwoody Library. RSVP: 470-231-0015. This community service event is FREE!
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, November 5, 2017 8:00AM Sunday Choir Fellowship 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 Radical Mentoring & Titus 2 Dinner 5:30PM Youth Worship Monday, November 6, 2017 11:00AM Women's Choir Rehearsal 6:00PM Trustees 6:30PM Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM Women's AA Tuesday, November 7, 2017 9:30AM Christian Yoga 9:45AM WOW Bible Study 10:00AM The Gospel of John Bible Study 10:30AM Full Staff Meeting 11:00AM Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association 12:00PM Building Committee 1:00PM Worship Meeting 1:00PM AVVBA Board Meeting 2:30PM Pickleball 5:00PM Chick-fil-A HF Spirit Night Wednesday, November 8, 2017 6:30AM Fit 4 Christ 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 5:30PM Wednesday Night Supper 6:15PM Musica Gloria Rehearsal 6:15PM Crusader Choir Rehearsal 6:30PM Mid-Week Moments Communion Service 6:30PM Divorce Care 6:30PM Surviving the Holidays 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 9, 2017 8:30AM Seniorcizers 9:30AM Christian Yoga 10:00AM Alzheimer/Dementia 12:30PM DUMC Bridge 4:30PM Chess Club @DUMC 7:00PM Knitting 8:00PM After Hours for Young Adults Friday, November 10, 2017 8:00AM Holiday Festival 2017 Setup 9:00AM Hall of Famers Monthly Breakfast Mtg. 12:30PM Interfaith Discussion Group 6:30PM Men's AA Saturday, November 11, 2017 8:00AM Holiday Festival 2017
Senior Pastor: Rev. Dan Brown Associate Pastors: Rev. Josh Amerson, Rev. Kathy Brockman, Rev. Jenna Kennedy, Rev. David Melton and Rev. Sonny Walden
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST NOVEMBER 5, 2017 8:45 A.M.
MORNING PRAYER AND HOLY COMMUNION
SUN-
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.
Song of Praise
*Hymn #711
Scripture Reading
For All the Saints
SINE NOMINE
Blessed Assurance (My King is Coming)
Welcome and Announcements Prayer for Illumination
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.
Naming of the Honored Dead
John 1:35-42
Meditation
Simon - What God Sees in You
page 1290 Rev. David Melton
(When God Calls Your Name, Part 7)
Family and friends are invited to stand as the name of their loved one is read. Candles are available in the Chapel following this service to be lit in memory of loved ones. Stephen Ministers are available to pray with you during this time.
Tithe and Offering
Rev. Kathy Brockman
Family and friends are invited to stand as the name of their loved one is read. Candles are available in the Chapel following this service to be lit in memory of loved ones. Stephen Ministers are available to pray with you during this time.
Prayers for Others and the Lord's Prayer Tithes and Offerings Sermon
For All The Saints Simon - What God Sees In You
Rev. Josh Amerson
Holy Communion Song of Praise
Since Your Love Hello My Name is Forgiven
Benediction
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.
Pie Jesu
L. Boulanger
Hugh Winn, tenor
Holy Communion #12 *Hymn #707
Just Showed Up For My Own Life
(When God Calls Your Name, Part 7)
The Naming of the Honored Dead
Offertory
MISSIONS
John 1:35-42
Song of Praise
Hymn of Promise
PROMISE
*Passing of the Peace
*Stand as you are able. Ushers: David Grider – Head Usher, Scott Ackaway, Robb Draughon, David Jacoppo
MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Thank you for your generosity! The $5.6 million goal was met and exceeded with a total of $5.85 million in pledges 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.
Greet Your Neighbor
Psalm 30, #762
*Scripture
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS Prayer Concerns Bob Hallenberg, Edith Chapin, Susan Hotchkiss, Karen Bass, Dot Yates, Dick Foote, Brian DeChant, Sarah Jane Baxter Christian Sympathy The family and friends on the death of Chef Carlton Adams on October 25, 2017. Pete and Alberta Petersen on the death of their son, John Petersen, on October 25, 2017. Altar Flowers In memory of Amy Penn’s father, Sam Harrell, by A Wing and a Prayer. In memory of John Henderson by Leah Henderson and family.
Holiday Festival The Holiday Festival is next week! Get into the spirit early with Spirit Night at Chick-FilA Perimeter on Tuesday, November 7 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. Don’t miss the main event on Saturday, November 11, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., featuring a Pancake Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Shop 120+ artisans and visit Book Nook, Attic Treasures and the Silent Auction. Get a few goodies from the Gourmet Shop* and a dinner (or two!) from Casseroles to Go. Volunteers still needed! Contact Martha Purcell (mjpig@bellsouth.net) for opportunities. *If you have an item for the Gourmet Shop, please deliver it the Young Adult Suite on 11/9 (6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.), 11/10 (9 a.m.- 5 p.m.) or 11/11 (8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.). Hightower Elementary Coat Drive Donate gently-used coats, jackets, heavy sweaters and sweatshirts for girls and boys ages five to eleven by November 5 in the bin near the Nursery. Please help these precious children stay warm! UMCH Foster Care Training DUMC is hosting an advance training for current foster care families on November 14, 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, for more information, contact Rosemary Watts at wrosemary@hotmail.com .
FELLOWSHIP 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. We also hope you will drop by the Library following any of the three Worship services on Sunday, November 12, for an informal "Meet and Greet" with Rev. Jenna Kennedy, who led the classes.
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 770-542-1663 ext. or email foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org each Monday.
SUPPORT GriefShare - Surviving the Holidays November 8, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and 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 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.
GROWTH DUMC 101 November 5, 12 and 19, 9:55 a.m., Young Adult Suite. Dunwoody UMC 101 is 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. 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.