THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS
JOINING DUMC
Monday, December 4, 2017 11:30 a.m. PALS Holiday Lunch 4:30 p.m. Chess Club @DUMC 5:00 p.m. Youth Basketball 6:00 p.m. Trustees 6:00 p.m. Mission Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. NAMI Education Meeting Tuesday, December 5, 2017 9:30 a.m. Christian Yoga 9:45 a.m. WOW Bible Study 10:00 a.m. The Gospel of John Bible Study 11:00 a.m. Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association 12:00 p.m. Advent Study 1:00 p.m. AVVBA Board Meeting 2:35 p.m. Pickleball 5:00 p.m. Youth Basketball 6:30 p.m. UMW Green and White Banquet 7:00 p.m. Gracetime UMW Wednesday, December 6, 2017 9:45 a.m. WOW Beth Moore Entrusted Study 10:00 a.m. Disciple 1 Fast Track 12:00 p.m. Leadership Roundtable 2:00 p.m. Capital Campaign 5:00 p.m. Dunwoody Dancers for Plugged In 5:00 p.m. Youth Basketball 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper 6:30 p.m. Mid-Week Moments Communion Service 6:30 p.m. Divorce Care 6:30 p.m. DivorceCare for Kids 7:00 p.m. Faith Focus Wednesday Night Ladies Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Disciple 1 Fast Track 7:00 p.m. Family Focus Men's Bible Study 7:00 p.m. WOW Beth Moore Entrusted Study 7:05 p.m. Moses the Reluctant Prophet Thursday, December 7, 2017 8:30 a.m. Seniorcizers 9:30 a.m. Christian Yoga 10:15 a.m. Pryme Tyme Council Meeting 5:00 p.m. Youth Basketball Friday, December 8, 2017 12:30 p.m. Interfaith Discussion Group 5:00 p.m. Basketball Photos 5:00 p.m. Youth Basketball 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Christmas Party Saturday, December 9, 2017 8:00 a.m. Basketball Photos 8:00 a.m. Youth Basketball Games 10:00 a.m. Introductory Lacrosse Clinic 6:30 p.m. Middle School Christmas Party Sunday, December 10, 2017 8:45 a.m. Preschool Age 3+ 10:00 a.m. Confirmation Class 11:05 a.m. Preschool Age 3+ 12:00 p.m. Basketball Photos 1:00 p.m. Youth Basketball Games 1:30 p.m. Surviving the Holidays 4:00 p.m. Christmas Concert 5:00 p.m. Disciple 2
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
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 3, 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
applications receive priority over community applications. Contact Susan Hotchkiss at 770-3942555, or susan.hotchkiss@dunwoodyumc.org.
Traditional Worship
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
THE GATHERING Prelude
Improvisation on "People, Look East" (Hymn 202)
Solem
Chiming of the Hour Introit
Advent Introit
Walden
Chancel Choir
*Call to Worship Pastor: The Lord is near! Prepare the way of the Lord! People: All people everywhere, let us make ready to enter God's presence. Pastor: For the Lord is holy, pure and righteous. People: God's glory fills this place.
YOUTH MINISTRY
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING *Processional Hymn #238 *Affirmation of Faith #881
Angels We Have Heard on High
GLORIA 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 Lighting of the Advent Wreath
Family Advent Celebration – Today! December 3, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Family Concert in the Sanctuary. From 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. the celebration continues on the front lawn with a live nativity- camels, donkeys and goats included, fun food truck fellowship, and hot chocolate at the Christmas tree lot. Trailblazers Christmas Party Sunday, December 17, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Gym. Fun, fellowship, and service for 4th and 5th Graders! Bring one wrapped gift ($5 or less) for a White Elephant Gift Exchange with friends. Bring a second unwrapped gift ($5 or less) to donate to the Dunwoody Police Department's Christmas for Kids program. Plus, games in the gym, Christmas carols with Marianella, and pizza dinner. Please bring $5 for pizza.
The Burda Family
Response (sung by all) Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven, and heaven, and nature sing.
Christmas Tree Lot Open Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Monday through Friday 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. All tree sale proceeds benefit Youth Missions! Youth Christmas Parties! Friday, December 8 - Confirmation Students. 6:30 pm - 8:00 p.m., Youth Area. Bring $5 for dinner; a wrapped white elephant gift; and an unwrapped gift for a child. Saturday, December 9 - Middle School Students Grades 7 - 8. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Youth Area. Bring $5 for dinner; a wrapped white elephant gift; and an unwrapped gift for a child. Sunday, December 10 - High School Progressive Dinner. 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Sunday Night Live December 3 and December 17, 5:30 p.m. –7:30 p.m., Youth Area. Join us for the last two Sunday Night Live evenings of the year. Grades 7 - 12 gather for fellowship, food, worship, devotion and small group discussions.
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 Hall of Famers December 8, 9:00 a.m., Epworth Room. Men 55 and older, join the Methodist Men’s group for a southern breakfast. Our guest is Glenda Joiner. RSVP to 770-399-1887. Miracle on 34th Street and Dinner Outing Sunday, December 17, 3:00 p.m. presentation of Miracle on 34th Street. Tickets are $10, paid at the door. After the show, gather at Chili's on Ashford Dunwoody for an individually paid dinner. Contact Mary Ruffin, 770-542-1675, if you will join us for dinner. New Friends Christmas Party Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., Epworth Room. RSVP by Dec. 11 to 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.
GROWTH 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, 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.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
END OF YEAR GIVING
www.facebook.com/DUMCYA Sunday School - 9:55 a.m., Young Adult Suite. Classes range from college students & recent grads to singles & married couples. BACON: Brothers Around Christ—December 5, 7:00 p.m., Moondog Growlers. Men's group in our 20s and 30s here to build friendships and and our faith. Come discuss a theological podcast. After Hours - Thursday, December 14, 8 p.m., Moondog Growlers. Enjoy craft beer and pizza while the panelists discuss theological questions from the audience.
2017 Estimate of Giving Fulfillment and Additional 2017 Operating Budget Gifts There are multiple ways to fulfill your 2017 estimate of giving or make additional gifts to the operating budget of the church. With the stock market at historic highs, consider making new gifts or fulfilling your 2017 estimate of giving with appreciated stock. Consult your income tax advisor or family financial planner about the potential benefits. Funds must be received or postmarked by December 31, 2017 to count toward your 2017 estimate of giving. Contact Jenny Carter, Director or Finance/HR, with questions: 770-394-0675 x188 or jenny.carter@dunwoodyumc.org.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES Green and White Banquet December 5, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. All women
Announcements | December 3, 2017 Complete details at www.dunwoodyumc.org. Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Sign up to receive our weekly eConnections. Angel Tree ADVENT DEVOTIONALS Look for the tree in the Activities Building lobby Devotional books are now available throughout the with paper angels listing needs for children and building or subscribe for the e-version at senior citizens. Please deliver unwrapped gifts by dunwoodyumc.org/subscribe. December 10. Contact Asheley Bumgardner at PERFORMING ARTS asheley.bumgardner@dunwoodyumc.org. Family Concert – More Than a Baby. Today! Christmas Catalogue Sunday, December 3, 4:00 p.m., Sanctuary. Join us Shop the Christmas Catalogue for a gift that makes for our annual Family Christmas extravaganza! a difference in the lives of people in Atlanta and Celebrate the season with our children’s choirs, around the world. Pick up a copy at the Welcome youth bells and choir, and tone chimes choir. Plan Centers and Reception Desk. Contact Asheley to stay after the concert for the Family Advent Bumgardner at Celebration. asheley.bumgardner@dunwoodyumc.org. Christmas Concert Featuring Vivaldi Gloria More Homework Club Volunteers Needed Sunday, December 10 at 4:00 p.m. in the Mondays and Tuesdays, 2:40 p.m. - 4:15 p.m., Sanctuary. Celebrate the Christmas season with a Hightower Elementary. These children are thriving performance of Vivaldi's Gloria and other with volunteer’s homework help and more children orchestral works, featuring the Chancel Choir and are coming each week. Snack donations are Musica Gloria. Conductor and composer, Rev. C.G. Walden III, leads us through a musical celebration needed too. Contact Samantha Faklaris of the birth of Christ. (samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org) to sign up Miracle on 34th Street to volunteer or donate snacks. December 15 and 16 at 7:00 p.m. and December FELLOWSHIP 17 at 3:00 p.m. Performing Arts of DUMC presents Greeters for Christmas Eve Worship Miracle on 34th Street, A Radio Play. Tickets $10 at Greeters and parking lot Greeters are needed to the door. Recommended for ages 8 and up. welcome visitors and members to our worship SUPPORT services on Christmas Eve. Contact Mary Millar at GriefShare - Surviving the Holidays 770-396-3096 to volunteer. Sunday, December 10, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Room Poinsettia Orders 253. Surviving the Holidays is a helpful, Poinsettias are part of our Christmas Eve worship encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays services on December 24. Purchase poinsettias in after the death of a loved one. This seminar memory or in honor of someone for $10. The features video interviews with counselors, grief deadline to order is December 10. Order online at experts, and other people who offer practical www.dunwoodyumc.org/poinsettia. Contact Mary suggestions and reassurance. Contact JoAnn Akers Ruffin at 770-542-1675 or with questions, akersjoann@gmail.com. mary.ruffin@dunwoodyumc.org Stephen Ministry Poinsettia Delivery You can play an important role in our Stephen Volunteers needed to deliver Christmas Ministry because you may know of a friend, poinsettias, Monday, December 18, to our neighbor, co-worker, or relative who is going homebound members. You will have three to four through a difficult time who could benefit from the deliveries in a defined area. To volunteer, contact support of a Stephen Minister. Call Pat DeBolt, 770Mary Ruffin at 770-542-1675 or 396-6836, to connect someone with one of our mary.ruffin@dunwoodyumc.org. Stephen Ministers. NURSERY
MISSIONS
Atlanta Area Food Bank Volunteers are needed to pack food at the Atlanta Community Food Bank on the second Wednesday of every month. Meet under the portico at 8:30 a.m. and return around 12:15 p.m. Contact Alan Shinn at 404-788-7389, awshinn49@gmail.com. Transitional Housing Donation A transitional housing resident that DUMC supports needs a car for her family. If you have a car you could donate, contact Samantha Faklaris at samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org.
Holiday Hours The Nursery is open for Drop-In Monday – Friday, December 18-22. Contact Usha Raghavan, usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org, 770-542-1645, to reserve a spot. The Nursery is closed December 25 - January 2.
PRESCHOOL Preschool Tours Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., December 7, January 4 and 11, Youth Area. 2018-2019 registration for new families is January 18, 2018. DUMC members'
Pastoral Concerns Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer #895
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
Coventry Carol
arr. Dobrinski
Dunwoody Handbell Ringers
*Scripture Lesson
Sermon
Luke 1:8-20 Hebrews 13:2 The Angels
page 1242 page 1468
Rev. Dan Brown
(The Characters of Christmas, Part 1)
Anthem
Gloria (1st movement)
Vivaldi
Chancel Choir
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Invitation Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another.
Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Promise of Pardon Leader: Hear the good news; Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! People: In the name of Jesus Christ you are forgiven! Glory to God. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving
SENDING FORTH
Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: It is right and a good and joyful thing... People:
Invitation to Christian Discipleship *Hymn of Dedication #240
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
MENDELSSOHN
Let There Be Peace on Earth
WORLD PEACE
*Charge and Benediction *Response Hymn #431 *Postlude
Saviour of the Nations, Come (BWV 661)
Hymn 214, arr. Bach
* 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.
ASSISTING TODAY Leader: Holy are you and blessed is your son Jesus Christ... People:
Ushers Brannon Anthony – Head Usher, Rick Carr, Andy Drexler, Karen Drexler, Press Hall, Jerry Maddox, Charles Pittard, Ken Rice, Joe Seegars, Linda Podger-Williams, Jim A. Williams
Leader: Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here... People:
Acolytes Abby Faklaris, Lexy Faklaris, Amanda Houston, Katherine Lamback
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Giving of the Bread and Cup Organ Two Preludes on "Comfort, Comfort Ye, My People" Solo Comfort Ye and Ev'ry Valley (Messiah) Sidnei Alferes, tenor
Haan Handel
Prayer Concerns Dot Yates, Brian DeChant, Bob Hallenberg, Anne Francisco, Sherri Odom, Joan Curran, Liz Hill Christian Sympathy Nancy Anderson and Arif Haq on the death of her mother, Marianne Hibbs; grandmother of Ellie, Jason, Kinsey and Simon, on November 25, 2017. David and Ashley Doolittle on the death of his father; grandfather of Taylor and Emerson, on November 26, 2017