ANNOUNCEMENTS NURSERY Promise Kids’ Club Registration Registration begins January 10, 2018. Promise Kids' Club is the DUMC Nursery program on Wednesday nights for children age two through Kindergarten. Activities begin at 4:30 p.m. and pick up is at 7:00 p.m. The registration fee of $125 per child covers the time period from January 2018 through May 2018. Dinner is included and is provided from the Wednesday Night Supper menu. Contact the Nursery Ministry Director, Usha Raghavan, usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org.
PRESCHOOL Preschool Tours Thursday at 10:00 a.m., January 4 and 11, Youth Area. 2018-2019 registration for new families is January 18, 2018. DUMC members' applications receive priority over community applications. Contact Susan Hotchkiss at 770-394-2555 or susan.hotchkiss@dunwoodyumc.org.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY www.facebook.com/DUMCYA Sunday School- 9:55 a.m., Young Adult Suite. Classes range from college students and recent grads to singles and married couples. College Connection - Sunday school class for college students, every Sunday this winter break, through January 7., 9:55 a.m., Young Adult Suite. Potluck Breakfast - Sunday, January 7, 9:55 a.m., Young Adult Suite. Rev. Josh Amerson to lead Sunday School. Bring a breakfast item to share. After Hours - Thursday, January 11, 8 p.m., Moondog Growlers. Enjoy craft beer and pizza while Rev. Josh Amerson, a local Rabbi, and a Buddhist discuss miracles.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY Goliath Must Fall Wednesday evenings, beginning January 10, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Room 258/259, cost for Book: $10 (pay at first session). In this six-session video Bible study, Pastor Louie Giglio uncovers a newfound twist in the classic story of David and Goliath. He shows how the key to living free from our giants is not better slingshot accuracy, but keeping our eyes on the one and only giant-slayer: Jesus. RSVP to Valerie at scottfour@bellsouth.net for a spot in the class and/or if you need childcare. Restless Wednesday mornings, beginning January 10, 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Room 258/259. The
Women of the Word Ministry invites you to join us for an 8 week Jennie Allen Bible study entitled, Restless- Because You Were Made for More. Untangling the threads of our lives and assembling them together in one place reveals a beautiful plan designed by the Creator himself: God’s Agenda + my threads + the need + the Holy Spirit = my purpose. To register and setup childcare go to www.dunwoodyumc.org/restless. Women of Grace Dinner February 26, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. This year's guest speaker is Anne Beiler the creator of Auntie Anne's Pretzels. Anne discusses her memoir, Twist of Faith, and shares her personal journey. Seat sales begin on Wednesday, January 31 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. outside the Fellowship Hall and on Sundays starting February 4 from 9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. outside the Parlor.
FIFTY FIVE PLUS Dunwoody Elementary Needs Retirees Retirees interested in working with students needed every other Friday beginning in January. Contact Griffin Nichols at Griffin_Nichols@dekalbschoolsga.org or (678) 875-4002. 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. Call our certified instructor, Jean Kennedy, 770804-1202. New Friends Monday, January 8, 2018, 11:30 a.m. at Jason's Deli. Reservations are due by noon on January 6 to Betty Moreland, 770-6418519. PALS Perimeter Adult Learning and Services session begins in January 8 at DUMC. $45 covers up to three classes each Monday for 8 weeks or visit for $8 a day. Details at palsonline.org or 770-698-0801. Lunch and Bingo Tuesday, January 16, 12:00 p.m., Epworth Room. Bring a wrapped white elephant gift. Register and pay $5 for lunch by January 14 at www.dunwoodyumc.org/55+ or contact Mary Ruffin at 770-542-1675 or mary.ruffin@dunwoodyumc.org Thinking About Retirement: Wills and Trusts Tuesday, January 23, 6:30 p.m., Wesley Room. We will discuss wills and trusts. Joy Melton will join us to answer your questions and provide basic information that we all need to consider. Contact Kathy Brockman, Kathy.brockman@dunwoodyumc.org.
WELCOME FIRST-TIME GUESTS
THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS
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,
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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
Sunday, December 31, 2017 5:00PM
Monday, January 01, 2018 Fitness Classes
12:30PM
Women's AA
7:00PM
Tuesday, January 02, 2018 Fitness Classes
8:00AM
WOW Bible Study
9:45AM
Fitness Classes
12:30PM
Youth Basketball
5:00PM
Wednesday, January 03, 2018 Fitness Classes
8:00AM
Disciple 1 Fast Track
10:00AM
Fitness Classes
12:30PM
Li'l Lambs Rehearsal
4:30PM
Tone Chimes Rehearsal
5:00PM
Cherub Boys and Girls Rehearsal 5:00PM Carol Choir Rehearsal
5:00PM
Mission Committee Meeting
6:00PM
Crusader Choir Rehearsal
6:15PM
Disciple 1 Fast Track
7:00PM
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
7:00PM
Thursday, January 04, 2018 Seniorcizers
8:30AM
Christian Yoga
9:30AM
Preschool Tours
10:00AM
Pryme Tyme Council Meeting
10:15AM
Fitness Classes
12:30PM
Holiday Festival Wrap Up Meeting
7:00PM
Knitting
7:00PM
Big Book Study
8:00PM
Friday, January 05, 2018 Fitness Classes
8:00AM
Fitness Classes
12:30PM
Men's AA
6:30PM
Saturday, January 06, 2018 Youth Basketball Games
8:00AM
Senior Pastor: Rev. Dan Brown Associate Pastors: Rev. Josh Amerson, Rev. Kathy Brockman, Rev. Jenna Kennedy, Rev. David Melton and Rev. Sonny Walden
FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 31, 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. *Hymn #245
The First Noel
Freedom Song Greet Your Neighbor
Song of Praise
Whom Shall I Fear
Prayer for Illumination
I am no longer my own, but thine. Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be employed by thee or laid aside for thee, exalted for thee or brought low for thee. Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal. And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it. And the covenant which I have made on earth, let it be ratified in heaven. Amen.
Matthew 2:1-12 The Magi
Scripture Reading
Rev. David Melton
Kevin Krehmeyer
Tithes and Offerings What Child is This/We Three Kings
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(The Characters of Christmas, Part 5)
Matthew 2:1-12
Prayers for Others and the Lord's Prayer
Sermon
The Magi
Rev. Jenna Kennedy
(The Characters of Christmas, Part 5)
Song of Praise
Go Tell It On The Mountain
Prayers of the People After each prayer, the Leader will conclude: Lord, in your mercy, and all may respond, Hear our prayer.
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.
Baptism Anna Reese Goodwin, daughter of Brie and Bradley Goodwin. (Traditional)
Offertory Of the Father's Love Begotten (Hymn 184) 11th Cent., Sanctus trope Hugh Winn, tenor
Holy Communion #12 *Hymn #254
We Three Kings
*Passing of the Peace *Stand as you are able. Ushers: Sid Linton – Head Usher, Bill Schuh, Len Sheppard
KINGS OF ORIENT
CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS
Prayer Concerns Brian DeChant, Glenda Chrisman, Gary Davis, Anne Francisco, Bob Hallenberg, Liz Hill, Betty Moreland, Shirley Sheppard, Dot Yates, Rosalie Fitzpatrick Christian Sympathy Montana Hamby and Natalee Dukes on the death of his grandmother, Bette Hamby, on December 19, 2017. Elizabeth and Larry Steelman on the death of her nephew, Southgate Jones IV on December 18, 2017. Brad Hindahl on the death of his father, Walter Hindahl on December 16, 2017. Rosebud on the Altar In honor of Campbell Elise Johnston, daughter of Aaron and Libby Johnston, born on November 28, 2017. Altar Flowers In memory of Beverly Rhea by her family
both 2018 adult mission trips (Costa Rica and Guatemala). Contact 2017 Estimate of Giving Fulfillment and Asheley.bumgardner@dunwoodyumc.org Additional 2017 Operating Budget Gifts There are multiple ways to fulfill your 2017 Spring Consignment Sale Consign, volunteer or shop with us! The estimate of giving or make additional gifts to the operating budget of the church. With Spring Consignment Sale will be held on the stock market at historic highs, consider February 24. Contact consignment.sale@gmail.com with making new gifts or fulfilling your 2017 questions, or to register to consign or estimate of giving with appreciated stock. volunteer. Consult your income tax advisor or family GROWTH financial planner about the potential benefits. Funds must be received or Discover DUMC postmarked by December 31, 2017 to January 7, 21, and 28, 9:55 a.m., Young count toward your 2017 estimate of giving. Adult Suite. Over three weeks, learn about Contact Jenny Carter, Director or Finance/ DUMC, its programs and United Methodist HR, with questions: 770-394-0675 x188 or beliefs. Led by Rev. David Melton and other jenny.carter@dunwoodyumc.org. church clergy and staff. An optional tour is available on February 4 for anyone SUPPORT interested. To sign up contact Valerie Pitrof Grief and Loss Support Group Starting January 16, Grief and Loss support at valerie.pitrof@dunwoodyumc.org or 770 -542-1665. group will begin meeting monthly on the Titus2 Mentoring third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. This program challenges, inspires, and 8:00 p.m. in Room 253. This group is designed to help those who have lost loved encourages women in their walk with the Lord and in their different roles in the ones, no matter when that might have home, work, church, and community. If you occurred, navigate the ups and downs of are interested in our 2018 program grief in a confidential caring manner. beginning in January, contact Cindy Contact JoAnn Akers with questions, Glassman at 404-272-4142 akersjoann@gmail.com or 678-352-8334. or cindy_glassman@yahoo.com. Stephen Ministry Radical Mentoring You can play an important role in our Stephen Ministry because you may know of RM helps men live more God-centric lives and become better husbands, fathers, and a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or relative disciples of Jesus Christ. Contact Pat who is going through a difficult time who Morgan at 770-862-3930 or could benefit from the support of a Stephen Minister. Call Pat DeBolt, 770-396- ptm.1stst@gmail.com.
END OF YEAR GIVING
Worship You Forever
Welcome and Announcements
Wesleyan Covenant Prayer
Meditation
Songs of Praise
THE FIRST NOEL
Psalm 24, #755
*Scripture
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
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FELLOWSHIP
MISSIONS
Spring Wednesday Night Supper January 10 – May 9. Prepay for the 18 weeks and save $1.00 off the adult and $.50 off the child meal cost. Pay via credit card online, with a check or cash at the check-in table. The cost for Wednesday Night Supper is $8.00 for an adult meal, $5.00 for a child meal (3-8) and family maximum is $26.00. Children under 3 eat for free. Make weekly reservations via a pew card, email to foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org, or phone 770-542-1663 by noon each Monday. Bridge Group The Thursday Afternoon Bridge Group meets in the Young Adult Suite on the second and fourth Thursdays from 12:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Men and women, young adults to seniors, are welcome. For more information, contact Alan Raby, 770-3933293.
Christmas Tree Recycling If you live in the 30328, 30338, 30346, or 30350 zip code, the Boy Scouts of Troop 266 at Dunwoody UMC are here to help. For $10, we will responsibly recycle your tree. Just go to trees.troop266.us and sign up today. Place your tree at the curb of your house, cleared of all lights and decorations, by 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, and we’ll take care of the rest. Human Trafficking Forum February 6, 7:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. This forum will educate attendees on the atrocities of human trafficking and its particular impact in Georgia. This event is open to the community and childcare is available. Contact Asheley.bumgardner@dunwoodyumc.org. International Missions 2018 January 17, 7:00 p.m., Asbury room. An informational meeting with details about