THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS Sunday, February 18, 2018 Radical Hospitality Training Disciple 2 Monday, February 19, 2018 Fitness Classes Women's Choir Rehearsal Fitness Classes Dunwoody Garden Club-Setup Chess Club @DUMC Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal Women's AA The New Book Club Tuesday, February 20, 2018 Junior Boys Small Group Fitness Classes Dunwoody Garden Club Christian Yoga WOW Bible Study Breaking The Code Worship Meeting Transitional Housing Mtg Grief Support Group Retiring on Your Terms NAMI Support Groups Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Fit 4 Christ Fitness Classes Spring Consignment Sale UMW Heart & Home WOW Restless Disciple 1 Fast Track Li'l Lambs Rehearsal Promise Kids Tone Chimes Rehearsal Cherub Boys and Girls Rehearsal Carol Choir Rehearsal Grace Kids Wednesday Night Supper Musica Gloria Rehearsal Crusader Choir Rehearsal Divorce Care Faith Focus Ladies Bible Study Lenten Study Disciple 1 Fast Track Faith Focus Men's Bible Study Chancel Choir Rehearsal WOW Goliath Must Fall Thursday, February 22, 2018 Seniorcizers 8:30AM Christian Yoga Bridge Dunwoody UMC Campus Crawl Knitting Great Decisions Big Book Study Friday, February 23, 2018 Fitness Classes Spalding Garden Club Meeting VBS Preview Party Men's AA Saturday, February 24, 2018 Spring Consignment Sale
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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. 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 Prayer Line: 770-671-8239 prayer@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 IN LENT FEBRUARY 18, 2018 11:05 A.M.
A Dynamic Christian Community of Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ! 1548 Mt. Vernon Road | Dunwoody, GA | www.dunwoodyumc.org
Traditional Worship THE GATHERING Prelude
I Call to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ, BWV 639
Bach
Chiming of the Hour Introit
Lenten Call to Worship
Walden
Chancel Choir
*Call to Worship Pastor: Come, brothers and sisters, and gather in the name of Christ; People: May we be reconciled with one another and with our God! Pastor: Blessed are those who walk in the way of the Lord; People: And happy are those who seek and find His peace!
*Affirmation of Faith #881
Lift High the Cross
CRUCIFER 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
SPORTS AND LEISURE MINISTRY Pickleball Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Gym. Join us for Pickleball, a great way to be active and social for all ages. All equipment is provided. All levels welcome. Don't know how to play? Our regular Pickleballers will be happy to teach you. Open to the community. Free.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING *Processional Hymn #159
meal in the company of fellow servers. Contact Peggy Browne at 404-731-8762 or brownep46@yahoo.com. Wednesday Night Supper Entrees: Chicken Tenders, St. Louis Ribs Make weekly reservations via a pew card, email to foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org, or phone 770542-1663 by noon each Monday. Thursday Afternoon Bridge Group Second and fourth Thursdays, 12:45 - 3:15 p.m., Young Adult Suite. Men and women, young adults to seniors, are welcome. Contact Alan Raby, 770393-3293.
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 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.
VBS Preview Party/Family Movie Night February 23, 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Young Adult Suite. Join us for Pocahontas and preview of this year’s VBS. Consignment Sale volunteer shoppers: Leave your kids with us while you shop, then join in the fun once you're done! Register at dunwoodyumc.org/children. VBS/God Squad 2018- Rolling River Rampage June 11-14, 2018 Registration is OPEN! Please visit the DUMC website; click the VBS/God Squad link on the calendar page to register. Select "add additional" upon initial completion to register for multiple children/programs.
YOUTH MINISTRY High School Mission Trip Meeting March 11, 9:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Area. High School Students (COMPLETED 9th - 12th grade by this summer) will go to Mountain TOP in Tennessee and can choose from July 15-21 or July 22-28. Middle School Mission Trip Meeting March 18, 9:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Area. Middle School Students (COMPLETED 6th 8th grade by this summer) will go to Birmingham, Alabama the week of June 17-22. Contact Brooke, brooke.freeman@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. Kickball - Sign up now for spring kickball. Games at Hammond Park on Tuesday nights starting in March. Email DUMCYA@gmail.com. Dodgeball Tournament - Saturday, February 24 at 5 p.m. Email DUMCYA@gmail.com for more info.
BACON Brothers Around Christ - Tuesday, February 27, 7:30 p.m., Moondog Growlers. Men's group in our 20s and 30s. Come hang out and discuss a theological podcast. Gracetime - Tuesday, February 27, 7 p.m., Young Adult Suite. Young women of faith gathering for fellowship, spiritual growth and creative outreach.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY Women of Grace Dinner Monday, February 26, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Anne Beiler, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, discusses her memoir, Twist of Faith, and shares her personal journey with us. Seat sales available Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. outside the Fellowship Hall and on Sundays from 9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. outside the Parlor. Contact Valerie Scott, scottfour@bellsouth.net UMW Mission Study Thursday March 7 and March 14, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Wesley Room. Living as a Covenant Community is a UMW mission study facilitated by Rev. Kathy Brockman. Learn how through the divine covenants made by God with our ancestors, and thus with us will transform our faith and our lives. For more information contact JoAnn Akers at akersjoann@gmail.com. United Methodist Women Highlight: Next Steps A new UMW small group for mothers with elementary aged children, invites you to join them! Our focus is on growing in faith through short studies and fun fellowship activities and outings. We meet the second Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30p.m. Nursery provided. Contact Erin Griffin engriff@yahoo.com or Leigh Cohen leighkcohen@gmail.com for details!
FIFTY FIVE PLUS Retiring on Your Own Terms Join us on Tuesday, February 20, 6:30 p.m., Wesley Room as we discuss the worries, dreams and timeline and look to the future of your retirement, in terms of financial confidence. Bill Grubbs, CFP®, APMA®, is a financial advisor specializing in retirement planning. This is a workshop you don't want to miss. Contact Kathy Brockman at 770-5421677 or kathy.brockman@dunwoodyumc.org for more information. 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. No reservation required. Call our certified instructor, Jean Kennedy, 770-804-1202.
Announcements | February 18, 2018 Complete details at www.dunwoodyumc.org. Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Sign up to receive our weekly eConnections.
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
GROWTH
Final Week for Estimate of Giving Did you know that our church provides transitional housing for two homeless families? Did you know that we provide thousands of sandwiches to needy school children? These are just two examples of how your financial support of the 2018 Annual Campaign, regardless of the amount, will help us impact even more lives in 2018. Your annual giving supports DUMC’s ongoing ministries, missions and operating budget. If you haven’t completed your estimate, there’s still time. Please return your estimate of giving card to the church office, place it in the offering plate or complete it online at dunwoody.umc.org/estimate2018 by February 25.
Lenten Study Wednesdays, beginning February 21, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wesley Room. Join Rev. Josh Amerson in a study of Walter Brueggmann’s devotional guide, A Way Other Than Our Own, through this season of Lent. To reserve a spot, contact maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc.org. An Evening with Adam Hamilton Tuesday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sanctuary. Adam Hamilton, renowned author and senior pastor of Church of the Resurrection, presents his new book, Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope in Troubled Times. Register at dunwoodyumc.org/unafraid. Cost is $16, which includes the book. Childcare is available through reservation only. Breaking the Code Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Thomas Coke Room. Bruce Metzger in Breaking the Code will help readers discern God's message. After studying for 11 weeks, the Book of Revelation may become your favorite book in the Bible. To register, email sagilbert2@yahoo.com or text 770-364-8564.
WORSHIP Acolyte Ministry The acolyte ministry is open to late elementary children and youth. Consider joining this special team! Contact Elizabeth Lamback, ehlamback@gmail.com. Easter Lily Ordering Order an Easter Lily in honor or in memory of someone to be displayed during worship Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. The deadline to order is Sunday, March 4, 2018. The cost is $10 each. Visit our website to order and pay online. Contact Mary Ruffin at 770-542-1675 or mary.ruffin@dunwoodyumc.org
MISSIONS Spring Consignment Sale Saturday, February 24, Gym. All consigned items (except large items) will be donated at the end of the sale, and consignors will now receive 75% of their sales. Contact consignment.sale@gmail.com with questions. International Missions This year we are offering two adult mission trip opportunities. The first is to Costa Rica from July 28 - August 4 and the second trip is to Guatemala August 18-25. If you missed February's information meeting but are still interested in participating, please contact asheley.bumgardner@dunwoodyumc.org. CAC Pantry Collections have changed. We will collect urgent pantry needs for the CAC once per quarter. Get your custom grocery bag and list of urgent needs during service on Sunday, March 11. Fill and return the bag Sunday, March 18 to the second floor alcove of the activities building or to the Parlor narthex. Contact asheley.bumgardner@dunwoodyumc.org.
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
Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown (Hymn 387, vv. 1, 2, 4)
SUPPORT Grief and Loss Support Group Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Room 253. This group is designed to help those who have lost loved ones, no matter when that might have occurred. Contact JoAnn Akers with questions, akersjoann@gmail.com or 678-3528334. Stephen Ministry You can play an important role in our Stephen Ministry because you may know of a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or relative who is going through a difficult time who could benefit from the support of a Stephen Minister. Call Pat DeBolt, 770396-6836, to connect with our Stephen Ministers. DivorceCare Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Parlor. DivorceCare is a small group which supports those who are dealing with divorce. DivorceCare for Kids, ages 5 through 12, runs concurrently in Room 241. Nursery for children 5 and under is available by calling in advance, 770-542-1645. Contact Cathy Wright for more information at 404-509-6656 or at kd111649@gmail.com.
FELLOWSHIP Volunteers for Women of Grace Calling all men! Volunteer to serve dinner at the Women of Grace Dinner on Monday, February 26 arriving at 5:30 p.m. Servers will enjoy the same
Trad. Scottish Melody
Hugh Winn, tenor
*Doxology #95 *Scripture Lesson Anthem
OLD 100th
Matthew 5:21-26 Thou Knowest Lord, the Secrets of Our Hearts
page 1174
Purcell
Chancel Choir Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts; shut not Thy merciful ear unto our prayer; but spare us, Lord, most holy, O God most mighty! O holy and most merciful Savior, Thou most worthy Judge eternal, suffer us not at our last hour, for any pains of death to fall from Thee. Amen.
Sermon
Anger (Enemies of the Spirit, Part 1)
Rev. Dan Brown
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Prayer Concerns
SENDING FORTH
Ben Bailey, Noah Byrd, Brian DeChant, Nancy Fossett, Betsy Gentry, Bob Hallenberg, Melina Petriccione, Shirley Sheppard, Anne Criscillis, Alberta Petersen, Delaine Dinsmore Frontier
Invitation to Christian Discipleship *Hymn of Dedication #357
Just As I Am, Without One Plea (vv. 1, 5, 6)
WOODWORTH
Christian Sympathy Family and friends of Betty Lewis Marshall on her death on February 5, 2018.
Altar Flowers *Charge and Benediction *Response Hymn #431 *Postlude
In memory of Brent Jackson Walker with our love, Mother, Mike, Debra and kids. (Contemporary)
Let There Be Peace on Earth Fantasia in G Minor, BWV 532
WORLD PEACE 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 Ushers Doug Horst – Head Usher, Meredith Barclay, Elizabeth Crawford, Carl Giametta, Phil Haverfield, John Jokerst, Bob Morris, Sean Penn, Tuck Perkins, Jerry Rhea, John Richie, Van Smith Acolytes DJ Bassett, Maddox Dempsey, Daniel Dixon, Peter Dixon