ANNOUNCEMENTS FELLOWSHIP Wednesday Night Supper Make weekly reservations via a pew card, email to foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org, or phone 770-542-1663 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, 770-393-3293.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Save the Date for VBS/God Squad 2018 June 11-14, 2018 Registration Info coming soon! Interested in serving? Email megan.batcheller@dunwoodyumc.org.
YOUTH MINISTRY Super Bowl Party & Chili Cook-off Tonight! 6:00 p.m.-Halftime, Youth Area. Join us for chili, entertainment and of course the Super Bowl! Anyone 6th-12th grade is welcome. Contact the youth staff with questions: Karen.bass@dunwoodyumc.org, montana.hamby@dunwoodyumc.org, brooke.freeman@dunwoodyumc.org Middle School Mission Trip Informational Meeting February 11, 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. This year our middle school students visit Birmingham, AL for service projects and learning about the city. Contact Montana with questions: montana.hamby@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. After Hours - Thursday, February 8, 8:00 p.m., Moondog Growlers. Enjoy craft beer and pizza while the panelists discuss "Are Christians called to be Communists?". Mentor Foster Care Teens - Saturday, February 10, 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Help us host lunch and game day for the teens of UMC Children's Home. Kickball - Sign up now for spring kickball. Games at Hammond Park on Tuesday nights starting in March. Email DUMCYA@gmail.com for more info.
as Anne 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 starting today from 9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. outside the Parlor. Contact Valerie Scott, scottfour@bellsouth.net, for more information. United Methodist Women Highlight: Moms on the Grow Moms on the Grow, a UMW small group for mothers with infants or preschoolers, would love to meet you! Our meetings focus on growing spiritually while meeting the everyday demands of motherhood. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 9:15 a.m. in the Parlor. Contact Casey Drake at casey_drake@hotmail.com for more information. Childcare provided with a reservation.
FIFTY FIVE PLUS Hall of Famers Friday, February 9, 9:00 a.m., Epworth Room. Join this Methodist Men’s group. Ralph Freeman will share his message in songs. Please RSVP to 770-399-1887. New Friends Monday, February 12, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., Ruscello at Nordstrom. Reservations due by noon on February 10. We are a group of widowed friends (men and women) who enjoy lunch out on the second Monday of each month. To RSVP or find out more, please contact Betty Moreland at 770-6418519. Valentine’s Dinner and Show Tuesday, February 13, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Valentine dinner and a tribute performance of The Rat Pack featuring Dr. Pat Sallarulo as Frank Sinatra. Dinner will be followed by the show. Cost, $20 by Monday, February 5. To register and pay go to www.dunwoodyumc.org/55+, or contact Mary Ruffin at 770-542-1675 or mary.ruffin@dunwoodyumc.org. 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.
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
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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 Prayer Line: 770-671-8239 prayer@dunwoodyumc.org Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS Sunday, February 04, 2018 Young Adult Leadership Council Meeting Feed and Seed - February Bells Aflame Youth Handbell Choir Rehearsal Youth Choir Rehearsal Disciple 2 Sunday Night Live Monday, February 05, 2018 Fitness Classes PALS Women's Choir Rehearsal Fitness Classes Chess Club @DUMC Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal Women's AA DUMW Board Meeting Tuesday, February 06, 2018 Junior Boys Small Group Fitness Classes UMW Moms on the Grow Christian Yoga WOW Bible Study Breaking The Code Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association AVVBA Board Meeting Worship Committee Human Trafficking Forum Wednesday, February 07, 2018 Fit 4 Christ Fitness Classes WOW Restless - Because You Were Made for More Disciple 1 Fast Track Not A Silent Night Leadership Roundtable 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 Mid-Week Moments Communion Service Divorce Care Divorce Care for Kids Faith Focus Wed Night Ladies Bible Study Disciple 1 Fast Track Faith Focus Men's Bible Study Chancel Choir Rehearsal Not a Silent Night WOW Goliath Must Fall by Louie Giglio Thursday, February 08, 2018 Seniorcizers Christian Yoga Alzheimer/Dementia American Legion Post 134 Fitness Classes Bridge Dunwoody UMC Youth Basketball NAMI Basics Knitting Great Decisions After Hours Friday, February 09, 2018
Fitness Classes Kindergym & Carpool Hall of Famers Monthly Breakfast Mtg. Men's AA
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5TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY FEBRUARY 4, 2018 8:45 A.M.
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A Dynamic Christian Community of Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ! 1548 Mt. Vernon Road | Dunwoody, GA | www.dunwoodyumc.org
WOMEN’S MINISTRY Women of Grace Dinner Monday, February 26, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. This year's guest speaker is Anne Beiler the creator of Auntie Anne's Pretzels. Join us
11:30AM 12:00PM 4:15PM 5:00PM 5:00PM 5:30PM
Senior Pastor: Rev. Dan Brown Associate Pastors: Rev. Josh Amerson, Rev. Kathy Brockman, Rev. Jenna Kennedy, Rev. David Melton and Rev. Sonny Walden
SUN-
MORNING PRAYER AND HOLY COMMUNION
DAY,
*Call to Praise and Prayer Pastor: Come and worship, all you who love and serve the Lord; People: Outsiders and insiders, old-timers and newcomers, the young, old and the in-between. Leader: Come as you are, All: For this is God’s house—a house of prayer for all people, and God welcomes each one who comes. *Hymn # 62
All Creatures of Our God and King LASST UNS ERFREUEN (vv. 1-2, 4, 7)
Prayer of Thanksgiving Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all that you’ve done for us. We thank you for the splendor of the whole creation, for the wonder of life, and for the mystery of love. We thank you for the blessing of family and friends, and for the loving care which surrounds us on every side. We thank you for our successes, which satisfy and delight us — but also for the disappointments and failures that lead us to acknowledge our dependence on you alone. Above all, we thank you for your Son, Jesus Christ — for the truth of his Word and the example of his life. We thank you for his dying, through which he overcame death — and for his rising to life again, in which we are raised to the life of your Kingdom. Loving God, may we — at all times and in all places — give thanks to you in all things. Amen.
Meditation
Genesis 1:27-31, 2:15
Jerry Rhea
Our Relationship with Creation Rev. Sonny Walden (In the Beginning, Part 4)
Prayers of the People After each prayer, the Leader will conclude: Lord, in your mercy, and all may respond, Hear our prayer. 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
My Faith, It Is an Oaken Staff
Swiss, arr. Van Camp
Lauren Heidingsfelder, mezzo-soprano
Holy Communion #12 *Hymn # 152
Songs of Praise
I Sing the Almighty Power of God
FOREST GREEN
*Passing of the Peace *Stand as you are able. Ushers: David Grider – Head Usher, Scott Ackaway, Robb Draughon, David Jacoppo
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT
Indescribable
Greet Your Neighbor Welcome and Announcements 2018 Annual Campaign
Tony and Kelly DelCampo
2018 Annual Campaign Kick-off Today, 2018 Annual Campaign co-chairs Tony and Kelly DelCampo share with us how our programs and ministries take place because of the gifts you choose to offer – financial gifts as well as your time, service and talent. Your estimate of giving helps us plan and manage our budget to support our vision to be a dynamic Christian community of fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Please prayerfully consider what your estimate will be and return your card to the church or complete it online at dunwoodyumc.org/estimate2018 by February 25.
WORSHIP Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading
Psalm 111, #832
*Scripture
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
Genesis 1:27-31, 2:15
Elaine Krehmeyer
Prayers for Others and the Lord's Prayer Tithes and Offerings Sermon
Creation Hymn Our Relationship with Creation
Rev. Dan Brown
(In the Beginning, Part 4)
Holy Communion Song of Praise
Holy, Holy, Holy All Creatures of Our God and King
Benediction
CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS Prayer Concerns Ben Bailey, Noah Byrd, Brian DeChant, Betsy Gentry, Mary Beth Gibbs, Bob Hallenberg, Lossie Harrell, Liz Hill, Melina Petriccione, Dave Philpot, Dianne Pike, Shirley Sheppard, Sharon Stout, Joyce Wray Christian Sympathy Tracy and Julie Barrett on the death of his father, Perry Barrett; grandfather of Kate, Lauryn and Lucy on January 26, 2018. Wade and Sally Wright on the death of their son-in-law, Ted Barry; husband of Laurie Wright Barry and father of Hugh and Peter on January 11, 2018. Congratulations Joe and Kimberly Kaiser on the birth of their son, Jack Christian Kaiser, born on January 25, 2018. Flowers on the Altar In memory of Patty Moncrief for her 51st birthday by the Anders and Neel families. (Contemporary)
Ash Wednesday February 14, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary. 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 770-5421675 or mary.ruffin@dunwoodyumc.org.
MISSIONS Human Trafficking Forum Tuesday, February 6, 7:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Guest speakers Amanda Gulli, FBI, and Mary Frances Bowley, Founder and Executive Director of Wellspring Living, 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 with prior reservations. For more information contact asheley.bumgardner@dunwoodyumc.org. International Missions Information Meeting February 12, 7:00 p.m., Wesley Room. Hear details about 2018 mission trips and sign up. Travel to Costa Rica July 28 - August 4 or travel to Guatemala from August 18 -25. For more information, contact asheley.bumgardner@dunwoodyumc.org. Atlanta Food Bank February 14, 8:30 a.m., meet under the Portico to carpool down to ACFB, where we will package food for the needy. Share your love this Valentine's Day with a trip to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. We will be back around 12:30 p.m. Contact Alan Shinn, awshinn49@gmail.com, for details. Spring Consignment Sale Saturday, February 24, Gym. Consign, volunteer or shop with us! 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.
GROWTH 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.
SUPPORT Grief and Loss Support Group The Grief and Loss support group meets the 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 678352-8334. 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, 770-3966836, to connect with our Stephen Ministers. DivorceCare Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Parlor. DivorceCare is a small group which supports those dealing with a 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, 770-5421645. Contact Cathy Wright for more information at 404-509-6656 or at kd111649@gmail.com.