ANNOUNCEMENTS Contact JoAnn Akers with questions, akersjoann@gmail.com or 678-352-8334. Stephen Ministry We provide care for people experiencing a major crisis or for people weighed down by the little things in life. It’s free. It’s confidential. It can make a difference in your life. Contact Pat DeBolt, 770-396-6836.
FELLOWSHIP Wednesday Night Supper Entrees: Italian Chicken, Taco Casserole. Make weekly reservations via a pew card, email to foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org or phone 770-542-1663 by noon each Monday. Mid-Life Singles Hike Sunday, March 11, 12:30 p.m., DUMC parking lot. Hike at the Roswell Mill/Vickery Creek trails. After the hike, lunch at Moxie Burger. Contact James Dovel, jamesdovel@comcast.net
NURSERY MINISTRY At the Movies Spring Break Camp Monday – Thursday, April 2-5, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Spend spring break at a fun, movie -themed half-day camp for ages two kindergarten. Open to both members and non-members. Contact Usha Raghavan, usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Trailblazers Painting Rampage Sunday, March 18, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Bring your inner artist and let's get creative please wear clothes to paint in! The registration link is on the children's calendar page. Please bring $5 for pizza. Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 25, 12:15 p.m. Lunch provided by the church followed by crafts, egg hunts and a petting zoo. Registration is open! www.dunwoodyumc.org/children VBS/God Squad 2018 - Rolling River Rampage June 11-14. To register, visit dunwoodyumc.org/children.
YOUTH MINISTRY High School Senior Recognition March 23 is the deadline to submit the name and photo of seniors. Graduates will be recognized on Sunday, May 6 during the Youth Sunday Service. We would love for every senior to be represented. Please contact Brooke Freeman 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 for more info.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY Women of the Word (W.O.W.) Goliath Wednesday mornings, beginning March 21, 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Room 258/259, cost for Book: $10. In this six-session video Bible study, Pastor Louie Giglio uncovers a newfound twist in the classic story of David and Goliath. Register at www.dunwoodyumc.org/goliath. United Methodist Women Highlight: Working Women’s Network A UMW small group for working women either retired or still in the workforce. We focus on fellowship and supporting one another as sisters in Christ. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Contact Shirley Layne at shirley.layne@gmail.com or 404-388-8815.
FIFTY FIVE PLUS Murder Mystery Party Friday, March 16, 2:00 p.m., Parlor. "My Alma Martyr" will bring back memories of past class reunions but with suspense and drama. Can you find the clues and solve the case? The setting is the 50th reunion for the class of 1958. Bring your high school or college pictures or yearbooks (any year). The cost is $5. Register and pay online at dunwoodyumc.org/55+ or call Mary Ruffin at 770-542-1675, due by March 13. Economic Update Tuesday, March 20, 6:30 p.m., Wesley Room. DUMC member Armand Glassman, CPA, CFP will present economic information that may be helpful for all. We will analyze what happened in 2017 and what may be on the horizon in 2018. Bring family and friends who want fresh perspectives on the markets and economy. For more information, contact Kathy Brockman at 770-542-1677 or kathy.brockman@dunwoodyumc.org.
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, March 11, 2018 Discover DUMC Young Adult Leadership Council Meeting Bells Aflame Youth Handbell Choir Rehearsal Youth Choir Rehearsal Disciple 2 Sunday Night Live HS Sophomore Girls Small Group Monday, March 12, 2018 Fitness Classes PALS Wed. Night Programing Task Force Women's Choir Rehearsal Family, Living, and Giving UMW Circle VFW Post 10822 Luncheon Fitness Classes Chess Club Called Finance Meeting Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal Women's AA Stephen Ministry Book Club Girl Scout Leader Meeting Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Junior Boys Small Group Fitness Classes UMW Moms on the Grow Christian Yoga UMW Bible Study UMW Serving and Sharing WOW Bible Study Breaking The Code UMW Next Steps Group UMW Spiritual Growth Circle UMW Working Women's Network Meeting An Evening with Adam Hamilton Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Fit 4 Christ Fitness Classes Atlanta Community Food Bank Living As A Covenant Community Mission Study 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 High School Bible Study Divorce Care Faith Focus Wed Night Ladies Bible Study Lenten Study Faith Focus Men's Bible Study Chancel Choir Rehearsal WOW Restless Youth Praise Band Practice Thursday, March 15, 2018 Seniorcizers Christian Yoga World War II Roundtable The Church Network Knitting Friday, March 16, 2018 Fitness Classes Pryme Tymers 'Host A Murder Mystery' Men's AA Saturday, March 17, 2018 General Board of Global Ministries
Senior Pastor: Rev. Dan Brown Associate Pastors: Rev. Josh Amerson, Rev. Kathy Brockman, Rev. Jenna Kennedy, Rev. David Melton and Rev. Sonny Walden
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4TH SUNDAY IN LENT MARCH 11, 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
MORNING PRAYER AND HOLY COMMUNION
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*Call to Praise and Prayer Pastor: Let us worship God, who has done great things. People: We rejoice in our God, who made a way through the desert of this world. Pastor: Let us worship God, who has caused streams of mercy to flow in the wasteland. People: We are the people God has formed through Christ; we worship him, and we rejoice! Pastor: Let us worship God in spirit and in truth. People: We praise God for the grace that has saved us. All: Alleluia! We rejoice!
*Hymn #369
Blessed Assurance
ASSURANCE
Psalm 130 #848
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE Songs of Praise
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT
Forever
Scout Sunday Today we recognize the Girl Scouts of the USA and Boy Scouts of America. The Boy Scouts were established at Dunwoody UMC in 1951 and Troop 266 has thrived here ever since. Eleven Girl Scout troops are connected to DUMC and meet in the Scout Lodge regularly. We are grateful for the spirit of service and volunteerism these boys, girls, and adult leaders bring to DUMC.
Come Thou Fount Greet Your Neighbor Words of Welcome Song of Praise
WORSHIP Whom Shall I Fear
Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading
Avery Watts
Matthew 6:25-34
Prayer of Thanksgiving O Lord our God, who supplies us with countless blessings, lift up our hearts in gratitude and thanksgiving. Help us to remember the gifts we seldom notice, the abundance we take for granted, the rich possibilities you provide. For our daily bread, for water that is pure, for houses to live in and friends to enjoy, we give you humble thanks. For beauty and fruitfulness, for healing and hope, for the comfort of your presence, we lift our voices in joyful praise now and always. Amen.
*Scripture
Matthew 6:25-34
Sue Cunnold page 1176
Meditation
Worry
Rev. Jenna Kennedy
Prayers for Others and the Lord's Prayer Tithes and Offerings Sermon
Never Once Worry
Rev. Dan Brown
(Enemies of the Spirit, Part 4)
Song of Praise
Trust and Obey
Benediction
(Enemies of the Spirit, Part 4) Assisting Today
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
O, Divine Redeemer
Gounod
Hugh Winn and Sidnei Alferes, tenors Ah! Turn me not away, receive me, tho’ unworthy! Hear Thou my cry, behold, Lord, my distress! Answer me from thy throne; haste Thee, Lord, to mine aid, Thy pity show in my deep anguish! Let not the sword of vengeance smite me, tho’ righteous thine anger, O Lord! Shield me in danger, O regard me! On Thee, Lord, alone will I call. O, divine Redeemer! I pray Thee, grant me pardon, and remember not my sins! Forgive me. Night gathers round my soul; fearful, I cry to Thee; Come to mine aid, O Lord! Haste Thee, Lord, haste to help me! Hear my cry! Save me, Lord, in Thy mercy; Save, in the day of retribution, from Death shield Thou me, O my God! O, divine Redeemer, have mercy! Help me, my Savior!
Holy Communion #12 *Hymn # 381
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
*Passing of the Peace *Stand as you are able.
Assisting Today Boy Scouts: Daniel Park, Charlie Frame
BRADBURY
Girl Scouts: Julia Dunn, Raleigh Collins, Hannah Lang, Addison Lang, Yardley Provow, Katherine Taylor Boy Scouts: Ben Tocio, Christian Tocio, Avery Watts, Andrew Watkins
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Prayer Concerns Ben Bailey, Brian DeChant, Deb Jansen, Bob Hallenberg, Rev. Melton McNeill, Lloyd Netherton, Melina Petriccione, Alberta Petersen, Sharon Stout, Ricki Vann, Dot Yates Christian Sympathy Joe and Pam Seegars on the death of his father, Joe Seegars, Sr.; grandfather of Gretchen and Henry, on February 27, 2018. Ruth Ellen and Roy Wilkinson on the death of her mother, Margaret Wagner, on March 3, 2018. Rosebud on the Altar In honor of Gideon Cianfichi, son of Adam and Rachel Cianfichi, born February 16, 2018.
Acolyte Ministry The acolyte ministry is open to late elementary children and youth. Consider joining this special team! Contact Elizabeth Lamback, ehlamback@gmail.com.
GROWTH
Lenten Study Wednesdays, March 14, and 21, and Thursday March 29, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Join Rev. Josh Amerson in a study of Walter Brueggmann's devotional guide, A Way Other Than Our Own, through this season of Lent. Contact MISSIONS maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc.org CAC Pantry After church today, get your custom grocery for more information. When Was God with Me? bag and list of urgent needs. On Sunday, Friday, March 23 and March 30, 10:30 a.m. March 18, return the filled bag to the second floor alcove of the Activities Building 12:00 p.m., Thomas Coke Room. Come share or to the Parlor side of the narthex. Contact a story of the work, the miracles and the guidance of the Holy Spirit in your life. susan.farrow@dunwoodyumc.org. Workshop led by Glenda Joiner, Atlanta Food Bank ventriloquist, and Shannon Whiting, teacher. March 13, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Meet Restored: Finding Redemption in Our Mess under the Portico to carpool. Spend the Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., April 4 morning helping others with a trip to the – May 9, and Wednesday evenings 7:00 p.m. Atlanta Community Food Bank to package - 8:30 p.m., April 4 – May 9, Asbury Room. food for the needy. Contact Alan Shinn, Rev. David Melton leads a study of Dr. Tom awshinn49@gmail.com. Berlin’s book, Restored: Finding Redemption Trinity Table in Our Mess. This book shows us when we Sunday, March 18. Help is needed, from preparing or donating food to serving on site focus on the cross as a place to surrender that day. Contact Samantha Faklaris to sign control, that we can leave our mess and find up, samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org. spiritual restoration and true redemption. To register, contact Smart Kid, Smart Lunch Spring Break maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc.org Lunches Volunteers needed to make 35 sandwiches SUPPORT per day and deliver them to Hightower Elementary on April 2 – April 6, between Prayer Ministry 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. To sign up, contact Our DUMC Prayer Intercessors lift prayer cassie.odom@dunwoodyumc.org or needs and requests to God on behalf of samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org. others. If you or someone you know needs Habitat for Humanity prayer, please contact the Prayer Ministry April 19-21 and 25-28. Join us for our third confidentially at prayer@dunwoodyumc.org Blitz Build and 28th home! Invite coor 770-671-8239. workers, friends and family members to Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group take a day off to build. Register now at Second Thursday of the month, 10:00 a.m. dunwoodyumc.atlantahabitat.volunteerhub. 11:30 a.m., Wesley Room. If you have a com. loved one suffering from Alzheimer's or any Package of Hope of the other dementias, such as vascular or Saturday, March 24, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Parkinson's dementia, there is a confidential Youth Area. Distribute non-perishable food caring support group. Contact JoAnn Akers that will feed a family of four for several with questions, akersjoann@gmail.com or days to help families work through tough 678-352-8334. financial times. Complimentary coffee and Grief and Loss Support Group pastries available. Please contact Cindy Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Hatcher, cindywhatcher@gmail.com. 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.