ANNOUNCEMENTS NURSERY MINISTRY SUMMER FUN! The nursery will offer care for children ages 6‐months through 5‐years with 10 weeks of themed camps and weekday Drop‐In. Contact our Nursery Director, Usha Raghavan at usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org or 770 ‐394‐0675 ext. 131.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY VBS AND GOD SQUAD June 19‐22, 9:00‐12:15 (M‐Th) Registra on is open on the website. VBS $20 (T‐shirt and CD) /God Squad $60
YOUTH MINISTRY SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS If you have been ac ve in the church and community and would like to apply, visit dunwoodyumc.org/youth. Email Andrew with any ques ons.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY UPCOMING EVENTS: www.facebook.com/DUMCYA St. Patrick’s Day Party ‐ March 17, contact julialarge1@gmail.com . Kickball ‐ March 23 at Hammond Park. Contact lskeen33@gmail.com Harvest for the Hungry ‐ March 25, 10 a.m. ‐12 p.m. harves ng spring crops for the Concrete Jungle urban farm. GraceTime Retreat ‐ April 28‐30 Contact keatonunc@yahoo.com NEW CLASS FOR RECENT GRADUATES Sunday school class for recent graduates/ early 20s. A safe space to ask ques ons, voice doubts, and find God in a modern world. Every Sunday, 10:30 a.m., Young Adult Suite. Contact Laura Keen with ques ons.
SPORTS AND LEISURE SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE For boys in 1st through 6th grades and girls in 3rd through 6th grade. Four‐week sessions‐ choose from June and July. Leagues meet Mon/Wed or Tues/Thu. Space limited. $150 through April 1, $165 a er April 1. Contact michelle.spitz@dunwoodyumc.org.
FELLOWSHIP FIRST TIME GUESTS If this is your first me visi ng DUMC, please stop by one of the welcome desks, located outside of the Sanctuary or ac vi es building, for a gi from us.
UMW BIBLE STUDY ‐ Wesley Rm, 3/14, 9:30 a.m. FAMILY LIVING AND GIVING ‐ Rm 254, 3/13, 11 a.m. HEART AND HOME ‐ Youth Area, DUMC, 3/15, 10 a.m. MOMS ON THE GROW ‐ Parlor, 3/14, 9:15 a.m. PERSONAL GROWTH & SHARING ‐ Young Adult Suite, 3/14, 9:30 a.m. SERVING TOGETHER ‐ Wesley Rm, 3/14, 1:30 p.m. SPIRITUAL GROWTH ‐ WAR, 3/14, 6:30 p.m. WORKING WOMEN'S NETWORK ‐ Arts and Cra s Rm, 3/14, 7 p.m. THE FARTHEST SHORE March 19 at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dunwoody UMC and the Atlanta Boy Choir present the U.S. premiere of Paul Mealor’s "The Farthest Shore", a new oratorio for soloists, choir, brass quintet, and organ. GREETING CARD MINISTRY We need volunteers to send cards to people who are sick or have lost loved ones. Cards, names and contact informa on are provided for your use. Contact Rev. Kathy Brockman if you're interested at kathy.brockman@dunwoodyumc.org.
GROWTH HOLY WEEK: THE WEEK THAT CHANGED THE WORLD Led by Dr. Charles Page, II, Academic Dean, The Jerusalem Ins tute for Biblical Explora on. Begins Sunday, March 26 ‐ 28 from 7:00 p.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. A discussion on topics like Miracles and Ministry in Judea, Palm Sunday, The Last Supper, The Trial of Jesus. $10 per evening or $25 for all 3 nights. Email polly.frederick@dunwoodyumc.org. Child care provided upon request. Call Usha Raghavan at 770‐394‐0675.
STEPHEN MINISTRY Stephen Ministers are trained, caring Chris ans who know how to listen and support others. If you or someone you know would like a Stephen Minister call, Pat DeBolt, 770‐396‐6836. GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP GriefShare is a confiden al, caring support group and we meet on the second and fourth Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Wesley Room. Contact JoAnn Akers, 678‐352‐8334 or akersjoann@gmail.com. DIVORCECARE This support group is for people who are going through, may go through or have gone through a divorce. Join at any me on
Wednesday Night Dinner: Pork Pica a * Chicken and Broccoli Casserole * Assorted Vegetables * Salad Bar * Dessert * Beverages
ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. through April 14 in Rm 254. Cost is $20.00. Contact Cathy Wright, kd111649@gmail.com (404) 509‐ 6656. Contact Usha Raghavan, Nursery Director at 770‐394‐0675, ext. 131 for childcare. VISUAL ARTS IN THE LIBRARY We invite you to view artwork by Mary Phillips and an informal "Meet & Greet" in the Library between services on Sunday, March 12. Her work will be on display from March to the end of April.
CHILDREN IN POVERTY MISSION STUDY Join us for a study on poverty which recognizes that faithful and effec ve ministry with the poor ‐ especially with our children ‐ engages our hearts, heads and hands. This study is sponsored by UMW and led by Rev. Kathy Brockman. Thursday mornings, March 23 and March 30 from 10:00 a.m. ‐ 12:00 p.m. in the Wesley room. Contact JoAnn Akers, akersjoann@gmail.com, (678) 352‐8334. GARDENING Q & A Join Be y and David Alspaugh, DeKalb County Master Gardeners, for a ques on and answer session for your upcoming spring and summer gardens. Monday, March 20 from 7:00‐8:30 pm in rooms 255/7. Contact polly.frederick@dunwoodyumc.org with ques ons or to register.
MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS TRIPS Interna onal Missions not only help you enrich the lives of others with God's work, but also helps bring Christ into your life in ways you didn't know possible through the experiences. DUMC will offer a “family” mission to Panama July 8‐15 and adult missions to Brazil (July 21‐30) and Guatemala (August 19‐26). Planning sessions at 7 p.m. in Room 240/2: Brazil ‐ March 13; Guatemala ‐ March 20 and Panama ‐ March 27. Contact team leaders ram.inc@comcast.net for Brazil, guygris@bellsouth.net for Guatemala and andy@handyandyoutdoors.com for Panama.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Mark your calendar for April 27‐29, May 3 ‐6! Ask your co‐workers to join and par cipate in our 27th house and second blitz build. Contact Jack Whitley at jwhitley47@aol.com. FAMILY PROMISE DUMC is scheduled to host Family Promise March 19‐26. Volunteers needed as onsite hosts and for setup/tear down. Contact Samantha Faklaris at samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org. TRINITY TABLE Sun, March 19th. Please take a moment to go to the link and sign up to help again ‐ whether it's making sandwiches, sweets or buying fruit, snacks or drinks for to go bags...or preparing food and/or serving that a ernoon. h p:// www.signupgenius.com/ go/30e0f4eaaa623a13‐dumc3 BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, March 26 from 8:00 a.m. ‐ 12:00 p.m. in the gym. Reserve a me slot now by visi ng www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: dunwoodyumc), by calling 1‐800‐733‐2767, or by contac ng Polly Frederick at church polly.frederick@dunwoodyumc.org or 770‐394‐0675 ext. 122 HOMEBOUND VISITATION Volunteers are needed to visit church members who are considered to be homebound or otherwise unable to a end church. Please contact Rev. Kathy Brockman for more informa on at kathy.brockman@dunwoodyumc.org or 770‐542‐1677.
HELP FOR A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING RESIDENT A resident is looking for a job closer to home as an office assistant or recep onist in the health care industry in the Roswell area. She has a degree in coding and can help with insurance. We know our DUMC family has contacts far & wide and are hoping someone can help her. Please contact Samantha Faklaris at samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org or Mary Batson at mcbatson13@gmail.com.
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 Senior Pastor: Dan Brown Associate Pastors: Josh Amerson, Kathy Brockman, Jenna Kennedy, David Melton and Sonny Walden Organ: Mary Ruth Solem • Audio Visual: Ed Trundle
MARCH 12, 2017
Happy Anniversary! Each year, Dunwoody United Methodist Church sets aside the second Sunday in March to recognize and celebrate Girl Scout Sunday. Virtually all of us are famil‐ iar with the Girl Scouts. Maybe you par cipated in it when you were a child, or have daughters or granddaughters who are a part of the Girl Scouts. However, even if that is not the case, most of us s ll look forward to our yearly purchase of Girl Scout Cookies. The Girl Scouts was founded by Julie e “Daisy” Gordon Low exactly 105 years ago today… March 12, 1912. It started in Savannah, Georgia. Daisy believed that all girls should be given the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and spir‐ itually. As a result, GSA has as its mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who can make the world a be er place. Today, GSA is the largest volunteer organiza on in the world. It reaches 10 mil‐ lion girls in 145 countries. Here in the United States there are 2 million girl mem‐ bers and approximately 800,000 adult members working primary as volunteers. Our church is proud to have been a part of girl scou ng for many years. We have 14 troops connected with Dunwoody UMC. Through our local Girl Scout troops, girls are discovering their poten al, connec ng with others and taking ac on in their community and world. I know you will join me in being a source of encouragement to these young ladies and to those who are volunteering to help them. Blessings, Dan
SUNDAY, MARCH 12—TRADITIONAL SERVICE Prelude
Varia ons on "Be Thou My Vision" (Hymn 451)
Callahan
Chiming of the Hour Introit
SUNDAY, MARCH 12 —CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
TRADITIONAL SERVICE (CONT.)
Introit on Psalm 130
* Scripture and Gospel Lesson Genesis 1:1‐3; John 17:1a
Children kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to go to Children’s Church. Pick up in the Arts and Cra s Room.
Hymn #92
For the Beauty of the Earth (v. 1)
Pastor: Let us gather now to worship God. People: Let us worship the God who created us. Pastor: Let us gather now to worship God. People: Let us worship the God who is the Almighty presence in this world.
Offertory
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* Processional Hymn #103 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
ST. DENIO
* Affirma on of Faith #881
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 Pon us Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and si eth 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 resurrec on of the body, and the life everlas ng. Amen.
* Gloria Patri #71
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Invita on to Chris an Discipleship
Rev. Dan Brown
(2nd in Series, “I Believe”)
* Hymn of Dedica on #77 How Great Thou Art
Loving and ever‐present God, In mes of joy and in mes of sorrows and challenges, help us feel your presence with us. Give us a faith that looks to the hills, where we will find you, steadfast and sure. Be with us on our journey, that we may walk in your ways with you beside us. Amen.
HOW GREAT THOU ART
The Apostle’s Creed
Laura Keen Rev. Jenna Kennedy
Creed
Sermon
I Believe...in God (2nd in series, “I Believe”)
* Response Hymn #431 * Postlude
Song of Praise Let There Be Peace on Earth
WORLD PEACE
Fugue on "We All Believe in One God" (BWV 680)
Rev. Josh Amerson
Indescribable
Benedic on
Bach
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Tradi onal: Amanda Houston, Paige Pendleton, Talley Pendleton , Liv Pendleton, Amelia Mutert, Abby Faklaris, Hannah Faklaris, Su on Myddelton, Grayson Myddleton, Lila Rueckel, Katherine Taylor
TRADITIONAL SERVICE USHERS
Silent Prayer
10:30: John Campbell – Head Usher, Celeste Cornwell, Rick Freeman, Armand Glassman, Russell Henderson, Lynn Knight, Todd Reich, Wray Russell, Bob Webb
Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer #895 WE EXTEND OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO Chancel Choir And The Father Will Dance Chancel Choir
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And the Father will dance over you in joy! He will take delight in whom He loves. Is that a choir I hear singing the praises of God? No, the Lord God Himself is exul ng o’er you in song! And he will joy over you in song! My soul will make its boast in God, For He has answered all my cries. His faithfulness to me is as sure as the dawn of a new day. Awake my soul and sing! Let my spirit rejoice in God! Sing, O daughter of Zion, with all of your heart! Cast away fear for you have been restored! Put on the garment of praise as on a fes val day. Join with the Father in glorious, jubilant song. And he will joy over you in song! And the Father will dance over you in joy! God rejoices over you in song!
Contemporary: Julia Dunn, Hannah Blanche Bouton , Kacie Bouton, Erin Howe, Colleen Burda, Addie Foote, Anna Burke, Raleigh Collins, Audrey Daniel, Kylie Knight, Emmy Knight , Elli Fears, Lucy Ruark, Ka e Edwards, Kaley Poinse e, Hadley Turner, Carys Casey
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
9:00: Jack Eubank – Head Usher, Bill Barnes, Dwight Hawksworth, Jim Knight, Geoffrey Nixon, Larry Price, Alan Raby, Phil Sco , Jim Stout, Dan Tu le, Jack Whitley
Genesis 1:1‐3; John 17:1a
Invita on to Discipleship
Pastoral Concerns
Scripture Reading
Girl Scouts Assis ng in the Service
Congrega onal Prayer
Anthem
Rev. Jenna Kennedy
Since Your Love
Tithes and Offerings
* Charge and Benedic on
Words of Welcome
Prayer for Illumina on
I Believe...in God
* Please stand as you are able
Choral Amen
Welcome and Announcements
Song of Praise
Sermon
Doug Allen
Bach, arr. Stephenson
Adult Handbell Choir
* Doxology #95
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Prayers for Others and The Lord’s Prayer Air
Worship You Forever
Greet Your Neighbor
Giving of the Tithe and Offering
* Call to Worship
Songs of Praise
9:00 a.m.
Walden
Chancel Choir
Moments with the Younger Church
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Doug Allen ‐ worship leader, T. Collie ‐ acous c guitar, Doug Walters ‐ bass, David Lingle ‐ drums, Skip Benicky ‐ electric guitar, Brian Gauthier‐ hammered dulcimer, Daniel Pope ‐ sound engineer, Steve Sco ‐ mul media, Kerry Dodd ‐ ligh ng, Glenn Conoley ‐ tech booth leader, Laura Keen ‐ set‐up USHERS: Richard Browne, Alaina Moncrief, D.R. Keen, Ed Moncrief, Laura Keen, Pa y Moncrief, Peggy Browne, Richard Browne, Sophia Moncrief
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS FLOWERS ON THE CHANCEL
RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED
Kyle Shifle ‐ Home Nancy D'Ardenne ‐ Manor Care Don Vann ‐ Home ‐ Bill and Leslie Worthington on the death of Bill's mother, Julie Staley ‐ Home Sally Worthington, on March 3, 2017, in Cha anooga, TN. Be y Daugherty ‐ Life Center of Gwinne ‐ Marshall and Jennifer Dees on the death of Jennifer's father, ROSEBUD ON THE ALTAR Charlie Holman ‐ Golden Living Chris an Michael Lyles, son of Nathan and Jillian Lyles, born on David Jager ‐ Life Care Center Verne Marshall; grandfather of Nathan, on March 4, 2017. February 9, 2017. ‐David and Melida Po s on the death of their daughter, Lucinda Seago; sister of Susan and (John) James, and Lucinda's Worship: 1069 Sunday School: four children who perished with her in a tragic house fire in Massachuse s on March 3, 2017. ‐ Dolly Thornburg on the death of her husband, John William Thornburg, on March 3, 2017.
In honor of Joyce Wray's 90th birthday with love from her family.