THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS Sunday, March 18, 2018 Trinity Table CPR/AED Training for Ushers Homebound Visitation Ministry Bells Aflame Youth Handbell Choir Rehearsal Trailblazers Youth Choir Rehearsal Disciple 2 Sunday Night Live HS Sophmore Girls Small Group Monday, March 19, 2018 Fitness Classes Women's Choir Rehearsal Staff Lunch and Learn Fitness Classes Chess Club Finance Committee Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal Costa Rica Mission Trip Meeting Guatamala Mission Trip Meeting Women's AA Church Council Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Junior Boys Small Group Fitness Classes Christian Yoga WOW Bible Study Breaking The Code Transitional Housing Mtg Economic Update Grief Support Group Young Adult Kickball NAMI Support Groups Wednesday, March 21, 2018 Fit 4 Christ Fitness Classes UMW Heart & Home WOW Goliath Must Fall by Louie Giglio Cooking and Science Enrichment Classes 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 High School Bible Study Divorce Care Faith Focus Wed Night Ladies Bible Study Josh Amerson's Lenten Study Faith Focus Men's Bible Study Chancel Choir Rehearsal WOW Restless Youth Praise Band Practice Thursday, March 22, 2018 Seniorcizers Christian Yoga Fitness Classes Bridge Dunwoody UMC Knitting Friday, March 23, 2018 Fitness Classes Spalding Garden Club Monthly Meeting When was God with me? Men's AA Saturday, March 24, 2018 Package of Hope
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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
5TH SUNDAY IN LENT MARCH 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
Reformation. For more information contact Rev. David Melton or Mary Celeste Llaurador, 770-3940675. Bridge Group The Thursday Afternoon Bridge Group meets in the Young Adult Suite on the second and fourth Thursdays from 12:45 to 3:15 p.m. For more information, contact Alan Raby, 770-393-3293.
Traditional Worship THE GATHERING Prelude
Howells
My God Is So Great Look Who God Made!
Reeves
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Martin
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. VBS for ages 4 through rising 3rd grade. God Squad, rising 4th through 6th grade.
Chiming of the Hour Introit
Cherub Choir
*Call to Worship Pastor: Whatever is true and honorable and just… People: Think on these things! Pastor: Whatever is pure and pleasing and commendable… People: Think on these things! All: May the God of peace be with us all!
*Affirmation of Faith #885
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
NETTLETON
A Modern Affirmation
Pastor: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare. All: We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power, and love, whose mercy is over all his works, and whose will is ever directed to his children's good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, the gift of the Father's unfailing grace, the ground of our hope, and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. We believe in the Holy Spirit as the divine presence in our lives, whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ, and find strength and help in time of need. We believe that this faith should manifest itself in the service of love as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, to the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. Amen.
*Gloria Patri #71
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. Contact usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org.
YOUTH MINISTRY
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING *Processional Hymn #400
NURSERY MINISTRY
Psalm-Prelude II (Psalm 139:11)
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.
Halle Grace Scott Memorial Youth Summer Internship In loving memory of Halle Grace Scott, our Youth Ministry is seeking a summer intern. This paid position offers the opportunity to learn and practice ministry in a safe and nurturing environment as the intern discerns a call to ministry. Applicants must be high school graduates. Apply by March 31. Contact Josh Amerson, josh.amerson@dunwoodyumc.org. Sunday Night Live March 18, 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Enjoy dinner ($5), a devotion and then meet with your small group . Middle School Mission Trip Meeting March 18 at 9:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m., Youth Area. Middle school students (completed 6th - 8th grades by this summer) will travel to Birmingham, AL on June 17-22. Contact Brooke brooke.freeman@dunwoodyumc.org. 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. Easter Baskets for UMCH - March 25, assemble Easter baskets for the children of UMC Children's Home in the YA Suite after Sunday School. GraceTime - UMW Circle for young adult women. Tuesday, March 27, 7:00 p.m., Young Adult Suite. We meet monthly for fellowship and to spotlight unique and creative ways to give back. BACON - Brothers Around Christ. Men's group in our 20s, 30s+. Tuesday, March 27, 7:30p.m., Moondog Growlers. Hang out and discuss a theological podcast. 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 Wednesdays, 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. Women of the Word (W.O.W.) Restless Wednesdays, beginning March 14, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., Room 258/259. Join us for an 8 week, Jennie Allen Bible study entitled, Restless- Because You Were Made for More.Register at www.dunwoodyumc.org/restless.
FIFTY FIVE PLUS 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. For more information, contact Kathy Brockman at 770-5421677 or kathy.brockman@dunwoodyumc.org. New Friends Monday April 9, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at J. Christopher's in Dunwoody. Reservations due by noon April 7. New Friends is a group of widowed (men and women) who stay connected with the church and friends by meeting for lunch out on the second Monday of each month. To RSVP, please contact Betty Moreland at 770-641-8519. Georgia State Botanical Gardens Tour Wednesday, April 18, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for bus fare and a walking tour (no steps). Lunch in the Botanical Gardens café is an individual expense. Register and pay at www.dunwoodyumc.org/55+ or call Mary Ruffin at 770-542-1275. Payment due Monday, April 16.
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MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT Join us for DUMC’s 3rd Blitz Build and 28 th Home The 2017 Holiday Festival raised enough funds to build our 28th Habitat for Humanity home. Mark your calendar for the seven-day Blitz Build on April 19-21 and April 25-28. We need your help giving back to the community, becoming the hearts, hands and voices for adequate and affordable housing. Invite your family, friends and coworkers! There is a job for everyone – from cleaning and landscaping to painting and roofing. Register at www.dunwoodyumc.atlantahabitat.volunteerhub.com. For more information, contact Jack and Bette Whitley at jwhitley47@aol.com or Samantha Faklaris at samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org.
WORSHIP Holy Week and Easter Worship March 26 – 30, 12:05 p.m., Holy Week Services and complimentary lunch. March 29, 7:00 p.m., Holy Thursday Service. March 30, 7:00 p.m., Good Friday Tenabrae. April 1, Easter Services, 8:00 a.m. (Contemporary), 9:00 a.m., 10:05 a.m., 11:15 a.m. (Traditional). Visit www.dunwoodyumc.org/Easter.
MISSIONS Smart Kid, Smart Lunch Spring Break Lunches Volunteers needed to make 35 sandwiches per day and deliver them to Hightower Elementary on April 3 – April 5, between 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. To sign up, contact cassie.odom@dunwoodyumc.org or samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org. Package of Hope Saturday, March 24, April 28, and May 19, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Youth Area. Distribute non-perishable food to feed a family of four for several days and make families feel welcome as they work to get back on their feet. Complimentary coffee and pastries available. Please contact Cindy Hatcher, cindywhatcher@gmail.com.
GROWTH Lenten Study Wednesday, March 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 maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc.org. When Was God with Me? Friday, March 23 and March 30, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Thomas Coke Room. Come share a story of the work, the miracles and the guidance of the Holy Spirit in your life. Workshop led by Glenda Joiner and Shannon Whiting. Restored: Finding Redemption in Our Mess Study Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., April 4 – May 9, and Wednesday evenings 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m., April 4 – May 9, Asbury Room. Rev. David Melton
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.
leads a study of Dr. Tom Berlin’s book, Restored: Finding Redemption in Our Mess. To register, contact maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc.org
Pastoral Concerns and Celebrations
SUPPORT
Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer #895
Prayer Ministry Our DUMC Prayer Intercessors lift prayer needs and requests to God on behalf of others. If you or someone you know needs prayer, please contact the Prayer Ministry confidentially at prayer@dunwoodyumc.org or 770-671-8239. Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group Second Thursday of the month, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Wesley Room. If you have a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's or any of the other dementias, such as vascular or Parkinson's dementia, there is a confidential caring support group. Contact JoAnn Akers, akersjoann@gmail.com or 678-352-8334. 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, 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, 770396-6836.
FELLOWSHIP Wednesday Night Supper Entrees: Pulled Pork, Fried Chicken. Make weekly reservations via a pew card, email to foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org or phone 770-5421663 by noon each Monday. Reformation Tour September 10-19. Rev. Dan and Carol Brown and Revs. David and Joy Melton lead a tour of Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The trip itinerary includes religious and historical sites significant to the
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
Agnus Dei (Missa Criolla)
Ramirez
David Aviles, tenor; Chancel Choir Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us; grant us Thy peace.
*Scripture Lesson
Exodus 20:17; Philippians 4:8-10
Ann Stone pages 91, 1432
Anthem
Holiness Becometh Thine House (Psalm 93:5)
Walden
Chancel Choir Holiness becometh thine house, O Lord. Holiness becometh thine house, forever.
Sermon
Lust (Enemies of the Spirit, Part 5)
Rev. Josh Amerson
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS
SENDING FORTH Invitation to Christian Discipleship *Hymn of Dedication #402
Lord, I Want to Be a Christian (vv. 1, 3 & 4)
I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
Christian Sympathy Mike and Cameron McIntosh on the death of his father, Tom McIntosh; grandfather of Leighton, James and Gretchen on March 1, 2018.
*Charge and Benediction *Response Hymn #431 *Postlude
Let There Be Peace on Earth Fugue in G Minor, Op. 7, No. 3
WORLD PEACE Dupré
* 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 Clara Cann, Lexy Faklaris, Charlie Turner, Natalie Woodrow
Prayer Concerns Ben Bailey, Brian DeChant, Deb Jansen, Gail Jones, Bob Hallenberg, Rev. Melton McNeill, Lloyd Netherton, Jae Oden, Alberta Petersen, Sharon Stout, Ricki Vann, Dot Yates
Rosebud on the Altar In honor of Jotham Yenubari, son of Deva Yenubari and Amrutha Saggurty, born February 26, 2018.