ANNOUNCEMENTS 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.
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. Contact Usha Raghavan, usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY 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.
YOUTH MINISTRY 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 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. Women of the Word (W.O.W.) Restless Wednesday evenings, 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. Untangling the threads of our lives and assembling them together in one place reveals a beautiful plan designed by the Creator himself. 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 770-542-1677 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.
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 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 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
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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5TH SUNDAY IN LENT MARCH 18, 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 #400
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
NETTLETON
Psalm 70 #793
Songs of Praise
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All Hail the Power of Jesus Name
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT Join us for DUMC’s 3rd Blitz Build and 28 th Home
Worship You Forever
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. Sign up today by registering 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.
Greet Your Neighbor Words of Welcome Song of Praise
Give Us Clean Hands
WORSHIP
Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading Exodus 20:17 and Philippians 4:8-10 Graciela Chadwick
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
Exodus 20:17; 1 Philippians 4: 8-10
Meditation
Lust
Emmie House pages 91, 1439
Rev. Kathy Brockman
Prayers for Others and the Lord's Prayer Tithes and Offerings Sermon
Jerry Carnes
Consuming Fire Lust
Rev. Josh Amerson
(Enemies of the Spirit, Part 5)
Song of Praise
Cover Me
Benediction
(Enemies of the Spirit, Part 5)
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
Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word
arr. Callahan
Veda Storey, flute; Elizabeth Lamback, violin
Holy Communion #12 *Hymn #402
Lord, I Want to Be a Christian (vv. 1, 3, 4)
I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
*Passing of the Peace
*Stand as you are able. Ushers: Bob Houghton – Head Usher, Jim Anchors, Marv Dussinger, Harlan James, Kyle Mastin, Rick Siebert
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS 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 Christian Sympathy Mike and Cameron McIntosh on the death of his father, Tom McIntosh; grandfather of Leighton, James and Gretchen on March 1, 2018. Rosebud on the Altar In honor of Jotham Yenubari, son of Deva Yenubari and Amrutha Saggurty, born February 26, 2018.
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.
Rev. David Melton leads a study of Dr. Tom Berlin’s book, Restored: Finding Redemption in Our Mess. To register, contact maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc.org
SUPPORT
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 MISSIONS or 770-671-8239. Smart Kid, Smart Lunch Spring Break Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group Lunches Volunteers needed to make 35 sandwiches Second Thursday of the month, 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m., Wesley Room. If you have a per day and deliver them to Hightower loved one suffering from Alzheimer's or any Elementary on April 3 – April 5, between of the other dementias, such as vascular or 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. To sign up, contact Parkinson's dementia, there is a confidential cassie.odom@dunwoodyumc.org or caring support group. Contact JoAnn Akers, samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org. akersjoann@gmail.com or 678-352-8334. Package of Hope Grief and Loss Support Group Saturday, March 24, April 28, and May 19, Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Youth Area. 8:00 p.m., Room 253. This group is designed Distribute non-perishable food to feed a to help those who have lost loved ones, no family of four for several days and make matter when that might have occurred. families feel welcome as they work to get Contact JoAnn Akers, back on their feet. Complimentary coffee and pastries available. Please contact Cindy akersjoann@gmail.com or 678-352-8334. Stephen Ministry Hatcher, cindywhatcher@gmail.com. We provide care for people experiencing a GROWTH major crisis or for people weighed down by Lenten Study the little things in life. It’s free. It’s Wednesday, March 21, and Thursday March confidential. It can make a difference in your 29, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Join Rev. Josh life. Contact Pat DeBolt, 770-396-6836. Amerson in a study of Walter Brueggmann's FELLOWSHIP devotional guide, A Way Other Than Our Wednesday Night Supper Own, through this season of Lent. Contact maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc.org. Entrees: Pulled Pork, Fried Chicken. Make weekly reservations via a pew card, email to When Was God with Me? Friday, March 23 and March 30, 10:30 a.m. - foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org or phone 12:00 p.m., Thomas Coke Room. Come share 770-542-1663 by noon each Monday. Reformation Tour a story of the work, the miracles and the September 10-19. Rev. Dan and Carol Brown guidance of the Holy Spirit in your life. and Revs. David and Joy Melton lead a tour Workshop led by Glenda Joiner and of Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The Shannon Whiting. Restored: Finding Redemption in Our Mess trip itinerary includes religious and historical sites significant to the Reformation. For Study Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., April 4 more information contact Rev. David Melton – May 9, and Wednesday evenings 7:00 p.m. or Mary Celeste Llaurador, 770-394-0675. Bridge Group - 8:30 p.m., April 4 – May 9, Asbury Room. The Thursday Afternoon Bridge Group