THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS Sunday, March 25, 2018 CPR/AED Training for Ushers Easter Egg Hunt CPR/AED Training for Ushers DUMC Drama Bells Aflame Rehearsal Youth Choir Rehearsal Disciple 2 Sunday Night Live HS Sophmore Girls Small Group Monday, March 26, 2018 Fitness Classes Women's Choir Rehearsal Holy Week Noon Service Fitness Classes Chess Club Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal Women's AA Stephen Ministry DUMC Drama Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Junior Boys Small Group Fitness Classes Christian Yoga WOW Bible Study Breaking The Code New Horizons in Christ Meeting Holy Week Noon Service Gracetime UMW Young Adult Kickball BACON, Young Adult Men's Group Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Fit 4 Christ Fitness Classes WOW Goliath Must Fall Holy Week Noon Service Li'l Lambs Rehearsal Promise Kids Tone Chimes Rehearsal Cherub Boys and Girls Rehearsal Carol Choir Rehearsal Musica Gloria Rehearsal Crusader Choir Rehearsal High School Bible Study Faith Focus Ladies Bible Study Faith Focus Men's Bible Study Chancel Choir Rehearsal WOW Restless Youth Praise Band Practice Thursday, March 29, 2018 Seniorcizers Christian Yoga Holy Week Noon Service Fitness Classes Wednesday Night Supper Holy Thursday Service Knitting Friday, March 30, 2018 Fitness Classes When was God with me? Holy Week Noon Service Men's AA
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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
PALM/PASSION SUNDAY MARCH 25, 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
Traditional Worship THE GATHERING Prelude
Fugue on “Hosanna Filio David” Choral Prelude on “Hosanna Filio David”
Demessieux Joulain
Chiming of the Hour Introit
Hosanna, Blessed is He
Berry
Carol, Crusader, and Cherub Choirs
*Call to Worship Pastor: Give thanks to God… People: We wave our palms in praise and celebration! Pastor: Give praise to the One who comes in God’s name… People: Let us rejoice and be glad! All: Hosanna in the highest!
*Affirmation of Faith #881
All Glory, Laud, and Honor
ST. THEODULPH
The Apostles’ Creed
All: 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 Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth 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 resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
*Gloria Patri #71
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.
Words of Welcome
SPORTS AND LEISURE
Wednesday Night Supper Make weekly reservations via a pew card, email to foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org or phone 770-542 -1663 by noon each Monday. New Library Exhibit Presenting “Lands Afar and Mine," the new exhibit hosted by Visual Arts in the Library through the end of April. Please join our featured artist for an informal meet-and-greet in the library Sunday, April 22, after the 8:45 services and after the 11:05 service. 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 Reformation. For more information contact Rev. David Melton or Mary Celeste Llaurador, 770-394-0675.
Sports and Leisure Summer Camps Registration Now Open! Most camps run MondayThursday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., including Challenger British Soccer, Basketball All Stars, Creative Kids Art and Cooking Capers. Open to the community. To register, visit dunwoodyumc.org/ leisure or for more information, contact debbie.lowrey@dunwoodyumc.org.
PERFORMING ARTS
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING *Processional Hymn #280
FELLOWSHIP
Emmet Cahill Performance Sunday, April 29, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary. Emmet Cahill, an exciting young, Irish tenor performs a benefit concert along with our Chancel Choir. Proceeds go to The Summit Counseling Center at Dunwoody UMC to provide services to youth in our community. Admission tickets are $30. Pre-concert meet and greet tickets are $45. Purchase online at http://www.emmetcahill.com/tour-dates/. My Fair Lady May 3-5 at 7:00 p.m., May 6 at 3:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Join us for a night of musical theatre! Featuring Eliza Doolittle (Emily Decker), Henry Higgins (Robert Edwards) and an excellent ensemble directed by George Fox. Tickets are $15 online at www.dunwoodyumc.org/parts, or available at the door.
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.
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 - Tuesday, March 27, 7:00 p.m., Young Adult Suite.UMW Circle for young adult women. We meet monthly for fellowship and to spotlight unique and creative ways to give back. BACON - Brothers Around Christ. Tuesday, March 27, 7:30p.m., Moondog Growlers. Men's group in our 20s, 30s+. 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.
FIFTY FIVE PLUS 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.
THANK YOU FROM REV. MCNEILL:
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY 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.
Ann and I want to thank all of our dear, thoughtful friends in the church for your prayers, cards, letters, phone messages, and yes, the food. You are the body of Christ at work in the world, and we are so grateful. The McNeills
Announcements | March 25, 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).
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.
Please join us during this season. Visit www.dunwoodyumc.org/Easter for details.
WORSHIP
GROWTH
Sermon Series – Where You Will Find Him… Join us in April as we explore the resurrection appearances of Jesus. April 8 - …In the Breaking of the Bread (Luke 24:28-35); April 15 - …In Community (John 20:19-28); April 22 - …In Every Day Life (John 21:1-8); April 29 - …In Mission and Ministry (John 21:15-19).
When Was God with Me? Friday 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, ventriloquist, and Shannon Whiting, teacher. 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 – M., ay 9, Asbury Room. 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.
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. Habitat for Humanity - Sign up to build! April 19-21 and 25-28. Join us for our 3rd Blitz Build and 28th home! Invite co-workers, friends and family members to build. Register now at: www.dunwoodyumc.atlantahabitat.volunteerhub.com.
Contact Jack Whitley, jwhitley47@aol.com, or samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org, for more information. Package of Hope Saturday 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. Human Trafficking Update The educational seminar in February was a huge success. Presentations by Mary Francis Bowley, Executive Director of Wellspring Living, Amanda Guili of the FBI, and a human trafficking survivor attracted over 250 attendees from our church and community. The steering committee meets on April 16 at 6:30 p.m. to solidify best steps for continued awareness. For more information, contact Chris Cox at Chriszcox@gmail.com, or 404-455-9793.
Sacrament of Holy Baptism Response Hymn
Corbin Jay Stewart
Child of Blessing, Child of Promise
STUTTGART
(v. 1)
Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer #895 Choral Amen
Chancel Choir
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 . 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, 770-3966836.
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
Bwana Asifiwe!
Trad. Swahili, arr. Moklebust
Dunwoody Handbell Ringers
*Doxology #95
OLD 100th
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Scripture Lesson
Psalm 51: 1 - 12
David Jacoppo page 703
Anthem
The Way to Jerusalem
Chancel Choir Mark Lamback, baritone And it came to pass when the time was come that he should be received up, he steadfastly set his face to Jerusalem. And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way, others cut down branches from the trees and strewed them in the way. And the multitudes that went before and that followed, cried, saying, hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord, hosanna in the highest. And when he was come near, he beheld the city and wept over it saying, thou had’st known, even thou. At least in this thy day, the tings which belong unto thy peace, but now they are hid from thine eyes, Jerusalem! Who watched while Majesty rode on to die, crying hosanna in a joyous song; could’st thou not heed the distant warning cry of heaven’s apprehensive, waiting throng? Hosanna to men’s King! Thine acclamations ring, while God the Father veils his face, and God the Son his griefs embrace, sing thine own griefs, Jerusalem! Jesus saith, Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour, Father, glorify thy Name. Then came there a voice from heaven saying, I have both glorified it and will glorify it again. Jesus answered and said, this voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.
Sermon
Shame
ASSISTING TODAY
Friedell
Rev. Dan Brown
Ushers Greg Hammer – Head Usher, Randy Forth, Press Hall, Gail Jones, Jim Kilburn, Stan Petersen, Grant Register, Mike Vann, Scott Wilkinson
Acolytes Amanda Houston, Peter Johnson, Sidney Johnson, Henry Seegars
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Baptisms Jace Henry Hamner and Molly Anne Hamner, children of Melissa and Joe Hamner. (Contemporary) Corbin Jay Stewart, son of Cameron and Jay Stewart. (Traditional)
Prayer Concerns
(Enemies of the Spirit, Part 6)
Ben Bailey, Del Burch, Sara Crews, Brian DeChant, Dana Ellingson, Dick Foote, Bob Hallenberg, Gail Jones, Rev. Melton McNeill, Lloyd Netherton, Sherri Odom, Alberta Petersen, Sharon Stout, Ricki Vann, Dot Yates, Jae Oden
SENDING FORTH
Christian Sympathy Tuck and Patty Perkins on the death of her mother, Shirley Heermann; grandmother of Callie and Kevin on March 12, 2018.
Invitation to Christian Discipleship *Hymn of Dedication #299
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
ROCKINGHAM
Phil and Donna Sidwell on the death of his sister, Virginia Kienly, on March 13, 2018.
*Charge and Benediction *Response Hymn #431 *Postlude
Stan Hibbs on the death of his wife, Suzanne Hibbs; mother of David and Andrew, on March 15, 2018.
Let There Be Peace on Earth Litanies
WORLD PEACE Alain
When in distress the soul fails to find new words to implore God's mercy, she repeats with increasing intensity the same invocation, with resolute faith. Reason has reached its limits: only faith still rises. Lord, have mercy on us. * 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.