THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS Sunday, April 15, 2018 Homebound Visitation Ministry Visitation for Nancy Murphy Standard Bells Aflame Youth Handbell Choir Rehearsal Youth Choir Rehearsal Radical Hospitality Training Disciple 2 Men's Bible Study HS Sophmore Girls Small Group Monday, April 16, 2018 Fitness Classes PALS Women's Choir Rehearsal Fitness Classes Chess Club Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal Human Trafficking Task Force Women's AA Radical Hospitality Training Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Junior Boys Small Group Fitness Classes Christian Yoga WOW Bible Study Eschatology In Daniel Pickleball Perimeter North Villages Transitional Housing Mtg Grief Support Group Young Adult Kickball NAMI Support Groups Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Fit 4 Christ Fitness Classes UMW Heart & Home Georgia State Botanical Gardens Tour WOW Goliath Must Fall by Louie Giglio Restored, Finding Redemption in our mess. Disciple 1 Fast Track Li'l Lambs Rehearsal Promise Kids Tone Chimes Rehearsal Cherub Boys and Girls Rehearsal Carol Choir Rehearsal Grace Kids Wednesday Night Supper Crusader Choir Rehearsal High School Bible Study Faith Focus Wed Night Ladies Bible Study Disciple 1 Fast Track Faith Focus Men's Bible Study Restored, Finding Redemption in our Mess Chancel Choir Rehearsal WOW Restless Youth Praise Band Practice Thursday, April 19, 2018 Emmaus Reunion Group Seniorcizers Christian Yoga World War II Roundtable The Church Network Knitting Friday, April 20, 2018 Fitness Classes 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
3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 15, 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
Sonata VI (Our Father Who Art in Heaven)
Mendelssohn
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Chiming of the Hour Introit
Fanfare for Easter
Walden
Chancel Choir
*Call to Worship Pastor: It is good to gather together in the house of the Lord! People: It is a blessing to join our voices in praise and prayer! Pastor: Let the redeemed of the Lord worship our God; People: And let the community of the saints sing His name forever.
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING *Processional Hymn #545
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.
The Church's One Foundation
*Affirmation of Faith #881
AURELIA
YOUTH MINISTRY 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 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 Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation
Kindergarten Preview Sign up for Plugged In’s Rising Kindergartner Preview. Sunday, April 22, 9:55 a.m. For more information, email katie.mccann@dunwoodyumc.org Children’s Choir Musical Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary. DUMC Children's Choirs and Tone Chimes will present "Soul on Fire" to share the Good News with the World! Summer Bible Olympics Sundays, May 27 - August 5, 9:55 a.m., Gym. Get ready for K-5 Summer Bible Olympics. We need two older youth and adult volunteers per week. No preparation necessary - just show up with a smile! Sign up at dunwoodyumc.org/children. VBS/God Squad 2018 - Rolling River Rampage VBS and God Squad Registration June 11-14. VBS (Pre-K - rising 3rd grade)/God Squad (rising 4th - 6th grades) registration is now open. Visit dunwoodyumc.org/children. Graduating Seniors May 6, 12:15 p.m., Youth Area. Graduating Seniors and their families are invited to the Class of 2018 Graduation Celebration and Luncheon. Please RSVP to Brooke Freeman by April 19, brooke.freeman@dunwoodyumc.org.
MEN’S MINISTRY Men’s Study Group Sunday, April 15, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Young Adult Suite. John Coates leads a six-week study of Timothy Keller's book, "The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism." This study is open to men of all ages and stages of life. To register, contact maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc.org. For more information, contact John Coates at 404-922-1896 or jdcoates63@gmail.com.
SPORTS AND LEISURE 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.
Boys Summer Basketball League 4-week season begins June 26. Open to boys in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade (2017-18 school year). For more information, contact michelle.spitz@dunwoodyumc.org or visit www.dunwoodyumc.org/leisure for details. Lacrosse Clinic April 29, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., DUMC Field. Boys in grades 1-5 can learn to play one of the fastest growing sports in the United States! All equipment is provided in this instructional, recreational introductory lacrosse program. No body checking or stick checking will be permitted. To register: www.dunwoodyumc.org/leisure.
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. Brothers Around Christ - Thursday, April 26, 7:30 p.m., Brass Tap. Men's group in our 20s and 30s+. Email DUMCYA@gmail.com for more info. GraceTime - Thursday, April 26, 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.
FIFTY FIVE PLUS The State Botanical Garden of Georgia 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. Supper Before My Fair Lady Friday, May 4, 5:30 p.m., Young Adult Suite for a light supper before attending My Fair Lady. Tickets for the performance can be purchased online or at the door. The cost for the light super is $5. Register and pay for the supper at dunwoodyumc.org/55+ or call Mary Ruffin, 770-542-1675 by Tuesday, May 1. Pickleball Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Gym. Join us for Pickleball, a great way to be active and social for all ages. All equipment is provided. All levels welcome. Don't know how to play? Our regular Pickleballers will be happy to teach you. Open to the community. Free. Join PALS this Spring Mondays, through May 14. The next Perimeter Adult Learning & Services, Inc. (PALS) session is $45 covers up to three classes or visit for $8 a day. For details, visit our website palsonline.org or call 770-698-0801.
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WORSHIP Sermon Series – Where You Will Find Him… Join us as we explore the resurrection appearances of Jesus. April 22 - …In Everyday Life (John 21:1-8); April 29 - …In Mission and Ministry (John 21:15-19). Mother's Day Slideshow If you have pictures of your mom or wife that you would like displayed, then please send them to Emily.Schroeder@dunwoodyumc.org or submit hard copies to the church office by Sunday, May 6.
MISSIONS 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 take a day off to build. Register now at dunwoodyumc.atlantahabitat.volunteerhub.com. Contact Jack Whitley, jwhitley47@aol.com, or Samantha Faklaris, samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org. Package of Hope Saturday, April 28 , 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. Please contact Cindy Hatcher, cindywhatcher@gmail.com. Human Trafficking Committee Meeting April 16, 6:30 p.m., Wesley Room. The steering committee will meet to solidify best steps for continued awareness. For more information, contact Chris Cox at chriszcox@gmail.com, or 404-455-9793. Hightower Homework Club Summer Camp DUMC is responsible for crafts and volunteers for the weeks of June 4-8 and July 9-13. The camp hours are 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., daily. Contact Brooke Freeman at brooke.freeman@dunwoodyumc.org.
GROWTH Restored: Finding Redemption in Our Mess Wednesdays, through May 9, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m, or 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m., Asbury Room. Rev. David Melton leads a study of Dr. Tom Berlin’s book. To register, contact maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc.org Discover DUMC April 15, 22, 29, 9:55 a.m., Young Adult Suite. Discover DUMC gatherings are an introduction to our church and our United Methodist denomination. Rev. David Melton and other church clergy and staff teach the series of classes. Join us for a tour of the church on May 6. To sign up contact valerie.pitrof@dunwoodyumc.org or 770-394-0675 ext. 136. Day of Prayer Thursday, May 3, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Chapel.
Sponsored by the Prayer Ministry, join us as we offer prayers for our community, our nation, and our world on this day. Visit various prayer stations to offer your prayers and experience different ways to pray and to be in prayer for others. For more information, contact Carol Johnson at john7159@bellsouth.net.
Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer #895 Choral Amen
FELLOWSHIP Radical Hospitality Training Learn more about Radical Hospitality at one of three training sessions: Sunday, April 15, 5:00 p.m-6:30 p.m., Wesley Room; Monday April 16, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Room 254; Tuesday, April 24, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Wesley Room. Contact Mary Celeste Llaurador,
maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc.org. Wednesday Night Supper Make weekly reservations via a pew card, email to foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org or phone 770-5421663 by noon each Monday. Library Exhibit and Meet and Greet 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. Contact Rev. David Melton or Mary Celeste Llaurador, 770-394-0675.
PERFORMING ARTS 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 Youth and Chancel Choirs. Proceeds go to The Summit Counseling Center at Dunwoody UMC to provide services to youth in our community. Admission tickets are $30. Pre-concert
Chancel Choir
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
SUPPORT GriefShare Wednesday, June 6 for 13 weeks (excluding July 4), 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Room 253. Group designed to help those who have lost loved ones, no matter when, navigate the ups and downs of grief in a confidential, caring manner. Comprised of a video, group discussion and a personal workbook. Cost is $15. Contact JoAnn Akers at 678-352-8334 or akersjoann@gmail.com. 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.
Christopher Drake
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
Amazing Grace
arr. Parker and Shaw
Chancel Choir Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found, was blind, but now I see. ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear. And grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear, the hour I first believed! Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come; ‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.
*Scripture Lesson
John 20:19-28
Grace Bomar page 1321
Sermon
In Community
Rev. Dan Brown
(Where You Will Find Him, Part 2)
Service of Confirmation Congregational Response We rejoice to recognize you as members of Christ's holy church, and bid you welcome to this congregation of The United Methodist Church. With you we renew our vows to uphold it by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service and our witness. With God's help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ that, surrounded by steadfast live, each of you may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS
SENDING FORTH Prayer Concerns
Invitation to Christian Discipleship *Hymn of Dedication #557
Blest Be the Tie That Binds
DENNIS
Brian DeChant, Dana Ellingson, Bob Hallenberg, Rev. Melton McNeill, Lloyd Netherton, Sherri Odom, Sharon Stout, Ricki Vann, Jim Williams, Dot Yates
Christian Sympathy Dallas and Don Mueller on the death of her father, Fred Miller; grandfather of Luke, Diana and Anna Harper, on April 1, 2018.
*Charge and Benediction *Response Hymn #431 *Postlude
Let There Be Peace on Earth Carillon Sortie
WORLD PEACE Mulet
* Stand as you are able.
Bill and Kay Taylor on the death of his mother, Jeanne Taylor; grandmother of Will, Zachary and Kristen, April 4, 2018.
Congratulations Dave and Kay Schwenk on the birth of their first great grandchild, Damian Alexander Ramirez, born March 27, 2018, in Sylva, N.C.
Altar Flowers 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, Carl Giametta, Phil Haverfield, John Jokerst, Bob Morris, Sean Penn, Tuck Perkins, Jerry Rhea, John Richie, Van Smith
Acolytes Presley Bouton, Maddox Dempsey, Charlie Turner, Brooke Ward
In memory of Derek Cunnold by the Cunnold family.