ANNOUNCEMENTS a tour of Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Contact Rev. David Melton or Mary Celeste Llaurador, 770-394-0675. Visual Arts in the Library Visual Arts in the Library presents "Summer in Nantucket," a collection of works by Susan Anderson. The exhibit will be on display early May through the end of June. Join us in the library on May 6, after any of the three worship services, for an informal meet and greet with our featured artist.
PERFORMING ARTS Emmet Cahill Performance – Tonight! Sunday, April 29, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary. Irish tenor and Celtic Thunder singer Emmet Cahill performs a benefit concert along with our Youth and Chancel Choirs. Proceeds go the The Summit Counseling Center at Dunwoody UMC to provide services to youth in our community. Admission tickets are $30. Pre-concert Meet & Greet tickets are $45. Purchase online at www.emmetcahill.com/tour-dates or at the door. 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 Summer Camp 2018 Children ages 2 – Kindergarten, 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday, June 4 – Aug 9 (except the week of June 11 and July 2. Camps are open to both members and nonmembers. $150 per week, per child. Drop in is open during the summer camp for ages 6 mths – 2 yrs. (limited spots). Contact usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org to register.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY 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.
YOUTH MINISTRY Graduating Seniors Celebration May 6, 12:15 p.m., Youth Area. Graduating Seniors and their families are invited to the Class of 2018 Graduation Celebration and
Luncheon. Contact brooke.freeman@dunwoodyumc.org.
SPORTS AND LEISURE Sports and Leisure Summer Camps Registration Now Open! Most camps run Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., including Challenger British Soccer, Basketball All Stars, Creative Kids Art and Kids in the Kitchen. Open to the community. To register, visit dunwoodyumc.org/leisure or for more information, contact debbie.lowrey@dunwoodyumc.org. Boys Summer Basketball League Four-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.
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.
FIFTY FIVE PLUS Thinking about Retirement: Finding Your Purpose May 1, 6:30 p.m., Wesley Room. Are you thinking about retiring soon or have you recently retired? Retirement is a major life transition and it’s a time to think about what your new purpose in life will be. For more information, contact Kathy Brockman at kathy.brockman@dumc.org or 770-7521677. Supper Before My Fair Lady Friday, May 4, 5:30 p.m., Young Adult Suite. Join us for a light supper before attending My Fair Lady. Tickets for the performance can be purchased online or at the door. Cost for the supper is $5. Register and pay by May 1 at dunwoodyumc.org/55+ or call Mary Ruffin at 770-542-1675. Hall of Famers Friday, May 11, 9:00 a.m., Epworth Room. Men 55 and older, come join the Methodist Men's group for breakfast. Keith Cox of the North Georgia Conference will be our guest. RSVP to 770-399-1887 or a text to 404-4010550. New Friends Monday May 14, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at Los Rancheros. Reservations due by noon, May 12. New Friends is a group of widowed (men and women) who stay connected with the church and friends by meeting for lunch on the second Monday of each month. To RSVP, please contact Betty Moreland at 770-6418519.
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 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday mail@dunwoodyumc.org www.dunwoodyumc.org Prayer Line: 770-671-8239 prayer@dunwoodyumc.org
THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS Sunday, April 29, 2018 Bells Aflame Youth Handbell Choir Rehearsal Youth Choir Rehearsal Disciple 2 Sunday Night Live Men's Bible Study Emmet Cahill Benefit Concert HS Sophmore Girls Small Group Monday, April 30, 2018 Fitness Classes PALS Women's Choir Rehearsal Fitness Classes Chess Club Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal Nominations & Leadership Development Women's AA My Fair Lady rehearsal Tuesday, May 01, 2018 Junior Boys Small Group Fitness Classes Christian Yoga WOW Bible Study Eschatology In Daniel Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association AVVBA Board Meeting Pickleball Thinking About Retirement Young Adult Kickball Wednesday, May 02, 2018 Fit 4 Christ Fitness Classes WOW Goliath Must Fall Restored, Finding Redemption in our mess. DUMW Board Meeting Leadership Roundtable Li'l Lambs Rehearsal Promise Kids Tone Chimes Rehearsal Cherub Boys and Girls Rehearsal Carol Choir Rehearsal Grace Kids Mission Committee Meeting Crusader Choir Rehearsal Prayer Service High School Bible Study Faith Focus Ladies Bible Study Faith Focus Men's Bible Study Restored, Finding Redemption in our Mess Chancel Choir Rehearsal WOW Restless Youth Praise Band Practice Thursday, May 03, 2018 Emmaus Reunion Group Dunwoody Day of Prayer Salud y Paz Board Meeting Seniorcizers Christian Yoga Nominations & Leadership Development Knitting My Fair Lady, in concert Friday, May 04, 2018 Fitness Classes Salud y Paz Board Meeting Pryme Tymers Light Supper Men's AA My Fair Lady, in concert Saturday, May 05, 2018 Salud y Paz Board Meeting Young Adult's UMC Children's Home Event Piano Recital My Fair Lady, in concert
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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A Dynamic Christian Community of Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ! 1548 Mt. Vernon Road | Dunwoody, GA | www.dunwoodyumc.org
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MORNING PRAYER AND HOLY COMMUNION
DAY,
*Call to Praise and Prayer Pastor: People: Pastor: People: Pastor: All:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT
Songs of Praise Holy, Holy, Holy - Praise Him and Lift Him Up
Shouts of joy and victory abound! The Lord has done mighty and wondrous things! God has conquered sin and death once and for all time. Let us proclaim the good news with joyous hearts. Jesus Christ is risen today! Alleluia! He is risen indeed!
VBS/God Squad 2018 - Rolling River Rampage, June 11-14 Vacation Bible School is four days of fun, fellowship and missions for Pre-K through rising 3rd graders. We meet in small groups each day and rotate through activities on the church campus including music, storytelling, arts/crafts, science, snack and recreation. God Squad is for rising 4th, 5th and 6th graders and, similar to VBS, is four days of fun, fellowship and missions. We meet in small groups each day, where there will be time for devotion, relationship building, outdoor activities/games and missions. Most of our activities will be off-site with a missions-related focus. Volunteer! Whether you have a child registered or not, we have a spot for you! Adults and youth welcome. Please visit the DUMC website to register or volunteer: www.dunwoodyumc.org/children.
Crown Him with Many Crowns Greet Your Neighbor Words of Welcome
*Hymn #384
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
BEECHER
Psalm 98; #818
Song of Praise
From the Inside Out
Prayer for Illumination
Prayer of Thanksgiving We thank you, God, for raising Jesus Christ to live among us forever. We thank you for the new life you offer us, that hope, not fear, and love, not coldness, may rule our lives. May we know the risen Christ among us today, through the power of your Spirit. Amen.
*Scripture
John 21:15-19
Meditation
In Mission and Ministry
Chris Faklaris page 1322
Scripture Reading
Prayers for Others and the Lord's Prayer Tithes and Offerings Sermon
Rev. David Melton
Song of Praise
After each prayer, the Leader will conclude: Lord, in your mercy, and all may respond, Hear our prayer.
Abigail Watts Sally Abele
Holy Spirit In Mission and Ministry
Rev. Dan Brown
(Where You Will Find Him, Part 4)
(Where You Will Find Him, Part 4)
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
John 21:15-19
I Will Follow
Benediction
Offertory
O Lord, Whose Mercies Numberless (Saul)
Holy Communion #12 *Hymn #408
The Gift of Love
*Passing of the Peace *Stand as you are able. Ushers: Sid Linton – Head Usher, Bill Schuh, Len Sheppard Communion Servers: Chris Faklaris and Lucretia Farley
Ushers: Donna Ginn, George Ginn, Bruce Hendrick, Anne Hicks, Chip Hicks, Abigail Watts, Avery Watts, Kevin Watts, Rosemary Watts
Handel
Lauren Heidingsfelder, mezzo-soprano O Lord, whose mercies numberless O'er all thy works prevail: Though daily man Thy law transgress, Thy patience cannot fail. If yet his sin be not too great, The busy fiend control; Yet longer for repentance wait, And heal his wounded soul.
GIFT OF LOVE
GROWTH
Prayer Service Wednesday, May 2, 6:30 p.m., Chapel. In anticipation of the Day of Prayer on May 3, join us for a special prayer service in the Chapel. 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. New Pictorial Directory Save the date! June 5 - 16. It's time to have your picture taken for our new pictorial directory. More information coming soon.
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. Kick off Wednesday night with a prayer service, 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel.
MISSIONS
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.
WORSHIP
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Prayer Concerns Ben Bailey, Brian DeChant, Dana Ellingson, Delaine Frontier, Norene Garrett, Barbara Giametta, Press Hall, Bob Hallenberg, Lois Kroeger, Kathryn Mattox, Rev. Melton McNeill, Sherri Odom, Molly Patrick, Sharon Stout, Joyce Wray, Dot Yates Christian Sympathy The family and friends of Cle Jackson on her death, April 21, 2018. Altar Flowers In honor of Joy and David Melton's 40th wedding anniversary. (Traditional) In loving memory of Halle Grace Scott by Steve, Valerie and Will. (Contemporary)
Habitat for Humanity Together, DUMC just completed our 28th Habitat house. Thank you to all who participated in another successful build. Hightower Homework Club Summer Camp DUMC is responsible for crafts and volunteers for the weeks of June 4-8 and July 9-13. The hours are 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., daily. Contact Brooke Freeman at brooke.freeman@dunwoodyumc.org to help. Video Game Addiction in Youth Tuesday, May 8, 6:30 p.m., Wesley Room. DUMC hosts Dr. Laklieshia Izzard Ed.D, LPC, NCC, ACS, and author of “Faith Inspiration Therapy." Join us for a light dinner and learn how to help your children with video game addiction - it's real! Sponsored by our UMCH Foster Care ministry. To RSVP please contact Rosemary Watts at wrosemary@hotmail.com. Atlanta Community Food Bank Wednesday May 9, 8:30 a.m., under the Wiley and Linda Stephens portico. We will be back to the church around 12:15 p.m. Transportation is provided. For additional information, call Alan Shinn 770-849-0719 or email awshinn@comcast.net.
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. 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. 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.
FELLOWSHIP Wednesday Night Supper Make weekly reservations via a pew card, email to foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org or phone 770-542-1663 by noon each Monday. Reformation Tour September 10-19. Spots still available. Register by June 1. Rev. Dan and Carol Brown and Revs. David and Joy Melton lead