ANNOUNCEMENTS FIRST TIME GUESTS If this is your first me visi ng DUMC, please stop by one of the welcome desks, located outside of the Sanctuary or ac vi es building, for a gi from us. MISSIONS FOODSTOCK 2017 Saturday, August 12 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Register today at www.foodstock.us. Five two‐hour shi s are available and hundreds of volunteers are s ll needed at 8 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. Sign up your en re family and invite your friends to join you to help ensure we meet 300,000 meal packing goal for the day! Contact Samantha Faklaris at samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org. TRINITY TABLE On Sunday, August 27, DUMC will host Trinity Table. Sign‐up to make sandwiches, sweets or buy fruit, snacks or drinks for to go bags. Volunteers are also need to prepare food and/or serve that a ernoon. www.signupgenius.com/ go/30e0f4eaaa623a13‐dumc3 MISSION MONDAY Only two Mission Mondays le : July 17 and 24. Meet at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall for sandwich making and packing 400 lunches or backpacks on the 24th. This is a fun way to serve as a family (all ages are welcome). Contact Amy Rohan, amy.rohan@dunwoodyumc.org FELLOWSHIP GREETERS NEEDED Addi onal Greeters are needed on Sunday mornings to welcome members and visitors a ending worship services and Sunday School. Volunteer 30 minutes of your me once a month to this ministry to help us express DUMC's warm hospitality through a smile or a handshake on Sunday mornings. Contact Mary Millar, 404‐432‐0784 or marymillar01@yahoo.com DUMC FRIENDS OF GEORGIA TECH Today! Members associated with Georgia Tech are cordially invited to a brief meet and greet in the Wesley Room, between services ‐ 10:05 to 10:25 a.m., today, Sunday, July 16. You’ll hear from a couple of DUMC student Yellow Jackets and meet the Director of the Wesley Founda on at Georgia Tech, Reverend Steve
Fazenbaker. DUMC supports this and other important campus ministries.
VISUAL ARTS IN THE LIBRARY You are invited to enjoy "Spiritual Journey" selected works by Lindsey Odom, on display in the Library now through the end of August. SUMMER LUNCHES Join us in the Epworth Room for casual summer lunches every Thursday through August 3. Lunch is from noon un l 1:00 p.m. $5 per person. Make weekly reserva ons by noon on Tuesday by emailing foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org. SUPPORT STEPHEN MINISTRY If you are going through a difficult me, our Stephen Ministers can bring God’s warm love back into your life. They will meet with you privately on a weekly basis to listen, support and encourage you, to pray with and for you, and to walk with you for the dura on of your crisis. To find out more contact Pat DeBolt at 770‐396‐ 6836. GRIEFSHARE GriefShare is on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Room E253. The program has a three component design to help par cipants along that journey and is designed to offer comfort, answers and hope. Anyone can begin a ending at any me. Contact JoAnn Akers at akersjoann@gmail.com. GROWTH STUDY OF THE BOOK OF DISCIPLINE OF THE UMC Did you know that the first Book of Discipline was published in 1784, and has been published every four years therea er? The Faith Quest Sunday School Class will study The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church during the Sundays in August, 6, 13, 20, 27 in Room 254 led by The Revs. Joy Melton and Sco Dunbar. PERFORMING ARTS STAGES, A CABARET Experience life and love in stages with Emily Decker, Erin Jackson and Lauren Kim through some of their favorite Broadway numbers. This cabaret‐style show will feature songs from Company,
ANNOUNCEMENTS Les Miserables, A Chorus Line, Wicked, Showboat, and more! July 28‐29, 7 p.m. Tickets, $10. NURSERY PROMISE KIDS REGISTRATION IS OPEN Promise Kids is on Wednesday evenings from 4:30 p.m. un l 7:00 p.m. Beginning August 9. Children (2 years – Kindergarten) will learn stories of bravery, faithfulness, and kindness that are straight from the Bible and perfect for li le hearts! Each week will include a Bible story, discussion, games and cra s. WEEKDAY DROP‐IN OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY THIS FALL Full day (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.), half day (9 – 11 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), and early drop‐ off and late pick up are also available for children 6 months through 5 years of age. Contact Nursery Director, Usha Raghavan, at 770‐394‐0675, ext. 131 or email usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org CHILDREN’S MINISTRY SUNDAY LEADERS NEEDED If you are not in an Adult Sunday School class and would like to serve in Children's Ministries as a Greeter, Captain, Storyteller, or Small Group Leader (Kdg, 1st, 2nd and 4th), we have a place for you. Contact Megan Batcheller, megan.batcheller@dunwoodyumc.org YOUTH MINISTRY CONFIRMATION Confirma on will begin this fall for incoming 6th graders. Register at dunwoodyumc.org/youth. (Look for the Confirma on tab!) For more informa on email youth@dunwoodyumc.org.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY www.facebook.com/DUMCYA STONE MOUNTAIN LASER SHOW Meet at Stone Mountain Park on July 22 at 7:30 p.m. for the laser show! Bring a cooler and a picnic blanket. We'll have an area reserved so we can all sit together! BACON Brothers Around Christ. Men's group in 20's and 30's here to build friendships and our faith. Come hang out and discuss a theological podcast on Tuesday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. at The Brass Tap. FIFTY PLUS CLASSIC MOVIES Join us in the Movie Room (hallway opposite the Nursery). Popcorn and lemonade will be served and there’s no charge. July 20 at 2:00 p.m. – The Quiet Man August 17 at 2:00 p.m. – Rear Window PALS Summer classes through July 31 at Dunwoody Bap st Church. Call 770‐698‐ 0801 or go to palsonline.org. $45 covers up to 3 classes each day, with a hot lunch available for an extra fee. SUMMER OFFICE HOURS 8:00 a.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and closed on Friday. Regular hours resume Monday, August 7. If there is a building issue on Friday, please call the main number 770‐394‐0675 and follow the prompt to the Facility voicemail, your message will be forwarded to the appropriate on‐call staff.
DUNWOODY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1548 Mt. Vernon Road • Dunwoody, GA • 30338 Phone: 770‐394‐0675 • A er Hours: 770‐542‐1667 mail@dunwoodyumc.org • www.dunwoodyumc.org Senior Pastor: Dan Brown Associate Pastors: Josh Amerson, Kathy Brockman, Jenna Kennedy, David Melton and Sonny Walden Organ: Mary Ruth Solem • Audio Visual: Ed Trundle
JULY 16, 2017
Why are we changing Ɵmes? The Worship Service Times Task Force studied how we can support worship en‐ hancement, the top priority of our five‐year Strategic Plan. They concluded that adjus ng mes helps make each worship service more meaningful, gives families the opportunity to worship together, and allows the whole church to be gathered during a common Sunday School hour. When does the new schedule begin? Sunday, August 6, 2017
What should I expect from each hour?
8:45 am, Contemporary Service – This one‐hour worship service features our Praise Band leading contemporary Chris an music. The informal atmosphere is punctuated by moving sermons and prayer. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of every month. 8:45 am, Morning Prayer & Communion Service – This is a liturgical worship ser‐ vice in the Sanctuary with morning prayer, a message, and Holy Communion each week. 9:55 am, Sunday School – All Adult, Youth and Children's Sunday School classes will meet for one hour. Sunday School is an integral way to grow and learn more about your faith in a small group. 11:05 am, Tradi onal Service – This one‐hour worship service in the Sanctuary is led with music from the Chancel Choir. A tradi onal order of worship is followed and includes engaging sermons. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of every month. Need more informa on? Please contact us. Visit www.dunwoodyumc.org/newsundayschedule Email newsundayschedule@dunwoodyumc.org Call 770‐394‐0675
SUNDAY, JULY 16 —TRADITIONAL SERVICE Prelude
Hymne
Natalie Beckenbaugh, oboe; M. R. Solem, organ
Prayer of St. Gregory
Sermon
Vangelis
Ever Planted a Garden?
Invita on to Chris an Discipleship
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Hymn of Dedica on #600 Wonderful Words of Life
* Response Hymn #431
* Call to Worship Pastor: God sca ers the seeds and calls us to grow. People: We come to grow in Christ. Pastor: God sca ers the seeds and calls us to love. People: We come to love as Christ loves us. Pastor: God sca ers the seeds and calls us to hear. People: We come to listen for the word of God.
* Affirma on of Faith #881
* Postlude
Songs of Praise
Forever Good Good Father
* Charge and Benedic on
Chiming of the Hour
Holy Spirit, Truth Divine
Rev. David Melton
Hovhaness
Michael Dudley, trumpet; M.R. Solem, organ
* Opening Hymn #465
SUNDAY, JULY 16 — CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
TRADITIONAL SERVICE (CONT.)
WORDS OF LIFE
Greet Your Neighbor
Doug Allen
Welcome and Announcements
Let There Be Peace on Earth
WORLD PEACE
Adagio and Allegro (Sonata in C)
Anon., 17th century
Song of Praise
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Prayer for Illumina on Scripture Reading
Elaine Krehmeyer Ma hew 13:1‐9, 18‐23
* Please stand as you are able
Prayers for Others and The Lord’s Prayer Tithe and Offering Sermon
CANTERBURY
Song of Praise
The Apostles' Creed
Patricia Clark
Your Love is Extravagant The Mad Farmer
Rev. Josh Amerson
One Thing Remains
Benedic on
* Gloria Patri #71
GREATOREX
Words of Welcome
Congrega onal Prayer Creator God, plant your word in our hearts and your wisdom in our souls. Open our minds to receive your insights and your guidance. Nurture us this day, that we may grow in mercy and grace all the days of our lives. Amen.
Pastoral Concerns Silent Prayer
TRADITIONAL SERVICE USHERS
Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer #895
9:00: Bob Houghton – Head Usher, Kenneth Abele, Jim Anchors, Marv Dussinger, Bruce Feiman, Lance Franklin, Phil Haverfield, Harlan James, Kyle Mas n, Stephen Sco , Rick Siebert
Anthem
I'd Rather Have Jesus
Miller and Shea
Hugh Winn, tenor
* Gospel Lesson
Ma hew 13:1‐9, 18‐23
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
10:30: Doug Horst – Head Usher, Jerry Rhea, Meredith Barclay, Gene Chancy, Elizabeth Crawford, Carl Giame a, John Jokerst, Bob Morris, Sean Penn, Tuck Perkins, John Richie, Van Smith
Doug Allen ‐ worship leader, T. Collie ‐ acous c guitar, Doug Walters ‐ bass, Stephen McCarth ‐ drums, Skep Benicky ‐ lead electric, Mike Foraker ‐ sound engineer, Eric Oliver‐ ligh ng, Kerry Dodd ‐ mul media, Glenn Conoley ‐ tech booth leader, Pamela Menefee ‐ set‐up USHERS: Amber Rowe, Brent Millard, Hillary Millard, Lawrence Frank, Ned Kuntz, Sophie Frank, Steven Rowe, Tom Menefee
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(Lay Readers: 9:00 Megan Cann, 10:30 Jim Squire)
Hymn #452
Giving of the Tithe and Offering Offertory
My Faith Looks Up to Thee (v.1)
Psalm 150
WE EXTEND OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY OLIVET
Rorem
Hugh Winn, tenor
* Doxology #95
OLD 100th
Keith and Wesley Griffin on the death of his father, Ray Griffin; grandfather of Lane, Grant and Grace on July 8, 2017. Bruce and Sibet Freides on the death of her cousin, Glynn Youngner, on June 30, 2017 in Brunswick, GA. Glenn and Linda Hancock on the death of her mother, Ellen Halter, on July 10, 2017 in Portland, Oregon.
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