THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS
JOINING DUMC
Sunday, August 13, 2017 8:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service 8:45 a.m. Morning Prayer & Communion Service 9:55 a.m. Sunday School 11:05 a.m. Tradi onal Worship Service Monday, August 14, 2017 10:30 a.m. Family Living and Giving Circle Luncheon 11:00 a.m. Veterans Luncheon 4:00 p.m. Dance Classes 5:00 p.m. Youth Soccer Prac ces 6:30 p.m. SPRC Mee ng 7:00 p.m. Women's AA 7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry 7:00 p.m. DUMC Drama Tuesday, August 15, 2017 9:30 a.m. Chris an Yoga 9:45 a.m. WOW Bible Study 4:00 p.m. Dance Classes 5:00 p.m. Youth Soccer Prac ces 6:00 p.m. Perimeter North Villages 6:00 p.m. UMCH Foster Care Training 6:30 p.m. Transi onal Housing Commi ee Mee ng 6:30 p.m. Summit at Dunwoody UMC Advisory Board 7:30 p.m. NAMI Support Groups Wednesday, August 16, 2017 4:30 p.m. Li'l Lambs Rehearsal 4:30 p.m. Orff Ensemble Rehearsal 4:30 p.m. Promise Kids 5:00 p.m. Cherub Boys and Girls Rehearsal 5:00 p.m. Carol Choir Rehearsal 5:00 p.m. Dunwoody Dancers for Plugged In 5:00 p.m. Youth Soccer Prac ces 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper 6:15 p.m. Crusader Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Grief Share 7:00 p.m. Faith Focus Wednesday Night Ladies Bible Study 7:00 p.m. WOW Wednesday Night Share & Prayer 7:00 p.m. Family Focus Men's Bible Study 7:05 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, August 17, 2017 9:30 a.m. Chris an Yoga 11:00 a.m. North Atlanta Chapter ‐ The Church Network 11:00 a.m. WW II Roundtable Officer's Mee ng 1:00 p.m. Summer Classic Movies 4:00 p.m. Dance Classes 5:00 p.m. Youth Soccer Prac ces 7:00 p.m. Kni ng 8:00 p.m. Big Book Study Friday, August 18, 2017 5:00 p.m. Youth Soccer Prac ces 6:30 p.m. Men's AA Saturday, August 19, 2017 8:00 a.m. Kairos Inside Team Forma on 9:00 a.m. Package of Hope
When you are ready to join, let us know by any of the following:
Call the church office at 770‐394‐0675
Contact David Melton, Associate Pastor, or one of our other ministers, with any ques ons
Paths by which you can join:
Transfer of Le er … when you have been a member of another church
Profession of Faith … when you have been bap zed but have not actually joined a church
Profession of Faith and Bap sm … when you have neither joined a church nor been bap zed
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: 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
TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST AUGUST 13, 2017 11:05 A.M.
A Dynamic Chris an Community of Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ! 1548 Mt. Vernon Road | Dunwoody, GA | www.dunwoodyumc.org
GROWTH
Tradi onal Worship
Study the Book of Discipline Did you know that the first Book of Discipline was published in 1784? The Faith Quest Sunday School Class will study The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church during the Sundays in August 13, 20, 27 in Room 254 led by the Revs. Joy Melton and Sco Dunbar.
THE GATHERING Prelude
God of Grace (from Three Hymns of Praise)
Hobby
Chiming of the Hour Introit
I Was Glad
Walden
Chancel Choir
*Call to Worship Pastor: God calls to the lost, the least, and to all who long for home. People: All are welcome here. Pastor: In a world that shows favori sm and makes some feel lesser than, People: Welcome to this place where everyone ma ers. Pastor: God calls us all children, we are all equal. People: Let us worship the Lord our God!
*Affirma on of Faith
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
BEECHER
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 Pon us Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and si eth 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 resurrec on of the body, and the life everlas ng. Amen.
*Gloria Patri #71
By the Grace of God Explore the powerful connec on between spiritual and physical wellness. Based on the Bod4God and Losing to Live weight loss programs. In the Word, God teaches us the keys to sustainable weight loss and enduring wellness: Session I: Mondays 7:00 p.m. ‐ 8:00p.m. September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 ; Session II: Tuesdays 10:30‐11:30am. September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17; Session III: Tuesdays 10:30‐11:30am. October 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, 28; Program Fee: $ 45.00 Faithfully Fit Wellness Program Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m – 10:30 a.m. September 12 ‐ December 1. Body transforma on for every fitness level. Have fun with a variety of workouts: Strength Training, Chris an Yoga, Func onal Fitness, Zumba Dance, and more. Program Fee: $95.00.
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING *Processional Hymn #384
SPORTS AND LEISURE
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.
Youth Dance Classes Program Fees: Session One (August through December): $320.00 ‐ Includes annual $35.00 EIM registra on fee and tui on fee of $285/16‐class session (students par cipa ng in Session Two from January through May will not need to pay the $35 registra on fee again.) Session One begins the week of August 14 and runs through December 21 (16 weeks). Choose from Boys Hip Hop/ Breakdance, Jazz/Hip Hop, and Ballet/Hip Hop. Visit the website for ages, days and mes as well as registra on.
NURSERY Promise Kids Registra on is Open Wednesday evenings from 4:30 p.m. un l 7:00 p.m., begins 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! Contact Usha Raghavan: 770‐394‐0675, ext. 131 or usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org . 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 Usha Raghavan: 770‐394‐ 0675, ext. 131 or usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Sunday School 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 Children’s Choir Registra on We have much to sing and praise about! It’s not too late to join. Register at h p:// www.dunwoodyumc.org/index.php/children‐s‐ choirs.html
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY www.facebook.com/DUMCYA Braves Game Saturday, August 19. Don't miss out! Head to SunTrust Park to cheer on the Braves. Reserve a spot on the YA Facebook page. Co‐Ed So ball League Looking for something ac ve and social to do during the week? Join our co‐ed so ball team! Games every Tuesday night at 7 or 8 p.m. Season runs 8/15‐10/3. Cost $20. Register at dunwoodyumc.org.
FIFTY PLUS New Friends August 14, 11:30 a.m., at the Olive Garden. New Friends is a group of widowed friends who enjoy each other's company and a day out to lunch. For more informa on, call Be y Moreland 770‐641‐ 8519. iPhone and iPad Tips and Tricks August 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m at the Dunwoody Library. You can thrive in the Digital Age, at any age. Join Regency Home Care and Perimeter North Villages as they host this free workshop. Spaces are limited so register today at 470‐231‐0015. Bring your iPad or iPhone to the class. Classic Movies Join us in the Movie Room (Room 142) on August 17 at 2 p.m. as we watch Rear Window. Popcorn and lemonade will be served and there’s no charge.
Announcements | August 13, 2017 Complete details at www.dunwoodyumc.org. Join us on Facebook, Twi er and Instagram. Sign up to receive our weekly e‐Connec ons.
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
BE INFORMED Stay up to date on all that is going on at Dunwoody UMC through our weekly enewsle er, eConnec ons. Sign up at dunwoodyumc.org/ subscribe for this newsle er and other age or interest specific communica ons.
WORSHIP August Sermon Series – This is Us Who are we? What is our iden ty here at DUMC? What are some of the values we hold dear? Who do we believe Christ is calling us to be? We will be dealing with subjects that answer some of these ques ons. Every Sunday in August in all worship services.
MISSIONS Package of Hope Saturday, August 19, 9 a.m. ‐11 a.m. in the Youth Area. Join us to distribute non perishable food that will feed a family of four for several days. Contact Cindy Hatcher at cindywhatcher@gmail.com. Trinity Table Volunteers Sunday, August 27, DUMC hosts Trinity Table. Sign‐ up to make sandwiches, sweets or buy fruit, snacks or drinks for to go bags. Volunteers are also needed to prepare food and/or serve that a ernoon. www.signupgenius.com/ go/30e0f4eaaa623a13‐dumc3 Consignment Sale
Fall 2017 Sale ‐ Saturday, September 16 (preview night on Friday, September 15 for consignors only). Email consignment.informa on@gmail.com to register to consign or sign up to volunteer consignment.volunteers@gmail.com. For all other ques ons including payments or dona ons, e‐mail consignment.sale@gmail.com
FELLOWSHIP Wednesday Night Supper WNS returns August 9. Register on the website, by placing the pew card in the offering plate, emailing
foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org or by calling 770‐394 ‐0675, ext 204 by noon each Monday.
Greeters Needed 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 help us express DUMC's warm hospitality through a smile or a handshake. Contact Mary Millar, 404‐432‐0784 or marymillar01@yahoo.com 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.
Sacrament of Holy Bap sm Response Hymn #611
Child of Blessing, Child of Promise
STUTTGART
Words of Welcome Commissioning of Guatemala Mission Team Children’s Moment Children ages Kindergarten – 2nd grade are invited to exit a er the Children’s Moment to go to the Parlor for Founda ons and Tradi ons, a worship readiness class.
Concerns and Celebra ons of the Congrega on
SUPPORT Volunteer in Assisted Living Help lead a Bible Study or with a short devo onal service twice a month for older adults in assisted living. If interested please contact kathy.brockman@dunwoodyumc.org.
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. What do we do now? Wednesday, August 30 from 7:05 p.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m. Led by Rev. Joy Melton, this class will review the three important documents that everyone needs: Wills, Advance Direc ves, and Powers of A orney. To register contact Mary Celeste Llaurador, 770‐ 394‐0675, or maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc.org.
Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into tempta on, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Choral Amen
Chancel Choir
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD Giving of the Tithe and Offering Offertory The Lord's My Shepherd Jubilate (Ann Maurer, Gayle Mitrano, Julianne Reeves, Stephanie Zercher,
Mueller
and Teresa Dietz) David Dietz, piano; Linda Weber, flute The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want; He makes me down to lie In pastures green; He leadeth me, the quiet waters by. My soul He doth restore again; and me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, e’en for His own name’s sake. Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale, yet will I fear none ill; For Thou art with me; and Thy rod and staff me comfort s ll. My table Thou has furnished in presence of my foes; My head Thou dost with oil anoint, and my cup overflows. Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me; And in God’s house for evermore, my dwelling place shall be. Amen.
*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.
*Gospel Lesson Anthem
Luke 15:1‐10 Keep Your Lamps Trimmed
page 1271
African‐American spiritual,
Chancel Choir arr. Thomas Refrain: Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, the me is drawing nigh. (Refrain) Children, don't get weary ' l your work is done. (Refrain) Chris an journey soon be over, the me is drawing nigh. (Refrain)
Sermon
Everybody Ma ers (Second in series, This Is Us)
Rev. Dan Brown
Invita on to Chris an Discipleship Trust and Obey
TRUST AND OBEY
*Postlude * Stand as you are able.
Lay Reader Rick Siebert
Acolytes Mary Ashley Jacoppo, Will Jamieson, Amelia Mutert, Claire Mutert
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS
Chris an Sympathy Rob and Ellen Augus ne on the death of their son, Robert Nelson Augus ne; brother of Erin and Elaine.
Rosebud on the Altar In honor of Penelope (Penny) Eloise Amerson, daughter of Rev. Josh and Lindsey Amerson; granddaughter of John and Mary Pound, born July 28, 2017. (Contemporary Service)
*Charge and Benedic on *Response Hymn #431
Ushers John Campbell – Head Usher, Celeste Cornwell, Rick Freeman, Armand Glassman, Russell Henderson, Lynn Knight, Wray Russell, Bob Webb
Prayer Concerns Dot Yates, David Jager, David Lifsey, Jenny Wingard, Joy Culbreth, Mark Julian, Bob Hallenberg
SENDING FORTH
*Hymn of Dedica on #467
ASSISTING TODAY
Let There Be Peace on Earth Fugue in C (Jig Fugue)
WORLD PEACE
Buxtehude
Please silence mobile and electronic devices while in the Sanctuary. Hearing devices are available in the Narthex from any member of our usher team.
Bap sm Aus n Maddux Burt, son of Anthony and Azilee Burt; grandson of Joyce Waller Chrisman. (Tradi onal Service)