THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS Sunday, August 20, 2017 8:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 11:05 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Contemporary Worship Service Morning Prayer & Communion Service Traditional Worship Service DUMC Drama Pack 266 Bike Rodeo Rain Date Soccer Coach Meeting & Clinic
Monday, August 21, 2017 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Mah Jongg Dance Classes Youth Soccer Practices Women's AA DUMC Drama
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 2:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Christian Yoga WOW Bible Study Hightower Homework Club Dance Classes Youth Soccer Practices Gracetime UMW BACON Young Adult Softball Game
JOINING DUMC 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 questions
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
Wednesday, August 23, 2017 6:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:05 p.m.
Fit 4 Christ Staff Training Li'l Lambs Rehearsal Orff Ensemble Rehearsal Grace Kids Promise Kids Cherub Boys and Girls Rehearsal Carol Choir Rehearsal Dunwoody Dancers for Plugged In Youth Soccer Practices Wednesday Night Supper Crusader Choir Rehearsal Grief Share Faith Focus Wednesday Night Ladies Bible Study WOW Wednesday Night Share & Prayer Family Focus Men's Bible Study Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, August 24, 2017 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Christian Yoga Back to School Luncheon DUMC Bridge Dance Classes Youth Soccer Practices Human Trafficking Mtg Knitting Big Book Study
Friday, August 25, 2017 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Interfaith Discussion Group Youth Soccer Practices Men's AA
Saturday, August 26, 2017 6:00 p.m.
Cerney/Shaw Wedding
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 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
ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST AUGUST 20, 2017 11:05 A.M.
A Dynamic Christian Community of Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ! 1548 Mt. Vernon Road | Dunwoody, GA | www.dunwoodyumc.org
New Sunday School Class Sundays at 9:55 a.m., Room 243 begins 9/10. A class for adults of all ages interested in studying the Bible. Participants read and discuss the 16 chapters of the Gospel of Mark. By Christmas you will know the first Gospel written of the life, teachings, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Contact Tom Bever, 404-388-9260 or tbever@cclblaw.com
Traditional Worship THE GATHERING Prelude
Wonderful Words of Life (Hymn 600)
arr. Diemer
Chiming of the Hour Introit
I Was Glad
Walden
Chancel Choir
*Call to Worship Pastor: Welcome to the Sanctuary where it is not “us versus them.” People: We all belong. Pastor: Welcome to this hour where we can worship a God who deems us all important. People: Let us worship the Lord our God!
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING *Processional Hymn #64
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
NICAEA
*A Modern Affirmation Pastor: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare. All: We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power, and love, whose mercy is over all his works, and whose will is ever directed to his children's good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, the gift of the Father's unfailing grace, the ground of our hope, and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. We believe in the Holy Spirit as the divine presence in our lives, whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ, and find strength and help in time of need. We believe that this faith should manifest itself in the service of love as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, to the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. 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.
New Study: Know Doubt Sundays at 9:55 a.m., Thomas Coke Room. The Enlightened Rogues Class will study Know Doubt: The Importance of Embracing Uncertainty in Your Faith by John Ortberg. Contact Virginia Robinson at 770-605-2336. Gifted2Serve Sunday, September 10, 17 and 24 at 9:55 a.m. -10:55 a.m. in the Conference Room. Led by Rev. Jenna Kennedy, Shannon Whiting, and Keith Hicks. Learn how God has uniquely gifted you and where your dreams and passions might lead you to serve. This class allows you to find your ideal place to serve. To register, contact Mary Celeste Llaurador at 770-394-0675, or maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc.org. DUMC 101 Sunday, September 10, 17, and 24, 9:55 a.m. – 10:55 a.m., Young Adult Suite. Led by Rev. David Melton, these classes introduce you to our church, the Methodist denomination, and how to get involved. No pre-registration required. Study the Book of Discipline Sundays, August 20 and 27 at 9:55, Room 254. The Faith Quest Sunday School Class is studying The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church. Led by the Revs. Joy Melton and Scott Dunbar. W.O.W Women of the Word When God's People Pray; a powerful new small group study that will help you tap into the transforming power of prayer. Six Sessions on the Transforming Power of Prayer beginning September 6 in the at 9:45 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. Cost for Book: $11 (pay at first session) Cost for Book: $11 (pay at first session). RSVP to Pamela Menefee (phmenefee@gmail.com) for morning or Sally Abele (sallyabele@msn.com) for evening spots in the class and/or if you need childcare.
SPORTS AND LEISURE By the Grace of God Explore the connection between spiritual and physical wellness. Based on the Bod4God and Losing to Live weight loss programs. Session I: Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 ; Session II: Tuesdays 10:30
a.m. -11:30 a.m. September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17; Session III: Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. October 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, 28; Program Fee: $ 45.00 Faithfully Fit Wellness Program September 12 – December 1, Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Body transformation for every fitness level. Have fun with a variety of workouts: Strength Training, Christian Yoga, Functional Fitness, Zumba Dance, and more. Program Fee: $95.00. Youth Dance Classes Choose from Boys Hip Hop/Breakdance, Jazz/Hip Hop, and Ballet/Hip Hop. Two sessions: August 14 through December 21 and January through May. Visit the website for ages, days, times, fees and registration.
NURSERY Weekday Drop-In Open to the Community Monday – Friday, begins September 5. Full day (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.), half day (9 a.m. – 11 a.m. or 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.), early drop-off and late pick up options are available. Program is open to children 6 months through 5 years of age. For pricing and registration, contact Usha Raghavan at usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org or 770-3940675, ext. 131. Promise Kids Registration is Open Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Children (2 years – Kindergarten) will learn stories of bravery, faithfulness, and kindness that are straight from the Bible and perfect for little hearts! Contact Usha Raghavan at usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org or 770-394-0675, ext. 131.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY www.facebook.com/DUMCYA Co-Ed Softball League Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m., 8/15 – 10/3. Looking for something active and social to do during the week? Join our co-ed softball team! Cost $20. Register at dunwoodyumc.org.
FIFTY PLUS New Friends Monday, September 11, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., at Chilis. Reservations due by noon on September 9. We are a group of widowed friends (men and women) who enjoy lunch out on the second Monday of each month. To RSVP or find out more, please contact Betty Moreland at 770-641-8519.
Announcements | August 20, 2017
Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Merrill Kinross Pond
Complete details at www.dunwoodyumc.org. Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Response Hymn #611
FIRST TIME GUESTS If this is your first time visiting DUMC, please stop by one of the Welcome Desks, located outside of the Sanctuary or activities building, for a gift from us.
BE INFORMED Stay up to date on all that is going on at Dunwoody UMC through our weekly enewsletter, eConnections. Sign up at dunwoodyumc.org/ subscribe for this newsletter and other age or interest specific communications.
WORSHIP August Sermon Series – This Is Us Who are we? What is our identity 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 questions. Every Sunday in August in all worship services.
MISSIONS Trinity Table Volunteers Sunday, August 27, DUMC hosts Trinity Table. Signup 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 afternoon. www.signupgenius.com/ go/30e0f4eaaa623a13-dumc3 Hightower Homework Club Volunteers Mondays and Tuesdays, 2:45 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. Please help these students during the 2017-2018 school year with math, reading and/or free time after school. Sign up at http:// www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f48abac23a7fa7hightower. Snack donations are needed too; Questions? Contact Carolyn Staley at ccsggator@gmail.com. Consignment Sale Fall 2017 Sale - Saturday, September 16 (preview night on Friday, September 15 for volunteers only). Email consignment.information@gmail.com to register to consign or sign up to volunteer consignment.volunteers@gmail.com. For all other questions including payments or donations, e-mail consignment.sale@gmail.com
FELLOWSHIP Wednesday Night Supper Register on the website, by placing the pew card in the offering plate, emailing
Child of Blessing, Child of Promise (v.1)
STUTTGART
foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org or by calling 770394-0675, ext. 204 by noon each Monday. Greeters Needed Help welcome members and visitors attending worship services and Sunday School. Volunteer 30 minutes of your time once a month to help us express DUMC's warm hospitality. Contact Mary Millar, 404-432-0784 or marymillar01@yahoo.com Visual Arts in the Library Enjoy "Spiritual Journey" selected works by Lindsey Odom, on display in the Library now through the end of August.
Words of Welcome Ministry Moment
Hightower Homework Club
Children’s Moment Children ages Kindergarten – 2nd grade are invited to exit after the Children’s Moment to go to the Parlor for Foundations and Traditions, a worship readiness class.
SUPPORT What do we do now? Wednesday, August 30 from 7:05 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Led by Rev. Joy Melton, this class reviews three important documents everyone needs: Wills, Advance Directives, and Powers of Attorney. To register, contact Mary Celeste Llaurador, 770-3940675, or maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc.org. Volunteer in Assisted Living Help lead a Bible Study or with a short devotional 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 time, 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 duration of your crisis. To find out more contact Pat DeBolt at 770-396-6836. GriefShare Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., Room E253. The program has a three component design to help participants along that journey and is designed to offer comfort, answers and hope. Begin attending at any time. Contact JoAnn Akers at akersjoann@gmail.com.
GROWTH Fall Small Group Studies For a complete listing of short and long term studies, plus other special interest offerings, visit the website under the Programs tab or contact maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc.org.
Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation 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 temptation, 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
Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart (Hymn 500)
arr. Tiefenbach
Chancel Choir and brass
*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 Anthem
Acts 15:1-21 Strike Up Your Instruments of Joy
Edmunds, arr. Holmes
Chancel Choir and brass Strike up your instruments of joy to honor this, the Day of Days. Trumpets, your stirring voice employ in golden phrase on phrase. Let drums beat and oboes play in mazes of delight. Cymbals sharp and tambour may ring bold through day and night! Let sire and dame proclaim the joy that pulses free through ev'ry vein, maids too and ev'ry lively boy, take up the fresh and brave refrain. Rebecs, shawms and curtals trace a thousand golden ways; clarions and rackets race to join in lovely praise. Strike up your instruments of joy!
Sermon
Not Them and Us, Only Us (Third in series, This Is Us)
ASSISTING TODAY
page 1346
Rev. Josh Amerson
Ushers Bob Houghton – Head Usher, Kenneth Abele, Jim Anchors, Marv Dussinger, Bruce Feiman, Lance Franklin, Phil Haverfield, Harlan James, Kyle Mastin, Stephen Scott, Rick Siebert
Lay Reader Gail Jones
Acolytes Michael Jacoppo, Paige Pendleton, Talley Pendleton
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS SENDING FORTH
Prayer Concerns David Jager, Jenny Wingard, Joy Culbreth, Mark Julian, Brian DeChant, Judy Bertrand, Kira Dunkerley, Guatemala Mission team
Invitation to Christian Discipleship *Hymn of Dedication #428
For the Healing of the Nations
CWM RHONDDA
*Charge and Benediction *Response Hymn #431 *Postlude
Congratulations William Bowen Shuford, born August 2, 2017, parents William and Blakely Shuford; grandparents Billy and Leslie Shuford.
Baptisms Merrill Kinross Pond, daughter of Eleanor and Robert Pond.
Let There Be Peace on Earth Sonata Pian’e Forte
WORLD PEACE
Gabrieli
Organ and brass
* 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.