ANNOUNCEMENTS WORSHIP
SUPPORT
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.
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.
MISSIONS 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 afternoon. www.signupgenius.com/ go/30e0f4eaaa623a13-dumc3 Hightower Homework Club Volunteers Mondays and Tuesdays, 2:45 p.m. – 4:20 p.m., Hightower Elementary. Please help these students during the 2017-2018 school year with math, reading and/or free time after school. 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 foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org or by calling 770-394-0675, ext. 204 by noon each Monday. Greeters Needed Help welcome members and visitors attending worship services and Sunday School. Contact Mary Millar, 404-4320784 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.
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 support you for the duration of your crisis. To find out more contact Pat DeBolt at 770-396-6836.
ANNOUNCEMENTS 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.
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.
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.
NURSERY
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.
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.
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.
GROWTH
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. Program Fee: $ 45.00.
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. 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.
SPORTS AND LEISURE
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.
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 dropoff 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 770-394-0675, 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 770-394-0675, ext. 131 or usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org.
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 coed softball team! Cost $20. Register at dunwoodyumc.org.
ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST AUGUST 20, 2017 8:45 A.M.
FIFTY PLUS New Friends Monday, September 11, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., at Olive Garden. 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.
Senior Pastor: Rev. Dan Brown Associate Pastors: Rev. Josh Amerson, Rev. Kathy Brockman, Rev. Jenna Kennedy, Rev. David Melton and Rev. Sonny Walden
A Dynamic Christian Community of Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ! 1548 Mt. Vernon Road | Dunwoody, GA | www.dunwoodyumc.org
MORNING PRAYER AND HOLY COMMUNION
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
*Call to Praise and Prayer Pastor: O Lord, open our lips. People: And we shall declare your praise. All: 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.
Songs of Praise
*Hymn #64
Song of Praise
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
NICAEA
Greet Your Neighbor Welcome Ministry Moment Hightower Homework Club One in the Spirit
Scripture Reading
Lawrence and Sophie Frank
Acts 15:1-21
Prayer of Thanksgiving New every morning is your love, great God of light and all day long you are working for good in the world. Stir up in us desire to serve you, to live peacefully with our neighbors, and to devote each day to your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Prayers for Others and the Lord's Prayer
*Scripture
Acts 15:1-21
Song of Praise
Meditation
Not Them and Us, Only Us (This Is Us, Part 3)
Rev. David Melton
Prayers of the People After each prayer, the Leader will conclude: Lord, in your mercy, and all may respond, Hear our prayer. Tithe and Offering
Tithes and Offerings
Take to the World
Faith Story
Taylor Doolittle
Sermon
Not Them and Us...Only Us Rev. Josh Amerson (This Is Us, Part 3) Here and Now
Benediction
Haydn
CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS Prayer Concerns David Jager, Jenny Wingard, Joy Culbreth, Mark Julian, Brian DeChant, Judy Bertrand, Kira Dunkerley
William Bowen Shuford, born August 2, 2017, parents William and Blakely Shuford; grandparents Billy and Leslie Shuford.
Baptism Holy Communion #12 *Hymn # 428
For the Healing of The Nations CWM RHONDDA
*Passing of the Peace *Stand as you are able. 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
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OFFICE HOURS Regular office hours resume Monday, August 7. 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.
DUNWOODY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Congratulations
Offertory When I Think Upon Thy Goodness Sidnei Alferes, tenor
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.
How Great Thou Art Let It Rise
Prayer for Illumination
Psalm 47 #781
WELCOME FIRST-TIME GUESTS
Merrill Kinross Pond, daughter of Eleanor and Robert Pond. (Traditional Service)
1548 Mt. Vernon Road Dunwoody, GA 30338 Phone: 770-394-0675 After Hours: 770-542-1667 mail@dunwoodyumc.org www.dunwoodyumc.org
THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS Sunday, August 20, 2017 8:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service 8:45 a.m. Morning Prayer & Communion Service 11:05 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 1:00 p.m. DUMC Drama 2:30 p.m. Pack 266 Bike Rodeo Rain Date 6:30 p.m. Soccer Coach Meeting & Clinic Monday, August 21, 2017 10:00 a.m. Mah Jongg 4:00 p.m. Dance Classes 5:00 p.m. Youth Soccer Practices 7:00 p.m. Women's AA 7:00 p.m. DUMC Drama Tuesday, August 22, 2017 9:30 a.m. Christian Yoga 9:45 a.m. WOW Bible Study 2:45 p.m. Hightower Homework Club 4:00 p.m. Dance Classes 5:00 p.m. Youth Soccer Practices 7:00 p.m. Gracetime UMW 7:00 p.m. BACON 7:00 p.m. Young Adult Softball Game Wednesday, August 23, 2017 6:30 a.m. Fit 4 Christ 9:00 a.m. Staff Training 4:30 p.m. Li'l Lambs Rehearsal 4:30 p.m. Orff Ensemble Rehearsal 4:30 p.m. Grace Kids 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 Practices 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 24, 2017 9:30 a.m. Christian Yoga 12:00 p.m. Back to School Luncheon 12:30 p.m. DUMC Bridge 4:00 p.m. Dance Classes 5:00 p.m. Youth Soccer Practices 6:00 p.m. Human Trafficking Mtg 7:00 p.m. Knitting 8:00 p.m. Big Book Study Friday, August 25, 2017 12:30 p.m. Interfaith Discussion Group 5:00 p.m. Youth Soccer Practices 6:30 p.m. Men's AA Saturday, August 26, 2017 6:00 p.m. Cerney/Shaw Wedding