ANNOUNCEMENTS WOMEN’S MINSTRY Women’s Small Group Spotlight NEW UMW group called Next Steps created for mothers with elementary aged children. Focus will be on growing in faith through short studies and fun fellowship activities and outings. Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month from 11am-12:30pm starting in September. Nursery provided. Contact Erin Griffin engriff@yahoo.com or Leigh Cohen at leighkcohen@gmail.com. W.O.W Book Study – When God’s People Pray Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. in Room 258, beginning September 6 for six weeks. A powerful new small group study that helps you tap into the transforming power of prayer. RSVP to Pamela Menefee (phmenefee@gmail.com) for morning or Sally Abele (sallyabele@msn.com) for evening spots and/or if you need childcare. Cost for book: $11.
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. Three sessions available, begins September 11. Program Fee: $45.00. Contact Michelle Spitz at michelle.spitz@dunwoodyumc.org. 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. Contact Michelle Spitz at michelle.spitz@dunwoodyumc.org. Youth Dance Classes Choose from Boys Hip Hop/Breakdance, Jazz/Hip Hop, and Ballet/Hip Hop. Two sessions: August 27 through December 21 and January through May. Visit the website for ages, days, times, fees and registration.
NURSERY Promise Kids Registration 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.
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.), and late pick up options are available. Open to children 6 months - 5 years of age. For pricing and registration, contact Usha Raghavan at 770-394-0675, ext. 131 or usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org .
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY www.facebook.com/DUMCYA After Hours - Tuesday, September 12, 8pm, Moondog Growlers. An interactive TED talk with a DUMC twist! Three panelists will share their insights on a topic voted on by the audience. Audience members are encouraged to ask questions and respond to the panelists. Visit www.facebook.com/DUMCYA to vote on the topic. Co-Ed Softball League Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m., through 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 Seniorsizers Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m., Aerobics Room, resumes September 7. Free, coed exercise class for all levels of fitness. Low impact movements, stretching, balance and strength work. Chairs provided if needed. No reservation required. Call our certified instructor, Jean Kennedy, 770-804-1202 for details. New Friends Monday, September 11, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., at Chili’s. Reservations due by noon on September 9. We are a group of widowed friends who enjoy lunch out on the second Monday of each month. To RSVP or find out more, contact Betty Moreland at 770-641-8519. Chattanooga Riverboat Cruise Friday, September 15. Cruise the Tennessee River to see many historic sights, the Chattanooga skyline and Lookout Mountain. Cost, including bus fare, deluxe deli lunch, and cruise is just $40. Last day for payment is Sunday, September 3. Contact Mary Ruffin, 770394-0675.
WELCOME FIRST-TIME GUESTS
THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS
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.
Sunday, August 27, 2017 8:45AM Contemporary Worship Service 8:45AM Morning Prayer & Communion Service 10:00AM Trinity Table 11:05AM Traditional Worship Service 12:15PM SS Leaders Meeting 6:30PM Soccer Coach Meeting & Clinic Monday, August 28, 2017 10:00AM Mah Jongg 5:00PM Soccer Season Begins 2:00PM Hightower Homework Club Orientation 7:00PM Women's AA 7:00PM Stephen Ministry 7:00PM Balancing Act Monthly Meeting 7:00PM NAMI Education Meeting Tuesday, August 29, 2017 9:30AM Christian Yoga 9:45AM WOW Bible Study 1:30PM Senior Staff Meeting 5:00PM Preschool Open House 7:00PM Young Adult Softball Game Wednesday, August 30, 2017 6:30AM Fit 4 Christ 2:00PM Hightower Homework Club Orientation 4:30PM Li'l Lambs Rehearsal 4:30PM Orff Ensemble Rehearsal 4:30PM Grace Kids 4:30PM Promise Kids 5:00PM Tone Chimes Rehearsal 5:00PM Cherub Boys and Girls Rehearsal 5:00PM Carol Choir Rehearsal 5:30PM Wednesday Night Supper 6:15PM Crusader Choir Rehearsal 6:30PM Grief Share 7:00PM Faith Focus Wednesday Night Ladies Bible Study 7:00PM WOW Wednesday Night Share & Prayer 7:00PM Family Focus Men's Bible Study 7:05PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, August 31, 2017 9:30AM Christian Yoga 7:00PM Knitting Friday, September 01, 2017 6:30PM Men's AA
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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 and Rev. Sonny Walden
TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST AUGUST 27, 2017 8:45 A.M.
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
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE MISSIONS
*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. *Hymn #89
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
HYMN TO JOY
Songs of Praise All Hail the Power of Jesus Name Blessed Assurance (My King Is Coming) Greet Your Neighbor Welcome and Announcements Holy Baptism
Wyatt Boda
Song of Praise
Come Ye Sinners
Prayer for Illumination
Malinda Belbutowski
Psalm 96 #815
Scripture Reading
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
Matthew 17:14-21
page 1194
Benediction
Meditation
Anything Is Possible (This Is Us, Part 4)
Rev. Sonny Walden
Sermon
Anything Is Possible (This Is Us, Part 4)
Song of Praise
Rev. Josh Amerson
Song of Moses
FELLOWSHIP
CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS Prayer Concerns
Congratulations In honor of Graham Turner Winton, son of Andrew and Kari Winton; grandparents Sheryl and Bob Winton; great grandmother Jeanette Winton, born July 16, 2017.
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.
SUPPORT
Tithe and Offering
Baptism
Thanks Be to God
Dickson
Lauren Heidingsfelder, mezzo-soprano
Wyatt Elaine Boda, daughter of Whitney and Stephen Boda. (Contemporary Service)
Christian Sympathy Stacy and Rick Parrish on the death of her mother, Janet Chalmers; grandmother of Alexandra on August 11, 2017.
Holy Communion #12 *Hymn #77
Tithes and Offerings O God Our Help in Ages Past
Deb Jansen, David Jager, Jenny Wingard, Meredith Brown, Sharon Stout, Judy Bertrand
Prayers of the People After each prayer, the Leader will conclude: Lord, in your mercy, and all may respond, Hear our prayer.
Offertory
Matthew 17:14-21
FoodStock 2017 Thank You! 309,432 meals are on their way to Honduras. We have packed a total of 2,082,046 meals in support of Rise Against Hunger. Hightower Homework Club Volunteers Mondays and Tuesdays, 2:45 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. Help 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.sale@gmail.com to register to consign or to volunteer. Great Day of Service Saturday, October 21. Mark your calendar, registration opens September 15. We need project coordinators and donations, please contact Samantha Faklaris at samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org.
How Great Thou Art HOW GREAT THOU ART
*Passing of the Peace *Stand as you are able. Ushers: Rip Clark – Head Usher, Megan Cann, Lucretia Farley, Ron Garrett, Mark Hallenbeck, Glenn Hancock, Sam Lott, Ken Loux, Robert Ragsdale, Herb Williams, Tom Wright
Larry and Elizabeth Steelman on the death of her niece, Margaret Elizabeth Jones, on August 13, 2017 in Durham, N.C. Joan Curran and family on the death of her husband, Gene, on August 18, 2017.
Altar Flowers In honor of our daughter, Wyatt Boda's, baptism by her parents, Whitney and Stephen Boda. (Contemporary Service)
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, 770-394-0675, 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 770-3966836. DivorceCare Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Room 254, September 6 - December 13 . Support group for those going through divorce. You may join any time. Contact Cathy Wright, kd111649@gmail.com, with questions.
GROWTH Adult Sunday School Information TODAY! August 27 at 9:55 a.m., Room 243. Need an Adult Sunday School Class? Come hear Rev. David Melton discuss our existing adult classes and a new class that start 9/10. 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. Read and discuss 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 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 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.