ANNOUNCEMENTS 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.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY UMW Book Club Monday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m., Church Parlor. Open to all women, this club brings together those who share a mutual interest in book discussions. Join us as we make our book selections for the year. Contact Barbara Giametta, 404-213-0005.
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 for details. 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.
NURSERY Weekday Drop-In Open to the Community Monday – Friday, 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 770-542-1645 or usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY www.facebook.com/DUMCYA After Hours - Tuesday, September 14, 8:00 p.m., 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 Co-ed softball games Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. at Blackburn Park. Walk-on players welcome! Can't make the game? Stop by Righteous Room for post game dinner and drinks. Harvest for the Hungry Saturday, September 23, 10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Join us at the Concrete Jungle urban farm to plant and harvest their fall crops. All food is donated to local shelters and food banks. BACON - Brothers Around Christ. Tuesday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. at The Brass Tap. 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. YA Retreat October 13 – 15 in North Georgia. All young adults are invited! The theme is God's Grace. We will have a mixture of small group and large group discussions, activities and a party Saturday night. For details, contact Laura Keen lskeen33@gmail.com.
FIFTY PLUS Seniorcizers Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m., Aerobics Room. 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, 770804-1202 for details. Thinking About Retirement? Tuesday, September 24 from 6:30 to 8 pm in the Wesley Room. Listen to a initial panel discussion on what to anticipate as you retire addressing the areas of emotional preparation, financial planning for enhanced longevity, spiritual preparation, and physical preparation. Contact Rev. Kathy Brockman, kathy.brockman@dunwoodyumc.org. PALS The Perimeter Adult Learning & Services will start on September 11- October 30. We will be meeting at Dunwoody Baptist Church. $45 covers three classes each Monday for 8 weeks. Fall classes include: Lewis & Clark Among the Indians; History of Natural History; Interesting Events & People in American History; and more. More information at palsonline.org or call 770-698-0801.
WELCOME FIRST-TIME GUESTS 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.
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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 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS Sunday, September 10, 2017 10:30 a.m. DUMC 101 12:15 p.m. Leadership Institute Meeting 5:30 p.m. Youth Worship Monday, September 11, 2017 8:15 a.m. Fitness Class 8:00 a.m. Preschool Board Meeting 9:15 a.m. Fitness Class 10:30 a.m. Christian Weight Loss 11:00 a.m. International Mission Trip Planning Meeting 11:00 a.m. Women's Choir Rehearsal 11:00 a.m. Family, Living, and Giving UMW Circle 11:00 a.m. Veterans Luncheon 6:30 p.m. Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Women's AA 7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry 7:00 p.m. UMW Book Club 7:00 p.m. Girl Scout Leader Meeting
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 7:30 a.m. Fitness Class 8:45 a.m. Fitness Class 9:30 a.m. Christian Yoga 9:45 a.m. WOW Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Christian Weight Loss 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack 266 Meeting 7:00 p.m. UMW Working Women's Network Circle Meeting 8:00 p.m. After Hours for Young Adults Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:30 a.m. Fit 4 Christ 9:15 a.m. Preschool Room Parent Meeting 9:15 a.m. Fitness Class 9:45 a.m. WOW Bible Study on Prayer 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. Tone Chimes Rehearsal 5:00 p.m. Cherub Boys and Girls Rehearsal 5:00 p.m. Carol Choir Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper and Capital Campaign Program 6:15 p.m. Crusader Choir Rehearsal 6:15 p.m. Musica Gloria Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Divorce Care 7:00 p.m. Faith Focus Wednesday Night Ladies Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Family Focus Men's Bible Study 7:00 p.m. WOW Bible Study on Prayer 7:05 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, September 14, 2017 7:30 a.m. Fitness Class 9:30 a.m. Christian Yoga 10:00 a.m. Alzheimer/Dementia 11:00 a.m. American Legion Post 134 12:30 p.m. DUMC Bridge 7:00 p.m. Knitting 7:00 p.m. Young Adult Softball Game 8:00 p.m. Big Book Study Friday, September 15, 2017 8:00 a.m. Fall Consignment Sale 8:00 a.m. General Board of Global Ministries Conference 6:30 p.m. Men's AA Saturday, September 16, 2017 8:00 a.m. Kairos Inside Team Formation 1:00 p.m. Paul Hudgins Visitation 2:00 p.m. Memorial for Paul Hudgins
Senior Pastor: Rev. Dan Brown Associate Pastors: Rev. Josh Amerson, Rev. Kathy Brockman, Rev. Jenna Kennedy, Rev. David Melton and Rev. Sonny Walden
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 10, 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 *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 #577
God of Grace and God of Glory CWM RHONDDA
Psalm 27 #758
Greet Your Neighbor Welcome and Announcements Ministry Moment Community Assistance Center Tamara Carrera
Meditation
Made to Work
Rev. Kathy Brockman
*Scripture
Genesis 2:8, 15
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Prayers of the People After each prayer, the Leader will conclude: Lord, in your mercy, and all may respond, Hear our prayer.
Prayer for Illumination Deanna Duram
Tithe and Offering Sermon
All That I Am Made to Work
Rev. Josh Amerson
("The Work of the People" Part 1)
Song of Praise
Made to Worship
Benediction
CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS
One of the highest privileges we have as Christians is to respond to God’s grace by financially supporting the mission and ministry of Christ’s church. Through your gifts, lives are touched.
Prayer Concerns David Jager, Karen Drexler, Frank Crittenden, Deb Jansen, Meredith Brown, Brian DeChant, Dot Yates, Priscilla Holman
Christian Sympathy
Satie
Holy Communion #12 *Hymn #128
Genesis 2:8, 15
Prayers for Others and the Lord’s Prayer
Tithe and Offering
Meditation Sarah Williams, oboe; Mark Lamback, piano
Glory to God Forever
Scripture Reading
He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought HE LEADETH ME
Mattie Kate Smith, Jewel King and Rene Goolsby (DUMC staff members), on the death of their sister and aunt, Beverly Ann Banks, on August 28, 2017. Lloyd and Betty Netherton on the death of their son, Andrew, on August 28, 2017. Andy and Mie Brunson on the death of his sister, Nancy Gass; aunt of Sean and Kenneth, on September 2, 2017.
A Note of Thanks
*Passing of the Peace
The Curran family extends loving gratitude for all the thoughts, prayers, cards and contributions made in the memory of Gene Curran.
*Stand as you are able.
Rosebud on the Altar In honor of Theodore James Schmidt, son of Carl and Keeli Schmidt, born August 31, 2017.
Ushers: Jack Eubank - Head Usher, Bill Barnes, Dwight Hawksworth, Jim
Knight, Geoffrey Nixon, Larry Price, Phil Scott, Jack Whitley
Altar Flowers In memory of Brent Walker by Karen, Mike and Debra Walker.
Hightower Homework Club Volunteers Mondays and Tuesdays, 2:45 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. Help students during the 2017-2018 Please join us for a special, complimenschool year with math, reading and/or tary Wednesday Night Supper on Sepfree time after school. Snack donations tember 13 to hear details of the camare needed too. Contact Carolyn Staley at paign, see early conceptual drawings, ccsggator@gmail.com. and to ask questions. RSVP to 770-542Transitional Housing Committee Needs 1654 or foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org. Help In partnership with HomeStretch, our MISSIONS committee serves as financial and family Hurricane Harvey Flood Buckets mentors to help families transitioning to DUMC is accepting cleaning supplies to self-sufficiency. Help grow this ministry assemble flood buckets during GDOS. to serve another family in 2018. Please Check the website or flyers for a comcontact Linda Danysh at plete list of items needed. Please leave danysh01@yahoo.com or Rita Paschal at items in the bin near the nursery now ritapaschal@att.net. through September 29. Consignment Sale FELLOWSHIP Shop with us Saturday, September 16, Wednesday Night Supper 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., half price 12:30 Register on the website, by placing the p.m. - 3:30 p.m. To consign, volunteer or pew card in the offering plate, emailing send any questions to foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org or by consignment.sale@gmail.com. calling 770-394-0675, ext. 204 by noon Great Day of Service each Monday. Save the Date - Saturday, October 21. Bridge Group Registration opens Friday, September 15 All adults are welcome, regardless of ageDonations Needed! -both men and women, to play on the We are collecting new, travel size toilet- second and fourth Thursdays from12:45 ries, peanut butter, birthday party items p.m. to 3:15 p.m. in the Young Adult and plastic grocery bags. Please bring Suite. Contact information: Betty Ringley items to the donation bin area located 770-704-4007 or Alan Raby 770-393outside the nursery. 3293. Holiday Festival Donations SUPPORT Silent Auction: We are seeking goods/ Volunteer in Assisted Living services from business owners, vacation September 24 at 12:15 p.m. in the Conhomes and special talents such as cookference Room. Organizational and training or photography. If you have these ing meeting for anyone interested in items or others, please contact Nancy visiting our homebound members. Lunch Purdon (fendlersmom@hotmail.com) or will be provided. Please contact Kathy Jennifer Knight Brockman with any questions and to (jennifer.knight@ricoh-usa.com). RSVP for lunch at Attic Treasures: We treasure antiques, kathy.brockman@dunwoodyumc.org., home and holiday decor, housewares, Stephen Ministry etc. (clean and in working order). Drop If you are going through a difficult time, small items in the donation bin near the our Stephen Ministers can help. They will nursery. Large furniture items and rugs meet with you privately on a weekly must be pre-approved. Please send picbasis to listen, support and encourage tures to Charlotte Turner, you, to pray with and for you. To find out charsturner@gmail.com or Toni Romore contact Pat DeBolt at 770-396zeman, trozeman@att.net. 6836. Casseroles-to-Go: Get your first choice of DivorceCare a recipe to prepare for the Festival begin- Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Room ning next Sunday before and after ser254, through December 13 . Support vices! Plan to participate for the first time group for those going through divorce. or for the tenth. Contact Bette Whitley You may join any time. Contact Cathy (jwhitley47@aol.com). Wright, kd111649@gmail.com.
MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Songs of Praises Let the Praises Ring Oh For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Song of Praise
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.
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