THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 8:45AM Contemporary Worship Service 8:45AM Morning Prayer & Communion Service 11:05AM Traditional Worship Service 4:15PM Bells Aflame Youth Handbell Choir Rehearsal 5:00PM Youth Choir Rehearsal 5:30PM Youth Worship MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 11:00AM Women's Choir Rehearsal 6:30PM Finance Committee 6:30PM Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM Grace of God: Christian Weight Loss 7:00PM Women's AA 7:30PM Church Council Meeting TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 9:30AM Christian Yoga 9:45AM WOW Bible Study 10:30AM Christian Weight Loss 2:35PM Pickleball 6:00PM Building Committee 6:30PM Transitional Housing Committee Meeting 6:30PM Prescott Walk HOA Meeting 7:30PM NAMI Support Group WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 6:30AM Fit 4 Christ 9:45AM WOW Bible Study on Prayer 10:00AM Disciple 1 Fast Track 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 6:15PM Musica Gloria Rehearsal 6:30PM Divorce Care 6:30PM DivorceCare for Kids 6:30 PM GDOS Committee Meeting 7:00PM Faith Focus Wednesday Night Ladies Bible Study 7:00PM Family Focus Men's Bible Study 7:00PM WOW Bible Study on Prayer 7:05PM Animate Faith 7:05PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 9:00AM Seniorcizers 9:30AM Christian Yoga 11:00AM North Atlanta Chapter - The Church Network 11:00AM World War II Roundtable 7:00PM Knitting 7:00PM Young Adult Softball Game 8:00PM Big Book Study FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 12:30PM Interfaith Discussion Group 6:30PM Men's AA SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 8:30AM Atlanta Roswell Lay Servants Classes 9:00 AM Food Packing at Feed the Hungry 9:00AM St. Luke's Presbyterian Leadership Meeting 10:00AM Harvest for the Hungry
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
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 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
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 17, 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
Traditional Worship THE GATHERING Prelude
Matins (Morning Bells)
Vierne
Spirit of the Living God
Iverson, arr. Walden
Chiming of the Hour Introit
Chancel Choir
Pastor: Mystery of God, draw us near. People: Fill our minds with awe! Pastor: Glory of God, shine through our lives. People: Reveal your power and glory! Pastor: In the mystery, the wisdom, the glory of God, People: Let us worship!
*Affirmation of Faith #885
EIN' FESTE BURG 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 Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth 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 resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. 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.
Words of Welcome
www.facebook.com/DUMCYA 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. GraceTime GraceTime is hosting a craft night at CampbellStone Retirement Center in Sandy Springs. We will help the residents make homemade cards to send to family and friends! Tuesday, September 26, 6:30 p.m. If you can donate craft supplies, contact Laura Keen, lskeen33@gmail.com. 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.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
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. Purchase Your Upper Room Disciplines for 2018 A year of daily devotions drawn from the Lectionary with meditation, prayer and reflection to help you grow to spiritual maturity. Available at the Church office for $9, payable to Dunwoody UMC. Contact Mary Ruffin 770 3940675 x112 UMW Spotlight Moms on the Grow, a UMW group for mothers with infants or preschoolers. Our meetings focus on growing spiritually while meeting the everyday demands of motherhood. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 9:15 a.m. in the Parlor. Contact Casey Drake at casey_drake@hotmail.com. Childcare provided with a reservation.
*Call to Worship
*Processional Hymn #110
GROWTH
3rd Grade Bibles Today we celebrate our 3rd Grade students as they receive their Bibles. Trailblazers Event – 4th and 5th Graders September 24, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Join the “The Amazing Faith Race”! Our service project is birthday kits for MUST ministries to make a child’s birthday special. Please bring one of the following: cake mix, frosting, party decorations, plates, napkins. $5 for pizza dinner. RSVP: Look for Sign Up via email. Contact Megan Batcheller at megan.batcheller@dunwoodyumc.org.
YOUTH MINISTRY Sunday Night Live – Bubblepalooza September 17 at 6:00 p.m. Students grades 6 12 meet in the Youth Area. Food, worship, bubble soccer, bubble balls, bubble fun! Bring $10 and a friend!
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 770542-1645 or usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org.
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, 770-804-1202 for details. New Friends Monday, October 9, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., at Red Lobster. Reservations are due by noon on October 7. 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 770641-8519. Thinking About Retirement? Tuesday, October 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Wesley Room. Listen to a 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. For more information, contact Rev. Kathy Brockman, kathy.brockman@dunwoodyumc.org
Announcements | September 17, 2017 Complete details at www.dunwoodyumc.org. Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Sign up to receive our weekly eConnections.
MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Your commitment counts! If you have questions about the campaign, please contact Jim Boyea at 770-542-1662.
FIRST TIME GUESTS If this is your first time visiting DUMC, stop by one of the Welcome Desks, located outside of the Sanctuary or in the activities building, for a gift from us.
MISSIONS Hurricane Harvey Flood Buckets DUMC is accepting cleaning supplies to assemble flood buckets during GDOS. Check the website or flyers for a complete list of items needed. Please leave items in the bin near the nursery now through September 29. Great Day of Service Join us on Saturday, October 21 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We will have 40 projects here at DUMC and within our community. Visit the website for a complete list of items we are collecting for projects including toiletries, peanut butter, and birthday party items. Contact Samantha Faklaris with questions at samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org. Register at www.dunwoodyumc.org Holiday Festival Donations Save the Date - Saturday, November 11. We Need Time, Talent and Treasures! Have Time? Contact Martha Purcell (mjpig@bellsouth.net) for volunteer opportunities. A Talent in the Kitchen? Contact Amlie Lewis (amlie@att.net) to donate to the Gourmet Shop. Have Talents or New Treasures? Contact Silent Auction chairs Nancy Purdon (fendlersmom@hotmail.com) or Jennifer Knight (jennifer.knight@ricoh-usa.com) Old Treasures? Contact Attic Treasures chairs Toni Rozeman (trozeman@att.net) or Charlotte Turner (charsturner@gmail.com) Literary Treasures? Donate your gently used books to the Book Nook bin found on the lower level in front of the Nursery. Talented at spending time shopping for treasures? Mark your calendars for November 11, 2017!
Casseroles-to-Go The Holiday Festival starts today when you pick up your recipes and casserole pans before, after or between the services. This year’s choices feature new creative recipes with delicious ingredients. Super easy recipes for every cook! Contact Bette Whitley (jwhitley47@aol.com). Transitional Housing Committee Needs Help In partnership with HomeStretch, our committee serves as financial and family mentors to help families transitioning to self-sufficiency. Help grow this ministry to serve another family in 2018. Please contact Linda Danysh at danysh01@yahoo.com or Rita Paschal at ritapaschal@att.net. Package of Hope September 30 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Area. DUMC provides “Package of Hope” to distribute non-perishable food to feed a family of four for several days. Contact Cindy Hatcher with questions at cindywhatcher@gmail.com.
FELLOWSHIP
Presentation of Bibles to Third Graders Children ages Kindergarten – second grade are invited to exit after the children’s moment to go to the Library for Foundations and Traditions, a worship readiness class.
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 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.
Offertory
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
African-America Spiritual
Hugh Winn, tenor
Wednesday Night Supper Register on the website, by placing the pew card in the offering plate, by calling 770-394-0675, ext. 204 emailing by noon each Monday, foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org or
*Doxology #95 *Scripture Lesson
Luke 19:1-10
page 1277
SUPPORT
Anthem
Zion’s Walls
Copland
Volunteer in Assisted Living October 24 at 12:15 p.m. in the Conference Room. Organizational and training meeting for anyone interested in visiting our homebound members. Lunch will be provided. Contact Rev. Kathy Brockman to RSVP for lunch at kathy.brockman@dunwoodyumc.org. Stephen Ministry If you are going through a difficult time, our Stephen Ministers can help. They will meet with you privately on a weekly basis to listen, support and encourage you, to pray with and for you. Contact Pat DeBolt at 770-396-6836. DivorceCare Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Room 254, through December 13 . Support group for those going through divorce. You may join any time. Contact Cathy Wright, kd111649@gmail.com.
OLD 100th
Chancel Choir Come fathers and mothers, come sisters and brothers, come join us in singing the praises of Zion. O fathers, don’t you feel determined to meet within the walls of Zion. We’ll shout and go round, the walls of Zion!
Sermon
Remember Who You Work For
Rev. Josh Amerson
("The Work of the People" Part 2)
SENDING FORTH Invitation to Christian Discipleship *Hymn of Dedication #160
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
MARION
*Charge and Benediction *Response Hymn #431
Let There Be Peace on Earth
WORLD PEACE
*Postlude
Prelude in D Major, BWV 532
Bach
* 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.
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Baptism Maryanne Williams (Contemporary Service) Prayer Concerns David Jager, Deb Jansen, Frank Crittenden, Karen Drexler, Anthony Stephens, Meredith Brown, Dot Yates, Richard Porter, Jenny Wingard, Sharon Stout, Brian DeChant, Jae Oden, Bob Hallenberg Christian Sympathy Judy Murphy on the death of her aunt, Mary Kathryn Goodwin; great aunt of Sally Murphy and Nancy Standard on August 29, 2017. Scott and Susie Chalden on the death of his grandmother, Anna Eugenia Kicinski; great grandmother of Davis, on August 22, 2017.
ASSISTING TODAY Doug and Shelly Parr on the death of his father, Richard Parr, on September 4, 2017. Ushers Doug Horst - Head Usher, Meredith Barclay, Gene Chancy, Elizabeth Crawford, Carl Giametta, Phil Haverfield, John Jokerst, Bob Morris, Sean Penn, Tuck Perkins, Jerry Rhea, John Richie, Van Smith Acolytes Erin Beiger, Katherine Lamback, Caleb Sparks, Sophia Sparks
Congratulations To Toby and Dixie Moore as they celebrate their 72nd wedding anniversary on September 19. In honor of Beckham Benjamin Lane, son of Chad and Christen Lane; grandparents Jack and Debbie Lane, born September 5, 2017. In honor of Henley James Lawder, daughter of Stuart and Kathleen Lawder; grandparents, Keith and Mary Lawder born on September 5, 2017.