THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS
JOINING DUMC
Sunday, September 24, 2017 8:45AM Contemporary Worship Service 8:45AM Morning Prayer & Communion Service 10:30AM DUMC 101 11:05AM Traditional Worship Service 12:15PM Visiting Friends: Homebound Visitation Meeting 4:15PM Bells Aflame Youth Handbell Choir Rehearsal 5:00PM Youth Choir Rehearsal 5:00PM Disciple 2 5:30PM Youth Worship Monday, September 25, 2017 11:00AM Women's Choir Rehearsal 6:30PM Adult Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM Grace of God: Christian Weight Loss 7:00PM Women's AA 7:00PM Stephen Ministry 7:00PM The New Book Club 7:00PM Balancing Act Monthly Meeting 7:00PM Holiday Festival Steering Committee Meeting Tuesday, September 26, 2017 8:00AM Scholastic Book Fair 9:30AM Christian Yoga 9:45AM WOW Bible Study 10:00AM The Gospel of John Bible Study 2:35PM Pickleball 5:00PM Preschool PJs and Pancakes 7:00PM Gracetime UMW 7:00PM BACON Wednesday, September 27, 2017 6:30AM Fit 4 Christ 9:45AM WOW Bible Study on Prayer 10:00AM Disciple 1 Fast Track 10:00AM Capital Campaign 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 6:00PM Capital Campaign Program 6:15PM Musica Gloria Rehearsal 6:15PM Crusader Choir Rehearsal 6:30PM Divorce Care 6:30PM DivorceCare for Kids 6:40PM Mid-Week Moments Communion Service 7:00PM Faith Focus Wednesday Night Ladies Bible Study 7:00PM Disciple 1 Fast Track 7:00PM Family Focus Men's Bible Study 7:00PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM WOW Bible Study on Prayer 7:05PM Animate Faith Thursday, September 28, 2017 8:30AM Seniorcizers 9:30AM Christian Yoga 12:30PM DUMC Bridge 4:30PM Chess Club @DUMC 7:00PM Knitting 7:00PM Young Adult Softball Game 8:00PM Big Book Study Friday, September 29, 2017 5:30PM Fall Confirmation Retreat - 2017 6:30PM Men's AA Saturday, September 30, 2017 7:30AM Chancel Choir 'Retreat' 8:00AM Package of Hope
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
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 11:05 A.M.
Audio Visual: Ed Trundle
A Dynamic Christian Community of Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ! 1548 Mt. Vernon Road | Dunwoody, GA | www.dunwoodyumc.org
GROWTH
Traditional Worship THE GATHERING Prelude
A Meditation on "Brother James's Air"
Darke
Chiming of the Hour Introit
Spirit of the Living God
Iverson, arr. Walden
Chancel Choir
Pastor: Give thanks to God and call on Christ's name. People: We proclaim God's grace and sing God's praise. Pastor: Seek the Lord, who is here with us now. People: We rejoice in God's glory and strength.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING
*Affirmation of Faith #881
Crown Him with Many Crowns
DIADEMATA 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 Installation of UMW Officers
NURSERY Weekday Drop-In Open to the Community Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Children 6months – 5 years of age welcome. Sign up by the month or drop in for a day! To register, contact Usha Raghavan at 770-542-1645 or usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org.
*Call to Worship
*Processional Hymn #327
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 2018 Upper Room Disciplines 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. Contact Mary Ruffin 770 394-0675, ext 112.
Save the Date - DUMC Fall Family Fun Night! Wednesday, October 25th at 6:15 p.m. Carnival games, prizes, crafts and more! Family-friendly costumes welcome. Volunteers are needed! Please sign up here: www.SignUpGenius.com/ go/508084BAAAE29AAF58-fall
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY www.facebook.com/DUMCYA 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. BACON – Paintball Saturday, September 30, 10:00 a.m., details on the Facebook page. GraceTime – Craft Night Tuesday, September 26, 6:30 p.m. at CampbellStone Retirement Center in Sandy Springs. Help residents make cards to send to family and friends! 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. New Sunday School Class Begins Sunday, October 8. Geared to young
couples without kids. Led by Rev. David Melton. Contact Laura Keen, lskeen33@gmail.com if you're interested or know someone who is!
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES UMW Spotlight Balancing Act, a UMW small group for working moms who have preschool and school aged children, invite you to their next meeting! We gather the last Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Young Adult Suite to learn about God, share in life's ups and downs, and build relationships and community. Contact Dawn Hutchinson at 770-3093501.
FIFTY PLUS Seniorcizers Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., Aerobics Room. Free, co-ed 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, 11:30 a.m., at Red Lobster. Reservations due at noon October 7. We are a group of widowed friends 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. Thinking About Retirement? Tuesday, October 24, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Wesley Room. Listen to a panel discussion on what to anticipate as you retire including emotional, spiritual, and physical preparation as well as financial planning for enhanced longevity. For more information, contact Rev. Kathy Brockman, kathy.brockman@dunwoodyumc.org Apple and Leaves Tour Wednesday, October 25, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. Bus trip through colorful, tree-lined mountain roads with a stop at Mercier Orchard in Blue Ridge for apples and fried pies. Cost is $20 with lunch and individual expense at the orchard. Pay by Sunday, October 22. Contact Mary Ruffin, 770-394-0675.
Announcements | September 24, 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 Please join us for a special Wednesday Night Supper on September 27 to hear details of the campaign and ask questions. RSVP to 770-542-1654 or foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org. If you have questions about the campaign, please contact Jim Boyea at 770-542-1662.
FIRST TIME GUESTS Please stop by one of the Welcome Desks, located outside of the Sanctuary or in the activities building, for a gift from us.
MISSIONS Hurricane Relief 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 Saturday, October 21, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Forty projects onsite 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 - November 11 Book Nook - In addition to donations of gently used books (drop-off bin in lower level near nursery), we are seeking volunteers to sort books - you choose your schedule! Contact Ann Stone to volunteer, annlstone@bellsouth.net or 770-399-1887. Gourmet Shoppe – Goodies for a Great Cause The choir-sponsored Gourmet Shoppe needs your goodies to sell at the Holiday Festival. Bake and label your items (note if it’s gluten-free or contains nuts); we wrap and price it for you. Donation drop off begins November 9. Contact Amlie Lewis (amlie@att.net) with questions. 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, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., 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 Wednesday Night Supper Register on the website, place a pew card in the offering plate, call 770-394-0675 ext. 204, or email foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org by noon each Monday. Thursday Afternoon Bridge Group 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 12:45 to 3:15 p.m., Young Adult Suite. Men and women, young adults to seniors, are welcome. For more information, contact Alan Raby, 770-393-3293. Visual Arts in the Library Sunday, October 8, following the Contemporary and Traditional Worship services, in the library. "Meet & Greet" with the artist, Virginia McGuffey, whose "Still Life & Memories," selected works are on display now through the end of October.
SUPPORT Assisted Living Volunteer Training September 24, 12:15 p.m., Conference Room. Organizational and training meeting for anyone interested in visiting our homebound members. Lunch 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.
Ministry Moment
Great Day of Service
Children’s Moment 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
A Simple Song (from Mass)
Bernstein
Laura Anne Cotney, Soprano Sing God a simple song: lauda, laude...Make it up as you go along, lauda, laude! Sing like you like to sing; God loves all simple things, for God is the simplest of all. I will sing the Lord a new song to praise Him, to bless Him, to bless the Lord. I will sing His praises while I live, all of my days. Blessed is the man who loves the Lord, blessed is the man who praises Him: lauda, lauda, laude, and walks in His ways. I will lift up my eyes to the hills from whence comes my help. I will lift up my voice to the Lord singing Lauda, laude. For the Lord is my shade, is the shade upon my right hand, and the sun shall not smite me by day nor the moon by night.—Taken from The Book of Psalms
*Doxology #95 *Scripture Lesson Anthem
OLD 100th
Genesis 12:1-4 Alleluia
page 12
Thompson
Chancel Choir
Sermon
Abraham - Blessed to Be a Blessing (When God Calls Your Name, Part 1)
Rev. Dan Brown
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS
SENDING FORTH Invitation to Christian Discipleship *Hymn of Dedication #378
Amazing Grace
AMAZING GRACE
Christian Sympathy Susan Osborne on the death of her husband, Jeff Osborne; father of Katie and McKenna, on September 10, 2017.
*Charge and Benediction *Response Hymn #431 *Postlude
Prayer Concerns David Jager, Patty Moncrief, Brian DeChant, Meredith Brown, Bob Hallenberg, Jae Oden, Priscilla Holman, Frank Crittenden, Sharon Stout
Let There Be Peace on Earth Toccata in B Minor
WORLD PEACE Gigout
Virginia Martz on the death of her husband, Richard Martz; father of Shelly Lehmann (Scott); grandfather of Jackson and Virginia, on September 12, 2017. The family and friends of Phyllis Brown on her death, September 8, 2017.
* Stand as you are able.
The family and friends of Anthony Stephens (staff of DUMC) on his death, September 12, 2017.
Please silence mobile and electronic devices while in the Sanctuary. Hearing devices are available in the Narthex from any member of our usher team.
Debbie Collins of the Dunwoody UMC staff on the death of her husband, Jim; father of Charlotte Collins Davis, on September 15, 2017.
ASSISTING TODAY Ushers Greg Hammer – Head Usher, Randy Forth, Press Hall, Gail Jones, Jim Kilburn, Stan Petersen, Grant Register, Mike Vann, Scott Wilkinson Acolytes Hannah Blanche Bouton, Amanda Houston, Peter Johnson, Sidney Johnson