ANNOUNCEMENTS 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.
NURSERY Weekday Drop-In Open to the Community Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Children 6-months – 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.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Save the Date - DUMC Fall Family Fun Night! Wednesday, October 25 at 6:15 p.m. Carnival games, prizes, crafts and more! Family-friendly costumes welcome. Sign-up to volunteer: 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 Campbell-Stone 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.
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 770-309-3501.
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 Apples 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 October 22. Contact Mary Ruffin, 770-394-0675.
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 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
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 8:45 A.M.
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
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 Praises
*Hymn #327
Ministry Moment
Crown Him with Many Crowns
DIADEMATA
Welcome and Announcements Great Day of Service
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.
Prayer for Illumination
Genesis 12:1-4
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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.
A Simple Song (from Mass)
Bernstein
Laura Anne Cotney, Soprano
Tithe and Offering Sermon
10,000 Reasons
Abraham - Blessed to Be a Blessing Rev. Dan Brown (When God Calls Your Name, Part 1)
Take My Life/One
Benediction
Prayer Concerns David Jager, Patty Moncrief, Brian DeChant, Meredith Brown, Bob Hallenberg, Jae Oden, Priscilla Holman, Frank Crittenden, Sharon Stout Christian Sympathy Susan Osborne on the death of her husband, Jeff Osborne; father of Katie and McKenna, on September 10, 2017. Virginia Martz on the death of her husband, Richard Martz; father of Shelly Lehmann (Scott); grandfather of Jackson and Virginia, on September 12, 2017.
Holy Communion #12 *Hymn #378
Graciela Chadwick
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS
Tithe and Offering
Offertory
Genesis 12:1-4
Prayers for Others and the Lord’s Prayer
Song of Praise
Prayers of the People After each prayer, the Leader will conclude: Lord, in your mercy, and all may respond, Hear our prayer.
A Mighty Fortress
Scripture Reading
Meditation Abraham - Blessed to Be a Blessing Rev. Sonny Walden (When God Calls Your Name, Part 1)
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.
Greet Your Neighbor
Song of Praise
*Scripture
MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Come Thou Fount To God Be the Glory
Psalm 105:1-11 #828
Amazing Grace
AMAZING GRACE
*Passing of the Peace *Stand as you are able. Ushers: Rip Clark - Head Usher, Lucretia Farley, Ron Garrett, Mark Hallenbeck, Glenn Hancock, Sam Lott, Ken Loux, Robert Ragsdale, Tom Wright
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The family and friends of Phyllis Brown on her death, September 8, 2017. The family and friends of Anthony Stephens (staff of DUMC) on his death, September 12, 2017. Debbie Collins of the Dunwoody UMC staff on the death of her husband, Jim; father of Charlotte Collins Davis, on September 15, 2017.
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 MISSIONS the offering plate, call 770-394-0675 ext. Hurricane Relief Flood Buckets 204, or email by noon each Monday, DUMC is accepting cleaning supplies to foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org . assemble flood buckets during GDOS. Check Thursday Afternoon Bridge Group the website or flyers for a complete list of 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 12:45 to 3:15 p.m., items needed. Please leave items in the bin Young Adult Suite. Men and women, young near the nursery now through September adults to seniors, are welcome. For more 29. information, contact Alan Raby, 770-393Great Day of Service 3293. Saturday, October 21, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visual Arts in the Library Forty projects onsite at DUMC and within Sunday, October 8, following the our community. Visit the website for a Contemporary and Traditional Worship complete list of items we are collecting for services, in the library. "Meet & Greet" with projects including toiletries, peanut butter, the artist, Virginia McGuffey, whose "Still and birthday party items. Contact Samantha Life & Memories," selected works are on Faklaris with questions at display now through the end of October. samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org. Register at www.dunwoodyumc.org SUPPORT Holiday Festival Assisted Living Volunteer Training November 11 9 a.m.—4 p.m. September 24, 12:15 p.m., Conference Book Nook - In addition to donations of Room. Organizational and training meeting gently used books (drop-off bin in lower for anyone interested in visiting our level near nursery), we are seeking volunteers to sort books - you choose your homebound members. Lunch provided. Contact Rev. Kathy Brockman to RSVP for schedule! Contact Ann Stone to volunteer, annlstone@bellsouth.net or 770-399-1887. lunch at kathy.brockman@dunwoodyumc.org. Gourmet Shoppe – Goodies for a Great Stephen Ministry Cause. The choir-sponsored Gourmet If you are going through a difficult time, our Shoppe needs your goodies to sell at the Stephen Ministers can help. They will meet Holiday Festival. Bake and label your items (note if it’s gluten-free or contains nuts); we with you privately on a weekly basis to wrap and price it for you. Donation drop off listen, support and encourage you, to pray with and for you. Contact Pat DeBolt at 770begins November 9. Contact Amlie Lewis 396-6836. (amlie@att.net) with questions. DivorceCare Transitional Housing Committee Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Room In partnership with HomeStretch, our 254, through December 13. Support group committee serves as financial and family mentors to help families transitioning to self for those going through divorce. You may -sufficiency. Help grow this ministry to serve join any time. Contact Cathy Wright, another family in 2018. Please contact Linda kd111649@gmail.com. Danysh at danysh01@yahoo.com or Rita Paschal at ritapaschal@att.net.
GROWTH
Fall Small Group Studies For a complete listing of short and long