ANNOUNCEMENTS CHILDREN WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY On Oct. 2nd, our Processions of Nations is when children, dressed in clothing from around the world, bring bread into the service for World Communion Sunday. Sue Cunnold is loaning her collection of outfits in all sizes. Sign up at the racks in the hallway by the downstairs elevators on Sunday, Sept. 25.
FELLOWSHIP UMW You are cordially invited to learn more about UMW, our circles and our missions at an afternoon tea for prospective members on Sunday, October 9th, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Church Parlor. Contact Barbara Giametta, 770-671-9813 or giametta@bellsouth.net for info. JOIN THE CITY Dunwoody UMC on The City is growing! The people and groups in The City are the people and groups who make up our church. Join us! Visit https:// dunwoodyumc.onthecity.org/ kiosk/157333/signup to request an invitation. BRIDGE GROUP The Thursday Afternoon Bridge Group meets in the Young Adult Suite on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 12:45 -3:15 p.m. Contact Betty Daugherty, 770-390-0814 or Betty Ringley, 770-704-4007. BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS ON THE FIELD, October 2 at 4:00 p.m. We invite everyone to bring their pets, either on leash or in a carrier. This tradition in the church dates back to St. Francis of Assisi of the twelfth century. In case of rain, we will meet in the gym. GREETERS NEEDED The Welcome Desk is in need of greeters and we hope you will consider volunteering. The commitment is 30 minutes once a month. Please contact Linda Hancock 770-394-7911.
GIBBS GARDEN TRIP Join us Friday, Oct.7, from 9 am to 3:30 pm, as we tour the gardens in Ball Ground, GA. We will use their trams to transport us through the cool fall. Cost is $22 per person. Lunch will be an individual expense. Last day for payment is Tuesday,
October 4. Contact Mary Ruffin, 770-3940675, ext 115.
SUPPORT STEPHEN MINISTRY
If you would like to talk with one of our Stephen Ministers call Pat DeBolt at 770396-6836. SUMMIT COUNSELING CENTER @ DUMC Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for the Summit Counseling Center at DUMC on Oct. 4 from 11:30 -1 pm. For over 25 years, their non-profit community based counseling center has provided services to the North Fulton area and the church is proud to partner with them to provide services to our members/community.
25TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL Saturday, November 12 7:30am – 10:00 am Pancake Breakfast 9:00am-4:00pm – Festival Hours 2016 Holiday Festival Features: Free admission, 120 artisans, Attic Treasures, Book Nook, Gourmet Shop, Café Intermezzo Coffees, Casseroles To Go, Lunch, Concessions, Photos with Santa, Kids Crafts, Kids Zone with Games, Petting Zoo, Live Entertainment, Silent Auction MORE INFORMATION: www.dunwoodyumc.org/holiday-festival Facebook – Holiday Festival Twitter - @DUMCHolidayFest The City –Join “2016 Holiday Festival”
ALTAR FLOWERS To reserve Flowers In Memory of or In Honor of someone, call Mary Ruffin at 770 -394-0675 ext 112. The cost is $80 and is payable to DUMC with Altar Flowers in the memo line of your check.
MISSIONS For more information/questions about DUMC missions, please contact Samantha Faklaris, Samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org, 770-394-0675 ext 117
FAMILY PROMISE DUMC is scheduled to host Family Promise October 9-16. Please join us…Volunteers are needed as onsite hosts, for setup/tear down, meal preparation and supply donations to support up to four families as they transition from homelessness to self sufficiency. Visit the website to sign-up.
ANNOUNCEMENTS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING DUMC is excited to begin new partnership with HomeStretch for transitional housing. To help prepare our new home for a new family, we have needs in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and family rooms. Please visit the website to sign-up. We will have a collection bin by the nursery area for items. GREAT DAY OF SERVICE Sat, Oct 22 – Register today! www.dunwoodyumc.org/gdos Join us as we work together on 45+ projects to help those in need. Projects range from painting and landscaping to sorting, sewing and more. Complimentary breakfast starts at 8am in the fellowship hall, most projects start at 9a and we hope you all join us back here for lunch with Willy’s food truck. Buy a newly designed dri-fit tshirt for $15. Drop off items in the collection bins by nursery for birthday kit supplies, toiletries and peanut butter to benefit local mission agencies. NEW THIS YEAR - HABITAT BRUSH WITH KINDNESS Return to the first Habitat home DUMC ever build in 1995 and help the original homeowner make repairs after 21 years. Mary Ann Melvin is excited we are coming back to help her with painting and landscaping – and we are all excited about how DUMC continues supporting our mission ministries year after year. 25 volunteers are needed from 7:30 - 3:30 at the job site in Cabbagetown - and a great catered lunch will be provided.
GROWTH LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY This workshop will address the reasons we pray as well as exploring different methods of prayer. Led by Rev. Kathy
Brockman and Linda Danysh on Tuesdays, Sept 27-Oct. 25 from 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm in Asbury Room A. Contact Linda at 404-731 -7392 or danysh01@yahoo.com or Kathy at 770-394-0675, kathy.brockman@dunwoodyumc.org.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
DIVORCECARE DivorceCare and DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) help adults and children through the grieving process of divorce. The 2 classes run concurrently on Wednesdays at 6:30 - 8 pm. Cost $15; Contact Cathy Wright. kd111649@gmail.com. BECOMING CREATION WISE Sunday, Sept. 25 @ 4 pm in Asbury Room “The House of Prayer for All People: Scientific Perspectives and God’s Creation” with Dr. Dabney Dixon, Professor of Chemistry, at GSU. THEOLOGY AND FILM Rev. Josh Amerson will lead a series using movies to engage a group in theological exploration. Participants will watch a specified movie (The Way) before the meeting, Sept 26, 6:30pm-8:00 p.m. in Asbury Room B. Contact josh.amerson@dunwoodyumc.org
Instruments of Peace There is a well known prayer called, The Prayer of St. Francis. Partly because of its name, many think the prayer actually goes back to the 13th century saint, Francis of Assisi. However, historians point out that in actuality the prayer can be traced no further than the early 1900’s. According to one story, the prayer first appeared during World War I. It was found written on a holy card of St. Francis, but it bore no name. Since it appeared on the holy card, it came to be called, The Prayer of St. Francis. In any case, the prayer certainly reflects the spirit of this peace-loving saint, who believed that faith at its best is never a solitary experience, but one that is meant to be shared by making a positive difference in the lives of others. The first part of the prayer goes like this:
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
HISTORY OF ART IN THE CHURCH
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Join Rev. Jenna Kennedy in a study of the history of art in the Church. She will lead you through history to show how art has enhanced the Worship of God. Thursdays, October 13, 20 and 27 at 10:00 am -11:30 am in Asbury Room B. Contact jenna.kennedy@dunwoodyumc.org .
where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light;
A NOTE OF THANKS To our Church family, we are very grateful for your prayers and support during the loss of our dear son Christopher. Your overwhelming love and kindness continue to sustain and heal us. - Kathy and Mark Simcoe, Julia and Josh Large, and Laura and D.R. Keen
Wednesday Night Dinner Menu September 28 - Grilled Lemon Pepper Salmon* Swedish Meatballs Assorted Vegetables * Salad Bar * Dessert * Beverages 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: Dan Brown Associate Pastors: Josh Amerson, Kathy Brockman, Jenna Kennedy, David Melton and Sonny Walden Organ: Mary Ruth Solem • Audio Visual: Ed Trundle
and where there is sadness, joy. In a world like ours that is often ripped with strife, engaging in a ministry of peace is surely one of the greatest of all ministries. I bring this up, because this morning we will be commissioning our new Stephen Ministers: Kenneth Abele, Glenn Conoley, Chris Cox, Elaine Edwards, Carla Rogg, Nicole Sullivan and Dixie Wedding. Also our Ministry Moment will be focused on the Great Day of Service. I am grateful to all who participate in each of these ministries. By engaging in these ministries, they are proving to be “instruments of God’s peace.” Blessings,
Dan
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25—TRADITIONAL SERVICE Prelude Petit Canon N. Boulanger Prelude on “Leoni (The God of Abraham Praise”, Hymn 116) Proulx
Chiming of the Hour Introit
Ministry Moment
Great Day of Service
* Hymn #593
Here I Am, Lord
Mathias
Offertory
spiritual, arr. Burleigh
* Doxology #95 Sermon
God of Grace and God of Glory
OLD 100th
Confession is Good for the Soul Rev. Dan Brown (Third in Series, “Soul Matters”)
* Hymn of Dedication #365 Grace Greater than Our Sin
MOODY
CWM RHONDDA
* Postlude
* Affirmation of Faith #881 The Apostles' Creed * Gloria Patri #71
Welcome, Announcements & Prayer Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading
1 John 1:5-10
Let There Be Peace on Earth
WORLD PEACE
Carillon in B Flat Vierne (from Twenty-Four Pieces in Free Style for organ)
Graciela Chadwick
Prayers for Others and the Lord's Prayer From The Inside Out
Commissioning of Stephen Ministers Sermon
* Charge and Benediction * Response Hymn #431
Doug Allen
Tithes and Offerings
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
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Let It Rise
Greet Your Neighbor
David Aviles, tenor
Pastor: Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth, People: who comes to our aid in times of need, Pastor: and who invites us to turn away from the influences of the world around us. People: This is our God! Let us worship together.
Forever
HERE I AM, LORD
Don’t Be Weary, Traveler
* Call to Worship
Confession is Good for the Soul Rev. Josh Amerson
Confession and Forgiveness Song of Praise
Just As I Am
Benediction
GREATOREX
Checking Changes
Sacrament of Holy Baptism Response Hymn #611
Songs of Praise
Giving of the Tithe and Offering
Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord
* Processional Hymn #577
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25—CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
TRADITIONAL SERVICE (CONT.)
(9:00)
Child of Blessing, Child of Promise
* Please stand as you are able
+ Ushers may seat people
STUTTGART
+ TRADITIONAL SERVICE USHERS 9:00: Rip Clark – Head Usher, Megan Cann, Lucretia Farley, Ron Garrett, Mark Hallenbeck, Glenn Hancock, Sam Lott, Ken Loux, Robert Ragsdale, Herb Williams, Tom Wright 10:30: Greg Hammer – Head Usher, Randy Forth, Press Hall, Gail Jones, Jim Kilburn, Kevin Patrick, Stan Petersen, Olin Riser, Mike Vann, Scott Wilkinson
Words of Welcome Commissioning of Stephen Ministers Pastoral Concerns Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer #895 Choral Amen Anthem
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE BAND Doug Allen - worship leader, T. Collie - acoustic guitar, Doug Walters - bass, David Lingle- drums, Laurie Frank- vocals, Carl Culpepper- electric guitar SERVICE VOLUNTEERS Daniel Pope - sound engineer, Sean Taylor - lighting, Steve Scott - multi media, Glenn Conoley - tech booth leader, Beth Balga- set-up USHERS - Emily Hasler, Grace Griffin, Harlan James, Jennifer Hasler, Julie Hasler, Keith Griffin
Chancel Choir
Thou Knowest Lord, the Secrets of Our Hearts
Purcell
Chancel Choir Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts; Shut not Thy merciful ear unto our prayer; But spare us, Lord, most holy, O God most mighty! O holy and most merciful Savior, Thou most worthy Judge eternal, Suffer us not our last hour, For any pains of death to fall from Thee. Amen.
* Scripture Lesson
I John 1:5-10
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CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED Joan Curran - Northside Dr. Wiley Stephens - Home Tracey Krawford - Home Charles Holman - Home Joan Winter - A. G. Rhodes Rehab Ben Bailey - N.E. Atlanta Health & Rehab
WE EXTEND OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO John and Kari Downing on the death of his uncle.
FLOWERS ON THE CHANCEL In memory of Elizabeth Thayer by her family. In honor of Edith Horst and in memory of George Horst on their 68th wedding anniversary with love from Doug, Lawrie, and Alexandra Horst.
BAPTISMS TODAY Landry Claire Johnston, daughter of Libby and Aaron Johnston, born May 9, 2015. Willow Jane Swanson, daughter of Kelly and Kyle Swanson, born October 16, 2014. The grandparents are Rich and Penney Swanson. Worship: 1090 Sunday School: 678