1-20-19 Bulletin by Dunwoody UMC

2ND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY JANUARY 20, 2019 8:45 a.m. 11:05 a.m.

A Dynamic Christian Community of Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ 1548 Mt. Vernon Road | Dunwoody, GA | www.dunwoodyumc.org

Chapel Service *Call to Praise and Prayer

Pastor: I was glad when they said to me, “Let us worship in the house of the Lord!” People: We are thankful for the gift of this day and the blessing of God’s presence. Pastor: May our hearts and minds be cleared of every distraction so we may hear God’s word; People: And may our souls be prepared to receive the good news of Jesus Christ.

*Hymn #529

How Firm a Foundation

FOUNDATION

Psalm 31:9–16; #765 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.

*Scripture

Philippians 1:12–21

Meditation

Find Blessings in Your Adversity

(Living Joyously, Part 3)

Joyce Many Page 1429 Rev. Jenna Kennedy

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

After each prayer, the Leader will conclude: Lord, in your mercy, and all may respond, Hear our prayer.

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

Down to the River to Pray spiritual, arr. Lamback Jessica Iovanella, soprano; Lauren Heidingsfelder, mezzo-soprano; Sonny Walden, tenor; Mark Lamback, baritone

Holy Communion #12 *Hymn #380

There’s Within My Heart a Melody

*Benediction *Passing of the Peace *Stand as you are able. Ushers: Bob Houghton—Head Usher, Harlan James, Kyle Mastin, Rick Siebert Communion Servers: Mark Hallenbeck, Joyce Many

SWEETEST NAME

Contemporary Service Songs of Praise

How Great Thou Art Everlasting God

Greet Your Neighbor Words of Welcome Song of Reflection

Do It Again

Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading

Philippians 1:12–21

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

Amy Mowbray Jerry Carnes

Tithe and Offering Offertory Song Sermon

Song of Praise

Praise You in This Storm Find Blessings in Your Adversity (Living Joyously, Part 3)

Rev. Kathy Brockman

I Am

Benediction Thank you for helping us keep our worship space clean by leaving food outside and keeping lids on beverages. Nursery care is available for children six months – three years. Ushers: Lawrence Frank—Head Usher, Aubrey Ellis, Nan Ellis, Sophie Frank, Tom Menefee, Brent Millard, Hillary Millard, Amber Rowe, Steven Rowe, Mary Walker

Traditional Service THE GATHERING Prelude

Partita on “Lobe den Herren”

Shoemaker-Lohmeyer

(Hymn 139)

Chiming of the Hour *Call to Worship

*Processional Hymn #529

How Firm a Foundation

FOUNDATION

*Affirmation of Faith #881

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 Glory body, and the life everlasting. Amen.Be to the Father Hymn 71

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PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING Children’s Moment

Children ages kindergarten – second grade are invited to exit after the children’s moment to go to the Children’s Library for Foundations and Traditions, a worship readiness class.

Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Choral Amen

Chancel Choir

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

Down to the River to Pray spiritual, arr. Lamback Jessica Iovanella, soprano; Lauren Heidingsfelder, mezzo-soprano; Sonny Walden, tenor; Mark Lamback, baritone Refrain: As I went down in the river to pray, studyin’ about that good ol’ way and who shall wear the starry crown good Lord, show me the way; O sisters let’s go down, let’s go down, come on down, O sisters let’s go down, down to the river to pray. [Refrain]; O brothers let’s go down, let’s go down, come on down, Come on brothers let’s go down, down to the river to pray. [Refrain]; O fathers let’s go down, let’s go down, come on down, O fathers let’s go down, down to the river to pray. [Refrain]; O mothers let’s go down, let’s go down, don’t ya wanna go down, O mothers let’s go down, down in the river to pray.[Refrain];O sinners let’s go down, let’s go down, come on down, O sinners let’s go down, down in the riverPraise to pray. God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Hymn 95

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PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD *Scripture Lesson

Philippians 1:12–21

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Anthem

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Sermon

Find Blessings in Your Adversity (Living Joyously, Part 3)

Rev. Kathy Brockman 4

SENDING FORTH Invitation to Christian Discipleship *Hymn of Dedication #380 There’s Within My Heart a Melody *Charge and Benediction Let There

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*Stand as you are able. Please silence mobile and electronic devices during the service. Thank you for helping us keep our Sanctuary clean by leaving all food and beverages outside. Nursery care is available for children six months – three years.

ASSISTING TODAY Ushers: Doug Horst—Head Usher, Meredith Barclay, Carl Giametta, Phil Haverfield, John Jokerst, Bob Morris, Sean Penn, Tuck Perkins, Jerry Rhea, John Richie, Van Smith Acolytes: Katherine Lamback, Samuel Lamback, Sophia Sparks, Bradley Williams

Concerns and Celebrations Altar Flowers In loving memory of Mark Duram by Ed Howe and Deanna Duram. (Sanctuary) Christian Sympathy Anne and Todd Reich on the death of her father, Bob Reeves, on January 13, 2019; grandfather of Reeves and Cannon. Prayer Concerns Jane Ayton, Jan Boyea, Robbi Braun, Ava and Layla Christodoulos, Nancy Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ardenne, Milton Davis, Brian DeChant, Cathy Elliott, Shirley Espy, Barbara Giametta, Bob Hallenberg, Josephine Hicks, Gail Jones, Anne Key, Ron McLamb, Jim McLean, Rev. Melton McNeill, Nate Nicholson, Malcolm Powell, Joyce Porter, Gertrude Prager, Juanita Sanders, Rick Siebert, Sharon Stout, Maxine Watkins, Jack Whitley, Sheryl Winton

Announcements WORSHIP

Living Joyously: A Study of Paul’s Letter to the Philippians Sermon Series Jan. 6 – Feb. 24. From within the walls of a Roman prison cell, Paul discovered the deep and abiding joy of life with God. No matter what your past, present, or future condition may be, the gift of living joyously is God’s offering to all of us, as well. Join us as we learn how to unpack this gift in our everyday lives. Jan. 27, Look Out for Others Feb. 3, Let Go of Yesterday Feb. 10, Make Friends with Your Enemies Feb. 17, Pursue Excellence Feb. 24, Learn to be Content

GROWTH

Write a Lent Devotion The Deadline is Friday, Feb. 1. Devotions can be short (150 words is fine) and about a favorite Easter memory, scripture, life event or anything along your faith journey that you want to share as we prepare for Easter. Contact Anne West for a sample and send your devotion to her at awwest@mindspring.com. Discover DUMC Second Sunday of every month, 9:55 a.m. You are invited to join us for a single-session gathering where you have the opportunity to ask questions about the church in a friendly, casual environment. Please contact valerie.pitrof@ dunwoodyumc.org or 770-394-0675 ext. 136 to register for the class.

MISSIONS

UMVIM Team Leader Training Saturday, Feb. 9, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This course is for Short Term Mission Trip Team leaders and those interested in leading future missions. Please register at https://bit.ly/2M1riUt. Charles Mulli Speaking Event Sunday, Feb.10, Fellowship Hall. Charles Mulli, founder of Mully Children’s Family (MCF) in Kenya, is speaking on his organization dedicated to helping high-risk children from the slums of Kenya. Anyone is welcome to join. Contact Keith Hicks at kwhicks1@bellsouth.net for more information, or to let him know your Sunday school class plans to attend.

SUPPORT

DivorceCare Wednesdays, Jan. 9 – April 10, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Church Parlor. A weekly support group for those going through, having gone through or about to go through divorce. Book fee is $20. Contact Cathy Wright at 404-509-6656 to register. DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) runs concurrently for children, ages 5 – 12, Room 142. No fee. Call Blayne Shelton at 404-432-3496. Nursery care (four and younger) is free with registration. Email nursery@dunwoodyumc.org. Exploring Life Transitions Tuesday, Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wesley Room. Join us as we explore what the different transitions in life look like, how to prepare for them and how to live through them. For more information, contact kathy.brockman@ dunwoodyumc.org or 770-542-1677. Journeying Through Grief Sundays, Feb. 3 – Sunday March 3, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Thomas Coke Room. Join us for a five week session to help you deal with the many facets of grief and ways to navigate through it. Contact JoAnn Akers at akersjoann@gmail.com for more information. Homebound Visitation Ministry Volunteers are needed to visit some of our older members who can no longer make it to church activities. Please consider being the church for them. Contact at kathy.brockman@ dunwoodyumc.org for more information. Stephen Ministry Training Class Mondays, March 4 – June 24. Please consider becoming a Stephen Minister. If you are interested, fill out an application on the church website. Return your application to Sarah Heller, scsheller@gmail.com or mail to 5000 Harbour Ridge Dr. Alpharetta, Ga. 30005. Stephen Ministry Do you know someone who has suffered a loss or is going through a difficult time? Stephen Ministers provide high quality, confidential, oneto-one Christian care to hurting people. Contact Pat DeBolt, 404-931-5443 or stephenministry@ dunwoodyumc.org.

FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday Night Supper Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Reservations are required. Call Debbie Collins at 770-394-0675, ext. 111 or email foodservice@ dunwoodyumc.org by 12:00 p.m. on Monday. 2019 Great Decisions Series on World Affairs Thursdays, Jan 17 – March 14 (omitting Feb 14). Fellowship Hall. Topics range from the Middle East to Mexico and the State Department. Cost $40. Call David Schwenk 404-832-5560 ext. 21 to register or for more information. Faith and Film Series—Cancelled “For the Bible Tells Me So,” Jan. 27, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Due to a conflict, this film study has been cancelled. Stay tuned for information about the next installment. Six Things You Should Know About God Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 13, 20, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Asbury-A room. What are God’s qualities, and what effect do they have on us? Rev. David and Joy Melton will lead this six-week study. Contact david.melton@dunwoodyumc.org for more information. Visual Arts in the Library We invite you to view “New York on my Mind,” a selection of photography by Celia Parks, on display through the end of February. Please drop by on Feb. 10, after any of the worship services, for an informal meet-and-greet with our featured artist.

SPORTS AND LEISURE

Youth Spring Soccer Registration Now open for all DUMC members, returning families and to the community as space is available. Our recreational soccer programs include developmental teams for boys and girls ages 3 – 13 years. Register online at dunwoodyumc.org/leisure. Intro Lacrosse Clinic Sunday, Jan. 27, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., DUMC Soccer Field, boys grades first – fifth. Come learn the basics from Dunwoody High School lacrosse players. All equipment will be provided in this instructional and recreational beginners program. Maximum number of spots is 20. Registration is now open at dunwoodyumc.org/leisure.

Spring Sunday Flag Football Teams meet weekly on Sunday afternoons for back-to-back practices. Games begin March 3. Open to the community. Girls and boys in kindergarten – sixth grade (2018 – 19 academic year). Registration is now open at dunwoodyumc. org/leisure. Thursday Afternoon Bridge Group The second and fourth Thursdays, 12:45 p.m., Young Adult Area. Men and women of all ages are invited to play. Contact Alan Raby at 770-393-3293 for details. Pickleball Open Gym Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Join us in the gym for Pickleball, the nation’s fastest growing sport. It’s a great way to be active and social for all ages. Equipment provided. Open to the community. Contact michelle.spitz@dunwoodyumc.org for more information.

NURSERY

Drop-In Nursery—Childcare for Members Available from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, for church and preschool families. Cost is $30 per day. Reservations are required. Please contact debbie.lowrey@dunwoodyumc.org.

CHILDREN

Created by God Thursday, Jan. 24 – Saturday, Jan. 26. Created by God is a study of human sexuality with a Christian foundation designed for fifth – sixth graders and their parents. Registration is open and limited to 30 participants. Non-DUMC members are welcome. Adult volunteers needed, please contact megan.batcheller@dunwoodyumc.org if you are interested. Visit dunwoodyumc.org to register. Vacation Bible School (VBS) and God Squad Monday, June 17 – Thursday, June 20, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.—save the date! VBS is for rising pre-k (age four) – rising third grade. God Squad is for rising fourth – sixth graders. Registration opens soon. Check dunwoodyumc.org for details. Volunteers are needed! 2019 Volunteer Opportunities Children’s Ministry needs adult volunteers in preschool and K–5 Sunday School. Visit the Children’s Ministry page on www. dunwoodyumc.org for opportunities to serve. Contact megan.batcheller@ dunwoodyumc.org for more information. 8

YOUTH

2019 Confirmation Retreat Friday, March 1 – Sunday, March 3, the Confirmation class is traveling to Camp Lee in Anniston, Alabama for their Confirmation retreat to learn and grow. Sign up at dunwoodyumc.org/ youth. Registration closes Feb. 15. Sixth Grade Confirmation Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m., Fellowship Hall. Visit dunwoodyumc.org/youth for details. Morning Blend Sundays, 9:55 a.m. – 10:55 a.m., Youth Area. All 7th – 12th grade students are encouraged to come to the Youth Area for games, discussions and donuts. Middle School Night Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Youth Area. All sixth – eighth grade students are invited for food, friends, fun, teaching and small groups. Contact youth@dunwoodyumc.org for more information. High School Night Sundays, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. A night specifically designed for high schoolers (9th – 12th grade) with food, hangout time, worship and teaching. Contact youth@ dunwoodyumc.org for more information.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

The Daniel Plan— God’s Prescription for Your Health Wednesday mornings or evenings, Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6 and 13, 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Room 258/259. Cost is $9. For questions about the morning session, contact Ashley Drew, ashdrew@gmail.com. For questions about the evening session, contact Valerie Scott at scottfour@bellsouth.net. Invite a friend!

Spiritual Growth Mission Study Wednesdays, Feb. 6 and Feb. 13, 1:00 p.m., Wesley Room. Led by Rev. Kathy Brockman and designed to help all of us not only look at current issues, such as climate change, social responsibility and justice concerns; but also, to help us develop a “rule of life.” Contact JoAnn Akers with questions at akersjoann@gmail.com. Women of Grace Dinner Monday, Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a night of love and laughter! Special guests Cheryl Rogers and Tann Smith will bring their musical talents together for an entertaining and inspiring evening. Submit two pictures of yourself with someone you love to Patti Erwood at theerwoods@aol.com. Be sure to wear red, pink or purple the night of the dinner.

FIFTY-FIVE PLUS

New Friends Monday, Feb 11, 11:30 a.m., at Café at Pharr, 5533 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road. Reservations are due by noon on Feb. 9. We are a group of widowed friends (men and women) who enjoy lunch out on the second Monday of each month. RSVP to Betty Moreland at 770-641-8519. Perimeter Adult Learning and Services (PALS) PALS needs help coordinating lunches while classes are in session. A coordinator is needed on Mondays, Jan. 8 – March 4. Contact Iris Katz for more information at 770-698-0801.

This Week’s Highlights Sunday, January 20, 2019 Basketball Games Bells Aflame Youth Handbell Rehearsal Sundays at Huntcliff Youth Choir Rehearsal Disciple IV High School Night Monday, January 21, 2019 Disciple I Fast Track Basketball Practices Women’s AA Tuesday, January 22, 2019 WOW Bible Study Empower Fitness Pickleball Basketball Practices Life Transitions Wednesday, January 23, 2019 WOW – The Daniel Plan Disciple II Fast Track Sing Along With Seniorcizers Li’l Lambs Rehearsal Cherubs Rehearsal Tone Chimes Rehearsal Carol Choir Rehearsal

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Crusader Choir Rehearsal Basketball Practices Wednesday Night Supper Middle School Night Grace Kids DivorceCare Faith Focus Women’s Bible Study Faith Focus Men’s Bible Study Disciple II Fast Track WOW – The Daniel Plan Thursday, January 24, 2019 Seniorcizers Bridge Dunwoody UMC Basketball Practices Created by God Great Decisions Big Book Study Friday, January 25, 2019 Spalding Garden Club Monthly Meeting Basketball Practices Created by God Men’s AA Saturday, January 26, 2019 Basketball Games Created by God

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STAY CONNECTED

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WELCOME FIRST-TIME GUESTS

DUNWOODY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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.

1548 Mt. Vernon Road Dunwoody, GA 30338 Phone: 770-394-0675

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

After Hours: 770-542-1667 mail@dunwoodyumc.org www.dunwoodyumc.org Prayer Line: 770-671-8239 prayer@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