13TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST AUGUST 19, 2018 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: God, you search me and know me. Before I sit, you know when I will rise. People: God, you search me and know me. Before I speak, you know what I will say. Pastor: God, you search me and know me, in my joy and despair, in my breathing in and breathing out. People: God, you search me and know me. Your knowledge is too deep to reach, too vast to comprehend. All: God, you search me and know me. Search me, O God, and know my heart.
*Hymn #57
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(vv. 1–5, 7)
Psalm 121, #844 Prayer of Thanksgiving
We give thanks to You, O Lord, with all our heart! We will sing Your praises before all creation, and rejoice in Your steadfast love! You have created us O Lord, and made us for Yourself. In You we become everything You have made us to be! And for all this, we are grateful. Amen.
*Scripture
Psalm 139:1–6
Meditation
In Search of a God Who Knows You
(In Search of God..., Part 3)
Sue Cunnold page 773 Rev. David Melton
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
Brother James’ Air (Psalm 23) Laura Anne Cotney, soprano
Bain, arr. Archer
Holy Communion #12 *Hymn #381
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
*Passing of the Peace *Stand as you are able. Ushers: Bob Houghton — Head Usher, Harlan James, Kyle Mastin, Rick Siebert Communion Servers: Sue Cunnold, Diane Wallace 1
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Contemporary Service Songs of Praise
Worship You Forever Come Thou Fount
Greet Your Neighbor Words of Welcome Holy Baptism Song of Reflection
Najai Teresa Clark
Your Grace is Enough
Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading
Psalm 139:1–6
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
Graciela Chadwick Wade Hatcher
Tithe and Offering Offertory Song Sermon
Song of Praise
Search Me O God In Search of a God Who Knows You (In Search of God..., Part 3)
Rev. Dan Brown
He Knows My Name
Benediction Ushers: Lawrence Frank — Head Usher, Aubrey Ellis, Nan Ellis, Sophie Frank, Tom Menefee, Brent Millard, Hillary Millard, Amber Rowe, Steven Rowe, Mary Walker
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Traditional Service THE GATHERING Prelude
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Purcell, arr. Scott
O Taste and See
Vaughan Williams
Chiming of the Hour Introit
Chancel Choir
*Call to Worship
Pastor: The heavens declare the righteousness of God. People: The earth declares God’s beauty. Pastor: From the rising of the sun to its setting God’s word shines in glory. People: Let us sing of God’s glory and praise our great Redeemer!
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING *Processional Hymn #57
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
AZMON
(vv. 1–5, 7)
*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 body, and Glory Be to the Father the life everlasting. Amen. Hymn 71
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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.
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Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer 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
James’ AirAll (Psalm 23) Praise God,Brother from Whom Blessings Flow Laura Anne Cotney, soprano
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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.
Sermon
In Search of a God Who Knows You (In Search of God..., Part 3)
Rev. Dan Brown
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Improvisation on “PISGAH (When I Can Read My Title Clear)”
* Stand as you are able. Please silence mobile and electronic devices during the service.
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: Adele Dixon, Daniel Dixon, Samuel Lamback
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Concerns and Celebrations Altar Flowers In honor of our 50th Wedding Anniversary, by Sharon and Rick Nuckols. Baptism Najai Teresa Clark daughter of Kashmir Howard. (Contemporary Service) Christian Sympathy Angela and Brad Beard on the death of Angela’s mother, Kimberly Lamb; grandmother of Adeline, Ellis and Ander, on Aug. 9, 2018. Guatemala Mission Trip Attendees Andy Batcheller, Megan Batcheller, Lauren Bays, Celeste Cornwell, Bill Davies, Deanna Duram, Ellen Grienstead, Guy Griswold, Ed Howe, Jenna Kennedy, Guy Lee, Kirk Liemohn, Terry Lingo, Ed Moncrief, Marc Rutherford, Allyson Wagner, Rosemary Watts, Lori Womble Prayer Concerns Ben Bailey, Del Burch, Nancy Childs, Nancy D’Ardenne, Brian DeChant, Bob Hallenberg, Cathy Harrison, Liz Hill, Rev. Melton McNeill, Mary Ann Serda
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Announcements MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT — KIDS’ CONSIGNMENT SALE SATURDAY, SEPT. 15
Dunwoody UMC hosts a Kids’ Consignment Sale twice each year, in spring and in fall. The mission of the sale is to support local women’s and children’s charities by donating a percentage of the proceeds. To make this sale a success we need consigners and volunteers. Volunteering is rewarded with early entry to the sale! Please visit dunwoodyumc.org/missions/consignment-sale for more information on consigning and volunteering. Then, mark your calendar and invite a friend to shop on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Most items are half-price from 12:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. Donations to the sale are welcome too. Please email consignment.sale@gmail.com with questions. Thank you for supporting this wonderful mission of our church and community!
WORSHIP
In Search of God… Sermon Series? Aug. 26, Who Is Always with You? Sept. 2, Who Guides You? Sept. 9, Who Loves You Unconditionally?
MISSIONS
Trinity Table Sunday, Aug. 26, 11:00 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 265 Washington Street, SW Atlanta. DUMC has partnered with Trinity Table Community Kitchen to serve lunch to approximately 250 individuals in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. We need families to serve or provide materials prior to the event. Please email chris.mixer@dunwoodyumc.org to sign up. Great Day of Service Save the date for Saturday, Oct. 20 – DUMC’s Great Day of Service. This community service event will organize 725 volunteers in 25 different service projects. Registration begins in September.
GROWTH
Radical Hospitality Training Sunday, Aug. 19, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Wesley Room. Come to learn. Led by Rev. David Melton, to learn the principles of radical hospitality. Contact maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc. org or 770-542-1679 to register.
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Lands of the Bible Tour Save the date! Monday, March 25 – Friday, April 5, 2019. Travel to Israel, Palestine and Jordan. Led by Rev. Kathy Brockman and Rev. David Melton. Limited spaces are available. For more information, contact kathy.brockman@ dunwoodyumc.org or david.melton@ dunwoodyumc.org. Fall Small Group Studies Grow in your faith-journey by joining a fall small group study. Offerings include, Christian Believer, Disciple I, Disciple II, Disciple IV, The Book of Ruth, Theology in Film and Christianity in the Real World Sermon Series Discussion. Contact maryceleste.llaurador@dunwoodyumc.org or 770-542-1679 for details.
SUPPORT
DivorceCare Wednesdays, Sept. 5 – Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., 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, in Room 241. No fee. Call Blayne Shelton, 404-432-3496, to register. Nursery care (4 and younger) is free with registration, call 770-394-0675. Volunteers Needed for Hospital Ministry Looking for volunteers to visit DUMC members who are hospitalized. Volunteers are assigned a month and they are notified by church staff when visits are needed. For more information, contact Jan Akers at jan_akers@comcast.net or at 770-394-4950.
Stephen Ministry Stressed? Feeling down? Need encouragement? Stephen Ministers don’t just provide care for people experiencing a major crisis. They also provide care and support for people weighed down by the little things in life. You could benefit from the support of a Stephen Minister. It’s free. It’s confidential. It can make a difference in your life. Contact Pat DeBolt, 770-396-6836. Prayer Ministry To request prayers for yourself or someone else, call the private line at 770-671-8239 or email prayer@dunwoodyumc.org. GriefShare Wednesdays, through Sept. 5, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Room 253. This group is designed to help those who have lost loved ones. Comprised of a video, group discussion and a personal workbook. Cost is $15. Contact JoAnn Akers at 678-352-8334 or akersjoann@gmail.com.
Youth Flag Football Sept. 16 – Oct. 28. Our Sunday-only flag football league for girls and boys in K – fifth grades develops fundamental skills in a fun, non-contact environment. Registration is open online at www. dunwoodyumc.org/leisure. Contact michelle. spitz@dunwoodyumc.org 770-394-0675 ext. 137. Pickleball Open Play Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Gym. Equipment is provided and all levels are welcome. Open to the community. Contact debbie.lowrey@ dunwoodyumc.org for details. Men’s Fall Softball League Thursdays (after Labor Day), 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Friendly competition with other local church teams. Eight weeks. Cost: $50.00. Games are slow pitch and 55 minutes. Contact michelle. spitz@dunwoodyumc.org.
DUMC PRESCHOOL
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group Second Thursday of the month, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Wesley Room. If you have a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s or any of the other dementias, such as vascular or Parkinson’s dementia, this is a confidential caring support group. Contact JoAnn Akers at 678-352-8334.
Limited Preschool Openings Only a few spots left in the Monday/Wednesday Mother’s Morning Out toddler class. This class is for children who will have turned one by Sept. 1, 2018. Contact amy.rohan@dunwoodyumc.org or 770-394-2555 to register.
FELLOWSHIP
NURSERY MINISTRY
Visual Arts in the Library — Meet and Greet Today! Artist Jim McLean’s “Visual Surprises” is on display through August. Meet and greet with the artist is planned after each worship service today. Pictorial Directory Photos Sign up to get your picture taken for the new pictorial directory! Sign up online at https://bit. ly/2LvzrPE or call Susan Kee at 770-394-0675. Volunteers Needed for New Pictorial Directory Photo days for members are Sept. 18 – 22 and Oct. 9 – 13. Volunteers are needed to help with sign-up and greeting. To assist contact susan.kee@ dunwoodyumc.org.
SPORTS AND LEISURE
Youth Fall Soccer Registration is open for children ages 3 – 13 at www.dunwoodyumc.org/leisure. Practices for children ages 5 and older begin the week of Aug. 13. Kickeroos Saturday-only league for ages 3 – 4 begins Aug. 25. Contact michelle.spitz@ dunwoodyumc.org 770-394-0675 ext. 137.
Register for Promise Kids Children ages 2 – K, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Wednesdays, Aug. 15 – Dec. 5. Registration fee is $125 per child. Wednesday Night Supper is provided. Contact usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc. org for more information.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Power Surge Plugged In Sunday School Sunday, Sept. 2, 9:55 a.m., join us for a special Sunday School hour where ALL the small groups will meet together during this holiday weekend. Third Grade Bible Sunday Third grade parents, please mark your calendars for Sept. 9. Bibles will be presented to the third graders in either Contemporary or Traditional worship service. Register by Sept. 1. Contact childrens@dunwoodyumc.org for information. Children’s Choir Registration Online registration opens. New choir times are listed on the DUMC website under Children’s Ministry. Welcome to our new Cherub and Carol Director, Nicole Norgaard.
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Sunday Preschool Teachers Needed Sunday morning preschool teachers are needed. Lessons are provided and no preparation is necessary. Parents, please commit to at least one Sunday a month. Sign up on the church website under the Children’s Ministry Tab, or email katie. mccann@dunwoodyumc.org.
YOUTH
Youth Fall Kick-Off Extravaganza — Today! Sunday Aug. 19, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Youth Area, field and parking lot. Join us for an old fashioned family reunion-style event. Families are encouraged to attend with their youth for games, food and fellowship. For questions, contact brooke.freeman@dunwoodyumc.org.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
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BACON (Brothers Around Christ) The fourth Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., The Brass Tap. Join this young adult men’s group for fellowship and faith. Contact DUMCYA@gmail.com. Sunday School 9:55 a.m., Young Adult Suite. Classes range from college students and recent grads to singles and married couples. We meet monthly for fellowship and to spotlight creative ways to give back.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Seamless Bible Study Wednesday mornings or evenings, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 and Oct. 3, 10, and 17, 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Room 258/259. Cost is $13. For questions regarding the morning session, please contact phmenefee@gmail.com. For questions about the evening session, please email scottfour@bellsouth.net.
MEN’S MINISTRY
18 Steps to Spiritual Wholeness Second Friday of the month, 7:00 a.m., Dunwoody Country Club. A DUMC men’s golf group open to all ages (golfers and not). Breakfast is served for $20. Once a quarter, the group plays golf after breakfast. On Oct. 12, the group day-trips to Wildcat Cliffs Country Club, Highlands, NC. Contact Scott Ackaway at scott@ackaway.net or 770-335-4473 for details.
FIFTY-FIVE PLUS
Lunch and White Elephant Bingo Friday, Sept. 7, 12:00 p.m. Join us for White Elephant Bingo and a light lunch in the Epworth Room. Cost is just $5. Please bring a wrapped white elephant gift. Register and pay at dunwoodyumc.org/55+ or call the church office. Last day for payment is Sunday, Sept. 2. New Friends Monday, Sept. 12, 11:30 a.m., Chili’s, 4784 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. We are a group of widowed friends (men and women) who enjoy lunch out the second Monday of each month. RSVP by noon on Sept. 8 to Betty Moreland, 770-641-8519. Find Your Exercise Fit Thursdays, starting Sept. 13, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Aerobics Room. This class is co-ed, free, and includes low-impact aerobics, stretching, balance and strength training. Reservations are not required. Contact certified instructor, Jean Kennedy, at jeanjvkennedy@ bellsouth.net or 770-804-1202. Biblical History Center Tour and Meal Thursday, Oct. 4, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Join us for a trip to the Biblical History Center in LaGrange. The $50 cost and includes bus fare, admission fee and a Passover meal. Register and pay at www.dunwoodyumc.org/55+ or contact Kathy. Brockman@dunwoodyumc.org, 770-394-0675 Ext. 179 by Monday, Oct. 1. 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.
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This Week’s Highlights Sunday, August 19, 2018
Carol Choir Rehearsal
5:00PM
Guatemala Mission Trip
12:00AM
Crusader Choir Rehearsal
5:00PM
UMW Board Transition Meeting
11:30AM
Soccer Practices
5:00PM
Soccer Referee Certification Class
12:00PM
Wednesday Night Supper
5:30PM
Homebound Visitation Ministry
12:10PM
GriefShare Sessions
6:30PM
Pack 266 Bike Rodeo
2:00PM
Grace Kids
6:15PM
Radical Hospitality Training
5:00PM
Faith Focus Ladies Bible Study
7:00PM
Family Focus Men’s Bible Study
7:00PM
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
7:00PM
Disciple II Fast Track
7:00PM
The Book of Ruth
7:00PM
Monday, August 20, 2018 PALS Mah Jongg
10:00AM
Soccer Practices
5:00PM
Women’s AA
7:00PM
2018 Holiday Festival Steering Committee
7:00PM
Thursday, August 23, 2018
NAMI Education Meeting
7:00PM
Emmaus Reunion Group
8:00AM
NAMI Northside Board Meeting
7:00PM
Preschool Staff Training
10:00AM
Bridge Dunwoody UMC
10:30AM
Soccer Practices
5:00PM
Knitting
7:00PM
Big Book Study
8:00PM
Tuesday, August 21, 2018 Pickleball
2:30PM
Soccer Practices
5:00PM
Transitional Housing Mtg
6:30PM
VFW Post 10822 Meeting
6:30PM
Friday, August 24, 2018
NAMI Support Groups
7:30PM
Soccer Practices
5:00PM
Men’s AA
6:30PM
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Promise Kids
4:00PM
Saturday, August 25, 2018
Li’l Lambs Rehearsal
4:30PM
Package of Hope
8:00AM
Cherubs Rehearsal
4:30PM
Soccer Games
8:00AM
Tone Chimes Rehearsal
4:30PM
Promise Kids
4:30PM
STAY CONNECTED
Subscribe to Dunwoody UMC emails at www.dunwoodyumc.org/subscribe. Friday morning’s eConnections includes a weekly message from Rev. Dan Brown and a listing of upcoming events. You can also subscribe to Daily Readings, Christian Sympathy, Children’s Ministry Parents, Youth News, and seasonal devotionals. Follow Dunwoody United Methodist Church on Facebook. Watch the 8:45 a.m. Contemporary and 11:05 a.m. Traditional services at home with Livestream. Log on to livestream.com/dunwoodyumc.
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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 After Hours: 770-542-1667 mail@dunwoodyumc.org www.dunwoodyumc.org Prayer Line: 770-671-8239 prayer@dunwoodyumc.org
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
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