8-26-18 Combined Bulletin by Dunwoody UMC

14TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST AUGUST 26, 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 #144

This Is My Father’s World

TERRA BEATA

Psalm 145: 8–21, #857 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 139:7–12

Meditation

In Search of a God Who Is Always with You

(In Search of God..., Part 4)

Mark Hallenbeck page 773 Rev. Sonny Walden

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

Darkness Is As Light (Psalm 139, vv. 7–12)

Walden

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

BEECHER

Lauren Heidingsfelder, mezzo-soprano

Holy Communion #12 *Hymn #384 *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 Communion Servers: Ron Gallagher, Mark Hallenbeck 1

Contemporary Service Songs of Praise

Foggy Mountain Breakdown This World Is Not My Home 10,000 Reasons

Greet Your Neighbor Words of Welcome Songs of Reflection

Daniel Prayed On Jordan’s Stormy Banks

Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading

Psalm 139:7–12

Lawrence and Sophie Frank

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

Sally Abele

Tithe and Offering Offertory Song Sermon

Song of Praise

Be Assured In Search of a God Who Is Always with You (In Search of God..., Part 4)

Rev. Dan Brown

I’ll Fly Away/I Saw the Light

Benediction Ushers: Keith Griffin, Paul Rozeman — Head Ushers, Grace Griffin, Emily Hasler, Jennifer Hasler, Julie Hasler, Harlan James, Mike McGannon, Jay Schmitt, Wendy Schmitt

Traditional Service THE GATHERING Prelude

Prelude in E Flat

Ducharme

O Taste and See

Vaughan Williams

Chiming of the Hour Introit

Chancel Choir

*Call to Worship Pastor: Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place! People: God’s mercy and grace flood this room and fill our hearts! Pastor: Surely the presence of the Lord is in every place! People: God’s love and power sustain the earth and fill the skies!

PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING *Processional Hymn #144

This Is My Father’s World

TERRA BEATA

*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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Words of Welcome 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

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

TheGod, Darkness Is As Light (Psalm 139, vv. 7–12) Praise from Whom All Blessings Flow Lauren Heidingsfelder, mezzo-soprano

Hymn 95

*Doxology #95

Walden

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Sean Penn

Anthem

Pilgrims’ Hymn Paulus Chancel Choir Even before we call Your name to ask You, O God, when we seek for the words to glorify You, You hear our prayer. Unceasing love, O unceasing love, surpassing all we know. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Even with darkness sealing us in, we breathe Your name, and through all the days that follow so fast, we trust in You. Endless Your grace, o endless Your grace, beyond all mortal dream; Both now and forever, and unto ages and ages, Amen.

Sermon

In Search of a God Who Is Always with You (In Search of God..., Part 4)

Rev. Dan Brown

SENDING FORTH Invitation to Christian Discipleship *Hymn of Dedication #384 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling *Charge and Benediction Let There

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*Postlude

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Prelude in A Minor (BWV 543)

* Stand as you are able. Please silence mobile and electronic devices during the service.

ASSISTING TODAY Ushers: Greg Hammer — Head Usher, Randy Forth, Press Hall, Gail Jones, Jim Kilburn, Stan Petersen, Grant Register, Mike Vann, Scott Wilkinson

Acolytes: Katherine Lamback, Brooke Ward, Cora Webster

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Concerns and Celebrations Prayer Concerns Ben Bailey, Robbi Braun, Del Burch, Nancy Childs, Nancy Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ardenne, Brian DeChant, Bob Hallenberg, Cathy Harrison, Liz Hill, Rev. Melton McNeill Christian Sympathy Norman McKee on the death of his wife, Ethel, on Aug. 17, 2018. Cassie and Ken Odom on the death of her mother, Mary Ann Serda; grandmother of Ella and Trey, on Aug. 21, 2018. Rosebud on the Altar In honor of William James Karempelis, born July 17, 2018, son of Emily and Matt Karempelis; the grandparents are Leslie and Bill Worthington.

Announcements WORSHIP

In Search of God… Sermon Series? Sept. 2, Who Guides You? Sept. 9, Who Loves You Unconditionally?

MISSIONS

Consignment Sale Saturday, Sept. 15, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Gym. Mark your calendar for the Kids’ Consignment Sale. Proceeds from the sale benefit the CAC, Partnership Against Domestic Violence and the United Methodist Children’s Home. Please consider donating gently used children’s clothing, furniture, toys or other items. Contact consignment.sale@gmail.com. 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

Discover DUMC Classes for new members are on Sept. 9 and 16 — Chapel, Sept. 23 — Room 254, tour on Sept. 30. Discover DUMC gatherings are an introduction and tour of our church plus our United Methodist denomination RSVP to Valerie Pitrof at valerie. pitrof@dunwoodyumc.org. Lands of the Bible Tour Save the date! March 25 – 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

Perimeter North Villages Needs You! Dedicated to enabling older adults to live in their homes safely and comfortably. Volunteers needed to support our biggest service: providing transportation to doctor visits, groceries, hair salons, etc. Please contact Lee Smith at 470-2310015 or pnvillages@gmail.com. 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. Devotional Time at Huntcliff Summit Assisted Living First and third Sundays, 4:00 p.m., join us for a time of hymn singing, prayers and brief devotional. All ages are welcome. Contact kathy. brockman@dunwoodyumc.org for details. Stephen Ministry Do you have a friend, neighbor, coworker or relative who has suffered a loss or is going through a difficult time? Our Stephen Ministers provide high quality, confidential, one-toone Christian care to hurting people. To learn more, contact Pat DeBolt, 770-396-6836 or stephenministry@dunwoodyumc.org. Prayer Ministry To request prayers for yourself or someone else, call the private line at 770-671-8239 or email prayer@dunwoodyumc.org. 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.

FELLOWSHIP

Pictorial Directory Photos Sign up to get your picture taken for the new pictorial directory! Visit dunwoodyumc.org to sign up online 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 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. Register 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. Basketball Skills Training Coach Devonta White works with players to develop fundamentals skills, techniques and strategies to improve their game. Open to boys and girls in K-eighth grade. Begins Sept. 10 for 8-weeks. Registration open at www.dunwoodyumc.org/leisure. Youth Basketball Registration opens Sept. 1 for DUMC members and returning players. Recreational league for boys and girls ages 3 – 18 years. Visit www. dunwoodyumc.org/leisure.

DUMC PRESCHOOL

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.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Scream Retreat Rising third through fifth graders are invited to sign up for the S.C.R.E.A.M. retreat at The Woodlands Retreat Center in Cleveland, GA, Oct. 12 – 14. Registration is open through Sept. 1 and is limited to the first 42 children. You can register and find out more information online at the church website under 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 by visiting the Children’s Ministry page at dunwoodyumc.org. 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. 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

Sixth Graders, Welcome to Youth Ministry! We are excited to welcome our sixth grade students into the DUMC Youth Ministry! All sixth graders are welcome to attend all Middle School Youth events and programs. Confirmation will begin Sunday, Oct. 28 with registration opening Sept. 4. Morning Blend All students, sixth – 12th grade, are encouraged to come Sunday mornings from 9:55 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. in the Scout Hut (green building across from the Youth Area entrance) for large group teaching with small group discussion. There will be games and donuts! Middle School Night All sixth – eighth grade students are invited to Middle School Night every Wednesday night from 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Join us for food, friends, fun, teaching and small groups. For more information, contact dallas.pfeiffer@dunwoodyumc.org. High School Night Sundays, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. A night specifically designed for High Schoolers (ninth – 12th grade) with food and hangout time, worship, teaching and small groups. Don’t worry if you’re not in a small group, or you already have a small group, there will be a place for you! For more information, contact dallas.pfeiffer@dunwoodyumc.org. 8

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

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Young Adult Softball Team Sign-up for the young adult softball team. Games are on are Thursday nights at Blackburn Park (times vary) and begin in September. Contact Blake Bibat at bibat2010@gmail.com to sign up. 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. To register, call the church office at 770-394-0675. 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 susan.kee@ dunwoodyumc.org 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.

This Week’s Highlights Sunday, August 26, 2018

Soccer Practices

5:00PM

Bells Aflame Youth Handbell Choir Rehearsal 4:45PM

Wednesday Night Supper

5:30PM

Youth Choir Rehearsal

5:30PM

Middle School Night

6:00PM

High School Night

5:30PM

GriefShare Sessions

6:30PM

Midweek Prayer and Communion

6:30PM

Grace Kids

6:15PM

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 27, 2018 PALS Mah Jongg

10:00AM

Soccer Practices

5:00PM

Women’s AA

7:00PM

Stephen Ministry

7:00PM

The New Book Club

7:00PM

Tuesday, August 28, 2018 Pickleball

2:30PM

Soccer Practices

5:00PM

Gracetime UMW

7:00PM

BACON, Young Adult Men’s Group

7:00PM

Wednesday, August 29, 2018 Promise Kids

4:00PM

Li’l Lambs Rehearsal

4:30PM

Cherubs Rehearsal

4:30PM

Tone Chimes Rehearsal

4:30PM

Promise Kids

4:30PM

Carol Choir Rehearsal

5:00PM

Crusader Choir Rehearsal

5:00PM

Thursday, August 30, 2018 Emmaus Reunion Group

8:00AM

Soccer Practices

5:00PM

Cub Scout Leader Meeting

7:00PM

Knitting

7:00PM

Young Adults Volleyball

7:00PM

Big Book Study

8:00PM

Friday, August 31, 2018 Soccer Practices

5:00PM

Men’s AA

6:30PM

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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