JANUARY 2017
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AN OPEN DOOR on your list? To lose some weight? To exercise more? To get out of debt? To become more organized? To simplify life? To be less critical and more loving? Something else? Stepping through the threshold of a brand new year is a reminder that life is not static; that it does not have to remain the same; and that we can all change.
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It is hard to believe it, but by the time you read this article, we will have stepped through the threshold of a brand new year. The door of 2016 will have already closed and we will only be able to see 2016 through the window of 2017. Still, New Year’s is a time for many things. It is a time for new beginnings. Many of you will have no doubt already made New Year’s resolutions. What is
It is also a good time to pause a moment and reflect on the past. What was last year like for you? Was it a joyous time? Did you get married, give birth to a baby, or get a promotion at work? Was it a painful time? Did you face some serious illness, or have a loved one die, or experience a broken relationship of one kind or another? Did you experience a little bit of both? We all have histories and the person we become is tied to the past out of which we have lived. One of the things we hope to do here at DUMC is to use the New Year as a time to help us learn how to build bridges. Starting January 8, we will begin a series of sermons entitled, “Building Bridges in a Broken World.” We will be looking at such themes as… Building Bridges to Your Past, Building
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Bridges with Your Enemies, Building Bridges with People Who Are Hurting, Building Bridges with People Who Have Hurt You, and Building Bridges with the World. Something else that will be taking place right after we enter the New Year will be our Committee of 100. This year, the focus of our Committee of 100 will be on Communications and Worship. We expect it will be a time of deep reflection, lively conversation, and new possibilities for the future of the church. I am excited about the New Year. I believe it is going to be a great year and I look forward to sharing it with you. Your Pastor,
Dan Brown
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Make by noon on Monday of each week. 01/11/2017 – 05/10/2017 Adult = $7.00 Kids (ages 3-8) = $4.00 Family Maximum = $24.00 *Children under 3 free
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PROMISE KIDS’ CLUB 2 YR. - KINDERGARTEN
Registration is now open! Need help finding your way in The City? There are lots of online resources to assist you. On the desktop version, click on the word “Help” in the upper right corner, then click “Browse The City help resources” to access the searchable online library.
If you or your group aren’t on The City yet, now is the time to get on board! Contact Allison Fears for help or to schedule a time to discuss the benefits and the “how to” of The City with your group.
Children will learn stories of bravery, faithfulness, and kindness that are straight from the Bible and perfect for little hearts! They will walk in Jesus’ footsteps from his birth to his resurrection and ascension. Each week will include a Bible story, discussion, games and crafts. Promise Kids is on Wednesday evenings from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. January - May semester is $125 and includes dinner from the Wednesday Night Supper menu. For more information, please contact our Nursery Director, Usha Raghavan at usha.raghavan@ dunwoodyumc.org.
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2017-2018 PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
Please join us for a tour of Dunwoody UMC Preschool. Preschool Director Susan Hotchkiss will give an overview of Dunwoody UMC Preschool’s program and guide a tour to see the preschool day in action. Infants (age 6 months by 9/1/16) through Kindergarten (age 5 by 9/1/16). 2017-2018 REGISTRATION DATES FOR NEW FAMILIES • Thursday, January 19 Dunwoody UMC Members • Friday, January 20 Community
2017-2018 TOUR DATES All tours begin at 10:00 am and meet in the Youth Area • Thursday, January 5 • Thursday, January 12
Dunwoody United Methodist Church Preschool 1548 Mt. Vernon Rd • Dunwoody, GA 30338 www.dunwoodyumc.org/preschool 770-394-2555 • susan.hotchkiss@dunwoodyumc.org
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CHILDREN OF DUNWOODY UMC
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(Ages 3-5 by September 1) 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Lighting the fire of God's Love in Preschoolers 3 through 5 years old. We provide a safe and secure environment where preschoolers grow in their relationships with God, their Leaders and their Peers. First Look curriculum is designed for young children to know 3 things: • God Made Me. • God Loves Me. • Jesus Wants to Be My Friend Forever. Children interact with their Small Group Leader (SGL) in age appropriate activities, sing songs, learn Bible stories and much more. Each hour is different from the other. To serve in this fun ministry, visit our web page at www.dunwoodyumc.org/children.
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9:00 a.m. Worship and Small Groups Ch i l d ren atten d wors h i p wi t h their families, either Traditional or Contemporary, until the children are released to their Small Group leaders for activities that reinforce the scripture lesson read in worship each week. On all 1st Sundays, children stay in the service with families so kids and parents can celebrate Holy Communion together. To serve with children in this ministry, visit our web page at www. dunwoodyumc.org/children.
PARENT CUE FOR SPARK AND PLUGGED IN
Search Parent Cue in the App Store and download to your smartphone or tablet. Find lots of resources for families to continue the conversation at home each week. See the Video for the week, read articles about raising children in the faith and much, much more! 4 | JANUARY 2017
(Kindergarten - 5th grade) 10:30 a.m. Plug into the Power Source! 252 Basics curriculum is used so students learn 3 important concepts: • I can trust God no matter what. • I should treat others the way I want to be treated. • I need to make the wise choice. This format allows elementary students the opportunity to worship and have Bible lessons. Visuals, live action and fun music keep students engaged during the 20-minute session. To serve on the teams for this ministry, visit our web page at www.dunwoodyumc.org/ children.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS FOR CHILDREN Grace Kids - 1st-5th Graders – Sign in at the Arts and Crafts Room (Upstairs in hallway across from the Fellowship Hall). 4:30-7:00 p.m., Bible study, small group discussion, art, gym or playground time, dinner in the Fellowship Hall ($4 per week, pay weekly with reservations by noon Monday or prepay by quarters.), Choir/ Tone Chime practices for those who are involved. With parent support, there is no fee. Parent help needed to: • escort kids to choir • help during dinner • supervise after dinner activities. To register for Grace Kids, contact Diane at diane.morgan@dunwoodyumc.org. www.DunwoodyUMC.org
FAMILY LIVING AND GIVING Family Living and Giving is composed of women who are experiencing empty nests, retiring from careers, enjoying grandchildren, caring for aging parents, and supporting women who have already experienced those life-changing events. This active circle participates in many service projects within DUMC and in the community at large. We are especially interested in missions in the community. Four times a year we visit the Women’s Community Kitchen at Grace Church. We take and serve lunch to the large group that congregates there. We also take tennis shoes, toiletries, and clothing to be given to anyone who needs those items. We seek to support the mission focus of Dunwoody United Methodist Women. At this time the focus is on preventing human trafficking. We plan to support Well Spring Living in some special way this spring. Another project is adopting a family in need at Christmas, providing gifts for each member. We meet at 11 a.m. in the church Parlor on the second Monday of each month. After a short business meeting and a program, the group enjoys an informal “brown bag” lunch and social time.
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GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead. We know it hurts, and we want to help. We will have meetings on the second and fourth Sundays from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. beginning January 8, 2017.
On March 19th at 7PM in the Sacturary, Dunwoody UMC Chancel Choir and the Atlanta Boy Choir will be presenting the U.S. premiere of The Farthest Shore, a new oratorio for choir, brass quintet, and organ. Based on Celtic legend, a stranger is cast upon an unforgiving shore during a terrible storm, and proceeds to weave a spell over the inhabitants of a small village in a dramatic tale that entwines reality, morality and faith in the quest for ultimate personal truth. Written by the world-renowned composer Paul Mealor, The Farthest Shore was originally debuted in London in May of 2013 by the BBC Singers. Paul Mealor has been described as ‘the most important composer to have emerged in Welsh choral music since William Mathias‘ (New York Times, 2001) and his music is ‘marked by something outside of himself that is beautifully spatial and evocative of landscape… it illuminates both our past and our future‘ (The Guardian, 2011). Since January 2003, Mealor has taught in the Music Department at the University of Aberdeen where he is Professor of Composition, but he was catapulted to international stardom in April 2011, when 2.5 billion people (the largest audience in broadcasting history) heard his Motet, Ubi caritas performed by the choirs of Westminster Abbey and Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal, conducted by James O’Donnell at the Royal Wedding Ceremony of His Royal Highness Prince William and Catherine Middleton (now The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge) at Westminster Abbey. It has since topped the Classical singles charts in the USA, UK, Australia, France and New Zealand. In July 2011, Mealor signed to Decca Records and by November of that year, his first album through his new record label, A Tender Light reached the top of the UK Classical Charts where it stayed for six weeks. He broke records that year by being the first classical composer to hold both the classical and pop chart number-one spots at the same time, with his piece for The Military Wives Choir and Gareth Malone, Wherever You Are, which entered the UK Pop Singles Chart at number one and also was nominated for Best British Single in the 2012 BRIT Awards.
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January 10, 7-9 pm in the Asbury Room. This presentation is designed to enhance the LinkedIn user experience of current users by taking it to the next level through the introduction of advanced features and techniques designed to get the maximum value out of using LinkedIn, the professional social networking site, which as grown in popularity since starting up in 2003. One must already by on LinkedIn and have some level of familiarity in order to benefit from this presentation. Attendees will be introduced to advanced features that many users do not use or know exist that includes: Keyword optimization; Advanced Strategies for Connecting; Advanced Ways to Use Groups; LinkedIn Professional Gallery. Keith Warrick, a leading consultant/ featured speaker on LinkedIn throughout the Atlanta area, will be the presenter. You will not want to miss this presentation!
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SMALL GROUP STUDIES Join Rev. David Melton and Michele Spitz for this 12 week weight loss program. In Bod4God, Pastor Steve Reynolds, the “Anti-Fat Pastor”, reveals the four keys that have unlocked the door to health and fitness for him and for countless others who have dedicated their bodies to God. Thursdays, March 9-May 13 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. $15 for the book. Contact Polly. frederick@dunwoodyumc.org with questions or to register.
Calling all men! Join us for an overnight golf retreat at Callaway Gardens, March 24-25. Play both the Lake View and Mountain View Courses with men from Dunwoody UMC and their guests. Join in fellowship, Bible study, and golf. Registration and nonrefundable deposit of $100 deadline is due to Rev. David Melton by February 15. Put it on your calendar NOW!!! FRIDAY 24 – Afternoon Golf, Dinner and Bible Study at Night SATURDAY 25 – Breakfast, Morning Bible Study and Golf to follow
ACOUSTIC GUITAR SMARTS Are you a new or intermediate guitar player and want to take it to the next level? Join Rick Dallas for a forum presenting acoustic guitar how-tos, tips & tricks and a Q&A with working pros. They will offer tips on tuning, restringing, minor repairs and more. This is not guitar lessons and some knowledge is needed. Tuesdays, January 10, 17 and 24 from 7:00-9:00pm in the Wesley room. Contact Polly Frederick at polly. frederick@dunwoodyumc.org to register. For additional info please email with subject line “Acoustic Guitar Smarts” to rick@rickdallas.com.
The Other Gospels of Jesus Christ In the early days of Christianity, there were many gospels featuring Jesus and his disciples. 4 of those gospels made it into the New Testament, while many other did not. Join Andrew Chappell as we look at the extra gospels and why they didn’t make it Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm, Jan. 30-Feb. 27 in the Young Adult Suite. Contact polly.frederick@dunwoodyumc. org with questions or to register.
ALL INCLUSIVE CUSTOM PACKAGE: Lodge and Spa accommodations, Two (2) rounds of golf, cart and range balls, Admissions to the Gardens, Use of Fitness Center, Piedmont Grille Seafood Dinner Buffet, Piedmont Grille Breakfast Buffet, all taxes and fees. Single: $425.36 inclusive per person Double: $320.60 inclusive per person Name______________________________________________ Address____________________________________________ City/State/Zip_______________________________________ Phone_____________________________________________ Email______________________________________________ Single or Double Room_________________________________ Roommate_________________________________________ www.DunwoodyUMC.org
What a difference a day makes. It could not be truer than when talking about the last day of Jesus’ life. In the study of 24 Hours That Changed the World, Rev. David Melton will help you experience and understand the significance of Jesus’ suffering and death like never before. Written by Adam Hamilton, the book retraces the day that changed human history in a straightforward style that speaks to both long-time Christians and those who are simply curious about the story of Christ’s crucifixion. Wednesdays, January 25, February 1, 8 and March 1, 8 and 15 from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm or from 7:059:00 pm in Asbury Room. Book is $15. Contact Polly Frederick at polly.frederick@dunwoodyumc.org to register. JANUARY 2017 | 7
2017 UMW BOOK CLUB READING SELECTIONS The UMW Book Club selects books from the UMW Reading Program. The selected books are chosen to increase our sensitivity to all human needs, to encourage critical thinking about issues facing us today and to strengthen our involvement in our church’s local and global missions. You are invited to attend one or all of future meetings. January - Education for Mission Category: Boundless by Bryan Bishop Through colorful first hand accounts, the author explores fresh experiences of faith from American youth, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Native Americans who are experiencing and following Jesus outside the boundaries of traditional Western Christianity. Discussion Leader: Mary Batson Meeting Date: January 9th at the home of Margy Hodgson at 7:00 p.m.
When God’s Spirit Moves SIX SESSIONS ON THE LIFE-CHANGING POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Mornings or Evenings (your choice) Convinced that God is eager for us to experience a fresh sense of His presence and power, pastor and bestselling author Jim Cymbala explores the person and work of the Holy Spirit in this six-session DVD study. YOU WILL LEARN: • • • • • •
How to make room for the Holy Spirit’s action in your life. How God wants to work through your gifts and talents to enable you to do what only He can do. How to listen for the voice of the Spirit in prayer and how to apply God’s Word to your life. How the Spirit can bring healing to your body, your emotions, and your relationships. How a life lived in the presence of the Spirit can transform the church and the world. How our church can become a place where people regularly experience God’s presence and His power.
Wednesday Mornings 9:45 AM – 11:45 AM 6 Sessions January 11, 18, & 25 February 1, 8 & 15 Cost for Book: $8 (pay at first session) RSVP to Pamela Menefee phmenefee@gmail.com for a spot in the class and/or if you need childcare.
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Wednesday Evenings 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 6 Sessions January 11, 18, & 25 February 1, 8 & 15 Cost for Book: $8 (pay at first session) RSVP to Valerie Scott scottfour@bellsouth.net for a spot in the class and/or if you need childcare.
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INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIPS Brazil, Guatemala, Panama! See the world like you have never seen it before in 2017 with our international mission program! Our first ever “family” mission team will travel to Panama during July 8-15, 2017. An adult mission team will travel to Brazil during July 21-30, 2017. And a second adult mission team will travel to Guatemala during August 19-26, 2017. Three wonderful and exciting opportunities to follow John Wesley’s proclamation that “The World Is My Parish”. Join us as we minister to our parish! Come to our first general information meeting on Monday, February 6, 2017 in the Asbury room beginning at 7:00 p.m. You will hear details about all three mission trips in 2017 and you can sign up for the trip that interests you the most. Make 2017 the year that you decide to experience one of these great mission trips! You will be happy that you did!
FAMILY PROMISE JANUARY HOSTING - HELP WANTED It’s that time again – DUMC is scheduled to host Family Promise January 8-15. We have new chairs, Jan Russell and Cindy Glassman, to lead us this year….but it takes much more than that to successfully open our church home to these families. It is a fun and easy way to make a difference in the lives of those in need. To quote one of our volunteers from August “I loved family promise! I want to do it every time!” Makes my heart happy – smiley face. Thank you all for taking your time to share with these families trying to improve their lives. 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. DUMC, along with 10 other neighboring congregations, hosts these families as they try to better their lives and those of their children while enduring difficult times. For more information or to sign up, please contact Samantha Faklaris at samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org
PACKAGE OF HOPE Dunwoody UMC provides “Package of Hope” the last Saturday of each month. Distributing nonperishable food that will feed a family of four for several days, DUMC’s goal is to make families feel welcome as they work through tough financial times to get back on their feet. In partnership with Action Ministries, DUMC would love to have you join us (to volunteer or for assistance). Upcoming dates are January 28 and February 18 in the Youth Area from 9-11 am. We have complimentary coffee and pastries for fellowship available. Please contact Cindy Hatcher at cindywhatcher@gmail.com with questions.
HIGHTOWER HOMEWORK CLUB - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are looking for volunteers to help read, review math and/or do homework with the children from both Hightower and Kingsley elementary in 2017. Mondays & Tuesdays from 2:40 - 4:15 p.m. (but you are welcome to join on Wednesdays & Thursdays too). Thanks to DUMC volunteers who support of this ministry - these children are thriving in school b/c someone like you takes the time to spend helping them for a short amount each week - a little goes a long way! The address is 6890 Peachtree Industrial Rd. The Retail Center is called Peachtree Village and we are in the BACK of the building in Suites 5A/B. There is a small sign that says Hightower Homework Club. Sign up online at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f48abac23a7fa7-hightower. Can’t be there to volunteer but still want to help?! We are looking for donations for after school snacks (pretzels, cheez its, etc) for 70 children four days a week. If interested in donating as a group or individual, http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f48abac23a7fa7snacks. Contact Samantha Faklaris, Director of Missions at DUMC, samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org with questions. www.DunwoodyUMC.org
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Senior Pictures. Attention parents of high school seniors. It is almost time to recognize our soonto-be graduating class! As part of that, we need their senior pictures. Please send your senior ’s picture to Andrew Chappell at Andrew.Chappell@ dunwoodyumc.org.
Led by Dr. Charles Page, II Academic Dean, The Jerusalem Institute for Biblical Exploration Jerusalem, Israel Sunday, March 26 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Miracles and Ministry in Judea Palm Sunday Cleansing the Temple Monday, March 27 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The Last Supper Jesus’ Arrest in Gethsemane
Barbara Bertke, Jenny & Mike Williamson
Joyce Porter (photo unavailable)
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Tuesday, March 28 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The Trial of Jesus The Crucifixion and Burial The Resurrection of our Lord DUMC Fellowship Hall $10 per evening or $25 for all 3 nights. Contact Polly Frederick at polly.frederick@dunwoodyumc. org with questions or to register.
Amanda & Jeff Derwinski
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MEMORIALS FOR NOVEMBER IN MEMORY OF: Clark David Collins – Mr. and Mrs. Charles Collins Christopher Fontaine – Dr. Jimmy and Dr. Ruth Brown, Mr. and Mrs. David Haverty, Ms. Brigitte Thayer, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Chancy Robert Fortenberry – Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Peden, Mr. and Mrs. William Vogel, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Williams Jr. Joyce Hatcher – Mrs. Danella Jones Joseph Heckle – Mrs. Danella Jones Nancy and Brandon Johnson – Ms. Mary Disharoon Wilton King – Mr. John Malluck Hugh Spruill – Col. and Mrs. Bill Robinson, Mr. Edwin Spruill Ann Young – Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hester
IN HONOR OF: Richard Fonde – Crusaders Class The Fontaine Family – Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Chancy
Clergy and Office Numbers Dan Brown Senior Pastor Josh Amerson Associate Pastor Kathy Brockman Associate Pastor Jenna Kennedy Associate Pastor David Melton Minister to the Congregation Sonny Walden Minister of Music Church Office: 770-394-0675 Prayer Line: 770-671-8239 FAX Number: 770-394-8492 E-mail: mail@dunwoodyumc.org Website: www.dunwoodyumc.org
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