CONNECTIONS
JANUARY 2016
OPPORTUNITIES FOR DUNWOODY METHODISTS TO CONNECT
NEW YEARS AND NEW BEGINNINGS! does not own a bible and wants one, he or she will have only to go to the Welcome Station and request a bible and it will be given. Our hope and our prayer is that all of us will become more familiar with the Bible… and more importantly Jesus, the Christ to whom the Bible points.
As we step through the threshold of a brand new year, I am filled with a sense of anticipation about what lies before us in 2016. In so many ways, the beginning of the New Year is a time for new beginnings here at Dunwoody United Methodist Church. First of all, let me tell you about a couple of new additions you will notice on Sunday mornings. Through a very generous gift, there will be new Pew Bibles in the Sanctuary. These Pew Bibles are in the Common English Version of the Bible. This is a recent translation, more literarily accurate, the one being encouraged by the United Methodist Church, and the one that we have started giving to our children.
When the Committee of 100 meets during the second weekend of January, we will be exploring the vision Christ has for Dunwoody United Methodist Church. DUMC has a rich and wonderful heritage, but God is calling us into the future. Over the last 18 months I have tried to listen very carefully to what the members of this Church have shared about what they value in the Church, and what their hopes and dreams are for the future. I have also spent a tremendous amount of time prayerfully listening to where Christ is calling us to go in the days ahead. I will be sharing
that with the Committee of 100 and we will be looking at some of the challenges and implications of that for our Church. Later, at our Church Council meeting on January 25, the Strategic Planning Task Force will be sharing specific strategies that have emerged out of discussions that have taken place in both the 2015 and 2016 Committees of 100 and a year of meeting together. Finally, I hope you will make every effort to be with us for the sermon series, “Why Christ? Finding Hope in a Skeptical Age!” It begins on January 3. Plan to be with us. You will be glad you did! Blessings,
Rev. Dan Brown
Also, through another generous gift to the Church, we will have bibles to give away to anyone who does not have a bible. If someone comes to the Church,
WINTER /SPRING PRE-PAID WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER RESERVATION PACKAGES AVAILABLE Don’t Delay! Register now through January 13, 2016 • 18 Week Package - January 6 - May 11, 2016 includes Holy Thursday dinner Pay online by credit card or by check Weekly registration may be submitted by Monday noon of each week. • • • •
On-line weekly pre pay at dunwoodyumc.org Email foodservice@dunwoodyumc.org Call Debbie Collins at 770-394-0675 (ext 111) Register by filling out pew card
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Weekly Rate
Make by noon on Monday of each week. 01/06/2016 – 05/11/2016 Adult $7.00 Kids $4.00 (ages 3-8) Family Maximum $24.00 *Children under 3 free
Prepaid 18-Week Rate
Adult $6.00 = $108.00 Kids $3.50 (ages 3-8) = $63.00 Family Maximum $22.00 = $$396.00 *Kids under 3 free
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PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION & TOURS 2016-2017 2016-2017 Tour Dates All tours begin at 10:00 a.m. and meet in the Youth Area Thursday, January 7, 2016 Tuesday, January 12, 2016
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. Our SACS/CASI AdvancEd accredited program is available for Toddlers (age 1 by 9/1/16) through Kindergarten (age 5 by 9/1/16). Dunwoody UMC Preschool has served the community for over fifty years offering a developmentally appropriate education in a loving, Christian environment.
2016-2017 Registration Dates
For more information or to reserve a tour date, please contact Susan Hotchkiss at 770-394-2555, ext. 144 or by email at susan.hotchkiss@dunwoodyumc.org.
Wednesday, January 20 Dunwoody UMC Members Thursday, January 21 Currently Enrolled Families Friday, January 22 New Families
ICE CREAM SOCIAL & SILENT AUCTION Looking for an easy way to assist the DUMC Preschool? Donate an item to the Silent Auction at the Ice Cream Social! All proceeds benefit the DUMC Preschool. The Preschool is already busy at work planning the annual Ice Cream Social & Silent Auction! Fundraisers such as this event help our Preschool secure funds to grow and improve its programs. We love to have our preschool parents and Dunwoody UMC members help out so we challenge each of you to come up with one donation. Need an idea? • Do you have a friend or favorite store/restaurant? You could ask the vendor to donate a gift certificate or you could buy a gift certificate from the vendor and donate it yourself. • Do you have a sports connection? Extra tickets to a sporting event? Member of a club that could donate a round of golf? Sports memorabilia that you are willing to donate? • What about gadgets (iPods, cameras, computers)? • Do you have a vacation home you would be willing to donate for a weekend getaway or week-long vacation in the summer? Extra frequent flyer miles that could be donated? Support from parents and church members is one of the keys to our success! We welcome all donations and they may be tax deductible. The Preschool will provide proper documentation. Thank you in advance for your efforts to help make our Ice Cream Social & Silent Auction a tremendous success. Please fill out the form below to make a donation to the Ice Cream Social & Silent Auction. AUCTION DONATION FORM Name: ____________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________________________ Brief Description of Item for Donation: __________________________________________________ : _________________________________________________________________________________ Estimated Value of Item:_______________________________________________________________ Please return this form to the Preschool in your child’s book bag, bring it to the Preschool Office, or email it to Caitlin Moran at cmmoran@gmail.com. A member of the Silent Auction Committee will contact you regarding your donation.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL IN JANUARY & FEBRUARY The Young Adult Sunday School will be offering two studies in January and February. The first study is “Ask: Faith Questions in a Skeptical Age.” This study will be looking at series of questions: • • • • • • • •
PLANNING MEETING Calling all Young Adults - We will have our annual planning meeting on Sunday, January 10 from 11:30 12:45 in the Young Adult Suite. Lunch will be provided for $5. We ask that you think about how to enhance and expand our ministry for 2016. RSVP to Rev. Ashley Jenkins so she has an accurate headcount for lunch at ashley.jenkins@dunwoodyumc.org.
Can only one religion be true? Why is there suffering and evil? How can I believe in science and creation? How can I believe in a God I can’t prove? Can I trust the Old Testament? Are marriage and family life religious issues? Was Jesus’ resurrection real? Why do Christians disagree about so many things?
The message is strong and clear: Don’t let your questions stop you from accepting God’s invitation to faith. Engage your doubt, and you may find you are closer to God on the other side. In February, the Young Adults will studying “Hard to Dance with the Devil on Your Back.” It is a Lenten study that looks at the transcendent struggle in the lives of believers, while helping us to enter the continually crumbling world surrounding Jesus and the disciples in the days preceding Easter.
2016 SAVE THE DATE •
Mid-Singles Spring Hike - Sunday March 13, 2016
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King James Bible 405th Anniversary Party - Sunday May 1, 2016
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Mid-Singles Summer Sunday June 26, 2016
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Mid-Singles Annual Canoe Trip Sunday July 17, 2016
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Mid-Singles Last of Summer Hike - Sunday September 18, 2016
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Mid-Singles Fall Hike - Sunday November 6, 2016
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Valentine Dinner
Friday, February 12 • 6:30 p.m. • Fellowship Hall This will be an opportunity to share a lively night with Dunwoody UMC friends, your spouse, partner or best friend. As you enjoy good food, music by the Mark Tucker Jazz Trio with Lori Perozzi will soothe perhaps even excite you. Some may even dance, but all will sway with the music and remember lyrics of classic love songs. Cost of the dinner and entertainment is $20. Last day for payment is Sunday, February 7. Contact Exa Grubb, 770-394-0675 ext 205.
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Spring Dance and Gymnastics Programs by Expressions in Motion Dance, LLC Register online at www.sportability.com. Fee: $275 (flexible payment options available)
TODDLER AND ME DANCE BOYS ONLY BREAKDANCE This Boys Only Breakdance class is perfect for all those boys who want to learn the latest moves, even if they’ve never danced before. Breakdance is a fun, athletic, and funky style of acrobatic dance characterized by intricate footwork, pantomime, spinning headstands, tumbling and elaborate improvised virtuosic movements. Our classes are kid friendly. All music is age appropriate. Mondays 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Boys 3rd through 8th grade 16-week session January - May
Toddler and Me dance classes are the perfect option for children to begin learning basic movement skills, while having the comfort of a loved one by their side. (Mom, dad, grandparent, nanny, etc.) Class begins with a fun warm up and stretching and continues with basic locomotor movement skills, eventually leading to basic dance technique. Class session will culminate with a wonderful short informal performance for family and friends! Two class options offered: Thursdays: 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Age 2/3 Saturdays: 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Age 2/3 16-week session January - May (Class meets once a week on Thursday or Saturday. You may sign up for both classes.)
PRESCHOOL COMBO HIP HOP/BALLET Preschoolers experience two dance styles during this one-hour session. Ballet is a classical dance form with formalized steps and gestures that create flowing patterns resulting in expression through movement. Hip Hop dance is a fun, athletic, and funky style of dance. All music is age appropriate. Class is designed as a drop-off activity. Boys and girls 3-5 years (as of 1/1/16) Fridays 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. 16-week session January - May
COUNTRY LINE DANCE CLASS Whether you’ve never line danced before or have a little experience from past years, here’s a class that will start you out on the “right” foot for line dance! TWO LEFT FEET? Not to worry – line dance just requires lots of repetition and instruction that is patiently given. You now have an opportunity to learn line dances that are choreographed by some of the world’s best known line dance choreographers to great songs (country and pop songs as well) AND enjoy all the social and health benefits (for mind, body, and spirit) of one of the most popular forms of dance, world-wide! Meet the teacher: Rose Haven Rose has over 24 years of experience in teaching all levels of line dancing, including 12 years of being the main instructor at Wild Bill’s Country Concert Hall and Dance Club. During her time at Wild Bill’s, she encountered brand new dancers every week and kept them dancing after lessons by matching easy to follow line dances to whatever songs the DJ played through the night. 8 WEEK SESSION -January 12 - March 1, 2016 Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Fee: $135 Register online at www.sportability.com or in person at the Dunwoody UMC Leisure Office. Designed for ages 55 plus (but all ages are welcome!)
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UPCOMING
TECH TALK AND LUNCH
BRIDGE GROUP
On January 22 at noon, a tech talk and lunch will be offered in the Asbury Rooms. After a $5 pizza and salad lunch, Laura Townsend, Andrew Chappell and other Dunwoody UMC techies will lead us through the mysteries and dense fog of our twenty-first century digital devices. Bring your device(s), your passwords and questions. Do you have a new iPad, tablet, or cell phone that you received for Christmas this year or last? If so, take it out of the box and be prepared to be surprised and delighted to make these little objects your friends and part of your daily life. Deadline for payment is Tuesday, January 19. Contact Exa Grubb, 770394-0675 ext 205.
The Thursday Afternoon Bridge Group meets in the Young Adult Suite on the second and fourth Thursdays from 12:45 to 3:15 p.m. Men and women, young adults to seniors, are welcome. For more information, contact Betty Daugherty, 770-390-0814 or Betty Ringley, 770-704-4007, cell 276-3562681.
GIVE BLOOD, SAVE LIVES Sunday, February 7, from 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. in the Gym. You can reserve a time slot now by visiting www. redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: dunwoodyumc), by calling 1-800-7332767, or by contacting Polly Frederick, polly.frederick@dunwoodyumc.org or 770-394-0675 ext. 122.
CREATION CARE RECYCLING TIP: ALUMINUM CANS As part of Dunwoody UMC’s GREEN efforts, we ask that you recycle your empty soda can when in the building. DID YOU KNOW? Aluminum takes 200-500 years to fully degrade in a landfill. Recycling aluminum takes 95% less energy than making aluminum from raw materials. Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours. 6 | January 2016
Within the first 90 days of Dave Ramsey’s most popular class, the average family pays off $5,300 in debt and saves $2,700. These nine lessons will teach you to get out of debt the same way you learned how to walk, one step at a time. The class includes Financial Peace University - DVD Home Study Kit. Cost of the class is $130.00. Starting Wednesday, January 20 for 10 weeks (skip Ash Wednesday) at 7:05 p.m. Contact John Downing at jdowningjr@comcast.net to register by January 8. www.DunwoodyUMC.org
MISSIONS
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY The building of our 26th Habitat for Humanity house is scheduled to being on April 16 and end April 23. The build will take place over 7 consecutive days and we need your assistance to make this happen. For the first time ever, Dunwoody UMC is participating in a Blitz Build. One of our goals is to engage more volunteers to become the hearts, hands and voices for the cause of adequate and affordable housing. Organizing a blitz build like this is one way that we attract more people. Yes, it takes us outside our routine. Yes, it requires extra effort. And yes, it takes strong leadership, hard work and careful planning. The impact, however, reaches far beyond the Habitat families who purchase the homes that result from the blitz. Please consider sharing your time…asking your co-workers to join you and take a day off work to complete our first ever Blitz Build. There is a job for everyone – no skills required!! You must be 16 years of age to participate. Contact Jack Whitley at jwhitley47@ aol.com, or Samantha Faklaris at Samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org for more information.
2016 INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIP INFORMATION SESSION Dunwoody UMC sends members on global mission trips each year. We give love to children, create self-sustaining projects and share the love of Christ. Each year promises to bring even more opportunities and meaningful mission trips to our church. Great things happen when we listen to God’s call and have a heart to serve. Whether you are contemplating a mission trip for the first time, or are a veteran trip participant, we know we can all make a difference www.DunwoodyUMC.org
together. Make missions your next step to experiencing God in a whole new way. Join us for our 2016 information session on Monday, February 8 at 7 p.m. in the Wesley Room. For more information, please contact Samantha Faklaris at samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org or Dick Murphy at ram.inc@comcast. net or 770-330-0604.
Care Ministry with donations. If you are interested in assisting our foster families with babysitting, it’s a simple process to become approved. They would be thankful for an hour or two here and there to run an errand! AND/ OR if you are interested in becoming a foster parent too, please contact Rosemary Watts at wrosemary@ hotmail.com or Samantha Faklaris at Samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc. org to receive more info on our next orientation session.
ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK The Atlanta Community Food Bank is one of the many charitable organizations to which members of Dunwoody UMC lend a helping hand. Led by longtime DUMC member John Hewitt, we have been sorting and packing food once a month for over 20 years. The ACFB receives donations from retailers such as Publix, Kroger, Walmart and CVS and, after sorting these bulk gifts into manageable quantities of cans/boxes, beverages, health and beauty items, etc. redistributes them to local food kitchens and pantries to get them directly to those in need. Taking the bulk donations and sorting them is where we come in - it’s fun work and they even provide a snack! We go to the ACFB once a month on the second Wednesday, meeting at 8:30 a.m. under the Wiley and Linda Stephens portico, or if it’s cold, just inside the church. Transportation is provided and we get back to the church by 12:30 pm. Please come and join in! Questions, contact Alan Shinn, 770-849-0719, or awshinn@comcast.net. For more information on the ACFB, their website is www.acfb.org.
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BOX TOPS COLLECTIONS Looking for an easy way to help Hightower Elementary?! Dunwoody UMC supports our neighborhood school & is looking for your help. Hightower participates in the Box Tops for Education TM program. Clipping Box Tops is an easy way for you to help our school earn money for enrichment activities. Box Tops are worth 10¢ each and they quickly add up to real cash for Hightower Elementary. This school year, their earnings goal is $1000. Boxtop collection baskets are located at the Welcome Desks throughout the church. To help Hightower Elementary, just look for pink Box Tops on products, clip them, and drop them off at Dunwoody UMC. For more information on the Box Tops for Education program, including a list of participating products and our school’s progress, visit www. boxtops4education.com. We’re here to make our school’s Box Tops for Education program a huge success this year. Thanks for your help! Remember Every Box Top counts! Questions, please contact Samantha Faklaris at samantha. faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org or 770394-0675 ext 117.
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FAMILY PROMISE Dunwoody UMC will host families for Family Promise beginning Sunday, February 14 through Sunday, February 21. We need volunteers to set up and take down guest rooms; provide meals and supplies; and host meals, evenings and overnight. For presentations, information or training on Family Promise, contact Jenny Carter at jenny. carter@dunwoodyumc.org.
HIGHTOWER HOMEWORK CLUB Hightower Homework Club kicked off last fall with huge success. Having recently moved into a permanent location, we are still looking for additional volunteers to help with tutoring after school. Volunteers are needed Monday-Thursday from 3-5 p.m. We would love to have 8 volunteers every day, so please consider supporting this wonderful mission ministry. Whether you serve once a week or once a month, your time shared will go far with the children looking for support. Please contact Carolyn Staley at ccsggator@ gmail.com.
to make families feel welcome as they work through tough financial times to get back on their feet. In partnership with Action Ministries, Dunwoody UMC would love to have you join us (to volunteer or for assistance). Upcoming dates are January 30, February 27, and March 26 in the Youth Area from 9-11 a.m. We have coffee and pastries for fellowship available. Please contact Cindy Hatcher at cindywhatcher@ gmail.com with questions. TRINITY TABLE
PACKGE OF HOPE Dunwoody UMC provides “Packge of Hope” the last Saturday of each month. Distributing non perishable food that will feed a family of four for several days, Dunwoody UMC’s goal is
It’s that time again - Dunwoody UMC is hosting Trinity Table on Sunday, March 20. Our church is filled with faithful supporters of this ministry and we are SO thankful for your help. Please take a moment to click on the link and sign up to help again - whether it’s making sandwiches, sweets or buying fruit, snacks or drinks for to go bags...or preparing food and/or serving that afternoon - we appreciate any help you can offer. http://www.signupgenius. com/go/30e0f4eaaa623a13-dumc3
CAREER MINISTRY Contact Joann Akers at akersjoann@gmmail.com or 678-352-8334 with questions. CREATING A RESUME THAT HIGHLIGHTS YOU! The Career Ministry Transition meeting will focus on the basics of Networking for Job Search or for Business. Rich von Biberstein will discuss how to implement these networking basics in order to connect you with decision makers to find a new job or to find a new contact for your business. You’ve found the open opportunities on job boards - now find out how to get the attention of the hiring manager. Networking can lead to the interview, which can lead to the job offer. If you are unemployed, underemployed, or just looking for more business contacts, come to this session! Rich is a 20+ year veteran in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. His expertise focuses on Sales, Business Development and Business Intelligence. He firmly believes that there are many different paths to landing a new job, but networking remains the consistent tool that helps expedite the search. Meeting is Tuesday, January 12, 2016 from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Asbury Room B.
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THE SIX BASICS OF JOB SEARCH NETWORKING The Career Ministry Transition meeting will focus on the basics of Networking for Job Search or for Business. Rich von Biberstein will discuss how to implement these networking basics in order to connect you with decision makers to find a new job or to find a new contact for your business. You’ve found the open opportunities on job boards - now find out how to get the attention of the hiring manager. Networking can lead to the interview, which can lead to the job offer. If you are unemployed, underemployed, or just looking for more business contacts, come to this session! Rich is a 20+ year veteran in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. His expertise focuses on Sales, Business Development and Business Intelligence. He firmly believes that there are many different paths to landing a new job, but networking remains the consistent tool that helps expedite the search. Meeting is Tuesday, February 9, 2016 from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Asbury Room B.
CROSSROADS CAREER TRANSITION MINISTRY Meet one-on-one with individual career transition “coaches” who will help guide you during times of career transition and or job searching. Get some advice regarding your resume and how to best present yourself during an interview, as well as how to keep your faith during times of uncertainty. Each attendee has the opportunity to meet with two - three different “coaches”. Registration is free, but required so that the attendee can be “matched up” with the best “coach”. Meetings are the fourth Tuesday of the month from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Asbury Room B.
MUSIC MINISTRY
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WOMEN’S MINISTRIES WOMEN OF GRACE DINNER February 29, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, come for food and fellowship with our special guest speaker, Kimberly Kennedy. Kimberly is known for her perfect balance of professionalism, warmth, wit, and engaging personality. Emmy award-winning journalist and television personality, her presence on any program instantly takes that event to a whole new level. She is author of the book “Left at the Altar: My Story of Hope and Healing for Every Woman who has Felt the Heartbreak of Rejection.” This is not a story of a woman and her man--it is a story of a woman and her God. Table sales for WOG dinner will begin on February 3, 2016 at $15 per person. We welcome all women to come and enjoy this very special evening.
W.O.W. BIBLE STUDIES HOSEA, UNFAILING LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING We invite you to Jennifer Rothschild’s “Hosea, Unfailing Love Changes Everything”. Beginning January 6, on Wednesday evenings, except Ash Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 p.m. for 7 weeks ending on February 24. Hosea, an old-testament prophet, preached his own life message using his marriage as the sermon illustration. The study of Hosea looks deeply at that message. It provides background to better understand the intricacies of the man and his message. You’ll be guided to understand, but more especially to apply the message of the prophet of love. The book will challenge us with judgment so harsh it will singe our hair — an unheeded sermon warning of devastating doom shortly to come. But it will show us the kind of love we dream about. Be amazed by the love of Hosea for his wayward spouse — and more amazed by the unfailing love of God for His wayward people, and for all people. Hosea showers us with hope — hints and portents pointing to the coming of the promised Messiah. Please contact Sally Abele, sallyabele@msn.com to sign up for the study and/or to make free childcare reservations. Cost for book: $15.00 Classroom: Francis Asbury Room B. THE EMPTY NEST: BARBARA & SUSAN’S GUIDE TO DISCOVERING NEW PURPOSE, PASSION & YOUR NEXT GREAT ADVENTURE We invite you to Barbara & Susan’s Guide to the Empty Nest: Discovering New Purpose, Passion & Your Next Great Adventure. The study begins March 2, on Wednesday evenings, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and lasts for 6 weeks. You’re done . . . but you’re not finished! And one more thing. You’re not alone. Feeling unsure? Scared? Expectant? Maybe even giddy? Is your nest empty--except for a bundle of mixed emotions? As you grieve what’s behind and daydream about possibilities, you’ll feel young again, ready for new challenges and adventures. Yet you may not know what to pursue or how to discover what’s next. Many women in this season of life wonder: Who am I now? And what should I do? How will my marriage be affected? Does anyone need me? How do I relate to my children? Is it okay to feel sad? Or thrilled? What’s next? Barbara and Susan can be the friends you need to walk you through these new experiences. They’ll guide you to answers, and together you’ll discover a new purpose and passion for your next life adventure. Please contact Sally Abele (sallyabele@msn.com) to sign up for the study and/or to make free childcare reservations. Cost for book: $10.00 Classroom: 258/259
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JAMES: MERCY TRIUMPHS We invite you to Beth Moore’s “James”. The study begins February 3, on Wednesday mornings, from 9:45-11:45 a.m. and lasts for 8 weeks, ending on March 30 (No class on February 17). Bible scholars compare James to the prophet Amos. In other ways James more closely resembles the Book of Proverbs than any New Testament book. Come along with Beth Moore on a journey to get to know both the man and the Book of James. You will never be the same again. Topics in this study include: joy, hardship, faith, reversal of fortunes for rich and poor, wisdom, gifts from above, single-mindedness, the dangers of the tongue, humility, and prayer. Please contact Ami Casper, a.casper9509@gmail.com to sign up for the study and/or to make free childcare reservations. Cost for book: $15.00 Classroom: 258/259 Registration deadline: February 2, 2016
STUDIES UMW MISSION STUDY CREATED FOR HAPPINESS: UNDERSTANDING YOUR LIFE IN GOD Led by Rev. Dan Brown
Please join us for this UMW sponsored Spiritual Growth Study on the book “Created for Happiness: Understanding Your Life in God” by Cynthia A Bond Hopson. Dan Brown will be leading this 3 session study on Tuesdays, January 19, 26 and February 2, 10:30 a.m. – Noon in the Francis Asbury Room. Light refreshments will be provided. Books are $10. Contact Leigh Anne Draughon at leighanne.draughon@dunwoodyumc.org or 770-3940675 ext. 120 for details and registration.
THE CALL From the road to Damascus to the sun-drenched lands of modern-day Greece and Turkey to a Roman prison, go with Revs. David and Joy Melton as they follow the journeys of Paul in this six-week study about Christianity’s greatest teacher and missionary. You’ll see exactly where some of the most dramatic events in the spread of Christianity took place, and through Adam Hamilton’s insightful and colorful teaching style, you’ll quite probably likely gain a better understanding of Paul’s missionary travels than if you had covered the many miles in person. Join us for The Call Wednesdays, January 13- March 2 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. led by David or from 7:05-9:00 p.m. led by David and Joy in Asbury Room. Book is $20. Contact Polly Frederick at polly.frederick@dunwoodyumc.org to register. www.DunwoodyUMC.org
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DUNWOODY Dunwoody United Methodist Church 1548 Mt. Vernon Road Dunwoody, U N I T E D GA M E30338 THODIST CHURCH
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Clergy and Office Numbers Dan Brown Senior Pastor Josh Amerson Associate Pastor
MEMORIALS FOR NOVEMBER In Memory of:
Tod Berger – Mr. and Mrs. John Burney Charles Burns – Mr. and Mrs. John Burney Clark David Collins – Mr. and Mrs. Charles Collins Margaret Dodd – Mr. and Mrs. John Burney George Fortenberry (great grandson of Florence and Bob Fortenberry) – Mr. and Mrs. John Burney Joyce Hatcher – Mrs. Danella Jones Wayne Henck – Mr. and Mrs. David Cunnold and Family Charles Higman – Mrs. Danella Jones Bert Jones – Mr. and Mrs. John Burney Pete Kozak (father of Ron Kozak) – Dr. Jimmy and Dr. Ruth Brown Elizabeth Thayer – Mr. and Mrs. Richard Browne, Dr. and Mrs. Scott Dunbar, Mr. and Mrs. John Burney, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Guidos, Mr. and Mrs. John Hogan, Mr. and Mrs. John Rovtar, Mr. and Mrs. David Cunnold and Family David Vann – Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Sanders
Ashley Jenkins Minister with Singles/Young Adults Jenna Kennedy Associate Pastor Exa Grubb Minister with Older Adults & Women 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
Minister After Hours 770-316-1935
In case of an emergency such as a death or critical illness.