Spring 2019 Connections Magazine by Dunwoody UMC

Connections Spring 2019

Lent—A Time to Examine Your Journey

Summer Camps

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Tribe A friend and member of the Church gave me, as a Christmas gift, the book, "Tribe." The title wasn’t all that captivating to me, but it was written by Sebastian Junger, the bestselling author of "War" and "The Perfect Storm." My friend is also a voracious reader and I knew if he gave me a book it would be worth reading, and I was right. In the book, Junger combines history, psychology and anthropology to explore the need that lies within the evolutionary past of each one of us for community. He suggests that each of us have this deep need for what he calls a “tribe.” That is, we each have a need to belong and to feel we have a place where people love and care for us. Ironically, he points out that the more technologically advanced Western society has become, the more this need has gone unmet, leaving in it’s wake some devastating consequences. As you would expect, while reading the book my mind continually gravitated to the Church. When Jesus first called the disciples together, he created a place where they could be themselves and yet learn to love and care for one another. He knew they wouldn’t always agree with each other. He knew there would be times when they would have to work through challenges in their relationships. At the same time, he tried to teach them that within the context of this loving community they could take off their masks, and find a place where they would be accepted and loved. Later, after Jesus was resurrected from the dead, the Holy Spirit broke in upon this small group of disciples and the Church was born. Throughout the centuries, the Church, when the Church has been at it’s best, has continued to offer a place where every person could find a sense of belonging. It didn’t matter who you were, what your ethnicity was, what your educational background happened to be, where you stood politically, or what your financial portfolio looked like—if you loved Jesus you belonged. As a result, the Church grew and the Church’s ministry developed and expanded. I also couldn’t help but think about DUMC. We are an amazingly diverse group of people. We come from different backgrounds, see the world through different sets of lenses, live in different neighborhoods, have different gifts and read the Bible in different ways. Yet, I have watched as each of you have not only found your own place here in this congregation, but you have reached out lovingly to offer a place of belonging in this “tribe” to others. And, as a result, this church has grown and the ministry has expanded. In fact, it has been my observation that our diversity as a church has actually worked to deepen our spirituality and strengthen our ministry. The writer of Proverbs once wrote, “As iron sharpens iron, so friends sharpen each other’s faces (27:17 CEB)." His point, of course, is that our faith is made stronger when we allow ourselves to be in community with people who may not always think like us or act like us. I’m grateful you are a part of this “tribe.” I’m also grateful I have been given the privilege of having a place among you!

Yours in Christ,

Rev. Dan Brown Senior Pastor

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Visit Our New Website If you’ve visited the Dunwoody UMC website over the past few weeks, you found a new look and more dynamic site. The result of nearly a year of communications planning and execution, the site launched in January with a primary focus on providing information to the online visitor seeking a new church home. The website is driven by three key objectives, which define the DUMC site as one that: • Clearly communicates the worship, missions and congregational life experience of DUMC. • Provides accurate, timely and comprehensive information to attract firsttime visitors and retain new visitors. • Provides and supports a platform that enables flexible, authentic content for an evolving church. After determining the objectives, a focus group of church members and staff helped define audiences and their information needs. Research also included a “competitive” site review of churches similar to DUMC in the Atlanta area and beyond. This information helped identify not only site design and functionality to enhance the user experience but also content best practices to provide basic information to our primary target—the first-time visitor. As a result, the new website features easy navigation, bold headings and brief content on key topics that are of most interest to an online guest who is evaluating churches. It includes key contact information for most topics or events, a component that has high priority with site visitors. The site includes more vibrant photography and convenient links throughout.

Did you know?

56% of smart phone-

carrying millennials scope out churches online before visiting.

46% of church attenders say a church’s website was important in picking a church to visit.

43% of church website visitors look for service times.

28% of words on a website are read during a website visit.

for a website visitor to make a snap judgment about the organization and click away to another site.

or less spent on an average website visit.

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“The new website was created to make a great first impression and improve the experience for new visitors and members while still supporting the ongoing ministries and programs of the church,” said Bryan Jordin, DUMC member and owner of Overtone Agency, a digital marketing firm that donated consulting and design services to the website redesign project. Although the new site has launched, work on it has not stopped. Information will be updated and additional elements will be added on a regular basis to ensure the site remains current and user-friendly.

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Lent—A Time to Examine Your Journey

Lent is a season of 40 days, not counting Sundays. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (March 6) and ends on Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday (April 21). The term “lent” comes from the Anglo Saxon word lencten, which means "spring." During Lent, we enter into a season of preparation, self-reflection and repentance as we seek to realign our lives and focus toward God. You may hear someone say they are giving something up for Lent. Others may adopt a new practice to help themselves or others. These practices help remove distractions and selfish desires as we seek to live and love as more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. “Some may describe Lent as a sad time even though it is more about the chance to look inwardly and see your own journey,” says Rev. Josh Amerson, associate pastor. “I like to think about Lent as a period of going into a cocoon to wrestle with where you are on your journey and think about what Easter and the Resurrection mean to you this year. When Easter comes, you emerge from that cocoon ready for what God is going to do with your life.” That type of inward reflection is supported by the Lent sermon series, "Conversations Around the Cross." Over the six weeks of Lent, each sermon will give different perspectives on Jesus’ journey to the cross and help people relate it to their own journey. From Peter the doubter to the Sanhedrin thinking Jesus broke too many rules, the series is intended to help every person in worship identify with a character or scene to better understand what it means for Jesus to be on the cross. 40 Days Maundy Thursday The 40 days of Lent represent the time Maundy Thursday, sometimes called Jesus spent in the wilderness, enduring Holy Thursday, is the first of the three the temptation of Satan and preparing days of solemn remembrance of the to begin his ministry. It also echoes the events leading up to and immediately 40 years that the Israelites wandered following the crucifixion of Jesus. The in the desert. Sundays in Lent are not English word "Maundy" comes from counted in the 40 days because each the Latin mandatum, which means Sunday represents a "mini-Easter" as "commandment." the reverent spirit of Lent The gospel of John says is tempered with joyful "I like to think that, on his last night before anticipation of about Lent as a his betrayal and arrest, the Resurrection. Jesus washed the feet of

period of going into a cocoon to wrestle with where you are on your journey..."

Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent. It emphasizes two themes: our sinfulness before God and our human mortality. The Ash Wednesday service focuses on both themes, helping us to realize that each has been triumphed through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Dunwoody UMC starts Lent with an evening Ash Wednesday service, where the ministers lightly rub the sign of the cross with ashes onto the foreheads of worshipers. The ashes are an outward sign of our sorrow and repentance for sins. It is traditional to save the palm branches from the previous year’s Palm Sunday service to burn to produce ashes for this service.

his disciples and then gave them a new commandment to love one another as he had loved them (John 13:34). This is why services on this night generally include the washing of feet or other acts of physical care. While John does not record the institution of the Lord's Supper among the events of this night, the other gospels do. DUMC’s Maundy Thursday service includes Holy Communion. Good Friday Also called the Tenebrae service, this ancient Christian service makes use of gradually diminishing light through the extinguishing of candles to symbolize the events of that week from the triumphant Palm Sunday entry through Jesus' burial. The word "tenebrae" comes from the Latin meaning "darkness."

This increasing darkness symbolizes the approaching darkness of Jesus' death and of hopelessness in the world without God. The service concludes in darkness, sometimes with a final candle, the Christ candle, carried out of the Sanctuary, symbolizing the death of Jesus. A loud noise may also sound to symbolize the closing of Jesus' tomb. The worshipers then leave in silence to ponder the impact of Christ's death and await the coming Resurrection. Easter Sunday Lent culminates with Easter Sunday on April 21. DUMC offers four services to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb on the third day after his crucifixion. Worshipers are invited to add spring flowers to the cross on the front lawn before or after each service. Off-site parking is available at Dunwoody Library and a continuous shuttle to and from DUMC runs during services. In case you’re wondering, Easter is late this year. In 325 AD, the Council of Nicea set the date for the celebration of Easter as the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. For this reason, the date changes each year and can fall anywhere from March 22 to April 25.

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Experience Lent at DUMC

Lent is a time for us to prepare for the joy and hope of Easter and to prepare our hearts for the days ahead with an awareness that God goes with us. Join us each Sunday in worship for the Lenten sermon series, “Conversations Around the Cross,” and for the many services leading up to and during Holy Week. Invite a family member or neighbor to one of our four Easter Sunday services to celebrate the risen Christ.

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Easter Morning Services

Ash Wednesday Service March 6, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary

Sunday, April 21

Palm/Passion Sunday Services April 14, normal worship times. Holy Week Midday Services Monday, April 15 – Friday, April 19, 12:05 p.m., Sanctuary with lunch following in the Fellowship Hall.

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Contemporary Service

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Traditional Service

Sanctuary Sanctuary

10:15 a.m. Traditional Service Sanctuary

Maundy Thursday Communion Service April 18, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary

11:20 a.m. Traditional Service Sanctuary

Good Friday Tenebrae Service April 19, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Spring Sermon Series

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Living Joyously: A Study of Paul’s Letter to the Philippians From within the walls of a Roman prison cell, Paul discovered the deep and abiding joy of life with God. No matter what your past, present or future condition may be, the gift of living joyously is God’s offering to all of us. Join us as we learn how to unpack this gift in our everyday lives.

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Conversations Around the Cross Meet some of the characters and visit a few scenes that led Jesus to the cross and, ultimately, to the empty tomb. From his follower Peter to his judge Pontius Pilate, you’ll get a new perspective on Jesus and what it means for him to be on the cross. Journey with us through Lent as we listen to some of the conversations and hear what they might have to say to us today.

March 10 A Condemning Conversation March 17 A Courtyard Conversation March 24 A Crowd-Pleasing Conversation March 31 A Thoughtless Conversation April 7 A Redemptive Conversation April 14 A Courageous Conversation

The First and Last Word Live Wisely Find Blessings in Your Adversity Look Out for Others Let Go of Yesterday Make Friends with Your Enemies Pursue Excellence Learn to be Content

Ministry News Missions

Thanks to everyone who volunteered at the Great Day of Service and those who served and shopped at the Holiday Festival. Our Great Day of Service in October put almost 300 people into action, benefiting 25 different ministries or organizations. November’s Holiday Festival engaged more than 400 volunteers and 3,000 guests. We raised enough money to build our 29th Habitat for Humanity home, which will be constructed in April 2019. Both events were successful because of your time and generosity. Special thanks to the leadership committees and chair-people that served so faithfully for both events. Future Mission Trips Saturday, Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., the International Missions Committee is prayerfully planning the 2019 mission trip schedule. We will host the Volunteers in Mission Coordinator, Lynette Brown, for a UMVIM Team Leader Training workshop. If you have ever wanted to know how to organize an international mission trip, Lynette will provide you with the tools to keep a group safe and prepared. Sunday, Feb. 3, 10:00 a.m., and Monday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m., the International Missions Committee will host informational meetings about all mission trip opportunities. These duplicate meetings share information and details about each 2019 trip. Plans are in place for a Family Mission trip to Puerto

Rico July 13 – 21 and a Guatemala Mission Trip to Salud y Paz planned Aug. 17 – 24. The complete 2019 mission trip schedule will be shared at the informational meetings. Rise Against Hunger Impact Report DUMC’s annual Foodstock event is planned in partnership with Rise Against Hunger, an international hunger relief organization. Recently they provided an Impact Report detailing all the work our congregation has accomplished since 2010, including the fact that DUMC has packaged a total of 2,402,118 meals that benefited individuals in 11 different countries, including Cambodia, Somalia and Zambia. A primary school director in Haiti wrote us, “We sincerely thank the donors who are making the daily sacrifice to allow these children to get an important meal and an education. Without the food there would be no other option to feed our 4,700 primary school children.”

Habitat for Humanity Our fourth Blitz Build and 29th Habitat for Humanity home is scheduled for April 25 – 27 and May 1 – 4. Please save the date and invite your friends. There is a job for everyone (ages 16 and up), and no special skills are required. You can sign-up for one day or multiple days. For more information and to register, visit dunwoodyumc.org/habitat-for-humanity.

Women’s Ministries

Spiritual Growth Mission Study Wednesdays, Feb. 6 and Feb. 13, 1:00 p.m., Wesley Room. This UMW mission study on “Embracing Wholeness” is led by Rev. Kathy Brockman and designed to help us not only look at current issues, such as climate change, social responsibility and justice concerns, but also to develop a “rule of life.” For more information, contact JoAnn Akers at akersjoann@gmail.com. Women of Grace Dinner—A Night of Love and Laughter Monday, Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m. An event for women of all ages. The cost is $20 per person or $160 per table, and includes a night of love and laughter. Special guests Cheryl Rogers and Tann Smith will share their faith stories and bring their musical talents together for an entertaining and inspiring evening. Please submit one to two pictures of yourself with someone you love to Patti Erwood at theerwoods@aol.com. Be sure to wear red, pink or purple the night of the dinner. Register by Feb. 18 through the church calendar page, at Wednesday Night Supper or at church on Sundays in the Parlor. Contact Libba Morris, libba65@bellsouth.net, to specify table and group information.

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Youth

Confirmation Retreat This year we will be taking our 2019 confirmands to Camp Lee in Anniston, Alabama during the weekend of March 1 – 3. This retreat helps confirmands continue to learn about their faith journey and grow as a confirmation class.

Middle School Night Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (except March 6 and April 3), Youth Area. This is a fun evening filled with dinner, games, music and discussion on relatable topics. No need to sign up, just show up with $5 for dinner.

Confirmation Sunday—Save the Dates! Saturday, April 27, Confirmation Banquet. Times and location TBD.

High School Night Sundays, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (except Feb. 17, March 31 and April 21), Youth Area. High school students gather for dinner, games, music and discussion. No need to sign up, just bring $5 for dinner.

Sunday, April 28, 8:45 a.m. and 11:05 a.m. worship services. Parents can sign up for a service time and make banquet reservations through the Youth Staff. For more information and to register, contact the Youth Ministry staff at youth@dunwoodyumc.org.

Children

Spring SCREAM Retreat March 22 – 24, at Sharp Top Cove. Back by popular demand, third – fifth graders are invited to the Spring SCREAM Retreat. The program is open to non-church members, with limited spots available. Register at dunwoodyumc.org/children.

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Senior Adults

Valentine Dinner and Music to Make You Smile Thursday, Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. $18. Bring your spouse, a good friend or come solo to enjoy a delicious dinner and wonderful music by the Mark Tucker Jazz Trio with Lorie Perozzi. Some will dance, and all will sway with the music of favorite love songs. Register and pay at dunwoodyumc.org/calendar or by contacting Susan Kee, 770-394-0675, ext 112. Payment deadline is Friday, Feb. 8.

Sports and Leisure Youth Spring Soccer Registration Boys and girls, 3 – 13 years old. Open to Dunwoody UMC members, returning families and the community as space is available. Our recreational soccer programs include developmental teams.

Performing Arts

Spring Performance—Save the Date! "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," April 12 – 14. One of the most enduring shows of all time, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is a re-imagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.

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Music

Join a Choir Dunwoody UMC choirs are always looking for people to join the Children’s, Youth, Adult and Handbell choirs. For more information, contact the Music Ministry staff at music@dunwoodyumc.org.

Spring Sunday Flag Football Sunday afternoons (games start March 3). Boys and girls, K – sixth grade. Open to the community. The cost is $150 per player. Teams participate in the Dunwoody Sandy Springs League with teams from Dunwoody Baptist and Sandy Springs UMC to ensure optimal game playing opportunities while maintaining our emphasis on fun, fundamentals, fellowship and faith. Visit dunwoodyumc.org/leisure to register for any of these offerings.

Summer Camps

From VBS to Circus Spectacular, soccer to cooking, there’s a Dunwoody UMC camp for everyone. You won’t want to miss out on these exceptional opportunities to provide your child a safe, fun and educational experience. Hurry up and register for one or more camps today!

Vacation Bible School (VBS) and God Squad "To Mars and Beyond"—Helping Kids Discover the Wonders of God’s Universe June 17 – 20, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration is open through May 31. One small step for your kids...one giant leap for God's Kingdom! Cokesbury's, "To Mars and Beyond" will help kids discover the wonders of God's universe. They'll become voyagers on a journey through space, exploring where God's power can take them. Along the way, they'll learn how God walked with heroes of the Bible, and that God is always with them, too. Add to the adventure with out-of-this-world fun, learning, and timeless Bible stories that inspire kids to give glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine. Visit dunwoodyumc.org/children to register.

VBS

Ages: 4 years– Rising third grade Cost: $25

God Squad

Ages: Rising fourth – sixth grade Cost: $65

Weekday Summer Camps Mondays – Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Join the fun at Dunwoody UMC Weekday Summer Camps! Children ages 6 months – 5 years will imagine, create and learn under a variety of camp themes. Camps are open to both members and non-members. Children bring their own peanut-free lunch. Registration begins March 1 with forms in the Nursery area and payable by check only. No refunds. Reservations may be transferred to an alternate date based on space availability and at the discretion of the Director of Nursery Ministries. Ages: 6 months – 5 years Cost: $175 per week (4 days); $160 if reserved and paid by April 8, 2019 $90 two day camp $45 one day $10 hour (2 hour minimum) For more information, contact Debbie Lowrey at debbie.lowrey@dunwoodyumc.org.

Camp Dates and Themes

May 20 – 23, Circus Spectacular June 3 – 6, Under the Stars June 10 – 13, Minion Mania June 24 – 27, Down on the Farm July 8 – 11, Under the Sea July 15 – 18, Winter in Summer July 22 – 25, Diggin’ Dinosaurs July 29 – Aug. 1, Color Me Crazy Aug. 5 – Aug. 8, Jungle King Aug. 12 – 15, Adventures in Camping Aug. 19 – 22, So long Summer!

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Sports and Leisure Camps All Stars Basketball Camp June 24 – 27 and July 15 – 18, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., for boys and girls. Registration is open. Led by GSU Coach Devonta White, campers work on fundamental skills including shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding and defense. Players learn how to put their skills to work in game-like situations with small sided play and team scrimmages while learning the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. Ages: 5+ years Cost: $185 Challenger British Soccer Camp June 3 – 6 and July 22 – 25, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., for boys and girls. Registration is open. The #1 soccer camp returns to Dunwoody UMC with high level coaching from a team of international experts. Each day includes foot skills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages and daily tournaments along with silly games and team building fun. In addition to teaching new skills and improving game performance, each camp provides lessons in character development and cultural education. The camps feature the British Soccer 1,000 Touches Curriculum, packed with new drills and practices designed to improve individual ball control, foot skills, fakes and moves. Mini Kickers Camp 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Ages: 3 – 4 years Cost: $125

Half Day Camp 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Ages: 5+ years Cost: $185

Full Day Camp 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Ages: 8+ years Cost: $250

Creative Kids Art Camp June 24 – 27 and July 22 – 25, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., for boys and girls. Registration is open. Awaken the joy of art in your child with this camp taught by an experienced and beloved local artist, Dawne Cueller. Campers create masterpieces while exploring a variety of mediums including acrylics, watercolors, clay and pastels. All supplies are included in camp fee. Ages: 5+ years Cost: $185 Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Camp June 3 – 6 and July 8 – 11, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., for boys and girls. Registration is open. Cooking and baking fun! Our young chefs will tie on an apron and engage in variety of fun daily cooking activities. The morning will begin with preparation of their snack for later in the day. They will create main dishes, salads, desserts and use a variety of culinary skills each day. While they will eat most of what they make, they will also bring home some culinary creations to share with their family. The camp also will include nutrition guidance, cooking cleanliness and safety, and how to set a table. Ages: 5 – 10 years Cost: $185 Visit dunwoodyumc.org/leisure to register for any of these offerings. For more information, contact michelle.spitz@dunwoodyumc.org.

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Welcome New Members! Not Pictured: Jim and Lois Gerstenlauer

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Discover DUMC Sessions

Wes and Michelle Colson

Jason Grooms and Dana Gardner

Second Sunday of every month, 9:55 a.m. Join us for a single-session gathering to discover answers to all your questions about the church in a friendly, casual environment. Learn the mission and beliefs of Dunwoody UMC, discover where you fit in and find out how to get connected. Contact Valerie Pitrof at valerie. pitrof@dunwoodyumc.org or 770-394-0675, ext. 136.

Eric and Larkie Post Emory, Lark, Sullins and Conley

Joan Rush

2019 Easter Lilies

Please consider purchasing Easter lilies in memory or in honor of someone. The lilies will be part of our Easter worship services on April 21. Flowers may be taken after the last service on Easter Sunday. Ordering begins on March 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 5 and the cost is $10. Fill out the form below and turn into Susan Kee. Contact susan.kee@dunwoodyumc.org at 770-394-0675, ext. 112 with questions.

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Memorials

October, November and December IN MEMORY OF: Benjamin Bailey – Dr. Ruth and Dr. Jimmy Brown, Mr. and Mrs. David Schwenk, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Miller, Mr. and Mrs. James Redmond, Mr. and Mrs. John Reid, Mr. and Mrs. William Schuh, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Corcoran, Mrs. Rita Paschal, Ms. Nan Canfield, Rev. Jim McLean, Dr. and Mrs. John Keller, Ms. Peggy Ogden Anne Criscillis – Mr. and Mrs. Olen Akers Judy Dodge – Mr. and Mrs. Olen Akers, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Trundle Phyllis Durham – Mr. and Mrs. Steve Pearman Steve Eigel – Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Linton Dick Foote – Mr. and Mrs. Edward Trundle, Mr. and Mrs. David Schwenk, Mr. and Mrs. Olen Akers, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Skidmore, Rev. David and Rev. Joy Melton, Dr. and Mrs. Scott Dunbar, Mrs. Joann Burns, Mrs. and Mrs. John Head, Mr. Dan Tuttle, Mrs. Sharon Besley, Mrs. Nancy D’Ardenne, Mrs. Gail Jones, Mrs. Kathleen Miers, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Browne Stu Gregory – Mrs. Susan Gordy Sam Harrell – Mrs. Lossie Harrell Joyce Hatcher – Mrs. Danella Jones Joseph Heckle – Mrs. Danella Jones Suzanne Hibbs – Mr. and Mrs. William Vogel Eugene Houser – Mr. and Mrs. Mark Brown Sara Loveless – Dr. and Mrs. Scott Dunbar Ethel McKee – Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bass Rusty Mills – Mr. and Mrs. Gary Sonnier and Family, Mrs. Ellen Fox, Mr. Gordon Rogers and Mrs. Veda Storey, Ms. Carolyn Botsch, DUMC Chancel Choir, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Weber, Kerry Kerrig John Morris – Mr. and Mrs. Hal Gresham Lloyd Netherton – Mr. and Mrs. Olen Akers Charles Owens – Mr. and Mrs. Bill Strickland

Patricia Mandel, Ms. Rebecca More, Miss Carole, Langston, Miss Carolyn Langston, Ms. JoAnne Dyer, Ms. Audrey Eidson Christopher Trotter – Mrs. Danella Jones Herbert Williams – Mr. and Mrs. Gene Howard, Ms. Karen McLain and Mr. Dale Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Russ Handwerk, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Moore, Mr. John Hanes, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Locklear, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. David Schwenk, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Loux, Ms. Elizabeth Bahel, Lakeview Oaks Homeowners Association, Mr. Tom Kudarauskas, Ms. Susan Peterson, Jonja Maner, Crusaders Class, Mr. Gilbert Yates, Ms. Janet Bloomer, Ms. Linda Cowart, Mr. Joshua Hatfield, Ms. Patsy Van Pelt and Mr. Paul Stolarik, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Johns Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Louis Franzoni Jr., Ms. Beverly Armento, Col. and Mrs. Bill Robinson, Ms. Rebecca More, Ms. Elizabeth McLain, Mr. James Brewster, Mr. and Mrs. William Fossett, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smith, Mr. and Mrs. David Clapper, Mr. and Mrs. Marc Curles, Mrs. Florence Fortenberry, Mrs. Kathleen Miers, Ms. Libby Williams, Ms. Nell Butler, Dr. and Mrs. Don Davis, Ms. Janette Edmonds, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Reed, Mrs. Sarah Heller, Mr. David Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Joe DiBattista, Mrs. Susan Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Rip Clark, Ms. Betty Yarbrough, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Espy, Mr. and Mrs. Olen Akers, Mrs. Gail Jones, Cardinal Lake Civic Association Ronald (Windy) Wingate – Mr. and Mrs. Edward Trundle, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Espy, Mr. and Mrs. Olen Akers, Rev. David and Rev. Joy Melton Dot Yates – Mr. and Mrs. Olen Akers, Mrs. Gail Jones, Mrs. Nancy D’Ardenne Helen Zaret – Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hancock

Alberta Petersen – Mr. and Mrs. Olen Akers

IN HONOR OF:

Shirley Sheppard – Mr. and Mrs. Olen Akers

Margaret Edwards – Mr. and Mrs. George Mitchell, III

Janet L. Smith – Mr. Jeffrey Smith George Snelling – Ms. Lenore Hilbert, Mr. Jefferson Matthews, Staff at Garden Deli Restaurant, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Tieman, Mrs. Del Rey Humphreys, Mr. and Mrs. David Schwenk, Mrs. Sarah Heller, Mrs. Natalia Repp, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Eckels, Ms. Betty Morgan, Mrs. Dorothy Malone, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rowan, Mr. and Mrs. David Ladner, Mrs. Barbara Snelling, Mr. and Mrs. John Bigalke, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kennedy Jr., Ms. Betty Staton, Mr. Stephen Hansel, Ms. Aneta Phelps, Rev. David and Rev. Joy Melton, Mr. Rick Brewer, Mrs. Gail Jones, Ms. Joan Malone, Mr. Charles Skinner, Ms. www.dunwoodyumc.org

Robert Edwards – Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Chancy

Support

Stephen Ministry Do you know someone who has suffered a loss or is going through a difficult time? Stephen Ministers provide high quality, confidential, one-toone Christian care to hurting people. Contact Pat DeBolt, 770-396-6836 or stephenministry@dunwoodyumc.org. Stephen Ministry Training Class Mondays, March 4 – June 24. If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, contact kathy.brockman@ dunwoodyumc.org. Journeying Through Grief Sundays, Feb. 3 – March 3, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Thomas Coke Room. This five-week session can help you deal with the many facets of grief and learn about ways to navigate through it. Contact JoAnn Akers at akersjoann@ gmail.com. DivorceCare Wednesdays, Jan. 9 – April 10, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Parlor. This weekly support group is 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 142. No fee. Call Blayne Shelton at 404-4323496. Nursery care (4 and younger) is free with registration. Email debbie. lowrey@dunwoodyumc.org. Alzheimer Support Group Second Thursday of every month, 10:00 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, there is a confidential caring support group. Contact Rev. Kathy Brockman, kathy.brockman@dunwoodyumc.org.

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