FAIR MISSIONS. Sunday, October 1, :15 a.m. 12:45 p.m. Grand Hall

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1 October 1, 2017 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY MISSIONS FAIR SPONSORED AND PREPARED BY THE OAK GROVE UNITED METHODIST MEN Saturday, October 21, am 6 pm Sunday, October 1, :15 a.m. 12:45 p.m. Grand Hall Learn about Oak Grove's mission opportunities. Be amazed at the gifts you receive by giving your time to a mission s ministry at Oak Grove. Find your passion and sign up to volunteer.

2 8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP October 1, 2017 World Communion Sunday Gathering Music Welcome and Announcements (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.) Dr. Glenn Ethridge Call to Worship Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Ralph Vaughan Williams Ms. Hannah Reich, Soprano Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and with fear and trembling stand; Ponder nothing earthly minded, for with blessing in his hand, Christ our God to earth descendeth, our full homage to demand. *Processional Hymn I Come with Joy UMH 617 Anthem (11:00) Strike Up Ye Instruments of Joy John Edmunds Children s and Chancel Choirs Strike up ye instruments of joy to honor this the day of days. Singers your stirring voice employ, rejoice on this communion day. The cup of grace the bread of heaven in God s world we share. Receive God s grace and see His face. Love reigns everywhere. A Morning Prayer and The Lord s Prayer Dr. Joseph McBrayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Our Tithes & Offerings (8:30) Variations on an Offertory Hymn (11:00) Let All the World in Every Corner Sing Ralph Vaughan Williams Chancel Choir Bread of the world in mercy broken. Wine of the Soul in mercy shed, By Whom the words of life were spoken, and in Whose death our sins are dead. Look on the heart by sorrow broken; Look on the tears by sinners shed; And be Your feast to us the token that by Your grace our souls are fed! Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, One in Three; Christ above me, Christ beneath me, Christ within me, Three in One. *Doxology UMH 95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

3 Scripture Mark 9:38-41 Ms. Patty Chmiel The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Sermon We are in this Together Dr. Ethridge Holy Communion A Service of Word and Table II UMH 12 The sacrament of communion is a sign and means of receiving God's grace. Therefore communion, like grace itself, is available to all people without regard to age, church membership status, relationship to Oak Grove, or denominational affiliation. The table belongs to God, so all are welcome. There is a mobile station for worshipers who prefer to be served in their seats. If you prefer gluten-free elements, please go to the station to the left of the pulpit. You are always welcome to choose any station by simply walking to the station of your choice. Once you receive the bread, please dip it in the grape juice in the chalice. In our tradition worshipers do not drink from the chalice. After receiving communion you may kneel at the chancel to pray or return to your seat. M I DW E E October 4, 2017 Midweek Program 6:15-7 p.m. I OG I Love Oak Grove Past, Present, Future Menu for October 4, 2017 Beef Lasagna, Mixed Vegetables, Garlic Toast, Peach Cobbler Name: K Join us for four special Midweek presentations highlighting why I Love Oak Grove, Past, Present, Future. October 4 through 25, starting at 6:15, in. October 4 The History of the Oak Grove Barbecue Relive some of your favorite moments of the past barbecues with host, Clayton Webster. The Great Thanksgiving for World Communion Sunday See Insert Phone: *Sending Hymn Christ for the World We Sing UMH 568 (Those who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.) *Benediction *Postlude Dr. Ethridge *Congregation stand as able. UMH: United Methodist Hymnal / TFWS: The Faith We Sing Large print hymnals and bulletins and hearing assistance devices are available from an usher. Children s worship bags are available in the narthex and parlor side door. Amount: Reservation is for one week only. Date: Standing reservation every week through May 2, 2018: Place a number in the space(s) below of the type of meal you wish to reserve: Adult Meal ($8) Youth Meal, ages ($7) Child Meal, ages 3-11 ($6) Children under 3 (free) How many? Nursery How many children? FAMILY BUNDLE RATE: Two adults and two or more children 11 years of age and under - $ FAMILY BUNDLE RATE: One adult and two or more children 11 years of age and under - $16.00.

4 Oak Grove NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2017 This Week s Activities Sunday, October 1, :15am Missions Fair Grand Hall 9:30am Coffee Fellowship Grand Hall 4:30pm Youth Choir Choir Rm 218 5:30pm Disciple 1 Rm 237 5:30pm Youth Fellowship 6:30pm Wesley Ringers Sanctuary Monday, October 2, :30am Disciple 3 Rm 237 7:00pm Trustees Meeting Rm 102 7:00pm Drama Rehearsal Tuesday, October 3, :30am Disciple 1 Rm 237 7:00pm Building Committee Rm 102 7:00pm Drama Rehearsal 7:30pm Boy Scout Troop 77 Meeting Scout Hall Wednesday, October 4, :30am WOW (Weekly Oxygen for Women) Rm 238 5:00pm Chapel Communion Service Grand Hall 5:00pm Covenant Kids Rm 223 5:30pm Midweek Meal 6:15pm Midweek Program 6:15pm Children s Choirs Various 6:15pm Blessing Bags Youth Lobby 6:15pm Go Forth Women's Devotional Rm 239 6:30pm Christian Believer Rm 237 7:00pm Young Adult Bible Study (YABS) Rm T01 7:00pm Evening WOW Parlor 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 8:00pm 9.35 Band Rehearsal Thursday, October 5, :30am Turban Ladies Rm 102 1:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep Kitchen 7:00pm Drama Rehearsal Rm 223 Friday, October 6, :30am Turban Ladies Rm 102 Saturday, October 7, :00am Drama Rehearsal Rm 223 it's spooky to be hungry Spooky is our annual food drive campaign that happens each year close to Halloween. This year s food drive will be on Saturday, October 28! It s Spooky to be Hungry is a fun service ministry for the whole family. Kids and adults of all ages can help by: Stapling letters to the donation bags Dropping bags at neighbors doorsteps around October 21 Collecting food the following week Sorting, packing, and/or delivering food to the food bank All of the food donated over each of the last 7 years has gone to feed thousands of hungry families right here in our community. To volunteer as neighborhood captain, please sign up using the link on the church website. You may also send an to ogumcspooky@gmail.com, sign up at one of the It s Spooky to be Hungry tables or displays around the church, or call Ellen Kersh ( ). Portico Renovations Commence A new air conditioning system is being installed in the portico and office areas. This new system integrates with our upgraded efficient units and completes the overhaul of the HVAC units in the education buildings (NOT sanctuary or fellowship hall). The systems in the sanctuary and fellowship hall have some remaining useful life expectancy. We expect Portico renovations to begin at any time. During the portico renovation, alternative walking routes will be established. New Acolyte Training Senior Adults Invited to Brunch at Wesley Woods Towers Wesley Woods Towers is offering a complimentary brunch and tour on Thursday, October 12, at 10 a.m. The towers are located at 1825 Clifton Rd., Atlanta, GA Reservations can be made in the Oak Grove Church Office ( ), no later than Monday, October 9. If you have completed the 6th grade and would like to serve as an acolyte, come to our next training! We will train NEW ACOLYTES ONLY on Sunday, October 1 from 12 2 p.m. Meet in for lunch. Pick up will be in the sanctuary with a short parent meeting at 1:45 p.m. Please RSVP to Angela McDaniel (angemcd@comcast.net) or Sharon Wildman (macwild@bellsouth.net) as soon as possible. Since we re providing lunch, we need to have an accurate headcount! All Ages Welcome to OR Saturday, Oct. 28, :30 7 pm All ages are invited to join us for our annual Trunk or Treat Event! Come in costume and decorate your car trunk, van, truck, motorcycle, or trailer! Kids trunk or treat from vehicle to vehicle. Prizes will be awarded for most creative and comical decorations, and most creative boy and girl costume! Enjoy free hotdogs, chips, and drinks, while supplies last, or tailgate! Bring a loot bag, flashlight, and lawn chairs. Please ensure decorations are appropriate for a church event (no blood, gore, or evil please!) Each car is expected to bring enough candy for 250 children (1 piece each). Candy must be pre-packaged and all children need to be accompanied by a parent. This event is only successful if each family will decorate a vehicle; it can be very simple or extremely creative! Sponsored by OGUMC Children s Ministry Team

5 Sunday, Oct. 1 Sunday School Sunday, October 1 Confirmation Class Sunday, Oct. 1 Youth Fellowship 9:30-10:30 a.m. 9:30-10:30 a.m. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oak Grove Memorials IN MEMORY TO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF Scott Cown by George & Carolyn Jeffares Thank you to our chaperones for a fun, exciting, and safe weekend at the Awanita Retreat with 148 youth: Tori Forbes, Atticus Hicks, Shannon Higgins, Nick Holt, Mandy Jackson, Ellen Kersh, Caroline McAuley, Jay Merchant, Amy Merrill, Coley Mynatt, Kerrigan Natera, Taylor Pendley, Heather Prusik, Shara Sanders, Austin Tatum, Andy Webb, and Chip White. 56th Annual Oak Grove Barbecue: Saturday, October 21 TO THE FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN MINISTRY IN MEMORY OF Roz Glaze by Jean Blanchard Hodgson Thomas OAK GROVE The 56th Annual Oak Grove Barbecue will be held on Saturday, October 21, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ten tickets will be mailed to each Oak Grove household recently. Those who buy or sell all ten tickets in advance will receive a free ticket. Additional tickets are available in the church office. All proceeds benefit over 25 different church and mission causes. Volunteer sign-up is now available both manually and online for the nearly 500 workers needed to make the Barbecue a success. Barbecue questions may be directed to either Chairman Wallace Moreman ( ) or Clayton Webster ( ). UMW Bake Sale Once again we are requesting your baked goods for our annual United Methodist Women (UMW) Bake Sale. Brownies and cookies should be pre-packaged with 2 or 4 pieces in each bag, depending on size. Package all items to be sold for $3.00 each. Cakes should be covered with a transparent wrap but not pre-priced. For more information, contact Michele Riedford ( ). Both our Annual Crafts Sale and Bazaar and Used Book Sale will be held in Grand Hall on the day of the Barbecue Our annual Craft Sale will be coming October 21. We hope that many of our talented church members are planning ahead and working on crafts which will be sold at the Barbecue. All proceeds go to local missions. For more information, please call either Barbara Adams ( ), Dale Miller ( ), or Barbara Woolard ( ). October Book Sale We are accepting book donations for the Library Book Sale now through October 8. Please deliver paperbacks in bags and hardbacks in manageable boxes. Donations may be placed outside the Fair Oaks entrance to the Church. No textbooks or encyclopedias. For more information, contact Anne Patterson ( ). Barbecue Meals for the Homebound Oak Grove members have two opportunities to pay it forward at this year s Barbecue: Donate one (or more!) prepaid Barbecue ticket to provide a meal. Tickets can be donated in the church office. Deliver a meal to one of our homebound members on the day of the Barbecue, October 21. To volunteer or more information, please contact Anita Adair ( or anita.adair@choa.org). Statistics from last year: 15 volunteers 78 Meals delivered 34 meals to 13 homebound families 8 meals to firefighters 36 meals to the patients and families at Children s Healthcare of Atlanta Monday, October 9, :15 p.m., Rev. Dave Allen Grady, Director of Church Operations for the United Methodist Children's Home will be our speaker. Dave will bring us up to date on all the news of one of our most beloved ministries and warm our hearts with stories of sharing God's love through fostering. Please plan to join us on Monday, October 9, at 6:15 p.m. in as we break bread with an old friend and learn more about his ministry. The bread that we will be breaking will be meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli florets, fruit salad, yeast rolls, beverage, and dessert. The price is $8.00 and reservations can be made online ( by phone ( ), or by signing up in Sunday School Classes, 9.35 worship, Midweek, the portico desk, Grand Hall, or the church office. DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS CLOSE OF BUSINESS FRIDAY, October 6. Please join us for an evening of love on this night of remembrance. You'll be glad you did.

6 PLEASE PRAY FOR Due to an early publication deadline, we do not have a current prayer list. All Saints Sunday On November 4, we will observe All Saints Sunday. As part of our celebration of the saints we will call the names of those members of our church family who have died since November 1, Please review the list below and send any changes or addition to Diane (dosteen@ogumc.org). George McWhorter Nash, Stephen Bowles, Valerie Harper, Norman Stone, Geoffrey Marron Jeffery, Sarah Roy Sheppard Moye, Byron Donald Minor, Lois Painter Cooper, William E. Runyan, Dorothy Quick North, Richard Pharr Williams, Doris Ellen Cheek Nash, Fred Eli Lott, Martha Janette Ramy, Sue Bess Jones Robison, Isla Stack Hunter, Charles Weekes Glass, Frances Stevens Ridgeway, Lisa Diane Montgomery Bowling, Elizabeth Crouch Benefield, Marie Lillian Rutherford, Jean Mueller, Margaret Dellinger Stone, Doris Belk Atchison, Joann Donnell Forney McCauley, Dawn Atkinson Thomas, Sarah Hatcher, Doris Bonnell, Emory Scott Cown, Ruth Smith Maise, Rosalyn Imogene Johnson Glaze Early Response Team Training (ERT) at Roswell UMC Training for those interested in responding to disasters will be held at Roswell UMC, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell, GA 30075, on Saturday, October 14, from 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. ERT training is for those willing to fill a specific need in the early days after a disaster to clean out flood-damaged homes, remove debris, place tarps on homes, etc. To participate in the training, please register at Space is limited so register today. Please Amy (amorgan@ogumc.org) if you plan to attend. M I DW E E K October 4, 2017 nt a n e cov Chapel Communion 5 to 5:30 p.m. Children s Bible Study 5 to 5:45 p.m. 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Dinner Reservations and cancellations must be made by noon Monday before the meal ( or click reservations ). Standing reservations (through May 2, 2018) are encouraged. Menu for October 4, 2017 Beef Lasagna, Mixed Vegetables, Garlic Toast, Peach Cobbler Midweek Program 6:15-7 p.m. I OG I Love Oak Grove Past, Present, Future Join us for four special Midweek presentations highlighting why I Love Oak Grove, Past, Present, Future. October 4 through 25, starting at 6:15, in. Volunteer to Help Children My Towne Ministries provides after-school homework help to children living in an underserved apartment complex on Buford Highway. If you are interested in impacting children in our community, we would love to have you serve with us Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. If tutoring is not your thing, visit (or ali@mytowne.org) for other opportunities and more information! Contact Diane Hardin (carlawhard@aol.com or ), and she will help get you connected with this incredible international mission opportunity in our own backyard! Gracias! Lunch Bunc h October 4 The History of the Oak Grove Barbecue Relive some of your favorite moments of the past barbecues with host, Clayton Webster. October 11 Oak Grove with Carl Craig Hear stories and ask questions about Oak Grove s history, led by Campus Coordinator, Carl Craig. October 18 History of Our Area Debbie Miller from Briarlake Forest Park will share facts and interesting stories from the Oak Grove community and surrounding area. October 25 Future of Oak Grove Exciting plans about our expanded building and ministries taking place now and in the future. Tuesday, October 3, :30 a.m. Tom Elliott is a singer, songwriter, musician, worship leader, and storyteller. A native of Atlanta, Tom is an Assistant Professor in the Practice of Practical Theology at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Lunch Reservations may be made online ( in the church office, or in Senior Adult Sunday School classes by 10 a.m. on Monday, October 2. Cost is $8.00 at the door. Due to an early publication deadline, the financial numbers are not available.

7 Text To Give You can text to give at anytime from anywhere you have service. 1. Enter in the TO line. Remember this is a text, not an In the message line, enter a dollar amount of at least $3.00. You must start with a dollar sign and use a decimal point. For example. $10.79 or $ After the last digit insert one and only one space then enter designation, e.g. Blessing. 4. FIRST TIME ONLY You will receive a link to Vanco where you will securely enter your information and confirm your transaction. Once you successfully register, you will receive a text and confirmation of your gift as well as an option to refund. 5. In the future, you need only to text the dollar amount and the designation. Unless you designate a fund, the money will go to Operating. Designation options will change. Currently you may choose from the following case sensitive choices: Building (building fund), Blessing (ongoing mission offering), and Other. If you choose Other, you can type in the ministry or event you are paying for in the box. 6. If you need to change information on the credit card you are using, type #edit and you will be directed to the website to make changes. 7. If you have any questions, please contact the Church Administrator, Dale Smith (dsmith@ogumc.org). Troubleshooting 1. Make sure you enter the dollar amount in the proper format using the $ and a decimal. 2. In registering your name and in the initial registration remove any extra spaces. If you have a space at the beginning or the end, the system will not accept your donation. 3. Check the spelling on designated accounts. The words are case sensitive. Today s Worship Servants Sound: (8:30) Billie Williams (11:00) Taylor Pendley Ushers: John Adams, Janet Ballard, John Ballard, Kim Cody, Jerry Culwell, Kelly Ewing, Clint Ginn, John Hancock, Jim Harte, Cathy Huffines, Jay Huffines, Tim Lott, Jim Mynatt, John Mynatt, Jeannine Nash, Dan Riedford, Tom Schubert, Diane Stubblebine, Alex Thomas, Roger Toebben, Joe Whipple, Bill Widmayer Altar Guild: Nancy Landers, Becky Mynatt, Cindy Mynatt, Diane Young Children s Church: Carrie and Judd Davis Submitting Articles to the Oak Grove News: OUR WORSHIP TIMES Please be reminded that Thursday 12 p.m. is the deadline for information that you would like to add to the Oak Grove News. This will enable your article to appear in the following week s bulletin. 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:35 a.m. Sunday School Various 9:35 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary OUR CHURCH INFORMATION Church Office Office Hours 9 a.m. 5 p.m. M F Emergency Contact After Hours ext. 9 Dr. Glenn Ethridge Senior Pastor ext. 211 Dr. Amy Morgan Pastor of Nurture and Service ext. 210 Dr. Joseph McBrayer Pastor of Invitation and Discipleship ext. 212 Rev. Mary Lou Gilbert Pastor to Senior Adults Dr. Dana Everhart Theologian in Residence Send items to oakgrovenews@ogumc.org. Articles will run TWO times and may be edited for space. Indicate the two editions you prefer when the article is submitted. Thank you! Executive Director Dale Smith ext. 225 Children s Ministry Kim Cody ext. 218 Oak Grove Christian School YCS (Young Children s School) Music Ministry Ed Scruggs ext. 226 Organist Leanne Herrmann Youth Ministry Andy Webb ext. 202 Dir. of Contemporary Worship Atticus Hicks ext. 208 How to Stay Connected with Oak Grove: Information on our ministries, news, and upcoming events through our Constant Contact congregational list Specific information about our ministries or membership Change of address or contact information Log into our website, Like Oak Grove UMC on Facebook Contact Diane O'Steen, Membership/Database Admin.,(dosteen@ogumc.org or ext.221)