S P R I N G. Grace and peace to you, sisters and brothers, from the beautiful North Georgia mountains!

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1 March 26, 2017 FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT S P R I N G He said to them, Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while. For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. (Matt. 6:31) I can remember watching the church van leave for a youth retreat when I was in about the fourth or fifth grade, longing to be on it. My older sister was on it, and all of the youth riding away looked so happy and excited for whatever adventure was coming next. As a child, I could only imagine all the fun, laughter, and cool things that one could experience going on a retreat. I did not think much about what the word actually means. As I grew older and started going on retreats with the church, I began to understand what is the core of this kind of getaway: to connect with others and reconnect with God. This weekend, 15 families from Oak Grove are on retreat. We are hiking, praying, making s mores, listening to each other, and connecting with God through building relationships within our church community. Some have already been friends for years. Some have never met before this retreat. Some have children; others do not. There is something special about being in a different setting, away from the busy world and lives we live, and setting aside time to sit and talk, play, and rest. Jesus called his disciples to a time of rest because they did not even have enough time for proper meals. Many were coming and going, says the verse from Matthew 6. I can relate to that feeling, for in my own household, I feel like the three of us are quite often coming and going, passing at the doorway, rushing off in the morning with a half-report of what our calendars hold in store. We rely on time away together to rest and to reconnect with each other in simple ways. The church community must do this, too. Following Jesus is hard work. It is why the church exists: so that when we give our lives to Christ and discover how hard it is to keep his commandments, we can find strength and help to live as God desires. At the Church Retreat, we are learning about our spiritual types, what speaks to us and why, and how we can learn from each other. We are singing camp songs around the fire, and we will worship with you at a distance, welcoming all ages and spiritual types into one hour of song, prayer, and holy communion. We are answering Christ s call to us to come away and rest. In the culture of busy-ness in which we live, don t pass up any opportunity to rest in God s love and care for you. It will make you stronger, courageous, and centered on the most important thing you can know and receive: God s love for you and the world. Grace and peace to you, sisters and brothers, from the beautiful North Georgia mountains!

2 8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP March 26, 2017 Fourth Sunday in Lent Gathering Music Jesus, Lover of My Soul arr. Raymond H. Haan Tune: Aberystwyth Welcome and Announcements (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.) Dr. Glenn Ethridge *Hymn of Praise How Firm a Foundation UMH 529 *Lighting the Lenten Candles We stand firm together in the truth of Christ, though the world rejects his truth and his love. On account of the name of Jesus, the world may hate us. His goodness sheds light on our sin, and we cannot accept his light. The prophets promised we would hate him, yet his works of mercy have reminded us that love is stronger than hate. We light this candle to illuminate the last words of Jesus. We stand together in the mercy of Christ; when the world has no love for us, his mercy will sustain us forever. Dr. Amy Morgan Call to Prayer Breathe on Me, Breath of God UMH 420 Breathe on me, Breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love what thou dost love, and do what thou wouldst do. Intercessory Prayer and The Lord s Prayer Response: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. 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. Dr. Morgan Solo Ave Maria Giulio Caccini Mr. Steve Paek, Tenor *Hymn of Preparation Jesus, Lover of My Soul UMH 479 Tune of: Come, Ye Thankful People, Come (At the 11:00 a.m. service, children are invited to come forward during the hymn.)

3 Children s Time (11:00) Dr. Morgan (At the 11:00 a.m. service, children in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade are invited to attend Children s Church after the Children s Time. Pick up is in room 227.) Scripture John 15:18-25 Ms. Ruth Primm The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Sermon Last Words: Dr. Ethridge No Love Prayer Response Dr. Morgan Our Tithes & Offerings (8:30) Glory Be to Jesus arr. Robert Lau (11:00) Wondrous Love arr. Paul Christiansen Chancel Choir *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. *Sending Hymn Take Up Thy Cross UMH 415 (Those who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.) Ministry of the Easter Lilies Fresh and fragrant Easter lilies will be part of the Easter decor on our campus again this year. The Altar Guild invites you to make a generous gift in honor or memory of someone dear to you. These contributions will be used for the floral arrangements on Easter Day as well as other seasonal decorations throughout the year. All contributors and their designees will be recognized in our bulletin on Easter Sunday. Some of the lilies will be delivered to our homebound members before Easter Sunday. Others will be available for you to enjoy at home. The Altar Guild is grateful for your support of this meaningful ministry. Please fill out the form below and place it in the offering plate or place your order by noon on Monday, April 10, at Please use one form per person to be honored/memorialized. Please make my contribution: In Memory of: In Honor of: Your name: *Benediction Dr. Ethridge *Postlude God of Grace and God of Glory John Hughes arr. John Innes *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. Please indicate your interest in the following: Use my contribution for lilies for the homebound and decorations for the church. I will help deliver lilies to the homebound. My phone number is. I would like to pick up a lily on April 16 after this service: 9:35 11:00

4 OAK GROVE NEWS March 26, 2017 Prayer Labyrinth Prayer Labyrinths serve as an aid to contemplative prayer and reflection. Labyrinths used for prayer are spiritual exercises that are a form of pilgrimage (different from games or mazes). Oak Grove will have a prayer labyrinth in our church parlor during Holy Week, Monday, April We invite you to walk and pray through the labyrinth at your convenience. Printed materials will be available to guide you. A finger labyrinth will be available for those who prefer to sit rather than walk. Come and experience God s presence through this ancient form of spiritual discipline. Homebound Communion In April we will be sharing communion with church members who are no longer able to come to worship. Caring volunteers work in pairs, on their own schedules, to share friendship and the sacrament. Training is available. To volunteer, contact Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org). Submitting Articles to the Oak Grove News 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 information to be in the following week s bulletin. Submit your written article to oakgrovenews@ogumc.org. Thank you! Oak Grove Music Ministry and Contemporary Worship team offer a morning of meaningful worship remembering Christ s triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the abandoned Messiah in Scripture and song. 8:00 a.m. Refreshments served in Grand Hall and offered all morning 8:15 a.m. Sanctuary doors open. 8:30 a.m. Traditional worship featuring Chancel Choir, Children s Choirs, hymns, anthems, readings, selected recitatives, arias, and choruses from Handel s Messiah, and our chamber orchestra and harpsichord with movements from Concertos by J.S.Bach. 9:35 a.m. Contemporary worship in Fellowship Hall. Follow the journey through Christ s final days fromjerusalem to the cross in Scripture and song with live band. 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary doors open. 11:00 a.m. Traditional worship featuring Chancel Choir, Children s Choirs, hymns, anthems, readings, selected recitatives, arias, and choruses from Handel s Messiah, and our chamber orchestra and harpsichord with movements from Concertos by J.S.Bach. Oak Grove s Vision Every Member will... Mention Oak Grove Church once weekly. Invite someone to Oak Grove and offer to meet them at church once quarterly. Participate in a small discipleship group every year. Share in a domestic mission project every year. Participate (as able) in an overseas mission project once every five years.

5 Oak Grove Memorials IN HONOR TO THE MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF Blackie Scott Neese s 90th birthday by Jack & Rigby Duncan Screenagers Movie Sunday, March 26, 5:30 p.m., Grand Hall Parents and youth 5th grade and older are welcome to attend. The film lasts about one hour and will be followed by some discussion. Are you watching kids scroll through life with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston learned that the average kid spends 6.5 hours a day looking at screens. She wondered about the impact of all this time and about the friction occurring in homes and schools around negotiating screen time. In Screenagers, Delaney probes into the vulnerable corners of family life to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics, and internet addiction. Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, Screenagers reveals how tech time impacts kids development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance. Please contact Shara Sanders (ssanders@ogumc.org) with any questions. Important Upcoming Dates Please mark your calendar with the following upcoming dates: 9th/10th Grade Lock-In Friday, April 21, 6 p.m. to Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. Register under Events at Summer Mission Trip to Baton Rouge, LA Sunday, June 18, to Saturday, June 24, Cost is only $250. Register under Events at Awanita Retreat CHANGE OF DATE! We recently discovered that Lakeside High School s Homecoming is September 8 and 9. Therefore, we have rescheduled Awanita to September OAK GROVE Monday April 10 6:15 p.m. Fellowship Hall What Lies Beneath? The Oak Grove United Methodist Men invite all to join us as we welcome Dr. Pamela Gore, Professor of Geology, GSU, as she unearths secrets from the past at our April fellowship, Monday, April 10, at 6:15 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Dr. Gore will share the history etched in the granite of Stone Mountain as she discusses the significance of carvings from long ago carved deep in the face of the stone. Make your reservations early to enjoy a deliciously prepared meal of roast pork, green beans, sweet potatoes, salad, yeast rolls, dessert, and beverage, followed by an engaging discussion of our state s geological heritage. Price is $8.00 and ALL ARE WELCOME! Reservations can be made online at by phone ( ), or by signing up in a Sunday School Class, at the 9.35 service, at Midweek, or on the sign-up sheets in the Portico entrance. Reservation deadline is noon on Sunday, April 9. TO THE BLESSING IN HONOR OF Blackie Scott Neese s 90th birthday by Denise Wood IN MEMORY TO THE MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF Fred Lott by Ray & Jane Bush Don Minor by Robert Pratt TO THE MUSIC MINISTRY IN MEMORY OF Pete Williams by Peggy Johnson Counseling Available through Oak Grove Going through a difficult time in your life? We can help! Oak Grove works with Care and Counseling Center of Georgia to offer counseling. Financial assistance is available. Addiction Help Available Oak Grove has a counseling grant especially designated to assist people dealing with addiction or chemical dependency. If you or someone you love could benefit from addiction help, please contact Amy Morgan. Grief Support Group Grief Sharing for anyone grieving significant loss Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in room 238 Led by: Stephanie Foxman, Licensed Professional Counselor There is no charge and newcomers are always welcome. For information on any of these opportunities, contact Dr. Amy Morgan ( , ext. 210 or amorgan@ogumc.org).

6 PLEASE PRAY FOR Isla Hunter March 16, 2017 In the Hospital Elizabeth Pentecost Scottish Rite Nell McCuen DeKalb Medical New to Care Facilities Flo Strobhert Budd Terrace Lisa Bowling Peachtree Christian Hospice For a complete list of persons in care facilities, please contact the church office. Continued Prayers... Mary Lou Akin, Jeanine Andrews, Doris Atchison, Flo Baker, Beth Benefield, Dottie Bonnell, Sara Bowles, Lisa Bowling, Kathy Brooks, Marshall Cartmill, Bill Cole, Nancy Crovatt, Liz Darden, Sherry Farr-Mus, Jim Golden, Charlie Hamilton, Louise Hurst, Carolyn Jeffares, Mary Jones, Carol Linder, Michele Lindner, Bob McCreary, Lee McFall, Mary Morris, Dick Muth, Cindy Mynatt, Bill Narde, Jeannine Nash, Alice Remigailo, Gladys Rhodes, George Riley, Ray Roper, June Row, Kristen Sanders, Avery Severt, Karen Smith, Margaret Stone, Chick Sward, Dawn Thomas, Paul Tuggle, Al Walker, Rob White, Virginia Whittemore, Bill Wolfe, Gene Worth Our Homebound Members... For a complete listing of homebound members, please contact the church office. Serving in Our Armed Forces... Petty Officer Steven Jones, 2LT Thomas E. Penland, SSgt. Joshua Portwood, Col. Janet Seufert Welcome New Members! Jonathan & Jenny Newsom; Graham, Paige Clark & Maggie Rivers; Jack, Quinn Stock Donations With the recent uptick in the stock market, now is a great time to make a charitable donation of stocks to Oak Grove. There can be considerable tax advantages to donating stocks that have increased in value, because if the transaction is done correctly, you may receive a tax deduction for the current value of the stock without paying capital gains tax! You should consult your tax advisor for more information, and most importantly, please contact the finance office to help you with the transaction. There are rules that must be followed to maximize your benefit, so contact our office before placing any orders. March 29, 2017 covenant Chapel Communion 5 to 5:30 p.m. 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 3, 2017) are encouraged. Menu for March 29, 2017 Broasted Chicken, Yellow Rice, Broccoli, Rolls, Salad Bar, Lemon Cake Program 6:15 p.m. led by Rev. Susan Allen Grady Rev. Susan Allen Grady continues the Lenten Bible study on Wednesday nights: March 29, skip April 5 (spring break), and April 12. Meet in room T03. The Golden Isles at War There will be an encore showing of the documentary The Golden Isles at War on Wednesday, April 12, in Grand Hall. This is a fascinating, little-known part of Georgia's history in World War II. The full documentary will be shown at 6:15 p.m. and lasts one hour. John Weatherford, who narrated the film, will be available for questions afterwards. THIS WEEK S ACTIVITIES Oak Grove Office Hours 9 a.m. 5 p.m. M F Sunday, March 26, :30am Coffee Fellowship Grand Hall 2:30pm Cemetery Trustees Meeting Rm 238 4:00pm The Life of the Caregiver Rm 101 4:30pm Youth Choir Choir Rm 218 5:30pm Screenagers Movie Grand Hall 5:30pm Financial Peace University Rm 239 5:30pm Disciple 1 Rm 237 5:30pm Youth Fellowship Youth Hall 6:30pm Wesley Ringers Sanctuary Monday, March 27, :30am Disciple 2 Rm :00am Church Bridge Rm 101 7:00pm Church Council Meeting Grand Hall 7:30pm Adult Volleyball Heritage Hall Gym Tuesday, March 28, :30am Disciple 1 Rm :30am Akin Circle Parlor 6:30pm VBS Coordinator Meeting Grand Hall 6:30pm Grief Sharing Group Rm 238 7:30pm Boy Scout Troop 77 Meeting Scout Hall Wednesday, March 29, :30am WOW: Weekly Oxygen for Women Rm 238 5:00pm Chapel Communion Service Sanctuary 5:00pm Covenant Kids Rm 223 5:30pm Midweek Meal Fellowship Hall 6:00pm Youth Activities Youth Hall 6:15pm Midweek Lenten Bible Study Rm T03 6:15pm Easter Egg Stuffing Rm 232 6:15pm Blessing Bags Youth Lobby 6:15pm Children s Choirs Various 6:15pm Midweek Book Club Rm 102 6:30pm Disciple 4 Rm 236 6:30pm Young Adult Bible Study Rm T01 6:30pm Disciple 1x2 Rm 238 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 7:00pm Evening WOW Parlor 7:30pm Aerobics Class Heritage Hall Gym Thursday, March 30, :00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep Kitchen 7:30pm Aerobics Class Heritage Hall Gym 8:00pm 9.35 Band Rehearsal Fellowship Hall Friday, March 31, :00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery Away Our Presence March 8, 2017 Chapel Communion 24 Our Presence March 19, 2017 Church School 413 8:30 Service 124 9:35 Service :00 Service 441 5:30 Youth Fellowship 65 Total Worship this Week 846 3/12/17 Our Offerings Received to date Needed to date $552, $562, Over/Under ($10,775.31) DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTS Pledged to date: $6,339, Given to date: $5,639,336.32

7 OAK GROVE NEWS March 26, 2017 Vacation Bible School June 12 16, a.m. 12 p.m. Oak Grove UMC invites children to soar with us at VBS Hero Central! This superhero adventure experi ence includes music that will energize your ears, interactive Bible fun, super science, cool crafts, hands-on mission hero work, delicious snacks, great games, and more! At Hero Central, we ll meet biblical heroes and discover the qualities that make them truly heroes in God. Hero Verse: Do good! Seek peace and go after it! Psalm 34:14b Morning Session Only: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration will close April 28, or when our 300 camper maximum is reached. Online registration begins March 1 ( If at least one parent volunteers all week at VBS, you can register beginning February 22. Ages: Children 4 years old by September 1, 2016 through 5th grade. Cost: $25 per child Many youth and adult volunteers are needed, please register online. Nursery care is provided for those volunteering during the week of VBS. VBS Directors: Claire Metzloff and Karen Dillard. Please contact vbscamper@ogumc.org with questions. EXTRA THeatRe WOrks Theatre Camp for Children Camp will run May 30 - June 2 (Tuesday through Friday of Memorial Day week). The hours are 9:30 a.m to 1 p.m., and campers should bring their own lunch. We ll provide a snack. All kids involved will have an opportunity to be in our summer show which will run right before the start of school. The cost is $110 for Oak Grove members with a $10 discount for additional children in the same family. The cost is $135 for non members with a $10 discount for additional children. Register online ( Nursery Staff Openings The Oak Grove Church Nursery has openings for paid staff on Sunday mornings. Applicants must be 18 years old or over and have experience caring for young children. The hours are 8:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. and the pay is $12 per hour. Please contact Tricia Fazio (tfazio@ogumc.org) to apply. Celebrating SCREAM RETREAT What happened on the SCREAM Retreat? Powerful worship, dynamic speakers, crazy high-energy games, hilarious skit guys, talented entertainers, and lots of outdoor activities, all geared to 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. It just made you want to scream AMEN, and the 300+ campers at the retreat did repeatedly! Oak Grove took 32 children and 8 adults this past weekend, and it was awesome! The retreat was held at Sharp Top Cove, an amazing Young Life Camp in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. Kids learned that Christ is always with us, even during the toughest times; spent time in group discussions, and hopefully made some new friends too! Oak Grove United Methodist Church for Special Needs Children June 5 9, :30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Children will have loads of fun while making new friends in a safe and nurturing environment. Each child will be paired with a trained adult or youth Angel Buddy as they rotate through stations to enjoy music, arts and crafts, recreation, snacks, and an entertaining special guest. A medical professional will be on site each day. Ages: Rising Pre-K through completed 5th grade. Cost: $75 per child. Register online ( A few scholarships are available. Please contact Cathy Ethridge, Camp Director with questions (cathyethridge@comcast.net).

8 The denomination-wide Praying Our Way Forward initiative launched on New Year s Day 2017 with 75 weeks of focused prayer for The United Methodist Church. Each annual conference will take one week to have intentional prayer for the mission of The United Methodist Church to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world and for the work of the 32-member Commission on a Way Forward. You are invited to: Join Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson by praying at 9 p.m. each night this week for the members of the Commission on a Way Forward, for God s wisdom and direction, and for the mission of The United Methodist Church to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Visit for resources and prayers from across our Conference. Continue to remember the Commission on a Way Forward in prayer daily in the months to come. The Commission on a Way Forward was appointed by the Council of Bishops following General Conference 2016 to study matters of human sexuality and to strengthen the unity of The United Methodist Church.

9 Lunch Bunch Reservations are required and can be made online ( in the church office ( ), or in a Senior Adult Sunday School class. Lunch is $8.00, payable at the door. The Phoenix Players will present four short plays: Walmart Blue Clover Meadows Oysters and Deceit Croissants and Bourbon MOBILEPACK August 19, 2017 Tuesday April 4, :30 a.m. Oak Grove Fellowship Hall The Phoenix Players The Phoenix Players have been entertaining the Atlanta area in senior centers, retirement homes, churches, and synagogues for twenty years. The group is made up of nine players aged Their performances are mostly about life's lessons learned and life's lessons sometimes ignored. In both cases their performances leave the audience laughing. Oak Grove UMC is hosting a Mobile Pack Event for Feed My Starving Children on Saturday, August 19, This is a great opportunity for everyone, including children ages 5 and up, to pack specially formulated meals for starving children around the world. More details will follow, but mark your calendar now. Contact John Burgess (johnburgess822@gmail.com) with any questions. Caring Callers Needed Our Nurture Ministry is currently in need of some people to make caring calls to people in our congregation. These callers reach out by phone to people on our prayer list to check in and share Oak Grove s concern. Training is available. To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org or , ext. 210). Donate Cards for our Card Ministry Our card ministry sends greeting cards to homebound members. If you have extra cards lying around your house, or if you can purchase cards to give, please put those in the collection box located in the church office. Birthday cards and cheerful thinking of you cards are the most needed. For more information, contact Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org). Health kits provide basic necessities to people who have been forced to leave their homes because of human conflict or natural disaster. H E A L T HK I During March, Oak Grove will collect supplies for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) HEALTH KITS T S Our goal is to provide at least 150 kits. There are multiple ways to participate. You may buy supplies listed below and bring them to the church during March. You may also make a donation to cover any of the required supplies that we may still need to complete the kits. Donations can be made by writing a check to OGUMC, with Health Kits in the memo line, online ( or through text-to-give. Collection bins will be available in the portico and in Fellowship Hall from Sunday, March 5, through Sunday, March 19. Review the list below for needed supplies. Supplies to be collected: (UMCOR requirements are very specific and items must be new) Hand towels must be 15 x 25 inches to 17 x 27 inches (kitchen, cleaning, and microfiber towels not acceptable) Washcloths Combs need to be sturdy and longer than 6 inches (no pocket combs or picks) Metal nail files and nail clippers (no emery boards) Bath size soap 3 oz. and larger sizes in original packaging (no Ivory or Jergens soap due to moisture content) Toothbrushes adult size only in original packaging Adhesive bandages ¾ inch to 1 inch size (common household brand like Band-Aids) On Sunday March 26, we will meet in Fellowship Hall immediately following the 9:35 service to sort supplies and assemble the health kits. For more information, contact Jeff Decker (jd7721@att.com) or Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org or ).

10 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: Louis Barksdale, David Bell, Bill Berg, Mike Brooks, Barry Cox, Saxon Dasher, Judd Davis, Jack Ginn, Sonny McCoy, John McMillen, Hugh Means, Jonathan Merrill, Bob Pratt, Tim Ramsey, Bill Rembert, Michael Smith, Clayton Webster, Barbara Woolard, Hank Woolard Altar Guild: : Paige Henry, Sally Houghton, Tara Merritt-Merchant, Dale Miller, Brenda Toebben Children s Church: Carrie and Judd Davis OUR WORSHIP TIMES 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:35 a.m. Sunday School Various 9:35 a.m. Contemporary Worship Fellowship Hall 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 Rev. Susan Allen Grady Associate Pastor ext. 212 Executive Director Dale Smith ext. 225 Children s Ministry Kim Cody ext. 218 Oak Grove Christian School YCS (Young Children s School) Dr. Amy Morgan Pastor of Nurture and Service ext. 210 Rev. Mary Lou Gilbert Pastor to Senior Adults Music Ministry Ed Scruggs ext. 226 Organist Leanne Herrmann Youth Ministry Andy Webb awebb@ogumc.org 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 Susie Mobley, Membership/Database Admin., (smobley@ogumc.org or ext. 221).