We Are in This Together

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1 October 5, 2014 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY We Are in This Together Last Sunday in the sermon, I said that we are all in this together. This includes the church, the building program, life, the community, and most anything else you can conceive. We are in it together, and we need one another to be our best. On Sunday, we launch the public phase of our stewardship campaign for the ministry budget, A Firm Foundation, and our capital campaign for the new building, Deep Roots New Growth. During worship Sunday, we will show the campaign video, then we will announce the total pledged to our capital campaign to date. I promise that you will be inspired. The ministry budget campaign provides the foundation of our operations. Our ministry budget funds Sunday school, choirs, worship, staffing, maintenance, Bible studies and more. You will be asked to make a one-year financial commitment to our ministry budget, and you will have the opportunity to volunteer to serve in ministry in the church at Oak Grove. A Firm Foundation gives us a chance to live out our commitment to support the church with prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. The capital stewardship campaign is special this year. We will give thanks for the building that we have inherited from prior generations, and we will build a new building as our gift to future generations. Your contribution to the capital campaign should be over and above your pledge to the ministry budget. Your pledge to Deep Roots New Growth can be paid in 2015, 2016, and We encourage you to pay early, as you are able, to help reduce interest expense. Appropriate to the theme of we are all in this together, Sunday is also World Communion Sunday. We are part of a world church spanning geography, culture, and socio-economics. We are the church of Jesus Christ, and throughout Sunday, October 5, Christians will receive communion in recognition of our unity under the Lordship of Christ. Since we are in this together, I hope you will be present in worship October 5, 12, and 19 as we move through these important and significant days in the life of our church. You will want to be a part of making history at Oak Grove. We need you, because your participation helps others. We need you, because your gifts, when added to the gifts of others, make our goals attainable. We need you, because your presence represents your supportive voice for the work God is doing at Oak Grove. Thank you for being the church, Oak Grove. Thank you for being visionary, compassionate, and forever committed to becoming and making disciples of Jesus Christ and serving the poor with compassion.

2 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP October 5, 2014 World Communion Sunday (In preparation for worship, please silence all cell phones.) Gathering Music Communion Alexandre Guilmant Welcome (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.) Dr. Glenn Ethridge Processional Introit (11:00) I Will Go Up to the Altar of God Michael Joncas Children's and Chancel Choirs Congregation join the choirs on the final chorus I will go up to the altar of God, to the God who gives me life: I will go up to the altar of God, to the God of my delight. Deep Roots New Growth Video *Hymn of Praise I Come with Joy UMH 617 *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed Rev. Susan Allen Grady I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Congregational Response Bless Thou the Gifts UMH 587 Bless thou the gifts our hands have brought; bless thou the work our hearts have planned. Ours is the faith, the will, the thought, the rest O God, is in thy hand. A Morning Prayer and The Lord's Prayer Rev. Allen Grady 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 Meditation for Communion Jay Althouse 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.

3 Children's Time (11:00) Dr. Ethridge (At the 11:00 a.m. service, children in PreK, Kindergarten and First Grade are invited to attend Children's Church after Children's Time. Pickup in Room 206.) Scripture Nehemiah 2:11-20 Mr. James Trotti The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Sermon We Will Arise and Build Dr. Ethridge Holy Communion A Service of Word and Table II UMH 12 Rev. Allen Grady Dr. Amy Morgan Naming of Countries of the World Rev. Louis Miller 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. *Sending Hymn Rise Up, Ye Saints of God UMH 576 (Those who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.) *Benediction Dr. Ethridge *Postlude Trumpets in Praise Robert J. Hughes Following 11 a.m. worship, everyone is invited to participate in a prayer walk for our new building on the church lawn. *Congregation stand as able UMH: United Methodist Hymnal / FWS: The Faith We Sing Large print hymnals and bulletins and hearing assistance devices are available from an usher. sun mon tue wed thu fri sat DINNER RESERVATION Dinner is 5:30 to 6:15p.m. Program is 6:15 to 7 p.m. Confirmation 2.0 A Confirmation Experience for Adults! Oct. 8: Creating a Church: Exploring the Structure of the UMC led by Rev. Dana Everhard, Atlanta Emory District Superintendent Menu for October 8, 2014 Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Salad Bar and Homemade Pound Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream & Strawberries Name: Phone: Amount: Reservation is for one week only. Date: Standing reservation every week through May 6, 2015: 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 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 5, 2014 Deep Roots New Growth Celebration Sunday One Service October 19, :30 a.m. Worship on Sunday, October 19 will be a grand celebration marking an important landmark in the life of the congregation. On that Sunday, we will celebrate Deep Roots New Growth (capital campaign) and A Firm Foundation (operating campaign) with a combined service of worship at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. The day will culminate in the congregation offering its commitments of prayer, volunteer service, and pledges to the operating budget and capital campaign. In 2011, Oak Grove celebrated its 175th anniversary with a similar service. It was such a positive experience that we wanted to try it again for another landmark in the history of Oak Grove. Children start at 10:15 a.m. so that parents will have the ability to get to worship on time. Drop off and pickup young children in their age level classrooms (birth Pre-K). Twos, threes and Pre-K aged children will experience a live puppet performance during the morning. Drop off and pick up for older children (Kindergarten 5th grade) is in Heritage Hall (Gym). A professional juggler Quite a Catch is coming to perform and share a message about our faith, followed by hands-on learning stations. The youth grades 6 through 12 will meet in Fellowship Hall for breakfast at 10:30 a.m. then worship at 11:00 a.m. In the sanctuary, our combined worship service will feature Youth and Children s Choirs, Chancel Choir, Chamber Choir, instrumental ensemble and soloists. Oak Grove Building Prayer Dear Lord, I join with my church family in laying hands on our new church building, envisioning a sacred space where Your people will be praying together, studying Your word together, finding inspiration to minister to those in our community and around the world together, falling deeper in love with You together, and listening to Your call on our lives together. Above all else, we desire to glorify Your name in the Oak Grove Community. Let your light so shine through us that when others pass by our church, walk into our church, experience the people of our church, and see the good deeds of our church, Your name will be glorified. Multiply the gifts of Your people so that we may see the power of Your provision for this is a time of remembering our roots, growing in our faith, and visualizing future generations coming to know You as Savior. In Christ s name, Amen. Mark your calendars and plan to attend on Sunday, October 19. There will be no pastries in the parlor on October 19. Become a Lay Minister Our Lay Ministers group visits sick and homebound individuals to extend the care of our church and the love of God. People interested in becoming a Lay Minister are invited to our next meeting, Oct. 14 at 7:00 p.m. in room 117. Our training this month will focus on bringing faith into our visits with others and learning about prayer. We look forward to seeing all current and many new Lay Ministers at this meeting! in progress Thanks to our church architects, Perkins+Will, for the canstruction in the Parlor. P+W designed the canstruction to promote awareness of It s Spooky to be Hungry, our major annual food drive. If you haven t seen it yet, stop by the Parlor!

5 October at Midweek brings you Confirmation 2.0 A Confirmation Experience for Adults! A 5-week version of Confirmation for adults is coming to Midweek, with 5 of the 10 sessions we offer during Confirmation for youth every spring. Confirmation 2.0 will be a great refresher course, a good opportunity to learn and reflect on your faith, and a window into what we are teaching our youth. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Classes will be in Fellowship Hall, from 6:15-7 p.m. Oct. 1: Culture, God, the Church, and You with Rev. Susan Allen Grady Oct. 8: Creating a Church: Exploring the Structure of the UMC with Rev. Dana Everhart, Atlanta Emory District Superintendent Oct. 15: Belonging to Jesus: Remembering Who You Are and Whose You Are, with Dr. Sylvia Babu Oct. 22: Sanctuary and Symbols: The Images of our Faith with Ms. Angela McDaniel Oct. 29: Belonging to the Church: We Are United Methodists with Ms. Caroline Paris Short-term Study Opportunity Sunday Mornings! The Christian Fellowship Class invites anyone interested in a short-term study that examines the unfortunate strain of anti-jewish animosity long present in Christian thought and the post-1945 effort to rethink the relationship between Christians and Jews. The series runs through Nov 16. You can jump in anytime! Sunday morning sessions begin at 9:45 a.m. in room 212. Library News Congratulations Oak Grove As many of you know, the Oak Grove UMC library has been supporting Heifer International with the Read to Feed summer reading program for many years. We were recently notified by our local Heifer International liaison, "Year after year, your church donates animals to families in need around the world, creating lasting and positive change for those who need it most. Your church is the largest cumulatively giving faith community in the Atlanta area. You should be so proud of the number of families you've helped with your generosity, and please know that we are deeply grateful!" The amount that Oak Grove has given Heifer International to date totals over $42,000. In conjunction with a celebration of the 70th anniversary of Heifer International, we were presented with an award at the Carter Center recognizing our years of support for the organization. This is such a special honor for our library and our church, and we thank all of you for your support of this program. We look forward to continuing our summer reading program and our support of Heifer International with the Read to Feed program. How to Submit Items to the Oak Grove News Please remember Thursday 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 newsletter. Send items to: oakgrovenews@ogumc.org. Thank you! Oak Grove Memorials IN MEMORY TO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF Garnett Ray Rabeneck by Phoebe Lockwood TO THE LIBERIA CHILDREN S SCHOOL IN MEMORY OF Barbara Ann Goldberg by Debbie & Jack Jenkins OAK GROVE Dinner Meeting Monday October 13 6:15 p.m. Fellowship Hall Edgar Scruggs Oak Grove s Director of Traditional Music Join us as Ed Scruggs speaks about his path to Oak Grove from his background in academia. Come hear about his ideas for our music program and join in a little singing "Glee Club" style. Menu: smothered pork chops, rice and gravy, mixed vegetables, salad, chocolate cake, drink. $7 Please make reservations by 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, online at or call the church office, Saturday, October 25, :30 to 8:00 p.m. Join us for Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 25, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Oak Grove UMC back parking lot! Decorate your car trunk and let the kids trunk-or-treat from car to car! Prizes will be awarded to the best decorated cars. We'll be serving hot dogs, chips and lemonade, while supplies last. Water and soda will be for sale to benefit the Children's Ministry. Come in costume and bring your goody bag, flashlights and lawn chairs. Please ensure decorations and costumes are appropriate for a church event (no blood, gore or evil please). All food served and distributed must be pre-packaged. All children need to be accompanied by a parent.

6 PLEASE PRAY FOR Richard Dick Haas September 30, 2014 In the Hospital DeKalb John Brown In Care Facilities Budd Terrace Sam Howard Cobblestone Helen Bruce, Hilda Hewey, Carolyn Tomlinson Emory Midtown LTAC Ivan Purcell Grace Healthcare, Tucker Virginia Eisenhardt ManorCare Lee Holloway Continued Prayers... Bill Barfield, Beth Benefield, Sara Bowles, Steve Bowles, Jerry Cooley, Nancy Dickey, Mary Disbrow, Bob Garlow, Chuck Green, Doug Guedry, Betty Hudson, Matt Hudson, Isla Hunter, Jimmie Jones, Sally Knott, Burke Linder, Ornette Lord, Bill Mann, Dick Muth, Cindy Mynatt, Jeannine Nash, Bill Peacock, Delaine Perkins, Rowena Renn-Hicks, Sue Bess Robison, Ferg Rood, Nancy Rood, June Row, Jack Sims, Jackie Smiley, Alan Smith, Karen Smith, Jerry Spratte, B.J. Sumner, Betty Ann Thompson, Clarice Thompson, Rob White, Nancy Woodall, Carol Wright Serving in Our Armed Forces... Captain George Parks Bunch, LTJG Alexander Cody, Petty Officer Steven Jones, Sgt. Joshua Portwood, Col. Janet Seufert We are in the process of updating the list of our service members. Please contact Kathy Brockman at with current information. New Baby... Congratulations to Beth and Adam Dieterich on the birth of their son, Cole William Dieterich born on September 6, Welcome New Members! Peggy Stone 1812 Bedfordshire Drive Decatur, GA Ryan & Carrie Alexander Children: Layla & Gray 2102 Capehart Circle NE Atlanta, GA Drivers Needed Sunday Mornings We have elderly members who are no longer able to drive themselves to church, but long to come to worship. If you are able to give a ride to one of these folks, even on a rotating basis, please contact Amy at amorgan@orgumc.org or , ext sun mon tue wed thu fri sat Wednesday, October 8 Chapel Communion 5 to 5:30 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 6, 2015) are encouraged. Menu for October 8, 2014 Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Salad Bar and Homemade Pound Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream & Strawberries 6:15 to 7 p.m 5 to 5:45 Confirmation 2.0 A Confirmation Experience for Adults! Oct. 8: Creating a Church: Exploring the Structure of the UMC led by Rev. Dana Everhard, Atlanta Emory District Superintendent Support Groups at Oak Grove Grief Sharing for anyone grieving significant loss Led by: Linda Bailey, Licensed Professional Counselor When: Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in room 219 Rebuilding for women dealing with divorce or the ending of a relationship Led by: Karon Ferguson, Licensed Professional Counselor When: Thursdays, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in room 219 There is no charge and newcomers are always welcome. Contact Amy Morgan at the church for more information. THIS WEEK S ACTIVITIES Oak Grove Office Hours 9 a.m. 5 p.m. M F Sunday, October 5, :05pm Chamber Choir Rehearsal Rm 201 4:00pm Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class Rm 217 5:00pm Youth Choir Rehearsal Rm 201 6:00pm Youth RENEW Youth Bldg. 6:30pm Wesley Ringers Rehearsal Sanctuary Monday, October 6, :30am Disciple III Rm 212 7:00pm Trustees Meeting Rm 217 7:30pm Adult Volleyball Heritage Hall Gym Tuesday, October 7, :30pm Lunch Bunch Fellowship Hall 12:00pm Staff Bible Study (Esther) Rm 217 6:30pm Disciple II Rm 217 6:30pm Grief Sharing Group Rm 219 6:30pm Aerobic Exercise Class Heritage Hall Gym Wednesday, October 8, :30am Disciple II Rm :00am Faith Class Bridge Rm 114 5:00pm Chapel Communion Service Sanctuary 5:00pm Covenant Kids Rm 202 5:30pm Midweek Meal Fellowship Hall 6:15pm Midweek Program (Confirmation 2.0) F/H 6:15pm Children s Choirs Various 6:15pm Midweek Book Club Rm 217 6:15pm Disciple Bible III Rm 212 6:30pm Disciple 1 Fast Track Rm 216 6:15pm Disciple x2 Rm 219 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Rm-201 7:30pm Boy Scout Troop 77 meeting Scout Hall Thursday, October 9, :00pm Rebuilding Support Group Rm 219 6:30pm Aerobic Exercise Class Heritage Hall Gym 7:00pm WOW (Weekly Oxygen for Women) Parlor 7:00pm Scout Adult Leader Training Rm 218 8:00pm 9.35 Band Rehearsal Fellowship Hall Friday, October 10, :00am Zumba Dance Class Fellowship Hall Saturday, October 11, :00am Needles and Prayers Rm 114 ************************************* Record of Our Faithfulness Our Presence September 24, 2014 Chapel Communion Service 31 Our Presence September 28, 2014 Church School (including those on retreat) 565 8:30 Service 159 9:35 Service :00 Service (including those on retreat) 525 6:00 Youth Renew 100 Total Worship this Week /28/13 Our Offerings Received to date Needed to date $1,679, $1,814, Over/Under ($135,098.18)

7 OAK GROVE NEWS EXTRA 53rd Annual Oak Grove Barbecue: Saturday, October 18 The 53rd Annual Oak Grove United Methodist Men's Barbecue will be held on Saturday, October 18, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ten tickets have been mailed to each Oak Grove household. You are reminded that if payment of $92.00 is received in the church office by Friday, October 10, you will receive a free ticket. Tickets are available in the church office for anyone needing extras or if you did not receive the original mailing. If you have questions related to ticket sales, exchanges, etc. please call Clayton Webster at A volunteer sign-up board will be available this week in the portico and each Wednesday at MIDWEEK listing the 350+ jobs that need to be filled. You can sign up online at the church website, A nursery will be provided for workers on Barbecue day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., please be sure to indicate the time and child's age when you sign up. Make new friends! Opportunities to volunteer include Thursday, Friday, and Saturday jobs. If you have questions about volunteer duties or needs, please call Chairman Wallace Moreman at The fire starts the Friday morning before the barbecue in the lower parking lot. Come by and see what 300 hams look and smell like. It is a beautiful sight! UMW Bake Sale Once again, we are requesting your baked goods for our annual UMW Bake Sale which will be held at the Barbecue on Saturday, October 18. Brownies and cookies should be pre-packaged with 2 or 4 pieces in each bag, depending on size. Cakes should be covered with a transparent wrap but not pre-priced. All baked goods may be dropped off in the Fellowship Hall any time after 9:30 a.m. on October 18. Proceeds support our local missions. For further information, please contact Michelle Riedford at or michelesellsatlanta@gmail.com. Last year we had great participation. Thanks for your support! UMW Bazaar Back by popular demand! The United Methodist Women will once again hold a Craft and Gift Bazaar at the annual Oak Grove Barbecue on Saturday, October 18. If you are interested in making crafts or gift items, please call Barbara Adams ( ), Dale Miller ( ), or Barbara Woolard ( ). All proceeds benefit local missions. October Book Sale We are now accepting book donations for the annual Library Book Sale at the Oak Grove Barbecue. Please deliver paperbacks in bags and hardcover books in manageable boxes. Donations may be placed outside the library under the display window. Donations cannot be accepted after October 6. All proceeds from this year s sale will be earmarked for new technology and other upgrades for the library. Contact Anne Patterson at with questions or to help with this year s sale. Thank you for your support. Dinner Time at Hagar s House, Nov. 2 8 Looking for a way to serve others? How about providing a meal at Hagar's House shelter? The Serving Ministry invites classes, groups, and individuals to volunteer to provide dinner to the residents of Hagar's House shelter during the week of November 2-8. Hurry! Slots will fill up quickly. For more information, or to reserve a night, please contact Jay Huffines at or jayhuffines@comcast.net. it's spooky to be hungry "It's Spooky To Be Hungry!" is our annual food drive campaign that happens close to Halloween and is an easy and fun service ministry for the whole family! All of the food donated over each of the last 4 years has gone to feed thousands of hungry families right here in our community. There are lots of different ways that you can help: stapling donation letters to the donation bags, dropping donation bags at neighbors doorsteps on or around October 18, and/or packing the donated food on the day of the food drive, October 25. If you are interested in signing up to help, please send an to ogumcspooky@gmail.com, or sign up to be a Neighborhood Captain at the It s Spooky To Be Hungry display in the portico commons. If you have any questions, call Leslie Chiabotti at HONDURAS January Mission Trip Oak Grove is beginning a new mission partnership with the people of La Cienega, Honduras. During the week of January our Senior Pastor, Glenn Ethridge, will take a group to La Cienega, located on the mainland of Honduras. The team will begin minor construction on community houses and build relationships with the residents of this small village. The cost of the trip is approximately $1900, which includes airfare, ground transportation, lodging, and building supplies. Registration and a deposit of $1000 is due by November 12. Anyone 16 and older is welcome. For more information or to sign up, please contact Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org or , ext. 210).

8 Today s Worship Servants Sound: (8:30) Billie Williams Offering Counters: Saxon Dasher, Bob Driskell, Dan Riedford, Richard Stratford Ushers: John Adams, Janet Ballard, John Ballard, Kim Cody, Jerry Culwell, Kelly Ewing, Clint Ginn, John Hancock, David Harte, Jim Harte, Cathy Huffines, Jay Huffines, Tim Lott, Jim Mynatt, John Mynatt, George Nash, Jeannine Nash, Dan Riedford, Tom Schubert, Diane Stubblebine, Alex Thomas, Roger Toebben, Joe Whipple Altar Guild: Ofelia Gordon, Meredith Lee, Margaret Maxwell, Mary Sydney McAllister Children s Church: Hollie Meglio, Vince Meglio 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 Emergency Contact After Hours ext. 9 Dr. Glenn Ethridge Senior Pastor ext. 211 Rev. Susan Allen Grady Associate Pastor ext. 212 Director of Administration Dale Smith ext. 225 Children s Ministry Kim Cody ext. 218 CDC (Child Development Center) 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 Caroline Paris ext. 203 Dir. of Contemporary Worship Atticus Hicks ext. 208