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2 April 16, and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP Easter Gathering Music My Lord, What a Morning arr. Robert Lau The Head That Once Was Crowned with Thorns arr. Charles Callahan Welcome Dr. Glenn Ethridge Prelude Concerto for Handbells and Organ Michael Helman Wesley Ringers Ms. Leanne Herrmann, Organ *Processional Hymn Christ the Lord Is Risen Today UMH 302 *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed (8:00) Dr. Amy Morgan (11:00) 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, uffered 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. A Morning Prayer and The Lord s Prayer (8:00) Dr. Morgan (11:00) 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 Crown Him with Many Crowns arr. Paul Kinney Wesley Ringers *Doxology UMH 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

3 *Hymn of Preparation Easter People, Raise Your Voices UMH 304 (At the 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services, children in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade are invited to attend Children s Church after the Hymn of Preparation. Pick up is in room 227.) Anthem Hallelujah from Mount of Olives Ludwig van Beethoven Chancel Choir Scripture John 20:1-18 Mr. John Weatherford The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Sermon Eyes to See: What Do You See? Dr. Ethridge First in the Eyes to See Sermon Series *Sending Hymn The Day of Resurrection UMH 303 Members of the congregation are invited to come to the choir loft on stanza 2 and join the Chancel Choir in singing Hallelujah from Messiah. *Benediction Dr. Ethridge *Choral Response Hallelujah from Messiah G.F Handel Chancel Choir *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. Church Office Closed The church office will close Monday, April 17, 2017 in observance of Easter. Called Charge Conference There will be a called charge conference on Monday, April 24, 2017, at 7 p.m. in Grand Hall for the purpose of setting salaries for our associate pastors. Amy Morgan has been promoted to senior associate pastor, and Joseph McBrayer will join us as our new associate pastor after Annual Conference.

4 In Memory of Given by Floyd P. Adams, Jr. Barbara T. Adams and Family Alice Shelton Bailey Louis Bailey Alice Bailey Renn Sunday School Class Salena Burnett Ballman Carroll Ball Beth Benefield Bob and Faye Elder Byron Dean Bennett, Sr. Joanne Bennett David Paul Bennett Joanne Bennett Louis Benton Ann Benton Lisa Bowling Sherry Farr-Mus Lisa Bowling McMillen Family Lisa Bowling New Hope Sunday School Class Marjorie Bowman Felix and Judy Gervais Nona and Thomas G. Bratton JoAnn and Bill Wright Iva Loye Lee Carter Dorothy Ann Carter Richard Hubbard Carter Dorothy Ann Carter Bill Champion Jack and Laura Hall and Family Betty and Herb Cody Kim and Kim Cody Sandra Collins Josh, Megan, Keegan, and Declan Whittington Suzanne Coyle Kellie Rose and Marilyn Coyle A.S. Eberhart, Jr. Virginia W. Eberhart A.S. Eberhart, III Virginia W. Eberhart Scott Edwards Beverly and Smokey Edwards Barbara Elliott Johnna and Martin Feild and Family Andrew Ethridge Glenn and Cathy Ethridge Don Ewing Kelly and Cathy Ewing Herbert Fowle Martha Jean Fowle Beth Drury Franco Jan and Barry Cox Louise and Bob Gartrell Connie and Ron Williams Ruth Barnes Gervais Felix and Judy Gervais Kelly Ball Green Carroll Ball Joseph and Alice Gulla, Debbie s Parents Jim and Debbie Seligman Gump The Ball Family Christopher Gurley Shirley and Tom Gurley Great Grandparents Ernest and Andrew Brown Carolyn and Cecil Hester Chip Hester Carolyn and Cecil Hester Cathy and Jay Huffines Charles and Bertha Hicks Smoky and Zoe Hicks Lee Holloway Lenda Holloway In Memory of Given by David Hubbard Virginia Hubbard Isla Hunter Bob and Faye Elder Geof Jeffery, Sally s Father Ken and Sally Houghton Jane Jeffery, Sally s Mother Ken and Sally Houghton Ed and Louise Keibler Thomas and Isabelle McCoy Lynda Lasswell Kim and Kim Cody Ed and Minnilu Lloyd Joan Lloyd-Bruce Peggy Lyles Bill Lyles, Bob Lyles, and Leslie Middleton Dale Manos Sue Manos Harriett Ewing Matthews Kelly and Cathy Ewing Thomas and Louise McCoy Thomas and Isabelle McCoy Bill and Edith McFee Smoky and Zoe Hicks Bill McFee, Jr. Smoky and Zoe Hicks Dick McNeill Scott and Julie Stevenson Ed and Helen McVeigh, Ed s Mom and Dad Ed, Ginger, Madison, and Griffin McVeigh Florence Milton Judy Hoh Joseph Milton Judy Hoh Don Minor Pat Minor George and Kathleen Moss, Ginger s Mom and Dad Ginger, Ed, Madison, and Griffin McVeigh Mr. and Mrs. Benefield McMillen Family My Brothers Dick Muth My Father, Joseph F. Butterworth, Jr. Beth A. Butterworth My Grandparents, Charles and Madge Glass Rebecca Hamilton My Husband, John Lou Ann Harkleroad My Husband, Bob Moore Harriet S. Moore My Mother, Isla Johnston Stack Harriet S. Moore My Mother, Eva Simpson Waller Evelyn Williams Rutherford My Parents Ann Marney My Parents Phil Marney My Parents and My Husband Anne Powell My Parents, Lee and Eugenia Baughman Susan and Bill Widmayer My Parents, Ann and Paul Wood Denise Wood My Sister, Isla Stack Hunter Harriet Stack Moore My Sister, Betty O Connor Ann Marney Donald Nash, Sr. Don and Laura Nash Doris C. Nash Don and Laura Nash

5 In Memory of Given by Our beloved, Brad and Robert Mom, Dad, and Andrew The Floyd P. Adams, Jr. Family Jane and Ray Bush Tim and Marie Lott Dick and Helene Muth John and Becky Mynatt Avery and Betty Severt Kirby and Dale Smith, Albert and Frances Miller Dallas and Lula Mobley Louis and Dale Miller, Ralph H. and Adeline T. Pingree David H. and Philip B. Pingree Winfred W. Pratt Bob and Lynn Pratt Ray Rabeneck Nell Rabeneck and Family Ed Renn Renn Sunday School Class Dr. H. Dan Rice, Father Deborah Parker Norman Richards, III Martha Richards and Norman Richards Nancy Rood Dick and Helene Muth Helen and Al Ross The Weatherfords David Seligman, Jim s Father Jim and Debbie Seligman James R. Shirley Linda Shirley Joyce E. Shirley Linda Shirley Cindy and Marvin Smith Mike and Cindy Miller Leigh Ann Spratte Barbara Spratte Elizabeth Twinkie Stevenson Scott and Julie Stevenson Harriet Stewart Josh, Megan, Keegan, and Declan Whittington Obie Stover Bob Stover Family Charlie Stubbebine John Weatherford Paul H. Taylor Barbara, Kelley, and Grace Taylor Their Grandparents Bob and Meredith Lee Edward Joseph Unger, Jr. Bob Unger Lesley Valentine, Sharon s Sister Bill, Sharon, Kate, and Lee Wildman Cheryl Watson Renn Sunday School Class Bill and Eleanor Widmayer Bill and Susan Widmayer Joyce Wildman Bill, Sharon, Kate, and Lee Wildman Mary Wilkerson, Wife George Wilkerson Pete Williams Betty Baccus Paul Womack, III Laura and Connor Gallagher Paul Womack, III Ruth and Paul Womack Rev. Miles and Mary F. Wright Bill and JoAnn Wright In Honor of Given by Ed and Jeanine Andrews DeDe Andrews The Acolytes With Great Appreciation, Sharon and Angela Curtis, Carolina, and Lilly Adams Susie Adams Altar Guild Members Meredith Lee Aunt Judi The Kids John Ballard Courtnay Bazemore Lilly Adams Bob Burruss, My Brother Wayne and Betty Lester Ted and Marie Brown Andrew Brown Christian Fellowship Sunday School Class Mike and Cindy Miller Macy Daniels Susie Adams John Elliott Johnna and Martin Feild and Family Lee Ethridge Glenn and Cathy Ethridge For the Homebound Fran Roure Jenny Ginn Martha Hathcock Barbara, Kelley, and Grace Taylor Suzanne Holley, Daughter Blackie Scott Neese, Mother Mary Kilpatrick Nikki Walker Byron Matthews Kelly and Cathy Ewing Mimi and Hunter Maulella, Daughter and Grandson Avery and Betty Severt Cindy Smith Miller Mike Miller Michael Miller Cindy Miller Pat Minor Cathy and Kelly Ewing Amy Morgan My Covenant Group Anne Patterson My Family, Chris, Haley, and William Angela McDaniel Dick and Helene Muth OGUMC Staff Randy and Anne Patterson Our Children, Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren Barbara T. Adams Our girls, Kate and Lee Bill and Sharon Wildman Our Children and Grandchildren John and Becky Mynatt, Carolen and Bill Hansard and Vi McDaniel Angela and Chris McDaniel Elizabeth Pentecost Betty Perry, Grandmother Missy, Grace, and Phil Perry Beverlyn Pratt Bob and Lynn Pratt Rev. Susan Allen Grady Lynette and Keller Smith Virginia L. Rice, Mother Deborah Parker Paula Scisciot Linda and Bill Size Jim and Virginia Sowell Mike and Cindy Miller Barbara Taylor Caroline Adams Kelley Taylor Susie Adams The Akin Circle Jeanine Andrews The Seekers Class The prayerful congregation of Oak Grove The Sowell Family Matthew James and Everly Jo Unger Bob and Beth Unger Madge Watson Lizzie Sarah, Nick, John, Kate, and Anne Caroline Michele and John Weatherford Michele Weatherford John Weatherford Pat Wiedmer, Mimi Phil, Grace, and Missy Perry Special thanks to the volunteers who deliver lilies to our homebound members. Oak Grove United Methodist Church 1722 Oak Grove Road Decatur, Georgia

6 1722 Oak Grove Road Decatur, Georgia (404) We warmly welcome you to God s house of worship on this glorious Easter Sunday. Whether a long-time member or a first-time guest, our prayer is for you to find your place at Oak Grove. Do This in Remembrance of Me Weekly Chapel Communion Oak Grove offers a service of Holy Communion every Wednesday night from 5 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. On your way home from work or with your family, this year-round service is a special way to reconnect with God during the week. All are welcome, and childcare is available. Save These Dates for Summer Camps & Activities: WORSHIP SUNDAY MORNINGS: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 9:35 a.m. Contemporary 11 a.m. Traditional SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES: 9:35 a.m. Blessings and peace to you this day. Sonshine Camp for Special Needs Kids June 5-9, 2017 Available Activities: Vacation Bible School (Morning) June 12-16, 2017 Young Adult Bible Study (YABS) Theatre Camp May 30-June 2, :30-7:30 p.m. in T01 Camp Acorn at YCS Weekly sessions beginning June 5, 2017 Oak Grove Christian School Beginning May 30, 2017 Covenant Kids Children s Bible Study 5 to 5:45 p.m. Room 223 Wednesday Night Supper 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Fellowship Hall Programs & small group studies for adults 6:15 p.m. Children s choirs for ages 3 years through 5th grade 6:15 to 7 p.m.

7 & Oak Grove shares God s love through missions and outreach. During 2017, we will: Make 100 weekend food bags for children at Montclair Elementary Participate in the MLK Service Project to repair the home of a low income senior Send 2 teams on mission trips to Honduras Make 6000 sack lunches to provide summer food for children Prepare and serve 300 lunches each week to homeless people in Atlanta Offer foot care, craft sessions, and financial assistance to low income senior adults at Mountain View Personal Care Home Organize and lead the Oak Grove community in a massive fall food drive, It s Spooky to Be Hungry Provide loving, temporary homes for foster children through our Foster Care Ministry Support families who are new to the USA through our work with New American Pathways Host a Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack event where we will create 50,000 shelf stable meals to be distributed to hungry children around the world Provide toys for children at Christmas through our Angel Tree Ministry To get involved in these or our other missions ministries, contact Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org). MOBILE PACK Saturday, August 19, 2017 Sunday School Grades 6-12 invited 9:35 a.m. in Youth Hall Gather and Discuss Youth Fellowship Grades 6-12 invited 5:30-7:30 p.m., Youth Hall Dinner, worship, community groups, and fun activities! C4C Food Pantry local outreach to the Clarkston community NEWCOMER Connection Come learn about Oak Grove and how to get involved Sundays, April 23, 30, and May 7. Classes meet in Grand Hall from 11 a.m. to Noon. To register, contact Rev. Susan Allen Grady (sallengrady@ogumc.org). Grief Support Group Newcomers Welcome Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge. Contact Dr. Amy Morgan at the church for more information (amorgan@ogumc.org). Youth Choir Music Mission Tour May 27-31, 2017 New Orleans Louisiana Credo: We Believe in One God Lunch Bunch Senior Adults meet the first Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and a program or outing. Find your Connection at Oak Grove! August 27, 2017 CONNECTION Adult Sunday school: 12 Sunday morning classes that meet every week across a large span of ages and stages of life Disciple Bible study: small group in-depth Bible study, school-year commitment Covenant Groups: small groups that meet in homes year-round for Bible study and fellowship For more information, contact Discipleship chairpersons: Angela Schaffner (adschaffner@gmail.com) or Dusty Schaffner (dlschaffner@gmail.com). Look for information on all of these events and activities on our website ( and Facebook page.

8 Today s Worship Servants Sound: (8:30) Billie Williams (11:00) Taylor Pendley Ushers: Jeanine Andrews, Mark Byrne, Tony Callaway, Carolyn Casarella, Greg Casarella, Bill Cole, Jack Graves, Tim Howard, Scot Macrae, Alec Morris, Max Neese, Davis Peacock, Phil Perry, Neil Sampson, Paul Siegel, Kirby Smith, Hodgson Thomas, James Trotti, Rob Welch Altar Guild: Regina Haynes and Sally Houghton Children s Church: Kim Cody and Stephanie Mitchell 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 TO OUR GUESTS... We welcome you to Oak Grove Church and are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us. Traditional worship services are held in the Sanctuary at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m., and a contemporary service is held in Fellowship Hall at 9:35 a.m. Each service has its own style of worship, and we encourage you to visit all three. We also have a variety of Sunday school classes meeting in our education wing from 9:35 to 10:45 a.m. First-time guests are invited to pick up a visitor s packet in the portico commons, located at the back entrance behind the Sanctuary. Children have a special place at Oak Grove. For your peace of mind, parents cell phone numbers are recorded for those with infants or for parents who feel they may need to be reached during the service. Please see one of the children s workers for more information. Oak Grove United Methodist Church 1722 Oak Grove Road Decatur, Georgia