Blessings, Gil Kersh, Lay Leader

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1 November 12, 2017 LAITY SUNDAY Oak Grove is blessed to be led by an outstanding group of clergy. However, only a few people at Oak Grove are designated as clergy. Everyone else falls into the category of laypeople. Therefore, most of who we are and what we do as a church depends on the church laity that lift up prayers, fill the pews, pay the bills, do the good works, and spread the word. Each year Oak Grove celebrates Laity Sunday to recognize that it is the laypeople of the church that determine who we are as a people. This year we emphasize that God has created us and brought us together to do good works. Not so that we can be acceptable to God, but because God has created us for this purpose. In worship, we will highlight some of the ministry of our laity, but please keep in mind that we will only highlight a small slice of the service that goes on at Oak Grove. Good works include a wide variety of activities, including caring for those in need, leading in worship, teaching, visiting the sick and imprisoned, and praying for others. We all make mistakes in life, and doing good works will not make up for that for any of us, but God has always used imperfect people to bring about the kingdom of God. I hope you are encouraged by these examples, and inspired to find your own place in God s kingdom where you can carry out the good works that God has created in advance for you to do. Blessings, Gil Kersh, Lay Leader

2 8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP November 12, 2017 Laity Sunday Gathering Music Forth in thy Name, O Lord arr. Gerard Krapf Welcome and Announcements (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.) Mr. Gil Kersh Lay Leader Mission Moment United Methodist Children s Home Ms. Denise Peacock Anthem (11:00) Sing A Song of Thanks James Aiken Young Musicians Choir Ms. Amanda Price, Conductor *Hymn of Praise Be Thou My Vision UMH 451 *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed (8:30) Mr. Lukas Kersh (11:00) Ms. Tedy Dasher 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. A Morning Prayer and The Lord s Prayer (8:30) Mr. Ed Kallal (11:00) Ms. Denise Peacock 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 I ll Walk with God Paul Webster/Nicholas Brodszky Ms. Wanda White, Mezzo-Soprano I'll walk with God from this day on. His helping hand I'll lean upon. This is my prayer my humble plea, may the Lord be ever with me. There is no death though eyes grow dim. There is no fear when I'm near to him. I'll lean on him forever, and he'll forsake me never. He will not fail me as long as my faith is strong: what ever road I may walk alone. I'll walk with God I'll take his hand. I'll talk with God he'll understand. I'll pray to him, each day to him and he'll hear the words that I say. His hand will guide my throne and rod, and I'll never walk alone while I walk with God. *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. *Hymn of Preparation Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service UMH 581 (At the 11:00 a.m. service, children in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade are invited to leave for Children s Church during the Hymn of Preparation. Pick up is in room 227.)

3 Scripture Ephesians 2:8-10 (8:30) Mr. Tyler Malemezian (11:00) Mr. Griffin Higgins The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Highlight the service of the Laity Choir Camp Sonshine Mr. Jim Golden Ms. Lilly Kersh Anthem (11:00) Here Am I, Send Me John Purifoy Chancel Choir Here am I, send me. Here am I, Lord, send me. Unto Thee, willingly, yielded I come. Show the path that I must walk, compel me then to go, and if I stray, bring back the light of day, For here am I, send me, I pray. Send me to be what s created in me. Formed in your image I stand. Turn my weakness into your power. Power to be at last all I m able to be. Here am I, send me. Here am I, Lord, send me. Precious Holy Spirit, fill me anew. Give me wisdom, send me strength, grant that I may be a mirror of Your never-ending love, For here am I, send me, I pray. Send me to be what s created in me. Formed in your image I stand. Turn my weakness into your power. Power to be at last all I m able to be. And if I stray, bring back the light of day for here am I send me I pray. Honduras Mobile Soup Kitchen Dr. Bill Rose Ms. Gail Gunnells *Sending Hymn Jesus Calls Us UMH 398 (Those who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.) Hand-crafted items for sale paintings, pottery, glass, ornaments, and more. Support local artists while checking off your Christmas shopping list. Menu for November 15, 2017 Slow Roasted Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing and Gravy, Green Beans, Rolls, Salad, Pumpkin and Pecan Pie Name: Phone: *Benediction Jude 1:24-25 (8:30) Mr. Kersh (11:00) Bishop Subodh C. Mondal Amount: Reservation is for one week only. *Postlude Ye Servants of God arr. Alec Wyton 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) The flowers on the altar today are in honor and memory of our veterans and all those who go in harm s way to protect us. Thank you and may God bless and protect you all. *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. 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 NOVEMBER 12, 2017 This Week s Activities Sunday, November 12, :15am Children s SS Teacher Breakfast Mtg. Rm 223 9:30am Coffee Fellowship Grand Hall 12:00pm Youth Parent Meeting Youth Hall 4:00pm Lay Ministry Meeting Rm 102 4:30pm Youth Choir Sanctuary 5:30pm Disciple 1 5:30pm Youth Fellowship Youth Hall 6:00pm Drama Tech Rehearsal 6:30pm Wesley Ringers Sanctuary Monday, November 13, :30am Disciple 3 6:15pm UMM Dinner and Meeting 7:30pm Drama Dress Rehearsal 7:00pm SPR Meeting 7:30pm Adult Volleyball Rm 102 Heritage Hall Gym Tuesday, November 14, :30am Disciple 1 7:30pm Boy Scout Troop 77 Meeting Scout Hall Wednesday, November 15, :30am WOW (Weekly Oxygen for Women) 9:30am UMW Executive Board Meeting 5:00pm Midweek Communion Service Rm 238 Rm 102 Grand Hall 5:00pm Covenant Kids Rm 223 5:30pm Midweek Meal 6:15pm Midweek Program 6:15pm Children s Choirs 6:15pm Blessing Bags Various Youth Lobby 6:15pm Go Forth Women's Devotional Rm 239 6:30pm Christian Believer 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Young Adult Bible Study (YABS) 8:00pm 9.35 Band Rehearsal Thursday, November 16, 2017 Sanctuary Rm T01 1:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep Kitchen 7:30pm Sanders Family Christmas 7:30pm Evening WOW Friday, November 17, :00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery 7:30pm Sanders Family Christmas Saturday, November 18, :00pm Sanders Family Christmas r G k a O Sunday, Dec. 17, :30 & 7 p.m. Refreshments will be servedin Grand Hall 30 minutes prior to doors opening for scheduled performances. NEWS s a m t s i r h C at ove Rm 101 Away The program will feature the ensembles of Oak Grove United Methodist Church with guest, Mr. Timothy Miller, Tenor. These musicians, accompanied by orchestra, will provide an opportunity to experience the Advent and Christmas Season through both the classics and your favorite carols. Nursery is available by reservation. Contact Tricia Fazio (tfazio@ogumc.org). Please pick up free tickets through the church office or during Midweek on Wednesday evenings in. Congratulations to Our Newest Foster Parents We are excited to announce that the Hardy family (Will, Michelle, Charlie, Emily) and the Wagner family (Brian, Neisha, Andrew, Matthew) have been officially approved to be foster parents through the United Methodist Children s Home! If you would like more information about the best ways to support our foster parents or how to become a foster parent yourself, please contact Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org). Foster Care Informational Meeting with On Tuesday, November 28, at 6:30 p.m. in Grand Hall, we will have a meeting for everyone interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent or providing support services to foster parents. Come learn about the great ministry of our United Methodist Children s Home and how you can help provide hope for a child. For more information or to reserve your spot, please Denise Varnadoe (denise@varnadoe.net). To reserve childcare (tfazio@ogumc.org). OAK GROVE November is the month that we recognize and extend our utmost gratitude to those brave American men and women who put on a uniform and put themselves in the line of fire for their neighbors, their nation, and for free people everywhere. Join us Monday, November 13, at 6:15 p.m. in as our guest speaker, Adm. Jim McGarrah, RADM, CEC, USN (Ret) shares Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 stories of adventure on the high seas under extreme circumstanc6:15 p.m., es. Bring your family and friends, and show the veterans in your life that we appreciate their service. MENU: country fried steak and gravy, white rice, buttered broccoli, green salad, yeast rolls, beverage, and dessert. $8.00. RESERVATIONS are required and can be made by calling the church office ( ), signing up in Sunday School classes, the 9.35 service, Grand Hall, or Midweek by close of business Friday, Nov. 10.

5 Christmas Tree Delivery/Tree Sales Begin Saturday, November 25, 2017 Please volunteer for the 2017 Youth Christmas Tree Youth Christmas Tree Lot Mondays Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. Thursdays Fridays, 5-8 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sundays, noon - 5 p.m. lot sales! Each volunteer time slot needs to have two adult volunteers to help oversee the workers for each shift. Sign up online (ogumc.org). REMINDER: Youth Parent Meeting, Sunday, November 12, at 12 p.m. in Youth Hall. OAK GROVE Welcome in the Christmas season with the Drama Ministry! It s December 1941, and America is going to war. So is Dennis Sanders of the Sanders Family Singers. Join Pastor Oglethorpe and the rest of the Sanders family as they send Dennis off with hilarious and touching stories and 25 Southern Gospel Christmas favorites. Sanders Family Christmas, the sequel to the ever-popular Smoke on the Mountain, runs November 16 and 17, at 7:30 p.m. and November 18, at 4 p.m. Tickets ($10) are on sale Sunday and Wednesday. Barbecue Proceeds Meeting The United Methodist Men (UMM) will hold a budget meeting inviting church members and staff to make a presentation for funding from the Barbecue proceeds on Sunday, November 19, 2017, at 12:15 p.m. in room 102. Written requests are also accepted and should be submitted to the UMM by Wednesday, November 15. We invite the entire church to participate as they helped us earn the money by buying and selling tickets and working at the Barbecue. The UMM wishes to thank all who participated in this year's Barbecue, an event of service and fellowship. Please submit your requests to Clayton Webster (webs4740@bellsouth.net) or Bull Wallace (willwalljr@yahoo.com). Christmas is a time of joy, but sometimes recent loss, life struggles, or memories from the past can cloud the joy of Christmas. Our Service of Hope offers people the opportunity to be honest about the difficult feelings that are stirring at the holidays while claiming the hope we have in the Christ who comes at Christmas. Please invite friends and family to join you for this Service of Hope. Oak Grove Memorials IN HONOR TO THE CHILDREN S MINISTRY IN HONOR OF Savannah Grace Morris by Ginger Thomas TO THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL for Table and Chairs by Susan Widmayer TO THE BLESSING Wallace & Beth Moreman by Bull & Lynda Wallace IN MEMORY TO THE MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF Lisa Bowling by Virginia & Courtney Williams Geraldine & Edward Najjar by Paula Dorough Sunday, December 3, p.m. to 5 p.m. Grand Hall and Grand Lawn Kids can prepare for Christmas by making creative gifts for all the important people in their lives! Parents Grandparents Family Friends Teachers Neighbors Kids of all ages can create presents for others to show thanks and praise for God s great gift on Christmas Day. We will also celebrate with a bounce house, hot chocolate, and Christmas cookies! Invite friends and neighbors to join us! Sponsored by Oak Grove UMC Children s Ministry Team Dr. Subodh C. Mondal, Bishop of the Delhi Conference of the Indian Methodist Church, will speak to the Christian Fellowship class on Sunday, November 12, 9:45 a.m., room 236. All are welcome!

6 PLEASE PRAY FOR Virginia Whittemore November 7, 2017 In the Hospital Sadie Rambler Scottish Rite NICU New Concerns Barbara Peeler New to Care Facilities June Row Budd Terrace Jimmie Jones Pruitt Healthcare (Lawrenceville) Mary Dell Robert Manor Care Continued Prayers... Flo Baker, Bill Barnette, Gene Carroll, Bonnie Chislett, Bill Cole, Nancy Crovatt, Liz Darden, John Garver, Susan Greene, Charlie Hamilton, Shannon Johnson, Suzi Lawrence, Dick Maise, Buddy McCloud, Bill McCoy, Lee McFall, Mary Ann McMichael, Julene Miller, Dick Muth, Cindy Mynatt, Jeannine Nash, Bill Peck, Elizabeth Pentecost, George Riley, Ray Roper, Mildred Schrepple, Karen Smith, Flo Strobhert, Chick Sward, Paul Tuggle, Bill Walsh, Stacy Welch, Rob White, Gene Worth M I DW E E November 15, 2017 Midweek Communion K covenant Children s Bible Study 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 2, 2018) are encouraged. Menu for November 15, 2017 Slow Roasted Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing and Gravy, Green Beans, Rolls, Salad, Pumpkin and Pecan Pie Join with our Caring for Clarkston Ministry to provide Baked Goods to Refugee Families We need groups (Sunday school classes, Circles, Covenant groups, D groups) or individuals to sign up to bake items and deliver them to the youth kitchen by 5 p.m. on Friday, December 1. Specifications: Homemade cookies OR brownies (no cakes please) are requested. Treats should be nut free. Please package in closed containers or on a sturdy paper plate bagged in a gallon ziplock bag. Each plate should contain a dozen treats. We need about 130 plates of cookies or brownies to distribute to each family that we serve on December 2 as a special Christmas gift. Past C4C guests have been delighted by this special gesture from Oak Grove members! Please visit the church website to sign up (ogumc.org). This will help us be sure we have enough treats to share holiday cheer. Thank you for your help in spreading Christ s love this Christmas! New to Homebound... Jesse Barrow, Bill Mann, Edna Mann Patsy Rakestraw, Emily Strickland 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 Sympathy... Oak Grove extends its deepest sympathy to Nora Harris on the death of her sister, Julie Monahan. New Baby... Congratulations to Josibeth Phillips and DJ Land on the birth of their daughter Sarah Josephine Land on October 29, The proud grandmother is Sally Chapman Phillips. The Friendship Circle Meeting Wednesday, November a.m., room 102 Project of month: disposable diapers, sizes 4, 5, or 6 for the foster children placed through our United Methodist Children s Home. Hand-crafted items for sale paintings, pottery, glass, ornaments, and more. Support local artists while checking off your Christmas shopping list. Calling all Oak Grove artists and crafters! The Holiday Market is coming back to Midweek on Wednesday, November 15. Help us spread the word to other local artists! For more information or to reserve a table at this year s Market, contact Priscilla Janowski (priscilla.- janowski@gmail.com or ). No Midweek dinner or programs Nov. 22 due to Thanksgiving! OPEN HOUSE All parents of Kindergarten through rising 8th grade students are invited to an Open House at Intown Community School (2059 Lavista Road, Atlanta) Thursday, November 30, at 9:30 a.m. You will have an opportunity to see student curriculum and work, meet teachers, hear from current parents, and ask questions. Contact scrist@intownschool.org or for details or to RSVP. Our Presence November 1, 2017 Chapel Communion 24 Our Presence November 5, 2017 Church School 474 8:30 Service 123 9:35 Service :00 Service 423 5:30 Youth Fellowship 75 Total Worship this Week /12/17 Our Offerings Received to date Needed to date $2,022, $2,194, Over/Under ($172,195.21) DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTS Phase 1 Given to date: $6,369, Phase 2 Given to date: $674,356.41

7 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, Ed Hong, Sonny McCoy, John McMillen, Hugh Means, Jonathan Merrill, Bob Pratt, Tim Ramsey, Bill Rembert, Michael Smith, Clayton Webster, Barbara Woolard, Hank Woolard Altar Guild: Regina Haynes, Sally Houghton Children s Church: Ed and Leslie Flowers 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 article to appear in the following week s bulletin. 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! Our Worship Times 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 Pastors 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. 226 Rev. Mary Lou Gilbert Pastor to Senior Adults Dr. Dana Everhart Theologian in Residence Our Program Staff Dale Smith Executive Director ext. 225 Pam Reynolds Director of Finance ext. 224 Kim Cody Children s Ministry ext. 218 Ed Scruggs Music Ministry ext. 226 Leanne Herrmann Organist Andy Webb Youth Ministry ext. 202 Atticus Hicks Dir. of Contemporary Worship ext. 208 Our Church Information Church Office Office Hours 9 a.m. 5 p.m. M F Emergency Contact After Hours ext. 9 Address 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA Website Our Schools Oak Grove Christian School YCS (Young Children s School) Our Elected Officers Church Council Chair Trustees (Property) Finance SPR (Personnel) Lay Leader Discipleship Invitation Service Building Nurture John McMillen Randy Thrower Andy Kroll Laura Hall Gil Kersh Angela & Dusty Schaffner Rhiannon Brusco Tony and Joye Callaway Cathy Huffines Hollie Meglio Check the Oak Grove website for up-to-the-minute news on all events: Make Sure You Stay in Constant Contact Information on our ministries, news, and upcoming events is shared through our Constant Contact weekly congregational . If your address changes during the year, please contact Diane O'Steen, Membership/Database Admin., (dosteen@ogumc.org or ext.221)