8:30 and 11a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP

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1 January 27, 2019 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

2 January 27, :30 and 11a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP Third Sunday after Epiphany Gathering Music Benedictus Qui Venit Ludwig van Beethoven arr. Allen James Welcome and Announcements (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.) Call to Worship (11:00) Praise the Lord from Judas Maccabeus G. F. Handel Chancel Choir *Hymn of Praise Love Divine, All Loves Excelling UMH 384 *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed Dr. Amy Morgan 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. *Gloria Patri UMH 71 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Trio Woke Up This Morning Evelyn-Simpsom Carrington Mr. Jack Moore, Tenor; Mr. Randy Thrower, Baritone; Mr. Darryl Franklin, Baritone A Morning Prayer and The Lord s Prayer Dr. Morgan 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 What Wondrous Love is This arr. Mark Hayes *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 Help Us Accept Each Other UMH 560 Tune: Lead On, O King Eternal (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 Anthem (11:00) This Is My Father s World arr. Dan Goeller Chancel Choir Sacrament of Holy Baptism (11:00) Zachary Allen Miller Dr. Glenn Ethridge Dr. Morgan Members of the household of God, I commend Zachary to your love and care. Do all in your power to increase his faith, confirm his hope, and perfect his in love. We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome you in Christian love. As members together with you in the body of Christ and in this congregation of The United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. Scripture 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 Ms. Ann Marney Because of this decision we don t evaluate people by what they have or how they look. We looked at the Messiah that way once and got it all wrong, as you know. We certainly don t look at him that way anymore. Now we look inside, and what we see is that anyone united with the Messiah gets a fresh start, is created new. The old life is gone; a new life burgeons! Look at it! All this comes from the God who settled the relationship between us and him, and then called us to settle our relationships with each other. God put the world square with himself through the Messiah, giving the world a fresh start by offering forgiveness of sins. God has given us the task of telling everyone what he is doing. We re Christ s representatives. God uses us to persuade men and women to drop their differences and enter into God s work of making things right between them. We re speaking for Christ himself now: Become friends with God; he s already a friend with you. The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Paraphrase from The Message Sermon All Things New: Dr. Glenn Ethridge New Purpose *Sending Hymn Christ for the World We Sing UMH 568 (Those who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.) *Benediction Dr. Ethridge *Postlude Chorale Postlude German Melody arr. Roger C. Wilson *Congregation stand as able. UMH: United Methodist Hymnal / TFWS: The Faith We Sing Large print hymnals and hearing assistance devices are available from an usher. Children s worship bags are available in the Narthex and Parlor side door. Nursery care is available in room 123.

4 Oak Grove Thank you, Volunteers! NEWS A huge thank you goes to the 50 volunteers who did clean-up and repairs on our project house in Decatur. It was a great weekend. Mark your calendars for next year! January 27, 2019 Lunch Bunch 8:15am Nursery Opens Rm 123 8:30am Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:30am Sunday School Various 9:30am Coffee Fellowship Grand Hall 10:45am Modern Worship 11:00am Traditional Worship Sanctuary Choir Rm 218 5:30pm Youth Fellowship Youth Hall 5:30pm Disciple 2 (Howard) 6:30pm Wesley Ringers Rehearsal Rm 222 Monday, January 28, :00am Church Bridge 7:30pm Adult Volleyball 8:00am Staff Retreat: Corporate Culture Rm 207 9:30am Wednesday Morning Women s Group Rm 238 9:30am Disciple 2 (Veres) Grand Hall 6:15pm Midweek Program 6:15pm Blessing Bags 6;15pm Youth Midweek Activities Youth Lobby 6:15pm Go Forth Women's Devotional Group 6:15pm Blessing Bags 6:15pm Midweek Book Club 6:30pm Jesus In the Gospels (Disciple) 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 8:00pm Modern Band Rehearsal 7:30pm Evening WOW 12:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery 9:00am Caring for Clarkston (C4C) Honduras Mission Team Return Youth Hall Rm 131 Youth Lobby Rm 205 Sunday, February 3, 2019 Noon 2:30 p.m. Sanctuary Thursday, January 31, 2019, :00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep $10 Dinner Included 5:30pm Midweek Meal Away Away Away Where: B Y GO You are invited to a very special time of fellowship and spiritual development at our first women's in-house retreat. Speakers and small group discussions will challenge us all to consider what it means to be: Called Up By God. Includes dinner and live entertainment featuring Bad Girls of the Bible. Childcare is available by reservation (nursery@ogumc.org). Rm 238 Wednesday, January 30, s ian inth Cor 3:18 3:30 to 6:00 p.m., Scout Hall 6:30pm Grief Recovery Group L ED Sunday, February 10, :30pm Scouting Troop 77 5:00pm Midweek Communion Service Speakers and Small group Discussions will challenge women to consider what it means to be: Rm 101 9:30am Disciple 4 (Hicks) Saturday, February 2, 2019 Make your reservations at the church office ( ), on the website (ogumc.org), or on sign-up sheets. The $9 fee for lunch will be received at the door. Heritage Hall Gym Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Friday, February 1, 2019 We heard the Irish tunes played and sung by these extraordinary musicians last spring, and back by popular demand, we will enjoy their LOVE SONGS on February 5, Bring your sweetheart and enjoy a tasty lunch and lovely program! UP 4:30pm Youth Choir Tuesday, February 5, 11:30 a.m. D Parklng Lot CA L 8:00am Blood Drive Women's Ukulele Society In-house RETREAT This Week s Activities of Decatur Sunday, January 27, 2019 Parent drop off in Room 234 for lunch (pizza, fruit, and dessert) then travel to Midtown Bowl. Parent Pick up: Church Portico $15 per child and a pair of Cost: adult socks for missions. Don t forget to wear socks!!! RSVP on the Church website ( by Thursday, January 30. Registration closes after 22 participants. For more information contact Stephanie (smitchell@ogumc.org).

5 Grades 6 through 12 YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Sunday, January 27 5:30-7:30 p.m. Youth Hall NO YOUTH FELLOWSHIP on Sunday, February 3, due to the Super Bowl. Caring for Clarkston Meet in the Youth Lobby on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 9 a.m. Confirmation Retreat Recap Our Confirmation Retreat was a big success! 44 confirmands went to Camp Glisson in Dahlonega, GA for a time of learning, worship, and spiritual growth. Despite all the rain we all had a great time! Confirmands learned about church history, being engaged in the community, what United Methodists believe, and got to share their own personal stories through the visual medium of stole making. The retreat was capped off by a very special time of worship led by Mary Lou Gilbert and Joseph McBrayer. Thank you Oak Grove for your prayers and support, with special thanks to our volunteers and staff who went on the retreat! Look for Confirmands with Soup Pots, Feb. 3 This year Atlanta hosts the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 3. The Confirmation class of 2019 would like to commemorate this important event by doing something to give back to the Atlanta community, The Souper Bowl of Caring! On Sunday, February 3, Confirmation students will hold soup pots before and after all three services, and will be asking for a monetary donation. All donations go to support local missions in our community. Please support our students and this community by graciously giving during the Souper Bowl. Oak Grove Memorials IN HONOR TO THE CHILDREN S HOME IN HONOR OF Ding Lau s birthday by Lilyc Lau IN MEMORY TO THE TRADITIONAL MUSIC FUND IN MEMORY OF Paul Tuggle by Beverly Bremer Silver Shop Paul & Harriet Tuggle by Ed & Jeanine Andrews LIBRARY NEWS: COMING IN FEBRUARY February is Black History Month. Bookshelves on the wall to the right as you enter the library (adjacent to the computer) will feature relevant books for adults, junior readers, and young children. We encourage our patrons to utilize this opportunity to discover the many fine books offered as we celebrate Black History Month. HELP GOOD SAM Christian School Needs After School Teacher The Oak Grove Christian School is hiring for an After School Assistant Teacher. The hours are from 2 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position requires supervising four and five year olds with activities, snacks. and playground. The job requires someone 18 years or older who has some experience working with young children. Please contact Barbara Naish ( or bnaish@ogumc.org). OCHRISTIAN SCHO L New Nursery Supervisor: The Children s Ministry staff is excited to announce our new Nursery Supervisor, Claire Metzloff! Claire and her husband, Scott, have been members at Oak Grove for several years and are active in the Go Forth Sunday School class. They are Claire Metzloff parents to Emerson, Cabell, Susan, and Eliza. Claire has a heart for little ones and has served as a former VBS director, on the Children s Ministry Team, as Nursery Coordinator for VBS, and Sunday School teacher. She is passionate about providing a loving and safe environment for nursery children. Please join us in welcoming Claire! Spreading Christ s love through quality healthcare to those in need. The United Methodist Women announces a new mission to support The Good Samaritan Health Center in Atlanta. The Center, founded by Dr. William Warren, offers medical, dental, health education, mental health, and social services. Patients pay on a reduced sliding fee scale based on income. The UMW is requesting these TRAVEL SIZE items that will be provided to the patients at the center: Toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, body wash, shampoo, wipes, bath soap, deodorant, washcloths, feminine products, hand-sanitizer. Please place in cabinet marked HELP GOOD SAM in the hallway near.

6 PLEASE PRAY FOR In the Hospital Gail Irvin Piedmont Jim Hicks Emory University Neil Sampson Piedmont Kirby Smith Emory Midtown New Concerns Carroll Ball Dorothy Olson New to Care Facilities Gay Denham Budd Terrace George Wilkerson Grace Healthcare Continued Prayers... Annie Ruth Anderson, Flo Baker, Carroll Ball, Louis Barksdale, Bill Barnette, Lisa Callaway, Keren Clay, Ethan Cook, Charlie Darden, Liz Darden, Tricia Fazio, Tony Frilingos, John Garver, Charlie Hamilton, Amy Hanson, Jim Hicks, Dot Malone, Leslie McBee, Mary Ann McMichael, Cindy Mynatt, Jeannine Nash, Dorothy Olson, Margaret Panter, Mary Dell Robert, Nancy Rodgers, June Row, Linda Lee Saye, Elizabeth Schroeder, Debbie Seligman, Donna Sherrill, Ann Shirk, Karen Smith, Chick Sward, Bob Unger, Al Walker, Joyce Walsh, Jane Webster, Rob White, Betty Jo Williams, Hank Williams, Gene Worth, Carol Wright Homebound... For a complete listing of homebound members, please contact the church office. Serving in Our Armed Forces... AE Hugh McCulloh Hope (Mac), Petty Officer Steven Jones, 1LT Thomas E. Penland, SSgt. Joshua Portwood, Cdr. Andrew Pruiett, Col. Janet Seufert Caitlin and Anthony Fox, Liam and Lachlan Amy and Cameron Myers, Clyde and Loftin M I Midweek Communion DW E covenant E Children s Bible Study 5 to 5:30 p.m. 5 to 5:45 p.m. 5-7 p.m. Nursery open Room 134 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 April 24, 2019) are encouraged. Menu for January 30, 2019 Pork Tenderloin with Scalloped Apples, Mashed Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Rolls, Salad Bar, Klondike Bars 6:15 p.m. Program The Theology of Hymns: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing K screamfree PARENTING Part 2 Monday, February 11 6:15 p.m., Eric & Santa Owen Music, Missions, and Sharing God's Love Eric and Santa Owen return to Oak Grove to share stories of their ministry in the Virgin Islands. Their team worked to help victims of Hurricanes Irma and Maria rebuild their lives. Come learn more about these mission efforts as we also enjoy an evening of music and singing just in time for Valentine s Day. RESERVATIONS: by noon, Thursday, February 7. Sign up online (ogumc.org), by phone ( ), or on sign-up sheets. MENU: garden salad, meat loaf, mashed potatoes, fried okra, yeast rolls, red velvet cake, and beverage. COST: $9.00. Our Presence January 16, 2019 Midweek Communion 29 Our Presence January 20, 2019 Church School 419 8:30 Service :45 Service :00 Service 359 Total Worship this Week 820 1/21/19 Our Offerings Received to date Needed to date $214, $125, Over/Under $89, DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTS Phase 2 Given to date: $2,850, MIDWEEK RESERVATION Lay Ministers Needed We are currently in need of a few more caring people to visit people in our congregation who are homebound or recovering from a long term illness. Lay Ministers set their own visiting schedule and receive training. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org). Wednesdays: Jan. 30 Feb. 27 6:15 7 p.m. Room 104 Scream Free Parenting teaches parents how to keep their cool and guide their children through life in a way that creates close, loving family relationships. Learn how to help your children become the adults you dream they can be. The first class will be a review of material covered in the fall. February classes will introduce four new parenting principles. Amy Morgan will facilitate. Please register online at and include any children that will need childcare in your reservation. Workbooks will be available for $10. Name: Phone: Amount: Reservation is for January 30 Standing Reservation Place a number in the space(s) below of the type of meal you wish to reserve: Adult Meal ($9) Youth Meal, ($8) ages Child Meal, ages 3-11 ($7) 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 ($25) OR One adult and two or more children 11 years of age or under ($18).

7 Today s Worship Servants Sound: Stan Taylor Usher Captain: John Weatherford Ushers: Scott Bazemore, Tom Branch, Harold Chambliss, Ed Flowers, Jeff Jeffares, Bryan Kemp, J. C. McBee, Ed McCarvey, Connie Mebane, Jay Merchant, David Morgan, David Pearce, Ruth Primm Penland, Avery Severt, Bill Spinks, Mike Ulven, Bob Varnadoe, Brian Wagner, Bob Walton, John Weatherford, Hank Williams Altar Guild: Ann Benton, Paige Henry, Becky Mynatt, Cindy Mynatt Children s Church: Kim Cody and Stephanie Mitchell Our Worship Times 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Various 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Ends 10:45 a.m. Modern 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. 212 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 Director of Children s Ministry ext. 218 Bryan Bontrager Director of Youth Ministry ext. 202 Edgar Scruggs Director of Music Ministry ext. 226 Leanne Herrmann Organist Atticus Hicks Director of Modern Worship ext. 208 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! 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) 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) OAK GROVE ROAD DECATUR, GEORGIA 30033