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1 November 13, 2016 LAITY SUNDAY Laity Sunday For declares the We often get told how important it is to have a plan. Try to build a house or an airplane without one and you can imagine that things don t work out so well. We have many jobs that revolve around helping us to make plans: wedding planner, financial planner, city planner. These all point to the truth that having plans is indeed important, and we can see their value in many aspects of life. And yet, you don t have to live this life all that long to see the clear evidence that things don t always work out as we had planned. The promotion doesn t happen, the knee will require surgery, or the new job is in a different city. But we see the words of Jeremiah and we remember the saying, God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life. Could it be that God s plans are sometimes radically different than our own? plans to PROSPER you and not to harm you, PLANS to give you Hope and a Jeremiah 29:11 In times when our own plans turn out to be a mess, God calls us to put our trust in Him. We do not need to fear, but rather through faith with prayer and thanksgiving we trust in God to lead us. As we look to the future of our own lives and our collective lives as God s church at Oak Grove, let us remember that although we would be poor stewards to approach the future without a plan, we ultimately place our trust in God and ask for guidance in both difficult and easy times. Gil Kersh Lay Leader

2 8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP November 13, 2016 Laity Sunday Welcome and Announcements (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.) Mr. Gil Kersh, Lay Leader Prelude Nocturne Franz von Blon Mr. James Armfield, Piano Call to Worship (11:00) Come, Let Us Sing (Psalm 95) Terry D. Taylor Celebrate Choir Ms. Maris Mann, Conductor Ms. Robyn Sjogren, Conductor Ms. Leanne Herrman, Accompanist *Hymn of Praise Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing UMH 400 *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed (8:30) Mr. Campbell McMillan (11:00) Ms. Annalyn Smith 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. Jonathan Merrill (11:00) Mr. Tony Callaway 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 There Is a Time Craig Courtney Mr. Sam Wiley, Tenor *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 *Hymn of Preparation How Firm a Foundation UMH 529 (At the 11:00 a.m. service, children are invited to come forward during the hymn.) Children s Time (11:00) Ms. Whitney Payne (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 in room 206.) Anthem Down to the River to Pray/ Mary McDonald Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying Youth Choir Laity Sunday Observance Mr. Kersh Scripture Proverbs 3: 5-6 Mr. Carson Wiggins Reflections Ms. Michele Ross Thanksgiving at Midweek, Featuring our Youth! This year s Thanksgiving program at Midweek will feature several of our Youth sharing about those things in life for which they are most thankful. NO Midweek meal or programs on November 23. Menu for Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 Slow Roasted Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans, Rolls, Salad Bar, Pumpkin and Pecan Pie Scripture Isaiah 41: 9-10 Mr. Wiggins Name: Reflections Ms. Sylvia Babu Phone: Scripture Philippians 4: 6-7 Mr. Wiggins Amount: Reservation is for one week only. Reflections Mr. Kersh Date: Standing reservation every week through May 3, 2017: *Sending Hymn Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah UMH 127 Place a number in the space(s) below of the type of meal you wish to reserve: *Benediction Mr. Kersh Adult Meal ($8) *Postlude Classical Postlude Robert Hughes Youth Meal, ages ($7) Child Meal, ages 3-11 ($6) Children under 3 (free) How many? *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. 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 November 13, 2016 Meet Our New Bishop! November 13, 3:30 p.m. We have a great opportunity to meet Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson. She will be visiting with the Atlanta-Emory District laity at Inman Park UMC on Sunday, November 13 at 3:30 p.m. This will be a town hall type event where she will receive questions, and share with us her heart and vision for our conference. Inman Park UMC is located at 1015 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA All are invited to attend to meet and hear from our new Bishop. OAK GROVE November Monday, Nov p.m. Calling all active military and retired veterans from all years and all branches of service for our Veterans Day Celebration on November 14. The Oak Grove United Methodist Men are excited to welcome Dr. Paige Joyner from Wreaths Across America, an organization that places wreaths on the graves of our American heroes every Christmas holiday season. Our dinner is at 6 p.m., followed by the presentation of checks to the various service projects and committees we support through the Barbecue. At 7 p.m., Dr. Joyner will make her presentation. Let s have great support for our church-wide and local veterans. Don t miss this fabulous evening. Church Office Closed for Thanksgiving December p.m. Children s Christmas Around the World December 4 4 p.m. Service of Hope December 18 4:30 & 7 p.m. Christmas at Oak Grove December 24 3 p.m. Children s Service 5 p.m. Contemporary Candlelight Service in Fellowship Hall 5 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Service in Sanctuary 8 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Service in Sanctuary December 25 10:30 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary No Sunday School, no Nursery, no Children s Church December Church Office Closed January 1 10:30 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary No Sunday School Nursery and Children s Church available January 2 Oak Grove s Holiday Schedule Church Office Closed UMM 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 Sunday, November 20, at 12:15 p.m. in room 236. Written requests are also accepted and should be submitted to the UMM by Wednesday, November 16. We invite the entire church to participate, as they helped us earn the money. The UMM wishes to thank all who participated in this year s Barbecue. SANCTUARY IS OPEN Thursdays December 8, 15, and 22 7 to 9 p.m. Advent and Christmas will be here before we know it! As your calendar starts to fill up with shopping, parties, and travel, take a little time to breathe at Oak Grove! The Sanctuary will be decorated for the season, and you are invited to come on Thursdays December 8, 15, and 22, for Time to Breathe, a quiet time to relax, pray, and reflect on the season. Mark your calendars now; this is a wonderful opportunity to invite someone to Oak Grove! For more information, contact Carson Wiggins or Rev. Susan Allen Grady. It s Angel Tree Time! Once again we have the opportunity to make Christmas a little brighter for families in our Angel tree area. Our gifts will support families through DFCS, the United Methodist Children s Home, the Carrie Steel Pitts Home, Murphy-Harpst Children s Centers, and New American Pathways. You can help sponsor a child by visiting the table in the portico commons beginning November 27, or by contacting Phil Perry ( or philipperry@bellsouth.net).

5 Confirmation Parent Lunch TODAY! Reminder there will be a meeting for parents of Confirmands today in Youth Hall from noon to 1 p.m. This is a parent only meeting. Lunch will be served. Please join us to learn more about the Confirmation process and expectations. We will also collect payments ($175) for those who have not paid. Please contact Andy Webb (awebb@ogumc.org) if you have any questions. Christmas Tree Lot O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! How we love thee! And the youth love selling them to support our youth programs! We are back in the BBQ lot this year. Trees will be delivered on Saturday, November 26, and the sale will start as soon as they are unloaded. Small trees (6-7 ft.) are $55; medium trees (7-8 ft.) are $65; large trees (8-9 ft.) are $85; and wreaths are $25. If you would like to help set up the tree lot on Sunday, November 20, help unload on Saturday, November 26, or help sell trees, please visit and register. Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Potluck November 20 Help celebrate Thanksgiving the Charlie Brown way! Join us for a potluck dinner at Youth Fellowship on Sunday, November 20, at 5:30 p.m. in Youth Hall. Bring a Peanuts-inspired side dish (popcorn, toast, jelly beans), a more traditional side (mashed potatoes, green beans, sweet potatoes, dressing, mac & cheese), or a dessert (pumpkin pie, brownies). We ll provide a meat and drinks. Pick-up at 7:30 p.m. The Advent Market is Coming Back to Midweek December 14, 2016 Advent Market Calling all Oak Grove artists and crafters! The Advent Market is coming back to Midweek on Wednesday, December 14. We will offer a variety of hand-crafted items, such as paintings, pottery, glass, ornaments, and more. Mark your calendars this is a great opportunity to support local artists while checking off your Christmas shopping list. And please help us spread the word to other local artists! For more information or to reserve a table at this year s Advent Market, please contact Rev. Susan Allen Grady (sallengrady@ogumc.org or ext. 212). Journeys of Paul Trip Glenn Ethridge will lead a trip to Greece and Turkey March 28 April 7, The deadline for registration is early December, so now is the time to sign up. The trip will help you imagine Paul s missionary journeys, and you will see some of the greatest cities of the ancient world. You will visit Athens, Corinth, and Philippi. The tour is primarily a land tour but it also includes a three day cruise in the Greek Isles, where you will see Mykonos, Crete, Patmos, and Santorini. These hilly cities on the Mediterranean are every bit as beautiful in person as they are on the post cards. Our trip concludes with a trip to Istanbul, where you will see The Blue Mosque, one of the most important sites in the Muslim world, and the stunning Hagia Sophia. Although there are no more informational meetings, Glenn is happy to speak to anyone individually (gethridge@ogumc.org or ). Brochures are also available upon request. Oak Grove Memorials IN MEMORY TO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF All Saints of Oak Grove by Virginia Whittemore Rachel Still by Don & Nell Loveless Jim & Sandra Reeder Charles Hicks Jean Williams Blackie Scott Neese Betty Whatley by Jim & Sandra Reeder Gladys Rhodes Brenda Calhoun Geraldine Goss Emma Cook Circle-Hopewell UMC Max Neese Blackie Scott Neese Don & Nell Loveless Jamalyn Cannon United Methodist Children s Home Flea Market Shopping Did you know our United Methodist Children's Home store is open on days when there is no Flea Market? The store is open every Thursday morning from 9 a.m. until noon! There will be two "special openings" on November 19, and December 17, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Don't miss these more leisurely shopping dates. Be sure to bring your own shopping bags! The UMCH needs our help and there are bargains to be found!" Guest Speakers Sundays 9:45 a.m. You are invited to the Christian Fellowship Sunday school class (9:45 a.m., room 236) to hear lessons from several excellent guest speakers during November. November 13: Dr. Curt Lindquist (Reinhardt College) Individuals of Faith: Cicely Saunders - Founder of Hospice November 20: Dr. Andrew Zangwill (Ahavath Achim Synagogue) Do Jews Confess Their Sins?

6 PLEASE PRAY FOR George Nash November 2, 2016 Care Facilities For a complete list of persons in care facilities, please contact the church office. Continued Prayers... Cherrie Baskette, Beth Benefield, Dottie Bonnell, Sara Bowles, Lisa Bowling, Bill Cole, Nancy Crovatt, Liz Darden, Sherry Farr-Mus, Jim Golden, Charlie Hamilton, Valerie Harper, Dot King, Carol Linder, Michele Lindner, John Long, Fred Lott, Maurice Maige, Nell McCuen, Lee McFall, Dick Muth, Cindy Mynatt, Jeannine Nash, Anne Patterson, Dan Riedford, Ray Roper, June Row, Kristen Sanders, Karen Smith, Chick Sward, Dawn Thomas, Elaine Thurston, Paul Tuggle, Jane Webster, Rob White, Pete Williams, 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 Sympathy... Etta Mae Youmans on the death of her grandson, James Paul Johnson IV. November 16, 2016 Chapel Communion 5 to 5:30 p.m. covenant 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 November 16, 2016 Slow Roasted Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans, Rolls, Salad Bar, Pumpkin and Pecan Pie Program 6:15 p.m. Thanksgiving at Midweek, Featuring our Youth! This year s Thanksgiving program at Midweek will feature several of our Youth sharing about those things in life for which they are most thankful. NO Midweek meal or programs on November 23., THIS WEEK S ACTIVITIES Oak Grove Office Hours 9 a.m. 5 p.m. M F Sunday, November 13, :30am Coffee Fellowship Grand Hall 4:30pm Youth Choir Choir Rm 201/218 5:30pm Disciple 1 Rm 216/237 5:30pm Youth Fellowship Youth Hall Monday, November 14, :30am Disciple 2 Rm 216/237 6:00pm UMM Meeting Fellowship Hall 7:00pm SPR Meeting Rm 102 7:30pm Adult Volley Ball Heritage Hall Gym Tuesday, November 15, :30am Disciple 1 Rm 102 3:00pm Senior Adult Council Rm 102 6:30pm Grief Sharing Group Rm 219/238 7:30pm Aerobics Class Heritage Hall Gym Wednesday, November 16, :30am WOW: Weekly Oxygen for Women Rm 219/238 10:00am UMW Friendship Circle Rm 102 5:00pm Chapel Communion Service Sanctuary 5:00pm Covenant Kids Rm 202/223 5:30pm Midweek Meal Fellowship Hall 6:00pm Youth Activities Youth Hall 6:15pm Blessing Bags Grand Hall 6:15pm Midweek Program Fellowship Hall 6:15pm Children s Choirs Various 6:15pm Midweek Book Club Rm 114/136 6:30pm Young Adult Bible Study Rm T01 6:30pm Disciple 4 Rm 217/236 6:30pm Disciple 1x2 Rm 219/238 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Rm-201 7:00pm Evening WOW Parlor 7:30pm Boy Scout Troop 77 Meeting Scout Hall Thursday, November 17, :00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep Kitchen 6:30pm Pack 577 Meeting Fellowship Hall 7:30pm Aerobics Class Heritage Hall Gym 8:00pm 9.35 Band Rehearsal Fellowship Hall Friday, November 18, :00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery Away Our Presence November 2, 2016 Communion Chapel 26 Grab your passport and travel around the world to learn about Christmas traditions in countries near and far! Make fun crafts, sample cookies and hot cocoa, and visit the Manger! Invite friends and neighbors, and bring the whole family for this Christmas celebration in Oak Grove s new Grand Hall! Sponsored by OGUMC Children s Ministry Team. Please bring a donation of disposable diapers to the event. Donations will be distributed to families through the Caring4Clarkston and the United Methodist Children s Home foster care missions. Thank you for your support! Our Presence November 6, 2016 Church School 428 8:30 Service 131 9:35 Service :00 Service 355 5:30pm Youth Fellowship 110 Total Worship this Week /6/16 Our Offerings Received to date Needed to date $2,032, $2,178, Over/Under ($146,710.36) DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTS Pledged to date: $6,339, Given to date: $5,262,072.47

7 OAK GROVE NEWS S P R I N G March 24-26, 2017 November 13, 2016 Join us for a weekend full of fun, bonfires, hiking, kids activities, free time, and fellowship at Forrest Hills Mountain Resort and Retreat Center in Dahlonega, GA! Cost: $375/room double occupancy. Additional charges for children: $75 per child ages 3-11 years old, $90 per child ages 11 and up. Children under the age of 3 are free. For information on financial assistance, please contact Rev. Susan Allen Grady (sallengrady@ogumc.org). All prices include rustic motel lodging, two breakfast and two dinner meals, and bonfires each night complete with s'mores. Please note that Saturday lunch is not included and will be on your own. Sunday lunch is not included but available at Forrest Hills. Check in starts on Friday, March 24, at 3 p.m. and the retreat will end following a worship service on Sunday morning. Saturday will feature a getting you know you morning session with separate planned children s activities, lunch on your own, and an afternoon of free time to relax or explore North Georgia attractions. Forrest Hills Mountain Resort and Retreat Center is about an hour and a half north of Atlanta. It offers motel style lodging with rooms large enough for the whole family. Each lodge has a communal kitchen, living room, outdoor space, and meeting room. You will be notified of your lodge assignment prior to arrival so you can plan snacks and drinks with others in your lodge, if you'd like. Online registration opens on Monday, November 7 on the church website ( Limited spaces are available so please register early. This is going to be a fun church family weekend for all ages! January Honduras Mission Trip There are still a few spaces available on the January mission trip to the mainland of Honduras. The team will travel from January 21 28, and complete light construction projects. The cost is $1600. Anyone interested should contact Dan Morgan (chief.dmorgan@gmail.com) by November 11. Villa International Fundraiser Villa International s annual Wine and Cheese fundraiser will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2016 from 4-6 p.m. at the Carlos Ballroom located adjacent to the Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Clairmont Road. In addition to the international selection of cheeses and wines to sample, there will be a premier silent auction of travel and fine dining offerings, a tour of the Cathedral s famous mosaics and international entertainment. Villa s 2016 Global Community Service Award will be presented to former CDC researcher and longtime Villa supporter Dr. Kenneth Herrmann. Ken Herrmann is a member of St. Baratholomew s Episcopal church and a founding board member of the Toco Hills Community Alliance. Dr. Herrmann is the Father in Law of Oak Grove s organist Leanne Herrmann. Tickets are available for $100 each at or by calling For sponsorship or patron information, please contact OGUMC member Tony Callaway ( or tonycallaway@bellsouth.net). EXTRA Gloria! Christmas at Oak Grove Sunday, December 18, :30 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sanctuary of Oak Grove United Methodist Church 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, Georgia One may reserve free tickets online ( through the church office ( ), or during Midweek dinners on Wednesday evening in Fellowship Hall. Don t miss this rare opportunity to experience the Advent and Christmas seasons through both the classics and your favorite carols featuring the ensembles of Oak Grove with guest, Allegra Whitney, Soprano, accompanied by a Double Brass Ensemble, Organ, and Percussion. TICKETS GO QUICKLY. GET YOURS TODAY!

8 Hope Filled Holiday MEAL PACKING EVENT Volunteers and Donations Needed for Feed My Starving Children Friday Sunday, December 9 11, 2016 Cobb Galleria Centre Hall B Registration is now open online ( 1 MILLION meals 5,000 volunteers ONE WEEKEND We need your help to pack over 1 million meals for starving children around the world! Over the weekend of December 9-11, 2016, Feed My Starving Children is hosting its Hope Filled Holiday meal packing event at the Cobb Galleria. It's a terrific new holiday volunteer activity that everyone can enjoy, even children ages 5 and up. In just a two-hour session, you and your family and friends will have so much fun packing thousands of meals for children suffering from severe malnutrition and starvation. If you are looking for a meaningful, fun, and user-friendly volunteer opportunity for your family over the holidays, this is it! In addition to the meal-packing sessions held on Saturday and Sunday, December 10-11, we need 30 volunteers from OGUMC to help set up at the Cobb Galleria on Friday, December 9 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. OGUMC will be hosting its own Mobile Pack event in 2017, and the Hope Filled Holiday event is a great opportunity to see the entire process first-hand. If you are interested in helping with set up on December 9, please contact John Burgess (johnburgess822@gmail.com).

9 Text To Give You can text to give at anytime from anywhere you have service. It is very easy! 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 using this format $ 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, then the money will go to Operating. Designation options will change. Currently you may choose from the following case sensitive choices. Building (for the building fund), Blessing (for our ongoing mission offering). 6. If you have questions, please contact 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 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: Regina Haynes, Brenda Toebben Children s Church: Stephanie Mitchell, David 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 Director of Administration 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).