During the course of Andrew s illness we chose to give thanks for the provision of God. Having framed our experience

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1 November 22, 2015 THANKSGIVING SUNDAY This year marks a new observance of the holiday season for us. Thanksgiving is forever changed. There is an empty chair at our table, and a vacancy in our heart. Grief tempts us to say We will not observe Thanksgiving this year. No one would blame us. We could withdraw into a respectful observance of grief. Our grief forces us to remember that thanksgiving and gratitude are spiritual disciplines we choose to undertake. Gratitude is not purely a spontaneous elation for deep grace, though that is how thanksgiving works at times. A teen receiving a car for the first time erupts into euphoric thanksgiving, a new state of gratitude for all things parents provide. This state often lasts hours if not days on the heels of a car purchase. At other times, thanksgiving is a discipline. It is a lens through which we choose to view the world, and one the scripture commends to us as a spiritually healthy way of life. During the course of Andrew s illness we chose to give thanks for the provision of God. Having framed our experience around God s provision, we found ourselves grateful even in difficult days. Between the day of Andrew s death and his memorial service, I found myself experiencing deep gratitude for the friendship, kindness, and support of people we love. Thanksgiving does not always come easy, but we choose to give thanks because we believe that every moment of life is a gift from God. We believe that the love we share in our family is special, and we cherish it. We choose to give thanks because we believe that life is good, despite this and other times of sadness. We believe that the final word of our existence is not death, but it is eternal life. Thanksgiving will be different for us, but we choose to give thanks for one another, for friends, for family, for memories, and for a promised future. Glenn, Cathy, Lee, and my mother will gather around the table, and we will offer thanksgiving to God, not because it is easy, but because we have chosen to live a life of gratitude.

2 8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP November 22, 2015 Thanksgiving Sunday Gathering Music All Creatures of Our God and King Edward Broughton Welcome (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.) Dr. Glenn Ethridge *Hymn of Praise Come, Ye Thankful People, Come UMH 694 *Affirmation of Faith Psalm 100 Dr. Amy Morgan Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing. Know that the Lord is God. It is he that made us and we are his; we his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name. For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endure forever, and his faithfulness to generations. *Congregational Response UMH 84 Thank you, Lord. Thank you, Lord. Thank you, Lord. I just want to thank you, Lord. 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. Solo (11:00) Let All Things Now Living John Crowley Mr. Zac Riedford, Baritone Sacrament of Holy Baptism (11:00) Dr. Ethridge Rev. Susan Allen Grady Pierce James Blanchard, son of Rachel and Cliff Blanchard Congregational Pledge With God s help, we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that Pierce, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal. God Claims You FWS 2249 Pierce, Pierce, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you too. We this day do all agree a child of God you ll always be. Pierce, Pierce, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you too. Our Tithes & Offerings Count Your Blessings arr. Jeff Cranfill Oak Grove Orchestra

3 *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 We Gather Together UMH 131 (At the 11:00 a.m. service, children are invited to come forward during the hymn.) Children s Time (11:00) Ms. Kim Cody (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 (8:30) Let All Things Now Living John Crowley Mr. Zac Riedford, Baritone (11:00) The Old Hundredth Psalm Tune R. V. Williams Chancel Choir All people that on earth do dwell, sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with fear, His praise forth tell, come ye before Him and rejoice. O enter then His gates with praise, approach with joy His courts unto; praise, laud, and bless His name always, for it is seemly so to do. For why? the Lord our God is good; His mercy is forever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, and shall from age to age endure. Congregation: To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, the God whom heaven and earth adore, from saints and from the angel host be praise and glory evermore. Scripture Hebrews 12:28-29 Ms. Ann Marney The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Sermon Consuming Fire Dr. Ethridge *Sending Hymn Now Thank We All Our God UMH 102 (Those who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.) *Benediction Dr. Ethridge Postlude Songs of the Cross arr. Camp Kirkland Oak Grove Orchestra The Cornucopia basket on the altar was handmade by George Wilkerson. 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. Ministry of the Christmas Poinsettias You are invited to support the Ministry of the Christmas Poinsettias. Each year, volunteers visit approximately 50 homebound members and present them with a cheerful, fresh poinsettia plant on behalf of the congregation. Additional poinsettia plants will be placed in our sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. All contributors and their designees will be recognized in our bulletin on December 20. We invite you to make a gift of any amount in memory of or in honor of someone dear to you. Your generous contributions will offset the cost of the poinsettias as well as other seasonal decorations in the church. Please fill out the form below and place it in the offering plate or deliver it to the church office NO LATER THAN NOON ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 14. Your Name: (Use one form for each person memorialized / honored) Please make my contribution: In Memory Of: In Honor Of: Please indicate your interest in the following: Use my contribution for poinsettias for the homebound and decorations for the church. I will help deliver poinsettias to the homebound on December 12 or 13. I would like to pick up a poinsettia after 9:35 a.m. worship on December 20. I would like to pick up a poinsettia after 11 a.m. worship on December 20. Phone number

4 OAK GROVE NEWS OAK GROVE November 22, 2015 Barbecue Proceeds Meeting Sunday, November 22, 12:15 p.m. The UMM will hold a budget meeting inviting church members and staff to make a presentation for funding from the Barbecue proceeds Sunday, November 22, at 12:15 p.m. in Room 216. Written requests are also accepted and should be submitted to the UMM by Wednesday November 18. You may leave your request in the UMM slot in the workroom. 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. Invite friends and neighbors to our Christmas celebration! Please bring a donation of baby formula, diapers, or baby wipes to the event. Donations will be distributed to families through Caring4Clarkston. Adult Mission Trip to Costa Rica April 9 16, 2016 We are excited to announce an adult mission trip to Costa Rica April 9-16, Our youth have certainly enjoyed working in Baja Tejares over the past few years and have encouraged our adult community to go, see, and experience the people that they have come to love. We will work with Faithful Servants Mission (FSM). This community is made up primarily of Nicaraguans who fled political persecution and economic instability seeking a better life for themselves and their children. Initially, the Costa Rican government provided for them; then they became Sunday, December 6, 3 5 p.m. Fellowship Hall Explore the marketplace that includes a Bethlehem Bakery, Fisherman's Pier, Spice Shoppe, Toy Shoppe, Census Taker's Office, Wool Trader, and Stable to hear about the miracle of Jesus' life. "outsiders" and a burden for the people of Costa Rica. Abandoned and poor, these people subsist under the worst of conditions living in wooden shacks with dirt floors and an unemployment rate of around 80 percent, with most surviving on day labor, prostitution, or drug trafficking. Our team will work alongside local residents to complete light construction projects and offer Vacation Bible School type experiences for the children. An informational meeting will be held on Sunday, November 22, at 12:15 p.m. in room 217. Please contact Mark or Sharon Spears (maspears@bellsouth.net) or Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org) for more information about the trip or to sign up to participate. Sunday, November 29 4 p.m. Sanctuary Christmas is a time of joy, but sometimes recent loss, life struggles, or memories from the past can cloud the joy of the season. Our Service of Hope offers people the opportunity to be honest about the difficult feelings while claiming the hope we have in the Christ of Christmas. This service is open to the community, and we encourage you to invite friends and family to attend with you. Childcare is available by reservation. Contact Tricia Fazio (tfazio@ogumc.org or , ext. 238) by November 23 to reserve childcare. Christmas Lunch Bunch Tuesday, December 1 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall The Christmas Lunch Bunch will be on Tuesday, December 1, in the Fellowship Hall, and all senior adults are invited to attend. We will celebrate Jim s Golden Moment when we cheer for Jim Golden s 14 years of Oak Grove Lunch Bunch leadership. Jim is stepping down after many years of wonderful programming. There will be a holiday meal with all the trimmings, music by the The Oak Grove Singers and our own Sandra Reeder will present her beautiful story of God s Special Gift, which will take us to the manger for a different perspective of the Baby Jesus birth.please join us for this wonderful time together. Reservations are due by noon on Monday, November 30 in the church office. Lunch is $8 at the door.

5 Andrew Ethridge Scholarship Funds Available Students attending Oxford College of Emory University may receive up to $8,000 per year to assist with tuition. The Andrew Ethridge Memorial Scholarship is open to members of Oak Grove who will attend Oxford College in Fall Students in good standing after their first year may apply to receive the scholarship for their second year at Oxford. Recipients will receive $4,000 per academic year, plus a recommendation to participate in a separate program, United Methodist Dollars for Scholars, a matching scholarship fund. A student could receive $4,000 from Andrew Ethridge Memorial Scholarship and an additional $3,000-$4,000 from the United Methodist Church s Dollars for Scholars program. To apply, simply write a letter to the Andrew Ethridge Memorial Scholarship, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur GA Persons with a cancer diagnosis can use the scholarship at Emory University or at Oxford College. The fund is administered by the Oak Grove Community Ministries Foundation. The deadline for applying for the Andrew Ethridge Scholarship Fund is December 31, This allows time to apply for the matching Dollars for Scholars program. If the student does not successfully matriculate, the funds will be refunded to the Foundation. Mobile Soup Kitchen Our Mobile Soup Kitchen provides 300 sandwiches each week to feed homeless people. You can be a part of this important ministry. Simply come on Thursday afternoons at 1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall to help make sandwiches. The Friday team delivers the sandwiches downtown along with Mercy Community Church. Join the team in the back of the kitchen to load the bus at 11:30 a.m. Fridays and return by 2:30 p.m. You must be able to walk two miles at an easy pace. Enjoy great fellowship while answering Jesus call to care for the poor. For more information contact Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org or , ext. 210.) Montclair Covenant Kids Bible Study Team Oak Grove s Vision Every Member will... The Montclair Covenant Kids Bible Study Team needs help! If you have a heart for sharing God s love with kids, you will love being a part of this ministry. Each member is assigned to a team and each team goes one Friday per month to do a Bible study after school at Montclair Elementary School. The children are eager to learn and are very responsive. Please Zoe Hicks (zoe.hicks1@gmail.com) if you are able to serve. Mention Oak Grove church once weekly. Invite someone to Oak Grove and offer to meet them at church once quarterly. Participate in a small discipleship group every year. Share in a domestic mission project every year. Participate (as able) in an overseas mission project once every five years. Oak Grove Memorials IN MEMORY TO THE BUIILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF Leonard Auton, Dorothy Budd, Mack Coleman, Clyde Edwards, Bob Graydon. Judson Greene, Rowena Renn-Hicks, Burke Linder, Mike Overstreet, Spencer Overstreet, Pattie Peck, Charlie Stubblebine, Carolyn Tomlinson, and Easy Whitley by Randy & Carolyn Thrower TO THE LIBRARY FUND IN MEMORY OF Betty O Connor (Ann Marney s sister) by Lou Ann Harkleroad the Blessing A gift to The Blessing has been made: In Memory of Betty O Connor by Bill & Lynda Wallace YOUNG CHILD EN S SCHOOL School is in full swing! We had another successful Consignment Sale and appreciate everyone s support during this time of construction. We would like to increase our substitute list so our teachers can take the needed time to be with their families or have their classroom covered when they are ill. If you know anyone who would love to have a little pocket change, loves young children, and has mornings available, please our director, Sue Balcom (sbalcom@ogumc.org). Let your friends and neighbors know that we have a few spots available. We have a couple of Wed only toddler spots and PreK. Our hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We place children according to their age as of September 1, Please contact our Enrollment Coordinator, Heather Howard (hhoward@ogumc.org) for more information. Calling All Bakers! Did you know our bread for communion is often baked by members of Oak Grove? We use a simple, easy recipe, and we need some new bakers to join the team! If you are interested, please contact Rev. Susan Allen Grady (sallengrady@ogumc.org).

6 PLEASE PRAY FOR In the Hospital Emory Becky Lee Dekalb Hassie Padgett New to Care Facilities For a complete list of persons in care facilities, please contact the church office. Continued Prayers... Gerald Adamson, Doris Barnette, Beth Benefield, Phil Benefield, Dottie Bonnell, Amanda Brooks, Barbara Cassell, Jerry Culwell, Marijo Culwell, Michelle Decker, Helen Dykes, Judy Gervais, Jim Golden, Charlie Hamilton, Harry Hewey, Hilda Hewey, Betty Hudson, Matt Hudson, Betty Lester, Carol Linder, Carolyn McCollum, Dick Muth, Cindy Mynatt, Nick Pasquerella, Beth Pearce, Delaine Perkins, Morris Perkins, Nancy Rood, Kristen Sanders, Melissa Sizemore, Chick Sward, Clarice Thompson, Jeff Waits, Rob White, Nancy Woodall, Barbara Woolard Our Homebound Members... For a complete listing of homebound members, please contact the church office. Serving in Our Armed Forces... Captain George Parks Bunch, LT Alexander Cody, Petty Officer Steven Jones, Sgt. Joshua Portwood, Col. Janet Seufert Looking for that Special Christmas Present? Are you looking for that special gift that is lasting and meaningful? Give your child or family member a scholarship to one of our students at the New Hope United Methodist Women School in Mount Barclay, Monrovia, Liberia in their honor. $150 provides for a full year of education. Write your check to the Oak Grove Community Ministries Foundation and write NHUMW School on the memo line. Thank you for your consideration in giving a full year scholarship to a deserving and grateful student. Dinner and programs will return January 13. AngelTree Once again we have the opportunity to make Christmas a little brighter for families in our 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 29 or by contacting Phil Perry ( or philipperry@bellsouth.net). Oak Grove News Submission Deadline Please be reminded that Thursday 12 p.m. is the deadline for information that you would like to add to the Oak Grove News. The holiday printing schedule will be in effect for December and for January 3 so please submit your written article as soon as possible to oakgrovenews@ogumc.org. UMW Christmas Tea The United Methodist Women s Annual Christmas Tea and Installation of Officers will be held on December 2, 2015 at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Following this service we will adjourn to the Parlor for light refreshments and fellowship. All women of the church are invited to attend. THIS WEEK S ACTIVITIES Oak Grove Office Hours 9 a.m. 5 p.m. M F Sunday, November 22, :15pm Costa Rica Meeting Rm :15pm UMM Barbecue Proceeds Meeting Rm 216 5:00pm Youth Choir Rehearsal Rm-201 6:00pm Youth Fellowship Fellowship Hall 6:30pm Handbell Rehearsal Sanctuary Monday, November 23, :30am Disciple I Rm 216 9:30am Disciple IV Rm :00am Church Bridge Rm 114 7:00pm Church Council Meeting Parlor 7:30pm Adult Volleyball Heritage Hall Gym Tuesday, November 24, :30pm Grief Sharing Group Rm 219 6:30pm Aerobic Exercise Class Heritage Hall Gym Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Church Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 26, 2015 Church Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Friday, November 27, 2015 Church Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Deliver Blessing Bags We are currently in need of a couple of people to rotate turns delivering our Blessing Bags of food to Montclair Elementary School. These bags provide much needed food over the weekend for a student. Deliveries are made on Thursday mornings using the church cargo van. The van will be already loaded and ready to go. Drivers must be under 65 and have a clean driving record (insurance guidelines) and become a registered Oak Grove driver. To volunteer, contact Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org or , ext. 210). ************************************* Record of Our Faithfulness Our Presence November 11, 2015 Communion Chapel 32 Our Presence November 15, 2015 Church School 456 8:30 Service 140 9:35 Service :00 Service 510 Youth Fellowship 105 Total Worship this Week /15/15 Our Offerings Received to date Needed to date $2,134, $2,176, Over/Under ($42,611.79) DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTS Pledged to date: $6,339, Given to date: $3,054,907.65

7 OAK GROVE NEWS November 22, 2015 Youth Tree Lot Set-up Come join the youth as they set up the tree lot! We need workers on Sunday, November 22, at 4 p.m. by the Clubhouse to move railroad ties, string lights, and prepare the space for tree sales. Wear work clothes and bring gloves. Sign up online ( Charlie Brown Thanksgiving On Sunday, November 22, volunteers are invited to the 2nd Annual Charlie Brown Thanksgiving feast. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 6 p.m. Bring a side or dessert and enjoy time around the table! We'll end the evening with a viewing of "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" in Fellowship Hall. Pick up in front of the Sanctuary at 8 p.m. Sunday Events All youth grades 6-12 are invited to join us for Sunday School at 9:35 a.m. in the Gym. Donuts and juice are served! Come experience and discuss the Bible from beginning to end as we learn The Story. EXTRA Youth Costa Rica Mission Trip High School students interested in participating in the Costa Rica Mission Trip over Spring Break (April 2-9, 2016) should contact Shara Sanders (ssanders@ogumc.org). Spaces are limited so don't wait! Meet in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday nights at 6:00 p.m. for Youth Fellowship. It is a great time for dinner, worship, community groups, and fun activities! Oak Grove United Methodist Church Senior Adults trip to Saint Simons Island Storytelling Festival Epworth By The Sea February 5-7, 2016 Join Oak Grove United Methodist Church Senior Adults for a bus trip to Epworth By The Sea at Saint Simons Island, GA, Friday through Sunday, February 5-7, Departure from OGUMC will be at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, February 5, 2016, with a planned arrival at Epworth in mid-afternoon. The bus will return to OGUMC at approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7, Epworth By The Sea is a Christian Conference and Retreat Center overlooking the Frederica River on beautiful St. Simons Island, Georgia. It is a place for worship, study, fellowship, strolls along the river bank, lovely gardens, and rocking chairs on the front porch. The Oak Grove group will be housed on the campus of Epworth with an affordable package deal for double or single rooms, six meals, transportation by charter bus, a Saturday afternoon tour of the area, and tickets to the Storytelling Festival. Four renowned storytellers will delight your heart: Donald Davis, Carmen Agra Deedy, Andy Offutt Irwin, and Bil Lepp. Be prepared to laugh, shed a few tears and enjoy their stories. A print out with more detail about the storytellers is available at the OGUMC office. Completed registration forms and fees must be received by the church office by December 2, 2015, or until we fill the bus. Registration requires a fee of $ and completed medical forms. The remainder of fees owed will be due by January 2, Please join us for this wonderful trip! For more information contact Ann Marney or Mary Lou Gilbert ( ). Deliver Poinsettias to the Homebound It is time once again to deliver Christmas poinsettias to our homebound church friends. Poinsettias will be picked up on December 12 between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in the church narthex (Oak Grove entrance to the sanctuary). To sign up to deliver, please contact Amity Farrar (amityfarrar@yahoo.com) or Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org). Thank you for helping to bring joy this Christmas! Church Office Closed Due to the Thanksgiving holiday the church office will be closed November 25, 26 and 27.

8 The Children s Choirs of Oak Grove UMC present CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD Featuring our Angel, Cherub, Celebrate, and Music Maker Choirs Wednesday, December 9, 2015 This concert is for the congregation, friends, family, and community. Come and support our children and their conducting teams as 125 children sing about Jesus, born in Bethlehem. Please help us fill both the dinner reservations and the sanctuary in support of our children. It is one of the best evenings of the year. 5:15 p.m. COOL YULE DINNER (Fellowship Hall) Reservations are due no later than NOON on Monday December 9 Sign up online ( or with the form below. 6:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD (Sanctuary) Name: Phone: 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 (free)how many? Nursery How many children? Reservations are due no later than NOON on Monday December 7.

9 Oak Grove United Methodist Church Men's Fellowship November 22, 2015 REPORT The UMM would like to thank all who bought or sold tickets or worked at the 54th Annual Oak Grove Barbecue and helped make this year s event a big success. 4,764 meals were served. Our profit was over $29, That money will be distributed next year. The following 29 church organizations, community causes, and mission projects have benefited this year from the Barbecue last year. OGUMC UMW New Hope Liberian School $1000 Villa International $250 OGUMC Senior Adult Council (Lunch Bunch) 300 North GA Conf UMM Missions-Eric Owen 750 OGUMC Children's Ministry 2000 North GA Conference UMM 865 OGUMC Youth Choir 1000 C2A Under the Bridge Ministry 750 OGUMC Boy Scout Troop Action Ministries Smart Lunch/Smart Kid 1000 OGUMC Cub Scout Pack The Breakthru House 500 OGUMC Youth Program 1200 Hinton Rural Life Center 500 OGUMC Christmas Angel Tree 500 Murphy-Harpst Children s Centers 500 OGUMC Honduras Mission Trips 1100 Montclair Covenant Kids 350 OGUMC New American Pathways Ministry 1750 United Methodist Children s Home 300 OGUMC UMMF Monthly Programs 2500 Toco Hills Community Alliance 2000 OGUMC Barbecue Equipment & Pit Repairs 1781 Young Leaders International 500 OGUMC Youth Ministry C4C Ministry 1000 Mountain View Personal Care Home 500 OGUMC In As Much Montclair Elementary 1000 Georgia Tech Wesley Foundation 500 OGUMC Young Children's School 1000 Total Donations $27,496 Clayton Webster

10 2015 Barbecue Comments The 54th Annual BBQ was another huge success! We couldn t have asked for a better day to enjoy food, fellowship, and God s many blessings. The crew was a bit concerned how things would go, given the ongoing construction; however, as usual, the volunteers rallied, and the day went as smoothly as ever. The UMM raised in excess of $29,000 and looks forward to distributing those funds to a number of different causes, both inside our church and in the community at large. Certainly, many lives have been touched by the food, fellowship and fund raising that is the Oak Grove Barbeque. Many sincere thanks to the volunteers and staff for their service. I especially want to thank the crew chiefs that provide the leadership and enthusiasm to make this such a wonderful event every year. Wallace Moreman, chair United Methodist Women Bake Sale To our OGUMC bakers thank you for your wonderful cooking talents your gifts produced sales of $4, THANK YOU! Not one item was left to be sold! Hallelujah! Many thanks to Buddy Maughon and Atlanta Meats for donations of our pies. Thanks also go to WOW for their help in baking, serving, and selling the cobblers as they have so faithfully done for years. To our faithful women, who always step forward to assist in preparation and sales, bless you one and all. Start looking now for that special recipe to bake for the 2016 Barbecue Bake Sale! Michele Riedford United Methodist Women Arts & Crafts Sale Our UMW Craft Sale was a big success! Thank you to all our talented women and men who made beautiful craft items for us to sell at our Barbecue. Thank you, United Methodist Men, for letting us be a part of such an outstanding event. It was a joyful day of fellowship for everyone. This year we raised $2, for missions. We appreciate all who made this possible. Thank you to everyone who provided us with lovely items to sell, everyone who made purchases, and everyone who worked so faithfully that day. We are grateful to be part of a loving, serving church and we give God the glory. UMW Craft Committee: Barbara Adams, Vicky Graves, Dale Miller, Tara Merchant, and Barbara Woolard

11 Today s Worship Servants Sound: (8:30) Billie Williams Offering Counters: Fred Andrieni, Mr. Kim Cody, Vicki Young Ushers: Louis Barksdale, David Bell, Bill Berg, Jones Brewer, Mike Brooks, Barry Cox, Saxon Dasher, Judd Davis, Jack Ginn, Nic 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: Linda Chambliss, Marilyn Counts, Sally Houghton, Mary Sydney McAllister, Regina Haynes Children s Church: Susan Malemezian, Brad Malemezian 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 Dir. of Contemporary Worship Atticus Hicks ext. 208