Making Disciples, Transforming the World

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1 June 12, 2016 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Making Disciples, Transforming the World The mission statement of the United Methodist Church is to "make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world." I like that we have a mission that is the same no matter where in the world United Methodists come together. I like that it is action-oriented: making disciples, transforming the world. One of the most effective ways that the United Methodist Church has done this for the past 29 years is through Disciple Bible Study. Disciple's tag line is also action-oriented: "Search scripture..find community." I have told the story several times of the young woman who joined the church I where I was pastor in Austell, Georgia, and a few weeks later joined Disciple 1: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study. About halfway through the year together, she told our group: "I've never been in a Bible study like this before. You don't tell me what I'm supposed to think about scripture. You help me form my own opinions." It was a moment of transformation for the young graduate student in bio-medical engineering from Georgia Tech. She was asked to be transformed, to become a disciple of Jesus Christ, and to join in a true, real, deeply committed community of believers whose lives were all being changed just by spending a couple of hours together every week for 9 months. Watching her grow, watching the others in the group grow because of her was a transformative experience for me, too. It solidified my commitment to Disciple Bible Study. If you are a graduate of Disciple, you know what I am talking about. Your life has been transformed. You really have become a Disciple of Jesus Christ through Bible study. Today we celebrate those who have completed a year of Disciple Bible Study. The 40 people we recognize today have met weekly with other Disciples to search and study scripture, and in doing so they have found community. There are people in our congregation and countless others who have discovered life-long friendships through Disciple or who have discerned a call to ordained ministry. It is not for the faint of heart or commitment; it IS for those who are interested in becoming Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Is that you? Have you been looking for an in-depth Bible study? Have you been looking for a way to know God more fully and to study God's work with others in a way that will change your life? Look no further; this is it. New Disciple classes will form this fall. If you'd like to know more, I would love to talk with you about this life-changing experience. Congratulations, Disciple graduates! I look forward to seeing the ways that you get out there and transform the world as Disciples of Jesus Christ.

2 8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP June 12, 2016 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.) Gathering Music Prelude No. 1 in C Major, BWV 553 J. S. Bach Welcome and Announcements (In preparation for worship, please silence all cell phones.) Dr. Glenn Ethridge Disciple Bible Study Recognition (11:00) Rev. Susan Allen Grady *Hymn of Praise O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing UMH 57 *A Modern Affirmation The Apostles Creed Rev. 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, 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 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 (8:30) Con moto moderato Felix Mendelssohn (11:00) The Wonder of It All George Beverly Shea Tom Dykes, Bass

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. Honor a father with a gift to *Hymn of Preparation My Hope Is Built UMH 368 (At the 11:00 a.m. service, children are invited to come forward during the hymn.) Scripture Acts 4:23-31 Mr. James Trotti The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Sermon Acts: A Growing Church Dr. Ethridge Produces Signs and Wonders *Sending Hymn I Sing the Almighty Power of God UMH 152 (Those who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.) *Benediction Dr. Ethridge *Postlude The Silver Trumpet Gilbert M. Martin This Father s Day you are invited to honor dad, or another important man in your life, with a gift to The Blessing. The Blessing is an ongoing mission offering used to fund requests for assistance from mission agencies and individuals in need. Your Father s Day Gift honor s dad while helping others. Gifts are $25 (or an amount you choose) per person honored. A listing of names of those honored will be included in the June 19 bulletin for all forms received by Monday, June 13. Gifts can be made by check using this tear-off, by using text-to-give, or on the website ( Please use one form per person to be honored/memorialized. Your name: Please make my contribution: In Memory of: *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. In Honor of:

4 OAK GROVE NEWS June 12, 2016 Father s Day Gifts This Father s Day you are invited to honor dad, or another important man in your life, with a gift to The Blessing. The Blessing is an ongoing mission offering used to fund requests for assistance from mission agencies and individuals in need. Your Father s Day Gift honors dad while helping others. Gifts are $25 (or an amount you choose) per person honored. A listing of names of those honored will be included in the June 19 bulletin for all forms received by Monday, June 13. Gifts can be made by check using the tear-off in the bulletin, by using text-to-give, or on the website ( LifeSouth Blood Drive June 12, 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Look for the blood mobile located in the Christian School parking lot. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and show a valid photo I.D. If you are eligible, please plan to give the gift of life to someone in need. Salem Camp Meeting Tuesday, July 12 This year s summer mission emphasis will focus on partnering with our newest United Methodist Church, The Nett. Taken from the second half of the word Gwinnett, The Nett Church seeks to cast a wide nett in the Lilburn area to form a multi-ethnic, mission-centered congregation. Oak Grove has already assisted with two Sunday morning worship days, and now we want to dig deeper in our support by helping The Nett Church as they reach out to their community. Check out the opportunities below to get involved. Volunteer: Kids Summer Games Event Goal: Provide a fun event to build relationships and share the gospel message Monday, June 20 Wednesday, June 22 in the Parkview High School Cafeteria 4:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. (Meet at Oak Grove at 4 p.m. to carpool or meet at the school) 20 volunteers needed (Adults and youth accompanied by a parent) Carnival Event (in a local trailer park) Goal: Build relationships and give children a memorable summer experience Sunday, July 31 9:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. (Meet at Oak Grove at 8:30 a.m.) 20 adult volunteers, plus their families who are welcome to join in the fun!) Register to volunteer on the Oak Grove website ( Give: Oak Grove will assist this new church by funding these two outreach events. The goal for our summer fundraising is $5000. You may give by check with Nett in the memo line, online ( or by text-to-give using key word Nett. Pray: Pray for these mission events and for the Nett Church in their mission to the community. On Tuesday, July 12, Amy and Dan Morgan invite you to join them at Salem Camp Meeting. We will meet at the church at 9:30 a.m. and travel to the campground to enjoy worship and lunch at the Salem Hotel. Camp Meeting worship is a relaxed, revival style worship with plenty of singing and great preaching. The preacher for the day will be one of Glenn s best friends, Dr. Bill Burch, who is the Senior Pastor at First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville. The only cost is $10 for a delicious, southern cooked meal served family style. To make a reservation call Sandee in the church office ( ). If you cannot make the July 12 event, we invite you to one of the other worship services. Worship is held each day, July 9 15, at 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. For more information contact Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org or ).

5 Meet & Eats Come meet and eat with the Youth Staff! Bring money and meet us at the following dates and locations: Tuesday, June 21-12:30 p.m. Taco Tuesday (Willy's N. Druid Hills & Briarcliff) Wednesday, July 13-6 p.m. - Waffle Wednesday (Clubhouse) Thursday, July 28 - Noon - Chopsticks Thursday (Panda Express - LaVista Rd.) Friday, August 5 - Noon - Fellini's Friday (LaVista Rd.) Awanita 2016 DATE CHANGE!! Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to change the Awanita Retreat date to September 9-11, We are sorry for any inconvenience. Stay tuned for registration information in July. It's going to be awesome! Sunday School Schedule Sunday School is back! Please join us at the Clubhouse on June 12 at 9:35 a.m. for our next session of The Story. We know you ve been missing the donuts, juice, and us! Youth Fellowship There will be NO Youth Fellowship on Sunday, June 12. Come help with VBS set-up on Sunday, June 12 at 1:30 p.m.! Our next Youth Fellowship is on Sunday, June 19. It s Father s Day so bring your dad for a great night of kickball (maybe dads vs. youth?) and 9-square! Meet at the Clubhouse at 6 p.m. for pizza, fun, and fellowship. Pick up at the Clubhouse at 8 p.m. Summer Schedule Please check the Calendar on the Youth Website ( for upcoming dates. Week of Service June TENTATIVE Schedule Please be on the lookout for an in the next week with final dates and registration information. Monday, June 20, 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Open Hand - meal delivery Tuesday, June 21, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Mountain View Personal Care Home clean out storage, yard work, games Wednesday, June 22, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Toco Hills Community Alliance prepare and serve lunch Thursday, June 23, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Smart Lunch Smart Kids - prepare and deliver lunches Friday, June 24, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Wellspring Living - deliver donated items Fun Friday June 16, 2016 Rising 9th Graders and High School Students are invited to our first Fun Friday of the summer - Dinner and Laser Show at Stone Mountain! Meet at the Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. on June 16, Bring money for dinner and snacks and a blanket or folding chair for the show! We should return to the Clubhouse by 11 p.m. Sign up online ( Please contact Thomas Benefield (tbenefield@ogumc.org) if you have any questions. BIKES NEEDED The Fugees Academy summer school students need bikes and helmets to ride to and from the Agnes Scott Campus. The Fugees Academy (school for refugee students in Clarkston) needs 20 working adult-sized bicycles for their students to ride five miles to and from Agnes Scott campus each day in the summer for an intensive academic program. Helmets are also needed. Please bring bikes to the church or contact Hank Woolard if you need the bike picked up ( cell, home or woolardh@bellsouth.net Oak Grove Memorials IN HONOR TO THE BUILDING FUND IN HONOR OF Ellen Ng by The Fidelis Circle TO THE SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY IN HONOR OF Ann Marney by The Fidelis Circle IN MEMORY TO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF Helen Bruce by Charlie & Claire Record Edna Smith Avery & Betty Severt TO THE BLESSING IN MEMORY OF Luciano L Abate by Dartha Saltmarsh New Church Chairs on Display The chairs that will be in the classrooms of the new building are on display in the Parlor. The sample chair reflects only the style of chair, not the color. Our architect will create a Color/Sample Board for display that will show the new carpet, fabric for chairs, and other finishes. We will let you know when the architect provides that display board! The hallway flooring and paint will match the existing building. The chairs in all of the classrooms will be the same so that they can be interchanged among the rooms. There will be chairs with arms and without arms to accommodate the diverse needs of the church. The Building Committee is excited about the progress of construction. We remain on schedule and on budget for occupancy this fall. Mark your calendars for October 16, 2016, building consecration, open house, and 180th anniversary celebration!

6 PLEASE PRAY FOR In the Hospital Kristen Sanders Wellstar Cobb General Judy Gervais Piedmont Hospital New Concern Lisa Bowling New to Care Facilities Rosalyn Glaze Sunrise Senior Living: Lilburn Gene Worth Golden Living This list reflects people moved to care facilities in the past 3 weeks. For a complete list, contact the church office. Continued Prayers... Gerald Adamson, Jeanine Andrews, Beth Benefield, Dottie Bonnell, Betty Coleman, Nancy Crovatt, Bill Delmar, Judy Gervais, Jim Golden, Shirley Gurley, Billie Hackemeyer, Charlie Hamilton, Betty Hudson, Louise Hurst, Betty Lester, Michele Lindner, Fred Lott, Darryl Martin, Lee McFall, Ginger McVeigh, Dick Muth, Margaret Panter, Delaine Perkins, Bob (Punchy) Powell, Garry Pryor, Jane Ray, Nancy Rood, Karen Smith, Rachel Still, Sam Still, Chick Sward, Dawn Thomas, Clarice Thompson, Paul Tuggle, Becky Vining, Rob White, Pete Williams, Bill Wolfe Our Homebound Members... For a complete listing of homebound members, please contact the church office. Serving in Our Armed Forces... LT Alexander Cody, Petty Officer Steven Jones, 2LT Thomas E. Penland, SSgt. Joshua Portwood, Col. Janet Seufert Donate Gently-Used Bookbags and School Uniforms School is over (for now!!) so gather your freshly washed, outgrown uniforms (and khakis) and bring them to church to be donated to Montclair Elementary School. These items will be stored thru the summer. As school begins again in August, they will find a new home. There is a huge need and this is a wonderful way to extend their usable life. Please bring these items to the church portico and place in the marked storage bin. Thank you for taking your time to gather these items. NO Wednesday Chapel Communion Service This Week Since the Sanctuary and Parlor are used extensively for Vacation Bible School (June 13-17) all day every day, we will not have Wednesday Communion on June 12. This service will return on Wednesday, June 22, in the Parlor where it will meet through August. Wednesday Communion returns to the Sanctuary on Wednesday, August 17. Building Program Makes Loan Draw Oak Grove made its first draw against the construction loan in May The congregation has been remarkably generous in giving to the Building Program, and those pledging have been making their gifts early. This has allowed the church to complete a major portion of the construction project with no debt. Thank you for your faithful giving. The Georgia United Methodist Foundation is Oak Grove s source of loan funds. This sister organization of Oak Grove offered us a low rate, exceptional terms, and enormous flexibility. The Georgia United Methodist Foundation loans money to churches, donates scholarship funds to United Methodist students attending United Methodist colleges, manages investment funds for United Methodist churches, including Oak Grove, and provides opportunities for individuals to invest. You can invest in a certificate. The current rate is 2% for a three year term. January Honduras Mission Trip Plan now to participate in the January mission trip to Honduras. Participants will do light construction and a day of VBS activities. Dates for the trip are January 21 28, The cost will be approximately $1600 per person. Begin now by saving the dates, saving for the cost, and praying about your involvement with this great mission! An organizational meeting will be held in mid-august. For more information contact Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org or , ext. 210). THIS WEEK S ACTIVITIES Oak Grove Office Hours 9 a.m. 5 p.m. M F Sunday, June 12, :00am Blood Drive OGCS Parking Lot Monday, June 13, :15pm SPR Meeting Rm 217 7:30pm Adult Volley Ball Heritage Hall Gym Tuesday, June 14, :30pm Grief Sharing Group Rm 219 7:00pm Building Committee Meeting Rm 216 7:30pm Aerobics Class Heritage Hall Gym Wednesday, June 15, :00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Rm 201 7:30pm Boy Scout Troop 77 Meeting Scout Hall Thursday, June 16, :00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep Kitchen 7:30pm Aerobics Class Heritage Hall Gym 8:00pm 9.35 Band Rehearsal Fellowship Hall Friday, June 17, :00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery Away Saturday, June 18, :00am Caring for Clarkston (C4C) Away ************************************* Record of Our Faithfulness Our Presence June 1, 2016 Communion Chapel 22 Our Presence June 5, 2016 Church School 308 8:30 Service 83 9:35 Service :00 Service 374 Total Worship this Week 582 6/5/16 Our Offerings Received to date Needed to date $1,053, $1,095, Over/Under ($42,776.20) DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTS Pledged to date: $6,339, Given to date: $4,522, OCHRISTIAN SCHO L Openings for Fall 2016 Oak Grove Christian School has openings for older 3 year olds, born between October 2012 and April Classes begin on August 1, Please Nancy Brooks for more information (nbrooks@ogumc.org).

7 OAK GROVE NEWS June 12, 2016 New Director of Youth Ministry to Begin This Month Andy Webb will begin as Oak Grove s Director of Youth Ministry on June 15. Andy is a native of Dekalb County, born and raised in the Decatur/Avondale area, and has worked with youth and children for 30 years. He grew up at The First Baptist Church of Avondale Estates and graduated from Towers High School in Decatur. Andy received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Georgia State University. He has worked as Youth Director at Avondale First Baptist, St. Timothy United Methodist Church in Stone Mountain, Jonesboro First United Methodist Church, and Johns Creek United Methodist Church where he recently completed 17 years on staff. Andy brings many years of experience, a fun spirit, and a heart for youth ministry to Oak Grove. We look forward to getting to know Andy and his two daughters Maizie (14, right) and Cari (12, left). Please send a note of welcome to Andy at awebb@ogumc.org or to the church s mailing address: 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA Welcome, Andy! You can make sandwiches to feed hungry kids this summer! For most children, summer vacation is the best time of year. But for many children, summer also means a vacation from the meals they receive at school. For these children, no school means no lunch. At Oak Grove, we want to make sure that children have the food they need. For 8 days during the summer, we will meet in Fellowship Hall at 10:30 a.m. to enjoy fellowship, coffee, and pastries, then we will assemble 600 sack lunches. Assembly Dates: Tuesdays and Wednesdays (except for the last week) June July July July 27 and 28 (Wed. and Thurs. this week only.) To sign up to assemble lunches, choose from the dates above, add your name to the sign-up sheets in the Portico Commons or in Fellowship Hall starting Sunday, May 22, or sign up via the church website ( You may also sign up by calling Sandee Edmondson in the church office ( ) M-F between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Smart Lunch, Smart Kid is a great service opportunity for individuals, families with children, and other groups. If you would like to make a monetary contribution toward food supplies, please make your check payable to Oak Grove with Smart Lunch in the for line, give online ( or through text-to-give. How to Submit 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 information to appear in the following week s bulletin. Send items to oakgrovenews@ogumc.org. EXTRA 50 FORWARD Fifty Forward, a ministry for adults years old, is sponsoring a Walk In the Park. Come join us as we walk from Mason Mill Park to Medlock Park and back. The walk will take approximately 1 hour. Afterwards we will meet at Golden Buddha for dinner at 6:15 p.m. (Dutch Treat). Reservations for Golden Buddha are required and are limited. Dinner reservations may be made online on the Oak Grove United Methodist Church website ( or at the church office. When: Sunday afternoon, June 26, from 5:00 to 7:30. Where: We will meet at Mason Mill Park and begin the walk at 5 p.m. Parking is available near the tennis courts. We will meet at the trailhead by the tennis courts. Directions: Heading toward Decatur on Clairmont Road, turn left ½ mile past North Druid Hills Road on McConnell Road. Take McConnell Road to DeKalb Tennis Center. Clothing Closet Coming to THCA We get a lot of requests for clothing at Toco Hills Community Alliance (THCA). We have a few things, but are looking to expand this part of our ministry. If you love to sort and organize and have always wanted to be a personal shopper, this is for you! We are also looking for a donation of several clothing racks to help keep us organized. Please contact Mary-Louise Wilson at (marylouisew1@aol.com), if this sounds fun. Thanks!

8 Today s Worship Servants Sound: (8:30) Billie Williams Ushers: John Adams, Janet Ballard, John Ballard, Kim Cody, Jerry Culwell, Kelly Ewing, Clint Ginn, John Hancock, David Harte, Jim Harte, Cathy Huffines, Jay Huffines, Tim Lott, Jim Mynatt, John Mynatt, George Nash, Jeannine Nash, Dan Riedford, Tom Schubert, Diane Stubblebine, Alex Thomas, Roger Toebben, Joe Whipple, Bill Widmayer Altar Guild: Nancy Harte, Regina Haynes, Diane Young, Children s Church: Hollie Meglio, Vince Meglio OUR WORSHIP TIMES 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:35 a.m. Sunday School 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 ssanders@ogumc.org/tbenefield@ogumc.org Dir. of Contemporary Worship Atticus Hicks ext. 208