1, 2015 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT LENTEN OFFERING

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1 March 1, 2015 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT LENTEN OFFERING Each Lent Oak Grove collects a special Lenten Offering to benefit the mission ministries of our church. By definition, these are the ministries that care for and assist people outside the walls of our church. Our recent mission fair was a great reminder of how many mission ministries Oak Grove supports. We offer food through Mobile Soup Kitchen, Montclair Blessing Bags, Smart Lunch Smart Kid, It s Spooky to be Hungry, Hagar s House Dinners, and Caring 4 Clarkston. We partner with Metropolitan Community Church and Under the Bridge Ministries to provide food and clothing for homeless and working poor persons in our community. We are a primary supporter of the Toco Hills Community Alliance which offers food, financial assistance, and transportation tokens to people who are struggling financially in our community. We help care for older adults at Wesley Woods and Mountain View Personal Care Home. We help new Americans in their journey to settle in the US through New American Pathways. Our work with the United Methodist Children s Home provides care for families and foster children. These are just a few of the many ministries that your Lenten Offering supports! This year, in addition to all our Oak Grove mission ministries, we are partnering with the United Methodist Church to care for people in Africa. Every 60 seconds, malaria claims a life in Africa. It kills an estimated 655,000 people each year, most of whom are children under 5 and pregnant women. Yet malaria is 100% preventable, treatable, and beatable. Imagine No Malaria is an extraordinary effort by the people of the United Methodist Church to raise $75 million in gifts and pledges by the end of 2015, putting our faith into action to end preventable deaths by malaria in Africa. This program includes prevention, education, communication, and treatment efforts. Significant strides have already been made to lower the number of malaria deaths through this initiative. At Oak Grove, we have committed to give a percentage of our Lenten Offering to this important cause. To contribute to the Lenten Offering, simply put a check marked Lenten Offering in the offering plate or contribute online ( Thank you for the wonderful way you support our missions through your financial gifts, the sharing of your time and talents, and your prayers! This year during the Sundays of Lent we are lighting a candle each week in celebration of one of Jesus I Am sayings. On Good Friday, the candles will be extinguished as we observe the crucifixion of Jesus.

2 8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP March 1, 2015 (In preparation for worship, please silence all cell phones.) Second Sunday in Lent Gathering Music Andante Dale Wood Welcome (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.) Dr. Glenn Ethridge *Hymn of Praise All Who Hunger TFWS 2126 *Litany Rev. Susan Allen Grady When we feel hungry for more of something - even when we re not sure what that something is, we can remember that Jesus said, When we feel distracted by other means of fulfillment in the world, help us to remember that Jesus said, When we find ourselves feeling inadequate or incomplete in our daily lives, remind us that we fill ourselves up on Jesus sustaining words, When we look around at friends and strangers, assessing how we measure up to others, help us to remember that we are enough and are satisfied by God s grace when we hear Jesus say, When we worry that the satisfaction we have now may one day run out, let us rest in the truth and fullness of Jesus promise, Acolyte lights second candle We light this candle as a reminder that Jesus is the Bread of Life that satisfies our deepest longings. 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 Bread of Heaven Roy Hopp Chancel Choir Bread of heaven, you drew near, and the world lashed out in fear, heaven seemed a threat that might take away what we held tight. Bread of heaven you drew near. Bread of heaven, you drew near, and the world broke you in fear, Gone was every gift you gave, sealed inside a borrowed grave. Bread of heaven, you drew near. Bread of heaven, you are here, you can sweep away our fear; Jesus, risen from the dead, now you come as earth s own bread. Faith and hope and love have come, joy and freedom on our tongue, Christ you give and we are fed, you are here as earth s own bread. *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. (Following the Doxology, children in Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade may leave for Children s Church. Pick up in room 206.)

3 Prayer Mrs. Cathy Huffines Dear God, help us to remember that even when we feel like we don t do enough to honor you, you accept us just as we are because you made us and love us. Let us be constant reminders to each other that we are enough. We invite you to join us in this place, making your presence evident in our community, in the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. Scripture John 6:25-35 Mrs. Huffines The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Sermon I Am the Bread of Life Dr. Ethridge Knowing God s Satisfaction Sacrament of Holy Communion A Service of Word and Table II UMH 12 The sacrament of communion is a sign and means of receiving God's grace. Therefore communion, like grace itself, is available to all people without regard to age, church membership status, relationship to Oak Grove, or denominational affiliation. The table belongs to God, so all are welcome. If you prefer gluten-free elements, please go to the station to the left of the pulpit. Once you receive the bread, please dip it in the grape juice in the chalice. After receiving communion you may kneel at the chancel to pray or return to your seat. Let Us Break Bread Together UMH 618 Fill My Cup, Lord UMH 641 *Sending Hymn My Hope is Built UMH 368 (Those who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.) *Benediction Dr. Ethridge sun mon tue wed thu fri sat DINNER RESERVATION Dinner is 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Program is 6:15 7 p.m. Praying for Life with Rev. Susan Allen Grady This short-term study is taking place at Midweek during Lent On Wednesday nights until April 1, Rev. Susan Allen Grady will lead Praying for Life, a program on prayer in the Fellowship Hall immediately following dinner. Menu for March 4, 2015 Smothered pork chops, scalloped potatoes, peas and carrots, German chocolate cake Name: Phone: Amount: Reservation is for one week only. Date: Standing reservation every week through April 29, 2015: Place a number in the space(s) below of the type of meal you wish to reserve: Adult Meal ($8) Youth Meal, ages ($7) *Postlude Bread of Heaven on Thee We Feed Emma Lou Diemer Child Meal, ages 3-11 ($6) Children under 3 (free) How many? *Congregation stand as able. UMH: United Methodist Hymnal / FWS: 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 March 1, 2015 Lenten Study to Accompany the Sermon Series During the season of Lent, which began with Ash Wednesday on February 18, we have a sermon series inspired by The God We Can Know: Exploring The I Am Sayings of Jesus, by Rev. Rob Fuquay. The series builds upon the recent All In series by urging us to continue to go all in with your faith by seeking to know God more fully and more personally than you have before. We invite you to order your own copy ( or and to read it during Lent as a supplement to the sermon series. If you have any trouble ordering the book, please contact the church office for assistance. Share Communion and Care In March our church will be taking communion to people in our congregation who are homebound. Training is available and servers will be sent in pairs. If you would be interested in participating in this important ministry, please contact Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org or ). Thank you for helping us extend the table of grace to those who can no longer come to worship! Vacation Bible School: June 8-12 G Force Adventure Park: God s Love in Action! Help Others by Giving Up Something One of the ways that many people observe the season of Lent is by taking on a Lenten discipline. Often this discipline is giving up something we enjoy. This Lent we invite you to consider giving up something that costs money and donating that money to missions through our Lenten Offering. Even small amounts can really add up. For example, if you give up buying a $5 latte on the way to work each day you could accumulate $150 for missions. Our Lenten Offering funds mission ministries that meet the real needs of people. To contribute, simply put a check marked Lenten Offering in the offering plate or contribute online ( Consignment SALE Friday, March 13, 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday is half price day! High quality children s clothing (size newborn to 14), shoes, toys, books, music, movies, games, nursery, strollers, car seats, swings, high chairs, gliders, play kitchens, bikes, outdoor toys, sporting goods, furniture, and more! For more information, visit us online ( Cash, credit cards, and checks (with photo ID) will be accepted. In God we live, move, and exist. Acts 17:28a Two great sessions One fun theme MORNING SESSION: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fee: $20 per child. Registration will close April 30 or when our 200 camper maximum is reached. AFTERNOON SESSION: 2 to 5 p.m. Fee: $20 per child. Registration will close April 30 or when our 200 camper maximum is reached. EARLY REGISTRATION: If you would like to volunteer at our morning or afternoon sessions, you may register now. As a volunteer, you and your children will be guaranteed your preference of VBS sessions. Please send an to vbscamper@ogumc.org or go to the church website and sign-up to volunteer. REGISTRATION for all children begins March 1 ( AGES: Children 4 years old by September 1, 2014 through 5th grade Get ready to move! Kids will discover that they can use their talents, skills and momentum to put God s love into action! Stations include: Bible storytelling, science, crafts, games, music, missions, and more! Morning and afternoon sessions contain the same content and activities. Youth and adult volunteers are needed, please join the fun! Nursery care will be provided the week of VBS to children of adult volunteers. Care and times will coincide with the session that the volunteer is registered. If you have questions, contact Johnna Feild (JohnnaFeild@gmail.com) or Michelle Hardy (wmchardy@gmail.com). Francine Reed Benefit Concert for Imagine No Malaria Tuesday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. Dunwoody UMC You are invited to an evening of music and entertainment with Francine Reed, recently inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and the Jez Graham Trio. All proceeds go to end death and suffering through the Imagine No Malaria Campaign. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online ( and will also be sold at the door. A free CD of Francine's music will be given to the first 100 persons in attendance.

5 Lunch Bunch Oak Grove s Tuesday, March 3 11:30 a.m. Our distinguished panel of appraisers. Read more about them online ( Join your Oak Grove friends on a trip to GIBBS GARDENS Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Transportation by Charter Bus 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Senior Adult Ministry Everyone is invited to Lunch Bunch Reservations required for lunch ($8.00) by Monday, March 2, The exhibitors have now been chosen for special attention at the program. They will be interviewed and will receive a verbal approximation of the value of their objects at the show. The appraisers have decided that everyone who attends the O.G. Antiques Roadshow may bring one antique by 11 a.m. to be set up for display until 2 p.m. Our guest experts will look quickly at all that is displayed, hoping for surprise treasures. There is no promise of an appraisal or special discussion about what you bring. Attend and Enjoy!! Richard Burgess Louis Craig Susanne Quarles Antiques Professional Accredited Appraiser (ISA,USPAP) Fine Things Antiques Award-winning Gibbs Gardens, located near Ball Ground, GA, will feature early-blooming daffodils. The walk throughout the gardens can be as leisurely or brisk as you desire and you can tour small areas or the entire 220 acres. Comfortable walking shoes and casual clothing appropriate for the weather are advised. Charter bus transportation and entry fee to the gardens will be $40 per person. Lunch will be $12 in the Gibbs Garden restaurant. An optional tram ride ($5.30) is available for those who cannot easily walk around the gardens. Required at the time of registration: completed insurance/medical forms; $40 entry and transportation fee, name, phone number, and address. Lunch and tram fee (tram optional) mentioned above will be collected on the bus en route to Gibbs Gardens. Register with Rachel Fullerton in the Church Office. Please contact Barbara Adams ( ) with any questions. Oak Grove Memorials IN MEMORY TO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF Carolyn Armistead by Hodgson & Dawn Thomas Betty Wilkins by Hodgson & Dawn Thomas TO THE MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF James Eidson, Sr by Ralph Grizzard TO THE TRADITIONAL MUSIC PROGRAM IN MEMORY OF Rowena Renn-Hicks by John & Michele Weatherford Morris & Delaine Perkins Ed & Cammie McCarvey Renn Reunion Choir Teresa Harley Clint & Jenny GInn Sean Tobin Bonnie Dean Patricia Ann McLain David Wildman Celene Hall Hodgson & Dawn Thomas Sandra & Jefffrey Butler Anne Powell OAK GROVE 5K Walk/Run Sunday, March to 4 p.m. Turner Field Oak Grove will have a team participating in the Hunger Walk/Run on Sunday, March 15 at Turner Field. The community unites around an afternoon of live music, food vendors, children s play zone, inflatables, games and a 5K walk or fun run through downtown Atlanta. Proceeds from this event will go to the Atlanta Community Food Bank, with a majority of Oak Grove s team donation benefitting Toco Hills Community Alliance. Join our team to run, walk or just cheer with the whole family. (Strollers welcome.) Visit and search for the Oak Grove United Methodist Church team or Megan Stambaugh (megancstambaugh@yahoo.com) for more information. Monday, March 9, :15 p.m. Fellowship Hall State House 82 Representative Mary Margaret Oliver will present an update on topics from the current session of the state legislature and issues that affect our local community. All are welcome. Menu: pork tenderloin, yellow rice, green peas, salad, chocolate cake, drink $8. Please make reservations by 10 a.m. Monday, March 9, by calling the church office ( ) or online (

6 PLEASE PRAY FOR New to Care Facilities Cobblestone Charles Kitchen Cottonwood Estates (Alpharetta) Sybil Jones Nurse Care Buckhead Burke Linder Continued Prayers... Alice Bailey, Bill Barfield, Beth Benefield, Helen Bruce, Tad Day, Virginia Eisenhardt, Andrew Ethridge, Betty Gates, John Glaze, Chuck Green, Louise Guy, Lee Holloway, Sam Howard, Betty Hudson, Matt Hudson, Cindy Kallal, Sally Knott, Betty Lester, Bill Mann, Cindy Mynatt, Bill Peacock, Sue Bess Robinson, Ferg Rood, Nancy Rood, Ray Roper, Jack Sims, B.J. Sumner, Clarice Thompson, Carolyn Tomlinson (hospice), Rob White, Nancy Woodall Our Homebound Members... For a complete listing of homebound members, please contact the church office. Serving in Our Armed Forces... Captain George Parks Bunch, LTJG Alexander Cody, Petty Officer Steven Jones, Sgt. Joshua Portwood, Col. Janet Seufert Welcome New Members! Terry Warren Christian & Karen Warren Children: Charlize & Danielle Keith & Mary Tipton Woolley Child: Mary Collier Cooking Warms the Heart Enjoy the feeling of a warm, home-cooked meal? Would you like to share that feeling with others? The Nurture Committee is looking for volunteers to cook meals for church members in times of celebration (a baby born), illness, or grief. We need volunteers to prepare and deliver a meal once per month. Not a cook but you d like to help? Delivery volunteers would be appreciated, too. For more information, please contact Hollie Meglio ( or hlanding@usa.net). sun mon tue wed thu fri sat Wednesday, March 4 Chapel Communion 5 to 5:45 p.m. 5 to 5:30 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 April 29, 2015) are encouraged. Menu for March 4, 2015 Smothered pork chops, scalloped potatoes, peas and carrots, German chocolate cake 6:15 to 7 p.m. Program Praying for Life with Rev. Susan Allen Grady This short-term study is taking place at Midweek during Lent On Wednesday nights through April 1, Rev. Susan Allen Grady is leading Praying for Life, a program on prayer in the Fellowship Hall immediately following dinner. Topics include listening to God, finding the right words to pray, praying for your work, and praying for others. For more information, contact Rev. Allen Grady (sallengrady@ogumc.org or , ext. 212). Dinner Time at Hagar s House: March 8-14 Looking for a way to serve others? How about providing a meal at Hagar's House shelter? The Serving Ministry invites classes, groups, and individual volunteers to provide dinner to the residents of Hagar's House shelter during the week of March Hurry! Slots will fill up quickly. For more information or to reserve a night, please contact Jay Huffines ( or THIS WEEK S ACTIVITIES Oak Grove Office Hours 9 a.m. 5 p.m. M F Sunday, March 1, :20am Confirmation Class Heritage Hall Gym 3:00pm Eagle Scout Court of Honor Sanctuary 5:00pm Youth Choir Rehearsal Rm 201 6:00pm Youth RENEW Youth Building Monday, March 2, :30am Disciple III Rm 212 7:00pm Children's Ministry Team Meeting Rm 212 7:00pm Trustees Meeting Rm 217 7:30pm Adult Volleyball Heritage Hall Gym Tuesday, March 3, :30am Lunch Bunch Antiques Roadshow F/H 6:30pm Disciple II Rm 217 6:30pm Grief Sharing Group Rm 219 6:30pm Aerobic Exercise Class Heritage Hall Gym Wednesday, March 4, :15am Morning WOW Rm 216 9:30am Disciple II Rm 117 5:00pm Covenant Kids Rm 202 5:30pm Midweek Meal Fellowship Hall 6:15pm Children s Choirs Rehearsal Various 6:15pm Midweek Program Fellowship Hall 6:15pm Disciple Bible III Rm 212 6:15pm Disciple x2 Rm 219 6:15pm Midweek Book Club Rm 217 6:30pm Disciple 1 Fast Track Rm 216 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Rm-201 7:30pm Boy Scout Troop 77 Meeting Scout Hall Thursday, March 5, :30am Turban Ladies Rm 114 1:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep Fellowship Hall 3:30pm Montclair Blessing Bags Fellowship Hall 6:30pm Aerobic Exercise Class Heritage Hall Gym 7:00pm Evening WOW Parlor Friday, March 6, :00am Zumba Class Fellowship Hall 11:30am Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery Away Saturday, March 7, :00am C4C (Caring for Clarkston) Away ************************************* Upper Room Devotionals The March-April Upper Room devotional books are now available. Pick up one today to use in your daily devotional time. ************************************* Record of Our Faithfulness Our Presence February 18, 2015 Ash Wednesday Service 306 Our Presence February 22, 2015 Church School 541 8:30 Service 136 9:35 Service :00 Service 479 6:00 Youth Renew 75 Total Worship this Week /22/15 Our Offerings Received to date Needed to date $347, $355, Over/Under ($8,134.91) DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTS Pledged to date: $6,339, Given to date: $1,724,108.37

7 Today s Worship Servants Guest Conductor: Mr. Luke Lyndsay Offering Counters: Saxon Dasher, Bob Driskell, Dan Riedford, Richard Stratford Ushers: Louis Barksdale, David Bell, Bill Berg, Jones Brewer, Mike Brooks, Barry Cox, Saxon Dasher, Judd Davis, Jack Ginn, Nic Ginn, Burke Linder, Sonny McCoy, John McMillen, Hugh Means, Jonathan Merrill, Bob Pratt, Tim Ramsey, Bill Rembert, Michael Smith, Clayton Webster, Barbara Woolard, Hank Woolard Altar Guild: Katrina Franklin, Meredith Lee, Becky Mynatt, Cindy Mynatt, Brenda Toebben Children s Church: Allison White, Chip White 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 Caroline Paris ext. 203 Dir. of Contemporary Worship Atticus Hicks ext. 208