Lenten Offering 2016

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1 February 21, 2016 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT Can you imagine what it might be like to walk in the shoes of people who receive help from one of our many mission ministries? Imagine sitting on a bench outside your house in Honduras while the Oak Grove mission team pours a concrete floor in your kitchen to cover your dirt floor. Watch the faces light up with appreciation! Lenten Offering 2016 Imagine getting off the Marta bus on Lavista Road with two small children trying to find the Toco Hills food pantry behind St. Bartholomew s Episcopal Church to ask for food for your family. Imagine sitting and waiting patiently with hungry children for your number to be called at our Caring4Clarkston food pantry so your family will have food for the week. Imagine waiting in sub-freezing weather for your only good meal of the week provided by Oak Grove s Mobile Soup Kitchen for I was hungry and you gave me food (Matthew 25:35). Imagine a Burmese family of four just arriving at Hartsfield- Jackson International Airport after spending years in a Thailand Refugee camp being taken to their new home in Clarkston, completely furnished, to begin a new life in a safe, free country. Because Oak Grove cares, there is hope at the end of each of these stories. These mission ministries and others will continue through your generous donations to the Oak Grove Lenten offering. The Lenten offering provides approximately 33% of the funding needed for the mission ministries sponsored by our church. Our 2016 Lenten offering will show God s love to the world! Checks should be made payable to Oak Grove UMC and marked Lenten Offering. You can also give online ( May our growth in our Christian journey impact the lives of others through our giving. You can also "text to give" by texting the word "Lent" (case sensitive) to (see complete instructions in today's bulletin). Blessings,

2 8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP February 21, 2016 Second Sunday in Lent Welcome (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.) Dr. Glenn Ethridge Prelude I ll Fly Away Camp Kirkland Oak Grove Orchestra Call to Worship (11:00) Sing Praise to God with One Accord Joseph Haydn Chancel Choir *Hymn of Praise Stand Up and Bless the Lord UMH 662 *Affirmation of Faith UMH 883 Ms. Taylor Claire Bean We are not alone; we live in God s world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the church: to celebrate God s presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen. A Morning Prayer Ms. Bean Antiphonal Choral Response Heal Me, Hands of Jesus Sacrament of Holy Baptism (8:30) Dr. Ethridge Rev. Susan Allen Grady The Hawkins Family: Heather Needham, John Michael, William Jackson, Ryan Philip, and Benjamin John We give thanks for all that God has already given you, and we welcome you in Christian love. As members together with you in the body of Christ and in this congregation of The United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. Sacrament of Holy Baptism (11:00) Dr. Ethridge Rev. Allen Grady Hawthorne Shawn Upthegrove, son of Christie and Shawn Upthegrove Congregational Pledge With God s help, we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that Hawk, 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 Hawk, Hawk, 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. Hawk, Hawk, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you too.

3 Our Tithes & Offerings You Are My All in All Oak Grove Orchestra David Winkler *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 Standing on the Promises UMH 374 (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.) Menu for February 24, 2016 Beef Lasagna, Broccoli, Garlic Toast, Salad Bar, Marble Cake Name: Phone: Anthem Lift Thine Eyes from Elijah Felix Mendelssohn Sarah Wiley, Soprano; Cathy Ethridge, Soprano; Betty McGinty, Alto Scripture John 5: 1-8 Dr. Angela Schaffner Co-Chair of Discipleship The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amount: Reservation is for one week only. Date: Standing reservation every week through May 4, 2016: Sermon John: Arise and Walk Dr. Ethridge *Sending Hymn There is a Healing Branch that Grows (Those who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.) There is a healing branch that grows. Where every bitter Marah flows; This is our health-renewing tree. I am the Lord that healeth thee. There is an old appointed way. For those who hearken and obey; Above the gate these words we see: I am the Lord that healeth thee. There is an ordinance that has stood. Since Israel crossed the parted flood; It stands today for you and me. I am the Lord that healeth thee. There is a great Physician still. Whose hand has all its ancient skill; At His command our pains will flee. I am the Lord that healeth thee. *Benediction Dr. Ethridge *Postlude O Christ, the Healer Harm. Johann Gottfried Walther 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? *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. 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 February 21, 2016 Building Consecration Scheduled On October 16, 2016, Oak Grove will celebrate 180 years of ministry, 55 years of Barbecue, and will consecrate our new building. We will have one service that day at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Please mark your calendars and make plans to be a part of the celebration. Get Tickets NOW for Thursday, Friday and Saturday this Week! The steel supports for our new building are going up fast, and we remain on schedule to complete the building in September. You have an opportunity to sign the steel Sunday, February 21, 2016, throughout the morning. A piece of structural steel that will be used in the roofing structure will be placed in the area beside the Fellowship Hall on the Fair Oaks side. You may stop by Sunday between 9:15-9:45, 10:30-11:00, Noon-12:30 to sign the steel. You can write your name, a Bible verse, or a short prayer. This will happen only on Sunday, February 21 and only during the specific times above, so make plans to be a part. Join us in the Oak Groove Fellowship Hall where almost Anything Goes as we present the music of Cole Porter under the stars. You ll Get a Kick out of familiar tunes while enjoying coffee and dessert during a Delightful, Delicious, Delovely evening of entertainment with friends. Tickets are $12.50 (includes coffee/dessert) and will be on sale Sundays and Wednesdays in February. Free childcare will be available for the Friday performance. The cabaret opens February 25 & 26 at 7:30 p.m. and February 27 at 4 pm. Only patrons who have purchased advance tickets will be guaranteed a dessert. 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 give 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 give to the Lenten Offering, please use the special Lenten offering envelope that was mailed or pick one up at church. Checks should be made payable to Oak Grove UMC and marked Lenten Offering. You can also give online ( Thank you for your generosity. Sunday School Fair February 21 There is a place in an adult Sunday school class for you! There will be an Adult Sunday School Fair in the Parlor near the Sanctuary immediately following 11 a.m. worship on Sunday, February 21. Come meet folks from each of our 11 classes and learn more about them at the fair. Oh, and there will be appetizers! For more information, contact Mark Byrne (markabyrne@bellsouth.net). Deliver Lilies Bring Easter Joy! When we deliver lilies each year to our homebound members, we share Easter joy and remind people that their church is thinking of them during the holidays. To sign up to deliver one or more lilies, please contact Amity Farrar (amityfarrar@ yahoo.com or ). Please mark your calendar for Saturday, March 19, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. to pick up a lily from the Narthex. Blood Drive, Feb. 28 Our next blood drive will be February 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The bloodmobile will be located in the parking lot next to the education building. Anyone over the age of 17 can donate, and all donors are asked to eat well and drink plenty of fluids before giving blood. Please bring your ID. Georgia is currently experiencing a blood shortage and all donations will be greatly appreciated.

5 Reminder Text Messages If you would like to receive Youth reminders or updates by text, please text "81010" and enter Sunday School & Confirmation Please join us for Sunday School at 9:35 a.m. in the Gym as we continue exploring the Bible from beginning to end with The Story. Confirmation meets at 9:35 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Youth Fellowship Join us on Sunday nights for Youth Fellowship in the Fellowship Hall at 6 p.m. Enjoy dinner, small groups, and fun! Pick up in front of the Sanctuary at 8 p.m. Seniors In Transition High School Seniors are invited to join Shara Sanders and Taylor Bell for our next Seniors In Transition session on Sunday, February 21 at 8 p.m. in the Clubhouse. Hunger Walk/Run on Sunday, March 13, 12-4 p.m.! The Hunger Walk/Run, sponsored by The Atlanta Community Foodbank, is hosting the 32nd annual 5K walk and fun run on March 13. The Hunger Walk unites our community to raise awareness and critical funds for local hunger relief. Oak Grove is helping the Toco Hills Community Food Bank raise enough money to stock their pantry for an entire year! Join us for the Atlanta Community Food Bank s Hunger Walk/Run (5K) on March 13 at Turner Field or donate to cheer us on! Visit HungerWalkRun.org and find us under the DONATE tab or contact Megan Stambaugh (megancstambaugh@yahoo.com or ) for more information. Washer/Dryer Needed for Our Newest Refugee Family Oak Grove has already been such an important support to Hen and Paw Wah, the young couple who just arrived two weeks ago from a refugee camp in Thailand with their 4-year-old daughter Hae Blay. Though they do not yet speak English, an interpreter helped us learn a little more about their journey. Hen and Paw Wah met in Thailand. They are both from Burma, but Hen arrived in Thailand some time before Paw Wah. They lived in the same refugee camp in Thailand and their daughter, Hae Blay, was born in Thailand. Hen worked as a food distributor in the refugee camp and Paw Wah was studying to become a teacher. Currently, she wants to be a stay at home mother, but hopes to learn enough English some day to teach here. Hen's brother took them to a church in Covington, and they plan to visit Oak Grove in the near future! They are comfortably settled into their apartment in Clarkston thanks to your generous donations of furniture and supplies. One immediate additional need they have is for a washer-dryer. Please Angela Schaffner if you have one available to donate or sell (adschaffner@gmail.com). Thank you for your ongoing support of this important ministry! Oak Grove Memorials IN HONOR TO THE LIBRARY FUND IN HONOR OF Michele Ross Weatherford by Midweek Book Club Members TO THE MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF BETH BENEFIELD AND IN MEMORY OF PHIL BENEFIELD by John & Diana Coleman IN MEMORY TO THE ANDREW ETHRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF Andrew Ethridge by Frank & Rebecca Blanton TO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF Phil Benefield by Jack & Jodie Ginn Louis Benton by Janet Davis Joshua, Michelle, Nora, Sean & Gavin Crowe Robert & Jacqueline Singer Jack & Jodie Ginn Margaret Stone David & Nancy Harte Tony & Judi Frilingos Bill and Susan Widmayer Johnny Huddle by Administrative Sunshine Fund Kevin & Kristine Samsel Gordon Lindquist Anne Cato Sowell by Lou Ann Harkleroad TO THE MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF Phil Benefield by Tony & Judi Frilingos TO THE YOUTH MINISTRY IN MEMORY OF Carolyn Tomlinson by Rev. Claire Yoder the Blessing A GIFT HAS BEEN MADE TO THE BLESSING IN HONOR OF Michele Weatherford s years of leading the Midweek Book Club by Anonymous Donor Upper Room Devotional Guides The March/April Upper Room Devotional books are now available for pick up in the Narthex. Join thousands of people around the world who use this tool for their daily devotional time.

6 PLEASE PRAY FOR In the Hospital Karen Smith Emory Nancy Rood Piedmont Morris Perkins Piedmont New to Care Facilities Paul Tuggle Budd Terrace For a complete list of persons in care facilities, please contact the church office. Continued Prayers... Gerald Adamson, Jesse Barrow, Beth Benefield, Dottie Bonnell, Barbara Cassell, Nancy Crovatt, Marijo Culwell, Helen Dykes, Judy Gervais, Jim Golden, Billie Hackemeyer, Charlie Hamilton, Scott Holt, Betty Hudson, Matt Hudson, Lu L Abate, Betty Lester, Fred Lott, Carolyn McCollum, Lee McFall, Dick Muth, Cindy Mynatt, Pat Nelson, Beth Pearce, Delaine Perkins, Bob (Punchy) Powell, Garry Pryor, Kristen Sanders, Rachel Still, Chick Sward, Clarice Thompson, Jeff Waits, Rob White 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, SSgt. Joshua Portwood, Col. Janet Seufert Midweek moves to Tuesday on March 1! Midweek is moving to Tuesday on March 1 to help make the Young Children s School Spring Consignment Sale another big success. We moved Midweek last fall to make it easier for the Consignment Sale volunteers to set up in Fellowship Hall, and it all worked well. We will do that again on March 1. All Midweek activities (dinner, programs, and choirs) will move their meeting times from Wednesday that week to Tuesday, March 1. Standing meal reservations will apply. There will be no Midweek dinner or activities on Wednesday, March 2. Midweek Chapel Communion Moves to Tuesday on March 1! All Wednesday night activities, including Wednesday Communion, will move to Tuesday on March 1. We will return to our normal Wednesday night schedule the following week. Please mark your calendars! February 24, 2016 Chapel Communion 5 to 5:30 p.m. covenant K through 5th Grade 5 to 5:45 p.m. 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Dinner Reservations and cancellations must be made by noon each Monday before the meal ( or click reservations ). Standing reservations (through May 4, 2016) are encouraged. Menu for February 24, 2016 Beef Lasagna, Broccoli, Garlic Toast, Salad Bar, Marble Cake Midweek Lenten Study Join the Midweek Lenten study following our sermon series, John: The Gospel of Light and Life. Each session will be held in Fellowship Hall and led by Rev. Susan Allen Grady or Dr. Amy Morgan. The sessions include a short video presentation and discussion of the book from the series and readings from the Gospel of John. Feb 24: The Miraculous Signs of Jesus March 1: The I Am Sayings of Jesus March 9: The Farewell Discourse March 16: The Arrest, Trial, and Crucifixion of the King March 23: Eternal Life Make your plans now to participate in this special Midweek series, and invite your friends! Books are available for purchase in the church office. The book is also available through Cokesbury.com, Amazon.com, on Kindle and ibook. For more information, contact Rev. Susan Allen Grady (sallengrady@ogumc.org). THIS WEEK S ACTIVITIES Oak Grove Office Hours 9 a.m. 5 p.m. M F Sunday, February 21, :00pm Sunday School Fair Parlor 5:00pm Youth Choir Choir Rm-201 4:00pm Help Build Hope Leadership Meeting Rm 216 6:00pm Youth Fellowship Fellowship Hall Monday, February 22, :30am Disciple I Rm 216 9:30am Disciple IV Rm :00am Church Bridge Rm 114 7:00pm Drama Rehearsal Rm 202 7:00pm Church Council Meeting Parlor 7:30pm Adult Volleyball Heritage Hall Gym Tuesday, February 23, :00am Akin Circle Meeting Rm 114 6:30pm Aerobic Exercise Class Heritage Hall Gym 6:30pm Grief Sharing Group Rm 219 Wednesday, February 24, :15am WOW Weekly Oxygen for Women Rm 219 9:15am Disciple IV Rm :00pm Staff Lenten Study Rm 217 5:00pm Chapel Communion Service Sanctuary 5:30pm Midweek Meal Fellowship Hall 6:15pm Midweek Program Fellowship Hall 6:15pm Montclair Blessing Bags Narthex 6:15pm Midweek Book Club Rm 114 6:15pm Children s Choirs Various 6:30pm Disciple I Rm 219 6:30pm Disciple III Rm 217 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Rm 201 7:30pm Boy Scout Troop 77 Meeting Scout Hall Thursday, February 25, :00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep Kitchen 6:30pm Christian Believer Rm 217 7:00pm Evening WOW Parlor 7:30pm Aerobics Class Heritage Hall Gym 7:30pm Hot n Cole Drama Performance Fellowship Hall Friday, February 26, :00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery Away 3:00pm Montclair Covenant Kids Away 7:30pm Hot n Cole Drama Performance Fellowship Hall Saturday, February 27, :00pm Hot n Cole Drama Performance Fellowship Hall 10:00am Youth 30 Hour Famine Clubhouse ************************************* Record of Our Faithfulness Our Presence February 14, 2016 Church School 373 8:30 Service 108 9:35 Service :00 Service 367 Our Presence February 10, 2016 Ash Wednesday Service 300 Total Worship this Week 917 2/14/16 Our Offerings Received to date Needed to date $364, $326, Over/Under $38, DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTS Pledged to date: $6,339, Given to date: $3,627,866.01

7 OAK GROVE NEWS February 21, 2016 Lenten Study Sermon Series, Midweek Program, and Personal Devotion This year s Lenten study sermon series, midweek program, and personal devotion is Adam Hamilton s book entitled John: The Gospel of Light and Life. Hamilton leads us through a study of the many metaphors of John to help us understand the unique and inspiring Gospel. Often called the most theological of the Gospels, the Gospel of John tells the story of Jesus in ways that inspire us to discover Jesus through the many levels of John s metaphors of bread, life, light, water, and vine. You may purchase your book for $13 in the church office Sunday mornings, weekdays, or in the Fellowship Hall at Midweek using cash, check or credit card. The book is available electronically through Kindle and ibooks or in print at Cokesbury and Amazon. February 21 Arise and Walk John 5:1-8 Congregation Reads Chapter 2 (pages 31-56) February 28 I AM the Good Shepherd John 10:11-16 Congregation Reads Chapter 3 (pages 57-88) Vacation Bible School: June 13-17, 2016 In this Holy Land adventure, everyone gets to explore firsthand the culture of Joseph s world. They'll experience, right along with Joseph, the heart-breaking trials, joyous victories, and tear-filled celebrations of this unique Bible hero. God s Word will come alive as children enjoy traditional Bibletimes customs, occupations, food, crafts, music, and games. Every day at Egypt will be packed with Bible learning and fun surprises! Morning Session: 9 a.m. to noon. Registration will close April 29, or when our 200 camper maximum is reached. Afternoon Session: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration will close April 29, or when our 200 camper maximum is reached. Morning and Afternoon Sessions will have identical content and activities. Online Registration begins March 1 ( If at least 1 parent volunteers all week at VBS, you can register beginning February 20. Fee: $20 per child Ages: children 4 years old by September 1, 2015 through 5th grade. Youth and adult volunteers are needed, please register online. A nursery is provided for those volunteering during the week of VBS. Directors: Morning Session: Karen Dillard and Claire Metzloff; Afternoon Session: Michelle Hardy. Contact vbscamper@ogumc.org with questions. 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 Registration has Begun Registration for the school year has begun. We are a half-day program for ages 12 months to 4 years old by September 1, 2016 with a discovery based through play curriculum. Our hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please let your friends and neighbors know that they can contact our Enrollment Coordinator, Heather Howard (hhoward@ogumc.org ext. 206) or go to our website for more information. Applications are due by February 26. YOUNG CHILD EN S SCHOOL Spring/Summer Consignment SALE Over 300 Consignors Friday, March 4 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5 (½ Price Day) 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Sale will take place in the gym and Fellowship Hall The Young Children s School is blessed to be an outreach ministry of OGUMC. We appreciate the support many have given the sale over the years. It is that time of year again! You can support our sale as a shopper and/or a consignor. If you would like to get more information about the sale or sign up as a consignor, please visit our website, The Consignment Sale is organized and run by YCS parent volunteers. Proceeds from the sale go directly to benefit the YCS program. Any remaining items are donated to worthy causes such as: New American Pathways, Montclair Elementary School, Caring4Clarkston, and Why Not Ministries. We look forward to seeing you there!

8 A UMW Celebration for Babies Born in 2015 Babies born/adopted between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015 are invited to an afternoon celebration and reception sponsored by the United Methodist Women of Oak Grove on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at 3:30 p.m. Celebrating new babies is one the most delightful events of the year when parents and grandparents come together for music, photos, and a complimentary gift for the babies. A gift to missions will also be made in the name of each infant. We are in the process of gathering names of the babies born/adopted in 2015 to Oak Grove Church parents. Please contact Hollie Meglio ( or hlanding@usa.net) to make sure your baby is on the list to receive details about this wonderful event. Counseling Available through Oak Grove Going through a difficult time in your life? We can help! Oak Grove works with Care and Counseling Center of Georgia to offer counseling. Financial assistance is available. Grief Support Group Grief Sharing for anyone grieving significant loss Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in room 219 Led by: Stephanie Foxman, Licensed Professional Counselor.There is no charge and newcomers are always welcome. Contact Dr. Amy Morgan ( , ext. 210 or amorgan@ogumc.org) for more information. Senior Adults are invited to attend Crossing the Bridges of Life: Spirit, Mind, & Body Saturday, March 12, 2016, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cascade United Methodist Church 3144 Cascade Road, SW, Atlanta, Georgia ( ) Sponsored by the North Georgia Older Adult Discipleship Ministry Team There will be inspiration by Rev. Richard Winn of North GA, and Rev. Dr. Will Randolph, Executive Director of the Office on Aging and Older Adult Ministries for Discipleship Ministries Agency. His ministry involves providing resources and training support for leaders of older adult ministries throughout the United Methodist Churches in the USA. The event will include workshops, good food and fellowship, resources, displays, and door prizes. Online Registration is due by March 1 ( Transportation on March 12 is available by Oak Grove Bus. Make bus reservations in the Oak Grove Church Office ( ), for departure from the Oak Grove UMC parking lot, at 8:30 a.m. and returning at approximately 4 p.m. Boy Scouts Featured in the Library Window Year after year in February, the Library window has featured wonderful displays by Randy & Sandy Yates about the Boy Scouts. Please be sure to view this year's window because it may be the last for some time to come. Randy is retiring and, while he will remain active in the Boy Scouts in some capacity, he will likely be traveling or otherwise enjoying retirement in Februarys to come. Thanks to Randy for all the previous windows and for all that he and Sandy have done to promote the Boy Scouts! Oak Grove is excited to introduce Text To Give as a new giving option for our donors. We hope you will enjoy the convenience. 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. Lent Building Famine Blessing Memorials John Drama Lent is the Lenten Offering. Blessing is for our ongoing mission offering. John is to purchase ($13) the Lenten study book. Building is for the building fund. Memorials is for memorials/honorariums. Drama is for the drama ministry. Famine is to give to the 30 Hour Famine. 6. If you have questions, please contact Church Administrator, Dale Smith. 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.

9 OUR YOUTH GROUP IS DOING WORLD VISION S 30 HOUR FAMINE. WHAT: WHY: For 30 hours, we re going hungry to raise funds to help hungry children around the world. Every day, nearly 8,000 kids are dying from hunger-related causes. The clock is ticking and we are taking action! HOW YOU CAN HELP: 1. Give. Every $35 we raise can help feed and care for a child for one month. Make checks payable to Oak Grove UMC and mark them "30 Hour Famine." Give them to the contact person below. Text to Give-text a minimum amount of $3.00. Instructions can be found in today's bulletin or on the Oak Grove website ( Visit to donate online. 2. Volunteer. There are many ways you can help. Join us for an eye-opening Famine weekend. Contact Shara Sanders to find out how you can volunteer. 3. Pray. Ask God to bring us together and to help those in need every day. OUR GOAL: We re raising $4,200 to help feed and care for 10 kids for a year. WHEN: February 26-27, 2016 CONTACT: Shara Sanders - ssanders@ogumc.org

10 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, Becky Mynatt, Cindy Mynatt, Brenda Toebben, Carol Wright, Children s Church: Allison White and Kate Jay 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