Usher Recognition Sunday

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1 March 17, 2019 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT Usher Recognition Sunday We give thanks for the many people who currently serve and have served as ushers at Oak Grove. We are grateful for their time, talents, and witness in this place. If you are interested in becoming an usher in any of the following rotations or services, contact Rachel Fullerton January/May/September Captain: John Weatherford Scott Bazemore 10 years Tom Branch 10 years Harold Chambliss unknown Ed Flowers 3 years Bryan Kemp 3 years J.C. McBee 15 years Connie Mebane 6 years Jay Merchant 2 years David Pearce 5 years Ruth Primm 21 years Avery Severt 15 years Bill Spinks 1 year Mike Ulven unknown Bob Varnadoe 2 years Brian Wagner 3 years Bob Walton 5 years John Weatherford 18 years Hank Williams 1 year Current Ushers and Years of Service Captain of Traditional Worship: Scot Macrae February/June/October Captain: John Hancock John Adams 18 years Janet Ballard 15 years John Ballard 15 years Kim Cody 15 years Kelly Ewing 4 years Haydn Fusia 3 years Clint Ginn 40 years John Hancock 45 years Joseph Hancock 2 years Sherry Hancock 2 years Zoe Hicks 2 years Tim Lott 25 years Dan Riedford 25 years Tom Schubert 5 years Dot Smith 2 years Jim Smith 2 years Roger Toebben 9 years Kurt Travis 1st year Lillian Travis 1st year Bill Widmayer 12 years March/July/November Captain: Jack Ginn David Bell unknown Bill Berg 8 years Mike Brooks 12 years Beth Burgess 1st year John Burgess 1st year Barry Cox 5 years Saxon Dasher unknown Judd Davis unknown Lyn Deitrich 1st year Steve Deitrich 1st year Jack Ginn 40 years Ed Hong 2 years Sonny McCoy 6 years John McMillen 15 years Hugh Means 15 years Jonathan Merrill 5 years Bob Pratt 30 years Bill Rembert 15 years Michael Smith unknown Clayton Webster 20 years Gary Young 1st year April/August/December Captains: James Trotti and Matt Moneyhan Jeanine Andews 16 years Mark Byrne 7 years Tony Callaway 10 years Candy Casarella 8 years Greg Casarella 8 years Bill Cole 32 years Jack Graves 6 years Robin Hackney 1st year Judy Hoh 1st year Tim Howard 5 years Elliott Jackson 8 years Scot Macrae 15 years Matt Moneyhan 1 year Wallace Moreman 5 years Phil Perry unknown Paul Siegel 3 years Kirby Smith 15 years James Trotti 7 years Rob Welch 7 years David Wright 1 year Linda Wright 1 year Funeral/Memorial Service Ushers Captain: John Ballard John Adams Fred Palmer John Ballard Davis Peacock Mark Byrne Dan Riedford Kim Cody Esther Segler Nancy Douglas Avery Severt Ken Houghton Kirby Smith Tim Lott Clayton Webster Margaret Maxwell Bill Widmayer J.C. McBee Hank Williams Sonny McCoy Gary Young Modern Worship Greeters Captain: Carson Wiggins Susie Adams Allison Houston Phil Bemiss Jimmy Houston Julie Bemiss Elliott Jackson Brandon Bloodworth Mandy Jackson Greg Casarella Britta Leuckfeld Carol Davis Darryl Martin Will Hardy Kristi Martin Karen Higginbotham Amy Merrill Jonathan Merrill Terry Mulvey Heather Offutt Brooke Peck Daniel Peck Norman Powell Camille Reed Jeff Sjogren Eric Wahlen Jen Wahlen Bull Wallace Bryna Wiggins Carson Wiggins

2 March 17, :30 and 11a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP Usher Sunday Gathering Music Fantasia on Salvation David Paxton Call to Worship (11:00) God Made My Feet Purdy/Taylor Young Musicians Choir Ms. Amanda Price, Conductor; Ms. Jan Appling, Accompanist Welcome and Announcements (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.) Prelude Erin Isle Sketches, Movement I Elliot Del Borgo Oak Grove Orchestra *Hymn of Praise Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing UMH 400 *Affirmation of Faith written by 2019 Confirmation Class (8:30) Mr. Charlie Hardy (11:00) Ms. Mary Paris Smith We believe that God created everything and everything has a purpose. We believe that God loves us so much that he sent his only son to spread peace during his ministry before dying for our sins. We trust and believe that the Holy Spirit is our comforter and helps us understand each other and our faith. We wholly believe that God is our loving, graceful, kind creator. He sent his son Jesus, our Messiah and a fye* example. When Jesus ascended into heaven he left his Holy Spirit who guides and teaches us in our daily life. We experience God in our lives through loving and caring for others, through spreading the gospel, baptism, and being active members in worship, in our church, and in our community. *Fye: is a youth slang term that is short for fire. It is used to describe someone who is excellent, or in a state of excitement. *Gloria Patri UMH 71 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Witness of Confirmand (8:30) Ms. Lydia Grace Traynelis (11:00) Mr. Spencer Merchant A Morning Prayer and The Lord s Prayer Dr. Amy 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. Our Tithes & Offerings Die Zaubekflöte KV 620 W. A. Mozart The Magic Flute Overture arr. Joachim Linckelmann Woodwind Quintet Dr. Kellie Rose, Flute; Mr. Stewart Spenser, Oboe Mr. Rick Glimore, Clarinet; Ms. Helen Werling, Horn; Mr. Ian Horrocks, Bassoon

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 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross UMH 298 (At the 11:00 a.m. service, children in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade are invited to leave for Children s Church during the Hymn of Preparation. Pick up is in Room 227.) Usher Recognition Anthem (11:00) A Thousand Tongues To Sing Bradley Nelson Chancel Choir, Brass, and Organ Sacrament of Holy Baptism (11:00) Dr. Ethridge Dr. Morgan Joanna Grace Els, daughter of Ashley and Justin Els Congregational Pledge With God s help, we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that Joanna, 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 TFWS 2249 Joanna, Joanna, 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. Joanna, Joanna, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you, too. Scripture Luke 23:39-43 Mr. John Weatherford The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Sermon Final Offers: Dr. Glenn Ethridge Salvation *Sending Hymn Give to the Winds Thy Fears UMH 129 (Those who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.) *Benediction Dr. Ethridge Postlude Erin Isle Sketches, Maestoso Elliot Del Borgo Oak Grove Orchestra The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God in celebration of Ed and Cammie McCarvey s 60th wedding anniversary. *Congregation stand as able. UMH: United Methodist Hymnal / TFWS: The Faith We Sing Large print hymnals and hearing assistance devices are available from an usher. Children s worship bags are available in the Narthex and Parlor side door. Nursery care is available in room 123.

4 Oak Grove NEWS March 17, 2019 This Week s Activities Sunday, March 17, :15am Nursery Opens Rm 123 8:30am Two-year-olds Bible Presentation Grand Hall 8:30am Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:30am Sunday School Various 9:30am Coffee Fellowship Grand Hall 10:30am Youth and Children s Sunday School Ends 10:45am Modern Worship 11:00am Traditional Worship Sanctuary 12:00pm UMW Haiti Mission Trip Meeting Rm 102 2:00pm Youth Choir Rm 218 3:00pm Confirmation Sanctuary 4:00pm Parenting Class: Screen Time Rm 203 5:30pm Disciple 2 (Howard) Rm 203 5:30pm Youth Fellowship 7:00pm William & Mary Choir Concert Sanctuary Monday, March 18, :30am Disciple 4 (Hicks) Rm :00am Seekers Class Bridge Rm 101 7:00pm Service Ministries Meeting Rm 102 7:30pm Adult Volleyball Heritage Hall Gym Tuesday, March 19, :15am Trip Bunch to Hindu Temple Away 2:00pm Senior Adult Council Meeting Rm 102 6:30pm Scouting Troops 77 and 177 Scout Hall 6:30pm VBS Coordinators Meeting Grand Hall 6:30pm Grief Sharing Group Rm 238 7:00pm Building Committee Mtg. Conference Rm 207 Wednesday, March 20, :30am Wednesday Morning Women s Group Rm 238 9:30am MOPS: Mothers of PreSchoolers 10:00am Friendship Circle Rm 102 5:00pm Midweek Communion Service Grand Hall 5:30pm Midweek Meal 6:15pm Midweek Lent Study Rm 103 6:15pm Blessing Bags Youth Lobby 6:15pm Youth Midweek Activities 6:15pm Children s Choirs Various 6:15pm Go Forth Women's Devotional Group Rm 131 6:15pm Midweek Book Club Rm 102 6:30pm Jesus In the Gospels (Disciple) Rm 205 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 7:00pm Dementia Skills for Families Rm 104 7:30pm Young Adult Trivia Napolean's 8:00pm Modern Band Rehearsal Thursday, March 21, :00am Needles and Prayers Rm 205 1:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep 6:30pm Pack 577 Meeting 7:30pm Evening WOW Rm 203 Friday, March 22, :00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery 5:00pm Scream Retreat Departure Dinner Away Oak Grove welcomes The William & Mary Choir, James Armstrong, conductor, presenting Alleluia! 300 Years of Celebration in Song. This 56-member undergraduate choir has performed both in the US and internationally. Oak Grove will host a free concert in our Sanctuary, Sunday, March 17, at 7 p.m. Alleluia Following the performance, students will stay in the homes of Oak Grove members. Thank you, volunteer hosts! The William and Mary Chapel hosted the Oak Grove Youth Choir in Oak Grove s own Bob Wiley is a senior at William & Mary, and the Choir has been a key part of his experience there. UMW Haiti Mission Trip Informational Meeting Sunday, March 17, 12 p.m. in Room 102 The United Methodist Women will sponsor a mission trip on June 13-20, The team will assist Pastor Benite Jeunes with his orphanage and community ministry. Please join us as we extend Oak Grove s love to this struggling part of our world. Choir to Sing The Friendship Circle Wednesday, March 20, 10 a.m. in Room 102. The UMW Friendship Circle will meet with the Wednesday Morning Womens Group, March 20, at 10 a.m. in Room 102. We will assemble personal hygiene kits for the homeless. We re still collecting either toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, or washcloths. We look forward to seeing everyone there. Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast Saturday, April 20, 9 10:30 a.m. Schedule: 9 9:45 a.m.: Continental Breakfast Grand Hall and Portico parking area / Cost $10 per family. 9:15 10:30 a.m.: Photos with Easter Bunny & Activity in Grand Hall 9:50 a.m.: Gather in Sanctuary; Egg Marshals will lead families to hunt areas 10 a.m.: Egg Hunt! (Memorial Garden: 0-2 year-olds; Grand Lawn: 3-5 year-olds; Oak Grove Park: 6 years and older or families) Bring an Easter basket no grass, please! Will you donate filled eggs for the Hunt? Please drop them off in the Portico by Wednesday, April 17. Inclement weather plan: Easter Morning Egg Hunt for kids during Sunday School and Children's Church Sponsored by the Children s Ministry Team

5 Grades 6 through 12 Confirmation Service Sunday, March 17, 3 p.m. Sanctuary Please come and support our 2019 Confirmands as they profess their faith and join Oak Grove UMC! STAY Connected SUNDAY SCHOOL Sundays: 9:30-10:30 a.m. YOUTH CHOIR Sundays: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Choir Room YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Sundays: 5:30-7:30 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL D-GROUPS Various Times Various Locations Oak Grove Memorials IN HONOR TO VBS IN HONOR OF Kim Cody by Jack & Vicky Graves IN MEMORY TO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF Chick Sward by Ed & Rosemary Ramsey TO THE HYMNAL FUND IN MEMORY OF Christian Cain Claire Peacock by Ray & Jane Bush Lunch Bunch for Senior Adults Secret Library Services Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 11:30 a.m. Get introduced to library services that you may not know about by Fran Weaver, Branch Manager, Northlake- Barbara Loar Library. From e-magazines to learning a foreign language, the library offers more than meets the eye. Lunch ($9.00) will be served at 11:30 a.m. followed by the program. Reservations are required and may be made online (ogumc.org), by calling ( ), or signing the Lunch Bunch reservation list in a Sunday School classroom. The Christian Fellowship Sunday School Class Invites You to a Series of Talks by Ellen Ott Marshall, PhD Associate Professor of Christian Ethics & Conflict Transformation at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Marshall s work focuses on contemporary Christian ethics, with particular attention to violence, peacebuilding, and conflict transformation. She is also interested in questions about gender and moral agency, and the dynamic relationship between faith, history and ethics. All are welcome to come to YOUTH HALL at 9:30 a.m. to hear this fascinating speaker for two more weeks in March. March 17: The Vices and Virtues of Conflict will focus on scripture and the virtues and vices of conflictual behavior. March 24: Living a Good Life in the Midst of Ongoing Conflict describes four general practices for living a good life in the midst of ongoing conflict. MONDAY, APRIL 8 6:15 p.m., Astronomy, the Church, & Dr. James R. Sowell Director, Georgia Tech Observatory Timekeeping Jim Sowell will describe how astronomical phenomena and the Christian Church formed the basis for our calendar and timekeeping. Jim, an Oak Grove member, has been an astronomer at Georgia Tech for 30 years. MENU: Pork chops, dirty rice, buttered broccoli, salad, yeast rolls, beverage, and dessert. COST: $9.00 Reservations are required by Friday, April 5, and can be made online (ogumc.org), by phone, ( ), or on signup sheets.

6 PLEASE PRAY FOR In the Hospital... Betty Jo Williams Emory New Concerns... Barbara Adams Bobbe Corbett Saundra Disney Millie Edwards Max Neese New to Care Facility Jean Cox Budd Terrace Nancy Crovatt AG Rhodes Continued Prayers... Annie Ruth Anderson, David Ariail, Flo Baker, Louis Barksdale, Bill Barnette, Doris Barnette, Ina Bloomquist, Lisa Callaway, Harold Chapman, Keren Clay, Charlie Darden, Liz Darden, Olivia Frey, John Garver, Charlie Hamilton, Jim Hicks, John Long, Dot Malone, Mary Ann McMichael, Cindy Mynatt, Jeannine Nash, Blackie Scott Neese, Dorothy Olson, Margaret Panter, Elizabeth Pentecost, Mary Dell Robert, Nancy Rodgers, June Row, Linda Lee Saye, Elizabeth Schroeder, Esther Segler, Debbie Seligman, Donna Sherrill, Ann Shirk, Karen Smith, Kirby Smith, Al Walker, Joyce Walsh, Jane Webster, Rob White, George Wilkerson, Betty Jo Williams, Hank Williams, Gene Worth Homebound... For a complete listing of homebound members, please contact the church office. Serving in Our Armed Forces... AE Hugh McCulloh Hope (Mac), Petty Officer Steven Jones, Major Rick Larango, 1LT Thomas E. Penland, Cdr. Andrew Pruiett, Col. Janet Seufert Recent Baptism... We celebrate the recent baptism of Charles Aiken Dillard who has been initiated into Christ's holy church and the Oak Grove family! Jeannie Mills Oak Grove s Vision Every Member will... 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. M I Midweek Communion DW E covenant E Children s Bible Study 5 to 5:30 p.m. 5 to 5:45 p.m. 5-7 p.m. Nursery open Room 134 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 24, 2019) are encouraged. Menu for March 20, 2019 Slow Roasted Turkey Breast, Smashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Salad Bar, Strawberry Cake K LENT STUDY 2019 Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. Room 103 Through April 17* Dr. Angela D. Schaffner, PhD leads us in her new book, REVEALED: What the Bible Can TeachYou About Yourself *No Midweek April 3 (spring break) LIBRARY NEWS LENTEN & EASTER SEASON Happening now, our library is featuring books to inspire you during the Lenten and Easter Season. Look for these books on the first bookcase to the left of the computer at the front of the library. Be sure to stop in and see what God left just for you in the library! P.S. God asks that you also return any overdue books. WE NEED YOUR HELP WITH With our new worship schedule, we need your help with parking. Families are encouraged to ride together. People who can walk are encouraged to park in the lower lot near the BBQ pit, in the driveway to the cemetery, on the right side of Oakleigh Court as you drive in, or at Oak Grove Elementary. Most of the spaces in front of the sanctuary are not designated handicap, but we ask that you save those for people needing easy access to the sanctuary. Our Presence March 6, 2019 Ash Wednesday 273 Our Presence March 10, 2019 Church School 332 8:30 Service 95 10:45 Service :00 Service 361 5:30 Youth Fellowship 73 Total Worship this Week /18/19 Our Offerings Received to date Needed to date $556, $544, Over/Under $11, DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTS Phase 2 Given to date: $2,915, MIDWEEK RESERVATION Name: Phone: Amount: Reservation is for March 20 Standing Reservation Place a number in the space(s) below of the type of meal you wish to reserve: Adult Meal ($9) Youth Meal, ($8) ages Child Meal, ages 3-11 ($7) Children under 3 (free) How many? Nursery, How many children? Family bundle rate: Two adults and two or more children 11 years of age and under ($25) OR One adult and two or more children 11 years of age or under ($18).

7 You are invited to a very special Confirmation Service honoring 43 Confirmands who will profess faith and join the church! Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary All are invited to attend. The Youth Choir will sing. A reception will follow in Grand Hall. Confirmation Service 2019 Confirmation Class Jack Riley Albright, Mae Ann Baerman, Abigail Josephine Barnes, Corinne Juliana Benefield, Julia Marie Chilton, Luke Pierce Chilton, Zachary Addison Clark, Jacob Robert Clay, Madelyn Michelle Creel, Will Howard Elder, Ann Elizabeth Fazio, Charles Sherman Haight, Michael Charles Hardy, Nicholas Scott Harrison, Carter Allen Hayes, Katherine Faith Hidell, Cooper Beau Howard, Thomas James Howser, Wyatt Albert Keadey, Tristan Elizabeth Linscott, Emma Kate Linscott, John Everett Linscott, Arden Hartley Lunsford, Ryan Moss Martin, Spencer Alexander Merchant, Jackson Milhous Merrill, Zachary Allen Miller, William Wallace Moreman, Olivia Grace Lovely Niolon-Kachur, Henry Spears Polinski, Daniel Ross Raudebaugh, Jessica Lorraine Rose, Julia Rose Scheid, Catherine C. Schwartz, Colin Patrick Shea, Luke Michael Smith, Mary Paris Smith, John Taylor Martin, Conrad John Thomson, Lillian Love Travis, Grace Montgomery Travis, Lydia Grace Traynelis, Mary Elinor Walker 2019 Friends in Faith David Bell, Eva Van De Water, Ann Dasher Englert, Montie Stone, Betsy Driskell, Jack Moore, Michael Brazeal, Scott White, Heather Howard, Mike Devoto, Lynne Crabtree, Martin Feild, Ed Hong, Vince Meglio, John McMillen, Lindsey Luepke, JC McBee, Chad Payne, Ken Greene, Hannah Siegel, Joye Callaway, Scott Bazemore, Shara Sanders, David Mitchell, Tim Martin, Brad Malemezian, Jimmy Gilmore, Mike Brooks, Sarah Bontrager, Duncan Van Pelt, Pierce Nelson, Bob Unger, Lee Ann Ramsey, Laura Fletcher, John Burgess, Carson Wiggins, Sarah Wiley, William Higgins, Phil Bemiss, Cynthia Casabonne, Ellen Kersh, Cathy Ethridge, Cindy Balte Oak Grove United Methodist Church 1722 Oak Grove Road Decatur, Georgia

8 Today s Worship Servants Sound: Stan Taylor Usher Captain for February: Jack Ginn Ushers: David Bell, Bill Berg, Mike Brooks, Beth Burgess, John Burgess, Barry Cox, Saxon Dasher, Judd Davis, Lyn Deitrich, Steve Deitrich, Jack Ginn, Ed Hong, Sonny McCoy, John McMillen, Hugh Means, Jonathan Merrill, Bob Pratt, Bill Rembert, Michael Smith, Clayton Webster, Gary Young Altar Guild: Nancy Harte, Sally Houghton, Tara Merritt-Merchant, Dale Miller, Brenda Toebben Children s Church: Kim Cody and Stephanie Mitchell Our Worship Times 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Various 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Ends 10:45 a.m. Modern Worship 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary Our Pastors Dr. Glenn Ethridge Senior Pastor ext. 211 Dr. Amy Morgan Pastor of Nurture and Service ext. 210 Dr. Joseph McBrayer Pastor of Invitation and Discipleship ext. 212 Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster Bishop in Residence Rev. Mary Lou Gilbert Pastor to Senior Adults Dr. Dana Everhart Theologian in Residence Our Program Staff Dale Smith Executive Director ext. 225 Pam Reynolds Director of Finance ext. 224 Kim Cody Director of Children s Ministry ext. 218 Bryan Bontrager Director of Youth Ministry ext. 202 Edgar Scruggs Director of Music Ministry ext. 226 Leanne Herrmann Organist Atticus Hicks Director of Modern Worship ext. 208 Submitting 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 article to appear in the following week s bulletin. Send items to oakgrovenews@ogumc.org. Articles will run TWO times and may be edited for space. Indicate the two editions you prefer when the article is submitted. Thank you! Check the Oak Grove website for up-to-the-minute news on all events: Make Sure You Stay in Constant Contact Information on our ministries, news, and upcoming events is shared through our Constant Contact weekly congregational . If your address changes during the year, please contact Diane O'Steen, Membership/Database Admin., (dosteen@ogumc.org or ext.221) Our Church Information Church Office Office Hours 9 a.m. 5 p.m. M F Emergency Contact After Hours ext. 9 Address 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA Website Our Schools Oak Grove Christian School YCS (Young Children s School) OAK GROVE ROAD DECATUR, GEORGIA 30033