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1 October 7, 2018 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY The annual Oak Grove Barbecue is one of the ways this neighborhood defines itself. It is homecoming and nostalgia, friendships and food. The Barbecue provides a wonderful way to invite people to Oak Grove, and around a table of food, many friendships have been built. In relationships we find roots for soul, and joy for our heart. Each year I look forward to the fellowship we share in serving and preparing 5,000+ plates of food, and even more so I look forward to hosting the community at Oak Grove. It is always my hope that guests at the barbecue will want to to return Oak Grove for worship, Bible Study, or small groups. I hope that our neighbors will want their children brought up in the nurturing, loving environment of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. I love to see the young Cub Scouts running from table to table to clear the plates. (Pro Tip: Don t turn your back on your plate when a Cub Scout is near; you will lose your plate in a skinny minute!) These kids are building memories. at Recently KingsBridge retirement village I visited with the CEO. He shared his memories of coming to the Oak Grove Christian School when he was a child, and I was reminded how important these seemingly small events are in shaping who we are. The Barbecue includes some great food, and the United Methodist Men and United Methodist Women will make profits that help mission. However, for me, I celebrate that memories for a lifetime are being built and friendships across the generations are being nourished. Come, taste, and see that the Lord is good! And invite a friend!

2 8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP October 7, 2018 World Communion Sunday Gathering Music Communion Alexandre Guilmant Welcome and Announcements (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time) Dr. Joseph McBrayer *Processional Hymn Eucharistic Hymn See insert Tune: Beach Spring *Affirmation of Faith Affirmation from Romans 8:35, Dr. Dana Everhart Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation or distress, or persecution or famine, or nakedness or peril or sword? No! In all things we are more than conquerors through the One who loved us. We are sure that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Thanks be to God! Amen. A Morning Prayer and The Lord s Prayer Dr. Everhart 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) In Remembrance Buryl Red/arr. Lloyd Larson Ms. Natalie Spruell, Soprano; Mr. Darryl Franklin, Baritone (11:00) 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 ev ry 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. You are here as earth s own bread. Faith and hope and love have come. *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 at 11:00 a.m., children in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade may leave for Children s Church. Pick up is in room 227.)

3 Scripture John 14:12-14 Mr. Bob Unger The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Sermon Half Truths: Dr. McBrayer Name It and Claim It 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. There is a mobile station for worshipers who prefer to be served in their seats. If you prefer gluten-free elements, please go to the station to the left of the pulpit. You are always welcome to choose any station by simply walking to the station of your choice. Once you receive the bread, please dip it in the grape juice in the chalice. In our tradition worshipers do not drink from the chalice. After receiving communion you may kneel at the chancel to pray or return to your seat. Duet (11:00) In Remembrance Buryl Red/arr. Lloyd Larson Ms. Natalie Spruell, Soprano; Mr. Darryl Franklin, Baritone *Sending Hymn Be Thou My Vision See insert (Those who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.) *Benediction Dr. McBrayer *Postlude Postlude in G Gerald Peterson *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 October 7, 2018 This Week s Activities Sunday, October 7, :30am Coffee Fellowship Grand Hall 5:00pm Drama Ministry Rehearsal 5:30pm Disciple 2 (Howard) Rm 203 Monday, October 8, :30am Disciple 4 (Hicks) Rm 203 6:15pm UMM Meeting Barbecue Talk 7:30pm Adult Volleyball Heritage Hall Gym Tuesday, October 9, :30pm Scouting Troop 77 Scout Hall 6:30pm Grief Recovery Group Rm 238 Wednesday, October 10, :30am Disciple 2 (Veres) Rm 203 9:30am Wednesday Morning Women s Group Rm 238 5:00pm Midweek Communion Service Grand Hall 5:00pm Covenant Kids Rm 237 5:30pm Midweek Meal 6:15pm Blessing Bags Youth Lobby 6:15pm Midweek Program 6:15pm Go Forth Women's Devotional Group Rm 131 6:15pm Scream Free Parenting Rm 104 6:15pm Children s Choirs Various 6:15pm Midweek Book Club Rm 102 6:30pm Jesus In the Gospels (Disciple) Rm 205 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 7:00pm Young Adult Bible Study (YABS) Rm T01 8:00pm 9.35 Band Rehearsal Thursday, October 11, :00am Senior Adults Trip Away 1:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep Kitchen 2:00pm Fidelis Circle Meeting Rm 102 7:30pm Salute to Simon Performance Friday, October 12, :00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery 7:30pm Salute to Simon Performance Saturday, October 13, :00am Caring for Clarkston (C4C) 4:00pm Salute to Simon Performance Away Away OAK GROVE DRAMA MINISTRY PRESENTS A SalUte tosimon Thursday, Oct :30 p.m. Friday, Oct :30 p.m. Saturday, Oct p.m. it's spooky to be hungry Join us for Oak Grove s annual Trunk or Treat Event! Decorate your car, van, truck, motorcycle, or trailer! This event is only successful if each family will decorate a vehicle; it can be very simple or extremely creative! Kids will trunk or treat from vehicle to vehicle. Prizes will be awarded for best decorated vehicles. Come in costume with a loot bag, flashlight, and lawn chairs. Please ensure decorations are appropriate for a church event (no blood, gore, or evil please!) Bring a picnic dinner and tailgate! Each family is expected to bring enough pre-packaged candy for 250 children (1 piece each). All children need to be accompanied by a parent. Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 28. They say laughter is the best medicine! This will certainly be true as the Drama Ministry serves up an evening of comedy in salute to the comic genius of Neil Simon October 11, 12, and 13, in. We re melding together the best of The Good Doctor and Plaza Suite as we pay tribute to the man who brought laughter to Broadway for decades. This will be an evening you won t want to miss! Tickets ($10) are on sale at Midweek and on Sunday morning. Photo: Jack Mitchell It s Spooky to be Hungry is our annual food drive campaign that happens each year close to Halloween. This year s food drive will be on Saturday, October 27. Spooky is a fun service ministry for the whole family. You can participate by Stapling letters to the donation bags Being a Neighborhood Volunteer Dropping bags at neighbors doorsteps around October 20 Collecting food on October 27 and delivering to Sorting, packing, and/or delivering food to the food bank. (Ages 5 and up with a parent) All of the food donated goes to feed hungry people right here in our community. To become a Neighborhood Volunteer, please sign up using the link on the church website ( You may also send an to ogumcspooky@gmail.com, sign up at one of the It s Spooky to be Hungry display tables, or call Ellen Kersh ( ). Saturday, October 27, :30 7 pm, Back Parking Lot Sponsored by OGUMC Children s Ministry Team

5 No Youth Fellowship Tonight. Enjoy Fall Break! Caring for Clarkston Meet in the Youth Lobby on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 8 a.m. Confirmation Mixer Confirmands and Friends in Faith will gather for a time of community building Sunday, October 14, from 12:30-3 p.m. We look forward to seeing all confirmands and FIF there! 57th Annual Oak Grove Barbecue: Saturday, October 20 The 57th annual Oak Grove Barbecue will be held on Saturday, October 20, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ten tickets were mailed to each Oak Grove household recently. Those who buy or sell all ten tickets in advance will receive a free ticket. Friday, October 12, is the deadline to receive a free ticket. Additional tickets are available in the church office. Volunteer sign-up is now available both manually and online for the nearly 500 workers needed to make the Barbecue a success. Barbecue questions may be directed to either Chair Wallace Moreman ( ) or Clayton Webster ( ). UMW Bake Sale We are requesting your baked goods for our annual UMW Bake Sale which will be held at the Barbecue. Brownies and cookies should be pre-packaged with 2 or 4 pieces in each bag, depending on the size. Cakes should be covered with a transparent wrap but not pre-priced. All baked goods may be dropped off in any time after 9:30 a.m. on October 20. Proceeds support our local missions. For more information, contact Michele Riedford ( ). Thanks for your support! UMW Crafts Sale and Bazaar Our annual Craft Sale will be coming to our UMM Barbecue. We hope that many of our talented church members are planning ahead and working on crafts which will be sold at the Barbecue. All proceeds go to local missions. We welcome all kinds of arts and crafts and appreciate our talented members sharing their beautiful creations. We also welcome vintage jewelry and gift items in good condition. If you have some items that you would like for us to pick up before October 20, we will be happy to do so. Please call: Barbara Adams ( ), Dale Miller ( ), Tara Merritt-Merchant ( ), Jane Miller ( ), or Barbara Woolard ( ). Thank you in advance for participating in this wonderful outreach project of our church. UMW Craft Sale Committee Barbecue Meals for the Homebound Oak Grove members have two opportunities to pay it forward at this year s barbecue. Donate one (or more) prepaid barbecue ticket to provide a meal. Tickets can be donated in the church office. Deliver a meal to one of our homebound members on the day of the barbecue. For more information, contact Anita Adair ( or anita.adair@choa.org). Friends of the Library Book Sale We are accepting book donations for the annual Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Barbecue. Please deliver paperbacks in bags and hardbacks in manageable boxes. Donations may be brought to the Portico and will not be accepted after October 8. Due to space constraints, we cannot accept magazines, textbooks or encyclopedias. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase inventory for our church Library. Please contact Anne Patterson ( ) with questions or to help with this year s sale. Thank you in advance for your support. Library Committee Openings at Oak Grove s YCS The Young Children s School has limited preschool openings (Toddlers through Pre-K). Please contact Meredith Dunn (mdunn@ogumc.org or ) for more information. Oak Grove Memorials IN HONOR TO CARING FOR CLARKSTON MISSION FUND IN HONOR OF Bryan Bontrager by Fidelis Circle IN MEMORY TO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF Mary Lou Akin by Claud & Eloise Pounds Martha Deming by Ken Bell Claud & Eloise Pounds Sharon Darby Jane & Benjy Bluestein All Saints Sunday On November 4, we will observe All Saints Sunday. As part of our celebration of the saints we will call the names of those members of our church family who have died since November 1, Please review the list below and send any changes or additions to Diane (dosteen@ogumc.org). Virginia Lewis Whittemore Wilbur Fisk Peck, Jr. (Bill) W. Byron Matthews Gerald Eugene Spratte Elma Lee McFall Wayne Seymour Bailey Geneva (Jerri) Inscore Williamson Mildred Schrepple Patricia Rakestraw Dorothy T. King Candice J. Sturm Roxie Elizabeth Smith Gaye Waller Kitchen Janet Rae Milton Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Thompson Emily Virginia Harris Strickland Harry Vaughn Hewey Mary (Becky) Tallant Vining Thomas Allen Rice Bill L. Mann Marion Milton Pierson George Milton Jeffares Richard Ferris Muth Hoyt A. Allen Ann G. Rhoden Nell Baldwin Chancey Dorothy Adell Patch Butterworth Harriet Curl Tuggle George F. Riley Myrna D. Cooper Walter J. (Buddy) McCloud Bessie W. Burton Betty (Lumpkin) Henderson Frances Bond (Betty) Strohecker Larry John Polstra Delaine Durdin Perkins Floreine Herron Hudson William (Bill) Coleman Marshall James W. Gilland Thomas L. Forbes Tad DeMars Mary Lou Wages Akin Martha Ellen Deming Flora Smith Strobhert Norman Carrico Joseph (Joe) Hines William Gordon Vining

6 PLEASE PRAY FOR Families Currently Fostering The Hardy Family Continued Prayers... Annie Ruth Anderson, Brittany Andrieni, Flo Baker, Bill Barnette, Sara Bowles, Keren Clay, Liz Darden, Steve Deitrich, Gay Denham, Jack Gilbert, Jim Golden, Charlie Hamilton, Jim Hicks, Louise Hurst, Marjorie Lawler, Suzanne Lomas, Mary Sydney McAllister, Cindy Mynatt, Jeannine Nash, Laura Palmer, Sadie Rambler, Emma Rary, Jane Ray, Mary Dell Robert, Ray Roper, June Row, Chloe Schoeffler, Elizabeth Schroeder, Ann Shirk, Karen Smith, Chick Sward, Paul Tuggle, Al Walker, Jane Webster, Rob White, Billie 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 T and Gail Irvin WARM Up SUNDAY Than k You! Lunch Bunch A Celebration of our veterans Tuesday, Nov. 6, :30 a.m. We asked and you delivered! A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in helping to keep our neighbors warm this winter! We collected and distributed over 600 items! OAK GROVE Monday, Nov. 12 6:15 p.m. Honoring Our Veterans Join us as we remember, celebrate, and honor the brave men and women who have offered everything in service to our nation so that we may remain free. Our special guest speaker will be Captain Donna Rowe, who served over a year long tour of duty as Head Nurse in the Third Field Hospital in Vietnam from Donna brings her story of hope, compassion, mercy, and God s grace to a terribly wounded, Vietnamese child. On Monday, November 12, show your support for all those who put everything on the line for their neighbor, the U.S. Veteran. We owe them so much! Menu: chicken fried steak with gunpowder gravy, smashed potatoes, honey glazed carrots, green salad, yeast rolls, dessert, and beverage for $8.00. Deadline for reservations is Friday, November 9, at noon. Reservations may be made online (wwww.ogumc.org), in person, by phone ( ), in Sunday school, or any of the sign up sheets. Our Presence September 26, 2018 Midweek Communion 27 Our Presence September 30, 2018 Church School 334 8:30 Service 107 9:35 Service :00 Service 514 5:30 Youth Fellowship 93 Total Worship this Week /8/18 Our Offerings Received to date Needed to date $1,937, $1,953, Over/Under ($16,475.76) DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTS Phase 2 Given to date: $2,401, All Veterans are invited to be our guests but everyone must make a reservation, including veterans and non-vets. Sign up online (ogumc.org), or on a clipboard at the church. Veterans, please make your reservations the same way, but add VET beside your name. Cost for non-veterans is $8.00 at the door. The program includes an introduction of our Oak Grove veterans, live patriotic music, the packing of items to be distributed to traveling US Soldiers by the USO at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, and a heart-warming story of peace on earth! PLEASE DONATE ITEMS Please help with our church-wide collection of goodies for veterans in blue bins at the church. BRING ONLY ITEMS ON THE APPROVED LIST BELOW. All items MUST be in original packaging. NO pressurized/aerosol cans (i.e. cheese whiz) WATER is the ONLY LIQUID allowed. itunes gift card Global telephone gift card Flash/Thumb drives 10oz disposable paper cups Paper Plates-all sizes Cases of individual size bottled water Dry creamer and sugar packets Powder drink sleeves Ziploc bags Ritz cheese or peanut butter bits Cheez Its-small, individual bags Cheese/peanut butter crackers-individually wrapped, 6-packs Skittles-individual size Hard candy Gummy bears-regular size Candy bars:regular size Pop cans of spam Breakfast bars Trail mix Beef jerky M I Midweek DW E Children s Communion Bible Study 5 to 5:30 p.m. 5 to 5:45 p.m. covenant E 5-7 p.m. Nursery open Room 134 K 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 October 10, 2018 Spaghetti, Mixed Vegetables, Garlic Toast, Salad Bar, Assorted Cookies 6:15 p.m. Program How Worship Works: exploring the music, liturgy, symbols, and people that help make worship happen at Oak Grove UMC. screamfree PARENTING Wednesdays: October 10, 17, 24 6:15 7 p.m. Room 104 Amy Morgan will facilitate this class for three more Wednesday evenings. Learn the basics of how to keep your cool and help your children become the adults you dream they can be. There is no cost for the class. Please register online (ogumc.org). An optional workbook will be available for $10. Participants can purchase this excellent resource at the class. MIDWEEK RESERVATION Name: Phone: Amount: Reservation is for October 10 Standing Reservation Place a number in the space(s) below of the type of meal you wish to reserve: Adult Meal ($8) Youth Meal, ($7) ages Child Meal, ages 3-11 ($6) 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 ($23) OR One adult and two or more children 11 years of age or under ($16).

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9 Today s Worship Servants Sound: (8:30) Billie Williams (11:00) Taylor Pendley Ushers: John Adams, Janet Ballard, John Ballard, Kim Cody, Kelly Ewing, Haydn Fusia, Clint Ginn, John Hancock, Joseph Hancock, Sherry Hancock, Zoe Hicks, Cathy Huffines, Jay Huffines, Tim Lott, Jim Mynatt, John Mynatt, Dan Riedford, Tom Schubert, Dot Smith, Jim Smith, Roger Toebben, Bill Widmayer Altar Guild: Sally Houghton, Brenda Toebben Children s Church: Mary Tipton and Keith Woolley Our Worship Times 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:35 a.m. Sunday School Various 9:35 a.m. Modern Worship 10:40 a.m. Sunday School Ends 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 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 Children s Ministry ext. 218 Bryan Bontrager Youth Ministry ext. 202 Ed Scruggs Music Ministry ext. 212 Leanne Herrmann Organist Atticus Hicks Dir. 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