November 11, 2018 Oak Grove Lay Visitation Teams LAITY SUNDAY Both the Outreach Circle and Lay Ministry help to care for our church community by offering spiritual support through conversation, prayer, and encouragement. The Outreach Circle of the United Methodist Women was formed with the purpose of visiting Oak Grove s homebound members. Outreach Circle visits provide friendship and conversation and remind people who can no longer come to church that they are not forgotten. Our Lay Ministers assist the pastors with visits in hospitals, care facilities, and homes. Lay Ministers receive special training to help them walk with others through illness, grief, and other life circumstances. Lay Ministers also help with visiting our homebound members. The Homebound Communion Team shares Holy Communion with people in our congregation who are not able to come to worship. We are grateful for the 49 people who help with visits and calls. We have over 80 people currently on our visitation list, and our Lay Ministers and Outreach Circle members make sure these friends know that they are loved by God and Oak Grove! Our volunteers find great meaning in the work they do. Below a few people from our Outreach Circle and Lay Ministry share why they enjoy serving: "The unique mission of the Outreach Circle spoke to my heart. Through the years I have cherished the opportunities I have had to visit and get to know so many wonderful families. Being an integral part of this caring Circle of women who share this mission has been a true blessing in my life." - Anne Patterson "When I visit for Oak Grove, I always have in mind memories of my father going to see people who might be alone, deeply sad, or very ill. He was kind and jovial and conveyed friendship in his large hands. In my own visits, then, I honor my father." - John Ballard "Lay Ministry is one of many ways that we care for each other at Oak Grove. I enjoy helping people and being with them, listening to their stories, and walking with them on their journey of life. The special training allows us to learn how to help others during life s most difficult times." - Jenny Ginn "Lay Ministry allows me to serve as an extension of God s presence in our community. I see the faces of God s children and am privileged to serve members of Oak Grove by keeping them connected to the church we all love." - John Weatherford Our Senior Pastor also shared about his gratitude for the work of these teams: "One role of the Church of Jesus Christ is to nurture and care for people who are sick, grieving, or otherwise in need of prayer. The role of clergy and staff is to train and empower laity to share in this ministry of the church. Oak Grove s Lay Visitors provide excellent, loving, spiritual support to people in times of need. Often at a funeral, a member of the family will call me aside to express deep gratitude for frequent contact from Oak Grove s Lay Visitors. The care Oak Grove offers would not be possible without a large dedicated team of lay people visiting people in the name of Jesus Christ." Glenn Ethridge, Senior Pastor
8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP November 11, 2018 Laity Sunday Gathering Music Faith of Our Fathers James Pethel Welcome and Announcements (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.) Ms. Faye Traynelis Call to Worship (11:00) Give Him Thanks! Marty Parks Youth Choir *Hymn of Praise Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee UMH 89 Anthem When I Sing at Church Lucy Gray Smith Young Musicians Choir Ms. Amanda Price, conductor; Mrs. Jan Appling, accompanist Scripture Acts 1:8 Ms. Traynelis But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." The Ministry of Serving Ms. Traynelis A Morning Prayer and The Lord s Prayer Ms. Christie Lo 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. Sacrament of Holy Baptism (11:00) Dr. Glenn Ethridge Margot Konstance Borodin, daughter of Katie and Konstantin Borodin Congregational Pledge With God s help, we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that Margot, 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 Margot, Margot, 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. Margot, Margot, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you, too. In Jerusalem (Mission close to home) Scripture James 2:14-16 Ms. Neisha Wagner Mission Spotlight Ministry with Montclair Ms. Wagner
Our Tithes and Offering Fantasia in D minor K. 397 W. A. Mozart Ms. Leanne Herrmann, Piano *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. (At the 11:00 a.m. service, children in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade are invited to leave for Children s Church following the Doxology. Pick up is in room 227.) In Judea (Mission in the larger area) Scripture Matthew 25:35-40 Mr. Jerry Cooley Mission Spotlight Mobile Soup Kitchen Video *Hymn of Preparation We Are the Church UMH 558 Anthem (11:00) Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy arr. Keith Christopher Youth Choir from Southern Harmony, 1835 Come, ye sinners, poor and needy, weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ready stands to save you, full of pity, love and power. I will arise and go to Jesus; He will embrace me in His arms; In the arms of my dear Savior, Oh, there are ten thousand charms. Come, ye thirsty, come and welcome, God s free bounty glorify; true belief and true repentance, every grace that brings you nigh. Come, ye weary, heavy laden, lost and ruined by the fall; if you tarry till you re better, you will never come at all. To the Ends of the Earth (Mission to the world) Scripture James 1:27 Ms. Cindy Pickard Mission Spotlight Haiti Mission Trip Ms. Jeanne Wolfe and Ms. Pickard Response Call to Action Ms. Sharon and Mr. Mark Spears *Sending Hymn Here I Am, Lord UMH 593 *Benediction Ms. Traynelis *Postlude In Christ There Is No East or West Gilbert M. Martin *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.
Oak Grove NEWS November 11, 2018 A spiritual small group for men who have recently retired, or who are considering retiring soon, meets monthly at the church, and you are invited. Men who are seeking to be strengthened in their Christian walk and would benefit from sharing questions, concerns, or issues related to retirement are invited to attend. The group normally meets on the third Wednesday of each month for one hour at 7 p.m. in room 201. This month, we will meet on November 14, at the same time and location. For further information, contact Louis Miller, facilitator (404-314-5865 or loumill78@gmail.com). This Week s Activities Sunday, November 11, 2018 9:30am Coffee Fellowship Grand Hall 5:30pm Youth Fellowship 5:30pm Disciple 2 (Howard) Rm 203 6:30pm Wesley Ringers Rehearsal Rm 222 Monday, November 12, 2018 9:30am Disciple 4 (Hicks) Rm 203 6:15pm UMM Meeting Veterans 7:00pm SPR Meeting Rm 207 7:30pm Adult Volleyball Heritage Hall Gym Tuesday, November 13, 2018 9:30am Disciple 1 Bible Study Rm 203 2:00pm Senior Adult Council Meeting Rm 102 6:30pm Scouting Troop 77 Scout Hall 6:30pm Grief Recovery Group Rm 238 Wednesday, November 14, 2018 9:30am Disciple 2 (Veres) Rm 203 9:30am Wednesday Morning Women s Group Rm 238 9:30am MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers Rm 239 9:30am Faith Class Bridge Rm 101 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 Children s Choirs Various 6:15pm Blessing Bags Youth Lobby 6:15pm Midweek Book Club 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, November 15, 2018 10:00am Memories Café Rm 101 1:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep Kitchen 6:30pm Cub Scout Pack 577 Meeting 7:30pm Evening WOW Women s Group Rm 203 Friday, November 16, 2018 12:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery Away OPENS Saturday, November 24 Youth Christmas Tree Lot Mondays Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. Thursdays Fridays, 5-8 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sundays, noon - 5 p.m. Trees from 6 to 9 feet tall, and wreaths. It s Angel Tree Time! Angel tree Once again we have the opportunity to make Christmas brighter for families in need in our community. Your gifts will support these families through DFCS, the United Methodist Children s Home, the Carrie Steel Pitts Home, Murphy-Harpst Children s Centers, and New American Pathways. You can help sponsor a child by visiting our table in the Portico Commons beginning November 18, or by contacting Keller Smith (678-938- 5783 and/or grasswax@gmail.com). Oak Grove United Methodist Church Trees will be delivered on Saturday, Nov. 24 and the Youth need help unloading at 9 a.m. All volunteers are welcome to participate. Sign up at ogumc.org/youth Mission Response: Yes, I Want to Serve Name: Email: I want to start serving in (mission name) I want to continue serving in (mission name)
Grades 6 through 12 STAY Connected SUNDAY SCHOOL Sundays: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Youth Hall Oak Grove Memorials IN HONOR TO THE ANDREW ETHRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF Andrew Ethridge by Wesley Stephens Diana Durie IN MEMORY Flood Cleaning Buckets In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Michael there is a great need for flood cleaning kits. Assembling the kits is a great project for a family or small group. We have 20 buckets along with the supply list ready for pick up in the Portico. Please pack the buckets with the exact supplies on the list and return to the Portico by Sunday, November 11. For more information, contact Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org). YOUTH CHOIR Sundays: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Choir Room - 218 YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Sundays: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Youth Hall HIGH SCHOOL D-GROUPS Various Times and Locations Thanksgiving Potluck Feast November 18, 2018 Join us as we come together to share a Thanksgiving Meal. Turkey and Ham will be provided. Items to bring by Last Name Initial: A-N: Bring a Side Dish. O-Z: Bring a Dessert Monthly Bridge at OGUMC lunch. We have all levels of players. Honduras Mission Trip We have a monthly bridge group that plays on the 4th Monday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your own The emphasis is on having a good time and being with friends. If you are in interested in participating, please contact Charlie Beckham (404-728-1100 or cmbeckhamjr@gmail.com). Jan. 26 Feb. 2, 2019 We have a few spots left for the January Honduras Mission trip. The team will be doing light construction and VBS activities with children. Contact Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org) for more information. TO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF Martha Deming by Jerry & Flora Brown Gene Moore by Joan Moore TO THE TRADITIONAL MUSIC FUND IN MEMORY OF Gordon Vining by Bill & JoAnn Wright Beverly Hines Oak Grove has a staff opening for Nursery Supervisor. Duties include hiring, training, and supervising nursery staff; scheduling ongoing and special request nurseries; ordering and stocking nursery supplies and resources. Supervisor assists Children s Ministry staff with nursery related tasks and attends Children s Ministry Team meetings. If you, or someone you know is interested in the position, please contact Kim Cody (kcody@ogumc.org or 636-7558, ext. 218). Commitment: Approximately 10 hours per week. T a k, T i i! Tricia Fazio has been a part of our Nursery staff for 10 years and has been Nursery Supervisor for the past 9. In addition, she was a Program Assistant in the Children s Ministry Office for 3 years. She has done an outstanding job in all of these roles! We are grateful for the loving care she has shown to Oak Grove s youngest members, while competently managing the nursery staff too. Tricia will continue to work as a nursery staff person on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
PLEASE PRAY FOR In the Hospital Bill Casarella Emory Rosi Giannakopoulos Piedmont George Wilkerson Grady Carol Wright Piedmont New Concerns Charlie Darden New to Care Facilities Bill Spinks Emory Rehab Families Currently Fostering The Hardy Family Continued Prayers... Annie Ruth Anderson, Brittany Andrieni, Flo Baker, Bill Barnette, Brandon Bloodworth, Keren Clay, Liz Darden, Charlotte Day, Tony Frilingos, Jack Gilbert, Jim Golden, Charlie Hamilton, Jim Hicks, Louise Hurst, Gail Irvin, Cindy Mynatt, Jeannine Nash, Laura Palmer, Sadie Rambler, Mary Dell Robert, Ray Roper, June Row, Linda Lee Saye, Craig Schaeffer, Elizabeth Schroeder, Debbie Seligman, Ann Shirk, Karen Smith, Chick Sward, Paul Tuggle, Al Walker, Joyce Walsh, Jane Webster, Rob White, Billie Williams, Gene Worth, Carol Wright 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 OAK GROVE BUDGET MEETING SUNDAY, NOV. 18 Oak Grove United Methodist Men will have their annual budget meeting on Sunday, November 18, at 12:15 p.m. in Room 102. This meeting is open to everyone wishing to submit request for funding for their mission or ministry. If you are submitting a request for funding for 2019, this is the time to do so. If you are simply interested in seeing how the process works, you are certainly welcome to sit in. This is how all proceeds from our annual Barbecue are distributed. Thank you for your interest and support. OGUMM Please join with our Caring for Clarkston (C4C) Ministry to provide Baked Goods to Refugee Families We need groups (Sunday school classes, Circles, Covenant groups, D groups) or individuals to sign up to bake items and deliver them to the youth kitchen by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 30. Specifications: Homemade cookies OR brownies (no cakes please) are requested. Treats should be nut free. Please package in closed containers or on a sturdy paper plate bagged in a gallon ziplock bag. Each plate should contain a dozen treats. We need about 130 plates of cookies or brownies to distribute to each family that we serve on December 1, as a special Christmas gift. Past C4C guests have been delighted by this special gesture from Oak Grove members! Please visit the church website to sign up (ogumc.org). This will help us be sure we have enough treats to share holiday cheer. Thank you for your help in spreading Christ s love this Christmas! Urgent need at Toco Hills Community Alliance As neighbors helping neighbors, THCA is in urgent need of new men s underwear and socks. Gently used men s clothing and shoes are always appreciated. All items can be dropped at THCA, 1790 Lavista Road, Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our Presence November 4, 2018 Church School 400 8:30 Service 127 9:35 Service 223 11:00 Service 444 5:30 Youth Fellowship 89 Total Worship this Week 883 11/5/18 Our Offerings Received to date Needed to date $2,171,444.01 $2,188,102.66 Over/Under ($16,658.65) DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTS Phase 2 Given to date: $2,490,481.80 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 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Dinner Reservations and cancellations must be made by noon Monday before the meal (404-636-7558 or www.ogumc.org, click reservations ). Standing reservations (through April 24, 2019) are encouraged. Menu for November 14, 2018 Turkey and Dressing, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Salad Bar, Strawberry Cake DW E I E M K MIDWEEK RESERVATION K Holiday Market Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 5:30 7:30 p.m. Grand Hall Hand-crafted items for sale paintings, pottery, glass, ornaments, and more. Support local/oak Grove artists while checking off your Christmas shopping list. For more information, please visit ogumc.org and click on Holiday Market. Name: Phone: Amount: Reservation is for November 14 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 12-18 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).
Today s Worship Servants Sound: (8:30) Billie Williams (11:00) Taylor Pendley Ushers: Louis Barksdale, David Bell, Bill Berg, Mike Brooks, Barry Cox, Saxon Dasher, Judd Davis, Jack Ginn, Ed Hong, Sonny McCoy, John McMillen, Hugh Means, Jonathan Merrill, Bob Pratt, Tim Ramsey, Bill Rembert, Michael Smith, Clayton Webster, Barbara Woolard, Hank Woolard Altar Guild: Regina Haynes Children s Church: Pam Reynolds, Stephanie Mitchell 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: www.ogumc.org Make Sure You Stay in Constant Contact Information on our ministries, news, and upcoming events is shared through our Constant Contact weekly congregational email. If your email address changes during the year, please contact Diane O'Steen, Membership/Database Admin., (dosteen@ogumc.org or 404-636-7558 ext.221) Our Church Information Church Office 404-636-7558 Office Hours 9 a.m. 5 p.m. M F Emergency Contact After Hours ext. 9 Address 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA 30033 Website www.ogumc.org Our Schools Oak Grove Christian School 404-636-5476 YCS (Young Children s School) 404-636-7951 1722 OAK GROVE ROAD DECATUR, GEORGIA 30033