February 25, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT GOLF Music Mission Invitational TOURNAMENT Stone Mountain Golf Club (Lakemont) March 4, 2018 Supporting the Oak Grove UMC Youth Choir Music Mission Tour to Ann Arbor, Michigan One God. One People. One Voice Summer 2018 Where: Stone Mountain Golf Club (Lakemont) Date: March 4, 2018 Shotgun Start: 1 p.m. Format: Four-person-scramble: Choose your team. If you are a Single NO PROBLEM! We will pair you with a grouping. Cost: $100.00 per player (2 mulligans available for $10.00) Please make checks payable to Oak Grove UMC OR pay online (www.ogumc.org). Register NOW! Forms available online (www.ogumc.org), in the church office, or from Youth Choir members and mentors. Prizes: Excellent prizes for closest to the hole, longest drive, and top three teams. Sponsorship: If your business, or you as an individual, would sponsor a hole, you may do so for $200.00.
8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP February 25, 2018 Second Sunday in Lent Gathering Music Two Settings of Ah, Holy Jesus Austin C. Lovelace Welcome and Announcements (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.) Dr. Glenn Ethridge *Hymn of Praise O Young and Fearless Prophet UMH 444 Anthem (11:00) Your Servant I Will Be Mark Patterson Music Makers Ms. Cathy Ethridge, Conductor Ms. Lori DeLange, Assistant Conductor Ms. Leanne Herrmann, Accompanist *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed Dr. Amy Morgan I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. A Morning Prayer and The Lord s Prayer Dr. 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. Sacrament of Holy Baptism (11:00) Dr. Ethridge Dr. Joseph McBrayer Clara Houston Sauer, daughter of Whitney and John Sauer Congregational Pledge With God s help, we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that Clara, 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 Clara, Clara, 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. Clara, Clara, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you, too. Our Tithes & Offerings (8:30) Consolator Mark Hayes (11:00) Offering John Ness Beck Ms. Sarah Wiley, Soprano; Ms. Caroline Coburn, Alto
*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 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life UMH 427 (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.) M I DW E E February 28, 2018 Tim Moore, Executive Director at L Arche Atlanta, will teach us about making known the gifts of people with developmental disabilities. K Duet (8:30) Offering John Ness Beck Ms. Sarah Wiley, Soprano; Ms. Caroline Coburn, Alto Anthem (11:00) Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior Dale Wood Chancel Choir Scripture Luke 10:25-37 Mr. Jack Ginn The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Menu for February 28, 2018 Roast Beef, Smashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Salad, Banana Pudding Name: Sermon Overcoming Distractions: Dr. Ethridge False Assumptions Sermon Response Dr. McBrayer *Sending Hymn O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee UMH 430 (Those who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.) Phone: Amount: Reservation is for one week only. Date: Standing reservation every week through April 25, 2018: Place a number in the space(s) below of the type of meal you wish to reserve: *Benediction Dr. Ethridge Adult Meal ($8) Youth Meal, ages 12-18 ($7) *Postlude Postlude on Hashivenu Christina Harmon *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. Children s worship bags are available in the narthex and parlor side door. 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 - $23.00. FAMILY BUNDLE RATE: One adult and two or more children 11 years of age and under - $16.00.
Oak Grove NEWS February 25, 2018 This Week s Activities Sunday, February 25, 2018 9:30am Coffee Fellowship Grand Hall 12:15pm Roatan Informational Meeting Rm 102 1:00pm Drama Tech Rehearsal 4:30pm Youth Choir Choir Rm 218 5:30pm Disciple 1 Rm 237 5:30pm Youth Fellowship Youth Hall 6:30pm Wesley Ringers Sanctuary Monday, February 26, 2018 9:30am Disciple 3 Rm 237 10:00am Church Bridge Rm 101 6:00pm Drama Dress Rehearsal 7:00pm Church Council Meeting Grand Hall 7:30pm Adult Volleyball Heritage Hall Gym Tuesday, February 27, 2018 9:30am Disciple 1 Rm 237 10:30am Akin Circle Meeting Rm 101 6:30pm Grief Recovery Group Rm 238 7:30pm Boy Scout Troop 77 Meeting Scout Hall Wednesday, February 28, 2018 9:30am WOW (Weekly Oxygen for Women) Rm 238 9:30am MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Youth Hall 5:00pm Midweek Communion Service Grand Hall 5:00pm Covenant Kids Rm 223 5:30pm Midweek Meal 6:15pm Midweek Program 6:15pm Children s Choirs Various 6:15pm Blessing Bags Youth Lobby 6:15pm Go Forth Women's Devotional Rm 239 6:15pm Christianity 101 Rm 104 6:30pm Christian Believer Rm 237 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 7:00pm Drama Rehearsal Rm 223 7:00pm Young Adult Bible Study (YABS) Rm T01 8:00pm 9.35 Band Rehearsal Thursday, March 1, 2018 9:30am Turban Ladies Rm 102 1:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep Kitchen 7:00pm Dessert Theatre Performance 7:30pm Evening WOW Rm 101 Friday, March 2, 2018 12:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery 7:00pm Dessert Theatre Performance Saturday, March 3, 2018 8:00am Azalea Storytelling Festival 9:00am Caring for Clarkston (C4C) 5:30pm Dessert Theatre Performance Away Away Away Blood Drive February 25 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Stop by the bloodmobile in the north parking lot to give the gift of life. Donors should be age 17 or older (16 with parent permission), and eat and drink well before donating. Each donation can save up to three lives. Contact Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org) for more information. Roatan Mission Trip Info meeting Feb. 25, 12:15 p.m. Our 2018 mission trip to Roatan, Honduras will be July 21-28. The work this year will focus on building a home for a family. This is primarily an adult trip, but there are a few spots available for teens 15 and older who come with a parent. An informational meeting will be held on February 25, at 12:15 p.m. in room 102. For more information, contact Neil Sampson (404-403-9050) or Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org). CHECK IT OUT! The Oak Grove Library has created two special displays of books for you to check out and read. The first is a collection of books around Black History, and the second is a collection of books about spiritual disciplines, which will be helpful during Lent. Stop by the library (located off Grand Hall) today to see these and many other wonderful books and resources! Paying for College Workshop, March 11, 5:30 p.m. Lukas Kersh Wins Scholarship Lukas Kersh has been awarded an Andrew Ethridge Memorial Scholarship for academic year 2018-2019. Lukas is a leader in our youth group and a member of Church Council. He received the Eagle Scout award Sunday, February 11, 2018. The scholarship, awarded by the Oak Grove Community Ministries Foundation of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, honors Andrew Ethridge, a student at Oxford College and Emory University, who died of cancer in 2015. Lukas, a cancer survivor, received the reward in recognition of his love and service to Oak Grove and Scouting, as well as his fight with cancer. Lukas and James Traynelis, a student at Oxford, received awards this year. Dessert Theatre Drama Ministry Stages Mysteries When George wanders on stage and can t remember his lines, the penalty for bad acting is murder. And murder is on the menu when six sweet, elderly ladies are desperate to meet the handsome detective who lives across the street. Join the Drama Ministry as laughs abound, bodies drop, and heads roll in our upcoming evening of Dessert Theatre. Join us March 1 and 2, at 7 p.m. and March 3, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale Wednesdays, Sundays, and in the church office. $10 includes dessert. Church member Caylee Noggle will lead a workshop Sunday, March 11, at 5:30 p.m. in Grand Hall for people looking for more information on how to pay for college. Caylee is the head of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, which manages the state s scholarship, grant, and student loan programs including Hope. They also manage the state s 529 college savings plan. Topics covered in the workshop will include how to save for college, how to get and keep the Hope scholarship, and how to fill out federal financial aid forms. Everyone is welcome and you are encouraged to invite friends from the community to this informative event.
C4C (Caring for Clarkston) is Saturday, March 3. Meet at Youth Hall at 8 a.m. and bring $ for lunch at the Oak Grove Market. Oak Grove Memorials IN MEMORY TO THE ANDREW ETHRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF Andrew Ethridge by Betty Barnes Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 in Youth Hall Sunday School 9:30-10:30 a.m. Youth Fellowship 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mark your calendars for these Summer Camps! Vacation Bible School June 4 8, 2018, 9 a.m. 12 p.m. Oak Grove United Methodist Church UMW New Baby Celebration Oak Grove United Methodist Women celebration for babies born in 2017 Families with babies born/adopted between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017, are invited to an afternoon celebration and reception sponsored by the United Methodist Women of Oak Grove United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at 3:30 p.m. Celebrating our new babies is one of the most delightful events of the year when parents, siblings, and grandparents come together for music, photos, and a complimentary gift for the babies. A gift to missions will be made in the name of each infant. We are in the process of gathering names of the babies born/adopted in 2017 to Oak Grove church parents. Please RSVP by Friday, February 23, online (www.ogumc.org) to make sure your baby is on the list and to receive details about this wonderful event. Registration begins March 1 at www.ogumc.org. Registration will close April 20, or when our 300 camper maximum is reached. Ages: Pre-K through 5th grade (children must be 4 years before Sept 1, 2017) Cost: $25 per child (scholarships are available) Volunteers: Adults who volunteer all week at VBS can register their children now. For more info or to volunteer, contact Brooke Peck, VBS Director (brookecpeck@gmail.com). Sonshine Camp for Special Needs Children June 11 15, 2018, 8:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Special entertainers each day! Ages: Rising Pre-K through completed 5th grade. Online Registration opens March 1. For more information, contact Cathy Ethridge (cathyethridge@comcast.net). Theatre Works Drama Camp June 18 22, 9 a.m. 12 p.m. Ages: 5 12 Cost: $110 for OGUMC Member families/$135 for non-members Online Registration begins March 1, 2018. Drama skills, games, crafts and 2 018 THeatRe skits each day. Questions: Contact Bob Unger at ungerr@bellsouth.net WOrks YCS Camp Acorn Camp Acorn Weekly sessions starting June 11 through July 23, 2018. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Ages: 3 (fully potty-trained), 4, 5, and 6 year olds. Cost: $160 per week, Monday through Friday. For more information and to register, please contact Elizabeth Gerrald (egerrald@ogumc.org) or Meredith Dunn (mdunn@ogumc.org). Registration will close April 16. TO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF Margaret Harman Sooy (Jane Webster s Mother) by Lou Ann Harkleroad Roxie Smith by George & Carolyn Jeffares Cherrie Baskette holy week 3.24 egg hunt 9 a.m. grand hall 3.25 palm + passion 3.28 stations of the cross 6:15 p.m. fellowship hall 3.30 good friday 7 p.m. sanctuary 4.01 easter sunday 7, 8, 9:35, and 11 a.m. AZALEA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL March 3-4, 2018, LaGrange, GA It s a short trip to LaGrange by church bus, but our minds and hearts will travel far as we hear wonderful storytellers from across the U.S.A. Join Oak Grove Senior Adults for an overnight at the Azalea Storytelling Festival in LaGrange, GA departing by church bus from the Oak Grove parking lot at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018. We will arrive and be ready to hear the Saturday morning concert starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Callaway Auditorium on the LaGrange College campus. There will be storytelling all day Saturday and into the evening; and more on Sunday morning. We will arrive back at Oak Grove on Sunday afternoon, March 4. Register soon. We have a limited number of rooms.
PLEASE PRAY FOR Betty Ann Thompson February 20, 2018 New Concerns Annie Ruth Anderson, Larry Corbett, Holly Hidell, Cliff Howard, Steven Sanders Continued Prayers... Jan Milton February 16, 2018 Robert Andrieni, Flo Baker, Tessa Barbazon, Bill Barnette, Bessie Burton, Bonnie Chislett, Patty Chmiel, Keren Clay, Bill Cole, Liz Darden, Gay Denham, Charlie Hamilton, Suzi Lawrence, Suzanne Lomas, Dick Maise, Buddy McCloud, Mary Ann McMichael, Vince Meglio, Dick Muth, Cindy Mynatt, Jim Mynatt, Jeannine Nash, Sandra Nordberg, Elizabeth Pentecost, Sadie Rambler, Jane Ray, George Riley, Mary Dell Robert, Ray Roper, June Row, Ann Shirk, Karen Smith, Marion Smith, Chick Sward, Pam Taylor, Betty Thompson, Elaine Thurston, Paul Tuggle, Eva Van De Water, Lynda Wallace, Bill Walsh, Stacy Welch, Rob White, Luke Winter, 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, 1LT Thomas E. Penland, SSgt. Joshua Portwood, Cdr. Andrew Pruiett, Col. Janet Seufert Recent Baptisms... We celebrate the recent baptism of this infant who has been initiated into Christ's holy church and the Oak Grove family! Annie Jane Geer February 18, 2018 Sympathy... Oak Grove extends its deepest sympathy to Dan Morgan on the death of his father, Daniel Morgan. Meal Ministry Highlight The Meal Ministry is one of several under Nurture ministries and was restarted in August 2015. Over 200 meals have been provided. The team includes 14 volunteers who reach out to church members in times of illness or grief throughout the year. We want you to know we are praying for you, thinking about you, and want to provide a home cooked meal. This allows you and your loved ones to rest, heal, and spend time together and let the Meal Ministry serve you. The next time you receive a call from the meal ministry, please consider saying, "yes." If you enjoy cooking and would like to volunteer, contact Hollie Meglio (404-557-8673 or hlanding@usa.net). M I February 28, 2018 Midweek Communion DW E E K covenant 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 (404-636-7558 or www.ogumc.org, click reservations ). Standing reservations (through April 25, 2018) are encouraged. Menu for February 28, 2018 Roast Beef, Smashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Salad, Banana Pudding 6:15 p.m. Program Tim Moore, Executive Director at L Arche Atlanta, will teach us about making known the gifts of people with developmental disabilities. Christianity 101 Wednesdays, February 28 March 21 6:15 p.m., Room 104 During Lent, Amy Morgan will be offering a four week discussion group around the basic concepts of Christianity and how to live as a disciple. This group is designed especially for people who are new to the faith, but is open to anyone. Contact Amy (amorgan@ogumc.org) for more information. OAK GROVE The Over the Hill Hiking Group returns with more: Hiking Tales From Mountain Trails OVER THE HILL HIKING GROUP Monday March 12, 2018 6:15 p.m. Grab your backpack, walking stick, and put your hiking boots on because we are going to hit the trail that leads to nearly 10 years of adventures presented through twice told tales of the appalachian trail, and beyond. Join UMM in welcoming our very own Clayton Webster, a.k.a, trail boss, along with the support of members of the Over the Hill Hikers Group. They will share stories collected while exploring the beauty of God s hill country. They will bring Georgia mountain barbecue from the famous Poole s Barbecue in Ellijay. Enjoy a barbecue pork sandwich, choice of 2 sides, beverage, and Darv s world class chocolate e clair puddin. Dinner is $10.00. Reservations are required by Saturday, March 10. Hi, Moms! You're Invited to a MOPS Information Session Mothers of Preschoolers For any woman who has a child from birth through kindergarten. Contact Information Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 10:30 a.m. Oak Grove UMC, Youth Hall off Fairoaks Road (near the YCS) Christen Chandler or Corinne McLarin oakgrovemops@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/ OakGroveMOPS/ Our Presence February 14, 2018 Ash Wednesday 240 Our Presence February 18, 2018 Church School 360 8:30 Service 137 9:35 Service 159 11:00 Service 467 5:30 Youth Fellowship 45 Total Worship this Week 1048 2/20/18 Our Offerings Received to date Needed to date $350,253.28 $366,408.83 Over/Under ($16,155.55) DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTS Phase 2 Given to date: $1,674,452.42
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: Ann Benton, Nancy Harte, Sally Houghton 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 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. 226 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 Ed Scruggs Music Ministry ext. 226 Leanne Herrmann Organist Atticus Hicks Dir. of Contemporary 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