August 14, 2016 BACK TO SCHOOL SUNDAY 8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP August 14, 2016 Back to School Sunday (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.)
Prelude Bound for the Promised Land Medley arr. Je Cran ll Oak Grove Orchestra Welcome Dr. Glenn Ethridge (In preparation for worship, please silence all cell phones.)
UP ON THE MOUNTAINTOP
Call to Worship Old Time Religion arr. Moses Hogan Choir and Congregation Congregation sing on cue: Gimme that ol’ time religion, gimme that ol’ time religion, Gimme that ol’ time religion, it’s good enough for me.
*Hymn Medley Revive Us Again See Insert Jesus Saves ere’s Within My Heart a Melody
Scripture Matthew 17:1-8 Mr. Bob Unger
Homily Up on the Mountain Dr. Amy Morgan
DOWN IN THE VALLEY
Anthem Jesus, Hold My Hand arr. Gene Bartlett Chancel Choir As I travel through this pilgrim land there is a friend who walks with me. Leads me safely through the sinking sand, it is the Christ of Calvary. is would be my prayer dear Lord each day to help me do the best I can. For I need y light to guide me day and night, blessed Jesus, hold my hand. Jesus, hold my hand, I need ee every hour. rough this pilgrim land, protect me by y power. Hear my feeble plea, O Lord look down on me. When I kneel in pray I hope to meet you there, blessed Jesus, hold my hand. When I wander through the valley dim toward the setting of the sun. Lead me safely to a land of rest if I a crown of life have won. I have put my faith in ee dear Lord, that I may reach the golden strand. ere’s no other friend on who I can depend, blessed Jesus hold my hand.
Scripture Psalm 23 Ms. Ann Marney
Homily Down in the Valley Rev. Susan Allen Grady
Prayer Experience Dr. Morgan
*A rmation Of Faith A Statement Of Faith of the United Church Of Canada UMH 883
*Gloria Patri 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. (At the 11:00 a.m. service, children are invited to come forward after the Gloria Patri.) 8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP BACK ON THE ROAD August 14, 2016 Back to School Sunday Children’s Time I’ve Got a Home in Glory Land Mr. Edgar Scruggs (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.) Rev. Allen Grady I’ve got a home in gloryland that outshines the sun, I’ve got a home in gloryland that outshines the sun, I’ve got a home in gloryland that outshines the sun, look a way beyond the blue. Prelude Bound for the Promised Land Medley arr. Je Cran ll Do Lord, O do Lord, O do remember me, Do Lord, O do Lord, O do remember me, Oak Grove Orchestra Do Lord, O do Lord, O do remember me, look away beyond the blue. (At the 11 a.m. service, children in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade are invited to attend Children’s Church Welcome Dr. Glenn Ethridge after the Children’s Time. Pick up is in room 206.) (In preparation for worship, please silence all cell phones.)
Our Tithes And O erings It is Well With My Soul Philip Bliss arr. Cran ll UP ON THE MOUNTAINTOP Oak Grove Orchestra
Call to Worship Old Time Religion arr. Moses Hogan *Doxology UMH 95 Choir and Congregation Praise God, from whom all blessings ow; praise God, all creatures here below; Congregation sing on cue: Praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Gimme that ol’ time religion, gimme that ol’ time religion, Gimme that ol’ time religion, it’s good enough for me. Anthem e Road Home Stephen Paulus Chancel Choir, Stephanie Keen, Soprano Revive Us Again Tell me where is the road I can call my own, that I left, that I lost, so long ago? All these years I have wandered, oh, when will I *Hymn Medley See Insert know there’s a way, there’s a road that will lead me home. After wind, after rain, when the dark is done, as I wake from a dream Jesus Saves in the gold of day, through the air there’sa calling from far away. ere’s a voice I can hear that will lead me home. Rise up, ere’s Within My Heart a Melody follow me, come away is the call with the love in your heart as the only song: ere is no such beauty as where you belong, Rise up, follow me, I will lead you home.
Scripture Matthew 17:1-8 Mr. Bob Unger Scripture Psalm 34:1-8 Mr. Carson Wiggins Chair of Invitation Ministry Homily Up on the Mountain Dr. Amy Morgan e Word of God for the people of God. anks be to God. DOWN IN THE VALLEY Homily Back on the Road Dr. Ethridge Anthem Jesus, Hold My Hand arr. Gene Bartlett Chancel Choir Prayer of Commitment Dr. Ethridge As I travel through this pilgrim land there is a friend who walks with me. Leads me safely through the sinking sand, it is the Christ of Calvary. is would be my prayer dear Lord each day to help me do the best I can. For I need y light to guide me day and night, blessed Jesus, hold my hand. Jesus, hold my hand, I need ee every hour. rough this pilgrim land, protect me by y power. Hear my Hymn of Invitation Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling UMH 348 feeble plea, O Lord look down on me. When I kneel in pray I hope to meet you there, blessed Jesus, hold my hand. When I wander Stanzas 1 and 4 through the valley dim toward the setting of the sun. Lead me safely to a land of rest if I a crown of life have won. I have put my faith in ee dear Lord, that I may reach the golden strand. ere’s no other friend on who I can depend, blessed Jesus hold my hand. BOUND FOR GLORY Scripture Psalm 23 Ms. Ann Marney *Hymn Medley Bluegrass Band and Congregation
Homily Down in the Valley Rev. Susan Allen Grady
Prayer Experience Dr. Morgan e owers in the sanctuary today are from the parsonage and are given to the glory of God by the Ethridges in grateful appreciation of the *A rmation Of Faith A Statement Of Faith of the United Church Of Canada UMH 883 congregation of Oak Grove United Methodist Church.
*Gloria Patri 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. *Congregation stand as able. UMH: United Methodist Hymnal / TFWS: e Faith We Sing (At the 11:00 a.m. service, children are invited to come forward after the Gloria Patri.) Large print hymnals and bulletins and hearing assistance devices are available from an usher. Opening Hymn Medley
Revive Us Again
We praise ee, O God! For the Son of y love, for Jesus who died, and is now gone above. Hallelujah! ine the glory. Hallelujah! Amen. Hallelujah! ine the glory, Revive us again.
We praise ee, O God! For y Spirit of light, who hath shown us our Savior, and scattered our night. Hallelujah! ine the glory. Hallelujah! Amen. Hallelujah! ine the glory, Revive us again.
Revive us again; ll each heart with y love; May each soul be rekindled with re from above. Hallelujah! ine the glory. Hallelujah! Amen. Hallelujah! ine the glory, Revive us again.
Jesus Saves
We have heard the joyful sound: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Spread the tidings all around: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Bear the news to ev’ry land, climb the steps and cross the waves; Onward! ‘Tis our Lord’s command; Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
Give the winds a mighty voice: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Let the nations now rejoice: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Shout salvation full and free, highest hills and deepest caves; is our song of victory: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
ere’s Within My Heart a Melody
ere’s within my heart a melody Jesus whispers sweet and low: Fear not, I am with thee, peace, be still, In all of life’s ebb and ow. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, sweetest name I know, lls my every longing, keeps me singing as I go.
Soon He’s coming back to welcome me far beyond the starry sky; I shall wing my ight to worlds unknown; I shall reign with Him on high. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, sweetest name I know, lls my every longing, keeps me singing as I go. Closing Hymn Medley
Sing the wondrous love of Jesus, sing His mercy and His grace In the mansions bright and blessed, He’ll prepare for us a place
When we all get to Heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be When we all see Jesus, we’ll sing and shout the victory
Onward to the prize before us, soon His beauty we’ll behold Soon the pearly gates will open, we shall tread the streets of gold
When we all get to Heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be When we all see Jesus, we’ll sing and shout the victory
Some glad morning when this life is o'er, I'll y away. To a home on God's celestial shore, I'll y away. I'll y away, O glory, I'll y away When I die, hallelujah, by and by, I'll y away
When the shadows of this life have grown, I'll y away. Like a bird from prison bars has own, I'll y away, I'll y away, O glory, I'll y away When I die, hallelujah, by and by, I'll y away
Just a few more weary days, and then, I'll y away. To a land where joys shall never end, I'll y away. I'll y away, O glory, I'll y away When I die, hallelujah, by and by, I'll y away OAK GROVE NEWS August 14, 2016 Midweek returns with a Luau for the whole family! Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 5:30 - 7 p.m. New Acolyte Training • Wear Hawaiian shirts and leis If you have completed 6th grade and • Hawaiian shirt contest would like to serve as an acolyte, please • Photo booth come to our next training! We will • Games, Prizes train NEW ACOLYTES ONLY on & Children's Activities Sunday, August 28 from 12 to 2 p.m. Please meet in Fellowship Hall for Make reservations online (www.ogumc.org) lunch. Pick up will be in the Sanctuary or by calling the church o ce with a short parent meeting at 2 p.m. (404) 636-7558 by Monday, August 15 Please RSVP to Angela McDaniel before noon. ([email protected]) or Sharon Wildman ([email protected]) as soon as possible. Since we will serve Promotion lunch, we need to have an accurate Sunday headcount! August 14 UPGRAD Calling Oak Grove’s Children’s Ministry Youth Choir It’s that time of year…all kids are moving up to the new grade level at school and church! Sunday School will promote to the next grade level on Sunday, August 14 – UPGRADE 1978-2000 SUNDAY! We are happy to welcome eight new teaching teams of adults that are willing to share their faith and great stories of the Bible with kids! Our Large Group Gatherings will resume also: Kindergarten through 3rd grades will meet in the Parlor and 4th/5th grades will meet in Room 202. All kids will be escorted to grade level classrooms at 9:50 a.m. Below is a list of the age/grade levels and new classrooms for kids. Sunday School begins at 9:35 a.m. and ends at 10:45 a.m. Our Nursery opens each Sunday at 8:15 a.m. and ends after the 11 a.m. Worship Service - 12 noon. Minnows (Birth to walking) Room 110 1st Grade Room 209 Guppies (walking to 2 years of age) Room 105 2nd Grade Room 207 As part of the celebration of 180 years of Tadpoles (2 years of age by 9-1-16) Room 109 3rd Grade Room 206 ministry and the consecration of Oak Grove Gold sh (3 years of age by 9-1-16) Room 111 4th Grade Room 203 United Methodist Church’s new building, Pre-K (4 years of age by 9-1-16) Room 211 5th Grade Room 202 the Joe Bu alo Reunion Youth Choir will sing at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. We Kindergarten Room 213 are looking for anyone who sang with Joe as a youth, so please help us spread the word by participating, inviting friends, and telling Building Consecration your family members. ere will be a social On October 16, 2016, Oak Grove will gathering and rehearsal on Saturday, celebrate 180 years of ministry, 55 years October 15, same day as Oak Grove’s 55th of Barbecue, and will consecrate our Annual Barbecue, and the choir will sing on new building. We will have one service Sunday morning, October 16. Sarah that day at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. (Elizabeth) Denham Wiley is coordinating Please mark your calendars and make the events, so please contact Sarah at plans to be a part of the celebration. [email protected]. Sunday School - August 14 Please join us on Sunday, August 14 from Oak GroveIN HONOR Memorials 9:35-10:35 a.m. in the GYM for Sunday School. TO THE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY IN HONOR OF Back to School Party Katherine Allen Oliver’s baptism Sunday, August 14 by Katherine Jones 5:30-7:30 p.m. All students are invited TO THE BLESSING IN HONOR OF New Temporary to the Back to School Our police officers Party on Sunday, August by Bill & Lynda Wallace Youth O ce Space 14. Meet at Fellowship e Youth O ce has moved! In Hall at 5:30 p.m. for IN MEMORY preparation for the demolition of dinner, games, and more! Pick up at Fellowship Hall at 7:30 p.m. the Clubhouse, the Youth Sta has TO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF temporarily relocated to Room John Glaze 215a of the main church building. Caring For Clarkston ey will work there until the new Saturday, September 10 by A thankful friend building opens in October! You We need your help! Our next C4C food and can reach Youth Director Andy TO THE MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF diaper pantry is on Saturday, September 10. Webb at 770-827-7336 or Many of the regular youth volunteers will be at Nancy Rood [email protected]. Awanita that Saturday so please contact Jen by Anne Powell Wahlen ([email protected]) if you are available to help. Meet at the Portico at 8 a.m. Wear your orange t-shirt and bring money for lunch at the Oak Grove LunchLaughter for Bunch Wellness Market. Pick up about noon at the Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016 Market. College Ministry We are looking for parents of college students who are interested in being a part of the College Ministry team. is team will be responsible for mailings four (4) times a year, a college Christmas party, a summer activity, and help planning a summer Bible study. If you are interested, please contact Andy Webb ([email protected]). Our guest presenter, Marie Devenoge, is the Activities Director at Kings Bridge Retirement Community, and a certi ed Caregiving and Laughter Yoga leader who brings laughter to Kings Bridge! Memory Care Event Marie will share information about the many bene ts to laughter, both mentally Join us on Sunday, August 28, for a and physically. Laughter relieves stress, caregiving and memory care event strengthens the immune system, improves from 3-5 p.m. in the Parlor. At this sleep, di uses tension, reduces pain, and event, you will get facts about boosts “happy chemistry.” Laughter is good dementia and Alzheimer’s, take home medicine for combating tension; you can’t helpful printed resources, and learn hold on to tension when you laugh. more about the Memory Café, Caregivers Covenant Group, and e Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m., followed by Life of the Caregiver which are coming to Oak Grove very soon. e Memory Café will the program in Fellowship Hall. Lunch be the 4th ursday of every month beginning September 22, from 10-11:30 a.m. in costs $8.00 at the door. Reservations are Room 114. For more information on the Memory Café, contact Janet Ballard (770- required and can be made online 490-4005). e Caregivers Covenant Group will meet every other Tuesday afternoon at (www.ogumc.org), in the church o ce 3 p.m. and will be facilitated by Kathy Brooks. For more information, contact Kathy (404-636-7558), or in a Senior Adult (404-325-3054). e Life of the Caregiver will be four sessions on Sunday afternoons Sunday school class by Monday, September beginning in March 2017. Look for more information and registration in the new year. 5 at 10 a.m. We hope to see you on August 28, from 3-5 p.m. in the Parlor to learn more about these Come for Lunch Bunch and tune in to opportunities and other helpful tips regarding caregiving and memory care. your need for laughter! PLEASE PRAY FOR THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES Oak Grove O ce Hours 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. M–F In the Hospital… Sunday, August 14, 2016 June Row – Emory Hospital 9:30am Find Your Connection Fellowship Hall Gene Worth – Emory Hospital 4:30pm Youth Choir Choir Room-201 Jolene & Finn Smith – DeKalb NICU 5:30pm Youth Fellowship Fellowship Hall 6:30pm Wesley Ringers Sanctuary New to Care Facilities… 7:30pm SPR Meeting Rm 217 For a complete list of persons in care facilities, Monday, August 15, 2016 please contact the church o ce. 10:00am Seekers Class Bridge Rm 114 Wednesday Chapel Communion will move 6:00pm YCS Parent Orientation Fellowship Hall back to the Sanctuary on Wednesday, Continued Prayers... 7:00pm Finance Meeting Rm 217 August 17. Mark your calendars, and join in Beth Bene eld, Dottie Bonnell, Lisa Bowling, 7:00pm Serving Ministry Rm 114 this weekly, 30-minute refreshing worship Nancy Crovatt, Bill Delmar, Sherry Farr-Mus, Felix 7:30pm Adult Volley Ball Heritage Hall Gym service. All are welcome. Regular nursery Tuesday, August 16, 2016 Gervais, Judy Gervais, Jim Golden, Charlie childcare will resume Wednesday, August 17. 4:30pm Senior Adult Council Meeting Rm 114 Hamilton, Valerie Harper, Michele Lindner, Fred 6:30pm Grief Sharing Group Rm 219 Lott, Lee McFall, Dick Muth, Jeanine Nash, 7:00pm Phase 2 Building Committee Rm 217 George North, Anne Patterson, Delaine Perkins, 7:30pm Aerobics Class Heritage Hall Gym Garry Pryor, Jane Ray, June Row, Kristen Sanders, Wednesday, August 17, 2016 Finn Smith, Jolene Smith, Karen Smith, Rachel 5:00pm Chapel Communion Service Parlor Still, Chick Sward, Dawn omas, Paul Tuggle, Rob 5:30pm Midweek Meal and Luau Fellowship Hall White, Pete Williams, Bill Wolfe Midweek Returns 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Rm-201 7:30pm Boy Scout Troop 77 Meeting Scout Hall Our Homebound Members... August 24 ursday, August 18, 2016 For a complete listing of homebound members, Regular Midweek programming begins on 1:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep Kitchen please contact the church o ce. Wednesday, August 24, with children’s choirs, 6:30pm Pack 577 Meeting Fellowship Hall studies, and a 5-week program in Fellowship 7:30pm Aerobics Class Heritage Hall Gym 8:00pm 9.35 Band Rehearsal Fellowship Hall Serving in Our Armed Forces... Hall: “Creation Wise” with great speakers from Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL). Friday, August 19, 2016 Petty O cer Steven Jones, 2LT omas E. Penland, 12:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery Away SSgt. Joshua Portwood, Col. Janet Seufert We’ll continue our new tradition of children and youth o ering the blessing for the meal each week. If your child or youth would like New Baby... Oak Grove to participate, please be in touch with Rev. Congratulations to Jade & Sarah Kelley on the Susan Allen Grady ([email protected], or Has New Wi birth of their daughter, Isla Rose Kelley on 404-636-7558 ext. 212). August 2, 2016. As part of our renovation and addition program, our existing building has a new 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Dinner Sympathy... wi- network with outstanding coverage. Reservations and cancellations must be made e network is OGUMC guest, and the Oak Grove extends its deepest sympathy to the by noon Monday before the meal password is lovejesus. You will nd this Diane Stubblebine on the death of her father, (404-636-7558 or www.ogumc.org, click network easy to access and use in classrooms Howard Johnson. “reservations”). Standing reservations (through May 3, 2017) are encouraged. and Fellowship Hall. is wi- network is available throughout the building, except the IAN SC Menu for August 17, 2016 sanctuary. For electronic security, there is a ST H Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Breast, Yellow separate, secure network for church comput- I O ers. Once completed, the new building will R Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables, Rolls, Salad Bar,
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H L C A Bible Study Our Presence August 3, 2016 covenant just for Kinder- Communion Chapel 27 garten through Our Presence August 7, 2016 5th grade kids! Church School 391 is year we will 8:30 Service 106 utilize fun activity 9:35 Service 173 Christian School has 11:00 Service 365 at Midweek stations that help 6:00pm Youth Fellowship 236 Immediate Openings children learn to use their Bibles. e stations Total Worship this Week 907 e Christian School still has some full will provide a variety of learning styles so that 8/7/16 day openings for 3 year olds. Monthly children see, hear, and think God’s message Our O erings Received to date Needed to date tuition is $945. e openings are in their daily lives. Meet at 5 – 5:45 p.m. in $1,401,152.27 $1,503,609.33 available immediately. Please contact Room 202 beginning August 24. Children Over/Under ($102,457.06) Nancy Brooks for more information will be escorted to Fellowship Hall for DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTS ([email protected]). dinner; grade level choirs meet at 6:15 p.m., Pledged to date: $6,339,979.59 following dinner. Given to date: $4,777,394.97 Text To Give You can text to give at anytime from anywhere you have service. It is very easy! 1. Enter 678-853-7088 in the TO line. Remember this is a text, not an email. 2. In the message line, enter a dollar amount of at least $3.00 using this format $100.00 3. 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 con rm your transaction. Once you successfully register, you will receive a text and email con rmation 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. Building (for the building fund), Blessing (for our ongoing mission o ering). 6. If you have questions, please contact Church Administrator, Dale Smith ([email protected]). Troubleshooting 1. Make sure you enter the dollar amount in the proper format using the $ and a decimal. 2. In registering your name and email 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. 3. Check the spelling on designated accounts. e words are case sensitive.
Today’s Worship Servants Sound: (8:30) Billie Williams (11:00) Taylor Pendley Ushers: Jeanine Andrews, Mark Byrne, Tony Callaway, Carolyn Casarella, Greg Casarella, Bill Cole, Jack Graves, Tim Howard, Scot Macrae, Alec Morris, Max Neese, Davis Peacock, Phil Perry, Neil Sampson, Kirby Smith, Hodgson omas, James Trotti, Rob Welch Altar Guild: Meredith Lee, Diane Young Children’s Church: Pam Reynolds and Susan Holt
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 O ce 404-636-7558 O ce Hours 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. M–F Emergency Contact After Hours ext. 9 Dr. Amy Morgan – Pastor of Nurture and Service ext. 210 Dr. Glenn Ethridge – Senior Pastor ext. 211 Rev. Mary Lou Gilbert – Pastor to Senior Adults Rev. Susan Allen Grady – Associate Pastor ext. 212
Director of Administration – Dale Smith ext. 225 Music Ministry – Ed Scruggs ext. 226 Children’s Ministry – Kim Cody ext. 218 Organist – Leanne Herrmann Oak Grove Christian School 404-636-5476 Youth Ministry – Andy Webb [email protected] YCS (Young Children’s School) 404-636-7951 Dir. of Contemporary Worship – Atticus Hicks ext. 208
8/7/16 Our O erings Received to date Needed to date $1,401,152.27 $1,503,609.33 Over/Under ($102,457.06) DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTS Pledged to date: $6,339,979.59 Given to date: $4,777,394.97