June 21, 2020 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
An Update from Rev. Mary Lou Gilbert, Pastor to/with Senior Adults Through It All! Andraé Crouch, an American songwriter and composer, wrote the song Through It All when he was very young. I heard it on the radio as a child, and even now with our challenges from Covid, I find myself humming it from time to time.
Chorus Through it all, through it all, I've learned to trust in Jesus, I've learned to trust in God. Through it all, through it all, I've learned to depend upon God’s Word.
In phone conversations with many of you, I am reminded that older folks are strong in the faith Blessings and love to all! and strong survivors. I commend you and thank God for each of you as you faithfully await the end of Covid19 isolation. In the meantime, hum or sing the hymns you love, wear your mask, UPPER ROOM say your prayers, and hold on to God’s love. Rev. Mary Lou Gilbert DEVOTIONAL GUIDES will be delivered toward the end My mother-in-law (almost 100 years of age) in Pennsylvania recently told us on the of June. Volunteers from Oak phone, “I thank God for phones that help us stay connected as family, and I thank Grove will deliver the next God for my TV that connects me with the world outside my room.” Most of all, she edition of for thanks God! The Upper Room July and August. If you received the May/June copy, we will automatically bring you the July/August copy. If you missed out on our earlier delivery, please call and leave your name and phone number (404-858-9032) and we will add you to the delivery list. 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP
June 21, 2020 ird Sunday after Pentecost
Welcome e DeLange Family
Call to Worship Dr. Joseph McBrayer
*Hymn of Praise O Church of God, United UMH 547
*A rmation of Faith e Apostles’ Creed Dr. Joseph McBrayer 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, su ered under Pontius Pilate, was cruci ed, 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.
Anthem I Know at My Redeemer Liveth G. F.Handel Ms. Stephanie Rice, Soprano
A Morning Prayer and e 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. Invitation to Our Tithes & O erings e Kersh Family
Celebration of the Music Ministry of Edgar Scruggs
Our Tithes & O erings
Scripture Matthew 10:40-42 Mr. Spencer Merchant e Word of God for the people of God. anks be to God.
Sermon Catalyst: Dr. LaRocca-Pitts e Spirit Calls Us
*Sending Hymn In Christ ere Is No East or West UMH 548
*Benediction Dr. LaRocca-Pitts
*Congregation stand as able. UMH: United Methodist Hymnal / TFWS: e Faith We Sing
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SMART Oak LUNCH Grove SMART KID Drop off in the baby pool at the Youth Entrance on Fairoaks Road June 21, 2020 through July 20. NEWS In a gallon zip bag, place the following items: • 4 Entrees (ravioli, ramen noodles, soup, stew, canned or pouch chicken or tuna) • 2 single serving breakfast items (an oatmeal pack, grits pack, cereal bowl, cereal bar, pop tart pack, etc.) • 2-4 fruit cups/cans of vegetables Watch Worship ONLINE • 2-4 single serving snacks (pretzels, beef stick, raisins, crackers, popcorn, Join us for worship every Sunday at 10:45 granola bars, fruit bars, etc.) a.m. for Modern Worship and 11:00 a.m. for • A note of encouragement (Have a great day!, God loves you!, etc.) Traditional Worship. Facebook: facebook.com/ogumc.org YouTube: youtube.com/ogumc Stay Connected to OGUMC
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Families Currently Fostering… Steven and Terese Sanders from Continued Prayers... News the Board OF Stewards Annie Ruth Anderson, Gib Armstrong, Ken Butts, Kay Childs, Patty Chmiel, Keren Clay, Jean Cox, Many of you have been asking whether Nancy Crovatt, Marijo Culwell, Charlie Darden, Oak Grove applied for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan through the Nancy Dickey, Glenn Ethridge, Jim Golden, Bob Federal Government. We did apply during the 2nd phase of funding through United Hammond, Betty Holley, Tommy Kyzar, Wayne Community Bank and received $616,300. The loan amount was based on 2.5 times our Lester, Mary Jo Lones, Mike Long, Nan average total monthly payroll. We felt we needed to apply for the loan, not because the McMahan, Mary Ann McMichael, Cindy Mynatt, church payroll needed to be supported (church finances remain strong and we continue to Jeannine Nash, Elizabeth Pentecost, Barbara pay our staff with available funds) but both the Christian School and the Young Children’s Polstra, Chip Powell, Jane Ray, Mary Dell School continued to pay their teachers for April and May even though no tuition was Robert, June Row, Linda Lee Saye, Debbie charged to the parents. This depleted most of the reserves the schools had accumulated, Seligman, Ed Seufert, Ann Shirk, Kirby Smith, and there are no funds available for the June payroll for the Christian School. The Young Hodgson Thomas, Al Walker, Jennings Watkins, Children’s School closed for the summer at the end of May so there is no more payroll Rob White, George Wilkerson, Bruce Wilkinson, expense until August. The application process, however, did not allow the schools’ payrolls Bill Wolfe, Gene Worth to be separated from the church payroll since all are under the same federal tax ID number. So currently, we are showing the entire amount as a loan on our books until the funds are forgiven by the bank. Our plan is to use the money for the May payroll for both Serving in Our Armed Forces... Schools, and the June payroll for the Christian School. The Christian School opens June Cadet Alex Burgess, Chief Petty Officer Steven 22nd and tuition will be charged again starting in July. It is not certain that tuition will cover Jones, Major Rick Larango, Captain Thomas E. the entire payroll as the number of children is less but the teacher staffing is the same due Penland, Cdr. Andrew Pruiett, Pvt. Charlie Ulven, to reduced class size. If you have any questions about this please feel free to contact us for
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TO THE MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF Oak Ed Ramsey GroveMemorials by James & Sybil Wells Grades 6 through 12 No Youth Fellowship Sunday, June 21. Happy Father’s Day! The Needles & Prayers group is busy knitting and crocheting soft, comfy straps to use on masks for healthcare workers. The soft straps Family Bible Study help with rubbing around the ears, which can be During our time of Social irritating. Distancing, we will not be able We need donations of: to have Sunday School or any 1) 3/4” or 1” buttons to attach to the other form of Bible Study in straps. Please drop at the person. That is why we want to Youth Hall entrance off equip families with a study that Fairoaks Road. they can do together. Every 2) People willing to week we will share a video sew the buttons on. from the Bible Project and a Questions? Contact Grace PDF for students and Rembert ([email protected]). parents to watch and read through together. These Studies will build on each The Oak Grove UMC Christian other from week to week, and School is planning to reopen should provide some prompts for faith conversations. We would love to hear about what you learned, so please email Bryan or Megan with your thoughts and questions. on June 22 with limited hours and class sizes.
The School will follow guidelines from the CDC, Bright from the Start, and the North GA Conference of the United Methodist Church. The School will have shortened hours for the summer from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All teachers will work each day in order to maintain smaller class sizes. Each class will have 8 children with 2 teachers, and they will stay with this group all day. Playground times will be staggered so that groups of children do not mix. Another Children and teachers will be screened upon Session arrival and temperatures taken. Anyone with a Added! temperature of over 100.4º F or other symp- Bryan Bontrager will lead toms will not be allowed to stay. Parents will Thursdays at 7 p.m. not enter the building. Teachers will take children to their classrooms. All teachers will wear masks. There will be Our Presence – Online Viewership June 14, 2020 additional hand washing stations located in the HOW TO GIVE – Modern Worship – Facebook 275 halls, and additional hand sanitizer stations as Modern – YouTube 150 well. All toys and materials, as well as room Please continue your giving Traditional – Facebook 331 surfaces, will be cleaned by using the church website Traditional – YouTube views 280 and sanitized each day. (ogumc.org/donate) or by IAN SC Worship this Week 1,036 ST H I O mailing your check to the Our goal is to create the R O
church office (1722 Oak 6/8/2020 safest and most H L C Grove Road, Decatur, Our Offerings Received to date Needed to date developmentally Georgia 30033). $1,098,847.29 $1,133,673.75 appropriate school Over/Under ($34,826.46) setting at this time. Weekly Emails • Grow Like Jesus challenges! Character, virtues, spirituality, For families with kids manners – are not weeds, they who have completed don’t grow on their own. And that’s Kindergarten – 5th Grade. where Grow Like Jesus comes in! Online Registration is open! It’s a summer growth plan that gives children a clear path for You will receive an email with improving in every area of their team assignment and Zoom invite lives. We’ll share one challenge after registering. Games are on each week (8 total). Sunday afternoons. During Zoom calls we’ll have simple challenges, • Deep Blue Bible Story and games, and test your Bible Activity sheets for young children knowledge! Bible Olympic (2 year olds through completed Worksheets are available on the Pre-K) church website. There is a worksheet for • Updates on Bible Olympics Kindergarten – 2nd graders, and another for 3rd – 5th graders. Points will be tallied and updates given in Questions? Contact Kim Cody weekly emails. We hope your whole family will participate! ([email protected]).
Our Worship Times Our Church Information 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary Church Office 404-636-7558 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Various Office Hours 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. M–F 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Ends Emergency Contact After Hours ext. 9 10:45 a.m. Modern Worship Fellowship Hall Address 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA 30033 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary Website www.ogumc.org
Our Pastors Our Schools Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitts – Senior Pastor ext. 211 Oak Grove Christian School 404-636-5476 – Pastor of Service and Nurture ext. 210 Dr. Amy Morgan YCS (Young Children’s School) 404-636-7951 1722 OAK GROVE ROAD • DECATUR, GEORGIA 30033 Dr. Joseph McBrayer – Pastor of Invitation and Discipleship ext. 212 Rev. Mary Lou Gilbert – Pastor to Senior Adults Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster – Bishop in Residence Submitting Articles – Pastor Emeritus Dr. Glenn Ethridge to the Oak Grove News: Please be reminded that Thursday 12 p.m. is the deadline for information that you would like to add Our Program Staff to the Oak Grove News. This will enable your Dale Smith – Executive Director ext. 225 article to appear in the following week’s bulletin. Rachel Fullerton – Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor ext. 220 Send items to [email protected]. Pam Reynolds – Director of Finance ext. 224 Articles will run TWO times and may be edited for space. Indicate the two editions you prefer Atticus Hicks – Director of Modern Worship ext. 208 when the article is submitted. Kim Cody – Director of Children’s Ministry ext. 218 Thank you! Bryan Bontrager – Director of Youth Ministry ext. 202 Edgar Scruggs – Director of Music Ministry ext. 226 Leanne Herrmann – Organist 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., ([email protected] or 404-636-7558 ext.221)