Acolyte Sunday - Oak Grove United Methodist Church

February 28, 2016
THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
Acolyte Sunday
Acolytes for 2016
Photo: Sandy Yates 2015
Lilly Adams, Brittany Andrieni, Ivy Brooks, Alex Burgess, Josh Burgess, Celia Byrne, Gareth Byrne,
Sean Costin, Harris Dasher, Tedy Dasher, Jessica Forsstrom, Sarah Forsstrom, Jack Hobbs, Sam Hobbs,
Elijah Keadey, Oliver Kroll, Andrew Gray, Justin Gray, Will Hawkins, Isabelle Higgins, JR Hull,
Elizabeth Johnson, Lilly Kersh, Lukas Kersh, Philip Kersh, Annie Lee, Rush Lee, William McDaniel,
Campbell McMillen, Julia Moreman, Kate Moreman, McRae Oglesby, Spencer Payne, Grace Perry,
Adam Prusik, Grant Prusik, Gregory Rose, Annalyn Smith, Keller Smith, Grace Taylor, James Traynelis,
John Traynelis, Callie Ulven, Lucy Welch, Lee Wildman, George Zeliff
8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP
February 28, 2016
Gathering Music
Welcome
Third Sunday in Lent
But the Lord Is Mindful of His Own
(Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.)
F. Mendelssohn
Dr. Glenn Ethridge
Procession of Acolytes
*Processional Hymn
*Affirmation of Faith
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
UMH 103
Mr. Taylor Bell
Candler Intern
We are not alone; we live in God’s world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating,
who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and
others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the church: to celebrate God’s presence,
to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen,
our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone.
Thanks be to God. Amen.
UMH 883
*Congregational Response
All People That on Earth Do Dwell
Know that the Lord is God indeed; without our aid he did us make; we are his folk,
he doth us feed, and for his sheep he doth us take.
Acolyte Recognition (11:00)
UMH 75
Ms. Angela McDaniel
A Morning Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer
Mr. Bell
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)
Etude in B Flat Minor Op.8, No. 11
Alexander Scriabin
(11:00)
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
Ms. Stephanie Keen, Soprano
Isaac Watts
*Doxology
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.
UMH 95
*Hymn of Preparation
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
UMH 381
(At the 11:00 a.m. service, children are invited to come forward during the hymn.)
Children’s Time (11:00)
Dr. Amy Morgan
(At the 11:00 a.m. service, children in Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade are invited
to attend Children’s Church after the Children’s Time. Pick up in room 206.)
Anthem
(8:30)
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
Ms. Stephanie Keen, Soprano
(11:00)
Isaac Watts
The King of Love my Shepherd Is arr. Dan Forrest
Chancel Choir
Scripture
John 10: 11-16
Ms. Patty Chmiel
The Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon
John: I AM the Good Shepherd
*Sending Hymn
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Dr. Ethridge
UMH 140
(Those who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.)
Ministry
of the
Easter
Lilies
Fresh and fragrant Easter lilies will be
part of the Easter decor on our campus
again this year. The Altar Guild invites
you to make a generous gift in honor
or memory of someone dear to you.
These contributions will be used for the
floral arrangements on Easter Day as
well as other seasonal decorations
throughout the year. All contributors
and their designees will be recognized
in our bulletin on Easter Sunday. Some
of the lilies will be delivered to our
homebound members before Easter
Sunday. Others will be available for you
to enjoy at home. The Altar Guild is
grateful for your support of this
meaningful ministry. Please fill out the
form below and place it in the
offering plate or place your order by
noon on Monday, March 21, at
www.ogumc.org.
Please use one form per person
to be honored/memorialized.
Please make my contribution:
❐ In Memory of:
______________________________
*Benediction
Dr. Ethridge
❐ In Honor of:
______________________________
*Postlude
Toccata in G Minor
Johann Pachelbel
Your name:
______________________________
Next Sunday: Sometimes Enough Is Not Enough
Read Chapter 4 (pages 29-118), John 12: 1-8
*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.
Please indicate your interest
in the following:
❐ Use my contribution for lilies for
the homebound and decorations
for the church.
❐ I will help deliver lilies to the
homebound. My phone number is
_________________________.
❐ I would like to pick up a lily on
March 27 after this service:
9:35
11:00
OAK GROVE NEWS
February 28, 2016
United Methodist Women
Baby Celebration
Sunday, March 6
Join us in celebrating all Oak Grove babies born in 2015
on Sunday, March 6 in the Sanctuary at 3:30 p.m.
A reception will follow in the parlor for all family, friends,
and United Methodist Women members.
A Thank You from Wesley Woods
Your gifts to Wesley Woods Senior Living
in 2015 are making a big impact! Thanks
to your generosity, seniors are better able
to age with grace. One resident said
recently, “We can tell we are loved by all
that has been done for us.” Thank you for
sharing your love, and God’s love, with
over 1,500 older adults at Wesley Woods.
Lenten Offering – Get Children Involved!
Our Lenten Offering provides a large portion of the funding for our ministries that feed
children, including summer lunch bags through “Smart Lunch, Smart Kid” and
weekend food bags for students at Montclair Elementary. The Lenten Offering provides
parents a great opportunity to talk with their kids about children who need our help
and the ways Oak Grove reaches out. Children can also learn the joy of giving to others
by participating in the offering.
To give to the Lenten Offering, please use the special Lenten offering envelope that was
mailed or pick one up at church. Checks should be made payable to Oak Grove UMC
and marked “Lenten Offering”. You can also give online (www.oakgroveumc.org).
Thank you for your generosity.
Midweek moves to
Tuesday on March 1!
Midweek is moving to Tuesday on March 1 to help make the Young Children’s School Spring
Consignment Sale another big success. We moved Midweek last fall to make it easier for the
Consignment Sale volunteers to set up in Fellowship Hall, and it all worked well. We will do
that again on March 1. All Midweek activities (dinner, programs, and choirs) will move their
meeting times from Wednesday that week to Tuesday, March 1. Standing meal reservations
will apply. There will be no Midweek dinner or activities on Wednesday, March 2.
Midweek Chapel Communion Moves to
Tuesday on March 1!
All Wednesday night activities, including Wednesday Communion, will move to Tuesday on
March 1. We will return to our normal Wednesday night schedule the following week. Please
mark your calendars!
Blood Drive, Feb. 28
Our next blood drive will be February 28
from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The bloodmobile will
be located in the parking lot next to the
education building. Anyone over the age of
17 can donate, and all donors are asked to
eat well and drink plenty of fluids before
giving blood. Please bring your ID. Georgia
is currently experiencing a blood shortage
and all donations will be greatly appreciated.
Building Consecration
Scheduled
On October 16, 2016, Oak Grove will
celebrate 180 years of ministry, 55 years of
Barbecue, and will consecrate our new
building. We will have one service that day at
10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Please mark your
calendars and make plans to be a part of the
celebration.
Deliver Lilies
Bring Easter Joy!
When we deliver lilies each year to our
homebound members, we share Easter joy
and remind people that their church is
thinking of them during
the holidays. To sign up
to deliver one or more
lilies, please contact
Amity Farrar
(amityfarrar@
yahoo.com or 404-4323465). Please mark
your calendar for
Saturday, March 19,
from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
to pick up a lily from
the Narthex.
Acolyte Ministry
The word acolyte comes from the Greek word meaning "to follow." An acolyte is a
person who follows Jesus Christ as Lord and who, in service to Christ, helps the congregation in public worship. Some say that the first acolyte might have been Samuel, as he
assisted Eli in the temple in Shiloh. The need for worship assistants has a long and
distinguished history, and our acolytes continue to perform a special ministry within the
church.
Each Sunday they put on their white robes and place a cross around their neck to prepare
for worship. In this act, they are immediately reminded of the task that is before them.
They center their thoughts on God in preparation to handle holy things, to help people
worship, and to help worshipers see something of the majesty and beauty of God.
The acolyte ministry at Oak Grove is a ministry of service. These young people are
serving their Lord, their congregation, and each other every Sunday.
As they process and recess the light of Jesus into and out of worship, we are reminded of
the love of Christ and how his love shines for us all. A love that is shared among our
congregational family and community.
Remember we are able to share the love of Jesus each day. His love shines through each
of us in all that we do. May we continue to bring the light of kindness, grace, and love
in the name of Jesus, as we process through life.
Jesus said, "I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will
have the light of life. ” (John 8:12 RSV)
Sunday School & Confirmation
Reminder
Text Messages
Please join us for Sunday School at 9:35 a.m. Middle
Schoolers will meet in Scout Hall and Senior High will
meet in Room H-103 (Chipmunk Room) as we
continue exploring the Bible from beginning to end with
The Story. PLEASE NOTE: Confirmation will also
meet at 9:35 a.m. in the Gym on Sunday, February 28.
Youth Fellowship
Join us on Sunday nights for Youth Fellowship in
If you would like to receive
Fellowship Hall at 6 p.m. Enjoy dinner, small groups,
Youth reminders or updates by and fun! Pick up in front of the Sanctuary at 8 p.m.
text, please text "81010" and
enter "@oakgroveu".
Caring for Clarkston (C4C)
Join us for our next C4C Pantry date on Saturday,
March 5. Meet at the Clubhouse at 8 a.m. We will
return about noon and eat lunch at the Oak Grove
Market. Please contact Jen Wahlen
(wahlens@comcast.net) with any questions.
CPR/First Aid Class
Oak Grove is offering a CPR/First Aid class for certification
on Saturday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Church
Parlor. Contact Tricia (tfazio@ogumc.org) to register by
Tuesday, March 2. No charge for staff and volunteers who
work with children or youth at Oak Grove UMC. Other are
invited and the cost is $20.
Oak Grove Memorials
I N H O NOR
TO THE MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF
BETH BENEFIELD
by Gary & Marilyn Akins
I N ME MOR Y
TO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF
Phil Benefield
by Anne Otwell
Jim & Carol Wright
Louis Benton
by Anne Otwell
Amos McMullian
Mrs. Robert Carpenter
Jim & Carol Wright
William & Linda Size
Smoky & Zoe Hicks
Elaine Thurston
Dr. Edward & Mary Kallal
by Adam Kallal
Al McCuen
by Faith Sunday School Class
George & Carolyn Jeffares
Jim & Carol Wright
Smoky & Zoe Hicks
TO THE HONDURAS MAINLAND MISSION TRIP
IN MEMORY OF
Jack Sims
by Oak Grove Men’s Fellowship
TO THE MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF
Phil Benefield
by Avondale High School Retired Teacher’s
Breakfast Group
Mary Sydney McAllister
Louis Benton
by Mary Sydney McAllister
TO THE MISSIONS MINISTRY IN MEMORY OF
Al McCuen
by Carole Mitchell
Silverton Family
Bill & Susan Widmayer
Jeff Sealey
TO THE MUSIC MINISTRY IN MEMORY OF
Louis Benton
by Jim & Julie Golden
Upper Room
Devotional Guides
The March/April Upper
Room Devotional books
are now available for pick
up in the Narthex. Join
thousands of people
around the world who use
this tool for their daily
devotional time.
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Oak Grove Office Hours 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. M–F
In the Hospital…
Nancy Rood – Piedmont
Morris Perkins – Piedmont
Margaret Panter – Emory
Jane Ray – Grady
Sunday, February 28, 2016
8:00am Blood Drive
March 1, 2016
New to Care Facilities…
Paul Tuggle – Budd Terrace
Karen Smith-Pruitthealth Center in Lilburn
For a complete list of persons in care facilities, please
contact the church office.
Continued Prayers...
Gerald Adamson, Jesse Barrow, Beth Benefield,
Dottie Bonnell, Barbara Cassell, Bill Cole,
Nancy Crovatt, Marijo Culwell, Judy Gervais,
Jim Golden, Billie Hackemeyer, Charlie
Hamilton, Scott Holt, Betty Hudson, Matt
Hudson, Lu L’Abate, Betty Lester, Fred Lott,
Carolyn McCollum, Lee McFall, Dick Muth,
Cindy Mynatt, Pat Nelson, Beth Pearce, Delaine
Perkins, Bob (Punchy) Powell, Garry Pryor,
Kristen Sanders, Rachel Still, Chick Sward,
Clarice Thompson, Jeff Waits, Rob White
Our Homebound Members...
For a complete listing of homebound members,
please contact the church office.
Serving in Our Armed Forces...
LT Alexander Cody, Petty Officer Steven Jones, SSgt.
Joshua Portwood, Col. Janet Seufert
Sympathy...
Oak Grove extends its deepest sympathy to Shannon
Johnson on the recent death of her mother, Louise
Whiddon.
OAK GROVE
Dinner & Meeting
March 14, 2016
6:15 p.m. Fellowship Hall
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Connie Veates
Co-Executive
Director and
Chief Operating
Officer of
Trees Atlanta
Our guest speaker is, Connie Veates,
Co-Executive Director and Chief Operating
Officer of Trees Atlanta. She will speak to us
about the mission and history of Trees
Atlanta, planting programs, the Beltline
Arboretum, and educational programs.
This is a great way to start the spring season.
Remember, the UMM is open to all.
Menu: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, broccoli,
salad, rolls, beverages, and yellow cake for
dessert – $8.00. Make dinner reservations
online (www.ogumc.org), in your Sunday
school class, or by calling the church office
(404-636-7558) by 10 a.m. Monday, March 14.
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5 to 5:30 p.m.
Side Parking Lot
9:35am Confirmation
Heritage Hall Gym
6:00pm Youth Fellowship
Fellowship Hall
Monday, February 29, 2016
9:30am Disciple I
Rm 216
9:30am Disciple IV
Rm 219
7:30pm Adult Volleyball
Heritage Hall Gym
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
K through 5th Grade
5 to 5:45 p.m.
5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Dinner
Reservations and cancellations must be made
by noon each Monday before the meal
(404-636-7558 or www.ogumc.org, click
“reservations”). Standing reservations (through
May 4, 2016) are encouraged.
Menu for March 1, 2016
Smothered Pork Chops, Rice & Gravy, Peas
& Carrots, Rolls, Salad Bar, and Brownies
Midweek Lenten Study
Join the Midweek
Lenten study
following our sermon
series, John: The
Gospel of Light and
Life. Each session
will be held in
Fellowship Hall and
led by Rev. Susan
Allen Grady or Dr.
Amy Morgan. The
sessions include a
short video presentation and discussion of the
book from the series and readings from the
Gospel of John.
11:30am Lunch Bunch
Fellowship Hall
1:00pm Lunch Bunch Planning Team
Rm 114
5:00pm Chapel Communion Service
Sanctuary
5:30pm Midweek Meal
Fellowship Hall
5:45pm Creation Stewardship Meeting
6:15pm Midweek Program
Rm 215a
Fellowship Hall
6:15pm Montclair Blessing Bags
Narthex
6:15pm Midweek Book Club
Rm 114
6:15pm Children’s Choirs
Various
6:30pm Grief Sharing Group
Rm 219
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
9:15am WOW – Weekly Oxygen for Women
Rm 219
9:15am Disciple IV
Rm 217
12:00pm Staff Lenten Study
Rm 217
6:30pm Disciple I
Rm 219
6:30pm Disciple III
Rm 217
7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rm 201
7:30pm Boy Scout Troop 77 Meeting
Scout Hall
Thursday, March 3, 2016
9:30am Turban Ladies
Rm 114
1:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep
Kitchen
6:30pm Christian Believer
Rm 217
7:00pm Evening WOW
7:30pm Aerobics Class
Parlor
Heritage Hall Gym
Friday, March 4, 2016
9:15am YCS Consignment Sale
Various
12:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery
Away
3:00pm Montclair Covenant Kids
Away
Saturday, March 5, 2016
8:00am C4C (Caring for Clarkston)
Clubhouse
• March 1: The “I Am” Sayings of Jesus
9:00am YCS Consignment Sale 1/2-Price Day
• March 9: The Farewell Discourse
9:00am CPR Class
• March 16: The Arrest, Trial, and
Crucifixion of the King
• March 23: Eternal Life
Make your plans now to participate in this
special Midweek series, and invite your friends!
Books are available for purchase in the church
office. The book is also available through
Cokesbury.com, Amazon.com, on Kindle and
iBook. For more information, contact Rev.
Susan Allen Grady (sallengrady@ogumc.org).
Welcome New Members!
Alfred & Judy Kirkwood
Jack Smith
Various
Parlor
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Record of Our Faithfulness
Our Presence
Communion Chapel
February 17, 2016
28
Our Presence
Church School
8:30 Service
9:35 Service
11:00 Service
Youth Fellowship
February 28, 2016
577
174
178
539
85
Total Worship this Week
Our Offerings
Over/Under
1004
2/28/16
Received to date Needed to date
$411,661.64
$344,573.44
$67,088.20
DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTS
Pledged to date:
$6,339,979.59
Given to date:
$3,661,692.51
OAK GROVE NEWS
Diaper
Drive 6
February 28, 2016
EXTRA
Please bring disposable diapers/pull-ups and
baby wipes to church on Sunday, March 6.
MARCH
Registration has Begun
Registration for the 2016-17 school year
has begun. We are a half-day program for
Beneficiaries are The United Methodist Children’s Home and Caring for Clarkston (C4C).
children ages 12 months to 4 years old by
Did you know that it costs up to $100 per month to diaper a child? The Oak Grove Service September 1, 2016 with a discovery-basedMinistries Committee is sponsoring the third annual church-wide diaper drive on Sunday,
through-play curriculum. Our hours are 9
March 6. The greatest needs are for diaper sizes 4, 5, & 6; pull-ups of any size; and baby
a.m. to 1 p.m. Please let your friends and
wipes. C4C can accept loose diapers (packaged by size and labeled accordingly).
neighbors know that they can contact our
We are seeking volunteers to sort diapers in the Fellowship Hall after the 9:35 service on March Enrollment Coordinator, Heather Howard
(hhoward@ogumc.org 404-636-7951 ext.
6. This is a great service opportunity for individuals or families. To volunteer or for more
information, please contact Renita Anderson (678-772-8953 or renita.anderson@gmail.com). 206) or go to our website www.ogycs.org
for more information.
Applications are due NOW!
Hunger Walk/Run on Sunday, March 13, 12-4 p.m.!
The Hunger Walk/Run,
sponsored by The
Atlanta Community
Foodbank, is hosting
the 32nd annual 5K
walk and “fun run” on
March 13. The Hunger
Walk unites our community
to raise awareness and critical funds for local hunger relief. Oak Grove is helping the Toco
Hills Community Food Bank raise enough money to stock their pantry for an entire year! Join
us for the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s Hunger Walk/Run (5K) on March 13 at Turner
Field or donate to cheer us on! Visit HungerWalkRun.org and find us under the DONATE
tab, visit the Oak Grove website (www.ogumc.or), or contact Megan Stambaugh
(megancstambaugh@yahoo.com or 404-273-3569) for more information.
Lenten Study
Sermon Series, Midweek Program, and Personal Devotion
This year’s Lenten study – sermon series, midweek program, and
personal devotion – is Adam Hamilton’s book entitled John: The
Gospel of Light and Life. Hamilton leads us through a study of the
many metaphors of John to help us understand the unique and
inspiring Gospel. Often called the most theological of the Gospels,
the Gospel of John tells the story of Jesus in ways that inspire us to
discover Jesus through the many levels of John’s metaphors of bread,
life, light, water, and vine.
You may purchase your book for $13 in the church office Sunday mornings, weekdays, or
in Fellowship Hall at Midweek using cash, check or credit card. The book is available
electronically through Kindle and iBooks or in print at Cokesbury and Amazon.
February 28
I AM the Good Shepherd
John 10:11-16
Congregation Reads Chapter 3 (pages 57-88)
March 6
Sometimes Enough Is Not Enough
John 12:1-8
Congregation Reads Chapter 4 (pages 89-118)
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Friday, March 4
9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 5 (½ Price Day)
9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Sale will take place in the gym
and Fellowship Hall
The Young Children’s School is blessed to
be a ministry of OGUMC. We appreciate
the support many have given the sale over
the years. You can support our sale as a
shopper and/or a consignor. If you would
like to get more information about the sale
or sign up as a consignor, please visit our
website, www.ogycsconsign.org.
The Consignment Sale is organized and
run by YCS parent volunteers. Proceeds
from the sale go directly to benefit the YCS
program. Any remaining items are donated
to worthy causes such as: New American
Pathways, Montclair Elementary School,
Caring4Clarkston, and Why Not Ministries. We look forward to seeing you there!
Spend A While On the Nile!
VBS - July 13-17, 2016
What was it like to live as a slave in Bible times?
How did they make mummies? What happened to
Joseph (the guy with the colorful coat)? Find the
answers to these questions and more – in Egypt!
Youth and adult volunteers are needed, please register online.www.ogumc.org. A nursery is
provided for those volunteering during the week of VBS. 2016 VBS Directors: Morning Session –
Karen Dillard and Claire Metzloff; Afternoon Session – Michelle Hardy. Questions? Email
vbscamper@ogumc.org.
Morning Session: 9 a.m. to noon. Registration will close April 29, or when our 200 camper
maximum is reached.
Afternoon Session: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration will close April 29, or when our 200 camper
maximum is reached.
Morning and Afternoon Sessions will have identical content and activities.
Online Registration begins March 1 (www.ogumc.org). If at least 1 parent
volunteers all week at VBS, you can register beginning February 20.
Fee: $20 per child
Ages: children 4 years old by September 1, 2015 through 5th grade.
Senior Adults are invited to attend
Crossing the Bridges of Life:
Spirit, Mind, & Body
Saturday, March 12, 2016, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cascade United Methodist Church
3144 Cascade Road, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30311
(404-691-5770)
Sponsored by the North Georgia Older Adult Discipleship Ministry Team
There will be inspiration by Rev. Richard Winn of North Georgia and Rev. Dr. Will
Randolph, Executive Director of the Office on Aging and Older Adult Ministries for
Discipleship Ministries Agency. His ministry involves providing resources and training
support for leaders of older adult ministries throughout the United Methodist Churches in
the USA. The event will include workshops, good food and fellowship, resources, displays,
and door prizes.
• Online Registration is due by March 1 (www.ngumc.org/olderadults).
• Transportation on March 12 is available by Oak Grove Bus. Make bus reservations in the
Oak Grove Church Office (404-636-7558) for departure from the Oak Grove parking lot
at 8:30 a.m. and returning at approximately 4 p.m.
Boy Scouts Featured in the Library Window
Year after year in February, the Library window has
featured wonderful displays by Randy & Sandy Yates
about the Boy Scouts. Please be sure to view this year's
window because it may be the last for some time to come.
Randy is retiring and, while he will remain active in the
Boy Scouts in some capacity, he will likely be traveling or
otherwise enjoying retirement in Februarys to come.
Thanks to Randy for all the previous windows and for all
that he and Sandy have done to promote the Boy Scouts!
Oak Grove is excited to introduce “Text To
Give” as a new giving option for our
donors. We hope you will enjoy the
convenience. 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 confirm your
transaction. Once you successfully register,
you will receive a text and email confirmation 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.
• Lent • Building • Famine • Blessing
• Memorials • John • Drama
Lent is the Lenten Offering. Blessing is for
our ongoing mission offering. John is to
purchase ($13) the Lenten study book.
Building is for the building fund. Memorials is for memorials/honorariums. Drama is
for the drama ministry. Famine is to give to
the 30 Hour Famine.
6. If you have questions, please contact
Church Administrator, Dale Smith.
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.
Today’s Worship Servants
Sound: (8:30) Billie Williams
Ushers: John Adams, Janet Ballard, John Ballard, Kim Cody, Jerry Culwell, Kelly Ewing, Clint Ginn, John Hancock,
David Harte, Jim Harte, Cathy Huffines, Jay Huffines, Tim Lott, Jim Mynatt, John Mynatt, George Nash, Jeannine Nash,
Dan Riedford, Tom Schubert, Diane Stubblebine, Alex Thomas, Roger Toebben, Joe Whipple, Bill Widmayer
Altar Guild: Nancy Harte, Becky Mynatt, Cindy Mynatt, Brenda Toebben, Carol Wright,
Children’s Church: Hollie and Vince Meglio
OUR WORSHIP TIMES
8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:35 a.m. Sunday School
9:35 a.m. Contemporary Worship
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
Sanctuary
Various
Fellowship Hall
Sanctuary
OUR CHURCH INFORMATION
Church Office
Office Hours 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. M–F
Emergency Contact After Hours
404-636-7558
Dr. Glenn Ethridge – Senior Pastor
Rev. Susan Allen Grady – Associate Pastor
ext. 9
ext. 211
ext. 212
Director of Administration – Dale Smith
Children’s Ministry – Kim Cody
Oak Grove Christian School
YCS (Young Children’s School)
ext. 225
ext. 218
404-636-5476
404-636-7951
Dr. Amy Morgan – Pastor of Nurture and Service
Rev. Mary Lou Gilbert – Pastor to Senior Adults
ext. 210
Music Ministry – Ed Scruggs
ext. 226
Organist – Leanne Herrmann
Youth Ministry ssanders@ogumc.org/tbenefield@ogumc.org
Dir. of Contemporary Worship – Atticus Hicks
ext. 208