The Prayer of St. Patrick - Oak Grove United Methodist Church

March 6, 2016
FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
In our worship today, we will use a portion of the prayer of St. Patrick. Ancient prayers often have disputed authorship,
but this prayer is frequently attributed to St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. This is an excerpt of the prayer.
The Prayer of St. Patrick
I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity...
I arise today
Through the strength of Christ's birth with His baptism,
Through the strength of His crucifixion with His burial,
Through the strength of His resurrection with His ascension,
Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of doom.
I arise today
Through the strength of the love of cherubim,
In the obedience of angels,
In the service of archangels,
In the hope of resurrection to meet with reward,
In the prayers of patriarchs,
In the predictions of prophets,
In the preaching of apostles,
In the faith of confessors...
I arise today, through
The strength of heaven,
The light of the sun,
The radiance of the moon,
The splendor of fire,
The speed of lightning,
The swiftness of wind,
The depth of the sea,
The stability of the earth,
The firmness of rock.
I arise today, through
God's strength to pilot me,
God's might to uphold me,
God's wisdom to guide me,
God's eye to look before me,
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to speak for me,
God's hand to guard me,
God's shield to protect me,
God's host to save me
From snares of devils,
From temptation of vices,
From everyone who shall wish me ill,
afar and near.
I summon today
All these powers between me and those evils,
Against every cruel and merciless power
that may oppose my body and soul...
So that there may come to me an abundance of reward.
Christ with me,
Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in me,
Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right,
Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down,
Christ when I sit down,
Christ when I arise,
Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity...
8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP
March 6, 2016
Gathering Music
Welcome
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Bread of the World in Mercy Broken
(Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.)
*Hymn of Praise
Gilbert M. Martin
Dr. Glenn Ethridge
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
UMH 64
*Affirmation of Faith
UMH 883
Rev. Susan Allen Grady
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.
A Morning Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer
Rev. Allen Grady
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)
Jesus, Priceless Treasure
Ms. Leanne Herrmann, Organ
arr. Johann Gottfried Walther
(11:00)
How Excellent Is Thy Name
Chancel Choir
John Weatherford, Narrator
Eugene Butler
How excellent is Thy name, O mighty Lord! How excellent in all the earth. When I consider the heavens, the moon and the stars which Thou
ordaineth, what is man that Thou are mindful of him, and the Son of man that Thou visitest him? Thou hast made man a little lower than the angels,
and hast crowned him with honor and with glory. Thou hast given him dominion over the works of Thy hand. Thou hast put all things under his feet,
all sheep and oxen and the beast of the field, the fowl of the air and the fish of the sea.
O Lord! Our Lord! How excellent is Thy name in all the earth! Alleluia! Amen!
*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.
(Following the Doxology at 11:00, children in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade may leave for Children’s Church.
Pick up is in room 206.)
UMH 95
Scripture
Mr. Carson Wiggins
Chair of Invitation Ministry
The Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon
John 12: 1-8
Dr. Ethridge
John: Sometimes Enough Is Not Enough
Sacrament of Holy Communion
A Service of Word and Table II
UMH 12
The sacrament of communion is a sign and means of receiving
God's grace. Therefore communion, like grace itself, is available
to all people without regard to age, church membership status,
relationship to Oak Grove, or denominational affiliation.
The table belongs to God, so all are welcome. If you prefer
gluten-free elements, please go to the station to the left of the
pulpit. Once you receive the bread, please dip it in the grape
juice in the chalice. After receiving communion you may kneel
at the chancel to pray or return to your seat.
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:
*Sending Hymn
More Love to Thee, O Christ
UMH 453
(Those who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.)
*Benediction
Dr. Ethridge
❐ In Memory of:
______________________________
❐ In Honor of:
______________________________
Your name:
*Postlude
At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing arr. Gerhard Krapf
______________________________
Next Sunday: Paraclete: A Lawyer from God
Read Chapter 5 (pages 119-144), John 14: 16-17
*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
Bucky Johnson Leaving
Oak Grove Orchestra
Bucky Johnson is
leaving his position
as Orchestra
Director, and we
will miss him
greatly. Under his
leadership, our
orchestra inspires
us regularly.
Join us in celebrating all Oak Grove babies born in 2015
Bucky’s last
on Sunday, March 6 in the Sanctuary at 3:30 p.m.
Sunday as orchesA reception will follow in the parlor for all family, friends,
and United Methodist Women members.
tra director will be March 20. We will
recognize him as part of the service that day.
Oak Grove expresses our deep appreciation
Please bring disposable diapers, pull-ups, and for Bucky’s service.
baby wipes to church on Sunday, March 6.
March 6, 2016
United Methodist Women
Baby Celebration
Sunday, March 6
Diaper
Drive 6
Building Project Trivia
MARCH
Beneficiaries are The United Methodist Children’s Home and Caring for Clarkston (C4C).
Did you know that it costs up to $100 per month to diaper a child? The Oak Grove Service
Ministries Committee is sponsoring the third annual church-wide diaper drive on Sunday,
March 6. The greatest needs are for diaper sizes 4, 5, & 6; pull-ups of any size; and baby
wipes. C4C can accept loose diapers (packaged by size and labeled accordingly).
During construction, 300 loads of dirt have
been hauled away to make room for the new
We are seeking volunteers to sort diapers in Fellowship Hall after the 9:35 service on March 6.
building. As expected we encountered some
This is a great service opportunity for individuals or families. To volunteer or for more informarock, but the rock was less than feared! The
tion, please contact Renita Anderson (678-772-8953 or renita.anderson@gmail.com).
steel beams have been going up since early
February. We still project a late September
occupancy date.
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.
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.
Lenten Offering
Each year our Lenten Offering funds
mission ministries that meet the real
needs of people. More than 33% of our
funding for the mission of Oak Grove
comes from the Lenten Offering.
From feeding children at Montclair
Elementary School to caring for low
income senior adults at Mountain View
Personal Care Home, your Lenten
offering makes a difference!
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.
Sunday School & Confirmation
Please join us for Sunday School at 9:35 a.m. in the
Gym as we continue exploring the Bible from beginning
to end with The Story. Confirmation will meet at 9:35
a.m. in the Sanctuary for their final session.
Reminder
Text Messages
Youth Fellowship
Join us on Sunday nights for Youth Fellowship in
Fellowship Hall at 6 p.m. Enjoy dinner, small groups,
and fun! Pick up in front of the Sanctuary at 8 p.m.
If you would like to receive
Youth reminders or updates by
text, please text "81010" and
enter "@oakgroveu".
Thank you to the 22 youth and six adults who participated in the 30-Hour Famine on February 26-27. They
have raised a total of $3081 so far, but will continue to
raise money through Sunday, March 13. Our goal is to
raise $4200, which will feed 10 children for a year.
Thank you to all who have already generously given and
supported our youth. A special thank you to the Sunday
Download class for providing the food for breaking the
fast. Chicken tenders never tasted so good!
30-Hour Famine
St. Baldrick's for a Cure for Childhood Cancer
Youth leader Zac Riedford and youth Griffin McVeigh and Sean Costin are shaving
their heads to raise money for a cure for childhood cancer in memory of Andrew
Ethridge. Please consider supporting this special cause by visiting www.stbaldricks.org
and searching for their names.
Youth Instrumental Ensemble
Youth are invited to join a Youth Instrumental Ensemble with Music Director Ed
Scruggs. The first meeting is in the Sanctuary on Sunday, March 6 at 4:30 p.m.
Contact Ed at escruggs@ogumc.org if you have any questions and to pick up the music.
OAK GROVE
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.
Dinner & Meeting
March 14, 2016
6:15 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Connie Veates
Co-Executive
Director and
Chief Operating
Officer of
Trees Atlanta
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.
Confirmation Sunday
Mark your calendars for our Confirmation Celebration on Sunday afternoon, April 24, at 3:00 p.m. in
the sanctuary. This year we will confirm the largest
class in our recent history – more than 50 students!
Therefore, we are planning a special service and
reception to follow in Fellowship Hall. Everyone is
encouraged to support our confirmands and attend
this special worship service.
Oak Grove Memorials
I N H O N OR
TO THE MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF
BETH BENEFIELD AND IN MEMORY OF PHIL
BENEFIELD
by Herb & Betsy Edwards
I N ME MOR Y
TO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF
Phil Benefield
by Beth’s Covenant Group
Al McCuen
by Lou Ann Harkleroad
TO THE MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF
Danny Morris, Robert Pecher, Jackie Smiley,
& Anne Sowell
by Mike & Cindy Miller
TO THE MISSIONS MINISTRY IN MEMORY OF
Al McCuen
by Tootsie Sims
Vernon & Shirley Fauble
Larry & Mary Del Price
George & DeDe Slappey
Avery & Betty Severt
Cherrie Baskette
Louis & Dale Miller
Annie Ruth Anderson Brown
Ed & Jeannine Andrews
Lou Jewell
Martha Hathcock
Billy & Betty Cruce
Nancy Walker
Mountain Mums Garden Club
Sam & Mickey Hubbs
Nell’s Covenant Group
Ed & Sarah Wiley
TO THE MUSIC MINISTRY IN MEMORY OF
Phil Benefield
by Jim & Julie Golden
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 404-432-3465).
Mark your calendar for
Saturday, March 19,
from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
to pick up a lily from
the Narthex.
PLEASE PRAY FOR
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
In the Hospital…
Gene Worth – Emory
New to Care Facilities…
Karen Smith – Pruitthealth Center in Lilburn
Jane Ray – Budd Terrace
Helen Glover – Peachtree Christian Hospice
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, Nancy Crovatt,
Marijo Culwell, Judy Gervais, Jim Golden,
Shirley Gurley, 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, Margaret Panter,
Beth Pearce, Delaine Perkins, Morris Perkins,
Bob (Punchy) Powell, Garry Pryor, Nancy Rood,
Kristen Sanders, Rachel Still, Chick Sward,
Clarice Thompson, Paul Tuggle, 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
Baptisms...
Michael Charles Hardy – February 21, 2016
Emily Ann Hardy – February 21, 2016
Heather Needham Hawkins – February 21, 2016
John Michael Hawkins – February 21, 2016
Benjamin John Hawkins – February 21, 2016
Ryan Philip Hawkins – February 21, 2016
William Jackson Hawkins – February 21, 2016
Hawthorne Shawn Upthegrove – February 21, 2016
March 9, 2016
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Chapel
Communion
5 to 5:30 p.m.
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 9, 2016
Broasted Chicken Breast, Vegetable Rice,
Broccoli, Rolls, Salad Bar, and Lemon Cake
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.
• March 9: The Farewell Discourse
Welcome New Members!
Shawn & Christie Upthegrove; Hawk
Oak Grove’s Vision
Every Member will...
• Mention Oak Grove Church once weekly.
• Invite someone to Oak Grove and offer to
meet them at church once quarterly.
• Participate in a small discipleship group
every year.
• Share in a domestic mission project
every year.
• Participate (as able) in an overseas mission
project once every five years.
• 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).
Like Us on Facebook!
In addition to a website (www.ogumc.org)
Oak Grove has a Facebook page. Please
“like” us to receive event reminders and see
lots of wonderful pictures from our church.
Oak Grove Office Hours 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. M–F
Sunday, March 6, 2016
9:35am Confirmation
Sanctuary
3:30pm New Baby Celebration
Sanctuary
4:30pm Youth Instrumental Ensemble
Rm 202
5:00pm Youth Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rm 201
6:00pm Youth Fellowship
Fellowship Hall
6:30pm Wesley Ringers Practice
Sanctuary
Monday, March 7, 2016
9:30am Disciple I
Rm 216
9:30am Disciple IV
Rm 219
6:30pm Children's Ministry Team Meeting
Rm 212
7:00pm Trustees Meeting
Rm 217
7:30pm Adult Volleyball
Heritage Hall Gym
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
4:30pm Lay Ministers Meeting
Rm 114
6:30pm Grief Sharing Group
Rm 219
7:00pm Building Committee Meeting
Rm 216
7:30pm Aerobics Class
Heritage Hall Gym
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
9:15am WOW – Weekly Oxygen for Women Rm 219
9:15am Disciple IV
Rm 217
10:00am Faith Class Bridge
Rm 114
12:00pm Staff Lenten Study
Rm 217
5:00pm Chapel Communion Service
Sanctuary
5:30pm Midweek Meal
Fellowship Hall
6:15pm Midweek Program
Fellowship Hall
6:15pm Montclair Blessing Bags
Narthex
6:15pm Midweek Book Club
Rm 114
6:15pm Children’s Choirs
Various
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 10, 2016
2:00pm Fidelis Circle Meeting
Rm 114
1:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep
Kitchen
6:30pm Christian Believer
Rm 217
7:00pm Evening WOW
Parlor
7:30pm Aerobics Class
Heritage Hall Gym
8:00pm 9.35 Band Rehearsal
Fellowship Hall
Friday, March 11, 2016
12:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery
Away
3:00pm Montclair Covenant Kids
Away
5:00pm Youth Confirmation Retreat
Away
Saturday, March 12, 2016
10:00am Needles and Prayers
Rm 114
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Record of Our Faithfulness
Our Presence
Communion Chapel
February 24, 2016
28
Our Presence
Church School
8:30 Service
9:35 Service
11:00 Service
Youth Fellowship
March 6, 2016
511
112
128
524
80
Total Worship this Week
Our Offerings
Over/Under
879
3/6/16
Received to date Needed to date
$443,833.11
$403,614.15
$40,218.96
DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTS
Pledged to date:
$6,339,979.59
Given to date:
$3,684,493.51
OAK GROVE NEWS
March 6, 2016
Easter
EGG
HUNT
EXTRA
& Breakfast
9 a.m. Continental Breakfast
in Fellowship Hall ($5 per family)
SATURDAY
March 26, 2016
9:45 a.m. Egg Hunt Begins!
• Over 4,000 eggs • Golden eggs
•Fun for children of all ages!
REGISTER BY MARCH 23
WWW.OGUMC.ORG
Will you donate candy filled eggs? Please
drop them off in the Children’s Ministry
Office by March 23.
Spend A While On the Nile!
VBS - June 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!
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
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 – to Operating. Designation options will
change. Currently you may choose from the
Karen Dillard and Claire Metzloff; Afternoon Session – Michelle Hardy. Questions? Email
following case sensitive choices.
vbscamper@ogumc.org.
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Morning Session: 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is full.
FULL
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 has begun (www.ogumc.org).
Fee: $20 per child
Ages: children 4 years old by September 1, 2015 through 5th grade.
Bible Presentation for 2-Year-Olds
We have a special presentation for all children who were 2 years
of age by Sept. 1, 2015. Oak Grove UMC will present a
Beginner’s Bible to each of you! Join us Sunday, March 13 at
8:30 a.m. in the Church Parlor for the presentation and for
refreshments. To receive a Bible, contact Tricia
(tfazio@ogumc.org) by March 9.
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. 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.
3. Check the spelling on designated accounts.
The words are case sensitive.
Lenten Study
Sermon Series, Midweek Program, and Personal Devotion
Creation Stewardship Team
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.
invites you to join us for the 9th Annual
National Caring for Creation Conference,
this year focusing on food, food systems,
and faith.
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.
March 6
Sometimes Enough Is Not Enough
Congregation Reads Chapter 4 (pages 89-118)
John 12:1-8
March 13
Paraclete: A Lawyer from God
Congregation Reads Chapter 5 (pages 119-144)
John 14:16-17
March 20
Palm Sunday
Congregation Reads Chapter 6 (pages 145-165)
John 18:1-8
Senior Adults are invited to attend
Crossing the Bridges of Life:
Spirit, Mind, & Body
Friday April 8 through
Saturday April 9, 2016
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)
Rev. Richard Winn
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. Dr. Will’s 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.
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.
Decatur First United Methodist Church
300 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Register online (www.ogumc.org).
Sunday Parking
We need your help with parking on
Sunday mornings. Please walk, carpool,
and/or park in the lower lot by the
barbecue pit or on the right side of
Oakleigh Court.
Today’s Worship Servants
Sound: (8:30) Billie Williams
Ushers: Louis Barksdale, David Bell, Bill Berg, Mike Brooks, Barry Cox, Saxon Dasher, Judd Davis, Jack Ginn, Sonny McCoy, John McMillen,
Hugh Means, Jonathan Merrill, Bob Pratt, Tim Ramsey, Bill Rembert, Michael Smith, Clayton Webster, Barbara Woolard, Hank Woolard
Altar Guild: Nancy Harte, Brenda Toebben, Carol Wright
Children’s Church: Susan and Brad Malemezian
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