Oak Grove Receives Mission Award
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Oak Grove Receives Mission Award
June 19, 2016 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Oak Grove Receives Mission Award On June 8, at the North Georgia Annual Conference meeting in Athens, Oak Grove received a 2015 Church of Excellence in Mission Award. Only 11 churches in our conference of nearly 1000 churches received this award. The Church of Excellence Award is given to churches who meet a long list of criteria. The following are some of the things that Oak Grove has done to earn this award: • Established mission as a priority for our church. • Held a mission fair to celebrate our missions and help people find their place in mission. • Had a covenant relationship with a GBGM missionary, as we do with Helen Roberts Evans, the missionary we support financially and work with in Liberia. • Participated in local sustained mission activities like Caring4Clarkston, Toco Hills Community Alliance, Mountain View Foot Care, Mobile Soup Kitchen, and Montclair Blessing Bags. • Taken three international mission trips: two to Honduras and one to Costa Rica. • Paid apportionments in full. This is our giving to the general church, much of which funds our shared missions. Your weekly giving helped us meet this goal. • Participated in special conference offerings that supported missions like Wesley Woods and The United Methodist Children’s Home. • Subscribed to New World Outlook, a mission magazine. Check out our copy in the church library. • Contributed to the Advance, which supported missions like Heifer International, Breakthru House, Murphy Harpst Children’s Center, Action Ministries, and New American Pathways. • Supported our district’s Bridge to Mission in Portugal through giving and an educational Wednesday night program. As you can see, Oak Grove has been very active in missions – and this list doesn’t even begin to cover everything do. Thank you Oak Grove for sharing your time and resources in mission! Not only did we win an award, we’ve helped countless people in the name of Christ! 8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP June 19, 2016 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.) Gathering Music Welcome and Announcements Pastorale (In preparation for worship, please silence all cell phones.) Introduction of Youth Ministry Staff *Hymn of Praise Dennis Eliot Rev. Susan Allen Grady Ms. Sharon Spears, SPR Chair Christ for the World We Sing UMH 568 *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed Rev. Allen Grady 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 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) Great is Thy Faithfulness Charles H. Webb (11:00) A Reason to Rejoice Sarah Wiley, Soprano Pote and McCann *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. *Hymn of Preparation Children’s Time (11:00) UMH 95 Rescue the Perishing UMH 591 (At the 11:00 a.m. service, children are invited to come forward during the hymn.) VBS Recognition Ms. Kim Cody (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) A Reason to Rejoice Sarah Wiley, Soprano (11:00) Find Us Faithful Chancel Choir Pote and McCann arr. Joh Mohr Scripture Acts: 8:26-40 The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Ms. Ann Marney Sermon Dr. Amy Morgan *Sending Hymn Acts: A Growing Church Witnesses to Faith Go Make of All Disciples (Those who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.) *Benediction *Postlude UMH 571 Dr. Morgan Toccata Liturgique *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. Dennis Eliot OAK GROVE NEWS June 19, 2016 This year’s summer mission emphasis will focus on partnering with our newest United Methodist Church, The Nett. Taken from the second half of the word “Gwinnett,” The Nett Church seeks to cast a wide “nett” in the Lilburn area to form a multi-ethnic, mission-centered congregation. Oak Grove has already assisted with two Sunday morning worship days, and now we want to dig deeper in our support by helping The Nett Church as they reach out to their community. Check out the opportunities below to get involved. Volunteer: Kids Summer Games Event • Goal: Provide a fun event to build relationships and share the gospel message • Monday, June 20 – Wednesday, June 22 in the Parkview High School Cafeteria • 4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Meet at Oak Grove at 4 p.m. to carpool or meet at the school) • 20 volunteers needed (Adults and youth accompanied by a parent) Make a Meal This Summer! Do you enjoy the feeling of a warm homecooked meal? Would you like to share that feeling with others? This summer, the Nurture Committee is looking for volunteers to cook meals for church members in times of illness or grief. Sign up to take a meal this summer based on your schedule. For more information, please contact Hollie Meglio (404-557-8673 or [email protected]) or sign up using this link (http://www.signupgenius.com/go/ 30e0c4da5a922a57take/). Salem Camp Meeting Tuesday, July 12 Carnival Event (in a local trailer park) • Goal: Build relationships and give children a memorable summer experience • Sunday, July 31 • 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Meet at Oak Grove at 8:30 a.m.) • 20 adult volunteers, plus their families who are welcome to join in the fun!) Register to volunteer on the Oak Grove website (www.ogumc.org). Give: Oak Grove will assist this new church by funding these two outreach events. The goal for our summer fundraising is $5000. You may give by check with “Nett” in the memo line, online (www.ogumc.org) or by text-to-give using key word “Nett”. Pray: Pray for these mission events and for the Nett Church in their mission to the community. Sonshine Camp was Awesome! Thank you to all of the Angel buddies, adult leaders, youth assistants, OGUMC church and staff, Ms. Kim Cody, and the parents of our Sonshine campers for a great week! We had an awesome week of fun, art, music, snacks, story time, game time, and recreation. Each day included special fun guests including a magician, a petting zoo, a Latin American music show, a puppet show, and a bouncy house! We give thanks that we can love and accept others with differences and abilities! – Ms. Cathy On Tuesday, July 12, Amy and Dan Morgan invite you to join them at Salem Camp Meeting. We will meet at the church at 9:30 a.m. and travel to the campground to enjoy worship and lunch at the Salem Hotel. Camp Meeting worship is a relaxed, revival style worship with plenty of singing and great preaching. The preacher for the day will be one of Glenn’s best friends, Dr. Bill Burch, who is the Senior Pastor at First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville. The only cost is $10 for a delicious, southern cooked meal served family style. To make a reservation call Sandee in the church office (404-636-7558). If you cannot make the July 12 event, we invite you to one of the other worship services. Worship is held each day, July 9 – 15, at 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. For more information contact Amy Morgan ([email protected] or 404-636-7558). Oak Grove Memorials Sunday School and Youth Fellowship I N ME MO R Y Please join us at the Clubhouse on June 19 at 9:35 a.m. for our next session of The Story. Enjoy donuts, juice, and meet our new Youth Director, Andy Webb! TO THE ANDREW ETHRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF Andrew Ethridge’s Birthday by Joe & Kathy Jossey Come out for Youth Fellowship is on Sunday, June 19. It’s Father’s Day so bring your dad for a great night of kickball (maybe dads vs. youth?) and 9-square! Meet at the Clubhouse at 6 p.m. for pizza, fun, and fellowship. Pick up at the Clubhouse at 8 p.m. TO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF Helen Bruce by Faith Sunday School Class Luciano L’Abate Summer Schedule by Ed & Rosemary Ramsey Please check the Calendar on the Youth Website (www.ogumcyouth.org) for upcoming dates. Andy Webb, Youth Director William F. Widmayer (father of Bill Widmayer) by Annie Ruth Anderson Brown Week of Service June 20-24 It's finally here! 2016 Youth Week of Service! Sign up online (www.ogumc.org) or on VolunteerSpot at https://vols.pt/yhTnAk). Space is limited!! You don't Come meet and eat with the want to miss it! Youth Staff! Bring money and meet us at the following dates and • Monday, June 20, 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Open Hand - meal delivery locations: • Tuesday, June 21 - 12:30 p.m. • Tuesday, June 21, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Mountain View Personal Care Home Taco Tuesday (Willy's clean out storage, yard work, games N. Druid Hills & Briarcliff) • Wednesday, June 22, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Wednesday, July 13 - 6 p.m. Toco Hills Community Alliance Waffle Wednesday (Clubhouse) prepare and serve lunch • Thursday, July 28 - Noon • Thursday, June 23, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Chopsticks Thursday (Panda Smart Lunch Smart Kids - prepare and deliver lunches Express - LaVista Rd.) • Friday, August 5 - Noon • Friday, June 24, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Wellspring Living - deliver donated items Fellini's Friday (LaVista Rd.) Meet & Eats Edward Kallal, Sr. (father of Ed Kallal) by Edward & Kaitlin Kallal 50 FORWARD BIKES NEEDED The Fugees Academy summer school students need bikes and helmets to ride to and from the Agnes Scott Campus. The Fugees Academy (school for refugee students in Clarkston) needs 20 working adult-sized bicycles for their students to ride five miles to and from Agnes Scott campus each day in the summer for an intensive academic program. Helmets are also needed. Please bring the bikes to the church, or if you need the bike picked up, contact Hank Woolard (678-477-2331-cell, 770-496-0158-home or [email protected]). Extra Vegetables from Your Garden for the Homeless? Fresh produce is always needed to enrich the soup served by Oak Grove’s Mobile Soup Kitchen ministry to the homeless. Our partner, Mercy Community Church makes the soup and would love to have any vegetables you’d like to donate. Please bring your extra fresh vegetables to the Oak Grove kitchen and place in the bin labeled “Mobile Soup Kitchen,” in the walk-in cooler and we’ll deliver them on Fridays. Fifty Forward, a ministry for adults 50 – 70 years old, is sponsoring a “Walk In the Park”. Come join us as we walk from Mason Mill Park to Medlock Park and back. The walk will take approximately 1 hour. Afterwards we will meet at Golden Buddha for dinner at 6:15 p.m. (Dutch Treat). Reservations for Golden Buddha are required and are limited. Dinner reservations may be made online on the Oak Grove United Methodist Church website (www.ogumc.org), or at the church office. When: Sunday afternoon, June 26, from 5:00 to 7:30. Where: We will meet at Mason Mill Park and begin the walk at 5 p.m. Parking is available near the tennis courts. We will meet at the trailhead by the tennis courts. Directions: Heading toward Decatur on Clairmont Road, turn left ½ mile past North Druid Hills Road on McConnell Road. Take McConnell Road to DeKalb Tennis Center. PLEASE PRAY FOR THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES New to Care Facilities… Rosalyn Glaze – Sunrise Senior Living: Lilburn Gene Worth – Golden Living This list reflects people moved to care facilities in the past 3 weeks. For a complete list, contact the church office. Continued Prayers... Gerald Adamson, Jeanine Andrews, Beth Benefield, Dottie Bonnell, Lisa Bowling, Betty Coleman, Nancy Crovatt, Bill Delmar, Felix Gervais, Judy Gervais, Jim Golden, Shirley Gurley, Billie Hackemeyer, Charlie Hamilton, Betty Hudson, Betty Lester, Michele Lindner, Fred Lott, Darryl Martin, Ginger McVeigh, Dick Muth, Margaret Panter, Delaine Perkins, Bob (Punchy) Powell, Garry Pryor, Wednesday Communion goes on all year! Each Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary, you are invited to a 30-minute worship service with music, a short sermon, and holy communion. During the summer months, childcare is available by reservation only. If you would like childcare for this service, please contact Tricia Fazio ([email protected]) by Monday morning before each Wednesday you plan to attend. All are welcome! Jane Ray, Nancy Rood, Kristen Sanders, Karen Smith, Rachel Still, Sam Still, Chick Sward, Dawn Thomas, Clarice Thompson, Paul Tuggle, Rob Oak Grove Office Hours 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. M–F Monday, June 20, 2016 9:00am Youth– Open Hand Meal Delivery Away 10:00am Seekers Class Bridge Parlor 7:00pm Finance Meeting Rm 217 7:30pm Adult Volley Ball Heritage Hall Gym Tuesday, June 21, 2016 9:00am Youth– Mt. View Personal Care Home Away 10:30am Smart Lunch Smart Kid Fellowship Hall 3:00pm Senior Adult Council Meeting Rm 114 4:00pm The Nett Church Sports Camp Away 6:30pm Grief Sharing Group Rm 219 Wednesday, June 22, 2016 9:00am Youth– Toco Hills Community Alliance Away 4:00pm The Nett Church Sports Camp Away 5:00pm Chapel Communion Service Parlor 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Rm 201 7:30pm Boy Scout Troop 77 Meeting Scout Hall Thursday, June 23, 2016 9:00am Youth– Smart Lunch Smart Kids Clubhouse 1:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep Kitchen 8:00pm 9.35 Band Rehearsal Fellowship Hall Friday, June 24, 2016 9:00am Youth– Wellspring Living Away 12:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery Away White, Pete Williams, Bill Wolfe 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, 2LT Thomas E. Penland, SSgt. Joshua Portwood, Col. Janet Seufert Donate Gently-Used Bookbags and School Uniforms School is over (for now!!) so gather your freshly washed, outgrown uniforms to be donated to Montclair Elementary School. The uniform items are white or light blue collared shirts and navy or khaki pants, shorts, skirts or jumpers. Please bring them to the church portico and place in the marked storage bin. As school begins in August, your donations will find a new home. Thank you for taking the time to fill this huge need. January Honduras Mission Trip Plan now to participate in the January mission trip to Honduras. Participants will do light construction and a day of VBS activities. Dates for the trip are January 21 Mark your calendars now, and watch for – 28, 2017. The cost will be approximately details for the return of Midweek on Wednes- $1600 per person. Begin now by saving the day, August 17. We'll kickoff the fall with a dates, saving for the cost, and praying about luau! There will be games and fun for all ages. your involvement with this great mission! An organizational meeting will be held in Fall Midweek Programming will begin mid-August. For more information contact Wednesday, August 24. Amy Morgan ([email protected] or 404-636-7558, ext. 210). Clothing Closet Coming to THCA We get a lot of requests for clothing at Toco Hills Community Alliance (THCA). We have a few things, but are looking to expand this part of our ministry. If you love to sort and organize and have always wanted to be a personal shopper, this is for you! We are also looking for a donation of several clothing racks to help keep us organized. Please contact MaryLouise Wilson ([email protected]), if this sounds fun. Thanks! ************************************* Record of Our Faithfulness Our Presence Church School 8:30 Service 9:35 Service 11:00 Service Total Worship this Week Our Offerings Over/Under 6/12/16 Received to date $1,090,025.94 June 12, 2016 318 86 116 353 555 Needed to date $1,107,148.48 ($17,122.54) DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTS Pledged to date: $6,339,979.59 Given to date: $4,530,338.81 OAK GROVE NEWS June 19, 2016 New Director of Youth Ministry, Andy Webb EXTRA Coming this Fall: Disciple Bible Study! If you would like to make a monetary contribution toward food supplies, please make your check payable to Oak Grove with Smart Lunch in the “for” line, give online (www.ogumc.org), or through text-to-give. How to Submit 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 information to appear in the following week’s bulletin. Send items to [email protected]. CHRI Smart Lunch, Smart Kid is a great service opportunity for individuals, families with children, and other groups. OL HO Andy Webb began as Oak Grove’s Director of Youth Ministry on June 15. Andy is a native of DeKalb County, born and raised in the Decatur/Avondale area, and has worked with youth and children for 30 years. He grew up at The First Baptist Church of Avondale Estates and graduated from Towers High School in Decatur. Andy received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Georgia State University. He has worked as Youth Director at Avondale First Baptist, St. Timothy United Methodist Church in Stone Mountain, Jonesboro First United Methodist Church, and Johns Creek United Methodist Church where he recently completed 17 years on staff. Andy brings many years of experience, a fun spirit, and a heart for youth ministry in the name of Christ to Oak Grove. We look forward to getting to know Andy and his two daughters Maizie (14, right) and Cari (12, left). Please send a note of welcome to Andy at [email protected] or to the church’s mailing address: 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA 30033. Welcome, Andy! Oak Grove recently recognized 43 graduates of Disciple Bible Study and Christian For most children, summer vacation is the best Believer--2 long-term small group studies. time of year. But for many children, summer If you are looking for an in-depth Bible also means a vacation from the meals they study and small group experience, you may receive at school. For these children, no school be one of the next graduates of Disciple! In means no lunch. At Oak Grove, we want to Disciple 1 you will study 70% of the Bible. make sure that children have the food they need. In Disciple 2, 3, and 4, you will study a For 8 days during the summer, we will meet in particular section of the Bible. Classes run Fellowship Hall at 10:30 a.m. to enjoy fellowfrom mid-August through May. For more ship, coffee, and pastries, then we will assemble information, please contact Rev. Susan 600 sack lunches. Allen Grady ([email protected], Assembly Dates: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 404-636-7558 ext. 212). You can make sandwiches (except for the last week) • June 21-22 • July 12-13 • July 19-20 to feed hungry kids • July 27-28 (Wed. and Thurs. this week only.) this summer! IAN SC To sign up to assemble lunches, choose from the dates above, add your name to the T S sign-up sheets in the Portico Commons or in Fellowship Hall starting Sunday, May 22, or sign up via the church website (www.ogumc.org). You may also sign up by calling Sandee Edmondson in the church office (404-636-7558) M-F between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Openings for Fall 2016 Oak Grove Christian School has openings for older 3 year olds, born between October 2012 and April 2013. Classes begin on August 1, 2016. Please email Nancy Brooks for more information ([email protected]). In Honor of Given by In Honor of Ted Babu Phillip & Thomas Benefield Dr. Sylvia Babu Beth Benefield for the Wonderful Fathers they Have Become Josh, Alex, Andy & Beth Burgess Billie Carroll and Laura Carroll Lynn Madge Watson, My Nephew & Father of My Children Lee Ethridge Annabel & Brooks Farrar Mary Lou Gilbert Mary Lou Gilbert Mary Lou Gilbert Larry Edwards (My Brother-in-Law) Ed Kadingo John McMillen John Burgess Gene Carroll Donald Smith Davis Glenn Ethridge Derik Farrar John W. Gilbert, Sr. John W. (Jack) Gilbert, Jr. Joshua S. Gilbert John Hancock Mike Miller Don Minor Daniel Peck Ferguson E. Rood Keller Smith Stephen Wells Summers Bill Tomlinson Charles Angus Watson John Weatherford Given by Glenn, Cathy & Lee Ethridge Amy Campbell & Sadie McMillen Hodgens Smith Kelly & Cathy Ewing JB Peck Nancy Rood, Cindy Robinson, Cathy Philips & Carolyn Little Lynette Smith Madge Watson, My Nephew & Father of My Children Mike & Cindy Miller Madge Watson, My Nephew & Father of My Children His Children In Memory of Given by In Memory of Given by Floyd P. Adams, Jr. John Barnett, Jr. Leon E. Baughman Dorsey Benefield Phil Benefield Vann Dorn Carroll Alvin B. Coyle James Thurston Davis William H. Duncan Clyde Edwards John Ethridge Don Ewing Bruce Gardner Webb Garrison Stephen Greer, Sr. Charles M. Hicks Lindsey Hopkins S. Edward Keibler Kenneth W. Lanman L. Burke Linder John Henry Lynn, Sr. Thomas McCoy, Jr. Al McCuen William C. McFee, Sr. K. Henry Miller Joseph Milton George B. Minor Spencer Overstreet Edgar Primm Richard “Dick” Ray Frederic A. Saltmarsh, Sr. Frederic A. Saltmarsh, Jr. Luther Shore Truett Siler Cornelius Clyde Smith Marvin H. Smith Robert Sowell J.C. Stone Barbara Adams and Family Barbara Barnett Susan Widmayer, My Dad Beth Benefield Beth Benefield Billie &Gene Carroll Kellie Rose Sean & Camille Costin Billie & Gene Carroll Larry Edwards, My Dad Glenn, Cathy & Lee Ethridge Kelly & Cathy Ewing Jim & Virginia Sowell Carol Bates Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Greer, Jr. Smoky & Zoe Hicks Dartha L. Saltmarsh Thomas & Isabelle McCoy Jill L. Schneider Carol Linder & Jennifer Morris Dartha L. Saltmarsh, My Father Thomas & Isabelle McCoy Lisa Armistead & John Lawson John Stone, Jr. Jim Todd Paul Wood Wilmer Ard Watson Wilmer Ard Watson, Jr. Wilmer Ard Watson, III Smoky & Zoe Hicks Mike & Cindy Miller Judy Hoh Don & Pat Minor Mike & Cindy Miller Ruth Primm His Family Dartha L. Saltmarsh, My Husband Dartha L. Saltmarsh, My Son Don and Pat Minor Lou Ann Harkleroad, My Father Madge Watson, My Grandfather Mike & Cindy Miller Jim & Virginia Sowell Margaret, Children, Grandchildren, & Great Grandchildren Your Family Kay Smith, My Father Denise Wood Madge Watson, My Grandfather Madge Watson, My Father Madge Watson, My Brother 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, Regina Haynes, Diane Young, Children’s Church: Pam Reynolds and Susan Holt 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 – Andy Webb [email protected] Dir. of Contemporary Worship – Atticus Hicks ext. 208