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June 8, 2014 DAY OF PENTECOST
I was about 16 when I first began to hear the call to
ordained ministry. Like so many natives of the
North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist
Church, that first whisper came to me at Camp
Glisson. The pastor for the week gave an invitation
at the end of the morning chapel service for anyone
feeling a call from God to come forward and pray
with him. I went; and on the way back to the pew in
the back where I had been sitting, my sister (who was
on staff at the time) caught my eye and gave me that
“Are you crazy?!?” look. After growing up in the
home of an itinerant preacher, we had promised each
other that we would NEVER do any of the following
things when we became adults: 1) become ministers,
Answeringthe Call of God
2) marry ministers, or 3) ever move ever again once
we left home. I have now broken all three of those
promises.
But it did not come easy, the call to a life of ministry.
Like Samuel, there were times when I was not sure
what voice it was that I was hearing. Like Peter,
there were times when I could not acknowledge that
I was, indeed, a follower of Christ. Like Moses, at
times the call of God was frightening to me. But it
did not stop God from calling, and, ultimately, it did
not prevent me from saying, “Yes”.
It continues to be an interesting, joy-filled, at times
frustrating, and very fulfilling life, now 20 + years
since that first whisper in my ear. I am lucky to be
continuing to live out the call and the yes here at Oak
Grove with you. I look forward to hearing more
about your call stories and the ways God is moving in
your life, using you for the sake of the gospel, and
leading you in new and uncertain directions. And if
you are wondering if now is the time to finally say
“Yes”, come have a conversation with me.
Still glad after all these years that I finally said “Yes”,
Gathering Music Whence It Comes Richard Blake
Welcome Rev. Susan Allen Grady (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.)
Summer Mission Emphasis Video
Recognition of Disciple Participants (11:00)
*Processional Hymn God of Grace and God of Glory UMH 577
*Litany for Pentecost Mr. Daniel Sowell Holy Spirit, Lord and Giver of Life: At the beginning of time you moved over the face of the waters; you breathe into every living being, the breath of life. Come, Creator Spirit, and renew the whole creation.
Holy Spirit, voice of the prophets: You en�ame men and women with a passion for your truth, and through them call your people to the ways of justice and compassion. Come, Spirit of Righteousness, and burn in our hearts.
Holy Spirit, Spirit of Jesus: By your power Jesus came to bring good news to the poor and release to those held captive. Come, Liberating Spirit, and free us from the powers of sin and death.
Holy Spirit, Advocate, Teacher: You speak to us of our Lord, and show us the depth of his love. Come, Spirit of Truth, abide in us and lead us in the way of Jesus Christ.
Holy Spirit, wind and �ame: You �lled disciples with joy and courage, empowering them to preach your word and to share your good news. Come, Spirit of Power, make us bold witnesses of your redeeming love.
Holy Spirit, Spirit of Peace: You break down barriers of language, race, and culture,and heal the divisions that separate us. Come, Reconciling Spirit, and unite us all in the love of Christ.
Holy Spirit, Lord and Giver of Life: At the close of the age all creation will be renewed to sing your praises. Come, Creator Spirit, and make us new creations in Jesus Christ. Written by John Paarlberg, pastor of First Church in Albany, New York
Morning Prayer and �e Lord’s Prayer Mr. Sowell 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.
Sacrament of Holy Baptism (8:30) Rev. Allen Grady Rev. Mary Lou GilbertLucas Eric and Asher Christopher Mason, children of Amy and Brett Mason Congregational Pledge With God’s help, we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that Lucas and Asher, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and con�rmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.
8:30 & 11:00 am ORDER OF WORSHIPJune 8, 2014 Day of Pentecost
(In preparation for worship, please silence all cell phones.)
Gathering Music Whence It Comes Richard Blake
Welcome Rev. Susan Allen Grady (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.)
Summer Mission Emphasis Video
Recognition of Disciple Participants (11:00)
*Processional Hymn God of Grace and God of Glory UMH 577
*Litany for Pentecost Mr. Daniel Sowell Holy Spirit, Lord and Giver of Life: At the beginning of time you moved over the face of the waters; you breathe into every living being, the breath of life. Come, Creator Spirit, and renew the whole creation.
Holy Spirit, voice of the prophets: You en�ame men and women with a passion for your truth, and through them call your people to the ways of justice and compassion. Come, Spirit of Righteousness, and burn in our hearts.
Holy Spirit, Spirit of Jesus: By your power Jesus came to bring good news to the poor and release to those held captive. Come, Liberating Spirit, and free us from the powers of sin and death.
Holy Spirit, Advocate, Teacher: You speak to us of our Lord, and show us the depth of his love. Come, Spirit of Truth, abide in us and lead us in the way of Jesus Christ.
Holy Spirit, wind and �ame: You �lled disciples with joy and courage, empowering them to preach your word and to share your good news. Come, Spirit of Power, make us bold witnesses of your redeeming love.
Holy Spirit, Spirit of Peace: You break down barriers of language, race, and culture,and heal the divisions that separate us. Come, Reconciling Spirit, and unite us all in the love of Christ.
Holy Spirit, Lord and Giver of Life: At the close of the age all creation will be renewed to sing your praises. Come, Creator Spirit, and make us new creations in Jesus Christ. Written by John Paarlberg, pastor of First Church in Albany, New York
Morning Prayer and �e Lord’s Prayer Mr. Sowell 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.
Sacrament of Holy Baptism (8:30) Rev. Allen Grady Rev. Mary Lou GilbertLucas Eric and Asher Christopher Mason, children of Amy and Brett Mason Congregational Pledge With God’s help, we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that Lucas and Asher, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and con�rmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.
God Claims You FWS 2249 (Lucas, Lucas) (Asher, Asher), God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you too. We this day do all agree a child of God you’ll always be. (Lucas, Lucas) (Asher, Asher), God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you too.
Our Tithes & O�erings On Eagle’s Wings Joncas/Helman Wesley Ringers
*Doxology UMH 95 Praise God, from whom all blessings �ow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Meditation on Psalm 42:2 As the Deer Nystrom/Frey Adam Frey, Euphonium (At 11:00 children are invited to come forward following the solo.)
Children’s Time (11:00) Rev. Allen Grady(Following the Children’s Time, Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Graders
may leave for Children’s Church. Pick up in room 206.)
Anthem Go Down, Moses arr. Parker/Shaw Choir with Tom Dykes, Bass
When Israel was in Egyp’ land: Let my people go; oppressed so hard they could not stand: Let my people go. (Refrain) Go down, Moses, ‘way down in Egyp’ land, tell ol’ Pharoah, Let my people go.
“�us spoke the Lord,” bold Moses said: “Let my people go! If not I’ll strike your �rstborn dead!” Let my people go. (Refrain) No more shall they in bondage toil, Let my people go. Let them come out with
Egypt’s spoil, Let my people go. Go down, Moses, way, way down. Let my people go.
Scripture Exodus 3:1-15; 4:1-9; 4:10-17 Mrs. Carol Linder Rev. Gilbert Rev. Allen Grady �e Word of God for the people of God. �anks be to God.
Sermon Moses: A Fiery Call Rev. Allen Grady
*Sending Hymn Here I Am, Lord UMH 593
*Benediction Rev. Allen Grady
*Postlude Rigaudon Gordon Young
*Congregation stand as ableUMH: United Methodist Hymnal / FWS: �e Faith We SingLarge print hymnals and bulletins and hearing assistance devices are available from an usher.
You are invited to make a gift to �e Blessing in honor or memory of a father, grandfather or father �gure. On Father’s Day, Oak Grove will publish an insert listing fathers being honored by gifts received by Noon on June 9. �e Blessing is an ongoing mis-sions o�ering that bene�ts indi-viduals and organizations in areas of education, mission and need.
Please use one form per personto be honored/memorialized.
Your name:
______________________________
Please make my contribution:❐ In Memory of:
______________________________
❐ In Honor of:
______________________________
Blessingthe
“Father! – to God himself we cannot give a holier name.” – William Wordsworth
OAK GROVE NEWSJune 8, 2014
Sunday, June 22, following 11:00 Service
August 2, 2014 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Church-Wide Service Project – Ages 5-105!! In 4 hours, our church will build the frame of a house to donate to a local Habitat for Humanity family. Register to Volunteer by visiting our website at www.ogumc.org or �lling out a registration form located in the church o�ce.
Help Build
HOPE
Reception to Honor Janet Johnson
�e 148th meeting of the North Georgia Annual Conference will be held June 10-12, 2014 in Athens, Georgia. Oak Grove’s ordained clergy and lay delegates will be in attendance including some of our lay sta� members. Please pray for the approximately 2,000 members (delegates), that God’s will for our conference may be ful�lled in the sessions of worship and business.
Annual Conference Meets �is Week
OAK GROVE
Our involvement with the local Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be the focus of the UMM June dinner meeting. Come hear how young athletes’ lives have been changed after being intro-duced to and spending time with the FCA. Menu: steak, baked potato, salad, cookies, drink. $10.
UMM Annual Steak OutMonday, June 9 – 6:15 p.m.
Reservations due by 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 9.www.ogumc.org or 404-636-7558.
Get Ready for Summer ReadingLibrary News:
School is out, and it's time for our 2014 Summer Read to Feed® program. Calling all readers for the summer. If you like to read (or like being read to), please join us! Stop by the library today to get all the details, and sign up for this year's summer reading program. �e Read to Feed® program encourages children to read, and it bene�ts Heifer International, an organization which OGUMC has supported for over fourteen years. We look forward to seeing you in the library and to another great summer of reading. So come on in and get started!
�ere will be a reception for Louis Miller Sunday, June 15, 3-5 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. We are grateful for Louis’ ministry as he leaves us after 26 years. Please join in this time of celebration for Louis Miller’s ministry.
Reception toHonor Rev. Louis MillerSunday, June 15, 3-5 p.m.
Celebrate Janet's ministry at Oak Grove with a reception in the church parlor immediately following the 11 o'clock service. Janet will also be in the parlor to receive well wishers from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. that day. Janet has touched our lives in so many wonderful ways, and we hope you can be present to help us honor her love and service in the name of Jesus Christ.
�ere will be 2 sessions of Table Talk this summer hosted by members of Oak Grove! �e �rst will be Wednesday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at the home of Jessica and Kevin Bandy on Angelique Drive. �e topic of discussion for the evening is “Looking for God’s Presence in the World” and will be led by Rev. Susan Allen Grady. Newcomers and members alike are welcome to participate. �e Bandy home is located at 1876 Angelique Drive, close to the church. To make a reservation, please contact Rev. Susan Allen Grady, [email protected].
IN HONORTO THE ACOLYTE FUND IN HONOR OF Our wonderful acolytes and coordinators, Angela McDaniel & Susan Wildman by Janet Johnson
TO THE LIBERIA SCHOOL FUND IN HONOR OF Zoe Hicks by the Disciple IV class
IN MEMORY
Oak Grove Memorials
TO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF Cheryl Cole by the family of Cheryl Cole
TO THE LIBRARY FUND IN MEMORY OF Cheryl Cole by Ed & Jeanine Andrews
With the pastors of oak grove
Wednesday, June 18, 7 p.m.
BlessingtheA gift to �e Blessing
has been made: In Memory of Cheryl Cole by Hodgson & Dawn �omas
�e safety of elderly adults must be a concern of all Christians. Too often, elderly adults are abused and neglected in their own homes, in relatives’ homes, and even in facilities responsible for their care. If you suspect that an elderly person is being abused, neglected, or preyed upon �nancially or in other ways, it’s important to speak up. Learn about the warning signs of elder abuse, what the risk factors are, and how you can prevent and report the problem. See the website for National Center on Elder Abuse: Administration on Aging (www.ncea.aoa.gov).Adult Protective Services Hotline (404-657-5250) to report abuse in private settings. Healthcare Facility Regulation (404-657-5726) to report abuse in senior care facilities.
Elder Abuse is a violation of human rights and a signi�cant cause of illness, injury, loss of productivity, isolation and despair. – World Health Organization
National Elder Abuse Awareness DaySunday, June 15, 2014
Needles and Prayers Meets June 14If you enjoy needlework and would like to ply your talent in a ministry of the church, come to room 114 on Saturday, June 14, at 10:00 a.m. to participate in Needles and Prayers. Several types of needlework are being utilized within the group to provide items of comfort, both physical and spiritual, such as prayer shawls, blankets, infant caps, etc. for the needs of others. �e session will conclude by 1:00 p.m. No food will be provided; bring a snack with you if you wish. For more information contact Julie Howell at 404-606-0145.
�e summer 10-week session of our Aerobic Exercise Class begins on Tuesday, June 10. Class features include choreographed dance exercise and �oor exercises. All are adaptable for any age or desired level of exertion. �e class meets on Tuesdays and �ursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the gym. Cost for the ten weeks meeting twice a week is $80; for an unlimited number of classes (including other locations), $85; for senior adults (age 60 and above), $80 for either choice. Registration will be held at the �rst class on June 10. For more information contact Louis Miller (404-636-7558 or [email protected]).
�rive with Aerobic Exercise
Do you have a gently-used backpack that is looking for a new life? Please bring it to the portico commons by June 9, 2014. �ank you!
Donate a Gently-Used Backpack!
Please be in Prayerfor our SummerMission Teams
Youth Mission TripJuly 5 – 12, 2014
Honduras July 5 – 12
Oak Grove’s involvement in Project Honduras is commencing once again! �e 2014 team consists of 20 people led by Gus Pounds and Rob Brawner. �e team will depart for Roatan, Honduras on Saturday, July 5, and will return on Saturday, July 12. We are seeking your support once again and welcome any blessings you can bestow on Project Honduras, whether through prayer or donation of supplies; all are needed and all are appreciated!
�e supply wish list consists of �ip-�ops, craft and school supplies, toothbrushes, tooth-paste, clothing, and small stu�ed animals. We also have a great need for lightweight suitcases that will transport all these excellent, much-needed donations (suitcases will stay in Honduras). Please leave your donations in the portico commons.
Help Support Our Honduras Mission
Due to Annual Conference we will not have the 5:00 p.m. Chapel Communion service June 11. Please join us on June 18 in the Sanctuary.Do This in Remembrance of Me
*Congregation stand as ableUMH: United Methodist Hymnal / FWS: �e Faith We SingLarge print hymnals and bulletins and hearing assistance devices are available from an usher.
For most children, summer vacation is the best time of year. But for many children, summer also means a vacation from the meals they receive at school. For these children, no school means no lunch. At Oak Grove we want to make sure that children have the food they need. For 10 days during the summer we will meet in Fellowship Hall at 11:30 a.m. to enjoy fellowship and a compli-mentary lunch, and then we will assemble 400 sack lunches. To sign up to assemble lunches, simply choose from the dates below, and sign up online at www.ogumc.org or by calling one of our volunteer coordinators: Marilyn Counts at 404-633-1760 or Betsy Edwards at 404-636-1935.
Assembly Dates: Monday, July 28,Tuesdays – June 24, July 8, July 15, July 29, August 5 Wednesdays -- June 25, July 9, July 16, August 6
If you would like to make a monetary contribution toward food supplies, please make your check to Oak Grove with Smart Lunch in the “for” line, or give online at www.ogumc.org.
In the Hospitals...Budd Terrace – Isla HunterCobblestone – Carolyn TomlinsonEmory Midtown – Karen SmithUniHealth Brookhaven – Ivan PurcellGrace Healthcare, Tucker – Virginia EisenhardtManor Care, Decatur – Burke Linder
At Home... Sara Bowles, Steve Bowles, Jimmie Jones, Ornette Lord, Bill Mann, June Row, Betty Ann �ompson
Continued Prayers... Bill Bar�eld, Beth Bene�eld, Mary Disbrow, Bob Garlow, Chuck Green, Doug Guedry, Matt Hudson, Bill Peacock, Pauline Pullen, Ray Rabeneck, Rowena Renn-Hicks, Jack Sims, Jackie Smiley, Alan Smith, Jerry Spratte, B. J. Sumner, Rob White, Nancy Woodall
Serving in Our Armed Forces... Captain George Parks Bunch, LTJG Alexander Cody, Petty O�cer Steven Jones, Captain Bryan Lee, Lt. David Lee, Karen Lee, Lt. Michael Lee, Lt. Col. Chuck Parks, Sgt. Josh Portwood, Col. Janet Seufert, Lance Cpl. Cory �ompson
Baptisms... May 25, 2014 - Allie Katherine Polak
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES Oak Grove O�ce Hours 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. M–F
Sunday, June 8, 2014
9:00am Youth to Mercy Church Away
9:45am Wesley Foundation Heritage Hall Gym
5:00pm Youth Renew Youth Building
Monday, June 9, 2014
9:00am Vacation Bible School Various
6:15pm United Methodist Men Steak Out F/H
7:00pm Sta�-Parish Relations Meeting Rm 217
7:30pm Adult Volleyball Heritage Hall Gym
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
9:00am Vacation Bible School Various
6:30pm Aerobic Exercise Class Heritage Hall Gym
6:30pm Grief Sharing Group Rm 219
7:00pm Building Committee Meeting Rm 216
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
9:00am Vacation Bible School Various
7:00pm Chancel Choir/Sanctuary Singers
Rehearsal Choir Rm-201
7:30pm BSA Troop 77 Scout Hall
�ursday, June 12, 2014
9:00am Vacation Bible School Various
6:00pm Rebuilding Support Group Rm 219
6:30pm Aerobic Exercise Class Heritage Hall Gym
8:00pm 9.35 Band Rehearsal Fellowship Hall
Friday, June 13, 2014
9:00am Vacation Bible School Various
10:00am Go Forth Class–Kids Playdate YCS Playground
Saturday, June 14, 2014
10:00am Needles and Prayers Rm 114
Oak Grove’s VisionEvery 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 �ve years.
*************************************Record of Our Faithfulness
6/1/13Our O�erings Month-to-Date Year-to-Date Operating Budget (fund 001) Actual Income $39,871.50 $905,914.40
Our Presence June 1, 2014Church School 4478:30 Service 1189:35 Service 14511:00 Service 402Total Worship this Week 678
Our Presence May 28, 2014 Chapel Communion Service 13
Oak Grove UMC's facebook site is full of important notices, event reminders and fun photos. If you use Facebook go to "Oak Grove UMC" and like the page.
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You can make sandwiches to feed hungry kids this
summer!
Come Learn About Georgia Tech
Wesley FoundationWesley Foundation is the United Methodist Church on college campuses. Oak Grove will welcome Rev. Steve Fazenbaker, Director of the Georgia Tech Wesley Foundation, on Sunday, June 8, 2014. Steve will meet with anyone interested in learning about GT Wesley Foundation in Heritage Hall (gym) from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Co�ee and dough-nuts will be served during this informal gathering.
Welcome New Members!Brittany Burch�eld
Child: Landon Amorine1225 N. Valley Brook Road
Decatur, GA 30033404-641-6497
brittanyeburch�[email protected]
John & Anita AdairChildren: Johnny, Jack & Audrey
2383 Pangborn CircleDecatur, GA 30033
Scott & Donna McAuleyChildren: Caroline, Amanda, Clara
4091 Wembley Forest WayAtlanta, GA 30340
In Memory of Cheryl Cole by Hodgson & Dawn �omas
�e safety of elderly adults must be a concern of all Christians. Too often, elderly adults are abused and neglected in their own homes, in relatives’ homes, and even in facilities responsible for their care. If you suspect that an elderly person is being abused, neglected, or preyed upon �nancially or in other ways, it’s important to speak up. Learn about the warning signs of elder abuse, what the risk factors are, and how you can prevent and report the problem. See the website for National Center on Elder Abuse: Administration on Aging (www.ncea.aoa.gov).Adult Protective Services Hotline (404-657-5250) to report abuse in private settings. Healthcare Facility Regulation (404-657-5726) to report abuse in senior care facilities.
Elder Abuse is a violation of human rights and a signi�cant cause of illness, injury, loss of productivity, isolation and despair. – World Health Organization
Today’s Worship Servants
Sound: (8:30) Billie Williams
O�ering Counters: Jay Hu�nes, John Mynatt, Mrs. Dale Smith
Ushers: John Adams, Janet Ballard, John Ballard, Kim Cody, Jerry Culwell, Clint Ginn, John Hancock, David Harte, Jim Harte, Cathy Hu�nes, Jay Hu�nes, David Jones, Tim Lott, Jim Mynatt, John Mynatt, George Nash, Jeannine Nash, Dan Riedford, Karl Schultz, Diane Stubblebine, Alex �omas, Roger Toebben, Joe WhippleAltar Guild: Linda Chambliss, Margaret Maxwell, Mary Sydney McAllister, Becky Mynatt, Cindy Mynatt, Carol WrightChildren’s Church: Amy Merrill, Jonathan Merrill
Church O�ce 404-636-7558Emergency Contact After Hours ext. 9Dr. Glenn Ethridge – Senior Pastor ext. 211Rev. Susan Allen Grady – Associate Pastor ext. 212
Rev. Louis Miller – Nurture and Service ext. 210Rev. Mary Lou Gilbert – Senior AdultsDr. Amy Morgan – Service
Director of Administration – Dale Smith ext. 225Children’s Ministry – Kim Cody ext. 218CDC (Child Development Center) 404-636-5476YCS (Young Children’s School) 404-636-7951
8:30am Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:35am Sunday School Various 9:35am Contemporary Worship Fellowship Hall11:00am Traditional Worship Sanctuary
OUR WORSHIP TIMES
OUR CHURCH INFORMATION
Music Ministry – Janet Johnson ext. 226Organist – Leanne Herrmann Youth Ministry – Robin Merrill ext. 203Contemporary Worship Leader – Atticus Hicks ext. 208
