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March 8, 2020 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

Oak Grove is pleased to announce that John Cowden has been hired as Oak Grove’s new Director of Traditional Music and will join our staff in July.

John earned his master’s degree in Sacred Music at Emory University and served at Embry Hills UMC before beginning more than 12 years of service at Decatur First UMC. He comes with his wife of 20 years, Lisa, two children, Wesley and Lucy, and a miniature schnauzer, Kayley, who is pretty sure she is his third child.

He is excited to get to know everyone at Oak Grove and looks forward to great things ahead.

We look forward to his ministry at Oak Grove.

Welcome to Oak Grove’sNew Director of Traditional Music

Earlier this year, Ed Scruggs, Oak Grove's Director of Traditional Music, announced that he will retire in May. We will celebrate Ed’s ministry with a reception and wonderful, music-filled worship in one service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 3. Ed’s last official Sunday will be May 17. We are grateful for Ed’s

service to Oak Grove and hope you will join us in celebrating his ministry.

Sincerely,

Courtnay Bazemore Chair of Staff Parish Relations Committee

John Cowden

8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIPMarch 8, 2020 Second Sunday in Lent

Gathering Music Lord, My Soul Doth �irst for �ee J. S. Bach

Welcome and Announcements Dr. Amy Morgan (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.)

Call to Worship Sing Praise to God With One Accord Joseph Haydn

*Hymn of Praise Hail to the Lord’s Anointed UMH 203

*A�rmation of Faith A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada (8:30) Dr. Joseph McBrayer (11:00) Dr. Morgan 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 �esh, 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, cruci�ed and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. �anks be to God.

*Gloria Patri UMH 71 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Psalter Lesson Psalm 121 Mr. James Trotti �e Word of God for the people of God. �anks be to God.

Solo I’ll Tell the World �at I’m a Christian Baynard Fox Mr. Darryl Franklin, Baritone

A Morning Prayer and �e Lord’s Prayer Dr. Morgan Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Our Tithes & O�erings Psalm O�ertory: De Profundis Fenton Groden

*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.

*Hymn of Preparation Jesus, Lover of My Soul UMH 479(At the 11:00 a.m. service, children in Pre-K and Kindergarten are invited to leave for

Children’s Church during the Hymn of Preparation. Pick up is in room 227.)

Anthem (11:00) Just As I Am K. Lee Scott Chancel Choir

Scripture Lesson Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitts �e Word of God for the people of God. �anks be to God.

Sermon Learning to Be Human: Dr. LaRocca-Pitts What Saves Us?

Response Dr. Morgan

*Sending Hymn My Hope Is Built UMH 368 (�ose who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.)

*Benediction Dr. LaRocca-Pitts

*Postlude Postlude in C Minor Fenton Groden

*Congregation stand as able. UMH: United Methodist Hymnal / TFWS: �e Faith We SingLarge print hymnals and hearing assistance devices are available from an usher.Children’s worship bags are available in the Narthex and Parlor side door. Nursery care is available in room 123.












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This Week’s Activities

Sunday, March 8, 2020 8:15am Nursery Opens Rm 123 8:30am Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:00am Breakfast Fellowship Grand Hall 9:30am Sunday School Various 9:30am Lenten Sunday School Series Sanctuary10:30am Youth and Children’s Sunday School Ends10:45am Modern Worship Fellowship Hall11:00am Traditional Worship Sanctuary 1:00pm Golf Tournament for Music Mission Smoke Rise 3:00pm UMW Women’s Retreat Fellowship Hall 5:30pm Youth Fellowship Youth Hall

Monday, March 9, 2020 6:15pm UMM Meeting, Murphy-Harpst Fellowship Hall 7:30pm Adult Volleyball Heritage Hall Gym

Tuesday, March 10, 2020 2:00pm Senior Adult Council Rm 102 6:30pm Grief Sharing Group Rm 238 7:00pm Christian History Rm 203 7:30pm Scouting Troops 77 and 177 Scout Hall

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 9:30am Disciple 3: Remember Who You Are Rm 203 9:30am Faith Class Bridge Rm 101 5:00pm Midweek Communion Service Grand Hall 5:00pm Midweek Youth Activities Youth Hall 5:00pm Acorn Ringers, Children’s Bell Choir Rm 222 5:30pm Midweek Meal Fellowship Hall 6:15pm Midweek Program – Lenten Study Rm 104 6:15pm Blessing Bags Youth Lobby 6:15pm Children’s Choirs Various 6:15pm Youth Midweek Activities Youth Hall 6:15pm Midweek Book Club Rm 102 6:15pm Go Forth Women's Devotional Group Rm 239 6:30pm Christian Believer Rm 203 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Rm 218 7:30pm Young Adult Trivia Napoleon’s 8:00pm Modern Band Rehearsal Fellowship Hall

Thursday, March 12, 2020 1:00pm Mobile Soup Preparation Kitchen 2:00pm UMW: Fidelis Circle Meeting Rm 102 6:30pm VBS Coordinator Dinner Meeting Grand Hall 7:00pm Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Rm 203 7:00pm WOW – Women’s Bible Study Rm 101

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The Christian Fellowship Sunday School Class invites you to a Lenten Study led by Bishop Larry Goodpaster, March 8 through March 29. The class will meet in the Sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome.

Lenten Sunday School SeriesEncounters with Jesus in John's Gospel

Led by Bishop Larry Goodpaster

Women of all ages are encouraged to participate in our UMW mini-retreat Sunday, March 8, from 3-5:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Our speakers will be two marvelous and strong women, Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitts and Lou Brown Jewell. Lou is a major leader in many charities throughout Atlanta and is a member of our church. You will definitely want to hear Lou and Dr. Beth lead us at the retreat. In addition, our music will be provided by Lynne and Ralph Crabtree. Lynne is an accomplished vocalist and Ralph will accompany her. This will be a wonderful afternoon of fellowship and fun together. The mini-retreat is a "don't miss" opportunity for us. The cost is $10.00, and the cost is waived for high school and college students. Register by calling the church (404-636-7558), signing up at the Portico Welcome Desk, or going online (ogumc.org). Nursery is provided by registration.

One of the ways that many people observe the season of Lent is by taking on a Lenten discipline. Often this discipline is giving up something we enjoy. This Lent we invite you to consider giving up something that costs money and donating that money to missions through our Lenten Offering. Even small amounts can really add up. For example, if you give up buying a $5.00 latte on the way to work each day you could accumulate $150 for missions. Our Lenten Offering funds mission ministries that meet the real needs of people.

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 (ogumc.org). Thank you for your generosity.

SHARE HOPE2020 LENTEN OFFERING

Giving Up Something for Lent? We love Oak Grove and want to support the ministries of the church with our financial gifts, and often we find ourselves in worship without cash or a check. Oak Grove has a new Giving Kiosk that simplifies investing in the work of God through our church. The Giving Kiosk will be located each Sunday at the welcome desk in the Portico. You can easily swipe a credit or debit card. This is the same system we use for Wednesday Midweek dinners and is simple to use. Whether you give at the kiosk, by using bill pay, the ShelbyNext app, or putting a check or cash in the offering plate, know that your gifts make a real difference in the lives of people and spread the good news of Christ in our community and beyond!

Dear Church Family, we thank you for all of your prayers, love, and support for us during our daughter-in-law, Teilynn's illness. Thank you for the many expressions of love to Dallas' family during this time. We love and appreciate all of you. – Louis and Dale Miller

Generosity Made Easy












Grades 6 through 12

SUNDAY SCHOOLSundays: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Youth HallYOUTH CHOIR Sundays: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Choir Room - 218YOUTH FELLOWSHIPSundays: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Youth HallHIGH SCHOOL D-GROUPS Various Times Various Locations

STAY ConnectedOak Grove MemorialsTO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF Elaine Noe by Hope Sunday School Class

TO THE MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF Sandy Hedge by Linda Hughes & Nancy Krecklow

The OG Youth will be going to Breakout Escape Room on Sunday, March 13! The cost of the event is $20 and covers a pizza dinner at the church, Escape Room, and transporta-tion. We will meet in Youth Hall at 7:15 for dinner, then board church buses to go to the Escape Room. Invite a friend and come join us for a great High School Night Out! Register online (ogumc.org/youth).

High School Night Out: Come Escape with us!–– Friday, March 13 ––

Every Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m., a group gathers in Fellow-ship Hall to make sandwiches and pack lunch items. On Fridays from 12 – 2:30 p.m., another group of volunteers takes the food that was prepared on Thursday and shares the food as they build relationships with people on the Ponce de Leon corridor. For more information or to volunteer, contact Amy Morgan ([email protected]).

Share Friendship and FoodOur Mobile Soup Kitchen Ministry shares friendship and food with people in Atlanta who are experiencing homelessness. There are two opportunities each week to serve and everyone is invited to do either or both.

Thursdays at 1 p.m. Fridays at Noon

Oak Grove United Methodist Women are collecting items for the 2020 UMW Mission Tea. We need delicate china: salad or dessert plates, tea pots, cups, and saucers.You can help us collect needed items by:(1) Looking in thrift and antique shops/estate sales/yard sales at reasonable prices to gift to our collection for future teas.(2) Donating china.(3) Lending china which will be carefully cleaned and returned to you. Please mark items clearly and understand that accidents can happen.We need the items by April 12, 2020. The items can be picked up or you may bring them to OGUMC carefully packed and marked UMW.Thank you for your assistance as the tea provides funds for mission works.

Collecting Fine China for May 9 UMW Mission TeaGO

LOVEOTHERS

GLO MISSION WEEKEND for kids!Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, March 22 from 12 noon – 4 p.m.Who: 3rd – 5th graders

What: Let’s Serve and Go Love Others!Serving: We’ll hear from Oak Grove members and the ministries they are passionate about. We’ll complete projects at Oak Grove – making crafts kits for C4C families, and trail mix for Mobile Soup Ministry, and Easter cards and origami for our homebound members. We’ll go to Mountain View Personal Care Home in Decatur to play Bingo and Trivia with residents, and to Toco Hills Community Alliance foodbank to sort and stock food from our recent food drive.

Playing: After serving others, we’ll go play at Nitro Zone (Saturday afternoon), Lunar Golf (Sunday afternoon).

Cost: Both days – $35; Saturday only – $25; Sunday only – $15Register: online at ogumc.org

This mission team will work with local residents to do light construction and to share VBS in the afternoon with children. Students, ages 15 and older, are invited to attend with a parent. For more information,

Mainland HondurasMission TripJuly 11-17, 2020

contact Amy Morgan ([email protected]).

Informational MeetingLearn more at an informational Meeting, March 29, 2020 at 12:15 p.m. in room 102.












5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Dinner Reservations and cancellations must be made by noon Monday before the meal (404-636-7558 or www.ogumc.org, click “reservations”). Standing reservations (through April 2020) are encouraged.

Menu for March 11, 2020Broasted Chicken Breast, White Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Rolls, Salad Bar, Strawberry Cake

Nursery in Room 134 from 5-7 p.m.

Our Presence February 26, 20196:30 Ash Wednesday Service 268

3/8/2020Our Offerings Received to date Needed to date $487,947.42 $439,834.53Over/Under $48,112.89

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Amount:_________________________ ❏ Reservation is for March 11 ❏ Standing ReservationPlace a number in the space(s) below of the type of meal you wish to reserve:

Adult Meal ($9)______Youth Meal, ($8) ages 12-18 ______Child Meal, ages 3-11 ($7)______Children under 3 (free) How many?______Nursery, How many children?______

Family bundle rate: Two adults and two or more children 11 years of age and under ($25) – OR – One adult and two or more children 11 years of age or under ($18).

MIDWEEK RESERVATION

Our Presence March 1, 2020Church School 369Children's Church 26 8:30 Service 12910:45 Service 25411:00 Service 400 5:30 Youth Fellowship 69Worship this Week 1120

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Chris and Ashlee Bennettand children, Dean, Luke, and Lucy

Robbie and Annie Reeseand son, Robert

In the Hospital…Kay Childs – Emory HospitalTad Day – Emory HospitalDick Maise – Emory HospitalNew Concerns…Kim FloresNeil SampsonNew to Care Facility…Eugenia Pierson – Budd TerraceFamilies Currently Fostering…Hardy FamilyContinued Prayers...Annie Ruth Anderson, Gib Armstrong, Ken Butts, Lisa Callaway, Kay Childs, Patty Chmiel, Keren Clay, Betty Coleman, Jean Cox, Nancy Crovatt, Marijo Culwell, Charlie Darden, Liz Darden, Tad Day, Nancy Dickey, Glenn Ethridge, Martin Feild, Olivia Frey, Jim Harte, Betty Holley, Bonnie Hoyt, Jeanette James, Wayne Lester, Mike Long, Nan McMahan, Mary Ann McMichael, Michael Meschi, Cindy Mynatt, Barbara Naish, Jeannine Nash, Elizabeth Pentecost, Jane Ray, Gladys Rhodes, June Row, Linda Lee Saye, Debbie Seligman, Ed Seufert, Ann Shirk, Kirby Smith, Hodgson Thomas, Al Walker, Jennings Watkins, Clayton Webster, Jane Webster, Bill Whatley, Rob White, George Wilkerson, Bruce Wilkinson, Bill Wolfe, Denise Wood, Gene WorthServing in Our Armed Forces...Cadet Alex Burgess, Chief Petty Officer Steven Jones, Major Rick Larango, 1LT Thomas E. Penland, Cdr. Andrew Pruiett, Pvt. Charlie UlvenRecent Baptisms...We celebrate the baptism of Chris Bennett on March 1, 2020. He has been initiated into Christ's holy church and the Oak Grove family!Sympathy...Oak Grove extends its deepest sympathy to Dale and Louis Miller on the death of their daughter-in-law, Teilynn Ivey.

Living Out God’s Truth is a 6-week conversa-tion guide for small groups based on the teachings of The Rev. Dr. Gary Mason at the 2019 North Georgia Annual Conference last June. These weekly discussion-based sessions are intended to challenge us to dig deeper both personally and collectively about what it means to be a Christian today. Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Joseph McBrayer.

Midweek Communion5 to 5:30 p.m. Grand Hall

ScheduleMarch 8 | Peachtree Road UMC | 2 p.m.March 22 | Madison First UMC | 3 p.m.March 29 | Fayetteville First UMC | 3:30 p.m.April 19 | Trinity at the Well UMC | 3:30 p.m.April 26 | Gainesville First UMC | 3 p.m.

Bishop Sue Haupert-JohnsonClergy and laity are invited to attend a town hall meeting with Bishop Sue on the future of The United Methodist Church here in North Georgia and beyond.

Meetings with Town Hall

LENTEN STUDY

6:15 pmROOM 104

Wednesdays,Through April 22

PART 2

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 8:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.

LunchBunchF O R S E N I O R A D U L T S

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral

Holy Week Tour of

Holy Week is celebrated by Christians throughout the world, and it is our privilege to be welcomed to the Greek Cathedral for a time of visual inspiration.Built in the Byzantine architectural style, the church is known for extravagant decoration. Inside, glittering mosaics and stained glass windows adorn the giant dome.Mr. Elias will be our tour guide. Contributions to the cathedral will be appreciated but not required.Enjoy lunch at Athen’s Pizza. Participants order from the menu and pay on their own.

Reservations are required by Friday, April 3, online (ogumc.org), by phone (404-636-7558), or on a clipboard at the church.

Transportation will be by church bus leaving the back parking lot promptly at 8:45 a.m.

Submitting Articlesto 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 article to appear in the following week’s bulletin.

Send items to [email protected]. Articles will run TWO times and may be edited for

space. Indicate the two editions you prefer when the article is submitted.

Thank you!

Check the Oak Grove website for up-to-the-minute news on all events: www.ogumc.org

Make Sure You Stay in Constant ContactInformation on our ministries, news, and upcoming events is shared through our ConstantContact weekly congregational email. If your email address changes during the year, please contact Diane O'Steen, Membership/Database Admin., ([email protected] or 404-636-7558 ext.221)

Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitts – Senior Pastor ext. 211Dr. Amy Morgan – Pastor of Service and Nurture ext. 210 Dr. Joseph McBrayer – Pastor of Invitation and Discipleship ext. 212Rev. Mary Lou Gilbert – Pastor to Senior AdultsBishop Larry M. Goodpaster – Bishop in ResidenceDr. Glenn Ethridge – Pastor Emeritus

Church Office 404-636-7558Office Hours 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. M–FEmergency Contact After Hours ext. 9Address 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA 30033Website www.ogumc.org

Our Church Information

Our SchoolsOak Grove Christian School 404-636-5476YCS (Young Children’s School) 404-636-7951

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8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Various10:30 a.m. Sunday School Ends10:45 a.m. Modern Worship Fellowship Hall11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary

Our Worship Times

Today’s Worship Servants for Traditional

Sound: Stan Taylor

Usher Captain for March: Jack Ginn

Ushers: David Bell, Bill Berg, Beth Burgess, John Burgess, Barry Cox, Lyn Deitrich, Steve Deitrich, Judd Davis, Chris Gibson, Missy Gibson, Jack Ginn, Ed Hong, Sonny McCoy, John McMillen, Hugh Means, Jonathan Merrill, Bob Pratt, Bill Rembert, Wray Russell, Michael Smith, Clayton Webster, Gary Young

Altar Guild: Sally Houghton, Meredith Lee, Brenda Toebben, Diane Young

Children’s Church: Pam Reynolds and Stephanie Mitchell

Today’s Worship Servants for Modern

Sound/AV: Taylor Pendley, Billie Williams

Usher Captain: Greg Casarella

Altar Guild: Cathy Gasperini, Jennifer Heitzner, Barbara Moore, Billie Williams

Children’s Church: Pam Reynolds and Stephanie Mitchell

Dale Smith – Executive Director ext. 225Rachel Fullerton – Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor ext. 220Pam Reynolds – Director of Finance ext. 224Atticus Hicks – Director of Modern Worship ext. 208Kim Cody – Director of Children’s Ministry ext. 218Bryan Bontrager – Director of Youth Ministry ext. 202Edgar Scruggs – Director of Music Ministry ext. 226Leanne Herrmann – Organist

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March 8, 2020 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT Welcome to Oak …Mar 08, 2020 · Welcome and Announcements Dr. Amy Morgan (Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.) Call