May 27, 2018 PENTECOST OBSERVED - ogumc.orgogumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/e_5-27-18.pdf · For a moment in time, one day in a year, we pause. We do not cheer the red, white,

May 27, 2018 PENTECOST OBSERVED

Honor, respect, dignity – it’s the minimum debt we owe to those who gave their lives in service to the country. For a moment in time, one day in a year, we pause. We do not cheer the red, white, and blue, and we do not shout our favorite slogan. We paint Memorial Day in more somber tones of grief and gratitude. In our own congregation, we know the grief of loved ones left behind. We remember all who gave their lives, and we know that many were very young – teens or 20s. �ey will not know the joy of longevity we experience, and perhaps we would not know the joy of longevity were it not for their sacri�ce. Honor, respect, dignity. At Arlington National Cemetery, troops from Scouting BSA and infantry divisions of the U.S. Army have decorated 260,000 graves, then for 24 hours they patrol the grounds to make sure no �ag falls. Honor, respect, dignity. At Oak Grove Cemetery, the graves of veterans are decorated. Honor, respect, dignity. During worship Sunday morning, we will remember and o�er honor, respect, and dignity to all, especially to those who died in service in the previous 12 months. �ose names are listed to the right.

Corporal Dillon C. Baldridge

Sgt. William M. Bays

Sgt. Eric M. Houck

Army Pfc. Hansen B. Kirkpatrick

Army Staff Sgt. Aaron R. Butler

Army Sgt. Roshain Euvince Brooks

Army Spc. Allen Levi Stigler Jr.

Tech. Sgt. David Board

Spc. Christopher Michael Harris

Sgt. Jonathon Michael Hunter

Army Chief Warrant Officer Jacob M. Sims

Army Staff Sgt. Bryan C. Black

Army Staff Sgt. Jeremiah W. Johnson

Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson

Army Staff Sgt. Dustin M. Wright

Army Spc. Alexander W. Missildine

Army Cpl. Todd L. McGurn

Army Sgt. 1st Class Hughton O. Brown

Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lee M. Smith

Army Sgt. 1st Class Stephen B. Cribben

Spc. Avadon A. Chaves

Spc. Javion S. Sullivan

Army Sgt. 1st Class Mihail Golin

Sgt. Christina M. Schoenecker

Master Sgt. Jonathan J Dunbar

Staff Sgt. Dashan Briggs

Staff Sgt. Carl Enis

Capt. Andreas O’Keeffe

Master Sgt. William Posch

Master Sgt. Christopher Raguso

Capt. Mark Weber

Capt. Christopher Zanetis

Sgt. 1st Class Maitland D. Wilson

Memorial Day

8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIPMay 27, 2018 Pentecost Observed

Gathering Music Meditation on Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song Peter Cutts Mr. Fred Childers, Guest Organist

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

*Hymn of Praise God of the Ages UMH 698 *Memorial Day Litany Dr. Amy Morgan A Litany from �e United Methodist Book of Worship Almighty God, before whom stand the living and the dead, we your children, whose mortal life is but a hand’s breadth, give thanks to you: For all those through whom you have blessed our pilgrimage, whose lives have empowered us, whose in�uence is a healing grace, We lift up thankful hearts. For the dear friends and family members whose faces we see no more, but whose love is with us forever, We lift up thankful hearts. For the teachers and companions of our childhood and youth, and for the members of our household of faith who worship you now in heaven, We lift up thankful hearts. For those who sacri�ced themselves, our brothers and sisters who have given their lives for the sake of others, We lift up thankful hearts. �at we may hold them all in continual remembrance, and ever think of them as with you in that city whose gates are not shut by day and where there is no night, We lift up thankful hearts. �at we may now be dedicated to working for a world where labor is rewarded, fear dispelled, and the nations made one, O Lord, save your people and bless your heritage. Day by day we magnify you, and worship your name, for ever and ever. Amen. (John Hunter, Scotland, 20th Cent., Alt.)

Memorial Day Observance

Hymn of Prayer Eternal Father, Strong to Save TFWS 2191 Act of Remembrance

Instrumental Solo �e Water Is Wide arr. Brant Adams Mr. Rick Gilmore, Clarinet

Our Tithes & O�erings

(8:30) Adagio in A Major Handel

(11:00) I Will Greatly Rejoice in the Lord Allen Pote Ms. Terese Sanders, Soprano and Ms. Hannah Turner, Soprano

*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 O Spirit of the Living God UMH 539 (At the 11:00 a.m. service, children in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade are invited to leave

for Children’s Church during the Hymn of Preparation. Pick up is in room 227.) Duet (8:30) I Will Greatly Rejoice in the Lord Allen Pote Ms. Terese Sanders, Soprano and Ms. Hannah Turner, Soprano

Anthem (11:00) Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy arr. Keith Christopher Chancel Choir Mr. Luke Lindsay, Conductor

Come, ye sinners, poor and needy, weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ready stands to save you, full of pity love and power. I will arise and go to Jesus; He will embrace me in His arms; in the arms of my dear Savior, Oh, there are ten thousand charms. Come, ye thirsty, come and welcome, God’s free bounty glorify; true belief and true repentance, every grace that brings you nigh.

Come, ye weary, heavy laden, lost and ruined by the fall; if you tarry ‘till you’re better, you will never come at all. I will arise and go to Jesus; He will embrace me in His arms; in the arms of my dear Savior, oh, there are ten thousand charms.

Scripture Acts 2:1-21 Ms. Tara Henning �e Word of God for the people of God.

�anks be to God.

Sermon �e Cost of Character: Dr. Ethridge Peter

*Sending Hymn Open My Eyes, �at I May See UMH 454 (�ose who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.)

*Benediction Dr. Ethridge

*Postlude God Is Working His Purpose Out Martin Shaw











*Congregation stand as able. UMH: United Methodist Hymnal / TFWS: �e Faith We SingLarge print hymnals and bulletins 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.

You can make sandwiches to feedhungry kids this summer!

Assembly Dates Tuesdays and Wednesdays June 19-20 • June 26-27 • July 10-11 • July 17-18 • July 24-25

Nearly 1 million kids in Georgia lose access to lunch when school ends for the summer. As part of Smart Lunch, Smart Kid, we want to make sure that children in our community have the food they need. For 10 days during the summer we will meet in Fellowship Hall at 10:30 a.m.

to enjoy fellowship, refreshments, and a devotional. We will then make sandwiches and assemble 600 sack lunches. To sign up to make sandwiches and assemble lunches, simply choose from the dates above, add your name to the sign-up sheets in the Portico, 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). Smart Lunch, Smart Kid is a great intergenerational service opportunity for individuals, families with children, and other groups. If you would like to make a monetary contribution toward food supplies, make your check to Oak Grove with Smart Lunch in the “for/memo” line, give online at www.ogumc.org, or through text-to-give.

Sunday, May 27, 2018 9:30am Coffee Fellowship Grand Hall

Monday, May 28, 2018

Tuesday, May 29, 2018 6:30pm Grief Recovery Group Rm 238 7:30pm Boy Scout Troop 77 Meeting Scout Hall

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 9:30am WOW (Weekly Oxygen for Women) Rm 238 5:00pm Midweek Communion Service Grand Hall 7:00pm Young Adult Bible Study (YABS) Rm T01 8:00pm 9.35 Band Rehearsal Fellowship Hall

Thursday, May 31, 2018 1:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep Kitchen 5:30pm Youth Choir Homecoming Meal Fellowship Hall 6:30pm Youth Choir Homecoming Concert Sanctuary

Friday, June 1, 201812:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery Away

Saturday, June 2, 2018 9:00am Caring for Clarkston (C4C) Away

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Thursday, May 31, our excellent Youth Choir will be returning from tour. This year’s tour will take us to Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Lexington, KY and home to Decatur. Reservations for dinner can be made by calling the church office (404-636-7558) by Friday, May 25, at 12 noon. Invite family and friends to fill the sanctuary. Show your support to our youth by attending dinner and the concert.

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Homecoming Supper& Concert5:30 p.m. Supper in Fellowship Hall6:30 p.m. Concert in the SanctuaryThursday, May 1

FoodPackingEvent

Help us reach our goal of packing over 100,000 meals! (Registration begins in July.)

HintonMission Trip Mark your calendar now and plan to join us for a weekend of light construction and painting to assist people living in the area around Hayesville, North Carolina. This trip is open to adults, as well as youth ages 12 to 18 who attend with a parent. The cost of the trip will be $175 per person.

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October 5 – 8, 2018Church Office Closed inObservance of Memorial Day

Oak Grove MemorialsIN HONOR

IN MEMORYTO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF Andrew Ethridge by Juanita Frizzelle George Jeffares by George Wilkerson John & Mary Ann Hooper Dixie Tempel 4th floor residents of Clairmont Place Dick Muth by Betty Phillips Frank Robertson by Juanita Frizzelle

TO THE HONDURAS MISSION TRIP IN MEMORY OF George Jeffares by United Methodist Men

TO THE YOUTH MUSIC MISSION FUND IN MEMORY OF Byron Matthews by United Methodist Men

TO THE WESLEY WOODS MOTHERS DAY OFFERING IN MEMORY OF Peggy McGill by Dana & Sally Everhart Kathleen McDurman by Wildman family Joyce Wildman by Wildman family Carolyn Hester by Chip Hester Becky Patterson by Dixie Tempel

TO THE DRAMA MINISTRY IN HONOR OF Lee Knippenberg by John Miller

TO SMART LUNCH, SMART KID IN HONOR OF Leeman Bennett by United Methodist Men

TO THE WESLEY WOODS MOTHERS DAY OFFERING IN HONOR OF Jean Blanchard by Michael Miller

Sunday, May 27, 2018 in Youth Hall Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Cub Scouts is a great way to spend time with your child and help build his or her confidence through teamwork and the experiences of camping, hiking, building projects, community service, and so much more! Oak Grove’s Pack 577 is a large, active, and inclusive pack with exceptional annual programming includ-ing two family camp outs and an overnight "big trip" to destinations such as the USS Yorktown in Charleston and Space Camp in Huntsville. For more information, email our Cubmaster, Ben Bryant ([email protected]). Please note that beginning with the 2018-2019 Scouting year, Cub Scouts is open to girls and to kindergartners!

Summertime Funtime!

VBS DecoratingJune 3 – 12 p.m. Sunday Fundays5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Youth HallJune 10, July 8, July 22, July 29 Service Project Days9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Meet in Youth HallMonday & Tuesday, June 18 & 19 –We will serve at OGUMC and in our community. Adventure TripsRegister on the Youth Website July 15 – Tubing in Helen, GAJuly 27 – Braves Game

Night of Worship5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Youth HallSunday, June 24 Youth Lunch Out (YLO)Meet Thursdays at NoonJune 21 – Moe's (Northlake)June 28 – Chick-Fil-A (Northlake)July 12 – La Parilla (Toco Hill)July 26 – Fellini's Open Gym 2 – 5 p.m.June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1 Parent Pot Luck/Family PicnicSunday, August 5 Noon – Grand Hall/Lawn

There are lots of fun things happening in Youth Ministries this summer! Mark your calendars and join us!

Applications for the 2018 Oak Grove Memorial Scholarship are currently being accepted in the church office. Oak Grove UMC should receive the application, transcripts, and letters of recommendation by Friday, June 8, 2018. Application forms are available online (www.ogumc.org), or you may request that they be sent to you via email. Please contact Dale Smith ([email protected]).

Oak Grove 2018 Memorial Scholarship Awards

For the 38th year, the RUMC Sanctuary choir and the 52-member Atlanta Wind Symphony will join forces to raise this inspiring musical tribute to our great nation, honoring her heritage of freedom, and the men and women who serve in the Armed Forces. Everyone is invited, although we do not recommend the concert for very young children.Tickets will be available in the church office beginning Monday, June 11. An Oak Grove bus will take passengers to the event for $3.00 per person. We depart from the church at 1:30 p.m., or you may wish to carpool with friends. Please remember to complete your medical form in advance of the event and indicate your mode of transportation. Buses will return to Oak Grove at approximately 5:30 p.m. Tickets are limited, so don’t delay in registering.

Oak Grove Senior Adult Ministry invites you to enjoy a

Patriotic Celebration Concert

Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 3 p.m.at the Roswell United Methodist Church

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5/28/18Our Offerings Received to date Needed to date $1,026,089.34 $1,038,956.98Over/Under ($12,867.64)

DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTSPhase 2 Given to date: $1,882,867.76

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.

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Our Presence May 13, 2018Church School 415 8:30 Service 88 9:35 Service 13211:00 Service 518 5:30pm Youth Fellowship 95Total Worship this Week 853

Our Presence May 9, 2018Midweek Communion 20

Families Currently Fostering…The Hardy FamilyThe Wagner Family

Continued Prayers... Annie Ruth Anderson, Gib Armstrong, Flo Baker, Bill Barnette, Jesse Barrow, Pete Casabonne, Patty Chmiel, Keren Clay, Liz Darden, Charlotte Day, Saundra Disney, Jim Golden, Charlie Hamilton, Marsha Hibbard, Lenda Holloway, Louise Hurst, Judy Kilgo, Suzanne Lomas, Cammie McCarvey, Buddy McCloud, Peter McKinnon, Cindy Mynatt, Jim Mynatt, Sandra Nordberg, Shirley Overstreet, Sadie Rambler, Jane Ray, Dan Riedford, George Riley, Mary Dell Robert, Ray Roper, June Row, Neil Sampson, Marilyn Self, Ann Shirk, Karen Smith, Chick Sward, Harriet Tuggle, Paul Tuggle, Al Walker, Jane Webster, Rob White, Gene Worth

Homebound... For a complete listing of homebound members, please contact the church office.

Serving in Our Armed Forces... AE Hugh McCulloh Hope (Mac), Petty Officer Steven Jones, 1LT Thomas E. Penland, SSgt. Joshua Portwood, Cdr. Andrew Pruiett, Col. Janet Seufert

Sympathy...Oak Grove extends its deepest sympathy to family and friends of Ted Harris.

Midweek has ended for the spring, but Midweek Communion goes on all year! During the summer months, childcare is available by reservation only. If you would like childcare for this service, contact Tricia Fazio ([email protected]) by Monday morning before each Wednesday you plan to attend. All are welcome!

As the school year comes to a close, you may have uniforms or backpacks that your kids have outgrown. Oak Grove Services Ministries Team will be collecting new and gently used backpacks and school uniforms to be donated to Montclair Elementary for the next school year. Please bring your clean, gently used uniforms and backpacks to the church and place them in the bins located in the Portico from Sunday, June 3 through June 17.

WANTED:Used Uniforms and Backpacks

Summer Midweek Communion

Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Grand Hall

You are invited to a 30-minute worship service with music, a short sermon,

and holy communion.

Sunday Mornings, May 27 – August 5, 9:35 – 10:45 a.m. in the Gym. For all kids who have completed Kindergarten – 5th grade. Children will be split into multi-aged groups to compete in Bible knowledge, physical, and group competition. The goal is to increase knowledge of Bible facts, the ability to look up scripture, and to have fun with games, relays, and other friendly competition. Friends are always welcome! Children should wear play clothes and closed-toe shoes. Oak Grove adults and youth, we need your help with Bible Olympics! Will you assist one or two Sundays this summer? NO ADVANCED PLANNING REQUIRED! Time Commitment: 9:10 to 10:50 a.m. Sunday morning. You’ll have fun and learn Bible facts too! Contact Johnna in the Children’s Ministry Office to volunteer: ([email protected]).

Oak Grove UMC Children’s Ministry

Oak Grove will publish the names of college graduates on June 10. Please submit name, college, and degree to [email protected] BY THURSDAY, MAY 31. We publish only the submitted names so please let us know of college or advanced degree graduates.

Enjoy the feeling of a warm home cooked 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. This is a great way to show a tangible expression of care and concern for a fellow church member. Sign up to take a meal this summer based on your schedule. For more information, contact Hollie Meglio (404-557-8673 or [email protected]).

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Today’s Worship Servants

Sound: (8:30) Billie Williams (11:00) Taylor Pendley

Ushers: Scott Bazemore, Tom Branch, Harold Chambliss, Ed Flowers, Jeff Jeffares, Bryan Kemp, J. C. McBee, Ed McCarvey, Connie Mebane, Jay Merchant, David Morgan, David Pearce, Ruth Primm, Avery Severt, Bill Spinks, Mike Ulven, Bob Varnadoe, Brian Wagner, Bob Walton, John Weatherford, Hank Williams

Altar Guild: Nancy Landers, Diane Young

Children’s Church: Allison White and Kate Jay

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)

8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:35 a.m. Sunday School Various 9:35 a.m. Contemporary Worship Fellowship Hall11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary

Our Worship Times

Dr. Glenn Ethridge – Senior Pastor ext. 211Dr. Amy Morgan – Pastor of Nurture and Service ext. 210Dr. Joseph McBrayer – Pastor of Invitation and Discipleship ext. 212Rev. Mary Lou Gilbert – Pastor to Senior AdultsDr. Dana Everhart – Theologian in Residence

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 1722 O

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Dale Smith – Executive Director ext. 225Pam Reynolds – Director of Finance ext. 224Kim Cody – Children’s Ministry ext. 218Bryan Bontrager – Youth Ministry ext. 202Ed Scruggs – Music Ministry ext. 212Leanne Herrmann – OrganistAtticus Hicks – Dir. of Contemporary Worship ext. 208

Documents

May 27, 2018 PENTECOST OBSERVED - ogumc.orgogumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/e_5-27-18.pdf · For a moment in time, one day in a year, we pause. We do not cheer the red, white,