april 9, 2017 palm sunday 8:30 and 11 a.m. order of...

April 9, 2017 PALM SUNDAY

8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP

April 9, 2017 Palm Sunday

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

Prelude Concerto No. 5 for Harpsichord, Strings and Continuo in F minor J. S. Bach BWV 1056, Movement 3, Presto Chamber String Orchestra and Ms. Leanne Herrmann, Harpsichord Introit Sanctus: Antiphon for Palm Sunday Franz Schubert Chancel Choir *Processional Hymn All Glory, Laud, and Honor UMH 280

*Narrative Mr. Bob Unger

*Silent Prayer

*Prayer Mr. Bob Unger God we are yours. Silent now, but �lled with awareness of all our possibilities. Still now, yet full of energy for your reign in our lives as Messiah. You are our God and we are your people. With you, O Christ, standing in our midst, let us pray as you taught us.

*�e Lord’s Prayer 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. Anthem (11:00) Palm Sunday Hosanna Jennette �relfall Celebration, Music Makers, and Chancel Choir

8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIP

April 9, 2017 Palm Sunday

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

Prelude Concerto No. 5 for Harpsichord, Strings and Continuo in F minor J. S. Bach BWV 1056, Movement 3, Presto Chamber String Orchestra and Ms. Leanne Herrmann, Harpsichord Introit Sanctus: Antiphon for Palm Sunday Franz Schubert Chancel Choir *Processional Hymn All Glory, Laud, and Honor UMH 280

*Narrative Mr. Bob Unger

*Silent Prayer

*Prayer Mr. Bob Unger God we are yours. Silent now, but �lled with awareness of all our possibilities. Still now, yet full of energy for your reign in our lives as Messiah. You are our God and we are your people. With you, O Christ, standing in our midst, let us pray as you taught us.

*�e Lord’s Prayer 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. Anthem (11:00) Palm Sunday Hosanna Jennette �relfall Celebration, Music Makers, and Chancel Choir

*Hymn Hosanna, Loud, Hosanna UMH 278

Our Tithes and O�erings Concerto in A Major Carlos De Seixas Harpsichord and Strings and Continuo

MESSIAH PART TWO G. F. Handel

Narrative 22. “Behold the Lamb of God” (John 1:29) Chorus

Narrative 23. “He was despised and rejected” (Isaiah 53: 3; 50: 56) Air Mr. Michael Dennison, Baritone

24. “Surely He hath borne our griefs” (Isaiah 53: 4, 5) Chorus

25. “And with His stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5) Chorus

26. “All we like sheep, have gone astray” (Isaiah 53:6) Chorus Narrative

29. �y rebuke hath broken his heart (Psalm 69: 20) Recitative

30. Behold and see if there is any sorrow (Lamentations 1:12) Arioso Ms. Stephanie Keen, Soprano

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33. Lift up your heads ye mighty gates (Psalm 24: 7-10) Chorus

*Lighting the Lenten Candles Mr. Bob Unger We light this candle as we stand at the gates of Jerusalem, Wanting to come in and give thanks to the Lord! We stand at the rock that was rejected, Praising God for Jesus, our �rm foundation. We have sung songs of joy and raised our voices in praise. We have declared the goodness and power of God Almighty. We pray that the gates of righteousness will open to us this day, For we have entered into the story of the passion of our Lord Jesus Christ.

*Hymn �e King of Love My Shepherd Is UMH 138 Stanzas 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6

Benediction Dr. Ethridge

Sanctus Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Lord God of Hosts Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Hosanna in excelsis! Hosanna in the highest!

Palm Sunday Hosanna Hosanna, loud hosanna! �e rocks cry out, the children sing. Hosanna, loud hosanna! Hosanna to the King of Kings. Blessed are they that come in the name of the Lord. Raise your palms and banners high. Jesus Christ is passing by, hosanna. Glory, laud, and honor, sing praise to our Redeemer King, hosanna. Hosanna, loud hosanna! �e rocks cry out, the children sing. Hosanna, loud hosanna! Hosanna to the King of Kings. Sing hosanna, sing hosanna!

MESSIAH

“Behold the Lamb of God” Behold the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world. (John 1:29)

“He was despised” He was despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows acquainted with grief. He gave back to the smiters, and His cheeks to them that plucked o� the hair: He hid not His face from shame. He was despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows acquainted with grief. (Isaiah 53:3, 50:6)

“Surely He hath borne our griefs” Surely, surely He hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows. He was wounded for our transgressions. He was bruised for our iniquities. �e chastisement of our peace was upon Him. (Isaiah 53: 4,5)

“And with His stripes we are healed” And with His stripes we are healed, (Isaiah 53:5) All we, like sheep, have gone astray. All we, like sheep, have gone astray. We have turned everyone to his own way, and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:6)

“�y rebuke hath broken His heart” �y rebuke hath broken His heart; He is full of heaviness, He looked for some to have pity on Him, but there was no man, neither found He any to comfort Him. (Psalm 69:20)

“Behold, and see if there be any sorrow” Behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto His sorrow. (Lamentations 1:12)

“Lift up your heads” Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? �e Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle, Who is this King of glory? �e Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory. (Psalm 24:7-10)

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Program Notes

On April 6, 1759, just eight days before he died, Handel appeared in public for the last time, blind and partially paralyzed by a series of strokes, to attend London’s annual performance of his Messiah. Not a year has passed without a performance of it since. But Messiah was an exception – a landmark almost at once and loved more than any other piece of vocal music by generation after generation.

Most of us associate Handel’s Messiah with Christmas, or perhaps with Advent, the season of preparation for Christmas. But, in truth, Handel did not write the Messiah as a piece of Christmas music. We know this for a couple of reasons. First, if you pay close attention to the words of the Messiah in the libretto (the text of the music) written by Charles Jennens, you’ll discover that only the �rst part of the composition has to do with the birth of Jesus. �e second and third parts focus on his death, resurrection, the sending of the Spirit at Pentecost, and the �nal resurrection of all believers.

Second, the �rst performance of the Messiah occurred, not during Advent or Christmas, but in Eastertide. Handel’s masterpiece was �rst performed in Dublin on April 13, 1742, 19 days after Easter. �is was surely no accident. If Handel had envisioned the Messiah as a piece for Christmas, it would have been introduced in that season. Although you may be familiar with the Messiah, it o�ers many surprises if you carefully examine the libretto. For one thing, the lyrics of this piece are entirely from the Bible (though in a few spots Jennens paraphrased the Authorized Version). For another, though the story of Jesus is a New Testament narrative, the majority of the words in the Messiah come from the Old Testament. Moreover, the key events – the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus – are not told with New Testament texts, but with prophetic passages from the Old Testament.

For centuries, people have loved Handel’s Messiah, and for good reason. In fact, a reviewer of the �rst perfor-mance of this piece wrote, “�e sublime, the grand, and the tender, adapted to the most elevated, majestic and moving words, conspired to transport and charm the ravished heart and ear.” Now that’s some review!

�e choir and instrumentalists present today selected recitatives, arias and choruses from Part II; �e Passion of Christ. While Part I is certainly the most familiar section of this work, this season of Lent has been a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the coming of Easter. �e music today takes you not only through Christ’s su�ering and grief, and the sorrow of rejection he bore, but also shows us how Christ willingly took the journey to the cross to complete His Father’s will and o�er us eternal life.

*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.

MusiciansLeanne Herrmann, Harpsichord/Organ

Edgar Scruggs, Conductor

Chamber Orchestra Sinisa Ciric, Violin Qiao Solomon, Violin Katie Gardner, Violin Michelle Mariage Volz, Violin Jessica Woo, Violin Yinzi Kong, Viola

Chancel ChoirJan Appling, Cindy Balte, Helen Barrow, Billie Carroll, Gene Carroll,

Caroline Coburn, Hallie Cullen, Becky Dennison, Michael Dennison, Ann Deryck, Bob Deryck, Nancy Dickey, Grace Downs, Larry Edwards, Cathy Ethridge,

Tori Forbes, Rick Gilmore, Avery Ginn, Jodie Ginn, Jim Golden, Julie Golden,Smoky Hicks, Ed Kallal, Stephanie Keen, Mary Lindquist, Myron Martin,

Betty McGinty, Harriet Moore, Jack Moore, Dan Morgan, Pat Moulton, Steve Paek,Judy Pritchett, Terese Sanders, Cindy Rikard, Natalie Spruell, Jim Sustman,

Al Swint, Hannah Turner, Beth Unger, Bob Unger, Evelyn Unger, James Unger,John Weston, Bill Wildman, Sarah Wiley, Vicki Young

Celebrate ChoirMaris Mann, Conductor

Robyn Sjogren, Assistant ConductorLeanne Herrmann, Accompanist

Layla Alexander, Joy Allen Grady, Porter Bemiss, Annabel Clark, Annie DiGiuro,Phoebe Dillard, Caitlin Flowers, Harper Hanson, Tipton Houston, George Jay,

Wynn Keith, Ella Kemp, Erik Knudsen, Eva Lo, Vivian Mus, Julie Marie Nogueira,So�a Panayotopoulos, Beckett Schillig, Simon Steckel, Hannah Sullivan,

Kaitlin Sullivan, Madison Sullivan, Rylan Wiggins

Music Makers ChoirCathy Ethridge, Conductor

Lori DeLange, Assistant ConductorLeanne Herrmann, Accompanist

Jack Adair, Caitlyn Bemiss, Suzanne Bliss, Matthew Boehringer, Camille Costin,Amelia Cowhig, Ashley DeLange, Nathan DeLange, Sophia DiGiuro,

Grace Flowers, Sarah Frierson, Addie Haight, Jay Hanson, Abigail Higgins, Grace Holt, Cole Jones, Mariann Kersh, Sadie McMillen, Liv Marie Nogueira,

Mitchell Payne, Jillian Sanders, Karson Schoell, Ian Sjogren, Ben Smith, Elena Smith, Zoe Steckel, Mary Lynne Traynelis, Gram Walker

Fresh and fragrant Easter lilies will be part of the Easter decor on our campus again this year. �e Altar Guild invites you to make a generous gift in honor or memory of someone dear to you. �ese contributions will be used for the �oral 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. �e Altar Guild is grateful for your support of this meaningful ministry. Please �ll out the form below and place it in the o�ering plate or place your order by noon on Monday, April 10, at www.ogumc.org.

Ministry of theEasterLilies

Please use one form per personto be honored/memorialized.

Please make my contribution:❐ In Memory of:

______________________________❐ In Honor of:

______________________________

Your name:

______________________________

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 April 16 after this service: 9:35 11:00

Tania Maxwell, ViolaSarah Park, ViolaMartin Gueorguiev, CelloJessica Messere, CelloEmory Clements, Bass

OAK GROVE NEWSApril 9, 2017

Please come to our 8:00 a.m. service if possible to make the most room for our guests. Please help with parking by walking, carpooling, parking in the barbecue parking lot at Oak Grove elementary, or street parking on the south side of Oakleigh Court.

7:00 a.m.Sunrise in the Oak Grove Memorial Garden

8:00 a.m.Traditional Worship in Sanctuary

9:35 a.m.Contemporary Worship in Fellowship Hall

11:00 a.m.Traditional Worship in Sanctuary

OAK GROVE MondayApril 10

6:15 p.m.Fellowship Hall

�e Oak Grove United Methodist Men invite all to join us as we welcome Dr. Pamela Gore, Professor of Geology, GSU, as she unearths secrets from the past at our April fellowship, Monday, April 10, at 6:15 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Dr. Gore will share the history etched in the granite of Stone Mountainas she discusses the signi�cance of carvings from long ago carved deep in the face of the stone.

Make your reservations early to enjoy a deliciously prepared meal of roast pork, green beans, sweet potatoes, salad, yeast rolls, dessert, and beverage, followed by an engaging discussion of our state’s geological heritage. Price is $8.00 and ALL ARE WELCOME!

Reservations can be made online at www.ogumc.org, by phone (404-636-7558), by signing up in a Sunday School Class, at the 9.35 service, at Midweek, or on the sign-up sheets in the Portico entrance. Reservation deadline is noon on Sunday, April 9.

What Lies Beneath?

Journey through scripture and music from Creation to Good Friday. Scripture readings, choral anthems, and hymns tell the story of God’s acts of salvation.

Good FridayWorship Service

April 14, 20177 p.m. – Sanctuary

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Bishop Sue Haupert Johnson has announced projected appointments for Oak Grove’s clergy. Glenn and Amy are projected to return to Oak Grove. Susan Allen Grady is projected to become senior pastor of Embry Hills United Methodist Church. Oak Grove expresses deep gratitude for Susan’s service to our church. Under her leadership with invitation and discipleship, our church has continued to welcome new members, and the church has developed a small group ministry involving 200-300 people. More than that Susan has been a faithful leader and preacher, and we express our sincere appreciation for her service. SPR will host an appropriate farewell for her; please watch for more details.

Bishop AnnouncesProjected Clergy Appointments

for Oak Grove

Simultaneously with the announcement of Susan’s departure, Bishop Sue announced that the Rev. Joseph McBrayer is projected to be our new associate pastor. Joseph is an ordained Deacon in the United Methodist Church. For the last nine years, Joseph has worked as the campus minister for the United Methodist Wesley Fellowship at Emory University. Joseph earned his bachelor’s degree at Auburn University. He earned his masters of divinity at Emory University, and he will complete his doctor of ministry degree at Emory in May. Joseph is married to Frances who works with Catholic relief services, and they have a three-year old daughter, Ali. Joseph and Frances already live in our neighborhood.

Joseph will work with Invitation and Discipleship. Amy Morgan will become our senior associate pastor. Her primary ministry areas of mission and pastoral care remain unchanged. Susan’s last Sunday will be Sunday, June 4, and Joseph’s �rst Sunday will be June 26.











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Please make my contribution:❐ In Memory of:

______________________________❐ In Honor of:

______________________________

Your name:

______________________________

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 April 16 after this service: 9:35 11:00

Oak Grove MemorialsIN MEMORY

TO THE MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF Beth Benefield by Bill & Lynda Wallace Lisa Bowling by Mikki Schlueter Deborah Tisher Isla Hunter by Dr. Gerald Stigall Dr. Kevin Stigall Lynda Stigall Sutliff Harriet Moore Martha Redick Carol Bates Denise Wood Sue Bess Robison by John & Becky Mynatt

TO THE MISSIONS FUND IN MEMORY OF Isla Hunter by Gene & Billie Carroll

TO THE YOUTH MINISTRY IN MEMORY OF Beth Benefield by Bob & Flo Hammond

Join us on Friday, April 21, to Saturday, April 22, 2017, for our 9th & 10th Grade lock-in! Meet in Youth Hall at 6:00 p.m., have dinner, then head to Main Event for bowling and laser

9th/10th Grade Lock-In: April 21-22, 2017

Important Upcoming DatesPlease mark your calendar with the following upcoming dates:• Con�rmation Rehearsal is April 22, at 10 a.m. Con�rmation Service is April 23, at 3 p.m. with reception to follow in Grand Hall.• Graduate Sunday is May 21, 2017. If you have not already received a letter and would like to participate, go to www.ogumcyouth.org.• Summer Mission Trip to Baton Rouge, LA – Sunday, June 18, to Saturday, June 24, 2017. Cost is only $250. Register under Events at www.ogumcyouth.org.• Awanita – CHANGE OF DATE!! – We recently discovered that Lakeside’s Homecoming is September 8 & 9 – �erefore, we have rescheduled Awanita to September 22 – 24, 2017

Caring For Clarkston – April 22, 2017

If you would be willing to pick up and deliver an Easter lily to one (or more) of our homebound members on Saturday, April 15, or Easter Sunday, April 16, please contact Amity Farrar ([email protected] or 404-432-3465). �is is a great way for families to serve together. Our recipients are very grateful each year, and we are grateful for your support of this ministry!

Easter Lily Delivery Showing our Homebound

Members We Care Each year our Lenten O�ering 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 O�ering. From feeding children at Montclair Elemen-tary School to caring for low income senior adults at Mountain View Personal Care Home, your Lenten o�ering makes a di�erence!

To give to the Lenten O�ering, please use the special Lenten o�ering envelope that was mailed or pick one up at church. Checks should be made payable to Oak Grove UMC and marked “Lenten O�ering.” You can also give online (www.oak-groveumc.org). �ank you for your generosity.

Lenten Offering

Feed My Sheep

tag. We'll spend the night in Youth Hall and have breakfast on Saturday morning and leave at 10 a.m. �e cost is $20! Go to www.ogumcyouth.org under “Events” to register.

Please join us for our next Caring For Clarkston food and diaper pantry on Saturday, April 22. Meet in Youth Hall at 8 a.m. Wear your orange C4C shirt or bring $5 to buy one (orange shirt not required to participate!). We should return to Youth Hall around noon and then will go to Oak Grove Market for lunch. Bring money for lunch. Pick up at the Market or Youth Hall. Please contact Jen Wahlen ([email protected]) if you have any questions. �ank you for your support of this very important and needed ministry!

�e church organ has been updated with new electronics and other internal repairs. On Sunday, May 14, Ms. Leanne Herrmann playing the prelude, o�ertory, and postlude will feature some of the new voices of the organ that are available because of the upgrades. �e organ update is possible because of your contributions to the building program. �ank you for your generosity.

Organ Renovations

Sanctus Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Lord God of Hosts Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Hosanna in excelsis! Hosanna in the highest!

Palm Sunday Hosanna Hosanna, loud hosanna! �e rocks cry out, the children sing. Hosanna, loud hosanna! Hosanna to the King of Kings. Blessed are they that come in the name of the Lord. Raise your palms and banners high. Jesus Christ is passing by, hosanna. Glory, laud, and honor, sing praise to our Redeemer King, hosanna. Hosanna, loud hosanna! �e rocks cry out, the children sing. Hosanna, loud hosanna! Hosanna to the King of Kings. Sing hosanna, sing hosanna!

MESSIAH

“Behold the Lamb of God” Behold the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world. (John 1:29)

“He was despised” He was despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows acquainted with grief. He gave back to the smiters, and His cheeks to them that plucked o� the hair: He hid not His face from shame. He was despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows acquainted with grief. (Isaiah 53:3, 50:6)

“Surely He hath borne our griefs” Surely, surely He hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows. He was wounded for our transgressions. He was bruised for our iniquities. �e chastisement of our peace was upon Him. (Isaiah 53: 4,5)

“And with His stripes we are healed” And with His stripes we are healed, (Isaiah 53:5) All we, like sheep, have gone astray. All we, like sheep, have gone astray. We have turned everyone to his own way, and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:6)

“�y rebuke hath broken His heart” �y rebuke hath broken His heart; He is full of heaviness, He looked for some to have pity on Him, but there was no man, neither found He any to comfort Him. (Psalm 69:20)

“Behold, and see if there be any sorrow” Behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto His sorrow. (Lamentations 1:12)

“Lift up your heads” Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? �e Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle, Who is this King of glory? �e Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory. (Psalm 24:7-10)











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THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES Oak Grove O�ce Hours 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. M–F

Sunday, April 9, 2017 9:30am Co�ee Fellowship Grand Hall 5:30pm Disciple 1 Rm 237 4:30pm Youth Choir Choir Rm 218 5:30pm Youth Fellowship Youth Hall 5:30pm Wesley Ringers Sanctuary Monday, April 10, 2017 6:15pm UMM Dinner Meeting Fellowship Hall 7:00pm Children's Ministry Team Meeting Rm 233 7:00pm SPR Meeting Rm 102 7:30pm Adult Volleyball Heritage Hall Gym Tuesday, April 11, 2017 9:30am Disciple 1 Rm 237 6:30pm Grief Sharing Group Rm 238 7:30pm Boy Scout Troop 77 Meeting Scout Hall Wednesday, April 12, 2017 9:30am WOW: Weekly Oxygen for Women Rm 23810:00am Faith Class Bridge Rm 101 5:00pm Chapel Communion Service Sanctuary 5:00pm Covenant Kids Rm 223 5:30pm Midweek Meal Fellowship Hall 6:00pm Youth Activities Youth Hall 6:15pm Midweek Lenten Bible Study T03 6:15pm “�e Golden Isles at War” Grand Hall 6:15pm Blessing Bags Youth Lobby 6:15pm Children’s Choirs Various 6:30pm Disciple 4 Rm 236 6:30pm Young Adult Bible Study Rm T01 6:30pm Disciple 1x2 Rm 238 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 7:30pm Aerobics Class Heritage Hall Gym �ursday, April 13, 2017 1:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep Kitchen 7:30pm Aerobics Class Heritage Hall Gym 8:00pm 9.35 Band Rehearsal Fellowship Hall Friday, April 14, 201712:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery Away 7:00pm Good Friday Worship Service Sanctuary Saturday, April 15, 2017 9:00am Easter Egg Hunt & Breakfast Fellowship Hall 3:30pm Lisa Bowling Memorial Service Fellowship Hall

4/2/17Our O�erings Received to date Needed to date $609,196.23 $634,640.19Over/Under ($25,443.96)

DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTSPledged to date: $6,339,979.59Given to date: $5,651,076.32

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Chapel Communion

5 to 5:30 p.m. 5 to 5:45 p.m.

covenant

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 May 3, 2017) are encouraged.

In the Hospital…Elizabeth Pentecost – Scottish RiteNell McCuen – DeKalb MedicalPeter McKinnon – Emory Orthopedic

New Concerns…Barb ConnellyMarilyn CountsTom LandersPeter McKinnon

New to Care Facilities…Flo Strobhert – Budd TerraceFor a complete list of persons in care facilities, please contact the church o�ce.

Continued Prayers... Doris Atchison, Flo Baker, Dottie Bonnell, Sara Bowles, Kathy Brooks, Marshall Cartmill, Bill Cole, Nancy Crovatt, Liz Darden, Jim Golden, Charlie Hamilton, Louise Hurst, Carolyn Je�ares, Michele Lindner, Lee McFall, Dick Muth, Cindy Mynatt, Bill Narde, Alice Remigailo, Gladys Rhodes, George Riley, Ray Roper, June Row, Kristen Sanders, Karen Smith, Margaret Stone, Chick Sward, Dawn �omas, Paul Tuggle, Al Walker, Rob White, Virginia Whittemore, Bill Wolfe, Gene Worth

Our Homebound Members... For a complete listing of homebound members, please contact the church o�ce.

Serving in Our Armed Forces... Petty O�cer Steven Jones, 2LT �omas E. Penland, SSgt. Joshua Portwood, Col. Janet Seufert

Sympathy... Oak Grove extends its deepest sympathy to Steve Mobley on the death of his sister Carrie Kaufman.

Our Presence April 2, 2017Church School 2868:30 Service 839:35 Service 9811:00 Service 293Total Worship this Week 506

Our Presence March 15, 2017Chapel Communion 32

April 12, 2017

Menu for April 12, 2017Honey Glazed Ham, Sweet Potato Sou�e, Green Beans, Rolls, Salad Bar, Homemade Pound Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream and Strawberries

led byDr. Amy Morgan Dr. Amy Morganconcludes the Lenten Bible study on Wednesday night,April 12 in room T03.

�ere will be an encore showing of the documentary �e Golden Isles at War on Wednesday, April 12, in Grand Hall. �is is a fascinating, little-known part of Georgia's history in World War II. �e full documenta-ry will be shown at 6:15 p.m. and lasts one hour. John Weatherford, who narrated the �lm, will be available for questions afterwards.

�e Golden Isles at War

Program 6:15 p.m.

Fran RidgewayMarch 25, 2017

�anks to everyone who donated items and money as well as those who helped with packing the UMCOR health kits. We were able to donate 139 kits to UMCOR and had an assortment of individual items left that will be given to one of our mission partners.

Celebration

H HE A KL T TI S

10 a.m.room 102

MeetingWednesday, April 19

TheFriendship

CircleProject: United Methodist Children’s Home: baby diapers (all sizes), baby wipes, or gift cards to Kroger or Publix.

OAK GROVE NEWS EXTRAApril 9, 2017

Come to Grub Burger (2470 Briarcli� Rd) on Tuesday, April 25 (ALL DAY) to support the Youth Choir Music Mission Tour.You must say the keyword “OGUMC”when placing your order. We will get 20% of the proceeds on orders with OGUMC as the keyword! Grub Burger can accommodate gluten, dairy, and nut allergies.

Support the Youth Choir Music Mission Touron Tuesday, April 25!

On Good Friday, join Mercy Community Church (Oak Grove’s Mobile Soup Kitchen mission partner) for an urban Way of the Cross in the city. We will read the passion narrative from the Gospel of John as we journey together through the streets, connecting moments from Jesus' passion with the su�ering our homeless sisters and brothers continue to experience today. We will have a picnic lunch at 11 a.m. and begin the walk at noon, both in Freedom Park (behind Moe's). Contact Virginia Sowell ([email protected]) for more information.

Stations of the CrossMercy Community Church

Good Friday, April 14

Prayer Labyrinths serve as an aid to contemplative prayer and re�ection. Labyrinths used for prayer are spiritual exercises that are a form of pilgrimage (di�erent from games or mazes). Oak Grove will have a prayer labyrinth in our church parlor during Holy Week, Monday, April 10 – 14. We invite you to walk and pray through the labyrinth at your convenience. Printed materials will be available to guide you. A �nger labyrinth will be available for those who prefer to sit rather than walk. Come and experience God’s presence through this ancient form of spiritual discipline.

Prayer Labyrinth

Bob, with Robin by his side, served as Senior Pastor of Oak Grove from 1994 to 1999. Please join us for this delightful time to enjoy and visit with old friends!

Make reservations in the church o�ce, in senior adult Sunday School Classes, or online (www.ogumc.org).

�e cost is $8.00 at the door. Everyone is invited and welcome, but reservations are essential.

Taxes �led? Refund coming? Please consider sharing by giving to the Lenten Mission O�ering, the Building Fund or Oak Grove United Methodist Church ministry budget. Your contributions make possible life-changing ministry!

Share the Wealth

A Long Connection to Oak Grove UMC:

Old Dog Learning New Tricks

Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 11:30 a.m. – Fellowship HallLunch Bunch

How to Stay Connected with Oak Grove:• Information on our ministries, news, and upcoming events through our Constant Contact congregational email list

• Speci�c information about our ministries or membership• Change of address or contact information• Log into our website, www.ogumc.org• Like Oak Grove UMC on Facebook

Contact Susie Mobley, Membership/Database Admin., ([email protected] or 404-636-7558 ext. 221).

Today’s Worship Servants

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

Ushers: Jeanine Andrews, Mark Byrne, Tony Callaway, Carolyn Casarella, Greg Casarella, Bill Cole, Jack Graves, Tim Howard, Scot Macrae, Alec Morris, Max Neese, Davis Peacock, Phil Perry, Neil Sampson, Paul Siegel, Kirby Smith, Hodgson �omas, James Trotti, Rob WelchAltar Guild: Regina Haynes, Sally Houghton

Children’s Church: Stephanie Mitchell and Pam Reynolds

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

Church O�ce 404-636-7558O�ce Hours 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. M–FEmergency Contact After Hours ext. 9Dr. Glenn Ethridge – Senior Pastor ext. 211Rev. Susan Allen Grady – Associate Pastor ext. 212

Dr. Amy Morgan – Pastor of Nurture and Service ext. 210Rev. Mary Lou Gilbert – Pastor to Senior Adults

Executive Director – Dale Smith ext. 225Children’s Ministry – Kim Cody ext. 218Oak Grove Christian School 404-636-5476YCS (Young Children’s School) 404-636-7951

OUR CHURCH INFORMATION

Music Ministry – Ed Scruggs ext. 226Organist – Leanne Herrmann Youth Ministry – Andy Webb [email protected]. of Contemporary Worship – Atticus Hicks ext. 208

Text To Give You can text to give at anytime from anywhere you have service. 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. You must start with a dollar sign and use a decimal point. For example. $10.79 or $125.00.3. 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 con�rm your transaction. Once you successfully register, you will receive a text and email con�rmation 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, the money will go to Operating. Designation options will change. Currently you may choose from the following case sensitive choices: Building (building fund), Blessing (ongoing mission o�ering), and Other. If you choose Other, you can type in the ministry or event you are paying for in the box.6. If you need to change information on the credit card you are using, type #edit and you will be directed to the website to make changes.7. If you have any questions, please contact the Church Administrator, Dale Smith ([email protected]).

Troubleshooting1. 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. �e words are case sensitive.

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