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November 8, 2015 TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Today is Laity Sunday, a day the United Methodist Church sets aside each year to celebrate and recognize the work and ministry of all lay people. e first recorded observance of Laity Sunday was in the Methodist Episcopal Church South in 1929 called "Laymen’s Day." In the 1972 edition of the Book of Discipline, Laymen’s Day was renamed to Laity Sunday. e ministry of the laity is the work of mission or ministry to which each believer is called. Laity Sunday is a special day that invites lay people of all ages to pause and consider again their own unique call to disciple in carrying out the mission to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. e theme for this year’s Laity Sunday is Unity in the Body of Christ. In the Epistle to the Romans, the Apostle Paul uses the analogy of the body to illustrate three important points: the variety of its members, the unity of the body, and the mutuality of the various members. God created God’s children to be unique individuals, each with different characteristics, personal preferences, specific gifts, and purpose. God created us all different and in Christ, He brings us into unity. We do not lose our individuality through uniformity, rather discover our own uniqueness and value the uniqueness of all others. We are called to be united as a people of God. And, being part of a body, we all have different functions that complement other parts of the body. We are mutually depen- dent on one another and the makeup of the whole body far outweighs the sum of the individual parts. We belong to the Body of Christ which is the church. Each part is necessary and each part blesses the body of Christ. We are called to belong to each other. We are, more than friends, a family, and so in Christ, we are one body, members one of another. As society and culture continue to raise issues that can divide neighbor and family, I pray that we seek unity in Christ, for He is the one who brings unity, reconciliation, and love. As the Body of Christ, we are not conformed by the world, but trans- formed by continuously seeking the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God. Christ is the mysterious center of the church and when we seek Christ as a faith community, our differences will not divide us. He has chosen us, we have not chosen Him. When Christian people gather around the Word and sacraments, it is not our traditions, shared interests, or like characteristics that unite us, it is Jesus Christ. Let us be united in love. May the peace of the Lord be with you always. Laity Sunday UNITY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST Cathy Huffines Lay Leader

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November 8, 2015 TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Today is Laity Sunday, a day the United Methodist Church sets aside each year to celebrate and recognize the work and ministry of all lay people. �e �rst recorded observance of Laity Sunday was in the Methodist Episcopal Church South in 1929 called "Laymen’s Day." In the 1972 edition of the Book of Discipline, Laymen’s Day was renamed to Laity Sunday. �e ministry of the laity is the work of mission or ministry to which each believer is called. Laity Sunday is a special day that invites lay people of all ages to pause and consider again their own unique call to disciple in carrying out the mission to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

�e theme for this year’s Laity Sunday is Unity in the Body of Christ. In the Epistle to the Romans, the Apostle Paul uses the analogy of the body to illustrate three important points: the variety of its members, the unity of the body, and the mutuality of the various members. God created God’s children to be unique individuals, each with di�erent characteristics, personal preferences, speci�c gifts, and purpose. God created us all di�erent and in Christ, He brings us into unity. We do not lose our individuality through uniformity, rather discover our own uniqueness and value the uniqueness of all others. We are called to be united as a people of God.

And, being part of a body, we all have di�erent functions that complement other parts of the body. We are mutually depen-dent on one another and the makeup of the whole body far outweighs the sum of the individual parts. We belong to the Body of Christ which is the church. Each part is necessary and each part blesses the body of Christ. We are called to belong to each other. We are, more than friends, a family, and so in Christ, we are one body, members one of another.

As society and culture continue to raise issues that can divide neighbor and family, I pray that we seek unity in Christ, for He is the one who brings unity, reconciliation, and love. As the Body of Christ, we are not conformed by the world, but trans-formed by continuously seeking the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God. Christ is the mysterious center of the church and when we seek Christ as a faith community, our di�erences will not divide us. He has chosen us, we have not chosen Him. When Christian people gather around the Word and sacraments, it is not our traditions, shared interests, or like characteristics that unite us, it is Jesus Christ. Let us be united in love.

May the peace of the Lord be with you always.

Laity Sunday – UNITY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST

Cathy Hu�nesLay Leader

8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIPNovember 8, 2015 Laity Sunday (In preparation for worship, please silence all cell phones.)Gathering Music Blest Be the Tie �at Binds arr. Wilbur Held

Congregational Call to Worship We are one in the bond of love, We are one in the bond of love; We have joined our spirit with the Spirit of God, We are one in the bond of love.

Welcome Ms. Cathy Hu�nes(Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.)

Recognition of Our Veterans Ms. Hu�nes

*Hymn Medley O How I Love Jesus �ere is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth; It sounds like music in my ear, the sweetest name on earth. O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, because He �rst loved me. Standing on the Promises Standing on the promises of Christ my King, through eternal ages let His praises ring; glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, standing on the promises of God. Standing, standing, standing on the promises of God my savior; standing, standing, I’m standing on the promises of God. Standing on the promises I cannot fall, listening every moment to the Spirit’s call, resting in my Savior as my all in all, standing on the promises of God. Standing, standing, standing on the promises of God my Savior; Standing, standing, I’m standing on the promises of God. Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross; lift high His royal banner, it must not su�er loss. From victory unto victory His army shall He lead, till every foe is vanquished, and Christ is Lord indeed. O How I Love Jesus (Chorus) O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, because He �rst loved me. *A�rmation of Faith �e Apostles’ Creed Ms. Hu�nes I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, su�ered under Pontius Pilate, was cruci�ed, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Scripture Romans 12:3-8 Mr. Oliver Kroll

Re�ection Dr. Sylvia Babu

Congregational Response We are one in the bond of love, We are one in the bond of love; We have joined our spirit with the Spirit of God, We are one in the bond of love.

Our Tithes & O�erings (8:30) Ave Maria G. Caccini Flute Quartet arr. M. Pope Ms. Kellie Rose, Mr. Alex Gray, Mr. Justin Gray and Miss Jessica Rose (11:00) Something for �ee arr. Gilbert Martin Mr. Steve Paek, Tenor*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.

Children’s Time (11:00) Mr. �omas Bene�eld(At the 11:00 a.m. service, children in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade are invited

to attend Children’s Church after the Children’s Time. Pick up in room 206.)

Anthem (8:30) Something for �ee arr. Gilbert Martin Mr. Steve Paek, Tenor

(11:00) Come, �ou Fount of Every Blessing arr. David Schwoebel Chancel Choir

*�is choral anthem was commissioned in honor of Mrs. Janet Johnson and her excellent years of serviceas Director of Traditional Music at Oak Grove UMC

Come �ou fount of every blessing tune my heart to sing thy grace; streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by �aming tongues above. Praise the mount! I’m �xed upon it, mount of �y redeeming love. Here I raise mine Ebenezer; hither by �y help I come: And I hope, by �y good pleasure, safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandering from the fold of God: He to rescue me from danger, interposed His precious blood. O to grace how great a debtor daily I’m constrained to be! Let �y grace Lord, like a fetter, bind my wand’ring heart to �ee. Prone to wander Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love. Here’s my

heart, O take and seal it, seal it for�y courts above. I am bound for the kingdom, will you go to glory with me? Hallelujah, praise the Lord!

Re�ection Mr. James Unger

Congregational Response We are one in the bond of love, We are one in the bond of love; We have joined our spirit with the Spirit of God, We are one in the bond of love.

A Morning Prayer and �e Lord’s Prayer Ms. Hu�nes

Re�ection Ms. Zoe Hicks

Congregational Response We are one in the bond of love, We are one in the bond of love; We have joined our spirit with the Spirit of God, We are one in the bond of love.

Call to Unity Ms. Hu�nes

*Sending Hymn O Church of God, United UMH 547 (�ose who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.)

*Benediction Ms. Hu�nes

Congregational Response We are one in the bond of love, We are one in the bond of love; We have joined our spirit with the Spirit of God, We are one in the bond of love.

*Postlude In Christ �ere Is No East or West Gilbert M. Martin

OAK GROVE NEWSNovember 8, 2015

Everyone is invited to make reservations for Town Hall Meetings. �e meetings, hosted by elected o�cers, are a place where members can share concerns and ideas and seek a common future vision for Oak Grove. We want to build on our strengths, identify areas of concern, and create a positive path forward for the ministry Oak Grove shares. Our clergy sta� and representatives of elected leaders will be present at each gathering.

Each gathering has a �xed number of participants so that

Town HallMeetings

all who attend will have an opportunity to share if they would like. �e available meeting dates are listed below. To register for an event, please do so online. If you are not able to use the internet, you may call the church o�ce. We want to limit the number of participants in each meeting, so reservations are required. Upcoming Town Hall Meetings (location announced when you sign up) are November 12, 15, and 17.

Due to the �anksgiving holiday all articles for the Oak Grove News will be due on November 12, for the November 22 and 29 bulletins. Articles should be sent to [email protected].

OAK GROVE

�e UMM will hold a budget meeting inviting church members and sta� to make a presentation for funding from the Barbecue proceeds Sunday, November 22, at 12:15 p.m. in Room 216. Written requests are also accepted and should be submitted to the UMM by Wednesday November 18. You may leave your request in the UMM slot in the workroom. We invite the entire church to participate, as they helped us earn the money by buying and selling tickets and working at the Barbecue. �e UMM wishes to thank all who participated in this year’s Barbecue, an event of service and fellowship.

Barbecue Proceeds MeetingSunday, November 22, 12:15 p.m.

OAK GROVE

Dinner & Meeting MondayNovember 9, 20156:15 p.m.Fellowship Hall

Caring for ClarkstonServing our Clarkston Neighbors

Oak Grove’s Youth community opened the doors of Caring for Clarkston (C4C) in September 2011. �is group designed, implemented, and created a sustainable ministry that builds passionate youth leaders by ministering to refugee families in need in the

Clarkston Community. Each month they serve a number of families providing food and baby items. Join us on November 9 to hear story after story on how God has, is, and will continue to provide. Menu:: BBQ pork, baked beans, potato salad, cookies, drink, $8 Reservations due by 10 a.m. November 9 (www.ogumc.org).

We are excited to announce an adult mission trip to Costa Rica April 9-16, 2016. Our youth have certainly enjoyed working in Baja Tejares over the past few years and have encouraged our adult community to go, see, and experience the people that they have come to love. We will work with Faithful Servants Mission (FSM). �is community is made up primarily of Nicaraguans who �ed political persecution and economic instability seeking a better life for themselves and their children. Initially, the Costa Rican govern-ment provided for them; then they became "outsiders" and a burden for the people of Costa Rica. Abandoned and poor, these people subsisted under the worst of condi-tions – living in wooden shacks with dirt �oors and an unemployment rate of around 80 percent, with most surviving on day labor, prostitution, or drug tra�cking.

Our team will work alongside local residents to complete light construction projects and o�er Vacation Bible School type experiences for the children.An informational meeting will be held on Sunday, November 22, at 12:15 p.m. in room 217. Please contact Mark or Sharon Spears ([email protected]) or Amy Morgan ([email protected]) for more information about the trip or to sign up to participate.

Adult Mission Trip toCosta Rica

April 9–16, 2015

Oak Grove News Deadline Update

October 25 was Commitment Sunday for our stewardship campaign. If you have not yet submitted your commitment card, please do so now. You may complete the card online or you may request a card from the o�ce. Cards are also available at worship services. Letters have been mailed to folks not yet submitting a card, because our hope is for 100% participation.

Stewardship – Commitment Card

Oak Grove MemorialsIN MEMORY

TO THE ANGEL TREE MINISTRY IN MEMORY OF Andrew Ethridge Burke Linder Spencer Overstreet by Richard & Alice Remigailo

TO THE BUIILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF Dr. Bob Bridges by Vicki Young Spencer Overstreet by Al & Nell McCuen Carolyn Tomlinson by Al & Nell McCuen

TO THE MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF Nancy Fiedrich by Bill Whatley

TO THE MUSIC MINISTRY IN MEMORY OF Mary Disbrow by Song of Atlanta Chorus

TO THE YOUTH MINISTRY IN MEMORY OF Carolyn Tomlinson by Margaret Stone Mary Dell Robert

Con�rmationAttention parents of 8th graders or older youth who have not been previously con�rmed! �e deadline for submitting Con�rmation forms is quickly approaching (Friday, November 6). Please contact Robyn Giles ([email protected]) if you need the forms or have questions.

Can You Volunteer? Our Youth Group is booming and we need your help! Please contact Shara Sanders ([email protected]) or Robyn Giles ([email protected]) if you are interested in volunteering as a Sunday night Community Group leader; Con�rmation Friend in Faith; Meal Team member; or chaperone for the Winter Retreat.

High School Winter RetreatHigh School students please join us for a Service & Leadership Retreat from Sunday, December 27 to Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Epworth By �e Sea. Please contact Shara Sanders ([email protected]) if you are interested or have questions.

Sunday EventsAll youth grades 6-12 are invited to join us for Sunday School at 9:35 a.m. in the Gym. Donuts and juice are served! Come experience and discuss the Bible from beginning to end as we learn �e Story.

Meet in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday nights at 6:00 p.m. for Youth Fellowship. It is a great time for dinner, worship, community groups, and fun activities!

All people interested in learning more about Oak Grove’s Greeter program are invited to come to the Parlor on Sunday, November 15, from 12:15 until 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. PLEASE RSVP to Amity Farrar ([email protected]) to let her know you’re coming!

Greeter Training, Sunday, Nov. 15

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School invites all active and retired U.S. military to a Veteran’s Day Celebration on �ursday, November 12, 2015 honoring all who have served or who are currently serving. �e festivities will begin with an all-school assembly at 8:30 a.m. A reception will follow from 9:15 – 10:30 a.m.

All U.S. Veterans of any war and/or current military personnel including any family members, friends or neighbors are invited to attend.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School

Invites all Active and Retired U.S. Military to a

Veteran’s DayCelebration

�ursday, November 12, 2015 8:30-10:30 a.m.

�e Montclair Covenant Kids Bible Study Team needs help! If you have a heart for sharing God’s love with kids, you will love being a part of this ministry. Each member is assigned to a team and each team goes one Friday per month to do a Bible study after school at Montclair Elementary School. �e children are eager to learn and are very responsive. Please email Zoe Hicks ([email protected]) if you are able to serve.

Montclair Covenant Kids Bible Study Team

Our Tithes & O�erings (8:30) Ave Maria G. Caccini Flute Quartet arr. M. Pope Ms. Kellie Rose, Mr. Alex Gray, Mr. Justin Gray and Miss Jessica Rose (11:00) Something for �ee arr. Gilbert Martin Mr. Steve Paek, Tenor*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.

Children’s Time (11:00) Mr. �omas Bene�eld(At the 11:00 a.m. service, children in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade are invited

to attend Children’s Church after the Children’s Time. Pick up in room 206.)

Anthem (8:30) Something for �ee arr. Gilbert Martin Mr. Steve Paek, Tenor

(11:00) Come, �ou Fount of Every Blessing arr. David Schwoebel Chancel Choir

*�is choral anthem was commissioned in honor of Mrs. Janet Johnson and her excellent years of serviceas Director of Traditional Music at Oak Grove UMC

Come �ou fount of every blessing tune my heart to sing thy grace; streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by �aming tongues above. Praise the mount! I’m �xed upon it, mount of �y redeeming love. Here I raise mine Ebenezer; hither by �y help I come: And I hope, by �y good pleasure, safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandering from the fold of God: He to rescue me from danger, interposed His precious blood. O to grace how great a debtor daily I’m constrained to be! Let �y grace Lord, like a fetter, bind my wand’ring heart to �ee. Prone to wander Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love. Here’s my

heart, O take and seal it, seal it for�y courts above. I am bound for the kingdom, will you go to glory with me? Hallelujah, praise the Lord!

Re�ection Mr. James Unger

Congregational Response We are one in the bond of love, We are one in the bond of love; We have joined our spirit with the Spirit of God, We are one in the bond of love.

A Morning Prayer and �e Lord’s Prayer Ms. Hu�nes

Re�ection Ms. Zoe Hicks

Congregational Response We are one in the bond of love, We are one in the bond of love; We have joined our spirit with the Spirit of God, We are one in the bond of love.

Call to Unity Ms. Hu�nes

*Sending Hymn O Church of God, United UMH 547 (�ose who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.)

*Benediction Ms. Hu�nes

Congregational Response We are one in the bond of love, We are one in the bond of love; We have joined our spirit with the Spirit of God, We are one in the bond of love.

*Postlude In Christ �ere Is No East or West Gilbert M. Martin

THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES PLEASE PRAY FORIn the Hospital…Emory – Becky Lee, Doris BarnetteDekalb – Hassie Padgett

New to Care Facilities…For a complete list of persons in care facilities, please contact the church o�ce.

Continued Prayers... Gerald Adamson, Beth Bene�eld, Phil Bene�eld, Dottie Bonnell, Amanda Brooks, Barbara Cassell, Jerry Culwell, Marijo Culwell, Michelle Decker, Helen Dykes, Judy Gervais, Jim Golden, Charlie Hamilton, Harry Hewey, Hilda Hewey, Betty Hudson, Matt Hudson, Betty Lester, Carol Linder, Carolyn McCollum, Dick Muth, Cindy Mynatt, Nick Pasquerella, Beth Pearce, Delaine Perkins, Morris Perkins, Nancy Rood, Kristen Sanders, Chick Sward, Clarice �ompson, Je� Waits, Rob White, Nancy Woodall, Barbara Woolard

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

Serving in Our Armed Forces... Captain George Parks Bunch, LT Alexander Cody, Petty O�cer Steven Jones, Sgt. Joshua Portwood, Col. Janet Seufert

Sympathy... Oak Grove extends its deepest sympathy to......Cathy Clark and family on the death of her mother, October 30, 2015....Joy Osgood on the recent death of her sister....Joan Bruce on the recent death of her mother, MinnieLu Lloyd....Ann Marney on the recent death of her sister, Betty O'Connor.

Oak Grove O�ce Hours 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. M–F

Sunday, November 8, 2015

12:00pm Tween Time Scavenger Hunt Fellowship Hall

4:00pm Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class Rm 217

5:00pm Youth Choir Rehearsal Rm-201

6:00pm Youth Fellowship Fellowship Hall

6:30pm Handbell Rehearsal Sanctuary

Monday, November 9, 2015

9:30am Disciple I Rm 216

9:30am Disciple IV Rm 219

6:15pm UMM Dinner & Meeting – C4C Fellowship Hall

7:00pm SPR Meeting Rm 217

7:30pm Adult Volleyball Heritage Hall Gym

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

4:30pm Lay Ministers Meeting Rm 114

6:30pm Grief Sharing Group Rm 219

6:30pm Aerobic Exercise Class Heritage Hall Gym

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

9:15am WOW – Weekly Oxygen for Women Rm 219

9:15am Disciple IV Rm 217

10:00am Faith Class Bridge Rm 114

5:00pm Chapel Communion Service Sanctuary

5:30pm Midweek Meal Fellowship Hall

6:15pm Midweek Program Fellowship Hall

6:15pm Montclair Blessing Bags Narthex

6:15pm Midweek Book Club Rm 114

6:15pm Children’s Choirs Various

6:30pm Disciple I Rm 219

6:30pm Disciple III Rm 217

7:00pm Choir Rehearsal Choir Rm 201

7:30pm Boy Scout Troop 77 Meeting Scout Hall

�ursday, November 12, 2015

9:30am Turban Ladies Rm 114

1:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep Kitchen

6:30pm Christian Believer Rm 217

7:00pm Evening WOW Parlor

8:00pm 9.35 Band Rehearsal Fellowship Hall

Friday, November 13, 2015

11:30am Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery Away

Wednesday, Nov. 11

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 4, 2016) are encouraged.

Menu for Nov. 11, 2015Honey Glazed Ham, Sweet Potato Sou�é, Green Peas, Rolls, Salad Bar, Homemade Pound Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream and Strawberries

5 to 5:45 p.m.

Chapel Communion5 to 5:30 p.m.

covenant

K through 5th Grade

Our Presence October 28, 2015Communion Chapel 33

11/1/15Our O�erings Received to date Needed to date $2,047,157.18 $2,059,779.72Over/Under ($12,622.54)

DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTSPledged to date: $6,339,979.59Given to date: $2,977,967.15

*************************************Record of Our Faithfulness

Our Presence November 1, 2015Church School 4668:30 Service 1389:35 Service 12411:00 Service 441Youth Fellowship 135Total Worship this Week 871

Honor and celebrate our veterans in a special Midweek program including memorabilia displays, packing care packages for troops, patriotic music, and more!

Wednesday, November 18 will be the last Midweek meal and program of the fall, and there will be an encore of “�anksgiving at Midweek.” We will hear short testimonies of gratitude from members of the congregation telling us what they are thankful for this holiday season. To sign up to give your short testimony of gratitude, contact Rev. Susan Allen Grady ([email protected] or 404-636-7558, ext. 212). �e menu will be our �anksgiving meal.

Support our Troops

Calling All Bakers!

We will help make care packages for troops serving around the world as we celebrate Veterans Day. Everyone can help make this a success by bringing in the following items by noon on Wednesday, Nov. 11: • Wet wipes, individually wrapped in foil packs (not gel bottles) • Body wipes in plastic pull-out containers • Disposable razors (men’s and women’s) • Lip balm • Dental floss • Toothbrushes • Foot powder • Beef jerky and sticks • Tins and packets of flavored coffee and cappuccino • Candy • Gum • Breath mints • Personal notes of encouragement and gratitudeAll items will be sorted and packed by the children on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Covenant Kids will meet in Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m.

Did you know our bread for communion is often baked by members of Oak Grove? We use a simple, easy recipe, and we need some new bakers to join the team! If you are interested, please contact Rev. Susan Allen Grady ([email protected]).

Veterans DayCelebration

Giving Thanks

OAK GROVE NEWS EXTRA

Andrew College is a two-year United Methodist college in Cuthbert, Georgia, o�ering a small, nurturing college environment helping students grow, mature, and prepare for their educational future. Preview Days are coming up November 14, January 30, March 19, and April 16. For more information visit www.andrewcollege.edu.

Oak Grove is Helpingto Start a New Church

Oak Grove is joining the Atlanta-Emory District in helping to launch a new church in Gwinnett County. �e name “�e Nett” is derived from the second half of the word Gwin-nett and from the idea of casting the net in Jesus’ call to be �shers of people. �e �rst launch service on October 18 went really well and the next worship service will be on November 15. Oak Grove will help with this second service by sending a team to help with set-up, hospital-ity, and take down. We will leave the church at 9:15 a.m. and return around 12:45 p.m. Worship at �e Nett is contemporary in style and will be held from 10 – 11 a.m. If you are interested in being a part of this support team on November 15, please contact Amy Morgan ([email protected]). Please keep the Nett and all the launch team in your prayers.

For the twentieth year, �e Episcopal Church of the Epiphany presents an exhibit of 300 nativity scenes from around the world December 5-6, 9-13. �e exhibit includes 300 crèches – from elegant to eccentric, from carved wood to volcanic ash. For more information, contact Epiphany (404-373-8338 or [email protected]) or visit www.epiphany.org.

Church Nativity Exhibit

Menu for November 11, 2015

Honey Glazed Ham, Sweet Potato Sou�é, Green Peas, Rolls, Salad Bar, Homemade Pound Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream and Strawberries

Name:_________________________

Phone:_________________________

Amount:________________________Reservation is for one week only.

Date:__________________________Standing reservation every weekthrough May 4, 2016:_____

Place a number in the space(s) below of the type of meal you wish to reserve:

Adult Meal ($8)______

Youth Meal, ages 12-18 ($7)______

Child Meal, ages 3-11 ($6)______

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 - $23.00.

FAMILY BUNDLE RATE: One adult and two or more children 11 years of age and under - $16.00.

Several lost and found items from the Barbecue will be held in the church o�ce for a brief time.

Lost and Found

Hosts Preview Days

In order to provide covered handicap accessbetween the Portico and Fellowship Hall, a temporary wooden shelter will be built connecting the two areas. �is structure will remain in place until we occupy the newbuilding. Cars will not be able to pull under the Portico and must pass outside the Portico to drop o� passengers. �is is another small sacri�ce necessary to help facilitate construction. �ank you for understanding.

If you would like the best view of what is taking place in the construction zone, go to the sanctuary and head toward the balcony. At the top of the south stairway to the balcony, you can look out the window and see the amazing progress that is taking place. �e building committee reports that the project is on budget and on schedule!

Construction Update

Today’s Worship Servants

Sound: (8:30) Billie Williams

O�ering Counters: Fred Andrieni, Kim Cody, Vicki Young

Ushers: Louis Barksdale, David Bell, Bill Berg, Jones Brewer, Mike Brooks, Barry Cox, Saxon Dasher, Judd Davis, Jack Ginn, Nic Ginn, Sonny McCoy, John McMillen, Hugh Means, Jonathan Merrill, Bob Pratt, Tim Ramsey, Bill Rembert, Michael Smith, Clayton Webster, Barbara Woolard, Hank WoolardAltar Guild: Linda Chambliss, Marilyn Counts, Sally Houghton, Mary Sydney McAllister, Regina Haynes

Children’s Church: Hollie Meglio, Vince Meglio

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

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

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

OUR CHURCH INFORMATION

Music Ministry – Ed Scruggs ext. 226Organist – Leanne Herrmann Youth Ministry 404-315-1135Dir. of Contemporary Worship – Atticus Hicks ext. 208

*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.