September 23, 2018 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

With its secret blend of faith and volunteers, the Oak Grove United Methodist Men’s annual Barbecue creates a uniquely rich experience. This special day in the mission of Oak Grove UMC is perfect for all who wish to serve and enjoy food and fellowship. While the hams baste and the stew simmers, the participants of the 57th Barbecue will marinate in the goodness of knowing they are supporting dozens of missions that support thousands who are in need. Oak Grove continues its great tradition of serving up pulled barbecue, baked goods, crafts, and books to raise funds for organizations whose goals are to change lives through discipleship in Jesus Christ.

You should have recently received your Barbecue tickets (8 adult and 2 child plates). Please sell those to friends and family members, and buy another set for yourself. Additional tickets are available in the church office or by contacting Clayton Webster (404-633-8955). Be on the lookout for the sign-up sheets in Grand Hall or online on the church website (ogumc.org). We need your help to make this a great event!

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, October 20, 2018.

Thank you in advance for your prayers and support.

Wallace MoremanChair, Oak Grove Barbecue

Saturday, October 20, 201811 am – 6 pm

57th Annual Oak Grove United Methodist Men

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

September 23, 2018 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Gathering Music Elegie Fauré/Williams

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

*Hymn of Praise God of Grace and God of Glory UMH 577

*A�rmation of Faith �e Apostles’ Creed Dr. Joseph McBrayer 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.

A Morning Prayer and �e Lord’s Prayer Dr. McBrayer 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 (8:30) I Love �ee, My Lord George Shearing

(11:00) I Will Praise You, O Lord Mark Patterson Music Makers Ms. Cathy Ethridge, Conductor Ms. Christine Brazeal, Assistant Conductor Ms. Leanne Herrmann, Accompanist

*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 Jesu, Jesu UMH 432 (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.)

Anthem Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed Craig Courtney Chancel Choir (Sacred Harp, LOVINGKINDNESS)

Alas! and did my Savior bleed, and did my Sovereign die? Would He devote that sacred headFor sinners such as I? Was it for crimes that I have done, He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! grace unknown! And love beyond degree! Well might the sun in darkness hide and shut his glories in, When Christ, the mighty Maker died for man the creature’s sin. �us might I hide my blushing face

while His dear cross appears; Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, and melt my eyes with tears.But drops of grief can ne’er repay the debt of love I owe. Here, Lord, I give myself away; ‘tis all that I can do.

Scripture Luke 10:25-37 Mr. James Trotti �e Word of God for the people of God. �anks be to God.

Sermon Won’t You Be My Neighbor: Dr. Ethridge Who Is My Neighbor?

Response Dr. McBrayer

*Sending Hymn Christ for the World We Sing UMH 568 (�ose who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.)

*Benediction Dr. Ethridge

Postlude Alleluia! Sing to Jesus David Moklebust Wesley Ringers

*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.

This Week’s Activities

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Sunday, September 23, 2018 8:00am Blood Drive Bloodmobile Side Parking Lot 9:30am Coffee Fellowship Grand Hall 4:30pm Youth Choir Rm 218 5:30pm Youth Fellowship Youth Hall 5:30pm Disciple 2 (Howard) Rm 203

Monday, September 24, 2018 9:30am Disciple 4 (Hicks) Rm 20310:00am Church Bridge Rm 101 7:00pm Church Council Mtg. Rm 207–Conference Room 7:30pm Adult Volleyball Heritage Hall Gym

Tuesday, September 25, 201810:30am UMW Akin Circle Rm 101 6:30pm Scouting Troop 77 Scout Hall 6:30pm Grief Recovery Group Rm 238

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 9:30am Disciple 2 (Veres) Rm 203 9:30am Wednesday Morning Women’s Group Rm 238 9:30am MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers Rm 135 5:00pm Midweek Communion Service Sanctuary 5:00pm Covenant Kids Rm 223 5:30pm Midweek Meal Fellowship Hall 6:15pm Blessing Bags Youth Lobby 6:15pm Midweek Program Fellowship Hall 6:15pm Go Forth Women's Devotional Group Rm 131 6:15pm Children’s Choirs Various 6:15pm Midweek Book Club Rm 102 6:30pm Jesus In the Gospels (Disciple) Rm 205 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 7:00pm Young Adult Bible Study (YABS) Rm T01 8:00pm 9.35 Band Rehearsal Fellowship Hall

Thursday, September 27, 201810:30am Memories Café Rm 10110:00am Prayers & Squares Quilt Ministry Rm T11 1:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep Kitchen

Friday, September 28, 201812:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery Away

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September 23, 2018

WARM UpSUNDAY

Cold weather is right around the corner. Let’s make sure our neighbors have warm winter clothes. We invite you to donate new or gently used warm clothing in all sizes – coats, jackets, sweaters, gloves, caps, scarves, socks, blankets, etc. – in good condi-tion. Bring items on Sunday September 23 before worship and place them in one of the bins. Bins are available in the portico where items can be left in advance.

Meet in Fellowship Hall Sunday, Septem-ber 23, at 10:30 a.m. if you’d like to help sort and compile the donations for local missions.

The Trustees approved the sealcoat and striping of the parking lot on the north side of the building as part of routine mainte-nance. With the addition of new space, our Facilities Management Team – staff and Trustees – initiated an improved scheduled maintenance plan to keep all of the build-ings and parking lots in good condition.

UNDERBRUSH CLEARING The Building Committee is clearing the undergrowth on the north side of our parking lot to prepare the ground for fenced green space. The fencing will be installed in 2019, but the prep work is underway now.

PARKING LOT SURFACED

Foster Care Ministry Informational MeetingOctober 1, 2018 Oak Grove partners with the United Methodist Children’s Home to recruit foster families and to support foster families because we believe that all children deserve a loving home. To learn more about how you can become a foster family or how you can support current foster families through meals, babysitting, and other services, please attend an informational meeting on Monday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at the Children’s Home Offices (1967 Lakeside Parkway#400, Tucker, GA 30084). Register today for this exciting event at www.fosterRSVP.com. For more information, contact Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org).

September 238 a.m. – 1 p.m.

BloodDrive

Stop by the bloodmobile in the north parking lot to give the gift of life. Donors should be age 17 or older (16 with parent permission), and eat and drink well before donating. Each donation can save up to three lives.

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

September 23, 2018 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Gathering Music Elegie Fauré/Williams

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

*Hymn of Praise God of Grace and God of Glory UMH 577

*A�rmation of Faith �e Apostles’ Creed Dr. Joseph McBrayer 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.

A Morning Prayer and �e Lord’s Prayer Dr. McBrayer 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 (8:30) I Love �ee, My Lord George Shearing

(11:00) I Will Praise You, O Lord Mark Patterson Music Makers Ms. Cathy Ethridge, Conductor Ms. Christine Brazeal, Assistant Conductor Ms. Leanne Herrmann, Accompanist

*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.

Oak Grove Memorials

IN MEMORYTO THE ACOLYTE FUND IN MEMORY OF Bill Hansard by John & Amy McMillen

TO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF Martha Deming by Matt Baldwin Christopher Stanton Nicholas West Law Firm of Deming Parker Hoffman Campbell & Daly, LLC

TO THE MOBILE SOUP KITCHEN IN MEMORY OF Mildred Schrepple by Marcia Baynes

SUNDAY SCHOOLSundays: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Youth Hall

YOUTH CHOIR Sundays: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Choir Room - 218

YOUTH FELLOWSHIPSundays: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Youth Hall

HIGH SCHOOL D-GROUPS Various Times and Locations

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57th Annual Oak Grove Barbecue: Saturday, October 20

The 57th annual Oak Grove Barbecue will be held on Saturday, October 20, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ten tickets were mailed to each Oak Grove household recently. Those who buy or sell all ten tickets in advance will receive a free ticket. Watch for this mailing which contains information about the Barbecue and how you can help ensure its success. Please consider buying all your tickets and distributing them to your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. All proceeds benefit over 25 different church and mission causes. The Barbecue is a great day for the community as well as the church. We need nearly 500 volunteers to make the Barbe-cue a success. Volunteer sign-up is now available both manually and online. Additional information will be available in the coming weeks. Barbecue questions may be directed to either Chair Wallace Moreman (770-309-6688) or Clayton Webster (404-633-8955).

UMW Crafts Sale and Bazaar Our annual Craft Sale will be coming to our UMM Barbecue. We hope that many of our talented church members are planning ahead and working on crafts which will be sold at the Barbecue. All proceeds go to local missions. We welcome all kinds of arts and crafts and appreciate our talented members sharing their beautiful creations. We also welcome vintage jewelry and gift items in good condition. If you have some items that you would like for us to pick up before October 20, we will be happy to do so. Please call: Barbara Adams (404-325-4373), Dale Miller (404-633-7917), Tara Merritt-Merchant (678-642-6492), Jane Miller (404-831-2677), or Barbara Woolard (678-477-6226). Thank you in advance for participating in this wonderful outreach project of our church. – UMW Craft Sale Committee

UMW Bake Sale We are requesting your baked goods for our annual UMW Bake Sale which will be held at the Barbecue. Brownies and cookies should be pre-packaged with 2 or 4 pieces in each bag, depending on the size. Cakes should be covered with a transparent wrap but not pre-priced. All baked goods may be dropped off in Fellowship Hall any time after 9:30 a.m. on October 20. Proceeds support our local missions. For more information, contact Michele Riedford (404-271-7273). Thanks for your support!

Barbecue Meals for the HomeboundOak Grove members have two opportunities to pay it forward at this year’s barbecue.• Donate one (or more) prepaid barbecue ticket to provide a meal. Tickets can be donated in the church office.• Deliver a meal to one of our homebound members on the day of the barbecue.For more information, contact Anita Adair (404-315-0283 or anita.adair@choa.org).

Friends of the Library Book SaleWe are accepting book donations for the annual Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Barbecue. Please deliver paperbacks in bags and hardbacks in manageable boxes. Donations may be brought to the Portico and will not be accepted after October 8. Due to space constraints, we cannot accept magazines, textbooks or encyclopedias. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase inventory for our church Library. Please contact Anne Patterson (404-982-0225) with questions or to help with this year’s sale. Thank you in advance for your support. – Library Committee

Join us for our United Methodist Men’s Fellowship and find out first hand. Featured speakers include a host of crew chiefs, fire tenders, slaw makers, book sellers, and craft people. We’ll share stories, photos, and meaningful moments from 56 years of heavenly barbecue served up by some of Oak Grove’s finest. We will also have our 2018 Oak Grove BBQ t-shirts on sale, so be the first one in your Sunday school class to show your colors.Our delicious menu includes homemade chili, baked potato, salad bar, apple pie, and beverage for $8.00.Make reservations online (www.ogumc.org), by phone 404-636-7558, in your Sunday School class, or at any of the sign up sheets available throughout the church. Deadline to sign up is noon Friday, October 5.

OAK GROVE Monday,October 86:15 p.m.Fellowship Hall

Have you ever wondered what it takes to throw a barbecue for 5000?

We are excited to kick off Confirmation for the 2018-19 school year! All confir-mands, parents, and Friends in Faith should meet in Grand Hall at Noon where lunch will be provided. After lunch, parents and Friends in Faith will take part in an informational meeting while the confirmands attend their first class.

C O N F I R M A T I O N

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Norman CarricoSeptember 16, 2018

In the Hospital…Joe Hines – DeKalb MedicalMarjorie Lawler – EmoryJeannine Nash – DeKalb Medical

New to Care Facilities….Louise Delk-Pruitt Healthcare BrookhavenGordon Vining – Alto Senior Living

Families Currently Fostering…The Hardy Family

Continued Prayers... Annie Ruth Anderson, Brittany Andrieni, Jeanine Andrews, Flo Baker, Bill Barnette, Sara Bowles, Keren Clay, Liz Darden, Steve Deitrich, Jack Gilbert, Jim Golden, Charlie Hamilton, Ryan Hawkins, Jim Hicks, Louise Hurst, Suzanne Lomas, Mary Sydney McAllister, Cindy Mynatt, Jeannine Nash, Laura Palmer, Sadie Rambler, Emma Rary, Jane Ray, Gladys Rhodes, Mary Dell Robert, Ray Roper, June Row, Chloe Schoeffler, Elizabeth Schroeder, Marilyn Self, Ann Shirk, Karen Smith, Barbara Spratte, Chick Sward, Paul Tuggle, Al Walker, Jane Webster, Rob White, Billie Williams, 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, Major Rick Larango, 1LT Thomas E. Penland, Cdr. Andrew Pruiett, Col. Janet Seufert

Children’sBible Study

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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 24, 2019) are encouraged.

Menu for September 26, 2018Lasagna, Sautéed Zucchini, Garlic Toast, Salad Bar, Peach Cobbler with Ice Cream

5 - 7 p.m. Nursery open Room 134

9/17/18Our Offerings Received to date Needed to date $1,806,256.18 $1,867,361.87Over/Under ($61,105.69)

DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTSPhase 2 Given to date: $2,334,279.53

Our Presence September12, 2018Midweek Communion 30

Our Presence September 16, 2018Church School 391 8:30 Service 136 9:35 Service 30011:00 Service 399 5:30 Youth Fellowship 104Total Worship this Week 969

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Amount:_________________________ ❏ Reservation is for September 26 ❏ Standing ReservationPlace a number in the space(s) below of the type of meal you wish to reserve:Adult Meal ($8)______Youth Meal, ($7) ages 12-18 ______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) – OR – One adult and two or more children 11 years of age or under ($16).

MIDWEEK RESERVATION

6:15 p.m. Program

Memory Café has a new name! We have changed the name of our group to Memories Café because, while our focus is to be a social outlet for persons with dementia and their caregivers, we realized that much of our time together is spent discussing histories and family memories from years gone by. We typically have a topic for each meeting, but it is only a suggestion and conversations frequently go in other directions. If you, or someone you know, would like to join us, we meet the 4th Thursday of each month, beginning September 27, at 10 a.m. in room 103. Feel free to come late or leave early. All are welcome. For more information, call Janet Ballard (770-490-4005).

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It is our responsibility to care for the earth and continuously seek to maintain its sacred balance. Gail Gunnells and Grace Rembert, two members from Oak Grove’s Creation Steward-ship Committee, will bring practical information about taking care of God’s creation. Codi Norred from GIPL will offer an overview of DeKalb County’s recycling practices and show us how to recycling difficult items.

Oak Grove Food Services is currently lookingfor a part-time dishwasher/ kitchen assistant for approximately 16 hours per week. No experience necessary, but must pass background check and candidate be able to follow health and safety regulations for food service operations. Interested persons should contact Mr. Dale Smith at (404 636-7558 or dsmith@ogumc.org).

These topics will be addressed: • Home Safety including burglary and neighborhood crime • Car safety • Credit Card safety • Identity theft • Solicitations by phone or email • Scams for SeniorsEveryone is invited! Lunch is $8.00 at the door and reservations are necessary. Please call the church office, sign up on one of the clipboards placed inside the building, or sign up online (ogumc.org).Bring a friend!

Speaker: Al Fowler, Public Education Specialist, DeKalb County Police Services

Lunch BunchSenior Safety in the Home and CommunityTuesday, October 2, 201811:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hall

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Creation Care and Recycling with Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL) Codi Norred, GIPL

Cheryl JenkinsKevin McKoy

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 Penland, Avery Severt, Bill Spinks, Mike Ulven, Bob Varnadoe, Brian Wagner, Bob Walton, John Weatherford, Hank Williams

Altar Guild: Diane Young

Children’s Church: Allison White and Kate Jay

Submitting Articlesto the Oak Grove News:

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to the Oak Grove News. This will enable your article to appear in the following week’s bulletin.

Send items to oakgrovenews@ogumc.org. Articles will run TWO times and may be edited for

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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., (dosteen@ogumc.org or 404-636-7558 ext.221)

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

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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 Modern Worship ext. 208

Our Pastors

8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:35 a.m. Sunday School Various 9:35 a.m. Modern Worship Fellowship Hall10:40 a.m. Sunday School Ends11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary

Our Worship Times