February 2, 2020 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

February/March Welcome and assist new refuge family Furnish an apartment and provide English tutoring to a family

March 15 UMCOR Health Kits Create health kits for UMCOR to distribute after disasters

April 26 Diaper Drive Collect diapers for United Methodist Children’s Home and C4C

June 16, 17, 22, 23 Smart Lunch, Smart KidJuly 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 Pack 6000 lunches for children

July 5 – 26 School Supply Drive Collect School supplies for children at Montclair Elementary July Roatan Mission Trip Construction of a small home for a family

August 22 Feed My Starving Children Pack 150,000 meals for children around the world

October 4 Warm Up Sunday Collect coats, hats, gloves, and scarves

October 2 – 4 Hinton Mission Trip Provide home repairs for low income seniors A great first mission trip for families with kids 5th grade and up.

October 24 It’s Spooky to be Hungry Food Collection Neighborhood food collection

November 15 – Dec. 15 Angel Tree Christmas Gift Ministry Provide gifts for 300 children and teens

MISSION EVENTS 2020Sharing God’s love...Meeting real needs

Oak Grove’s Serving Ministry has a full slate of mission events planned for 2020. These events are in addition to the ongoing missions of the church like Blessings Bags and Mobile Soup Kitchen, as well as the missions sponsored by other groups within the church. We encourage you to mark your calendar now and plan to participate in these special mission opportunities.

8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIPFebruary 2, 2020 Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Gathering Music A Winter Landscape Kevin Clark Davis

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

Prelude Praise to the Lord Richard Williamson

*Hymn of Praise All Creatures of Our God and King UMH 62 Stanzas 1-4, 7

*A�rmation of Faith 1 Corinthians 15:1-6; Colossians 1:15-20 (8:30) Dr. Amy Morgan (11:00) Dr. McBrayer �is is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved: Christ died for our sins, was buried, was raised on the third day, and appeared �rst to the women, then to Peter and the Twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We believe Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One of God, the �rstborn of all creation, the �rstborn from the dead, in whom all things hold together, in whom the fullness of God was pleased to dwell by the power of the Spirit. Christ is the head of the body, the church, and by the blood of the cross reconciles all things to God. Amen.

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

Epistle Lesson 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Mr. Dan Riedford �e Word of God for the people of God. �anks be to God.

Duet Serenade Joseph Haydn Dr. Kellie Rose, Flute; Ms. Leanne Herrmann, Piano

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 Salut d’Amour Edward Elgar Dr. Rose, Flute; Ms. Herrmann, Piano

*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 Blest Are �ey TFWS 2155(At the 11:00 a.m. service, children in Pre-K and Kindergarten are invited to leave for

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

Anthem (11:00) Blessed Are �ey Jack Noble White Chancel Choir

Scripture Matthew 5:1-12 Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitts �e Word of God for the people of God. �anks be to God.

Sermon You Have Heard It Said, But I Say: Dr. LaRocca-Pitts You Are Blessed

Holy CommunionA Service of Word and Table II See Insert �e sacrament of communion is a sign and means of receiving God's grace. �erefore communion, like grace itself, is available to all people without regard to age, church membership status, relationship to Oak Grove, or denominational a�liation. �e table belongs to God, so all are welcome. �ere is a mobile station for worshipers who prefer to be served in their seats. If you prefer gluten-free elements, please go to the station to the left of the pulpit. You are always welcome to choose any station by simply walking to the station of your choice. Once you receive the bread, please dip it in the grape juice in the chalice. In our tradition worshipers do not drink from the chalice. After receiving communion you may kneel at the chancel to pray or return to your seat.

*Sending Hymn God of Love and God of Power UMH 578 (�ose who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.)

*Benediction Dr. LaRocca-Pitts

*Postlude Triumph and �anksgiving Franklin Ritter

*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.

8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIPFebruary 2, 2020 Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Gathering Music A Winter Landscape Kevin Clark Davis

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

Prelude Praise to the Lord Richard Williamson

*Hymn of Praise All Creatures of Our God and King UMH 62 Stanzas 1-4, 7

*A�rmation of Faith 1 Corinthians 15:1-6; Colossians 1:15-20 (8:30) Dr. Amy Morgan (11:00) Dr. McBrayer �is is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved: Christ died for our sins, was buried, was raised on the third day, and appeared �rst to the women, then to Peter and the Twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We believe Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One of God, the �rstborn of all creation, the �rstborn from the dead, in whom all things hold together, in whom the fullness of God was pleased to dwell by the power of the Spirit. Christ is the head of the body, the church, and by the blood of the cross reconciles all things to God. Amen.

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

Epistle Lesson 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Mr. Dan Riedford �e Word of God for the people of God. �anks be to God.

Duet Serenade Joseph Haydn Dr. Kellie Rose, Flute; Ms. Leanne Herrmann, Piano

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 Salut d’Amour Edward Elgar Dr. Rose, Flute; Ms. Herrmann, Piano

NEWSOak

Grove

February 2, 2020

This Week’s Activities

Sunday, February 2, 2020 8:15am Nursery Opens Rm 123 8:30am Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:00am Breakfast Fellowship Grand Hall 9:30am Sunday School Various10:30am Youth and Children’s Sunday School Ends10:45am Modern Worship Fellowship Hall11:00am Traditional Worship Sanctuary 2:30pm Drama Ministry Rehearsal Rm 223 Monday, February 3, 2020 7:30pm Adult Volleyball Heritage Hall Gym 7:30pm Drama Ministry Rehearsal Rm 223

Tuesday, February 4, 2020 11:30am Lunch Bunch Fellowship Hall 6:30pm Grief Sharing Group Rm 238 7:30pm Drama Ministry Rehearsal Rm 223 7:30pm Scouting Troops 77 and 177 Scout Hall

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 9:30am Disciple 3: Remember Who You Are Rm 205 9:30am MOPS: Mothers of PreSchoolers Youth Hall 5:00pm Midweek Communion Service Rm 103 5:00pm Midweek Youth Activities Youth Hall 5:00pm Acorn Ringers, Children’s Bell Choir Rm 222 5:30pm Midweek Meal Fellowship Hall 6:15pm Midweek Program Fellowship Hall 6:15pm Blessing Bags Youth Lobby 6:15pm Children’s Choirs Various 6:15pm Youth Midweek Activities Youth Hall 6:15pm Go Forth Women's Devotional Group Rm 239 6:30pm Christian Believer Rm 205 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Rm 218 8:00pm Modern Band Rehearsal Fellowship Hall

Thursday, February 6, 2020 9:30am Turban Ladies Rm 102 1:00pm Mobile Soup Preparation Kitchen 7:00pm Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Rm 205 7:00pm WOW – Women’s Bible Study Rm 101 7:30pm Drama Ministry Rehearsal Rm 223

Friday, February 7, 202012:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery Away 7:30pm Drama Ministry Rehearsal Rm 223

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Go behind the scenes with Bob Unger and the cast to preview the upcoming production of Peter Pan. See what goes on in producing a play at Oak Grove. Menu: lasagna, mixed vegetables, salad, garlic toast, cherry pie, and beverage. Price is $9.00. Deadline for reservations is noon on Friday, February 7. Sign up online (ogumc.org), by phone (404-636-7558), or on a signup sheet. Dinner is served at 6:15 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. After the program, play practice begins at 7:15. Onlookers welcome!Visit Neverland, a place where you never grow up.

For the past 5 years our congregation and the Atlanta Community has supported our Youth Choir’s Music Mission Golf Tourna-ment. Whether through a personal gift, sponsorship of a hole, or playing in a foursome, your support allows our youth to represent Oak Grove and our God in a special way through a music mission tour. This year’s tour will be my last and the choir is taking an incredible trip to Washington DC, NY, CT, Annapolis, MD, and Charlotte, NC. The following is information regarding this tournament. We look forward to seeing you again this year or to having you join us for the first time. – Edgar Scruggs, Director of Music

Includes: round of golf, range balls, lunch, and prizes. Put your teams together, and let’s have a fun day of golf. Where: Smoke Rise CC When: Sunday, March 8 Time: 1 p.m. Shotgun Start Cost: $125.00 per player Mulligans: $10.00 each (limit 2) Sponsor a Hole: $200.00All information regarding registration can be found online (ogumc.org) or by calling Sandee Edmondson in the church office(404-636-7558).

GOLFMusic Mission

InvitationalTOURNAMENT

Lunch BunchAre you frustrated with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Come to Lunch Bunch on February 4, and find out how to use them. Don’t forget: BRING YOUR DEVICE TO THE MEETING. Remember…just because it doesn't work, doesn't mean it is useless.

Make reservations online (ogumc.org), by phone (404-636-7558) or on a clipboard at the Portico Welcome Desk. The cost of lunch is $9.00 to be paid at the door.

Souper Bowl of Caring: "Empowers youth and unites communities around the time of the Big Game to help those in need."

On Sunday, February 2, the Confirmation class of 2020 will hold soup pots before and after all three services, asking for a monetary donation. All donations will go to support local missions in our community.

Sunday, March 8, 2020

Grades 6 through 12

Spiritual Life RetreatMarch 20-22, 2020 Camp Glisson Middle School Students Contact Bryan for more information (bbontrager@ogumc.org).

Oak Grove HonorariumsTO THE BUILDING FUND IN HONOR OF Glenn Ethridge by JC & Leslie McBee

TO THE MISSIONS FUND IN HONOR OF Ding & Lilyc Lau by Carol Bates

In 1954 a boy who could fly landed on the stage on Broadway. In the sixty-six years since then he hasn't aged a day! On Febru-ary 20, 21, and 22, he will fly from Neverland to the stage in Oak Grove's Fellowship Hall. Will you be there to watch? Tickets for this Tony-Award winning musical will be on sale Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings, and in the Portico during weekdays ($15). Childcare for children 5 and under is available for the Saturday matinee by reservation (nursery@ogumc.org).

Oak Grove MemorialsTO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF Charlie Hamilton by Claud & Eloise Pounds Ed Ramsey by Linda Sward Marion Smith by Claud & Eloise Pounds

TO THE CEMETERY FUND IN MEMORY OF Marion Smith by Jim & Dot Smith

Our next Youth Fellowship will be on Sunday, February 9. We hope to see you there.

Registration closes on Sunday, February 2 (ogumc.org/youth).

Thursday, February 20 7:30 p.m.Friday, February 21 7:30 p.m.Saturday, February 22 3:00 p.m.

There will be no Youth Fellowship

on Sunday, February 2, due to the Super Bowl.

ConfirmationConfirmation class will meet Sunday, February 9, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in Youth Hall.

The Christian Fellowship Class invites everyone to a special talk by

Dr. Andrew ZangwillSunday, Feb.16,9:30 a.m., Room 201Dr. Zangwill has directed the adult education at Atlanta's Ahavath Achim synagogue for the past sixteen years. The topic of his lesson is Idolatry.

Help Welcome aNew Refugee Family

Donate furniture, kitchen items, and more.Sign-up using the link at www.ogumc.org to

volunteer to help with tutoring or to donate items.

Turbans with a Heart is a ministry that makes turbans for cancer patients who have lost hair due to chemotherapy. Begun in 2001 by the women of the Seekers Sunday School Class, this ministry has made and donated over 5,000 turbans through DeKalb Medical Center, Emory Hospital, and the VA hospital. The group meets the first Thursday of eachmonth from 10 a.m. to12 p.m. in room 102, and welcomes new members. For more information, contact Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org).

Turbans with a Hear�In preparation for tornado season, our United Methodist Disaster Ministry is offering opportunities for church members to be trained on how to be early respond-ers. Early Response Team members come in after first responders and assist with debris clean-up and offer caring relation-ships to those affected. Training will be offered in the Atlanta area on the following days: February 8, February 22, February 29, and March 7. Cost is $20. For more information or to sign up, please contact Amy (amorgan@ogumc.org).

Disaster Ministry Training

When: Saturday, February 8, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.What: Bowling and PizzaWho: 3rd Graders Only!Where: Bowling at Midtown Bowl then lunch at Fellini’s Pizza.Parent Drop off: Church PorticoParent Pick up: Fellini’s Pizza Don’t forget to wear socks!!!Cost: $15 per child RSVP: (ogumc.org) by Thursday, Feb. 6.

Hey thirdgraders,

let’s gobowling!

PLEASE PRAY FOR

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

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

Menu for February 5, 2020Spaghetti, Garlic Toast, Broccoli, Salad Bar, Klondike Bars

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

Our Presence January 22, 2019Midweek Communion 32

1/26/2020Our Offerings Received to date Needed to date $248,086.59 $185,040.52Over/Under $63,046.07

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Name:__________________________

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Amount:_________________________ ❏ Reservation is for February 5 ❏ Standing ReservationPlace a number in the space(s) below of the type of meal you wish to reserve:

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

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

MIDWEEK RESERVATION

New to Care Facilities…Eugenia Pierson – Budd TerraceTad Day – Manor Care

Families Currently Fostering…Hardy Family

Continued Prayers...Annie Ruth Anderson, Gib Armstrong, Ken Butts, Lisa Callaway, Jayme Cartmill, Kay Childs, Keren Clay, Betty Coleman, Jill Cook, Jean Cox, Nancy Crovatt, Marijo Culwell, Liz Darden, Nancy Dickey, Glenn Ethridge, Martin Feild, Olivia Frey, Janet Harber, Bonnie Hoyt, Jeanette James, Wayne Lester, Mike Long, Margaret Lowe, Cammie McCarvey, Nan McMahan, Mary Ann McMichael, Michael Meschi, Cindy Mynatt, Barbara Naish, Jeannine Nash, Elaine Noe, Elizabeth Pentecost, Jane Ray, Gladys Rhodes, June Row, Linda Lee Saye, Debbie Seligman, Ed Seufert, Ann Shirk, Karen Smith, Kirby Smith, Hodgson Thomas, Al Walker, Clayton Webster, Jane Webster, Bill Whatley, Rob White, George Wilkerson, Bruce Wilkinson, Bill Wolfe, Denise Wood, Gene Worth

Serving in Our Armed Forces...Cadet Alex Burgess, Chief Petty Officer Steven Jones, Major Rick Larango, 1LT Thomas E. Penland, Cdr. Andrew Pruiett, Pvt. Charlie Ulven

Recent Baptism...We celebrate the baptism of Chandler David Howell on January 26, 2020. This child has been initiated into Christ's holy church and the Oak Grove family!

Sympathy...Oak Grove extends its deepest sympathy to... ...Melinda Jones on the death of her mother, Jo Ann Campbell, on 1/22/2020.

Our Presence January 26, 2020Church School 388Children's Church 24 8:30 Service 12010:45 Service (including Honduras Mission Team) 35311:00 Service (including those on Children’s Retreat) 4125:30 Youth Fellowship 98Worship this Week 1015

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6:15 p.m. | Fellowship Hall

Rolling Down Highway 11

Dinner reservations must be made by noon Monday, February 3 , (404-636-7558 or ogumc.org).

Exploring Georgia's Longest State Route

VBS Directors: Hollie Meglio (hlanding@usa.net) and Elizabeth Hathcock (elizabeth.m.hathcock@gmail.com)Registration for both camps begins March 1.

June 15-19, 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Ages: Rising Pre-K through completed 5th grade students with special needs.Camp Director: Cathy Ethridge (cathyethridge@comcast.net)

Mark Your Calendars!

Oak Grove United Methodist Church

Vacation Bible School 2020June 1 – 5 9 a.m. – Noon

Ages: Completed Pre-K through 5th grade

The Young Children’s School is in need of substitute teachers. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Meredith Dunn (mdunn@ogumc.org).

Substitute Teachers Needed

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

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

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

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

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

Our Worship Times

Today’s Worship Servants for Traditional

Sound: Stan Taylor

Usher Captain for January: John Hancock

Ushers: John Adams, Janet Ballard, John Ballard, Kim Cody, Kelly Ewing, Haydn Fusia, Clint Ginn, John Hancock, Joseph Hancock, Sherry Hancock, Zoe Hicks, Tim Lott, Dan Riedford, Tom Schubert, Dot Smith, Jim Smith, Roger Toebben, Kurt Travis, Lillian Travis, Bill Widmayer

Altar Guild: Randee Cook, Sally Houghton, Meredith Lee, Becky Mynatt, Brenda Toebben

Children’s Church: Tracie Maloney and Sharon Rhodes

Today’s Worship Servants for Modern

Sound/AV: Taylor Pendley, Billie Williams

Usher Captain: Greg Casarella

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

Children’s Church: Tracie Maloney and Sharon Rhodes

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