July 17, 2016 NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

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

July 17, 2016 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost(Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.)

Gathering Music Berceuse Robert Powell

Welcome and Announcements Rev. Susan Allen Grady(In preparation for worship, please silence all cell phones.)

*Call to Worship Dr. Amy Morgan �e church is of God, and will be preserved to the end of time, for the conduct of worship and the due administration of God’s Word and Sacraments, the maintenance of Christian fellowship and discipline, the edi�cation of believers, and the conversion of the world. All, of every age and station, stand in need of the means of grace which it alone supplies.

*Hymn of Praise Lead On, O King Eternal UMH 580

*A�rmation of Faith UMH 884 Mr. Andy Webb

We believe in the one God, creator and sustainer of all things, Father of all nations, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love. We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the �esh, our teacher, example, and Redeemer, the Savior of the world. We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort, and for strength. We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer, and in grace equal to every need. We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the su�cient rule both of faith and of practice. We believe in the church, those who are united in the living Lord for the purpose of worship and service. We believe in the reign of God as the divine will realized in human society, and in the family of God, where we are all brothers and sisters. We believe in the �nal triumph of righteousness and in the life everlasting. Amen.

A Morning Prayer and �e Lord’s Prayer Mr. Webb 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.

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

July 17, 2016 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost(Please complete and pass the red friendship pad at this time.)

Gathering Music Berceuse Robert Powell

Welcome and Announcements Rev. Susan Allen Grady(In preparation for worship, please silence all cell phones.)

*Call to Worship Dr. Amy Morgan �e church is of God, and will be preserved to the end of time, for the conduct of worship and the due administration of God’s Word and Sacraments, the maintenance of Christian fellowship and discipline, the edi�cation of believers, and the conversion of the world. All, of every age and station, stand in need of the means of grace which it alone supplies.

*Hymn of Praise Lead On, O King Eternal UMH 580

*A�rmation of Faith UMH 884 Mr. Andy Webb

We believe in the one God, creator and sustainer of all things, Father of all nations, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love. We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the �esh, our teacher, example, and Redeemer, the Savior of the world. We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort, and for strength. We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer, and in grace equal to every need. We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the su�cient rule both of faith and of practice. We believe in the church, those who are united in the living Lord for the purpose of worship and service. We believe in the reign of God as the divine will realized in human society, and in the family of God, where we are all brothers and sisters. We believe in the �nal triumph of righteousness and in the life everlasting. Amen.

A Morning Prayer and �e Lord’s Prayer Mr. Webb 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.

*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.

Our Tithes & O�erings (8:30) A Sacred Contemplation David Paxton

(11:00) My Tribute Andraé Crouch 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.

*Hymn of Preparation We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations UMH 569 (At the 11:00 a.m. service, children are invited to come forward during the hymn.)

Children’s Time (11:00) Ms. Kim Cody(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) My Tribute Andraé Crouch Steve Paek, Tenor

(11:00) Grant Me True Courage, Lord J.S. Bach Chancel Choir

Scripture Acts 28:23-30 Ms. Ann Marney

�e Word of God for the people of God.

�anks be to God.

Sermon Acts: A Growing Church Dr. Morgan Continues with Courage

*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. Morgan

*Postlude God of Grace and God of Glory arr. John Innes

Oak Grove welcomes Luke Lindsay, guest conductor

It's Time to Joina Disciple Bible Study!

OAK GROVE NEWSJuly 17, 2016

�e "Find Your Connection" event will take place Sunday, August 14, from 9-9:30 and 10:30-11:15 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. �ere will be booths set up for various opportunities at Oak Grove to get more involved in discipleship. From greeting and welcoming others to church on Sundays to intensive Bible studies during the week, there is something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a monthly, weekly, or more occasional level of involvement, there are many ways to connect with people and grow in your faith at the same time. Mark your calendar now and plan to attend this fun and informative event!

Find Your Connection Event on August 14

ConnectionFind Your

In addition to gently used bookbags and school uniforms, Oak Grove will collect school supplies for Montclair Elementary School during the month of July.

Collection bins will be available in the Portico and in Fellowship Hall from Sunday, July 10 until Sunday, July 31. Review the list below to see what is required for Montclair, make your purchases, and place the supplies in the collection bins.

Supplies to be collected: (must be new unless otherwise indicated), School uniforms (freshly washed, outgrown uniforms - white and navy, khakis), Bookbags (new or gently used and freshly washed), Composition books, Binders (1.5 inch white), Colored pencils, Pencils (#2), Crayons, Glue sticks, Scissors, Construction paper, Sticky notes, Erasers, Hand soap, Wipes, Kleenex, Copy paper, Band aids. For more information, contact Mark or Sharon Spears (maspears@bellsouth.net).

Collecting School Suppliesfor Kids Close to Home

If you're interested in getting to know a small group of people better, and can set aside an hour or two on a weekly or biweekly basis throughout the next school year, consider becoming a covenant group leader! You'll have help choosing studies and your main job is to coordinate a time and place for people to meet who want to deepen their faith and spend time togeth-er. Contact Dusty or Angela Scha�ner for more information (dlscha�ner@gmail.com or adscha�ner@gmail.com).

Leaders Needed

covenantgroups

�is fall we will o�er 5 options for Disciple Bible Study:

Disciple 1: Becoming Disciples through Bible Study – a survey of the entire Bible. Class meets weekly on Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11:30 a.m., facilitated by Stephanie Byrne.

Disciple 1: weekly on Sunday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m., facilitated by Cli� Howard. Disciple 1 x 2: bi-weekly on Wednesday nights (New Testament only), 6:30-8:30 p.m., facilitated by Ruth Primm.

Disciple 2: Into the Word, Into the World – an in-depth study of Genesis, Exodus, Luke, and Acts. Class meets weekly on Monday mornings, 9:30-11:45 a.m., facilitated by Zoe Hicks and Carrie Kroll.

Disciple 4: Under the Tree of Life – an in-depth study of the wisdom writings of the Old Testament (i.e. Ecclesiastes) and the writings of John in the New Testament (including Revela-tion) weekly on Wednesday nights, 6:30-8:30 p.m., facilitated by Mark Byrne and Bill Rose. Each participant will need a Bible (study Bible is most helpful) and a student manual ($43). Scholarship manuals are available. For more information or to register, contact Rev. Susan Allen Grady (sallengrady@ogumc.org, 404-636-7558).

All Disciple classes will begin the week of August 28.

Make a Meal �is Summer!Enjoy the feeling of a warm home-cooked meal? Would you like to share that feeling with others? �is summer, the Nurture Committee is looking for volunteers to cook meals for church members in times of illness or grief. Sign up to take a meal this summer based on your schedule. For more information, please contact Hollie Meglio (404-557--8673 or hlanding@usa.net) or sign up using the link on the weekly congregational email.

Tuesday, August 2, 201610 a.m. – 2 p.m.

to Eat, Shop, and Enjoy

Ponce City Market

Lunch Bunch will visit

Formerly the Regional Headquarters for Sears, Roebuck & Co.

Arrive at Oak Grove Church parking lot no later than 9:30 a.m. for a 10 a.m. departure by church bus. Everyone is asked to team up with one or more people to walk around, shop, and have lunch in the place of your choice at approximately 11:30 (food costs range from $15 upward, depending on your choices). Walk and shop some more after lunch, then gather at the buses at 1 p.m. to leave Ponce City Market at 1:30 p.m. and return to OGUMC no later than 2 p.m. (Lots of walking with places to sit down.)

Make reservations by Sunday, July 31 on the Oak Grove website (www.ogumc.org), in the church o�ce (404-636-7558), or by signing the list in your Sunday school class. �ere is no charge for the trip, but an envelope will be passed on each bus for contributions ($5.00 per person suggested) to pay for gasoline, parking, and lunch for our volunteer bus drivers.

In 2014, Ponce City Market began to reopen the fully renovated Sears, Roebuck & Company building, restoring its prominence as a vital landmark in Atlanta’s burgeoning Old Fourth Ward. Linked directly to the Atlanta BeltLine, and situated across from Historic Fourth Ward Park, the Market is located on Ponce de Leon Avenue at the crossroads of one of Atlanta’s most established neighborhoods. �e Market features retro architectural design, cafes and co�ee shops, boutiques for fashion and home, specialty stores, centers for education and technology, o�ce space, and residential living space on upper �oors.

Volunteer Carnival Event (in a local mobile home community) • Goal: Build relationships and give children a memorable summer experience • Sunday, July 31 • 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Meet at Oak Grove at 8:30 a.m.) • 20 adult volunteers, plus their families who are welcome to join in the fun!) Register to volunteer on the Oak Grove website (www.ogumc.org).

Give: Our fundraising goal for Nett Church is $5000. �is amount will fund their two summer mission outreach events. You may give by check with “Nett” in the memo line, online (www. ogumc.org) or by text-to-give using the key word “Nett”.

Pray: Pray for these mission events and for the Nett Church in their mission to the community.

�is year’s summer mission emphasis focuses on partnering with our newest United Methodist Church, �e Nett. Taken from the second half of the word “Gwinnett”, �e Nett Church seeks to cast a wide “nett” in the Lilburn area to form a multi-ethnic, mission-centered congrega-tion. Check out the opportunities below to get involved.

You can make sandwiches to feed hungry kids

this summer!

Smart Lunch, Smart Kid, through the dedica-tion of thousands of volunteers and donors, ensures that children are fed in the summer and on school breaks. We are still looking for volunteers to sign up for July. We will meet in Fellowship Hall at 10:30 a.m. to enjoy fellowship, co�ee, and pastries, then we will assemble 600 sack lunches. Remaining Assembly Dates• July 19-20 (Tuesday and Wednesday.)• July 27-28 (Wednesday and �ursday

To help make sandwiches and assemble lunches, sign up via the church website (www.ogumc.org)or call Sandee Edmondson in the church o�ce (404-636-7558).

Smart Lunch, Smart Kid is a great service opportunity for individuals, families with children, and other groups.

If you would like to make a monetary contribution toward food supplies, please make your check payable to Oak Grove with Smart Lunch in the “memo” line, give online (www.ogumc.org), or through text-to-give.

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

Sunday, July 17, 2016 6:00pm Youth Fellowship Clubhouse Monday, July 18, 201610:00am Seekers Class Bridge Rm 114 7:00pm Serving Ministry Rm 114 7:30pm Adult Volley Ball Heritage Hall Gym Tuesday, July 19, 2016 9:00am Sonsational Tween Day Away10:30am Smart Lunch Smart Kid Fellowship Hall 3:00pm Senior Adult Council Meeting Rm 114 6:30pm Grief Sharing Group Rm 219 7:00pm Phase 2 Building Committee Rm 217 Wednesday, July 20, 201610:30am Smart Lunch Smart Kid Fellowship Hall 5:00pm Chapel Communion Service Parlor 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Rm-201 �ursday, July 21, 20161:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Prep Kitchen 8:00pm 9.35 Band Rehearsal Fellowship Hall Friday, July 22, 201612:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery Away 3:00pm Youth Stars & Strikes Bowling Away

7/3/16Our O�erings Received to date Needed to date $1,231,668.89 $1,323,216.50Over/Under ($91,547.61)

DEEP ROOTS BUILDING CAMPAIGN RESULTSPledged to date: $6,339,979.59Given to date: $4,597,195.20

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

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Our Presence July 10, 2016Church School 3328:30 Service 1019:35 Service 10111:00 Service 3056:00pm Youth Fellowship 28Total Worship this Week 558

Our Presence July 6, 2016Communion Chapel 23

In the Hospital…Lee McFall – Atlanta MedicalNew Concern…Anne PattersonNew to Care Facilities…Gene Worth – Budd Terrace�is list re�ects people moved to care facilities in the past 3 weeks. For a complete list, contact the church o�ce.Continued Prayers... Gerald Adamson, Jeanine Andrews, Beth Bene�eld, Dottie Bonnell, Lisa Bowling, Greg Casarella, Nancy Crovatt, Bill Delmar, Felix Gervais, Judy Gervais, Jim Golden, Billie Hacke-meyer, Charlie Hamilton, Valerie Harper, Betty Hudson, Betty Lester, Michele Lindner, Dwight Lindquist, Fred Lott, Dick Muth, Jeannine Nash, George North, Margaret Panter, Delaine Perkins, Garry Pryor, Jane Ray, Karen Smith, Rachel Still, Chick Sward, Dawn �omas, Clarice �ompson, Paul Tuggle, Rob White, Pete Williams, Bill WolfeOur Homebound Members... For a complete listing of homebound members, please contact the church o�ce.Serving in Our Armed Forces... LT Alexander Cody, Petty O�cer Steven Jones, 2LT �omas E. Penland, SSgt. Joshua Portwood, Col. Janet SeufertSympathy... Oak Grove extends its deepest sympathy to......Roxie Smith on the death of her brother, John Powell Smith....Millie Mabry on the death of her daughter, Tracey Mabry Arnold.

Wednesday Communion goes on all summer! Each Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Parlor, you are invited to a 30-minute worship service with music, a short sermon, and holy communion. During the summer months, childcare is available by reservation only. If you would like childcare for this service, please contact Tricia Fazio (tfazio@ogumc.org) by Monday morning before each Wednesday you plan to attend. All are welcome!

Most Wednesday afternoons, 20-40 folks gather for a 30-minute communion service. �ere is one congregational hymn and other music during the service, such as a prelude and music during communion. �ere are a few folks who play guitar and piano regularly for this service; there is room for a few more! If you can accompany congregational singing on guitar or piano/organ and would be available to participate in a monthly rotation of musicians for this service, please contact Rev. Susan Allen Grady (sallengrady@ogumc.org or 404-636-7558 ext. 212).

Musicians Needed for Wednesday Communion!

We will kick o� Fall 2016 Midweek suppers and programming on Wednesday, August 17, with a Luau in Fellowship Hall! �ere will be games, great food, and lots of fun for the whole family! Start looking for your Hawaiian shirts now! Regular Midweek programming begins on Wednesday, August 24, with children’s choirs, studies, and a 5-week program in Fellowship Hall: “Creation Wise” with great speakers from Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL). Later in the fall Midweek welcomes the Oak Grove Boys (Jack Moore, Al Swint, Ed Scruggs, and Randy �rower) for a fun night of music. We’ll continue our new tradition of children and youth o�ering the blessing for the meal each week. If your child or youth would like to participate, please contact Rev. Susan Allen Grady (sallengrady@ogumc.org, or 404-636-7558 ext. 212). Mark your calendars now, and start looking for more information on Midweek at Oak Grove this fall. You won’t want to miss a single week!

Volunteer Carnival Event (in a local mobile home community) • Goal: Build relationships and give children a memorable summer experience • Sunday, July 31 • 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Meet at Oak Grove at 8:30 a.m.) • 20 adult volunteers, plus their families who are welcome to join in the fun!) Register to volunteer on the Oak Grove website (www.ogumc.org).

Give: Our fundraising goal for Nett Church is $5000. �is amount will fund their two summer mission outreach events. You may give by check with “Nett” in the memo line, online (www. ogumc.org) or by text-to-give using the key word “Nett”.

Pray: Pray for these mission events and for the Nett Church in their mission to the community.

Sunday School and Youth Fellowship

Please join us at the Clubhouse on Sunday, July 17 at 9:35 a.m. for our next session of �e Story. Donuts and juice provided!Come out for Youth Fellowship on Sunday, July 17. Meet at the Clubhouse at 6 p.m. for food, fun, and fellowship. Pick up at 8 p.m.

Fun Friday, July 22, 2016Stars & Strikes Bowling

All high school and middle school students are welcome to meet at the Clubhouse at 3 p.m. Bring $20 which includes bowling, arcade games, pizza, and drink. We will return to the Clubhouse by 6:30 p.m. Register (www.ogumc.org) by July 17.

Today’s Worship Servants

Sound: (8:30) Billie Williams

Ushers: Louis Barksdale, David Bell, Bill Berg, Mike Brooks, Barry Cox, Saxon Dasher, Judd Davis, Jack Ginn, Sonny McCoy, John McMillen, Hugh Means, Jonathan Merrill, Bob Pratt, Tim Ramsey, Bill Rembert, Michael Smith, Clayton Webster, Barbara Woolard, Hank WoolardAltar Guild: Ann Benton, Nancy Harte, Regina Haynes, Carol Wright, Diane Young

Children’s Church: Pam Reynolds and Susan Holt

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

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

OUR CHURCH INFORMATION

Music Ministry – Ed Scruggs ext. 226Organist – Leanne Herrmann Youth Ministry – Andy Webb awebb@ogumc.orgDir. of Contemporary Worship – Atticus Hicks ext. 208

Text To Give You can text to give at anytime from anywhere you have service. It is very easy!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 using this format $100.003. 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, then the money will go to Operating. Designation options will change. Currently you may choose from the following case sensitive choices. Building (for the building fund), Blessing (for our ongoing mission o�ering).6. If you have questions, please contact Church Administrator, Dale Smith (dsmith@ogumc.org).

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.