March 15, 2020 THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT

Each week the 10.45 Modern Worship gathering is streamed live on Youtube and is immediately available on our channel. This means that if you are unable to attend church, you can view the service and worship with us live on Sunday morning from your phone, tablet, computer or smart TV. If you are unable to stream the service live, you can watch it later at your convenience. If modern worship isn’t your style preference, but you would like to view the sermon again later in the week, videos of the sermon are also available separately from the rest of the service!

Thanks to the generosity of a few special gifts, we have been able to expand our live video capabili-ties to offer better produced, more engaging content across all of our digital platforms. This is a great way to stay connected to the church commu-nity if you are traveling, feeling under the weather, or are otherwise unable to attend a Sunday gathering. It is also a great resource to share with your friends and family as an invitational tool to give a glimpse into what a Sunday is like at Oak Grove.

Spring often brings a renewed busyness with an increase in school and recreational activities aswell as vacation opportunities. Specifically looking

toward the end of this Lenten season, Dekalb County spring break falls during Holy Week. In order to stay connected with those traveling during this time, we are planning several special online experiences. Both Palm/Passion and Easter Sundays in modern worship will be live streamed, fully utilizing our new expanded capabilities with the intent of creating a more immersive online experience. We are also creating an online only Good Friday “traveler’s service,” which will be a 15 minute worship experience with scripture, music, meditation, and a brief homily.

We are excited about the new ways we can engage both our church community and the online community beyond our current reach. Find our channel online at www.youtube.com/ogumc and be sure to subscribe to keep up to date with all of the exciting new things happening in the life of the church.

Did You Know Oak Grove Has a Youtube Channel?

Atticus Hicks – Director of Modern Worship

8:30 and 11 a.m. ORDER OF WORSHIPMarch 15, 2020 �ird Sunday in Lent

Gathering Music My Faith Looks Up to �ee James Pethel

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

Prelude Jesus Shall Reign arr. Dana F. Everson Oak Grove Orchestra

*Hymn of Praise O Worship the King UMH 73

*A�rmation of Faith A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada (8:30) Dr. Amy Morgan (11:00) Dr. McBrayer We are not alone, we live in God’s world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made �esh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God’s presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, cruci�ed and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. �anks be to God.

*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.

Psalter Lesson Psalm 95 Mr. John Weatherford �e Word of God for the people of God. �anks be to God.

Duet Aria from Cantata 77 J.S. Bach Mr. Wallace Conrath, Piccolo Trumpet; 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 Abide With Me Tom Fettke

*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 �e King of Love My Shepherd Is UMH 138(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) Peace I Give to You Taylor Scott Davis Chancel Choir

Scripture Romans 5:1-11 Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitts �e Word of God for the people of God. �anks be to God.

Sermon Learning to Be Human: Dr. LaRocca-Pitts What Restores Us?

Response Dr. McBrayer

*Sending Hymn More Love to �ee, O Christ UMH 453 (�ose who wish to join the church are invited to come forward.)

*Benediction Dr. LaRocca-Pitts

Postlude Be �ou My Vision arr. Dan Goeller Oak Grove Orchestra

*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 WORSHIPMarch 15, 2020 �ird Sunday in Lent

Gathering Music My Faith Looks Up to �ee James Pethel

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

Prelude Jesus Shall Reign arr. Dana F. Everson Oak Grove Orchestra

*Hymn of Praise O Worship the King UMH 73

*A�rmation of Faith A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada (8:30) Dr. Amy Morgan (11:00) Dr. McBrayer We are not alone, we live in God’s world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made �esh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God’s presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, cruci�ed and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. �anks be to God.

*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.

Psalter Lesson Psalm 95 Mr. John Weatherford �e Word of God for the people of God. �anks be to God.

Duet Aria from Cantata 77 J.S. Bach Mr. Wallace Conrath, Piccolo Trumpet; 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 Abide With Me Tom Fettke

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March 15, 2020

This Week’s Activities

Sunday, March 15, 2020 8:15am Nursery Opens Rm 123 8:30am Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:00am Just Bakery & Breakfast Fellowship Grand Hall 9:30am Sunday School Various 9:30am Lenten Sunday School Series Sanctuary10:30am Youth and Children’s Sunday School Ends10:45am Modern Worship Fellowship Hall11:00am Traditional Worship Sanctuary12:15pm Cemetery Committee Meeting Rm 102 3:00pm Eagle Scout Court of Honor: Deaver Sanctuary 3:00pm UMW Board Meeting Rm 102 4:30pm Youth Choir Rehearsal Rm 218 5:30pm Youth Fellowship Youth Hall 6:30pm Wesley Ringers Rm 222

Monday, March 16, 202010:00am Seekers Class Bridge Rm 101 7:00pm Service Ministries Meeting Rm 102 7:30pm Adult Volleyball Heritage Hall Gym

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 6:30pm Grief Sharing Group Rm 238 7:00pm Christian History Rm 203 7:30pm Scouting Troops 77 and 177 Scout Hall

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 9:30am Disciple 3: Remember Who You Are Rm 20310:00am UMW Friendship Circle Rm 102 5:00pm Midweek Communion Service Grand Hall 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 – Lenten Study Rm 104 6:15pm Blessing Bags Youth Lobby 6:15pm Stuffing Easter Eggs Rm 237 6:15pm Children’s Choirs Various 6:15pm Youth Midweek Activities Youth Hall 6:15pm Midweek Book Club Rm 102 6:15pm Go Forth Women's Devotional Group Rm 239 6:30pm Christian Believer Rm 203 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Rm 218 8:00pm Modern Band Rehearsal Fellowship Hall

Thursday, March 19, 202010:00am Needles & Prayers Rm 203 1:00pm Mobile Soup Preparation Kitchen 1:00pm 90th Birthday Party: Jean Blanchard Grand Hall 7:00pm Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Rm 203 7:00pm WOW – Women’s Bible Study Rm 101

Friday, March 20, 202012:00pm Mobile Soup Kitchen Delivery Away 4:00pm Children’s Mission Weekend Away 5:00pm Middle School Spiritual Life Retreat Youth Hall ••

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The Christian Fellowship Sunday School Class invites you to a Lenten Study led by Bishop Larry Goodpaster, through March 29. The class meets in the Sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome.

Lenten Sunday School SeriesEncounters with Jesus in John's Gospel

Led by Bishop Larry Goodpaster

SHARE HOPE2020 LENTEN OFFERING

Giving Up Something for Lent?

UMCOR Health Kits provide basic necessities to people who have been forced to leave their homes because of human conflict or natural disaster. Oak Grove is collecting supplies for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief).Bins are available in the Portico and Fellowship Hall through March 15. We will assemble the kits following Modern worship on March 15.(UMCOR has specific requirements for the health kit supplies.)The items we are collecting include: • Hand towel – must be 15 x 25” to 17 x 27”. No kitchen, cleaning, or microfiber towels• Washcloth• Comb – At least 6” (no pocket combs or picks)• Fingernail clippers • Bath size soap – 3 oz. and larger• Adult Toothbrush – Individually packaged• Adhesive bandages – ¾ to 3” size

EGGHUNTEasterand Breakfast

9 – 9:45 a.m.– Continental Breakfast in Grand Hall 9:15 – 9:50 a.m. – Photos with the Easter Bunny and other activities9:50 a.m.– All gather in Sanctuary; Egg Marshals will lead families to hunt areas.10 a.m. – Egg Hunt! (Memorial Garden / 2 years and under); (Grand Lawn / 3 years and older)In addition to the Easter bunny, see comic and amazing juggler, Ron Anglin, enjoy fun activities on Grand Lawn, and hunt for thousands of eggs in Oak Grove Park. Don’t forget your Easter basket!Will you, your small group, or class fill eggs for the Hunt? Contact Kim (kcody@ogumc.org, 404-636-7558 ext. 218) in Children’s Ministry to pick up eggs.Cost: $5 per family for breakfast (cash only at door)

SATURDAY, APRIL 49–10:30 a.m. RAIN DATE

APRIL 11

Through our mission ministries, Oak Grove provides weekend food bags for children, safe housing for older adults, food assis-tance for people in our community, help for people struggling with addiction, loving homes for foster children, and so much more. All of these missions are made possible through the generous giving of our church family. During the season of Lent you are invited to give a gift above and beyond your regular offering to the Lenten Offering to help fund these ministries. The Lenten Offering provides more than a third of the funds needed for missions and your generosity is appreciated. To contribute, please make your check payable to Oak Grove with “Lenten Offering” on the memo line. You can also donate online at www.ogumc.org. Thank you for making life change possible!

Grades 6 through 12

Oak Grove HonorariumsTO THE YOUTH CHOIR TOUR IN HONOR OF Ed Scruggs by Renn Sunday School Class

Oak Grove MemorialsTO THE BLESSING IN MEMORY OF Montez Bynum by Sean Courtney

ScheduleMarch 22 | Madison First UMC | 3 p.m.March 29 | Fayetteville First UMC | 3:30 p.m.April 19 | Trinity at the Well UMC | 3:30 p.m.April 26 | Gainesville First UMC | 3 p.m.

Bishop Sue Haupert-JohnsonClergy and laity are invited to attend a town hall meeting with Bishop Sue on the future of The United Methodist Church here in North Georgia and beyond.

Meetings with Town Hall

GOLOVEOTHERS

GLO MISSION WEEKEND for kids!Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, March 22 from 12 noon – 4 p.m.

Who: 3rd – 5th gradersWhat: Let’s Serve and Go Love Others!Serving: We’ll hear from Oak Grove members and the ministries they are passionate about. We’ll complete projects at Oak Grove – making crafts kits for C4C families, and trail mix for Mobile Soup Ministry, and Easter cards and origami for our homebound members. We’ll go to Mountain View Personal Care Home in Decatur to play Bingo and Trivia with residents, and to Toco Hills Community Alliance foodbank to sort and stock food from our recent food drive. Playing: After serving others, we’ll go play at Nitro Zone (Saturday afternoon), Lunar Golf (Sunday afternoon).Cost: Both days – $35; Saturday only – $25; Sunday only – $15Register: online at ogumc.org

This mission team will work with local residents to do light construction and to share VBS in the afternoon with children. Students, ages 15 and older, are invited to attend with a parent. For more information,

Mainland HondurasMission TripJuly 11-17, 2020

contact Amy Morgan (amorgan@ogumc.org).

Informational MeetingLearn more at an informational Meeting, March 29, 2020 at 12:15 p.m. in room 102.

Oak Grove is planning a special worship service on May 17, 2020, to honor our graduat-ing high school seniors. Our entire 11:00 a.m. worship service will celebrate graduation. The graduates will dress in cap and gown and process into the sanctuary. They will sit together and members of the senior class will be asked to participate in leading the service.During the service we will show a video including three photos of each senior – a childhood photo, a photo of the graduate with his/her family, and a formal headshot. In addition to the special service, we will print the formal senior portraits as an insert in the bulletin. In order to obtain the most accurate information, please complete the form, which was sent via mail, and deliver it with the photos or your images saved on either a jump drive or a disk as jpgs with at least 300 dpi resolution to the church office by April 26. Please label your photos, disk, or jump drive. If you prefer to email the form and your images, send them to Megan (mbiegel@ogumc.org). Your photos and/or jump drive or disk will be available to pick up after the worship service on May 17.

Blood Drive March 22The LifeSouth Bloodmobile will be in the north parking lot from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 22. Please plan to come by and give the gift that saveslives!

Graduate SundaySenior Pictures

Youth Fellowship – 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Youth Hall

Please pray for our middle school youth and chaperones as they head to Camp Glisson for the Spiritual Life Retreat. All pre-registered students should meet in Youth Hall at 6 p.m. on Friday, and should have a parent with them to check in.

Spiritual Life Retreat: March 20-22

Come support the Confirmation Class of 2020 as they make their Profession of Faith and join the Church on Sunday, March 29, at 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary!

Confirmation ServiceMarch 29, 3 p.m.

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 March 18, 2020Roast Beef, Smashed Potatoes, Peas and Carrots, Rolls, Salad Bar, Chocolate Cake

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

Our Presence March 4, 2020 5:00 Midweek Communion Service 52

3/15/2020Our Offerings Received to date Needed to date $533,687.66 $488,886.81Over/Under $44,800.85

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Phone:__________________________

Amount:_________________________ ❏ Reservation is for March 18 ❏ 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

Our Presence March 8, 2020Church School 349Children's Church 7 8:30 Service 8710:45 Service 24611:00 Service 308 5:30 Youth Fellowship 63Worship this Week 756

PLEASE PRAY FOR

In the Hospital…Kay Childs – Emory HospitalMarc Reich – PiedmontMary Dell Robert – Piedmont

New Concerns…Wayne Daniel

New to Care Facility…Eugenia Pierson – Budd TerraceDick Maise – Pebblebrook

Families Currently Fostering…Hardy Family

Continued Prayers...Annie Ruth Anderson, Gib Armstrong, Ken Butts, Kay Childs, Patty Chmiel, Keren Clay, Betty Coleman, Jean Cox, Nancy Crovatt, Marijo Culwell, Charlie Darden, Liz Darden, Nancy Dickey, Glenn Ethridge, Martin Feild, Kim Flores, Jim Harte, Betty Holley, Bonnie Hoyt, Jeanette James, Wayne Lester, Mike Long, Nan McMahan, Mary Ann McMichael, Michael Meschi, Cindy Mynatt, Barbara Naish, Jeannine Nash, Elizabeth Pente-cost, Jane Ray, Gladys Rhodes, June Row, Neil Sampson, Linda Lee Saye, Debbie Seligman, Ed Seufert, Ann Shirk, Kirby Smith, Hodgson Thomas, Al Walker, Jennings Watkins, Clayton Webster, Jane Webster, Bill Whatley, Rob White, George Wilkerson, Bruce Wilkinson, Bill Wolfe, 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 Ellis Kola-Koroloon March 8, 2020. He has been initiated into Christ's holy church and the Oak Grove family!

Tad DayMarch 3, 2020

Living Out God’s Truth is a 6-week conversa-tion guide for small groups based on the teachings of The Rev. Dr. Gary Mason at the 2019 North Georgia Annual Conference last June. These weekly discussion-based sessions are intended to challenge us to dig deeper both personally and collectively about what it means to be a Christian today. Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Joseph McBrayer.

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

LENTEN STUDY

6:15 pmROOM 104

Wednesdays,Through April 22

PART 3

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 8:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.

LunchBunchF O R S E N I O R A D U L T S

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox

Cathedral

Holy Week Tour of

Holy Week is celebrated by Christians throughout the world, and it is our privilege to be welcomed to the Greek Cathedral for a time of visual inspiration.Built in the Byzantine architectural style, the church is known for extravagant decoration. Inside, glittering mosaics and stained glass windows adorn the giant dome.Mr. Elias will be our tour guide. Contributions to the cathedral will be appreciated but not required.Enjoy lunch at Athen’s Pizza. Participants order from the menu and pay on their own.

Reservations are required by Friday, April 3, online (ogumc.org), by phone (404-636-7558), or on a clipboard at the church.

Oak Grove United Methodist Women are collecting items for the 2020 UMW Mission Tea. We need delicate china: salad or dessert plates, tea pots, cups, and saucers.You can help us collect needed items by:(1) Looking in thrift and antique shops/estate sales/yard sales at reasonable prices to gift to our collection for future teas.(2) Donating china.(3) Lending china which will be carefully cleaned and returned to you. Please mark items clearly and understand that accidents can happen.We need the items by April 12, 2020. The items can be picked up or you may bring them to OGUMC carefully packed and marked UMW.Thank you for your assistance as the tea provides funds for mission works.

Collecting Fine China for May 9 UMW Mission Tea

Transportation will be by church bus leaving the back parking lot promptly at 8:45 a.m.

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 Service and Nurture 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

Our Church Information

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 March: Jack Ginn

Ushers: David Bell, Bill Berg, Nathan Bradshaw, Beth Burgess, John Burgess, Barry Cox, Lyn Deitrich, Steve Deitrich, Judd Davis, Chris Gibson, Missy Gibson, Jack Ginn, Don Higginbotham, Ed Hong, Sonny McCoy, John McMillen, Hugh Means, Jonathan Merrill, Bob Pratt, Bill Rembert, Wray Russell, Michael Smith, Clayton Webster, Gary Young

Altar Guild: Sally Houghton, Meredith Lee, Brenda Toebben, Diane Young

Children’s Church: Dayna Straus and Nichole Sumner

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: Dayna Straus and Nichole Sumner

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