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April 11, 2021 Second Sunday of Easter
W ORSH IP SERIES April 11 – 1 John 1:1-2:2
God is Light
April 18 – 1 John 3:1-7
Simple
We are
God's Children
Lessons: April 25 – 1 John 3:16-24
Love
One Another
May 2 – 1 John 4:7-21
God Is Love
May 9 – 1 John 5:1-6
Faith
Conquers All
May 16 – 1 John 5:9-13
Faith Brings
Eternal Life
Order of Worship
April 11, 2021 IP Second Sunday of Easter
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Welcome Dr. Joseph McBrayer
Music Lift High the Cross arr. L Shackley
Leanne Herrmann
Invitation and Call to Worship John Cowden
*Hymn Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise UMH 103
Leanne and John
Faith Story Margaret Bazemore Ciarletta
Sacrament of Holy Baptism Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitts
Dr. Morgan
Palmer Elizabeth Ciarletta, daughter of Margaret and Josh Ciarletta
Congregational Pledge
With God’s help, we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that Palmer,
surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened
in the way that leads to life eternal.
God Claims You TFWS 2249
Palmer, Palmer, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you, too.
We this day do all agree a child of God you’ll always be.
Palmer, Palmer God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you, too.
Scripture 1 John1:1-2:2 Elizabeth Leslie
The Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon Simple Lessons: Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitts
God Is Light
Anthem/Music Sometimes a Light Surprises arr. L Shackley
Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer Dr. Amy Morgan
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.
Announcements and Invitation to Join Dr. Morgan
*Hymn This Little Light of Mine UMH 585
John
*Benediction Dr. LaRocca-Pitts
*Congregation stand as able.
UMH: United Methodist Hymnal / TFWS: The Faith We Sing
Oak
Grove
NEWS April 11, 2021
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a.m. for Modern Worship and 11:00 a.m. for
Traditional Worship.
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Please Pray for
In the Hospital… Bob Stover
Louise Delk – St. Joseph’s April 4, 2021
New to Care Facilities…
Ann Marney – Orchard Brookhaven
Jean Blanchard – AG Rhodes
Bill Whatley – Pruitt Virginia Park
Continued Prayers...
Terry Appling, Sidney Bailey, Chuck Bruce, Lori Butts,
Marshall Cartmill, Kay Childs, Carol Chilton, Keren Clay,
Charlie Coburn, Nancy Crovatt, Marijo Culwell, Charlie
Darden, Charlotte Day, Ann Deryck, Nancy Dickey, Bill
Dillingham, Elizabeth Dillingham, Jim Golden, Glenda
Hamilton, Bob Hammond, Nancy Harte, Chris Javo, Nikki
Javo, Ellen Johnson, Nancy Jordan, Suzanne Lomas, Ed
McCarvey, Mary Ann McMichael, Vince Meglio, Helene
Muth, Cindy Mynatt, Charlie Owens, Margaret Panter,
Louisa Peacock, Elizabeth Pentecost, Phil Perry, Barbara
Polstra, Amanda Powell, Chip Powell, Mary Dell Robert,
June Row, Dartha Saltmarsh, Linda Lee Saye, Shirley
Seufert, Ann Shirk, Kirby Smith, Kate Tidd, James Trotti,
Al Walker, Jennings Watkins, Rob White, Bruce Wilkinson,
Bill Wolfe On Monday evening, April 12, all men of Oak Grove who are interested in participating in
our United Methodist Men’s chapter are invited to bring a folding chair and join Beth in the
BBQ parking lot for an organizational meeting. New officers need to be nominated and a
Serving in Our Armed Forces...
schedule of events for the year needs to be determined. Unlike in past years, the task of
Cadet Alex Burgess, Chief Petty Officer Steven Jones,
organizing the Fall Barbecue will not be the sole responsibility of the UMM. We are hoping
Major Rick Larango, Captain Thomas E. Penland, that handing this large task over to the larger congregation will free up the UMM to explore
Cdr. Andrew Pruiett, Pvt. Charlie Ulven, new programs and activities. If you would like to be a part of this conversation, please join
Pvt. Nate Porterfield us Monday evening, April 12, at 6:30.
Oak GroveMemorials through April 2, 2021
TO THE BUILDING FUND IN MEMORY OF
Linda Shirley
by Claud Pounds
TO THE ETHRIDGE INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND
IN MEMORY OF
Mary Jo Lones
by James & Joy Trotti
Grades 6 through 12 Joyce Bagley
Youth Fellowship
Sunday, April 11
6:30-7:30
Confirmation Mini Retreat:
Confirmation students will meet at Oak Grove on Saturday, April 17, for a mini
Confirmation retreat. We will gather for a time of fun and formation from
Drive Thru
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Students will embark on a scavenger hunt that teaches about symbols, get to share
Office Hours
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon
their own faith story, and hang out with our Senior Pastor Beth LaRocca-Pitts!
Youth/Fairoaks Road Entrance
Lunch will be provided. All students are required to wear a mask and keep socially
distant during this event. April 13: Beth LaRocca-Pitts,
Dale Smith, John Cowden, Sandee
We look forward to a great day with our Confirmands! Edmondson, and Rachel Fullerton
On Tuesday mornings, staff takes turns
greeting folks at the Youth / Fairoaks Road
entrance of the church.
We hope you will stop by, say hello, and
YOUNG share your latest news with us. Also, this is
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CHILD EN’S a great time to drop off checks, library books,
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and other items that you want to bring to
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church. We ask that you remain in your
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masks while
Children’s School is
visiting.
excited to announce
the addition of a For the safety of all,
Kindergarten class the church building
is not open for
For more information or to register, please call for the upcoming drop-in visits.
Kathleen Lortie (404-636-7951). 2021-2022 school year!
Join us this summer as we play, explore, June 7-11 Our Presence April 4, 2021
learn, and have fun! Creepy Facebook views 589
Crawlies
All Around YouTube views 523
7 am In-person 29
July 12-16
8 am In-person 66
YOUNG Going
9 am In-person 109
CHILD EN’S Camping
SCHOOL 10 am In-person 128
11 am In-person 117
June 14-18
God Online Communion 20
Open to children ages 3 – 6. Bless Worship this week 1,581
Each week $160 and due at time of registration. the USA
July 19-23 4/ 5/ 2021
For more information or to register, please call Under Our Offerings Received to Date Expenses to date
the Sea
Kathleen Lortie (404-636-7951). $720,036.25 $617,555.71
Over $102,480.54
Diaper
Thanks for everyone who
donated to the diaper
drive! We collected
Drive
hundreds of items that will
help families served by
Wellroot Family Services
and Caring4Clarkston!
Thank You
Wellroot Family Services is celebrating its 150-year anniversary caring for children and families in Georgia. This year, we are helping to kick
off Wellroot’s Founder’s Week and Foster Care Awareness Month by fundraising and participating in The Founder’s Day Virtual 5K to support
and raise awareness for the needs of children and families at Wellroot. Your participation and donation is absolutely vital to furthering their
mission—offering more children, young adults, and families the benefits of a healthy, stable, and safe home.
By becoming a virtual runner/walker you will receive a T-Shirt after the event and will receive weekly tips on how to get in shape to run a 5K
(about 3 miles). Most importantly, you will be supporting care for marginalized children and families in GA. On May 1, 2021, the day of the
race, you can run or walk wherever you are and send a picture for posting on Wellroot’s social media platform, if you like. We want Oak
Grove to take away all the honors for most participants and most contributions!
Register online (ogumc.org/news). After you complete your registration, you will be given an opportunity to join a team. Click on the button
and scroll down to join the Oak Grove Strong team.
Our Online Worship Times Our Church Information
Church Office 404-636-7558
10:45 a.m. – Modern Worship
Office Hours 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. M–F
11:00 a.m. – Traditional Worship. Emergency Contact After Hours ext. 9
Facebook: facebook.com/ogumc.org Address 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA 30033
YouTube: youtube.com/ogumc Website www.ogumc.org
Our Pastors Our Schools
Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitts – Senior Pastor ext. 211 Oak Grove Christian School 404-636-5476
Dr. Amy Morgan – Pastor of Service and Nurture ext. 210 YCS (Young Children’s School) 404-636-7951
1722 OAK GROVE ROAD • DECATUR, GEORGIA 30033
Dr. Joseph McBrayer – Pastor of Invitation and Discipleship ext. 212
Rev. Mary Lou Gilbert – Pastor to Senior Adults
Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster – Bishop in Residence
Submitting Articles
to the Oak Grove News:
Our Program Staff Please be reminded that Thursday 12 p.m. is the
Dale Smith – Executive Director ext. 225 deadline for information that you would like to add
to the Oak Grove News. This will enable your
Rachel Fullerton – Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor ext. 220 article to appear in the following week’s bulletin.
Pam Reynolds – Director of Finance ext. 224 Send items to oakgrovenews@ogumc.org.
Atticus Hicks – Director of Modern Worship ext. 208 Articles will run TWO times and may be edited for
Kim Cody – Director of Children’s Ministry ext. 218 space. Indicate the two editions you prefer
when the article is submitted.
Bryan Bontrager – Director of Youth Ministry ext. 202 Thank you!
John Cowden – Director of Music Ministry ext. 226
Leanne Herrmann – Organist
Check the Oak Grove website for up-to-the-minute news on all events: www.ogumc.org
Make Sure You Stay in Constant Contact
Information on our ministries, news, and upcoming events is shared through our Constant
Contact weekly congregational email. If your email address changes during the year,
please contact Diane O'Steen, Membership/Database Admin.,
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