November 24, 2013 Bulletin

FRIEDLAND MORAVIAN CHURCH Reign of Christ (Christ the King Sunday) November 24, 2013 Our purpose is to make the Lord Jesus Christ a reality in the lives of people.

The Rev. David H. Merritt, Senior Pastor The Rev. Carol A. Foltz, Associate Pastor 2750 Friedland Church Road • Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Telephone (336)788-2652 • Fax (336) 788-0305 www.friedlandmoravian.org

ORDER OF SERVICE Sigfrid Karg-Elert

Now Thank We All Our God

Prelude

(During the prelude, please be in reverent preparation for worship, and please remember to sign the Guest Book and Ritual of Friendship.)

Welcome and Announcements Moment of Prayer Page 159

Liturgy for Thanksgiving Scripture

Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43 Children’s Church (up to 2nd grade)

Children’s Sermon Offertory Anthem

By Faith

arr. Richard A. Nichols

Doxology Hymn Sermon Hymn

Come Now, Almighty King

Page 555

“Friedland’s Future” Lord You Give Beyond All Measure

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Benediction Postlude

Now Thank We All Our God

Johann Rembt

Mission Prayer Focus: Pray for Celeste Handy serving with Western Indian Ministry at the University of New Mexico Gallup and at Hilltop Christian School. Pray for funding for Celeste and for encouragement of college students to continue meeting for Bible study.

Boy Scout Popcorn is here. If you have ordered popcorn please see Larry or Linda Jarvis in the fellowship hall immediately after worship this morning.

Thanksgiving/Christmas Food Drive for Sunnyside Ministries Boxes are provided for food donations for Sunnyside Ministry in the foyer of the church. Items needed: Assorted can goods, jelly, peanut butter, bath soup and laundry detergent. The above donations will be delivered to Sunnyside on Monday, December 9, 2013.

At the request of the Elders to preserve the dignity of worship, please silence your cellphone, refrain from taking pictures and do not bring food or drinks into the Sanctuary.

TODAY

Next Sunday

9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship 4:00 Faithful Ringers 5:30 Youth Fellowship 5:30 Square Dance @ NPMC 7:30 Hosanna Ringers Children’s Church: Dana Rushing Toddler Nursery: Betty Foster Infant Nursery: Vanessa Gossett LeaAnn Haynes

9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship 4:00 Faithful Ringers 4:00 WF Exec. Board Meeting 7:30 Hosanna Ringers Children’s Church: Patsy Miller Toddler Nursery: Betty Foster Infant Nursery: Becky Fagge Alicia McMillon

The Thanksgiving Decorations in the front of the Sanctuary today are presented to the Glory of God and in loving memory of our dear friend G.C. Parnell and in honor of Velma Parnell by Robert Alphin and Brent Weavil.

Watch Word for the week: Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 Lord You Give Beyond All Measure ~ Sawtelle Lord, You give beyond all measure.

Gifts of beauty, gifts of grace.

Gifts of earth and gifts of heaven.

Gifts for all the human race.

Sacred gift of Christ, most bless-ed.

Freedom from our sins confess-ed.

All we have comes from above.

Thank you, Lord, for boundless love.

We are called to faithful service.

For the blessings from Your hand.

To return the gifts You’ve granted, Stewards in Your perfect plan.

Free us from our earthly treasure; Us unite in heavenly pleasure.

May we sense from heaven above How to live out Boundless Love.

Lord, I offer but a portion What You have on me bestowed Seal my heart; make me an offering Forward in Christ’s way I go I commit my time and treasury Talent, skill with which you’ve bless me.

I return to you above Gifts received your boundless love

LOOKING AHEAD Mon., Nov. 25

Tues., Nov. 26 Wed., Nov. 27

6:30PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 7PM

Boy Scouts (Cabin) Brownies & Daisies (Youth Room) Cub Scout (NLC, Jr., Traveler’s, Outreach) Girl Scouts (Primary, Kindergarten) Childcare Committee Meeting (Seekers)

2PM Set-up Thanksgiving Lovefeast 7:30PM Thanksgiving Lovefeast

Thurs., Nov. 28-Fri., Nov. 29 Thanksgiving Day/Observance - Office Closed Fri., Nov. 29

5PM-10AM Pageant Planning Lock-in (Youth Room)

2014 Daily Text are available in the church office while they last. Small print are $10.00 and large print are $12.00.

Last Chance to Order your Poinsettias...Contact Linda Jarvis by Saturday, November 30. Cost is $12.00 each. Order forms available on table near mailboxes and in the Newsletter.

Handbell Concert—Sunday, December 8 at 4:00 PM The Hosanna Ringers will present their annual Handbell Concert at Friedland in the church sanctuary. We hope you will come and join us for this special presentation directed by Dorothy Perdue.

2014 Church Calendar Scheduling for Activities and Events Many of you have already placed your request for events and activities on the Church Calendar for 2014.

Anyone planning an event should contact the office for availability on the 2014 calendar; dates are going fast! All request are tentative until after the Joint Board Retreat on January 11, 2014.

Angel Breakfast - - December 7 from 8:30-10:30 AM You can register by email at friedlandangelbreakfast@yahoo.com. Deadline for reservations, is Monday, November 25.

Attendance November 17, 2013 Offering November 17, 2013 (Offering needed to meet the Budget weekly = $8,019.80)

198 6,033.00

Total Budget for 2013 as approved by Church Council

417,029.39

Actual Year-to-Date Offerings

299,579.62

Year-to-Date difference to meet weekly budget

-69,331.18

Year-to-Date Balance needed to meet Year-End Budget

117,449.77