Friedland Moravian Church First Sunday after the Epiphany January 12, 2014 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
Order of Service Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized
Prelude
Healy Willan
(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 65
Liturgy for Epiphany and World Mission Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17
Scripture
Children’s Church (up to 2nd grade)
Children’s Sermon
arr. Berry
Offertory Anthem Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O, my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
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Doxology Hymn
No. 320
The People Who in Darkness Walked
Sermon
“The impossible is true!”
Hymn
Jesus’ Name, Jesus’ Name Page 324
Pastor Merritt
Benediction Postlude
O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright
Gerald Near
The flowers on the altar today are presented to the Glory of God, and in loving memory of Bobby and Elizabeth Allen by Matthew, Patrick, Heather, Daniel and Rachel.
Watchword for the week A bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. Isaiah 42:3 Mission Prayer Focus Pray for Charlie and Vickie Brent and family serving with Bridges International in College Station, Texas. Our sympathy and prayers are with Richard Settle and his family with the loss of his sister, Norma Settle Kennedy, who passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Year End Reports Please turn your groups year-end reports into the office by January 31.
Sunday, January 12 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship 12:15 PM Parish Nurses Meeting (Seekers) 4:00 PM Faithful Ringers (Music Room) 5:30 PM Youth Fellowship 7:00 PM Elders Meeting (Parlor) 7:00 PM Trustees Meeting (Seekers) Monday, January 13 6:30 PM Boy Scouts 6:30 PM Brownies & Daises 6:30 PM Cub Scout Pack meeting 6:30 PM Girl Scouts Wednesday, January 15 8:30 AM Childcare Chapel 6:00 PM Bible Study 7:00 PM Choir practice
Thursday, January 16 2:00 PM WF making pie crusts Friday, January 17 Senior Highs Destination Unknown Girl Scouts—Youth Room overnight 8:00 AM WF making chicken pies Saturday, January 18 Girl Scouts—Youth Room 10:00 AM Scrapbook Ministry 5:00 PM Set-up Men’s Breakfast Sunday, January 19 8:00 AM Men’s Breakfast 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship 4:00 PM Faithful Ringers 5:30 PM Youth Fellowship 7:30 PM Hosanna Ringers
Men's Fellowship Ham and Egg Breakfast. Served family style! 8 a.m. next Sunday, January 19. Our program will be Robert Tuttle with information on the ship which brought the original Moravians to America and an actual model of the Moravian ship. Ladies, please join us! Adults...$6. Kids under 12 eat free.
Our Children’s Ministry—January 12 Children’s Church.........LeaAnn Haynes Toddler Nursery ...........Betty Foster Infant Nursery..............Barbara Norman & Sarah Brent Our Children’s Ministry—January 19 Children’s Church.........Abbey Vinson Toddler Nursery ...........Betty Foster Infant Nursery..............Dana Rushing & Tonya Flippin
Flower Calendar for 2014: We still have the following dates open for someone to place flowers on the altar on Sunday Mornings...March 9, 16, 23, 30, June 29, July 6, August 3, 10, and November 16. Contact Debbie Boyan at 996-1296. Reminder on the upcoming Women's Retreat. Money and deposit due by January 15 to Jennifer Smitherman. Extended through the end of January – Summer Camp Early Registration Register your child for summer camp now and receive a $25 credit toward your fee! Registration must be postmarked by January 31 and include a deposit or payment in full. Registration forms are on the table near the mailboxes.
Our Tithes and Offerings Attendance January 5, 2014
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Offering January 5, 2014 (Offering needed to meet the Budget weekly = $7,612.96 Total Budget for 2014 as approved by Church Council
7.298.86 395,874.40
Actual Year-to-Date Offerings
7,298.86
Year-to-Date difference to meet weekly budget Year-to-Date Balance needed to meet Year-End Budget
-314.10 388,575.54
Friedland Moravian Church 2750 Friedland Church Road / Winston Salem, NC 27107 www.friedlandmoravian.org (336) 788-2652