166th ANNIVERSARY SERVICE April 2, 2017
Today our church family celebrates its 166th Anniversary. We remember the many ways God has blessed our church through the years, and we look ahead to God’s continued blessings in the years to come. We welcome The Rt. Rev. Dr. Wayne Burkette and thank him for speaking this morning. We welcome Mr. Rory Davis and thank him for sharing his musical talents.
BAND PRELUDE CHIMING OF THE HOUR CALL TO WORSHIP Prelude on Nun danket alle Gott Trumpeter: Rory Davis, Organist: Fred Wood *HYMN
Bless, O Lord, We Pray
D. Blum Ode
PRAYER, WELCOME, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Please pass the friendship pads both ways in the pew. Visitors, please sign your name, address and telephone number. SERVE LOVEFEAST
Own Thy Congregation
Ode
Chancel Flowers The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in celebration of Olivet's 166th Anniversary. Nursery Workers Infants and Toddlers: Children’s Church (5 – 8 years): Today Monday
ANTHEMS DURING PARTAKING Today We Celebrate Our Faith Chancel Choir, Trumpeter: Rory Davis
J. M. Martin
Proclamation of Service Chancel Choir, Trumpeter: Rory Davis
J. M. Martin
COLLECT MUGS
The Church’s One Foundation
Ode
PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Prayer Anthem Forever Praise Youth Chorus Director: John Golden, Pianist: Amy Goodrich *HYMN
Jesus Makes My Heart Rejoice
Wednesday
Saturday Sunday
J. M. Martin
Ode
Angela Golden & Karen Gordon Jane Duffey
Opportunities to Worship and Serve Lenten Family Night Dinner – FH Lenten Family Night Service – Sanctuary Senior Highs – Gospel Grill – El Maguey Middle Highs – Gospel Grill – Alex’s Grill / Ice Cream (6750 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville) Day of Prayer – Konnoak Hills Moravian To carpool, arrive at Olivet at 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study – Parlor Regular Band – Band Room Olivet Youth Chorus Chancel Choir Senior & Middle Highs – Make Palm Crosses Easter Egg Hunt Sunday School Band Prelude Worship – Palm Sunday New Members Potluck Band Prelude Holy Week Service
5:30 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
A.F. Hesse
April Newsletters Are Available Our April newsletters are available for those who pick up their newsletter at the church. They are in your mailboxes located across from the History Room. Day of Prayer – This Wednesday The Day of Prayer Service is this Wednesday, March 16th, at Konnoak Hills Moravian Church. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Graham Rights will be the speaker and a Lovefeast will be shared. Meet at church at 10:00 AM if you want to carpool. Please sign up on the Senior Friends bulletin board if you plan to attend. Easter Egg Hunt – This Saturday, April 8th, 1:00 PM Our Youth will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 8th at 1:00 PM (note the earlier time). This is for children Grade 5 and under.
A Cordial Welcome is extended to all who worship today at Olivet Moravian Church. If you are looking for a church home, we hope you will consider becoming a part of our church. If you would like to join our church, please call the church office at 336.924.8063. Before the service speak to the Lord; during the service let the Lord speak to you; and after the service speak to one another.
Spring Golf Tournament – Saturday, May 13th The Arlen Lewis Memorial Spring Golf Tournament will be on Saturday, May 13th, at the Pilot Knob Park Golf Course in Pilot Mountain. The tournament is a four-person team captain’s choice event. The cost is $180 per team ($45 per person) and there are also opportunities for businesses or individuals to sponsor any of the eighteen holes at $100 per hole. If you are interested in playing or sponsoring a hole, please contact Doug Gordon (336.416.5797).
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Mrs. Evie Blum (Children are invited to go to Children’s Church or back to their seat.) SCRIPTURE READING MESSAGE *HYMN
John 11:1-45 Pass it On (Psalm 145:4; 2 Timothy 1:5) Sing Hallelujah Praise the Lord
*POSTLUDE
Andante in A Major
Page 873 Rev. Wayne Burkette Ode
*If you are able, please stand.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER Palm Sunday – Next Sunday, April 9th Next Sunday, April 9th is Palm Sunday where we celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. One of our young people will confirm her faith, we will pray the Palm Sunday Liturgy and sing “Hosanna”. Palm Sunday also includes a potluck supper beginning at 6:00 PM. Our special guests will be those who have joined our church since last Palm Sunday. We encourage everyone to be here for our potluck and then stay for our Holy Week Service at 7:30 PM. Holy Week Services Begin Next Sunday, April 9th Beginning next Sunday, we will observe Holy Week with our Holy Week Services. Our services will be held Sunday through Friday evenings beginning at 7:30 PM. There will also be a Crucifixion Service on Friday afternoon at 2:30 PM. During Holy Week we will read the account of Jesus’ last week before his crucifixion and resurrection in the book Readings for Holy Week. We will celebrate Holy Communion at our Thursday evening service and a lovefeast at our Good Friday evening service. Copies of the Holy Week book are available for $10. Easter Sunday – Sunday, April 16th Our Easter celebration begins early Easter morning as our Band will travel through the community to play and announce the resurrection of Jesus Christ. At 6:30 AM our congregation and guests will gather in front of the church for our Easter Sunrise Service, which will conclude in God’s Acre. Afterwards there will be a continental breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. Later in the morning we will have our Easter Worship Service at 11:00 AM.
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Senior Friends – Wednesday, April 19th The Senior Friends will have devotions, fellowship with each other and share a light lunch at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, April 19th. Please sign up on the Senior Friends’ Bulletin Board outside of the Library, so we will know how many to prepare lunch for.
336.924.8063
Unclaimed Dishes and Containers Please check in our Kitchen to see if you have left any dishes or containers and take them home. PRAYER CONCERNS: Lori Barnett, Eddie Beroth, JD Beroth, Charles Binkley, Sheila Binkley, Sherry Caudle, Betsy Harper, Jeff Heitman, Leslie Myers, Emily Norman, Pamela Padgett, Betty Shropshire, Bill Smith, Jerry Smith, Kim Wood, Wilma Tally, Amanda Zaski Homebound / Shut-In / Nursing Care / Limited Activity: Shirley Athan, Ruth Beeding, Vernice Beroth, Jr., Eugene Bigham, Thelma Boose, Ileana Drake, Ila Frye, Eleanor McGee, Marie Presson, Jack Queen, Melbadene Smith, Wilma Sprinkle, Ruth Trogdon, Bill & Vivian Voss How We Came and Gave Last Sunday Worship Attendance: 155 Sunday School Attendance: 58 2017 Church Budget: $346,194.00 Year to Date Contributions: $78,650.96 Needed Weekly to Meet Budget: $6,657.57 Offering Last Sunday: $5,413.00
2205 Olivet Church Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106 E-mail address: olivet@windstream.net Web Page: www.olivetmoravian.org The mission of the Olivet Moravian Church is to enable individuals to find a relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and to reflect His life in our life together and in our outreach to others. Rev. Matthew W. Allen, Pastor pastor.mwallen@gmail.com 336.413.1482 Ministers: All Who Serve Jesus Head Ushers Mr. Leonard Algood, Mr. Doug Spainhour Director of Christian Education Mrs. Evie Blum Choir Director Mr. David Blum Organist Mr. Fred Wood Band Director Mr. Winfield Beroth Head Female Dieners Mrs. Jan Payne, Mrs. Loretta Whitt Head Male Diener Mr. Leonard Algood Coffee Makers Mr. George Beroth, Mr. Walter Beroth
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CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
ANNIVERSARY LOVEFEAST
SCRIPTURE
CALL TO WORSHIP
MESSAGE
Bechler – 159 D Sing hallelujah, praise the Lord Sing with a cheerful voice; Exalt our God with one accord, And in His name rejoice: Ne’er cease to sing, thou ransomed host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Until in realms of endless light Your praises shall unite. There we to all eternity Shall join the angelic lays, And sing in perfect harmony To God our Saviour’s praise; He hath redeemed us by His blood, And made us kings and priests to God; For us, for us, the Lamb was slain: Praise ye the Lord! Amen. POSTLUDE
Covenant – 185 A Bless, O Lord, we pray, this congregation, Bless each home and family; Bless the youth, the rising generation, Bless the children dear to Thee: Bless Thy servants, grant them grace and unction, That they may with care discharge their function; Lord on Thee we humbly call, Let Thy blessing rest on all.
PRAYER, WELCOME, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Berthelsdorf – 141 A Own Thy Congregation, O Thou slaughtered Lamb; We are here assembled In Thy holy Name; Look upon Thy people, Whom Thou by Thy blood Hast in love redeemed And brought nigh to God. Thou hast kindly led us For these many years; Ah, accept our praises And remove our fears; Grant us all the favor To obey Thy voice; Yea, what Thou directest, Be our only choice. St. Anne – 14 H O God our Help in ages past, Our Hope for years to come, Our shelter from the story blast And our eternal Home. Under the shadow of Thy throne, Still may we dwell secure; Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defense is sure. (Over)
BLESSING: Come, Lord Jesus, our guest to be; and bless these gifts bestowed by Thee. Bless Thy dear ones everywhere, and keep them in Thy loving care. Amen.
Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting Thou art God, To endless years the same.
ANTHEMS Aurelia – 151 L The Church’s one Foundation is Jesus Christ, her Lord; She is His new creation by water and the Word; From heaven He came and sought her to be His holy Bride; With His own blood he bought her, and for her life He died.
A thousand ages in Thy sight, Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night, Before the rising sun. Worship – 159 A Remembering what our fathers told Thou did’st in their young day, This solemn Jubilee we hold, That we, as then did they, Ourselves in covenant may bind, With soul and strength, with heart and mind, Through life, in death, on land, o’er sea, Meekly to follow Thee. Church Rejoice – 225 A Church, rejoice! Raise Thy voice, Sing Jehovah’s worthy praise; Extol His Name forever; Laud Him, our God and Saviour; Proclaim to every nation The tidings of salvation; Bear ye witness to His greatness; Spread the story of His glory To the earth’s remotest bounds. Church, unite for the right; Let thy foes behold thy stand, Rebuke them for their error; Inspire with hope and fervor; Declare the Saviour’s merit And how the Holy Spirit By His power, ev’ry hour, Will direct us and protect us In a world of sin and strife. Church, go forth o’er the earth; Christ, thy Head, has hallowed thee, A chosen Bride forever, Adorned for our Saviour; Be strong and be not cheerless, And may thy saints be fearless; In all places, with all races, May that story of His glory Be the hope of all the world.
Elect from every nation, yet one o’er all the earth, Her charter of salvation one Lord, one faith, one birth; One holy Name she blesses, partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses with every grace endued. ‘Mid toil and tribulation and tumult of her war She waits the consummation of peace forevermore; Till with the vision glorious Her longing eyes are blest, And the great Church victorious shall be the Church at rest. Yet she on earth hath union with God, the three in One, And mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won; O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we Like them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with Thee. OFFERTORY PRAYER AND ANTHEM Hayn – 82 D Jesus makes my heart rejoice, I’m His sheep and know His voice; He’s a Shepherd, kind and gracious, And His pastures are delicious; Constant love to me He shows, Yea, my very name He knows. Trusting His mild staff always, I go in and out in peace; He will feed me with the treasure Of His grace in richest measure; When athirst to Him I cry, Living water He’ll supply. Should not I for gladness leap, Led by Jesus as His sheep? For when these blest days are over, To the arms of my dear Saviour I shall be conveyed to rest: Amen, yea, my lot is blest.