FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 18, 2016
Our congregation extends its Christian love and sympathy to the Family and Friends of Dawn Binkley Wrenn who died on Friday, December 9th and to Fred Wood and his family upon the death of his mother, Marie Reiter-Reid, who died on Saturday, December 10th.
Ministers: All Who Serve Jesus
Congratulations to Austin and Jenny Key upon the birth of their son, Nolan William Key on December 10th. Nolan’s grandparents are Doug and Kathy Rights.
BAND PRELUDE CHIMING OF THE HOUR PRELUDE
Carol of the Bells Morning Star Ringers, Doug Rights, Director
CALL TO WORSHIP
arr. McChesney
People in Darkness Are Looking for Light
Carlson
REMARKS ABOUT THE ADVENT WREATH *HYMN
Away in a Manger
LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE
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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Please pass the friendship pads both ways in the pew. Visitors, please sign your name, address and telephone number. * LITURGY
Christmas
*HYMN
Isaiah 7:10-16 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-25
Infants and Toddlers: Children’s Church (5 – 8 years):
Wednesday
Friday Saturday
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CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Mrs. Evie Blum (Children are invited to go to Children’s Church or back to their seat.) SCRIPTURE READINGS
The rose bud in the church today is to honor the birth of Nolan William Key, son of Austin and Jenny Key.
Tonight
N. Price/D. Besig Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! Amen. Veiled in Darkness Judah Lay
Chancel Flowers The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in celebration of Jesus’ birthday and my son, Josh Snyder’s 29th birthday on December 20th by Doris Snyder.
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PRESENTATION OF OUR OFFERINGS Prayer Anthem A Tiny Child Will Come *The Doxology
We hope you experience God’s blessing in your time with us today and throughout this week. We also hope you will return and worship with us again.
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MESSAGE
The “Other” Christmas Story
Rev. Allen
*HYMN
Come, O Long-Expected Jesus
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Sunday
Nursery Workers Robert & Beth Figuracion Janet Ridings
Opportunities to Worship and Serve Band Prelude Lovefeast / Candle Service Beginner Band – Band Room Olivet’s Youth Chorus Chancel Choir Morning Star Ringers Provincial Holiday – Office Closed Band Prelude Lovefeast / Candle Service Band Prelude Lovefeast / Candle Service Sunday School Band Prelude Worship -- Christmas Day
7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
CHRISTMAS LOVEFEAST AND CANDLE SERVICES
*If you are able, please stand.
Tonight, 7:30 PM This Saturday, December 24th, 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM We celebrate the birth of Jesus with our Christmas Lovefeast and Candle Services. These are some of our special services of the year as we share in the special music, the beauty and joy of the season, the special traditions of the lovefeast and candle service, and the great news of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Our church band will present a prelude one half hour before each service.
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.
There are a couple of things we ask of our members for these services especially on Christmas Eve. With the large crowd we anticipate for each service, we ask that those helping in the service such as dieners, ushers and choir members park in the back of the church. We also ask that if you plan to sit with family and friends for the service, that you come in together as a group and do not save seats. This request helps our ushers in trying to seat everyone who comes in an orderly and fair way.
*BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
Special Christmas Offering Offering funds for the Christmas Lovefeasts will be divided equally between Sunnyside Ministry, an outreach of the Moravian Church and Samaritan’s Purse for Hurricane Matthew Flood Relief in NC. Write checks to Olivet Moravian Church. Nursery Workers Needed – Christmas Eve Lovefeast Services We need three Nursery workers for the two Christmas Eve Lovefeast and Candle Services this Saturday afternoon and evening, December 24th. If you are willing to volunteer, please sign up on the sheet located at the Nursery entrance. Junior Youth -- Christmas Card Drop Our Junior Youth will have their Christmas Card Drop for church members to exchange Christmas cards starting today. It will be located in the entranceway at the Fellowship Hall for you to leave your cards, and the cards you receive will be put into your church mailboxes. Donations are not required but greatly appreciated. Check Your Mailboxes Please check your mailboxes that are located in the hallway across from the History Room. Contributions for The 2016 Year All contributions for the 2016 year must be in the office or postmarked by Saturday, December 31st in order to receive credit for 2016 (no exceptions). Pick Up 2017 Contribution Envelopes Please pick up your 2017 Contribution Envelopes that are on the table across from the members’ mailboxes. 2016 New Year's Eve Watchnight Lovefeast The Salem Congregation Moravian Watchnight Service will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 11:00 PM at Home Moravian Church, 529 S. Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC. The Rev. James Demby, Pastor at Pine Chapel Moravian Church, will bring the message. Greet the new year with hymn singing, sacred music and the sharing of a simple meal. Call (336) 722-6171 for more information.
PRAYER CONCERNS: Lori Barnett, Eddie Beroth, JD Beroth, Charles Binkley, Sheila Binkley, Sherry Boose, Carl Boyer, Sherry Caudle, Mike Handy, Betsy Harper, Justin Myers, Leslie Myers, Emily Norman, Pamela Padgett, Aidan Schumaker, Wilma Tally, Edna Wolf, Fred Wood, Amanda Zaski
Olivet Moravian Church 2205 Olivet Church Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336.924.8063
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.
Homebound / Shut-In / Nursing Care / Limited Activity: Shirley Athan, Ruth Beeding, Vernice Beroth, Jr., Eugene Bigham, Thelma Boose, Gladys Doub, Ileana Drake, Ila Frye, Eleanor McGee, Marie Presson, Jack Queen, Betty Shropshire, Melbadene Smith, Wilma Sprinkle, Ruth Trogdon, Bill & Vivian Voss
Rev. Matthew W. Allen, Pastor pastor.mwallen@gmail.com 336.413.1482
How We Came and Gave Last Sunday Worship Attendance: 188 Sunday School Attendance: 73 2016 Church Budget: $353,856.00 Year to Date Contributions: $321,281.27 Needed Weekly to Meet Budget: $6,804.92 Offering Last Sunday: $5,236.00
Head Ushers Mr. Leonard Algood, Mr. Doug Spainhour Director of Christian Education Mrs. Evie Blum Choir Director Mr. David Blum Guest Organist Mr. Andrew René Band Director Mr. Winfield Beroth Pianist Mrs. Kathy Rights