FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS December 27, 2015
Chancel Flowers The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of the Olivet Moravian Church Staff and Congregation.
Ministers: All Who Serve Jesus BAND PRELUDE
Infants and Toddlers: Children’s Church (5 – 8 years):
CHIMING OF THE HOUR CALL TO WORSHIP Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus Olivet’s Children Choir, Director: John Golden *HYMN
The First Noel
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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
PRESENTATION OF OUR OFFERINGS Prayer Anthem A Christmas Celebration *The Doxology 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. *HYMN
Eternal Source, Whence All Did Spring
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MESSAGE
Psalm 148 Colossians 3:12-17 Luke 2:41-52 The Boy Jesus in the Temple
Once in Royal David’s City
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New Year's Eve Watchnight Lovefeast -- Fairview Moravian Church The Salem Congregation Moravian Watchnight Service will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 11:00 PM at Fairview Moravian Church, 6550 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC. The Rev. Russell May, Interim Pastor of St. Philips Moravian Church, will bring the message. Greet the new year with hymn singing, sacred music and the sharing of a simple meal. Call (336) 768-5629 for more information.
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*BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE
We Three Kings
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Opportunities To Worship And Serve Joint Board Christmas Party – Pastor Matthew’s Home 6:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve Watchnight Lovefeast – Fairview Moravian Church 11:00 p.m. New Year’s Day -- Office Closed Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Band Prelude 10:30 a.m. Worship -- Board Installation & Communion 11:00 a.m.
Item of the Month – Due Today The Item of the Month is new or gently used gloves, scarves, and hats for the Rescue Mission Clinic. They will be distributed to those in need in our community. Drop these items off at the collection tables located throughout our church. The collection deadline is today. Thanks in advance for your support.
DRAWING OF THE WATCHWORD FOR 2016 *HYMN
Tonight Thursday
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CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Mr. John Golden (Children are invited to go to Children’s Church or back to their seat.) SCRIPTURE READINGS
Nursery Workers Bill & Vanissa Zwigard Sharon Petree
G. Young
*If you are able, please stand. 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 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. 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.
Thank You! We thank our Decorating Committee, Ushers, Dieners, Coffee Makers, Chancel Choir, Children’s Chorus, Shepherd’s Chorus, Band, Organist, Pianists, Morning Star and Moravian Star Ringers, Morning Star Soloists, and everyone who shared their time and talent during the Advent and Christmas season this year. Contributions For The 2015 Year All contributions for the 2015 year must be in the office or postmarked by Wednesday, December 31st in order to receive credit for 2015 (no exceptions). Next Sunday – First Sunday Of 2016 We begin a New Year as a church family next Sunday with our first service for 2016. Our service will include the installation of our church boards for the New Year and we will celebrate the first Sunday of the year by sharing Holy Communion. We hope all of you will be here to get the New Year off to a great start. 2016 Flower Calendar is Posted Our 2016 Flower Calendar is posted on the bulletin board outside the office.
2016 Contribution Envelopes If you use contribution envelopes, please pick up your 2016 envelopes. They are located in the hallway in front of the History Room. PRAYER CONCERNS: Our Church Family and Church Friends:, Eugene Bigham, Charles Binkley, Thelma Boose, Carl Boyer, Ralph Calhoun, Betty (Ned) Conrad, Ileana Drake, Mary Fearrington, Ila Frye, Gina Handy, Candy Kellner, Eleanor McGee, Kaye McKaughn, Marie Presson, Terry Rothrock, Jane Ruhlman, Aidan Schumaker, Sue Shields, Vivian Voss, Paige Wheeler, Amanda Zaski Our Family Members and Friends: Linda Barnett (Lauren Campbell’s friend), Donna Baskins (Fred & Linda Wood’s neighbor), Ashley Bernette (Penny Perryman’s co-worker’s daughter), Haley Burcham (Tammy Ridings’ cousin’s daughter), Cathy Burroughs (Bruce Gouge’s friend), Joyce Caldwell (Kim Woodlief’s mother), Brian Caston (Jacobius family’s friend), Gary Chandler (Shannon White’s friend), Randi Conard (Kim Woodlief’s co-worker), Charles “Chip” Conrad (Donna Livengood’s friend), Carol Cox (Celeste Stanley’s sister), Tom Devlin (Dianne Hoffman’s brother), Gail Elliott (friend of many at Olivet), Trisha Gallagher (Shelly Schumaker’s friend), Alison and Ryan Gordon (Cukiernik’s friends), Barry Graham (Marla Young’s brother-in-law), Mary Gray (Steve Shore’s grandmother), Barbara Greene (Robin Tower-Hendricks’ mother), Sue Harkrader (Marla Young’s friend), Tracy Harmon (Donna Livengood’s friend), Ian Hill (Bill Mankins’ great nephew), Ransom Hinkle (Kelly Ewing’s cousin), Linda Isom (Kelly Jacobius’ neighbor), Carol Johns (Jenny Braswell's niece), Alex King (Adam Mitchell’s student), Julius Lippert (Keri Harward’s father), Ross Mason (Kenny White’s co-worker’s son), David Mayberry (Doris Snyder’s brother), Anna McCahan (Lauren Campbell’s mother), Becky Nelson (Sharon Petree’s co-worker), Drew Owen (Rachel Desmarais’ co-worker’s son), Peggy Pappas (Bill Voss’ sister), Natalie Parry (Moyra Gunter’s co-worker’s daughter), Ed Reams (Carolyn Wooten’s father), Maggie Rush (Celeste Stanley’s niece), Sharon Taylor (Eugene Bingham’s sister), Susan Tobaben (Art Beroth’s cousin), Calvin Tsai (Macemore’s friend), Audrey Ward (Gina Handy’s mother), David Wilson (the Henshaw’s friend), Sofie Zuluaga (Tammy Hughes’ friend) Those Serving in the Military: Patrick Clendenning (Terry Cochran’s nephew), Jeremy Shupe, Ryan Spach (Max Spach’s son), Kyle Tankersley (Jo Zaski’s nephew) How We Came and Gave Last Sunday Worship Attendance: 196 Sunday School Attendance: 75
2015 Church Budget: $357,197.00 Year to Date Contributions: $338,431.07 Needed Weekly to Meet Budget: $6,869.17 Offering Last Sunday: $7,677.82
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. Rev. Matthew W. Allen, Pastor pastor.mwallen@gmail.com 336.413.1482 Head Ushers Mr. Leonard Algood, Mr. Doug Spainhour Director of Music & Choir Director Mrs. Nancy Whicker Interim Choir Director Mr. David Blum Organist Mr. Fred Wood Band Director Mr. Winfield Beroth Pianists Mrs. Amy Goodrich, Mrs. Kathy Rights