SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 6, 2015
Our congregation extends its Christian love and sympathy to Lisa Stack and her family upon the death of her father, Frank Trogdon on Saturday, November 28th and to Mary Winters and her family upon the death of her granddaughter, Holly Blackwell on Wednesday, December 2nd.
Ministers: All Who Serve Jesus BAND PRELUDE
Chancel Flowers The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of Helen Davis for her birthday on December 5th by Joe Davis.
CHIMING OF THE HOUR CALL TO WORSHIP
Coventry Carol
Ancient Melody Infants and Toddlers: Children’s Church (5 – 8 years):
REMARKS ABOUT THE ADVENT WREATH LIGHTING OF THE SECOND ADVENT CANDLE *HYMN
O Little Town of Bethlehem
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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
Advent 2
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PRESENTATION OF OUR OFFERINGS Prayer Anthem Advent Prayer arr. Liebergen *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
Rejoice, Rejoice, the Kingdom Comes
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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
MESSAGE *HYMN
Jeremiah 33:14-16 1 Thessalonians 3:8-13 Luke 21:25-36
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Get Ready!
Rev. Allen
Jesus Comes with Clouds Descending
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*BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE
Sinfonia From Cantata #156
Nursery Workers Angela Golden & Phyllis Heitman Rowenna Shore
Bach
*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 welcome Mrs. Debi Pivetta and thank her for sharing her musical talents with us. 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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Opportunities To Worship And Serve Junior Youth – Adopt a Child for Christmas After Worship Female Dieners – Meet in Parlor After Worship Senior Highs – Game Night 4:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Moravian Star Ringers (Elementary / Middle Schools) 5:30 p.m. Children’s Chorus & Shepherd’s Chorus Pizza Party 6:00 p.m. Morning Star Ringers (High School) 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m. Missions – Salvation Army to sort toys 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Band Prelude 10:30 a.m. Worship -- Choir Cantata 11:00 a.m. Lunch – Provided by Senior Highs & Middle Highs After Worship
Special Christmas Music – Next Sunday, December 13th Next Sunday, December 13th, our worship service will be filled with special Christmas music. Our Chancel Choir will present The Cantata HE IS BORN by Lloyd Larson and directed by Adam Mitchell. Please plan to attend this service and be blessed by our wonderful music ministry in this meaningful time of year. Female Dieners Meeting – Today After Worship The Female Dieners will meet today after the worship service in the Parlor. Missions -- Item of the Month December 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 Sunday, December 27th. Thanks in advance for your support. Senior Friends – Wednesday, December 16th, 10:30 AM Please join the Senior Friends for our “Christmas Celebration” on Wednesday, December 16th, at 10:30 AM. We’ll enjoy a Christmas Sing-a-long and reminisce about long ago. A light lunch will be served. Please sign up on the Senior Friends Bulletin Board outside of the Library, so we will know how many to prepare lunch for. Friends' Circle Christmas Party -- Thursday, December 17th, 6:00 PM All ladies of the church are invited to the annual Friends' Circle Christmas Party at the home of Kathy Rights (3445 Willow Wind Dr.). The party will begin at 6:00 PM on Thursday, December 17th. Bring a covered dish to share and a wrapped $15 gift for the gift exchange. Please let Kathy (922-5602) know if you will be able to attend.
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. Unclaimed Dishes and Containers If you are missing any dishes or containers, please check in our Kitchen and take them home. 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), Thad Bateman (Dexter Ewing’s co-worker), 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), Tom Drake (Ileana Drake’s son), 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 TowerHendricks’ 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), Sylvia Shelton (Doug Spainhour & Dianne Hoffman’s friend), Lawrence (Bubba) Southard (Doug Spainhour’s brother-in-law), 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: 152 Sunday School Attendance: 71 2015 Church Budget: $357,197.00 Year to Date Contributions: $312,315.25 Needed Weekly to Meet Budget: $6,869.17 Offering Last Sunday: $6,098.00
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 Pianist Mrs. Kathy Rights