FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY January 10, 2016
Chancel Flowers The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in memory of Lois Conrad by Gary, Amy, Adam & Bailey Goodrich and Robert Conrad.
Ministers: All Who Serve Jesus CHURCH WATCHWORD FOR 2016 “If we love one another, God lives in us and His love is made complete in us. 1 John 4:12
Infants and Toddlers: Children’s Church (5 – 8 years):
BAND PRELUDE Today
CHIMING OF THE HOUR CALL TO WORSHIP
Worship the Lord
Warner
Jesus’ Name, Jesus’ Name
*HYMN
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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. ABOUT THE MISSION SOCIETY *LITURGY
Mrs. Donna Hurt
Epiphany and World Mission
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PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Prayer Anthem Be Not Afraid *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
I Love to Tell the Story
Courtney
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CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Pastor Matthew (Children are invited to go to Children’s Church or back to their seat.) SCRIPTURE READINGS
MESSAGE *HYMN
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Thursday Saturday Sunday
Nursery Workers Lorie Shelton & Janet Sheppard Kim Flippin
Opportunities to Worship and Serve Beginner Band Meeting – Parlor After Worship Senior Highs – Meeting & Lunch After Worship Junior Youth – Study After Worship Evangelism Committee Meeting 4:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study – Parlor 7:00 p.m. Moravian Star Ringers (Elementary / Middle Schools) 5:30 p.m. Olivet Children’s Chorus (Grades 2-5) 6:15 p.m. Adult Bible Study – Parlor 6:30 p.m. Shepherd’s Chorus (Grades 6-12) 6:45 p.m. Morning Star Ringers (High School) 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m. Friends’ Circle – Remove Wax 7:00 p.m. Missions Project – Sunnyside Ministries 9:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Band Prelude 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Senior Highs – Ice Skating After Worship Unity Prayer Watch 4:00 p.m. - Midnight
Unity Prayer Watch – Next Sunday, January 17th The Unity Prayer Watch is a continuous prayer chain in which each Moravian Church throughout the world is assigned a particular time to be in prayer for the needs of the Moravian Church. Olivet has been assigned Sunday, January 17th from 4:00 PM until midnight. Today our Ushers will pass the clipboard around in the Sanctuary until all 15-minute time segments are filled. In the Narthex, there is a printout of suggested topics to pray for, if you would like to review the list.
Psalm 29 Isaiah 43:1-7 Luke 3:15-22
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Baptism is Only the Beginning
Rev. Allen
Spirit of God, Who Dwells
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January Newsletters Are Available Our January newsletters are available for those who pick up their newsletter at the church. They are in your mailboxes located across from the History Room.
Marcello-Purvis
Beginner Band Meeting – Today, After Worship There will be a Beginner Band Meeting in the Parlor today after the worship service.
*BENEDICTION AND RESPONSE POSTLUDE
Psalm XVIII
*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.
January Missions Project – This Saturday, January 16th The January Missions Project will be packing rice and beans at Sunnyside Ministries, 319 Haled St, Winston-Salem at 9 AM, this Saturday, January 16th. Olivet volunteers can car pool by meeting at the church at 8:30 AM. January Item of the Month Our January Item of the Month is canned fruit, canned meat, and macaroni & cheese for Sunnyside Ministries.
Senior Friends – Wednesday, January 20th The Senior Friends are headed to Olio Studio to enjoy a Glass Blowing Demonstration on Wednesday, January 20th. Please bring $10 cash for the demo and money to cover your Dutch Lunch afterwards. We’ll meet at the church at 10:00 AM to carpool. Please sign up on the Senior Friends Bulletin Board outside of the Library. Confirmation Class Interest Any child 12-14 or in the 6th or 7th grade who is interested in Confirmation, please let Pastor Matthew know. This year’s class will need to start soon. PRAYER CONCERNS: Our Church Family and Church Friends: Eugene Bigham, Charles Binkley, Thelma Boose, Carl Boyer, 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), Chet & Wanda Doll (Andy & Teen Burns' brother-in-law), 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), Suzanne Vaughn (Dexter Ewing’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: 179 Sunday School Attendance: 69 2016 Church Budget: $353,856.00 Year to Date Contributions: $6,998.00 Needed Weekly to Meet Budget: $6,804.92 Offering Last Sunday: $6,998.00
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