EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST July 30, 2017 PIANO PRELUDE
Ms. Gail Parnell
Chancel Flowers The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of my mother, Pat Johnson by David Johnson.
CHIMING OF THE HOUR CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMN
Trumpet Tune Organist: Fred Wood
G. Young
Sing with Humble Hearts Your Praises
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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS *LITURGY
Grace
LIVING OUR STORY
*The Doxology
*HYMN
Wed, Aug. 2 Page 31 Mr. Bill Voss
PRESENTATION OF OUR OFFERINGS Prayer Anthem Just as I Am Without One Plea Soloist: Art Beroth and Pianist: Gail Parnell
Elliott
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. God of Grace and God of Glory
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CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Mrs. Lori Barnett (Children are invited to go to Children’s Church or back to their seat.) SCRIPTURE READINGS
Psalm 119:129-136 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
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SERMON
Treasure Hidden in a Field
Rev. Allen
*HYMN
O Jesus, Highest Treasure
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*BENEDICTION AND CHORAL AMEN POSTLUDE
Fuge in D-Moll Organist: Fred Wood
Infants and Toddlers: Children’s Church (5 – 8 years):
J.S. Bach
*If you are able, please stand. A Cordial Welcome is extended to all who worship today at Olivet Moravian Church. If you are a visitor, please sign the Guest Book in the Narthex and fill out a visitor’s card in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. 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. We thank Art Beroth and Gail Parnell for sharing their musical talents with us today. 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.
Sun, Aug. 6
Nursery Workers Angela Golden & Karen Gordon Kim Flippin
Opportunities to Worship and Serve Daily Texts Orders Due No Chancel Choir Practice Adult Bible Study Prayer Time – Parlor Sunday School Band Prelude Worship Appreciation Luncheon for Kathy Rights Joint Board / Elders / Trustees
6:30 PM 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM After Worship 6:30 PM
Appreciation Luncheon for Kathy Rights – Next Sunday For over 20 years, Kathy Rights has contributed her time and many talents to Olivet Moravian Church as Sunday School Teacher for both children and adults; giving creative Children’s Messages; Women’s Fellowship Leader; Leader of Friends’ Circle; Bible Study Leader; VBS volunteer; Piano Player and let’s not forget “page turner” for Fred. The list goes on and on for what she has done even after Doug left as our Pastor five years ago. The Women of the Church would like to honor her with a luncheon following the worship service next Sunday, August 6th. Everyone is invited to stay for lunch and tell Kathy “Thank You” for all she has done! Missions Item of the Month for July We are collecting hand sanitizer, liquid soap, lotion, adult wipes / towelettes, deodorant and disposable razors for Senior Services. 2018 Moravian Daily Texts – Orders Due This Wednesday It is time to order the 2018 Moravian Daily Texts. If you would like to purchase one or more Daily Texts, fill out an order form (located in the Narthex and at the Fellowship Hall entrance) and turn into the office no later than this Wednesday, August 2nd. Money is collected in the fall when they arrive. UPCOMING EVENTS TO PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR Sunday, August 13th, Morning Worship August 13th Festival (Communion) Sunday, August 13th, 5:00 PM Homemade Ice Cream / Supper / Andrew René Concert
MORE UPCOMING EVENTS TO PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR Sunday, August 20th, Morning Worship August 13th Festival (Lovefeast) Sunday, August 20th, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 2:00 PM – Children’s Festival 4:45 PM – Lovefeast Friedberg Moravian Church Sunday, September 17th – Homecoming Saturday, September 16th Men’s Fellowship Fall Golf Tournament Saturday, October 21st – Blood Drive
PRAYER CONCERNS: Lori Barnett, J.D. Beroth, Charles Binkley, Sheila Binkley, Woody Blake, Dorothy Davis, Rebekah Ellerbe-Ammons, Betsy Harper, Katherine Loafman, Leslie Myers, Emily Norman, Pamela Padgett, Bill Smith, Jerry Smith, Wilma Tally, Joan Tibbits, Amanda Zaski Homebound / Shut-In / Nursing Care / Limited Activity: Shirley Athan, Ruth Beeding, Vernice Beroth, Jr., Eugene Bigham, Thelma Boose, Pat Calhoun, Ileana Drake, Ila Frye, Eleanor McGee, Marie Presson, Jack Queen, Betty Shropshire, Melbadene Smith, Wilma Sprinkle, Ruth Trogdon, Bill & Vivian Voss How We Came and Gave Last Sunday Worship Attendance: 123 Sunday School Attendance: 55 2017 Church Budget: $346,194.00 Year to Date Contributions: $180,886.92 Needed Weekly to Meet Budget: $6,657.57 Offering Last Sunday: $3,088.50
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. Ministers: All Who Serve Jesus Head Ushers Interim Choir Director Organist Band Director Pianist
Mr. Leonard Algood, Mr. Doug Spainhour Mr. John Golden Mr. Fred Wood Mr. Winfield Beroth Ms. Gail Parnell
Olivet Moravian Church 2205 Olivet Church Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336.924.8063
Rev. Matthew W. Allen, Pastor 336.413.1482