OLIVET MORAVIAN CHURCH
*BENEDICTION AND RESPONSE POSTLUDE *If you are able, please stand. We extend our love and sympathy to Kandis Fox and family in the death of her husband, Keith Fox on March 15, 2016. Welcome to Olivet Moravian Church on this Palm Sunday. We are especially happy to greet visitors and invite you to worship with us again. Today we celebrate Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem and proclaim: Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Today we are happy to welcome into our communicant membership: By Rite of Confirmation: Audrey Lloyd and Transfer of Membership from Unity Moravian: Michelle Shore.
2205 Olivet Church Road Winston-Salem, NC 27105 336.924.8063 PALM SUNDAY March 20, 2016
Chancel Flowers The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of Sherry Caudle in celebration of her birthday on March 10 by Joe Davis.
BAND PRELUDE CHIMING OF THE HOUR CALL TO WORSHIP The Holy City Lauren Kossler, Violin and Amy Goodrich, Piano *HYMN
All Glory, Laud, and Honor (Children’s Processional of Palms)
Adams
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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. *CONFIRMATION AND AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Prayer Anthem Hosanna, Hosanna! Lauren Kossler, Violin and Adam Mitchell, Percussion *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
Ride On! Ride On in Majesty
Martin
*LITURGY
Fri, 3/25 Page 343
Rev. Allen Palm Sunday
Mon, 3/21 Tues, 3/22 Wed, 3/23 Thurs, 3/24
Luke 19:28-40
MESSAGE
Sun, 3/20
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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 READING
Infants and Toddlers: Children’s Church (5 – 8 years):
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Part of the liturgy includes the signing of Hosanna (with repeat) on Page 239. Children’s Chorus will sing the 1st Part and the Congregation will sing the 2nd Part.
Children’s Chorus Director: John Golden *EXTINGUISHING OF THE SIXTH CANDLE IN THE CROWN OF THORNS
Sat, 3/26 Sun, 3/27
Nursery Workers Elizabeth Cross and Keli Ewing Julie and Marissa Guffey
Palm Sunday Through Easter Sunday Men’s Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Band Prelude 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Palm Sunday Potluck honoring New Members 6:00 p.m. Band Prelude 7:00 p.m. Holy Week Service (Pages 5-20) 7:30 p.m. Holy Week Service (Pages 21-49) 7:30 p.m. Holy Week Service (Pages 49-63, 75-88) 7:30 p.m. Shepherd’s Chorus (grades 6-12) 6:45 p.m. Holy Week Service (Pages 88-117) 7:30 p.m. MAUNDY THURSDAY Band Prelude 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service with Communion (pgs 65-74) 7:30 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY Crucifixion Service (Pages 117-135) 2:30 p.m. Band Prelude 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Lovefeast (Pages 123-139) 7:30 p.m. Great Sabbath Service at Home Moravian Church 7:00 p.m. EASTER SUNDAY Band tour of community (meet at 1:00 a.m.) 2:00 a.m. Sunrise Service and Continental Breakfast 6:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Band Prelude 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m.
Pictures for Our New Pictorial Directory Our new Church Directory won’t be complete without you! Participating families will receive (1) Free 8 X 10 portrait, (2) Free Directory, (3) Specially
priced portraits and frames, (4) Immediate viewing of digital photos. Credit Cards Accepted. The times available for you to have pictures made are: Thursday, April 21, 2:30 PM—8:30 PM Friday, April 22, 2:30 PM—8:30 PM Saturday, April 23, 10:00 AM—4:00 PM Sign up today at the table in front of the History Room across from the Members’ Mailboxes. March Item of the Month The March Item of the Month is for Bethesda Center, a homeless shelter on Patterson Avenue in Winston-Salem. They specifically need: Toilet Paper (VERY URGENT), Liquid Hand Soap, Hand Sanitizer, and 39-Gallon Trash Bags.
PRAYER CONCERNS: Our Church Family and Church Friends: Lori Barnett, Eugene Bigham, Charles Binkley, Sheila Binkley, Andrea Bohn, Thelma Boose, Carl Boyer, Pat Calhoun, Ileana Drake, Mary Fearrington, Ila Frye, Donna Gouge, Gina Handy, Candy Kellner, Eleanor McGee, Kaye McKaughn, Marie Presson, Jane Ruhlman, Aidan Schumaker, Wil Sechler, Sue Shields, Vivian Voss, Paige Wheeler, Amanda Zaski Our Family Members and Friends: Wes Arrington, Sr. (friend to many at Olivet), Shelby Axsom (Rhonda Huff’s mother), Linda Barnett (Lauren Campbell’s friend), Donna Baskins (Wood’s neighbor), Ashley Bernette (Penny Perryman’s co-worker’s daughter), Michael Bowles (Doug Spainhour’s friend), Haley Burcham (Tammy Ridings’ cousin’s daughter), 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 (Burns' brother-in-law), Baxter Elliott (friend of many at Olivet), Theresa Esposito (Adam Mitchell’s mother), Betty Fansler (Kim Flippin’s mother), Trisha Gallagher (Shelly Schumaker’s friend), Barry Graham (Marla Young’s brother-in-law), Mary Gray (Steve Shore’s grandmother), Barbara Greene (Robin Hendricks’ mother), Sue Harkrader (Marla Young’s friend), Ezlee Harp (Barbara Shield’s mother), Mary Hedrick (Sechler’s friends), Ransom Hinkle (Kelly Ewing’s cousin), Ann Jones and family (Hunter Smith’s friends), Alex King (Adam Mitchell’s student), Julius Lippert (Keri Harward’s father), Becky Margerum (Kristy Beroth’s friend), 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), Natalie Parry (Moyra Gunter’s co-worker’s daughter), Ed Reams (Carolyn Wooten’s father), Maggie Rush (Celeste Stanley’s niece), Rick Sleap (Kelly Jacobius’ brother-in-law), Sharon Taylor (Eugene Bingham’s sister), Carolyn Tilley (Linda Blake’s friend), Susan Tobaben (Art Beroth’s cousin), Ruth Trogdon (Lisa Stack’s mother), Calvin Tsai (Macemore’s friend), Suzanne Vaughn (Dexter Ewing’s friend), Audrey Ward (Gina Handy’s mother), Mike Williams & family (Henry’s friends), David Wilson (Henshaw’s friend), Betty Wood (Linda Blake’s friend), Carol Wood (Andrea Bohn’s mother), 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: 170 Sunday School Attendance: 70 2016 Church Budget: $353,856.00 Year to Date Contributions: $68,247.26 Needed Weekly to Meet Budget: $6,804.92 Offering Last Sunday: $5,697.26 Ahaus Hospital Fund: $3,380.00 Unity Offering: $289.00
Palm Sunday Potluck This Evening We will have our Palm Sunday Potluck this evening at 6:00 PM. Our special guests will be those who have joined our church since last Palm Sunday. We encourage everyone to come and then stay for our Holy Week Service at 7:30 PM.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER THE HOSANNA “The Hosanna” is a traditional hymn of the Moravian Church which is sung on the first Sunday of Advent and on Palm Sunday. The word “Hosanna” means “save us.” When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the people were shouting, “Hosanna!” to Jesus, or in other words, “Jesus, save us!” The significance of “hosanna” is also carried to Christmas as we welcome the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. “The Hosanna” is sung antiphonally (one part echoing the other). The Olivet Children’s Chorus will sing the first part and the congregation the second part (the words in bold). The music is found on page 239.
CROWN OF THORNS The Crown of Thorns, which is displayed at the front of the Sanctuary, represents the last weeks of Jesus’ life here on earth. The thorns represent the suffering that Jesus went through for us. The seven candles represent the last seven weeks of His life. All the candles are lit. On the first Sunday in Lent, one candle is extinguished. This procedure is followed until the last candle is extinguished at our Good Friday lovefeast. The extinguishing of candles usually takes place at the end of the service by a senior person, as one who is in the twilight of life. On Easter Sunday, there is a new wreath of spring flowers with the Christ Candle burning before and during the service. No one extinguishes the candle during the service. This represents the everlasting light of Jesus in this world.
Holy Week Services Begin Tonight Holy Week Services will begin tonight and continue through Friday evening at 7:30 PM. There will also be a Crucifixion Service on Friday afternoon at 2:30 PM. During Holy Week we will read the account of Jesus’ last week before His crucifixion and resurrection. We will have Holy Communion on Thursday and Lovefeast on Good Friday. New Large Print Readings for Holy Week Music Edition Books We have purchased new large print Readings for Holy Week Music Edition Books. If you would like to have your own copy, they are available for $10. Easter Sunday Is Next Sunday! Next Sunday is our Easter celebration! Our Church Band will meet at the church at 1:00 AM and leave at 2:00 AM to tour the community. At 6:45 AM we will have our Easter Sunrise Service as we proclaim the resurrection of our Lord and Savior. Following the Sunrise Service, there will be a continental breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. Later that morning, we will have Sunday School at 9:45 AM and worship at 11:00 AM. Spring Golf Tournament -- Saturday, May 14 The Arlen Lewis Memorial Spring Golf Tournament will be on Saturday, May 14th, at 2:00 PM at the Pilot Knob Park Golf Course in Pilot Mountain. The tournament is a four-person team captain’s choice event. The cost is $180 per team ($45 per person) and there are also opportunities for businesses or individuals to sponsor any of the eighteen holes at $100 per hole. If you are interested in playing or sponsoring a hole, please contact Mike Handy (414-6455).
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 Co-Choir Director Mr. David Blum Organist Mrs. Amy Goodrich Band Director Mr. Winfield Beroth
Director of Christian Education
Mrs. Evie Blum