Happy Mother’s Day! A special welcome to all the mothers who are here today. Whether you are a grandmother, mother or someone’s “other mother”, today is your special day. May the Lord bless each one of you! 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. Chancel Flowers The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of all mothers and in celebration of our 22 nd wedding anniversary on May 7th by Matt & Donna Waterman.
ASCENSION SUNDAY May 8, 2016 Ministers: All Who Serve Jesus MOTHER’S DAY BAND PRELUDE CHIMING OF THE HOUR CALL TO WORSHIP
Come Christians, Join to Sing Moravian Star Ringers
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*LITURGY FOR CHRISTIAN HOMES
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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.
Nursery Workers Infants and Toddlers: Angela Golden & Phyllis Heitman Children’s Church (5 – 8 years): Kathy Rights Monday Tuesday Wednesday
RECOGNITION OF MOTHERS SPECIAL MUSIC
A Home of Grace Children’s Chorus & Shepherd’s Chorus
PRESENTATION OF OUR OFFERINGS Prayer Anthem Above All Morning Star Ringers *The Doxology
*HYMN SPECIAL MUSIC
J. Martin
Saturday arr. Bettcher Sunday
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. Heart with Loving Heart United In a Mother’s Heart Children’s Chorus & Shepherd’s Chorus
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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 READINGS
Psalm 47 Acts 1:1-11
SERMON *HYMN
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Our Time is Short
Rev. Allen
Rejoice, the Lord is King
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*BENEDICTION POSTLUDE *If you are able, please stand.
Psalm XIX
B. Marcello
Opportunities To Worship And Serve Evangelism Committee 4:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study -- Parlor 7:00 p.m. Beginner Band at Winfield Beroth’s home 4:00 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 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m. Missions Project – Habitat Restore 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Senior Highs & Middle Highs – Carowinds TBA Spring Golf Tournament -- Pilot Knob C.C. 1:00 p.m. Pentecost Men’s Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Band Prelude 10:30 a.m. Worship – Communion 11:00 a.m. Senior Highs – Study 4:00 p.m. Joint Board followed by Elders & Trustees 6:30 p.m.
A Mother’s Day Donation A donation will be given to Battered Women’s Shelter in honor of and in memory of all of our mothers. Special Mother’s Day Offering For Salemtowne Today you may donate a special Mother’s Day Offering for Salemtowne. This year’s offering will go toward their Financial Assistance Fund for residents who have financial needs. Brochures and envelopes are located in the Narthex. Women’s Bible Study – This Tuesday, May 10th Our Women’s Bible Study will be this Tuesday, May 10th, at 7:00 PM in the Church Parlor. We will be discussing Chapter 20. Please make plans to join us.
May Missions Project – This Saturday, May 14th The May Missions Project will be at Habitat Restore this Saturday, May 14th, to do light work in the store. The hours will be from 9 AM until approximately 1 PM. We can meet at the church at 8:30 AM to carpool. To volunteer or for more information, contact Rick Cochran at 945-0334.
Men’s Breakfast – Next Sunday, May 15th The Men’s Breakfast will be next Sunday, May 15th at 8:30 AM. All men and any guests are welcome to attend. PRAYER CONCERNS: Lori Barnett, Charles Binkley, Sheila Binkley, Andrea Bohn, Carl Boyer, Pat Calhoun, Grayson Comer, Ila Frye, Gina Handy, Thomas Jones, Candy Kellner, Kaye McKaughn, Jane Ruhlman, Will Sechler, Aidan Schumaker, Vivian Voss, Paige Wheeler, Amanda Zaski Homebound / Shut-In / Nursing Care / Limited Activity: Ruth Beeding, Vernice Beroth, Jr., Eugene Bigham, Thelma Boose, Gladys Doub, Ileana Drake, Mary Fearrington, Eleanor McGee, Marie Presson, Jack Queen, Sue Shields, Betty Shropshire, Melbadene Smith, Wilma Sprinkle, Bill & Vivian Voss, Dawn Wrenn
Newsletter Deadline – Wednesday, May 18th If you have information that needs to be included in the June issue of The Olivet Reporter please have it in the church office no later than Wednesday, May 18th. Senior Friends – Wednesday, May 18th The Senior Friends will gather on Wednesday, May 18th, beginning at 10:30 AM. We will publish the program plans and have a Sign Up Sheet closer to the date. Graduation Information Needed – Due May 22nd We need the names of those graduating from high school and college. Please send the following information to the church office: high school graduates – (1) high school that they are graduating from; (2) will they be attending college, if so the college name and their major or what their plans for the future are. For college graduates – (1) College that they are graduating from, (2) list their full degree name and (3) their future plans. For all graduates, we need their full name along with both of their parents’ names or spouse’s names. We need this information no later than Sunday, May 22nd. Olivet Moravian’s Graduation Sunday is scheduled for June 5th.
Friends’ Circle – Thursday, May 26th Friends’ Circle will meet Thursday, May 26th, at 6:00 PM to go out to eat. The restaurant will be announced at a later date. Missions Item of the Month – Collections Through Sunday, May 29th We are collecting small bottles of water and small bottles of Gatorade for Seeds of Hope Summer Camp. We will collect these through Sunday, May 29th. How We Came and Gave Last Sunday Worship Attendance: 206 Sunday School Attendance: 65 2016 Church Budget: $353,856.00 Year to Date Contributions: $113,932.51 Needed Weekly to Meet Budget: $6,804.92 Offering Last Sunday: $9,369.00
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 336.413.1482 Head Ushers Mr. Leonard Algood, Mr. Doug Spainhour Director of Christian Education Mrs. Evie Blum Director of Music & Choir Director Mrs. Nancy Whicker Co-Choir Director Mr. David Blum Organist Mr. Fred Wood Band Director Mr. Winfield Beroth Pianists Mrs. Amy Goodrich, Mrs. Kathy Rights Children’s Chorus & Shepherd’s Chorus Director Mr. John Golden Moravian Star and Morning Star Ringers Director Mr. Doug Rights