Hayn I am Jesus’ little lamb; Ever glad at heart I am; For my Shepherd gently guides me, Knows my need and well provides me, Loves me ev’ry day the same, Even calls me by my name.
Lovefeast in Honor of Children In Celebration of the Children’s Festival of the Moravian Church
Olivet Moravian Church October 11, 2015 Band Prelude
Day by day, at home, away, Jesus is my staff and stay. When I hunger, Jesus feeds me, Into pleasant pastures leads me; When I thirst, He bids me go Where the quiet waters flow.
Chiming of the Hour Call to Worship
Meditation on “Crusader Hymn” Fred Wood, organ
Young Crusaders
Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature, O Thou of God and man the Son, Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou, my soul’s glory, joy, and crown.
Who is happy as I am; Even now the shepherd’s lamb? And when my short life is ended, By His angel host attended, He shall fold me to His breast, There within His arms to rest. Children’s Message
Pastor Matthew
Scripture
1 Timothy 4:6-16
Message
Let No One Despise Your Youth
Rev. Allen Diademata (595 C)
Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands, Robed in the blooming garb of spring; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, Who makes the woeful heart to sing. Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight, And all the twinkling starry host; Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer Than all the angels heaven can boast. Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, Now and forever more be Thine.
Now in the days of youth, when life flows fresh and free, Thou Lord of all our hearts and lives, we give ourselves to Thee; Our fervent gift receive, and fit us to fulfill, Through all our days, in all our ways, our Heavenly Father’s will. Teach us wher-e’er we live to act as in Thy sight, And do what Thou wouldst have us do with radiant delight; Not choosing what is great, nor spurning what is small, But take, as from Thy hands, our tasks and glorify them all.
Prayer, Welcome and Announcements Please pass the friendship pads both ways in the pew. Visitors please include your name, address, and phone number. (Serving of Lovefeast)
Spirit of Christ, do Thou our first bright days inspire, That we may live the life of love and loftiest desire And be by Thee prepared for larger years to come And for the life ineffable within the Father’s home.
Hayn (82 D)
Benediction Postlude
Postlude on “Italian Hymn”
Young
Jesus makes my heart rejoice I’m His sheep and know His voice; He’s a Shepherd, kind and gracious, And His pastures are delicious, Constant love to me He knows, Yea, my very name He knows. (Over)
Moravian Blessing: Come, Lord Jesus, our Guest to be and bless these gifts bestowed by thee. Bless Thy dear ones everywhere and keep them in Thy loving care. Amen.
Trusting His mild staff always, I go in and out in peace; He will feed me with the treasure Of His grace in richest measure; When athirst to Him I cry, Living water He’ll supply.
Anthems Lord, I lift Your Name on High arr. Bettcher Moravian Star Ringers, Director: Doug Rights
Should not I for gladness leap, Led by Jesus as His sheep? For when these blest days are over, To the arms of my dear Saviour I shall be conveyed to rest Amen, yea, my lot is blest.
God of Great and God of Small arr. N. Sleeth Olivet Children’s Chorus, Director: John Golden Come, Now is the Time to Worship arr. Bettcher Morning Star Ringers, Director: Doug Rights (Collect mugs) C. Bonner
Praise Him, praise Him, all ye little children, God is love, God is love; Praise Him, praise Him, all ye little children, God is love, God is love. Love Him, love Him, all ye little children, God is love, God is love; Love Him, love Him, all ye little children, God is love, God is love. Thank Him, thank Him, all ye little children, God is love, God is love; Thank Him, thank Him, all ye little children, God is love, God is love.
1) Jesus loves me! This I know For the Bible tells me so Little ones to Him belong They are weak, but He is strong. Refrain
W. B. Badbury Refrain Yes, Jesus loves me Yes, Jesus loves me Yes, Jesus loves me The Bible tells me so.
2) Jesus loves me! This I know As He loved so long ago Taking children on His knee Saying, “Let them come to Me.” Refrain
4) Jesus loves me still today Walking with me on my way Wanting as a friend to give Light and love to all who live. Refrain
3) Jesus loves me! He who died Heaven’s gate to open wide He will wash away my sin Let His little childe come in. Refrain
5) Jesus loves me! He will stay Close beside me all the way Thou hast bled and died for me I will henceforth live for Thee. Refrain
Jesus loves the little children All the children of the world Red and, yellow, black and white They are precious in His sight. Jesus loves the little children Of the world. Jesus died for all the children All the children of the world Red and yellow, black and white They are precious in His sight. Jesus died for all the children Of the world. Jesus rose for all the children All the children of the world Red and yellow, black and white They are precious in His sight. Jesus rose for all the children Of the world. Posen Father, lead me day by day Ever in Thine own sweet way; Teach me to be pure and true, Show me what I ought to do. When my heart is full of glee, Help me to remember Thee Happy most of all to know That my Father loves me so. Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings Prayer Anthem Fairest Lord Jesus
Lau
Music & Worship Committee The Music & Worship Committee will meet today in the Parlor following our worship service. PRAYER CONCERNS: Our Church Family and Church Friends: Louise Beck, Eugene Bigham, Charles Binkley, Thelma Boose, Carl Boyer, Betty (Ned) Conrad, Ileana Drake, Mary Fearrington, Ila Frye, 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 coworker), Charles “Chip” Conrad (Donna Livengood’s friend), Carol Cox (Celeste Stanley’s sister), Tom Drake (Ileana Drake’s son), Gail Elliott (friend of many at Olivet), Trisha Gallagher (Shelly Schumaker’s friend), Leslie Glaspey (Jenna Burns’ grandmother), 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), Tony Marshall (Doug Gordon’s cousin), 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), Sharon Taylor (Eugene Bingham’s sister), Calvin Tsai (Macemore’s friend), Suzanne P. Vaughan (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) Pastor Head Ushers Director of Music Choir Directors Organist Band Director Pianists Head Male Diener Head Female Dieners
Rev. Matthew W. Allen Mr. Leonard Algood, Mr. Doug Spainhour Mrs. Nancy Whicker Mrs. Rachel Desmarais, Mrs. Nancy Whicker Mr. Fred Wood Mr. Winfield Beroth Mrs. Amy Goodrich, Mrs. Kathy Rights Mr. Leonard Algood Mrs. Jan Payne, Mrs. Loretta Whitt
OLIVET MORAVIAN CHURCH October 11, 2015 Ministers: All Who Serve Jesus We welcome you to our service today. If you are looking for a church home, we hope you will consider being a part of our church. If you would like to join our church or want more information about it, please call our church office at 924-8063. 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. The Children’s Lovefeast In August we celebrated the August 13th Festival of the Moravian Church as we remembered the spiritual renewal event of the early Moravians on August 13, 1727 in the community of Herrnhut, Germany. The blessing of that event over 280 years ago also poured out upon the children. Many of the children of Herrnhut also experienced a time of spiritual renewal in their lives which some Moravian churches observe a special Children’s Festival. At Olivet we have our Children’s Sunday as a time to celebrate how our children and youth are a special part of our church family and how they are able to experience the Lord through the ministry of this church. As with many of our celebrations, we share the Moravian tradition of a lovefeast. Chancel Flowers The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of Judy Beroth for her birthday and in loving memory of Sarah Agnew Beroth and Vernice V. Beroth, Sr. on the occasion of his birthday, given by Winfield Beroth. Nursery Workers Infants and Toddlers:
Jake & Lori Barnett
Looking For Nominees If you are interested in being a nominee for our Board of Elders, Board of Trustees or Regional Conference of Churches Representative, please contact any member of our Nominating Committee today who are Leonard Algood, Rachel Desmarais, Wayne Gunter, Gina Handy, Bill Mankins and Doris Snyder. Women's Bible Study – This Tuesday, October 13th The Women's Bible Study will be held in the Parlor this Tuesday, October 13th, at 7:00 PM. We will be sharing Chapter 12 on Hannah and Peninnah. New members are always welcome. See Kathy Rights for additional information.
Breakfast, Bake Sale, Craft Fair – This Saturday, October 17th This Saturday, October 17th, 7:00 – 11:00 AM, one of our RCC Churches, Rural Hall Moravian is having their Fall Fellowship Breakfast, Bake Sale and Craft Fair. Katherine Loafman will be one of the vendors. Moramus Chorale Concert – This Saturday, October 17th, 3:00 PM “The Man Who Wrote Morning Star" will be directed by The Rev. Dr. Nola Reed Knouse and will be performed by The Moramus Chorale. Hagen's works for organ performed by Scott Carpenter and Susan Keck Foster. FREE and open to the public, held in Gray Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor’s Center. Men’s Breakfast – Next Sunday, October 18th The Men’s Breakfast will be next Sunday, October 18th at 8:30 AM. All men of the church and any guests are welcome to attend. No Sign-up Sheets will be put out. Mission Project – CROP Walk – Next Sunday, October 18th Our Mission Project this month is CROP Walk. This event takes place next Sunday, October 18th. Bring a change of clothes and we will leave after church as a group to get a quick lunch before going to Corpening Plaza for the walk. All of the money raised from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County CROP Hunger Walk is used to support hunger alleviation programs. The walk is about 2 miles in length. We will collect money for CROP Walk through next Sunday. Our goal is to raise $1000 and we’ve collect $900 so far. Please plan to participate and please give generously. Our Item of the Month for October will be canned food for Sunnyside Ministry. We will collect these items through Sunday, October 25th. Senior Friends’ Mountain Trip – Wednesday, October 21st The Senior Friends are going to the mountains to visit the churches of the Frescoes (Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Glendale Springs and Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church in West Jefferson); enjoy lunch and then visit the Cheese Factory in West Jefferson. Lunch will be “Dutch Treat” at Shatley Springs Inn and they only accept cash or checks, no credit cards. We’re renting a bus for our journey so we can fellowship together. The cost is $20 per person and must be paid by this Wednesday, October 14th to Renate Beroth. We’ll meet at the church at 9:00 AM and leave at 9:15 AM. Please sign up on the Senior Friends bulletin board. Friends' Circle Dinner – Thursday, October 22nd The Friends' Circle will have our Fall Potluck/BUNCO on Thursday, October 22nd, at 6:00 PM, in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a covered dish to share and we encourage you to bring a friend. It will be a great evening of food, fun and fellowship! Please let Kathy Rights know if you are coming. All ladies are welcome!
Bar-B-Que Dinner -- Saturday, October 24th Olivet will have a church-wide and community Bar-B-Que Dinner on Saturday, October 24th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Please come and bring your family and friends to this event that will include lots of good food and fellowship time. This is a great time to reach out to someone you know to invite them for an event at our church. We will be serving Bar-B-Que plates with beans, slaw, rolls, homemade desserts and tea; Adult=$12; Child=$6 (ages 6-12). Take-outs will also be available. This will be a great fall event for our church. We need workers to help make our Bar-B-Que Dinner on October 24th a success. Please sign up if you are willing to participate. Sign-up sheets will be available at the Fellowship Hall and Church Office entrances. We will need servers; people to set-up and clean up; dish washers; and additional workers to help in various capacities throughout the event. For more information, please call Thomas Stevens at 699-4710. Trunk or Treat Carnival and Free Hot Dog Supper Sunday October 25th, 5:00-7:00 PM Our Senior Highs and Middle Highs invite all the children of the church and friends to our Trunk or Treat Carnival and Free Hot Dog Supper on Sunday, October 25th, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Enjoy our first Trunk or Treat, where many of our members will decorate their vehicle trunks and offer a treat to all that stop by. We will have fun games and activities for all ages along with a Hayride and our famous Cake Walk! Please come out for a fun evening of Trunk or Treat and Free Hot Dog Supper! If you are interested in participating in our Trunk or Treat contact Lisa Culpepper at lbculpepper@triad.rr.com or the church office. You don’t have to make your vehicle trunk an elaborate display, just make sure it’s kid-friendly and non-scary. Make sure you have plenty of candy available for the trick-ortreaters that walk by. Thank you for all your support and remember to invite your friends and neighbors to our Trunk or Treat Carnival! Donations will be accepted and will be used for several families we adopt at Christmas. TODAY
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How We Came and Gave Last Sunday Worship Attendance: 173 Sunday School Attendance: 74 2015 Church Budget: $357,197.00 Year to Date Contributions: $259,560.75 Needed Weekly to Meet Budget: $6,869.17 Offering Last Sunday: $7,619.00
Opportunities to Worship and Serve Music & Worship Committee – Parlor After Worship Middle Highs – Corn Maze After Worship Senior Highs – Study 4:00 p.m. Evangelism Committee 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. Beginner Band 7:00 p.m. Rural Hall Moravian -- Breakfast 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. Moramus Concert – Old Salem Visitor Center 3:00 p.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. CROP Walk (Registration 1:30 PM) 2:30 p.m.