NATIONAL “BACK TO CHURCH” SUNDAY September 20, 2015 Ministers: All Who Serve Jesus BAND PRELUDE CHIMING OF THE HOUR CALL TO WORSHIP To God Whose Mercy Knows No Bounds *HYMN
Vaughan-Williams
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Page 530
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Please pass the friendship pads both ways in the pew. Visitors, please sign your name, address and telephone number. LITURGY
The Baptism of Children
Page 165
After singing “In the name of Jesus, Amen” on pg. 169 we will sing the hymn “Little Sister Welcome” inserted in your bulletin. Then we will return to the liturgy and sing the hymn on pg. 169.
Our congregation extends its Christian love and sympathy to Betty Lewis and her family upon the death of her stepfather, George William Teague on September 7th and to Kelly Jacobius and her family upon the death of her mother, Irene Johnson on September 14th. Chancel Flowers The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of Chloe Leigh Rawls who is being blessed today with the promise that God loves her and will be with her forever, by her family. Infants and Toddlers: Children’s Church (5 – 8 years): Today Monday Wednesday
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Mrs. Kathy Rights (Children are invited to go to Children’s Church or back to their seat.) PRESENTATION OF OUR OFFERINGS Prayer Anthem The Time for Singing Has Come *The Doxology
Thursday Martin
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
To God Be the Glory
Page 550
Psalm 54 James 3:13-4:3 Mark 9:30-37
Page 493 Page 1055 Page 877
MESSAGE
A Crazy, Upside-Down World
Rev. Allen
*HYMN
Lord, Teach Us How to Pray Aright
Page 750
SCRIPTURE READINGS
*BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE
Voluntary in G
Stanley
*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.
Saturday Sunday
Nursery Workers Emily & Leslie Myers, Bethany Brown Rowenna Shore
Opportunities to Worship and Serve Catered Luncheon After Worship Missions Committee 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 – Village Tavern, Hanes Mall 6:00 p.m. Beginner Band Practice 7:00 p.m. Missions Project – Samaritan Ministries 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Band Prelude 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Music & Worship Committee -- Parlor After Worship Piano / Organ Recital – Olivet Sanctuary 2:00 p.m. Salem Band – Salem Square 3:00 p.m. Youth / Parent Night – Pavilion 6:00 p.m.
September Missions – This Saturday, September 26th The September Mission Project will be at Samaritan Ministries this Saturday, September 26th, 9 AM until approximately 1:30 PM, to set tables, serve a meal, wash dishes and cleanup. We will meet at the church at 8:30 AM to carpool. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. If you are interested in helping us serve this meal please call or text Art Beroth at 336.970.7653. Our September Item of the Month will be collected for the Samaritan Inn. The items needed include men's travel-size toiletries (deodorant, toothbrushes, and toothpaste are especially needed). Piano and Organ Recital – Next Sunday, September 27th, 2:00 PM Everyone is invited to attend a piano and organ recital by Mrs. Katrina Oakley and Mr. Fred Wood, next Sunday, September 27th at 2:00 PM in the Olivet Moravian Sanctuary. Donations will be accepted and donated to the NC Eastern Star Grand Chapter Scholarship Fund. There will be a small reception with snacks afterward in the Fellowship Hall. It’s Time to Make Some Chicken Pies! – Wednesday, September 30th Come join us to make some Moravian Chicken Pies and fellowship with us at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, September 30th. Contact Lisa Culpepper at lbculpepper@triad.rr.com or 306-0297 if you can help.
Youth and Parent Night – Next Sunday, September 27th, 6:30 PM Our Youth Fellowship will have a special Youth and Parent Night next Sunday, September 27th, at our Pavilion beginning at 6:30 PM. All parents and youth in our Youth Fellowship program are invited to attend. Desserts will be served followed by a time when our parents will be able to see the events and activities their youth will be doing in Youth Fellowship.
PRAYER CONCERNS: Our Church Family and Church Friends: Louise Beck, Eugene Bigham, Charles Binkley, Thelma Boose, Carl Boyer, Betty (Ned) Conrad, Helen Davis, Gladys Doub, Ileana Drake, Mary Fearrington, Candy Kellner, Eleanor McGee, Kaye McKaughn, Marie Presson, Jane Ruhlman, Aidan Schumaker, Sue Shields, Thomas Stevens, 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), Darryl Bechler (Steve Shore’s neighbor), 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 Drake (Ileana Drake’s son), Gail Elliott (friend of many at Olivet), Trisha Gallagher (Shelly Schumaker’s friend), 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), Ransom Hinkle (Kelly Ewing’s cousin), John Hoots (Nancy Patterson’s friend), Linda Isom (Kelly Jacobius’ neighbor), Carol Johns (Jenny Braswell's niece), Alex King (Adam Mitchell’s student), Vickie Lawson (Rowenna Shore’s co-worker), 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), Reyna Nogueras (Alina Cukiernik’s aunt), Drew Owen (Rachel Desmarais’ co-worker’s son), Peggy Pappas (Bill Voss’ sister), Natalie Parry (Moyra Gunter’s co-worker’s daughter), Bonnie Pope (Rachel Desmarais’ co-worker), Ed Reams (Carolyn Wooten’s father), Maggie Rush (Celeste Stanley’s niece), Saul Seinberg (Sechler’s friend), Sharon Taylor (Eugene Bingham’s sister), Frank Trogdon (Lisa Stack’s father), Calvin Tsai (Macemore’s friend), Suzanne P. Vaughan (Dexter Ewing’s friend), Audrey Ward (Gina Handy’s mother), David Wilson (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: 192 Sunday School Attendance: 70 2015 Church Budget: $357,197.00 Year to Date Contributions: $241,947.00 Needed Weekly to Meet Budget: $6,869.17 Offering Last Sunday: $5,164.00
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 Director of Music Choir Directors Organist Band Director Pianist
Mr. Leonard Algood, Mr. Doug Spainhour Mrs. Nancy Whicker Mrs. Rachel Desmarais, Mrs. Nancy Whicker Mrs. Amy Goodrich Mr. Winfield Beroth Mrs. Kathy Rights
Copy Hymn #679
Car Wash – This Saturday, September 26th, 8 AM – Noon Our Senior High and Middle High Youth will have a Car Wash this Saturday, September 26th, 8AM-Noon at the BP/Four Brothers on Yadkinville Road.
Car Wash – This Saturday, September 26th, 8 AM – Noon Our Senior High and Middle High Youth will have a Car Wash this Saturday, September 26th, 8AM-Noon at the BP/Four Brothers on Yadkinville Road.
Music & Worship Committee – Next Sunday After Worship The Music & Worship Committee will meet after worship next Sunday in the Parlor.
Music & Worship Committee – Next Sunday After Worship The Music & Worship Committee will meet after worship next Sunday in the Parlor.
Blood Drive – Saturday, October 3rd, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM On Saturday, October 3rd, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Olivet is sponsoring a Blood Drive. To schedule an appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org and key sponsor code “ Olivet ” or send an email to Leila Warren (leilalei62@hotmail.com). Appointments encouraged and walk-ins welcome. Eat iron rich foods and hydrate one (1) week prior. Bring photo ID.
Blood Drive – Saturday, October 3rd, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM On Saturday, October 3rd, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Olivet is sponsoring a Blood Drive. To schedule an appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org and key sponsor code “ Olivet ” or send an email to Leila Warren (leilalei62@hotmail.com). Appointments encouraged and walk-ins welcome. Eat iron rich foods and hydrate one (1) week prior. Bring photo ID.