Chancel Flowers The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in memory of Hilda Craig by Phil Craig and Drew Craig.
NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST September 25, 2016 Ministers: All Who Serve Jesus
Infants and Toddlers: Children’s Church:
BAND PRELUDE CHIMING OF THE HOUR CALL TO WORSHIP
To Your Temple, Lord, I Come
(Herrnhut 11A)
*HYMN
Gather Together, Sing as One
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Today Wednesday
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Please pass the friendship pads both ways in the pew. Visitors, please sign your name, address and telephone number. 2016 CROPWALK KICKOFF *LITURGY
Peace and Justice
PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Prayer Anthem Praise! Praise! *The Doxology
*HYMN
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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. Christ, Engage Us in Your Mission
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CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Mrs. Sharon Petree (Children are invited to go to Children’s Church or back to their seat.) SCRIPTURES
Psalm 146 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-31
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The Rich Man and Lazarus
Rev. Allen
Today We Are All Called to Be Disciples
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SERMON *HYMN *BENEDICTION *MORAVIAN BLESSING POSTLUDE
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*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 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 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.
Thursday Friday Sunday
Nursery Workers Julie & Marissa Guffey Kim Flippin
Opportunities to Worship and Serve Catered Lunch – Fellowship Hall Senior Highs & Middle Highs – Study Beginner Band – Band Room Olivet’s Youth Chorus Chancel Choir Morning Star Ringers Friends Circle – Ham’s Restaurant Sewing Group Christian Education Meeting Sunday School Band Prelude Worship – Worldwide Communion Goodrich Wedding Reception – Fellowship Hall Senior Highs & Middle Highs – Study
After Worship 4:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. After Worship 4:00 p.m.
Catered Luncheon After Worship Today we celebrate Homecoming Sunday with a free catered lunch in the Fellowship Hall after worship. Everyone please stay and enjoy fellowship with one another. Senior Highs & Middle Highs – 4:00 PM Today The Senior Highs and Middle Highs will meet today at 4:00 PM. We will focus on our “Reflecting Christ in Our World” theme and assemble care packages for Olivet college students. Pastor Matthew Away This Week Pastor Matthew will be away from Monday afternoon until Thursday to attend the Moravian Ministers’ Retreat at Laurel Ridge. If there are pastoral needs, please call Doug Gordon (336.416.5797) or the church office. Friends' Circle – This Thursday The Friends’ Circle will meet for dinner this Thursday, September 29 at 6:00 PM at Ham’s Restaurant, Lower Level of Thruway Shopping Center. PRAYER CONCERNS: Lori Barnett, JD Beroth, Charles Binkley, Sheila Binkley, Sherry Boose, Carl Boyer, Ken Brown, Sherry Caudle, Betsy Harper, Shirley Harper, Justin Myers, Leslie Myers, Pamela Padgett, Sharon Petree, Rebekah Ratcliff, Aidan Schumaker, Thomas Stevens, Wilma Tally, Fred Wood, Amanda Zaski Homebound / Shut-In / Nursing Care / Limited Activity: Shirley Athan, Ruth Beeding, Vernice Beroth, Jr., Eugene Bigham, Thelma Boose, Gladys Doub, Ileana Drake, Mary Fearrington, Ila Frye, Eleanor McGee, Marie Presson, Jack Queen, Sue Shields, Betty Shropshire, Melbadene Smith, Wilma Sprinkle, Bill & Vivian Voss, Dawn Wrenn
Sewing Group – This Friday, 9:30 AM The Sewing Group is meeting this Friday at 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. We are making lap quilts for the shut-ins. No experience is needed, come join the fellowship. If you have any questions, please call Marilyn Mankins at 336.945.5450. You’re Invited -- Wedding Reception Next Sunday The congregation is invited to a wedding reception following the worship service next Sunday, October 2nd in the Fellowship Hall to honor Adam Goodrich and Steph Forbes. Adam and Steph were united in marriage on August 13 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Chicken Pies for Sale We have large frozen chicken pies for sale for $12. Write your check to Olivet Moravian Church and write “Chicken Pies” on memo line. Monthly Bulletin Boards – Help Wanted After many years, Gina Handy will no longer be doing the monthly bulletin boards outside the Office and Fellowship Hall. This position will be open starting November 1. If you are interested, please call the church office or contact Pastor Matthew. Trunk or Treat Carnival and Supper Sunday October 30, 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 Supper on Sunday, October 30, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Enjoy the 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! If you are interested in participating in our Trunk or Treat contact Evie Blum (olivet.dce@windstream.net) 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-or-treaters that walk by. Thank you for all your support and remember to invite your friends and neighbors to come out for a fun evening of Trunk or Treat and Supper! How We Came and Gave Last Sunday Worship Attendance: 158 Sunday School Attendance: 70 2016 Church Budget: $353,856.00 Year to Date Contributions: $242,284.87 Needed Weekly to Meet Budget: $6,804.92 Offering Last Sunday: $4,605.65
Provincial Older Adults Fall Rally Tuesday, October 11, at 12:30 PM Fairview Moravian Church 6550 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 Special Handbell Music by Karen Strausser of Konnoak Hills Moravian Church MENU: Chicken Casserole, Green Beans, Rice, Congealed Salad & Dessert, Coffee & Tea TICKETS: $10. See Renate Beroth, for tickets by October 3.
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 Christian Education Choir Director Guest Organist Band Director Pianist
Mr. Leonard Algood, Mr. Doug Spainhour Mrs. Evie Blum Mr. David Blum Mr. Andrew René Mr. Winfield Beroth Mrs. Kathy Rights