Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

August 14, 2011 The Rev. Matthew W. Allen, Pastor Watchword for the Week: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Psalm 67:5 The hymns and liturgy for todays service are in the Moravian Book of Worship located in the pew racks in front of you. Prelude .... *Liturgy Pentecost and Spiritual Renewal....................................p. 95 Welcome and Announcements The Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings Prayer Anthem A Classic CommunionAlbrecht/Althouse The Reading of Gods Word John 17:1-2, 6-19 Meditation *Hymn Heart with Loving Heart United......................................#401 *Holy Communion in Celebration of the Holy Spirit.......p.222 *Benediction and Choral Amen 9:45 a.m.

Acolyte s Ushers Nursery

Jadyn Hooker & Hanna Smith Kevin Mounce, David Hooker Patrick Linville, Gerry Peddycord

Angie May & Sidney Hooker

The flowers on the altar are to the glory of God and in honor of Evelyn Fulps birthday and for her dedication and love to Circle 1 by the ladies of Circle 1. Prayer List: Ethel Idol, Helen Hammock, Frankie Petree, Marlyn Wolfington, Laura Canrobert, Addison & Joyce Hooker, Delmore Hester, Charlie Dillon Shut-ins: Virginia Amos, Dusty Clements, Ollie Fulcher, Catherine Hester, Gary Hester, Mary Sell, Walt Sell, Betty Hammock Our Stewardship of Last Week Attendance 109 Offering $3,613.00 Today we celebrate Holy Communion in observance of the August Thirteenth Festival. On August 13, 1727 the Holy Spirit was poured out among the Moravians in Herrnhut, Germany during a communion service. They were transformed into the renewed Moravian Church. Today after worship we will take up a special offering to support our Elders Discretionary Fund. ReminderLadies Night Out is this coming Saturday at 6:00 p.m. at the church. The cost is $15 per person. Entertainment will be provided by comedian and motivational speaker Phyllis Elvington. Next Sunday we will continue our celebration of the August Thirteenth Festival with a lovefeast during worship. The band will play a prelude at 9:15 a.m. Thanks to everyone who participated or helped out with Vacation Bible School last week. We had 42 children registered. Moravian Festival on September 10Please sign up to help at Oak Groves tent and get your tickets from Pastor Allen. Please consider buying a square foot ($250) for the building campaign!

*Postlude ..........
*If you are able, please stand. Please remember to silence cell phones and pagers before worship begins. A warm welcome is extended to all who worship at Oak Grove this Sunday morning. If you are a visitor, please sign the guest book in the vestibule and fill out a blue visitors card and place it in the offering plate. Before the service speak to the Lord; during the service let the Lord speak to you; and after the service speak to one another.

The Rev. Matthew W. Allen, Pastor Sandra Grindstaff, Organist Robin Hancock, Choir Director Robert Clark, Band Director Angie May, Secretary

Church Staff

Ann Seivers Loretta Snow Louise Whealton

Board of Elders

Jerry Lewis Robin Wolfington Gerald Peddycord

Marion Clark Patrick Linville Gary McCracken

Board of Trustees

Wayne Stevens Dewey Linville, Jr. Harvey Seivers

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK of August 14-21

Today, August 14 9:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, August 16 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 20 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 21 9:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Prayer Time Band Prelude Communion Sunday School Quilters Ladies Night Out Prayer Time Band Prelude Lovefeast Sunday School

Crisis Control donation for August Grits and Oatmeal