Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 18, 2011 The Rev. Matthew W. Allen, Pastor Watchword for the week: For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. Philippians 1:21 9:45 a.m.

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. Acolyte s Ushers Nursery Katrina Stevens & Laura Kate Colona Gerald Peddycord, Mike May, Bobby Wolfington, Steve Price Jane Farmer & Bonnie Peddycord

The hymns and liturgy for todays service are in the Moravian Book of Worship located in the pew racks in front of you.
Prelude Come Unto HimJ.S. Bach *Hymn Blessed Assurance..........................................................#714 *Liturgy Stewardship................................................................p. 154 Welcome and Announcements Childrens Message.Tammy Lewis The Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings Prayer Anthem His Eye is on the Sparrow.Gabriel/Moore *Doxology *Hymn As Saints of Old..#650 The Reading of Gods Word Psalm 145:1-8 Matthew 20:1-16 1 Corinthians 12:1-12 Sermon Use Your Gifts

The flowers on the altar are to the glory of God and in honor of Harvey Seivers birthday by his family. Prayer List: Ethel Idol, Helen Hammock, Frankie Petree, Marlyn Wolfington, Laura Canrobert, Addison & Joyce Hooker, Delmore Hester, Charlie Dillon, Louise Hester, Keith Miller Shut-ins: Virginia Amos, Dusty Clements, Ollie Fulcher, Catherine Hester, Gary Hester, Mary Sell, Walt Sell, Betty Hammock Our Stewardship of Last Week Attendance 112 Offering $2,623.00 Thanks to everyone who helped with and supported the Spaghetti Supper last night. The Annual Church Picnic will be this evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Pavilion. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be served. The Building/Construction Committee will meet this Thursday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Next Sunday we will celebrate our 124th Anniversary with a lovefeast. The band will play a prelude at 9:15 a.m. Our guest speaker will be Bishop Wayne Burkette. A covered dish lunch will be at 12:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Next Sunday we will collect a special offering after worship to help victims of the recent hurricanes. It will go to the MVR (Moravian Volunteer Response). Our Annual Church Council will be Sunday, October 2 after worship. The only Sunday School classes that will meet are Moravian Lambs and Bible Explorers. We will elect board and committee members for next year. Please buy a square foot ($250) for the building campaign! 15 have been bought so far. Thanks for your generous support!

*Hymn God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending........................#652 *Benediction and Choral Amen *Postlude Our Great Savior..Prichard/Harkness *If you are able, please stand. Please remember to silence cell phones and pagers before worship begins.

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

Church Staff

Board of Elders
Ann Seivers Loretta Snow Louise Whealton Jerry Lewis Robin Wolfington Gerald Peddycord

Board of Trustees
Marion Clark Patrick Linville Gary McCracken Wayne Stevens Dewey Linville, Jr. Harvey Seivers

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK of September 18-25

Today, September 18 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 20 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 21 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 22 6:30 p.m. Sunday, September 25 9:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Prayer Time Worship Sunday School Church Picnic Quilters Bible Study Choir Practice Building/Construction Comm. Prayer Time Band Prelude Anniversary Lovefeast Sunday School Anniversary Lunch

Crisis Control donation for September Canned Beef Stew & Saltine Crackers