Acolyte

Katrina Stevens Kevin Mounce, David Hooker, Patrick Linville & Gerry Peddycord Gwenda & Lindsey Hooker

First Sunday in Lent

February 26, 2012 The Rev. Matthew W. Allen, Pastor Watchword for the Week: Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. Psalm 25:8 The hymns and liturgies for todays service are in the Moravian Book of Worship located in the pew racks in front of you. Prelude Jesu, Priceless Treasure..Bach *Liturgy Lent.............p. 72 Welcome and Announcements The Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings Prayer Anthem Remember His Passion.....Parker/Drennan The Reading of Gods Word Mark 1:9-15 Meditation *Hymn Christ Jesus Knew a Wilderness.......#337 Sacrament of Holy Communion....p. 196 *Benediction and Congregational Amen *Postlude Jesus, Be Our Chief Delight...C. Gregor Choralbuch *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 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. 9:45 a.m.

Ushers Nursery

The flowers on the altar are to the glory of God and in celebration of the First Sunday in Lent. Prayer List: Ethel Idol, Helen Hammock, Frankie Petree, Laura Canrobert, Addison & Joyce Hooker, Charlie Dillon, Steve McCracken, Joyce Priddy, Faye Collins, Alice Bauer, Michelle Nagy Shut-ins: Ollie Fulcher, Gary Hester, Mary Sell, Walt Sell Our Stewardship of Last Week Attendance 91 Offering $2,735.00 Today we celebrate Holy Communion for the First Sunday in Lent. Lent is a 40 day season where we intentionally draw closer to God and prepare our hearts for Easter. Moravians practice open communion. If you are a visitor, you are welcome to participate. The pastor will serve the elements to you in the pew and all will partake together. The 125th Anniversary Committee will meet briefly in the pastors study immediately following worship today. The Christian Education Committee will meet this afternoon at 3:00 in the Library. Day of Prayer at Trinity Moravian Church will be this Wednesday, February 229 at 11:00 a.m. The speaker will be Rev. Russell Williams. A complimentary luncheon will be served at noon. Lenten Services continue this Wednesday with supper at 6:00 p.m. The service will be in the sanctuary at 7:00 with guest speaker Rev. Dan Nelson. Pastor Allen will preach at Pine Chapel. During Lent we will collect the following items for Sunnyside Ministry: bar soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, cereal, oatmeal, soup, tomato products, and Ramen noodles. There will be a plastic bin in the Fellowship Hall in which to place donations. Loves UMC Adult Fellowship will meet this Tuesday, February 28th at 12:00 noon. The Building/Construction Committee will meet this Thursday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library.

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

Church Staff

Ann Seivers Loretta Snow Louise Whealton

Board of Elders

David Hester Robin Wolfington Faye Gardner

Jeff Styers Patrick Linville Johnny Vanhoy

Board of Trustees

Wayne Stevens Mike May Harvey Seivers

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK of February 26 March 4

Today, February 26 9:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 28 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 29 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 4 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Prayer Time Band Prelude Holy Communion Sunday School Christian Education Committee Quilters Supper Lenten Service Prayer Time Worship Sunday School Heritage Night

Crisis Control Donation for February Juice