First Sunday in Lent March 9, 2014
9:45 a.m. The Rev. Matthew W. Allen, Pastor
Watchword for the week: Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart. Psalm 32:11 The hymns and liturgy are in the blue Book of Worship located in the pew rack in front of you. Prelude - What Wondrous Love is This……….…...American Folk Hymn *Hymn – Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days……………….….#341 *Liturgy – Lent…………………………………........…..……p. 72 Welcome and Announcements
A warm welcome is extended to all who worship at Oak Grove this Sunday morning. If you are a visitor, please fill out a blue visitor’s card and place it in the offering plate. Please greet those around you in the spirit of Christian fellowship. Greeter
Hazel Beasley
Acolyte
Joseph Kidwell
Ushers
Kevin Mounce, Patrick Linville David Hooker, Gerry Peddycord
Nursery
Susan, Sarah & Laura Price
The flowers on the altar are to the glory of God. *************************************** Prayer List: Ethel Idol, Faye Collins, Michelle Nagy, Willie Disher, Lisa Robertson, Helen Hammock, Helen Lewis, Jim Hull, Elizabeth Marshall, Sarah Ellis, Harold Lloyd, Margaret Hoerner, Lucy Gardner, Donna Comer, Marty Homstad, Sally Barneycastle, Mary Jo Hull, Marie Marshall, Phil Clark, Rachel Hooker, Beverly Disher, Steve Price
The Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings Prayer Anthem – In Remembrance…………………..…..Courtney/Red
Shut-ins: Gary Hester
The Reading of God’s Word Matthew 4:1-11
Today we celebrate Holy Communion for the First Sunday in Lent. All who profess Christ as Lord and Saviour are invited to partake. The pastor will distribute the wafer and juice to you in the pew and after all have been served we will partake together.
Meditation
Our Stewardship of Last Week Attendance – 97 Offering – $4,992.00
*Hymn – Christ Jesus Knew a Wilderness………………………......#337
Lenten Devotionals are available in the vestibule. Please take one if you do not have an e-mail address.
*Sacrament of Holy Communion……………………..…….p.196
Day of Prayer service will be at Trinity Moravian Church this Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. If you would like to go, see Pastor Allen.
*Benediction and Congregational Response *Postlude - Take My Life and Let It Be………………….Havergal/Malan
Lenten Supper and Service is this Wednesday beginning at 6:00. This year’s preaching theme is The Glory of Our Weakness.
*If you are able, please stand.
The Christian Education Committee will meet this Thursday at 6:30 in the Church Library.
Please silence cell phones and pagers before worship begins.
We extend our sympathy to Phyllis Williams, Faye Collins and family in the death of their sister, Doris Collins Lewis on February 27.
Church Staff The Rev. Matthew W. Allen, Pastor Dwayne Stanley, Organist Robin Hancock, Choir Director Robert Clark, Band Director Angie Renigar, Secretary Board of Elders Faye Gardner Eric Linville David Hester Gerald Peddycord Tammy Lewis James Stevens
Board of Trustees Pam Ellis Arnold Reeves Judy Dillon Jeff Styers Gerry Peddycord Johnny Vanhoy
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF March 9 – March 16 Today, March 9 9:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m.
Prayer Time Band Prelude Holy Communion Sunday School
Tuesday, March 11 10:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Quilters Joint Board Elders & Trustees
Wednesday, March 12 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:45 p.m.
Lenten Supper Lenten Service Choir Practice
Thursday, March 13 6:30 p.m.
CEC
Sunday, March 16 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m.
Prayer Time Worship Sunday School
Crisis Control Donation for March Laundry Detergent & Dishwashing Liquid