Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

February 12, 2012 The Rev. Matthew W. Allen, Pastor Watchword for the week: Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30 9:45 a.m.

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. Acolytes Ushers Nursery Sam Peddycord & Landon Renigar Kevin Mounce, David Hooker, Patrick Linville & Gerry Peddycord Susan, Sarah & Laura Price

The hymns and liturgy for todays service are in the Moravian Book of Worship located in the pew racks in front of you.
Prelude Create In Me A Clean Heart, O God..Bates *Liturgy Grace........p. 31 Welcome and Announcements Childrens Message The Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings Prayer Anthem O Lord Most Holy......Althouse *Response *Hymn To God Be the Glory...........#550 The Reading of Gods Word Psalm 30 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Mark 1:40-45 Sermon An Act of Compassion

The flowers on the altar are to the glory of God and in honor of Pam Ellis birthday by her family. 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 $3,969.00 There are many open dates on the flower calendar. Please sign up for the Sundays you want to place flowers in the church. Please pray for this years confirmation class: Amylynn Colona, Mollie Mounce, Katrina Stevens, Kelsey Wolfington, Eli Renigar, and Sam Peddycord. Their first confirmation retreat is this weekend. Heritage Night celebrating our 125th Anniversary will be Sunday, March 4 beginning at 5:30 p.m. with an old fashioned potluck supper. We will have displays of old pictures and memorabilia from our archives along with historical displays of things you have to share from Oak Groves history. Please let Pastor Allen know what you plan to bring and share. Anyone who would like to participate in the Church Prayer Cycle or be on a Benevolence Team, please contact the Church Office by February 14. Mark your calendarLenten services will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 22. Supper will be served at 6:00 in the Fellowship Hall. A service of Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes will be in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m.

*Hymn Let Your Heart Be Broken.....#582 *Benediction and Choral Amen *Postlude With the Healing of Division...Peter Cutts *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 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 12 February 19

Today, February 12 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, February 14 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 19 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Prayer Time Worship Sunday School Quilters Circle #1 Home of Betty Seivers Joint Board Mtg Trustees Mtg Bible Study Choir Practice Prayer Time Worship Sunday School

Crisis Control donation for February Juice