Day of Pentecost

May 19, 2013 9:45 a.m.

The Rev. Matthew W. Allen, Pastor

Watchword for the Week: For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. Romans 8:14 The hymns and liturgy for today’s service are in the blue Book of Worship located in the pew racks in front of you. Prelude – The Lord’s Prayer………………………………..……………..Malotte *Liturgy – Pentecost and Spiritual Renewal……..…...............................p. 95

Welcome and Announcements The Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings

Prayer Anthem – Canticle to the Spirit………………..…………Tweedy/Larson The Reading of God’s Word Acts 2:1-21 Meditation *Hymn – On Pentecost They Gathered…………...………...………….....…#378 *Sacrament of Holy Communion………………………………………....p. 222 *Benediction *Congregational Response

*Postlude – Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart……………....Atkinson *If you are able, please stand. Please 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 visitor’s 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 Kelsey Wolfington Ushers Jamie May, Patrick McCracken, Sam Peddycord, James Peddycord Nursery Angie May & Sidney Hooker The flowers on the altar are to the glory of God and in celebration of Pentecost. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Prayer List: Ethel Idol, Faye Collins, Michelle Nagy, Willie Disher, George Seivers, Sandra Grindstaff, Lisa Robertson, Helen Hammock, Helen Lewis, Vic Seivers, Brenda Brown, Jim Hull, Walt Sell, Eric Linville, Jim Westmoreland, Willie Disher Shut-ins: Gary Hester, Walt Sell

Our Stewardship of Last Week Attendance – 95 Offering – $1,536.00

Today is Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost marked the beginning of the Church with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is still in our midst today and indwells believers with God’s power. We celebrate with Holy Communion. All those who profess Christ as Lord and Saviour are welcome to partake. After the pastor has distributed the elements to each worshipper we will partake together. On this Pentecost Sunday we pray: Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Anyone who is interested in going on a mission trip to Staten Island the last week of August should meet in the Pastor’s Study right after worship. The Women’s Fellowship will have a general meeting today at 3:00 p.m. at the church. All women are encouraged to attend. Christian Education Committee needs to meet briefly at the front of the sanctuary immediately following worship today regarding Vacation Bible School. Men, Women and Children are all needed to make the annual Yard Sale a success. Please look at the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board today and see where you are willing to help out. The Yard Sale is Saturday, June 1. Items may be brought to the church only the last week of May.

Church Staff The Rev. Matthew W. Allen, Pastor

Sandra Grindstaff, Organist Dwayne Stanley, Guest Organist Robin Hancock, Choir Director

Robert Clark, Band Director Angie Renigar, Secretary

Board of Elders Board of Trustees

Robin Wolfington David Hester Wayne Stevens Patrick Linville

Faye Gardner Gerald Peddycord Johnny Vanhoy Jeff Styers

James Stevens Tammy Lewis Judy Dillon Arnold Reeves

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF May 19 – May 26

Today, May 19 9:15 a.m. Band Prelude

9:15 a.m. Prayer Time 9:45 a.m. Holy Communion 10:45 a.m. Staten Island & CEC 11:00 a.m. Sunday School

Tuesday, May 21 10:00 a.m. Quilters

Wednesday, May 22 6:30 p.m. The Story 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice

Sunday, May 26 9:15 a.m. Prayer Time 9:45 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School

Crisis Control Donation for May Whole Wheat or Low Sodium Crackers