Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

January 29, 2012 The Rev. Matthew W. Allen, Pastor Watchword for the week: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. Psalm 111:10 The hymns and liturgy for todays service are in the red hymnal located in the lower pew racks in front of you. Prelude Jesus Shall Reign.Duke Street *Hymn Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart..............................................#217 *Liturgy Adoration......p. 18 Welcome and Announcements Childrens Message....Tammy Lewis The Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings Prayer Anthem O Jesus, I Have Promised..............Bode/Larson *Response *Hymn Jesus, Lover of My Soul........#381 The Reading of Gods Word Psalm 111 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28 Sermon The Power and Authority of Jesus *Hymn All Hail the Power of Jesus Name....#200 *Benediction and Choral Amen *Postlude The Kingdom of God....McKee *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.

Acolytes Ushers Nursery

Hanna Smith & Haley Wolfington Jody Colona, Gary McCracken, Jeff Styers, & Eric Linville Patrick & Carrie Linville

The flowers on the altar are to the glory of God. 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 104 Offering $2,297.91 General Meeting of the Womens Fellowship is today at 3:00 p.m. in the Margaret Hammock Classroom. Today is the last day to purchase tickets for the Valentine Social which will be this Saturday at 5:30 p.m. It will include a catered meal and musical entertainment by The Cherokee Drifters. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased from Beverly Disher, Andra Reeves or Anita Linville. Raffle Tickets for a quilt made by Mrs. Irma Whicker are available from any member of Circle #6 for $2 each. 2011 Contribution Statements are ready. You may pick them up from Johnny Vanhoy today or next Sunday. If not picked up, they will be mailed to your home on February 6th. Anyone who would like to go with Fulp and Oak Grove to Mississippi on a mission trip the week of May 19-26 please see Pastor Allen today. There are only 1 or 2 spots left. Game Day for our church family and friends will be Saturday, February 11 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Bring your favorite card games, board games, etc. and enjoy an afternoon and evening with your church family. A hot dog supper will be served at 5:00. Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board beside the pastors study. 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.

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 January 29 February 5

Today, January 29 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 31 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 1 12:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 5 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 3:00 p.m.

Prayer Time Worship Sunday School Womens Fellowship General Meeting Quilters Adult Fellowship Bible Study Choir Practice Prayer Time Worship Sunday School 125th Anniversary Committee

Crisis Control donation for January Toilet Tissue