Second Sunday in Lent

March 4, 2012 The Rev. Matthew W. Allen, Pastor Watchword for the Week: God says, I will establish my covenant between me and you, and your offspring after you throughout their generations. Genesis 17:7 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. Acolyte Ushers Nursery Kelsey Wolfington Gerald Peddycord, Steve Price Bobby Wolfington, Jr. & Mike May Angie May & Sidney Hooker

The hymns and liturgy for todays service are in the red hymnal located in the lower pew racks in front of you.
Prelude All Glory Be To God On High...Friedrich W. Zachau *Hymn Holy Trinity, Thanks and Praise to Thee.#105 *Liturgy Lent.............p. 49 Welcome and Announcements Oak Grove History Moment Childrens Message...Tammy Lewis The Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings Prayer Anthem God So Loved the World......Stainer/arr. Peery *Response *Hymn Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days....#101 The Reading of Gods Word Psalm 22:23-31 Romans 4:13-25 Mark 8:31-38 Sermon The Way of the Cross Leads Home

The flowers on the altar are to the glory of God and in celebration of the Second 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, James Demby Shut-ins: Ollie Fulcher, Gary Hester, Mary Sell, Walt Sell Our Stewardship of Last Week Attendance 101 Offering $3,354.00 Tonight is Heritage Night. Join us for a potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. followed by the sharing of memories from the past and looking at historical displays from our archives. Day of Prayer will be at Ardmore Moravian this Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Coffee Hour begins at 9:45 a.m. The guest speaker is Rev. Tim Sapp. 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. James Demby. Pastor Allen will preach at Fulp. 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. The 2nd Confirmation Retreat will be this Friday and Saturday. Meet at the church at 4:00 p.m.

*Hymn Take Up Thy Cross, the Saviour Said..........#426 *Benediction and Congregational Amen *Postlude In Beautiful Jerusalem..Lapp/Burleigh *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
Ann Seivers Loretta Snow Louise Whealton

Church Staff

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 March 4 March 11

Today, March 4 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 5 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 7 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:45 p.m. Friday, March 9 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 10 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Sunday, March 11 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Prayer Time Worship Sunday School Heritage Night Circle #5 at home of Phyllis Williams Quilters Supper Lenten Service Choir Practice Confirmation Retreat Mens Breakfast Womens Group Prayer Time Worship Sunday School 125th Anniversary Committee

Crisis Control Donation for February Laundry Detergent & Dish Washing Liquid