Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

September 4, 2011 The Rev. Matthew W. Allen, Pastor Watchword for the week: Give me understanding, O God, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. Psalm 119:34 9:45 a.m.

A warm welcome is extended to all who worship at Oak Grove this Sunday 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 s Ushers Nursery Landon Renigar & Riley McCracken Gerald Peddycord, Mike May, Bobby Wolfington, Steve Price Eric & Anita Linville

The hymns and liturgy for todays service are in the red hymnal located in the lower pew racks in front of you.
Prelude *Hymn O Worship the King.......................................................#158 *Liturgy Covenanting.................................................................p. 23 Welcome and Announcements Childrens MessageTammy Lewis The Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings Prayer Anthem Gift of Love...Hal Hopson *Doxology *Hymn God of Grace and God of Glory#410 The Reading of Gods Word Psalm 119:33-40 Matthew 18:15-20 Romans 13:8-14 Sermon Owe No One But Love

The flowers on the altar are to the glory of God and in memory of Ernest and Lora Hester by Terri Hester and Dale and Kristie Anderson. Prayer List: Ethel Idol, Helen Hammock, Frankie Petree, Marlyn Wolfington, Laura Canrobert, Addison & Joyce Hooker, Delmore Hester, Charlie Dillon Shut-ins: Virginia Amos, Dusty Clements, Ollie Fulcher, Catherine Hester, Gary Hester, Mary Sell, Walt Sell, Betty Hammock Our Stewardship of Last Week Attendance 108 Offering $4,449.00 The Adult Fellowship will meet this Wednesday at 12 noon for a potluck lunch. Practice for Youth Sunday will be this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. This Saturday is the Moravian Festival at New Philadelphia. To get a ticket see Pastor Matthew, Beverly Davis, or Anita Linville. A 5K run/walk begins at 8:00 a.m. to benefit Sunnyside Ministry. At 10:00 a.m. there will be a kick-off with a mass Moravian band. There will be food, crafts, games, church booths, and vendors all day. PLEASE support this important event. Oak Grove t-shirts can be ordered from Anita Linville. Adult sizes are $20 and youth sizes are $15. Proceeds will go to the building fund. A Spaghetti Supper to benefit the capital campaign will be Saturday, September 17 from 4-7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The Annual Church Picnic will be Sunday, September 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pavilion. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be served. Please buy a square foot ($250) for the building campaign!

*Hymn Christian Hearts in Love United......................#489 *Benediction and Choral Amen *Postlude *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 May, Secretary

Church Staff

Board of Elders
Ann Seivers Loretta Snow Louise Whealton Jerry Lewis Robin Wolfington Gerald Peddycord

Board of Trustees
Marion Clark Patrick Linville Gary McCracken Wayne Stevens Dewey Linville, Jr. Harvey Seivers

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK of September 4 - 11

Today, September 4 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, September 6 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 7 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 8 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 10 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Sunday, September 11 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Prayer Time Worship Sunday School Quilters Youth Sunday Practice Circle 2 at the home of Georgia Brown Moravian Festival at New Philadelphia Prayer Time Worship Sunday School

Crisis Control donation for September Canned Beef Stew & Saltine Crackers