First Sunday of Advent

December 2, 2012 9:45 a.m.

The Rev. Matthew W. Allen, Pastor

Watchword for the Week: Jesus says, “Heaven and earth will pass

away, but my words will not pass away.”

Luke 21:33

The hymns and liturgy for today’s service are in the red

hymnal located in the lower pew racks in front of you.

Prelude

*Hymn – O Come, All Ye Faithful…………………………………………………#59

Lighting of the First Candle in the Advent Wreath – James Peddycord

Welcome and Announcements

Oak Grove History Moment

Children’s Message

The Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings

Prayer

Anthem – Light the Advent Candles……………………………….Clark/Nix

*Response – Doxology…………………………………………………..………#817

*Hymn – How Bright Appears the Morning Star………………………….#52

The Reading of God’s Word

Malachi 3:1-4

Philippians 1:3-11

Luke 3:1-6

Sermon The “R” Word

*Liturgy – Advent……………………………………………………………………..p. 31

*Postlude

*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 on this First Sunday of Advent. 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 Katrina Stevens Ushers Steve Price, Gerald Peddycord Bobby Wolfington, Jr., Mike May Nursery Eric & Anita Linville The flowers on the altar are to the glory of God and in memory of Betty Hammock and Bill Hammock by their sister, Margaret Hoerner. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Prayer List: Ethel Idol, Helen Hammock, Addison & Joyce Hooker, Charlie Dillon, Faye Collins, Michelle Nagy, James Demby, Laura Canrobert, Willie Disher, George Seivers, Dale Anderson, Lisa Parker, Evelyn Fulp, Sandra Grindstaff, Lisa Robertson, Wayne Stevens, Odell Walker, Arnold Reeves, Ralph Moore Shut-ins: Gary Hester, Walt Sell

Our Stewardship of Last Week Attendance – 93 Offering – $2,621.50

The Annual Walkertown Tree Lighting will be at Love’s Methodist this evening at 7:00 p.m. The Oak Grove band will play beginning at 6:30. Oak Grove will serve a lovefeast at Arbor Acres this Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. The band will play a prelude at 6:45 and also during the service. Oak Grove’s 7th Annual Advent Family Night will be next Sunday evening, December 9 at 5:00 p.m. A light supper will be served followed by activities for children, youth, and adults. The Adult Choir will present the cantata “Shout the Good News” by Lloyd Larson on Sunday, December 16 during the worship service. Christmas Caroling to shut-ins will be Sunday, December 16. We will meet at the church at 4:00. Church Plates are now available for $20 per plate. We have separate plates, one with a picture of the old church and one with the new church. They would make great Christmas gifts. Christmas Post Office is now open in the Fellowship Hall. Please mail shut-ins their cards.

Church Staff The Rev. Matthew W. Allen, Pastor

Sandra Grindstaff, Organist Robin Hancock, Choir Director

Robert Clark, Band Director Angie Renigar, Secretary

Board of Elders Board of Trustees Ann Seivers David Hester Jeff Styers Wayne Stevens Loretta Snow Robin Wolfington Patrick Linville Mike May Louise Whealton Faye Gardner Johnny Vanhoy Harvey Seivers

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF December 2 – December 9

Today, December 2

9:15 a.m. Prayer Time 9:15 a.m. Band Prelude

9:45 a.m. Worship/First Sunday of Advent 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for adults 11:00 a.m. Christmas Play Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Band Prelude 7:00 p.m. Love’s UMC Tree Lighting Monday, December 3 6:00 p.m. Circle #5 Phyllis Williams’ home Tuesday, December 4 10:00 a.m. Quilters 6:30 p.m. Band Prelude 7:00 p.m. Lovefeast/Arbor Acres Wednesday, December 5 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice Saturday, December 8 7:30 a.m. Men’s Fellowship 9:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Group Sunday, December 9 9:15 a.m. Prayer time 9:45 a.m. Worship/Second Sunday of Advent 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 5:00 p.m. Advent Family Night

Crisis Control Donation for December Canola Oil (24 oz.)