Wakemans Grove Church of the Brethren 668 Wakemans Grove Road, Edinburg, VA 22824

540-984-8383 (office) email : wgcob@shentel.net Mark Bowyer, Associate Pastor

Mike Dirt ing, Announcement Leader Li ly Bowers, Accompanist Gary Wakeman, Chorister Morning Worship August 24, 2014

Our Congregation's Vis ion Statement: "We are al l cal led to be part of a family of bel ievers who, through our personal l ives, are an example of Jesus' love

local ly and globally."

Welcome! God is certainly pleased when he sees al l who have gathered for worship today. May the Spir it of God dwell within your hearts and may he overwhelm you with his love. WELCOME, INTRODUCING GUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE * CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: And can it be that I should gain An interest in the Savior’s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain— For me, who Him to death pursued? All: Amazing love! How can it be, That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? Leader: No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in Him, is mine; Alive in Him, my living Head, And clothed in righteousness divine, Bold I approach the eternal throne, And claim the crown, through Christ my own. All: Amazing love! How can it be, That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? * INVOCATION

* HYMN "In My Heart There Rings a Melody" (see insert) Children's Bells and Congregation CHILDREN'S STORY Lee Ann Zirkle SPECIAL MUSIC Connor Wakeman WORSHIP THROUGH THE GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Offertory Prayer Musical Offertory * HYMN "And Can it Be That I Should Gain?" vs. 1-2 (see insert/screen) MORNING PRAYER SCRIPTURE Romans 5:1-11 SERMON "Unchained Melody" * HYMN "And Can it Be That I Should Gain" vs. 3-5 (on screen) * BENEDICTION * POSTLUDE * RECESSIONAL * All please rise in body or spirit.

This program is subject to change.

TODAY: 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Morning Worship ~ Lula Wakeman Hardy Scholarship applications are on the glass case. Please fill out the necessary requirements and return by today. THIS WEEK: MONDAY - 7:00 - 9:00 Bible Study at the home of Mike and Carolyn Tusing. Studying the Book of James. WEDNESDAY - 9:00 am Quilting/Sewing Group meet 7:00 Prayer Meeting SATURDAY - Facilities in use in morning LOOKING AHEAD: Tuesday, September 2 - Please have your September newsletter articles in the church office by that morning. If you would like to get your September newsletter electronically, please contact Gloria in the Church

Office. Thank you! Thursday, September 4 - 7:00 Golf Tournament Meeting Sunday, September 7 - Winter Worship Schedule begins:

Sunday School - 10:00 am Morning Worship 11:00 am

Sunday, September 7 - 5:30 Financial Peace University - see bulletin board for details or contact Angie Vann or Crystal Foltz. Saturday, September 13 - 8:00 Outdoor Movie Night - "God's Not Dead" Sunday, September 21 - 9:30 Adult SS Class goes to Greenfield Home Thursday, September 25 - Golf Tournament at Shenvalee Sunday-Thursday, October 12-16 - Revival Services with Pastor Bob Kettering from Manheim, Pennsylvania. The theme for the services will be New Life in Christ as Faithful Disciples. The scriptural theme is: I have come that they may have life and have it abundantly. ~ John 10:10. Please mark your calendars for this series of uplifting messages. If you would be willing to provide housing for Bro. Bob while he is here, please contact Jennifer Richman, Harold Ebersole, Crystal Foltz or Teresa Tamkin. ~ Looking for 3 or 4 people to work the Hot Dog Stand at Red Front Supermarket on September 2nd from 8:30 am-1:00 pm. proceeds to benefit Camp Brethren Woods. Please contact Valerie Renner - 624-9330. ~ Community Donations – The Witness Commission will be collecting donations for local organizations over the next few months.

September 14 – Luke’s Backpack October 12 – Small Hands

November 23-26 – Food Banks SPEAKING SCHEDULE: August 31 - Duke McCaffrey September 14 - Pastor Mark September 7 - Barry Arey September 21 - Gabe Dodd September 28 - Pastor Mark

Please continue to hold in regular prayer the kidnapped Nigerian girls, especially Ruth Ishaku.

ONLINE GIVING Wakemans Grove's website, www.wakemansgrove.com, now offers online tithing and fund contributions. These secure transactions are through PayPal, and you do not need to be a PayPal member to do this. This happens the same way as any online transaction - funds get debited directly from your debit or credit card. At this time, there isn't an option for automatic weekly or monthly withdrawals. This is a great way for people to give an offering if you're away or not able to come to church. You can designate a specific fund, memorial name, or envelope number. Just follow the instructions. Please contact Angie Vann if you have any questions about using the online tithing. CDs of the Worship Service are available upon request within 30 minutes after the service. Please see the Sound Tech at the back of the sanctuary. Please contact Nathaniel Dirting. Also audio sermons are available on the church's website. PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOGRAPHY, AND AUDIO RECORDING Services recorded by audio and video are a part of WGCOB witness and outreach ministry. If anyone does not wish to have their picture published, they must sign a DO NOT RELEASE IMAGES form. These are available in the Church Office or from Mike Dirting, chair of the Worship Commission. Questions may be directed to the Worship Commission.

Church Email: wgcob@shentel.net Church Fax #: 984-4817 Web page: www.wakemansgrove.com

Mark Bowyer, Associate Pastor

166 Shannon Avenue, Mt. Jackson, VA 22842 Mark's (cell) 758-1144 mbowyer1@gmail.com

Used by permission. CCLI #755495

Used by permission. CCLI #755495

The Deacons would like some input from the congregation on nominations for upcoming Deacon placement. Please pray and think about couples in our congregation, who are members, who can be used by God in this capacity. According to I Timothy 3:8-12, a deacon should be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursing dishonest gain. They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them let them serve as deacons. They must be temperate, not malicious talkers and trustworthy in everything. They must be the husband of one wife and manage their children and household well. Please feel free to write your nominations below. You can either place this paper in the offering plate or the Deacon mailbox by September 1, 2014. Thank you for your prayerful consideration. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DEACON NOMINATIONS: (only married couples who are members) __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ What gifts do you feel this couple(s) exhibits to fulfill the role of Deacons? Comments: (optional) __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________