Congregational Text for 2015: Christ says, “Because you have
kept my word of patient endurance, I will keep you from the
hour of trial that is coming on the whole world.” Revelation 3:10
Oak Grove Leaves Oak Grove Moravian Church
120 Hammock Farm Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
336-595-8167 E-mail: [email protected]
Angie Renigar
Editor
May 2015
Oak Grove Mission Statement
Our mission is to glorify God through worship, bring people to faithful
discipleship in Christ, equip them for ministry in the church and the
world, and grow in our love for one another through fellowship.
Pastor's Page
I realize that it has probably been quite a while since Oak
Grove had an interim pastor. The transition between full
time pastors is an important time for a congregation. This is
a time that can be used to accomplish several things before
the church calls its next pastor. It is important that we be in
prayer for that pastor. We don't know who they will be yet,
and that pastor hasn't received the call to come yet, but we
need to be constantly praying for the process. Pray that the
Holy Spirit will be preparing the pastor to receive the call.
Pray that our boards hear the leading of the Holy Spirit as to
whom the Lord would have Oak Grove call. As well as pray
that the Provincial Elders have the leading of the Holy Spirit
in the names given to Oak Grove. It will be a part of my work
here to keep that before us as a congregation. I believe that
the new pastor will be glad to hear that “we have been pray-
ing for you for months now".
Next as you wait to call your next pastor it is a good time
to think about the things that we may need to change or do
differently. Not that anything is wrong but how do we im-
prove our prayer life, grow our Sunday School, increase at-
tendance or finish started projects. There is no limit to the
things that we can do in this period. It is still a great time to
invite someone to church.
As we spend this time together I covet your prayers and I
want you to know that you are in my prayers as well. This is
a wonderful church that God has blessed with a rich heritage
and I believe a great future. As we prepare for that time I
pray that God draw us closer to him and to each other and
that we see what He has in store for us.
God bless you all,
David
Thank you to the Oak Grove Women’s Circles for the prayers and beautiful cards sent to me. Sincerely, Sarah Styers Ellis
Dear Women’s Fellowship, Thank you so much for your card & gift to me for Secretary’s Day. Thank you also for being helpful and understanding. It is my pleasure to work for Oak Grove to be supportive of all we do in this church family. Love, Angie Renigar
Sunday, May 3rd is
Moravian Music Sunday Come at 9:15 a.m. to en-joy the musical blessing
of the Oak Grove Moravian
Church Band as they pay tribute to the
rich history of Moravian Music
All are invited to the
Pastors Potluck on
Sunday, May 24th
at 12:30 p.m. to
thank
Rev. Arkon Stewart & welcome
Mr. David Berrier.
Bring your favorite dish!
CRISIS CONTROL MINISTRY
DONATION
Whole Wheat or Low Sodium Crackers
NURSERY WORKERS
3. Jane Farmer & Nancy McGlamery
10. Susan & Laura Price
17. Hazel Beasley, Marion Clark & Hanna Smith
24. Katie & Vada Peddycord
31. Angie May & Bonnie Peddycord
May Workers
FLOWER CALENDER
3. Beth Dunn
10. Jane Farmer
17. available
24. available
31. available
USHERS
Jamey May Sam Peddycord
James Peddycord Landon Renigar
GREETERS
3. Hazel Beasley
10. Faye Gardner
17. Marion Clark
24. Don Farmer
31. Jane Farmer
JOINT BOARD REPORT
Joint Board met April 14, 2015 with 9 members present. Our Interim
Pastor, David Berrier, opened the meeting with scripture and prayer.
Comments were positive on Sunday services, Holy Week Readings and
Easter Sunday services. Information is being organized from the Con-
gregational Reviews. Recognition will be given to Sarah Price, Laura
Price, Jamie May and Jody Colona, Jr. on Graduate Sunday which will
be May 17. Arrangements are being considered for giving Holy Com-
munion to our members at Trinity Glen. Other topics of consideration
were the Capital Campaign (new kitchen) and the hope for growth of
our congregation.
ELDERS REPORT
Board of Elders met with discussion about the Congregational Review
Surveys and moving forward in our search for a pastor. The leadership
by our Interim Pastor, David Berrier, has brought a lot of great com-
ments from our congregation. He shared some of his concerns for our
church. He has been faithfully visiting Oak Grove’s shut-ins, including
those at Trinity Glen and Priddy Manor.
Circle #2 needs extra helpers (men and women) when they meet on Thursday, May 14th at 10:00 a.m. The flower arrangements used for graves at Easter need to be inspected and prepared for storage. Their regular monthly meeting will begin at noon or whenever the job is finished.
The next
Band Practice
is Sunday,
May 17th at 9:00 a.m.
in the
Fellowship Hall.
Have you been blessed to have a father? Have you been blessed to have a special man in your life who has been “like” a father to you? Do you know a special man who would appreciate recognition on Father’s Day? Some-one that you admire in his efforts as a father or father figure? Show him that he is special by having his name listed in the Father’s Day Bulletin Insert on June 21st, 2015! If you would like to honor or remember someone in the Father’s Day Special Bulletin Insert, please submit names to the church office no later than Monday, June 1st, 2015. Donations of any amount will be accepted and should be included with your listing.
We extend deepest sympathy to
Faye Collins, Phyllis Williams and their family in the death of their brother
John William Collins, Sr. who died April 9, 2015
Directory Update: Mrs. Helen Hammock
Phone number: (336) 595-5718
Congratulations Class of 2015!
Laura Mae Price
Daughter of Steve & Susan Price
Granddaughter of Ann Seivers
Graduate of
Robert B. Glenn High School
Pursuing a career in Emergency Medical Services
at Davidson Community College
Sarah Ann Price
Daughter of Steve & Susan Price
Granddaughter of Ann Seivers
Graduate of
Robert B. Glenn High School
Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Human
and Health Sports Science and future Physicians
Assistants Program
March
STEWARDSHIP
ATTENDANCE
1…...cancelled-ice 8…....83 15…..79 22…..76 29…..86
March 2015 YTD
Operating Income $16,066.00 $35,580.00
Operating Expenses $ 9,487.65 $33,606.63
Ahead (Behind) $ 6,578.35 $ 1,973.37
Did You Know?
You don’t have to wait for a clothing drive to donate your
unwanted clothing to the Bethabara Moravian Clothing
Closet. Just bag items up and bring the to Oak Grove
when you come to church. Let Louise Whealton know
and she can deliver them to Bethabara on your behalf.
Children’s clothing is especially appreciated.
MayMay
1. Geraldine Ellegood
3. Gerry Peddycord
Nancy Sell
4. Margaret Hoerner
7. Lib Westmoreland
Haileigh Moore
Beverly Disher
8. Michael Vanhoy
14.Wayne Stevens
15.Frankie Petree
18.Sara Wolfington
19.Bob Williams
20.Tammy Lewis
21.Tyler Vanhoy
24.Amy Colona
Katrina Stevens
26.Robin Wolfington
5. Micah & Amy Wolfington
10. Henry & Nancy Sell
13. Baron & Alison Grindstaff
14. Robert & Susie Williams
15. Jody & Amy Colona
18. Jim & Lib Westmoreland
Congratulations Class of 2015!
James Grayson May
Son of Mike & Angie May
Grandson of Gerald & Bonnie Peddycord
Great-Grandson of Marie Marshall
Graduate of
East Forsyth High School
Will further his education with a baseball
scholarship at Belmont Abbey College
Jody Russell Colona, Jr.
Son of Jody & Amy Colona
Grandson of Jerry & Geraldine Ellegood
Graduate of
R.J. Reynolds High School
Pursuing a degree in Automotive Mechanics
at Forsyth Technical Community College
Newsletter Notes
A very important 150th anniversary occurs this May 21 at St. Philips’s 1861 church in Salem. Two orders of Union Gen. John Schofield were read to the church full of listeners that day, May 21, 1865. “In the first order,” the Church Diary states, “it was made known that according to the proclamation of the President of the United States the slave population of this state was now free. The second contained a number of regulations establishing temporarily the relations of this freed population.” This then marks Emancipa-tion Day for North Carolina as recorded in the St. Philips Diary, which concludes: “May this great change turn out to the eventual wellbeing of these people, and the furtherance of the kingdom of God among them.” And we might add for all of us today as we strive toward acceptance and mutual respect these 150 years later.
Now wasn’t that a glorious Easter this April 5? Reports all around indicate excellent attendance in the almost perfect weather with only a little chill. In the big one, Salem Congregation’s Sunrise Service in God’s Acre, we dropped a verse, but all agreed that made the timing perfect for the sun to rise just as the service ended. And at New Philadelphia, everything proceeded perfectly according to plan: Band into the graveyard first to begin antipho-nal playing as the minister then led in the choir followed by the congregation. It all kinda makes you want to say, See you all here again next Easter!
Ardmore is looking to a major renovation of one of its largest assets: its church organ. It is 54 years old and in a word, “is simply worn out.” “Replace as required” could be done, but then you are faced with periodic patchwork. Instead, Ardmore chose the larger alternative of complete overhaul. The cost: $92,000 and four months of work when the organ will be out of service. Stretch that cost over the next 50 years of service, and it sounds like a bargain.
Covenant is aiming to take its service more into the commu-nity. Beyond Candle Tea, Christmas Eve Lovefeast, and Backpack Buddy program, Covenant plans to increase its presence on social media (its events calendar on Facebook), holding more community events, and participating in more “Blue Jean Sunday Projects.” Yes, reach out, Covenant!
The Trustees at Grace are eying the possibility of a capital campaign. The aim is to build an addition to the church to house an elevator and improve handicap accessibility.
Moravia is still cashing in on printer cartridges turned in to Staples. $2 here, $2 there. And before you know it you are talking real cash, not to mention saving by recycling. Call it good steward-ship. From around the Southern Province
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