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Congregational Text for 2014: Does God speak and then not act?

Does He promise and not fulfill? Numbers 23:19

Oak Grove Leaves Oak Grove Moravian Church

120 Hammock Farm Road

Winston-Salem, NC 27105

336-595-8167 E-mail: oakgrovemoravian@embarqmail.com

Rev. Matthew W. Allen

Pastor Angie Renigar

Editor

October 2014

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.

From Your Pastor

We’ve had an exceptionally busy, but really great September at Oak

Grove! I want to thank everyone for all their hard work and support of all that we have accomplished this month.

Saturday, September 6 we hosted the Provincial Women’s Fall Cele-

bration with 81 women from 19 area Moravian churches participat-

ing. It was the largest such gathering they have had in many years. Our ladies were gracious hostesses and served a bountiful and deli-

cious lunch. I was the only gentleman here, but I enjoyed helping

and greeting all the ladies from the province. We received countless

accolades for our hospitality. Everyone was very impressed with

Oak Grove and we have certainly raised the bar for future events

like this. I am so proud of our church!

Sunday, September 7 we showed the movie “God’s Not Dead.” 22

were here to watch it and we had great discussion afterwards. Both

the adults and the youth are doing a study based on the movie

Wednesday nights.

Saturday, September 13 we had our first ever Community Market.

Again, a great success for our church! We had 12 vendors and a

steady stream of visitors all day. Everyone worked well together

and there was a good spirit of camaraderie. Everyone seemed well

pleased and consensus is we will do it again next year.

Saturday, September 20 our church had a tent at Apple Festival at

Bethabara. We had many folks to come by and see our displays

and get information about our church. Then at 5:30 we joined with

the other churches in our RCC for a covered dish picnic at Bethaba-ra. We were blessed by hearing the Forsyth Prison and Jail Choir

sing and give testimonies. Thanks to Oak Grove members who par-

ticipated and helped “man” the tent. And our band members, too.

The youth are enjoying their new room on Wednesday nights. Come

upstairs and see for yourselves. We still need a few items of furni-ture and some things to hang on the walls. If you can help with an-

ything, see me or Angie Renigar.

We still have Anniversary Sunday to look forward to on September

28! Please be in attendance on that special day.

I thank God for all He is doing at Oak Grove. Come and be a part of

all the excitement!

God bless and I’ll see you in church, Matthew

OAK GROVE MORAVIAN CHURCH

2014 Church Council Meeting

October 5, 2014

11:00 A.M.

The 2014 Nominating Committee submits the following names

for election at our Annual Church Council:

BOARD OF ELDERS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

(three year term) (three year term)

Vote for TWO Vote for TWO

Beverly Disher Keith Miller

Loretta Snow Steve Price

Linda Miller Patrick Linville

NOMINATING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

COMMITTEE COMMITTEE

(one year term) (one year term)

Vote for ONE Vote for ONE

Linda Holt Carrie Linville

Ann Seivers Sonja Smith-Renigar

Amy Styers

REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES

(2 year term)

Vote for ONE

Dana Wolfington

Robin Wolfington

Nominations may be made from the floor provided the person

has agreed to serve and meets all qualifications as outlined in

the book of Rules and Regulations.

Oak Grove Moravian Church

120 Hammock Farm Road

Winston-Salem, NC 27105

336-595-8167

Fall Chicken/

Brunswick Stew

Saturday, November 15th

“Take-Out” 4:00 p.m.

$10.00 per Quart

“Eat-In” 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. $10.00 All You Can Eat

Children 5 and under FREE

There is a sign-up sheet on the

bulletin board next to the Men’s

Bible Class to donate items for

the Chicken and Brunswick Stew.

Our Archivist Daniel says farewell

The latest September 11 “Lunchtime Lecture” of the Moravian Archives and Moravian Music Foundation is now available on YouTube on the Internet. It’s Daniel Crews as he delivers “A Few Final Words” before retir-ing on September 30. With his unique brand of humor, Br. Crews gives a delightful summary of his 22 years as Archivist of the Moravian Church, Southern Province.

We all shall miss him. Here’s the link to YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEKF8FhMTvg

Society relives Stoneman’s

Raid to Salem

The Wachovia Historical Society invites you to at-tend its 119th annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oc-tober 21, at the Old Salem Visitor Center. Historian Chris J. Hartley, author of Stoneman’s Raid, 1865, will speak on “Driving Old Dixie Down: Stoneman’s Raid Comes to Salem.”

The meeting is free and open to the public.

The Wachovia Historical Society was organized by Moravians in Salem in 1895. Its purpose then — and to-day — is “the collection, preservation, and dissemina-tion of everything relating to the history, antiquities, and literature of the Moravian Church in the South and the secular and religious development of North Carolina and the adjoining States.”

The Society welcomes new members. For more in-formation visit the Society’s web site at www.WachoviaHistoricalSociety.org.

Read about the Society’s organizing in the March 1895 issue of The Wachovia Moravian at http://MoravianArchives.org/history/the-wachovia-moravian/.

With special thanks to all of you, To know you is to know people who are kind, consider-ate, and thoughtful. To know you is to be grateful for the special things you do. For everything you’ve done...for being the special people that you are...thank you so very much. I want to thank each of you for your kind thoughts and most of all your prayers. Finally af-ter a summer of recuperation from my feet and legs I have now had a terrible bout with my Fall allergies and bronchitis. I miss seeing each of you and hope it won’t be long until I am finally on the mend. Love and prayers, Sally Barneycastle

On behalf of the Provincial Women’s Board, please accept my sincere thanks for a wonderful day at our Fall Celebration. The hospitality of your ladies was so warm and inviting. From the moment we entered, we felt wel-come. There was a pleasant atmosphere for the entire event. The salads were beautiful as well as delicious and those bountiful desserts were quite well received. Thank you again for the obvious thought and hard work that went into your planning and carrying out such an enjoyable event. Blessings to you all, Janet Doub

Newsletter Notes

From around the Southern Province

Report (many thanks!) on the Province-wide Children’s Festival held at Historic Bethabara Park on August 17, the an-niversary of the first Children’s Festival held in Herrnhut in 1727:

“The Children's Festival went very well. Probably 200 folks were there including the volunteers [and] all four Bish-ops. I heard one older adult comment after the lovefeast that it restored their faith in the future of the Church, as they watched the youth and children so actively participate in wor-ship. I think this is the type of event that brings the children together, and like being at Laurel Ridge for a week in the summer, reinforces the community many of us feel toward our Brothers and Sisters in other congregations. It may just be me, but I think Jesus looked down on Bethabara and had a very happy smile on his face.”

Now that it has fixed up its back entranceway and added an elevator, Friedberg is repaving the lower parking lot and repairing and restriping the upper parking lot. Assurances are given that all work will be completed in time for the big fall supper November 1.

With Water of Life Lutheran, which shares the building, Covenant held its first “blue jean service” September 7. Wor-shipers were encouraged to dress casual for the service before going to a nearby assisted living home for outdoor yard work and indoor hymn singing and visitation with residents. Richard W. Starbuck

Moravian Archives

Continuing The Vision…….

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

……...Building the future

Update on Capital Campaign Funds

From the beginning of our Campaign we have total donations of

$352,228.51. There is a pledge balance of $16,387.00 that has

yet to be received.

Please continue to support our Campaign with your prayers and

monetary gifts.

OAK GROVE’S

TRUNK-OR-TREAT

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014

5:00 p.m.

We need volunteers to open up their trunks and pass out

treats to our kids. Please put your name on the sign-up

sheet on the bulletin board if you can pass out treats!

After the kids have gone around to all the trunks, Pastor

Allen will share some stories with the younger children.

There will also be games, contests, prizes and supper!

Supper will be served in the Fellowship Hall.

The children of our church and community thank you for

your participation and donations!

Thank you...The Women’s Provincial Fall Celebration was a tremendous success for everyone involved. We were given lots of wonderful compliments and thanks for hosting the event. There were 19 different churches represented, and most of the ladies had never been to our church. I was so proud to be a member of Oak Grove, and to be a part of a special group of ladies (and gentle-man) to serve others and their Lord. You are a blessing. Thanks again, Louise Hester

Thank you...As president of the Women’s Fellowship I would like to thank everyone involved in our new “Community Market”. Many shared their cooking skills, a few their musical talent, and several their unique craftsmanship. It was a wonderful day of fellowship and a very successful fundraiser. A special thank you to the Willing Workers for organizing the event. Again, thanks to all who participated in any way. Louise Hester

Join in on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 for Oak Grove’s

Adult Bible study inspired by the movie,

“God’s Not Dead”. The King’s Teens & ‘Tweens are also studying this

in their new room from 6:00-7:30. You don’t want to miss it!

OCTOBEr IS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH

It is a time to honor and say thank you to our pastor, Matthew, as

he inspires us to grow in our relationship with God through Jesus

Christ.

Here are some ideas for how you can let Matthew know he is

loved and appreciated.

Pray daily for Matthew.

Invite others to hear him preach.

Ask Matthew what you could do to assist him with his ministry

and to lighten his load of responsibility.

Invite him to a dinner or party with your family and friends.

Support him with your attendance, participation and financial

resources.

Remember him with a gift on his birthday, at Christmas or

other special occasions.

Just a brief note or phone call of gratitude for Matthew can

give him a lift and positive encouragement for his 24-7 job do-

ing whatever he can to make life better for you.

During this month, do something for our pastor to show apprecia-

tion for his ministry.

CRISIS CONTROL MINISTRY

DONATION

Whole Wheat Pasta

NURSERY WORKERS

5. Angie May & Bonnie Peddycord

12. Jeff & Amy Styers and Landon Renigar

19. Robin Wolfington & daughters

26. Eric & Anita Linville

October Workers

FLOWER CALENDER

5. Eric & Anita Linville

12. Loretta Snow

19. Faye Gardner

26. Linda Shore

USHERS

Jeff Styers Eric Linville Keith Miller

Jerry Ellegood

GREETERS

5. Louise Whealton

12. Georgia Brown

19. Don Farmer

26. Hazel Beasley

Oak Grove will worship with

Holy Communion on

World Communion Sunday

October 5th

Our Lord Jesus Christ gave thanks and said,

“Do this in remembrance of me.”

Mission Sunday is October 12th with

Joe Jarvis speaking about Moravian

missions in Cuba. A lunch will be at

12:00 and Joe will show pictures.

Proverbs 17:22, says, "A merry heart

does good, like medicine, but a

broken spirit dries the bones.” One particular four-year-old prayed, 'And forgive us our trash baskets

As we forgive those who put trash in our baskets.'

The next

Band Practices

are Sunday,

Nov. 2 + 23 at 9:00 a.m.

in the

Fellowship Hall.

Be the Church: The Followers of Hus in a New Generation

Saturday, November 15, 2014 New Philadelphia Moravian Church

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Mark your calendar for the November 15th Comenius Learning Series event, Be the Church: Followers of Hus in a New Generation. Join us as

Archivist Daniel Crews talks about the life of John Hus, and engage with a panel on how his teachings continue to inform Moravians today. Event

leadership includes: Dr. Stephen B. Boyd, Rev. Dr. C. Daniel Crews, Rev. Carol Foltz, and Rev. Francis Rivers Meza.

Registration opens September 2nd! For more information and registration visit

www.moravian.org/events/fall-comenius-learning-series/

August

STEWARDSHIP

ATTENDANCE

3…….71 10…….81 17…….80 24…….92 31…….81

August 2014 YTD

Operating Income $14,543.00 $105,991.92

Operating Expenses $14,952.67 $111,006.55

Ahead (Behind) ($409.67) ($5,014.63)

To meet all of our monthly expenses, which include Salaries $8,137 Utilities $2,314 Supplies $1,882 Provincial Causes $2,867 we need to take in at least $15,205 every month.

Annual Church Picnic

is Sunday,

October 5th at 5:00 in

the church pavilion

GAMES AT 4:00

Hot Dogs with all the

trimmings

Homemade ice cream

for dessert!

Oak Grove’s Annual

Church Council

Meeting

will be

October 5th

following worship.

Nominees to

consider for election

are listed in this

newsletter.

There will be no

Sunday School

except for the

Blessed Beginners

Class.

OCTOBEROCTOBER

1. Annie Fulp

Kelsey Wolfington

8. Sidney Hooker

9. Anita Linville

James Stevens

11. Faye Gardner

Lisa Parker

13. Jane Farmer

17. James Hull

18. Robert Williams, Jr.

19. Eric Linville

23. Vada Peddycord

27. Maggie Mounce

30. David Hester

Tangee Stevens

31. Dianne Linville

Sam Peddycord

1. Mike & Jean Cain

Jimmy & Sue Smith

10. Don & Jane Farmer

20. Jack & Diane Vaughn

Mark & Linda Holt

22. James & Erica Bryant

ELDERS REPORT

The Elders met September 9 after the Joint Board meeting. After a period of inter-cessory prayer, the following agenda items were addressed:

Appointments for tellers and parliamentarian were made for Church Council.

Hayley Wolfington and Robin Wolfington have agreed to be recruiters for

CROP Walk.

Bible study based on “God’s Not Dead” will begin Sept. 10.

Mission Sunday is October 12 with Joe Jarvis speaking about Moravian missions

in Cuba. A lunch will be at 12:00 and Joe will show pictures.

Another vendor for kitchen supplies will need to be found. Tammy Lewis will

not longer be able to get them through Southeastern Paper.

Upcoming Fall events include, CROP Walk, Trunk-or-Treat, and Chicken Stew.

Quadrennial Review will be October 28.

2014 CROP HUNGER WALK

WE WALK BECAUSE THEY WALK

Over 1 billion of the world’s population is undernourished,

more than 1 of every 7 people on the planet. Everyday

16,000 children die worldwide from hunger. Hunger and

malnutrition kill more people than AIDS, tuberculosis, and

malaria combined.

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Children & Adults can be walkers. Enjoy a good

walk through Old Salem for a good cause. If you

would like to walk or make a monetary donation,

please see Robin or Hayley Wolfington.