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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: oakgrovemoravian@embarqmail.com

Rev. Matthew W. Allen

Pastor Angie Renigar

Editor

January 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.

A love offering will be collected to be

given to Reverend Matthew Allen on his

last day at Oak Grove, Sunday, January

11, 2015. A small white unmarked enve-

lope is included in this newsletter.

More are available in your Sunday bul-

letins as well as in the church office.

Place your gift in the offering plate or

mail to the church. Make checks paya-

ble to Oak Grove Moravian Church and

write “Pastor” on the memo line.

Be sure to mark your calendar for

Sunday, January 11, 2015 to be

present for Reverend Allen’s final

Sunday at Oak Grove! There will

be a potluck dinner to honor his

12 years & 9 months of service at

12:30 that day. ALL are welcome!

Something Special

A special keepsake scrapbook will be assembled

as a memorable gift to Matthew, largely made up

of your kind notes & cards. Bring your cards &

write notes that share a specific memory that he

can look back on for many years of enjoyment!

Editor’s Choice: A Daily Devotion from Pastor Greg Laurie

Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His

might. —Ephesians 6:10

When he was little, my son had a habit of wandering. One day,

we were in a hotel and came to an elevator. He ran ahead to

push the button. I told him, "If the elevator comes, wait until Dad

gets there." Just as I arrived at the elevator, the doors were

closing, and he was inside. He was gone!

I frantically pushed the button for the other elevator and waited

for what seemed like an eternity. Finally, the doors opened, and

I jumped in. I went down to the lobby. He wasn't there. I ran

back to the elevator, pushed every button for every floor, and as

the doors opened, I would scream out his name. I didn't care

about decorum. I wanted to find my son. And I found him, about

three floors up, wandering around. But you know what? After

that experience, he didn't wander anymore. He got separated

from his father, and it was scary for him. He learned how im-

portant it was to stay close to me.

As Christians, we should want to stay as close to our Heavenly

Father as possible. The Devil is a powerful adversary, and we

are no match for him in our own strength. We don't want to ven-

ture out in this life in our own abilities and suffer spiritual defeat.

I have a healthy respect for the Devil's ability. For that reason, I

want to stay as close to the Lord as possible. I want to be strong

in Him.

If ever there was a time to be walking closely with the Lord, it is

now. This is not the time to be playing games with God. This is

not the time to wander away.

Continuing The Vision…….

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

……...Building the future

Update on Capital Campaign Funds

From the beginning of our Campaign we have total donations of

$358,343.01. There is a pledge balance of $15,710.00 that has

yet to be received.

Please continue to support our Campaign with your prayers and

monetary gifts.

Building Campaign Memorials and

Honorariums

In Honor of:

Waldon & Ethel Idol

In Memory of:

Dorothy P. Sell

Donald E. Sell

Editor’s Choice: A Daily Devotion from Pastor Greg Laurie

FROM YOUR PASTOR

Thank you for a great Advent and Christmas. We enjoyed many

activities together. All our services were beautiful, especially the

Christmas lovefeast. It may not have been one of the biggest

crowds we’ve had, but you’d never know it by the congregational

singing. It was exceptional this year.

I’ve really enjoyed our ministry together these last 12 and a half

years. We will always have memories to cherish in our hearts.

It’s not easy to say goodbye. We have become family. I don’t like

change and because we’ve been together so long, I’ll admit I’m

nervous about starting all over again in a new congregation.

Many of you have said it won’t be the same at Oak Grove without

me. God will be with us both to help with the transition. You will

remain in my thoughts and prayers and I certainly covet your

prayers.

You are a good group of people and I wish you all the best. May

God send you a good pastor, one who preaches His Word and who

will be a faithful shepherd to you. May you give your new pastor

the same love and support you have given to me. Also, during the

interim period you will need to work together as brothers and sis-

ters to keep the congregation strong. Always seek the leading of

the Holy Spirit and He will never lead you astray.

Again, thank you for your love, support, and cooperation.

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine

upon you and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift up his counte-

nance upon you; and give you peace. Amen.”

Yours in Christ,

Matthew

To the women of Oak Grove,

It was so nice to be remembered in such a thoughtful

way. Thanks for everything you do for me.

Love,

Helen Hammock

Dear Oak Grove,

To thank you for your kindness and sympathy at a

time when it was deeply appreciated. Thank you for

the beautiful flowers. We appreciate your prayers

and support during this difficult time.

Amy Styers and family

Dear Women’s Fellowship,

Thank you for the gift card to Outback Steakhouse

and the poinsettia given to me for Christmas. Your

thoughtfulness and generosity mean a lot!

Love, Matthew

Dear Congregation, Thank you for the cards, gifts, and money you gave to me during the Christmas season. Love, Matthew

Dear Oak Grove, Thank you for the cards, gifts, visits and fruit basket you gave to me during the Christmas season. Sincerely, Gary Hester

CRISIS CONTROL MINISTRY

DONATION

Toilet Tissue

NURSERY WORKERS

4. Patrick & Carrie Linville

11. Jane Farmer & Nancy McGlamery

18. Susan, Sarah & Laura Price

25. Hazel Beasley, Marion Clark & Hanna Smith

January Workers

FLOWER CALENDER

4. Linda Shore

11. Oak Grove

18. Bud Laramore

25. Amy Colona

USHERS

Jamey May Sam Peddycord

James Peddycord Landon Renigar

GREETERS

4. Jane Farmer

11. Louise Whealton

18. Georgia Brown

25. Don Farmer

JanuaryJanuary

2. Earl Hester

4. Jessica Fletcher

5. Raegan Bryant

9. Mollie Mounce

17. Michael Wood

Hayden Bryant

Gary McCracken

20. Michael Shore

22. Frank Homstad

Linea Linville

24. Jim Fulp

22. Gwenda Hooker

Laura Kate Colona

26. Angie May

31. James Peddycord

22. Bob & Marion Clark

Sunday, January 4th we will celebrate

Holy Communion for the New Year and

Epiphany. Board Members for 2015 will

be installed and will sit together in the

front pews in front of the lectern.

2015

We extend deepest sympathy to Amy

Styers and her family in the death of

her mother, Ellen Shelton who died

December 17, 2014.

The King’s Teens &‘Tweens will resume meeting on Wednesdays

as of January 7, 2015

from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

November

STEWARDSHIP

ATTENDANCE

2…...73 9…...71 16…...66 23…...96 30…...93

November 2014 YTD

Operating Income $20,197.00 $148,805.73

Operating Expenses $13,077.61 $148,446.58

Ahead (Behind) $ 7,119.39 $ 359.15

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.

The King’s Teens & ‘Tweens did a little Christmas shopping from a cata-log called, “The Most Important Gift Catalog in the World”. They bought a trio of rabbits, a flock of chicks, a family of honey bees complete with a box and a hive, and contributed towards the purchase of a water buffalo. All of these gifts are given to impoverished families in areas of our world to help end hunger. Through an organization called Heifer International they are helping bring dignity and self-reliance to families in need with its bril-liantly simple solution—livestock and training for food and income. A farmer in Thailand said, “If I die, my family will weep for me. If my buffalo dies, my family will starve.” Heifer trains the people how to utilize and care for their livestock.

Water buffalo provide draft power for planting rice & potatoes, milk for protein & manure for fertilizer & fuel. Rabbits have many offspring, providing income, protein, & fertilizer. Bees provide income, an excellent source of nutrition and pollination for crops. Chickens enrich diets with nourishing, life-sustaining eggs to eat, share or sell. They help control in-sects & fertilize gardens. A good hen can lay up to 200 eggs a year!

To learn more about how much good Heifer International does for peo-ple, you can visit their website at www.heifer.org.