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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

May 2013

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 Chuck Smith once told a story about a Papua New Guinea tribe that had a widespread birth defect. Everyone had one leg shorter than the other. Interestingly, the idol they wor-shipped also had one leg shorter than the other. They had cre-ated a god in their own image. I believe this is the same direction America is going. When people say, "I am spiritual, I am just not religious," it is code for "I'm making it up as I go." People effectively make a god in their own image when they say things like, "My god would never judge a person" and "My god would never condemn two people of the same sex living together in a committed relationship." But they just made up their own god. And their god, essentially, is them. What is the first of the Ten Commandments? "You shall have no other gods before Me" (Exodus 20:3). What is the second commandment? It is related to the first: "You shall not make for yourself a carved image" (verse 4). Idol worship is putting any-one or anything in the place of God. I read an article in USA Today about the fastest growing spir-itual group in America, which claims no affiliation with any faith. The article states, "This group, called 'Nones,' is now the na-tion's second-largest category only to Catholics, and outnum-bers the top Protestant denomination, the Southern Baptists. The shift is a significant cultural, religious and even political change." It has been said, "When a man stops believing in God he doesn't then believe in nothing, he believes in anything." We can't edit the Bible. We can't say, "I like this part of the Bi-ble and not that part." If we do, then we will end up with a god that is not the God of the Bible.

Editor’s Choice: Daily Devotion from Pastor Greg Laurie

FROM YOUR PASTOR

On Sunday, May 19 we will observe Pentecost. On the day of Pente-cost, the Holy Spirit came to the disciples who were gathered in Je-rusalem after Jesus had ascended into heaven. All the people were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages, yet they could all understand one another. Then, Peter, being filled with the Holy Spirit preached to those present and told them to re-pent and be baptized. Some 3,000 souls were added to the kingdom of God that miraculous day. The descending of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost marked the beginning of the Christian church and the Church has been proclaiming the word of Jesus Christ ever since. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, God continues to work through the Church and add souls to the kingdom every day. Before Jesus ascended into heaven He promised the disciples He would send the Holy Spirit. He said, “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.” Indeed the Spirit came and has been with us ever since the day of Pentecost. Through the Holy Spirit, God is everywhere at the same time and with us at all times. The presence of God is always around us. The Holy Spirit empowers us to live Christian lives and to witness to those who do not know Christ. The Holy Spirit converts people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit comforts us and strengthens us during difficult times. The Holy Spirit is God’s pres-ence that we sometimes feel in a special way. Even though the Holy Spirit is with us, sometimes we resist Him. We are afraid of renewal, because it brings change and once we tru-ly let the Spirit guide every aspect of our lives, we are no longer in control; God is. When we resist the Holy Spirit we miss out on a deeper and fuller relationship with God. We don’t experience all that God has to offer. We get stale and do not grow as Christians. We as individuals and the Church become stagnant. As we celebrate Pentecost, let us truly open our hearts to the Holy Spirit’s guidance and power. May we allow the Spirit to lead our lives and motivate all that we do. With the Holy spirit in charge, we can accomplish great things in our lives, the lives of others, in this church, and in our world. Come, Holy Spirit, come! I’ll see you in church!

Matthew

Editor’s Choice: Daily Devotion from Pastor Greg Laurie

Have you been blessed to have a mother? Have you been blessed to have a special lady in your life who has been “like” a mother to you? Do you know a special woman who would appreciate loving recognition on Mother’s Day? Someone that you admire in her efforts as a mother or mother figure? Show her that she is special by having her name listed in the Mother’s Day Bulle-tin Insert on May 12th, 2013! If you would like to honor or remember someone in the Mother’s Day Special Bulletin Insert, please submit names to the church office no later than Monday, May 6th, 2013. Donations of any amount will be accepted and the goal is to raise $1,000.00 for the Capital Campaign Fund. *Note: We will honor our fathers in this same manner next month. Details to come.

1. Geraldine Ellegood

3. Gerry Peddycord

Nancy Sell

4. Margaret Hoerner

5. Rev. Matthew Allen

7. Elizabeth Westmoreland

Haileigh Moore

Beverly Disher

8. Michael Vanhoy

14.Anthony Edwards

Wayne Stevens

15.Frankie Petree

3. Micah & Amy Wolfington

8. Johnny & Phyllis Sell

10. Dwight & Jennifer Herrin

Henry & Nancy Sell

13. Baron & Alison Grindstaff

14. Robert & Susie Williams

15. Jody & Amy Colona

18. Jim & Lib Westmoreland

30. Dean & Amy Davis

MAYMAY

18.Sara Wolfington

19.Samantha Dunn

Bob Williams

Sarah Dean

20.Tammy Lewis

21.Tyler Vanhoy

24.Jennifer Herrin

Amy Colona

Seth Poston

Katrina Stevens

26.Robin Wolfington

31.Cana Hooker

Newsletter Notes

From around the Southern Province

Onto Easter Sunrise Services a little rain must fall. And did it ever this

year, drenching the big one in Salem which traditionally draws thou-

sands. Count the attendance in the hundreds this time. Reporting from

sickbed, a tuning in to the trusty WSJS broadcast brought — absolute si-

lence for more than two minutes (what’s that dripping sound?). Then

someone gave the Home Church bell rope a vigorous yank, and the ser-

vice began: “The Lord is risen. . . .” Minister, congregation, singing, and

especially band all came through loud and clear over the new speaker sys-

tem, and so did the rain with its dripping sound in the background.

Raleigh Moravian reminds us to come its way over the summer

months to see the pottery exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Histo-

ry. Entitled “Art in Clay: Masterworks of North Carolina Earthenware”

and organized by Old Salem Museums & Gardens, the exhibit showcases

nearly 200 objects made by Piedmont potters including some by our 18th-

and 19th-century Moravian potters of Salem and Bethabara. The exhibit

runs through September 1. Check it out on the Museum of History’s web

site at http://www.ncmuseumofhistory.org/art_in_clay/index.html.

A little note from Moravian Ministries Foundation: The “Feed

My Sheep” campaign for Laurel Ridge has raised almost $800,000,

which not only paid for the new Summer Camp Kitchen but helped pay

down the debt on the 2007 expansion of Higgins Lodge. And since 2004

more than $2.9 million has been raised for capital projects at Laurel

Ridge. Now that’s support we love to see.

Trinity’s Br. John Jackman will soon be off moviemaking again. Pre-

viously he has written and directed the film biographies Zinzendorf and

Wesley. This time But Now I See will be on the life of John Newton, who

wrote the hymn “Amazing Grace.” Filming will be in Nova Scotia in late

May and on the North Carolina coast in June with the film’s release in

early 2014. So keep the klieg lights handy for the grand debut.

And up Mizpah way, filming was done for “The Ultimate Life,” a

Hallmark movie directed by Michael Landon, Jr. Theater release is

scheduled for September 6.

Catering to its aging (how about “maturing”?) membership, Leaks-

ville is planning a handy drop-off area and handicap parking. The cost:

$17,000. That’s over and above the regular budget. So pass the hat. May-

be twice. And tell the younger members you’re just thinking ahead for

them.

In preparing for its summer concert season on Salem Square, the Sa-

lem Band is hoping to have a donation of an electronic keyboard.

Richard W. Starbuck

Moravian Archives

Ladies Night Out was fun! If you were not there,

consider attending the next one!

The food was good. The speaker

and music were sweet. The men

were such attentive servers and

the tables were a splash of beauty

and color and personality.

Thanks to Beverly Disher and

everyone who made it a lovely

evening of fellowship!

If you know someone who is

graduating, please contact the

church office with the infor-

mation ASAP so that we may

recognize their achievement on

Graduation Sunday.

HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY!

TO OUR PASTOR,

REVEREND

MATTHEW W. ALLEN

ON

SUNDAY, MAY 5TH

Building Campaign Memorials

and Honorariums

In Memory of:

Gladys S. Barneycastle

In Honor of:

Mrs. Anna B. Hilton

Mrs. Donna B. Comer

Continuing The Vision……..

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

……..Building The Future

Update on Capital Campaign Funds

From the beginning of our Campaign we have total donations of

$323,483.55. There is a pledge balance of $27,737.00 that has yet to

be received.

Please continue to support our Campaign with your prayers and mone-

tary gifts.

ACOLYTES 5. James Peddycord

12. Katrina Stevens

19. Kelsey Wolfington

26. Laura Kate Colona

FLOWER CALENDAR

5. available

12. Matthew Allen

19. available

26. available

USHERS

Jamie May

Sam Peddycord

James Peddycord

Patrick McCracken

CRISIS CONTROL MINISTRY

DONATION

Whole Wheat or Low Sodium Crackers

CD MINISTRY

5. Georgia Brown

12. Loretta Snow

19. Lib Westmoreland

26. Bonnie Peddycord

NURSERY WORKERS

5. Hazel Beasley, Marion Clark

& Hanna Smith

12. Gwenda & Lindsey Hooker

19. Angie May & Sidney Hooker

26. Jeff & Amy Styers

& Landon Renigar

May Workers

Do you really know God?

You may know about God, but do you truly know what He says about Himself—and

what He wants from you?

This eye-opening study will help you gain a true understanding of God’s character and His ways. As you discover for yourself who He is, you’ll be drawn into a deeper, more personal relationship

with the God of the universe— a relationship that will enable you to confidently

display His strength in life’s most challenging circumstances.

New Women's Bible Study will start on

May 11th.

Please call Tammy Lewis 723-1430 if you would like a study guide.

Job 8:21...he fill thy mouth with laugh-

ing...

Here is a true excerpt / blooper from a church

bulletin:

Eight new choir robes are currently

needed due to the addition of several

new members and to the deterioration

of some older ones.

The next

Band Practice is Sunday,

May 12th at 9:00 a.m.

in the

Fellowship Hall.

BOARD OF ELDERS REPORT

The Elders met Tuesday, April 9 in the Library. The meeting

opened with intercessory prayer. The minutes from the previ-

ous meeting were approved.

Church Council to elect our synod delegates will be Sunday, April

21 after worship. The nominee for official delegate is Louise

Whealton and for alternate, Tammy Lewis.

James Stevens will start a new church website with the domain

name www.oakgrovemoravianchurch.com in the near future.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT

The Trustees met on Sunday, April 14th. In attendance were

Johnny Vanhoy, Arnold Reeves, Wayne Stevens, Judy Dillon, Pat-

rick Linville and Jeff Styers. Last month’s meeting minutes and

budget were reviewed and approved.

Two new fire extinguishers have been purchased and placed in

the vestibule.

Decision was made to replace the office copy machine which is

10+ years old and parts will no longer be available beginning in

May. New machine to be delivered before first of May.

Exterior lights that were out have been repaired by Arnold

Reeves.

Minutes by: Wayne Stevens

The annual Yard Sale sponsored by the Women’s

Fellowship is Saturday, June 1st from 8:00 a.m.—

1:00 p.m. Donations accepted ONLY during the

final week of May. Watch the Sunday bulletins for

details or see Andra Reeves for specific donation

drop-off times.

Will be serving BREAKFAST at

the annual church Yard Sale on

Saturday, June 1st! Come early

so you don’t miss out! Once

it’s gone, it’s gone!

March 2013 YTD

Operating Income $ 14,420.00 $37,553.31

Operating Expenses $ 17,244.61 $42,839.06

Ahead (Behind) $ (2,824.61) $(5,285.75)

March

STEWARDSHIP

ATTENDANCE

3…….75

10…....81

17…....80

24…...124

Easter 31…...144