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Calvary Moravian Church
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY
MAY 12, 2019
600 Holly Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Witnessing to the love of God in the heart of Winston-Salem since 1893.
Fourth Sunday of Easter
GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY
May 12, 2019 11:00 a.m.
Watchword for the Week – Salvation belongs to our God who is seated
on the throne, and to the Lamb! Revelation 7:10
(Selections in today’s service are taken from the blue Moravian Book of Worship.)
Preparation for Worship
TRINITY CHIME
GREETINGS AND NEWS OF THE CONGREGATION
The Right Reverend Lane A. Sapp PRELUDE – Jesus, Shepherd, Be Thou Near Me J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
Mary Louise Kapp Peeples, organ
The Praise of God
+HYMN OF PRAISE 529 – Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven
T. LAUDA ANIMA [PRAISE MY SOUL] +LITURGY FOR CHRISTIAN HOMES, p. 119 The Reverend Chaz Snider
The Worship of God with Our Tithes and Offerings
ANTHEM – My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
arr., Virgil Thomson (1896-1989)
Wendy Goforth and Amanda Schumpert, sopranos
+All who are able, please stand
+DOXOLOGY AND OFFERTORY PRAYER Pastor Lane
T. LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
O praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
The Proclamation of the Word of God
THE HOLY SCRIPTURES Ron Bell, Lay Reader
OLD TESTAMENT: Psalm 23 p. 243 (Blue hymnal)
(The congregation will read responsively.)
NEW TESTAMENT: Revelation 7:9-17 p. 1076
+GOSPEL: John 10:22-30 p. 934
Lay Reader: The Gospel of the Lord.
Congregation: Thanks be to God.
+Ascriptions of Praise.
MOMENTS WITH THE CHILDREN Pastor Chaz
(The children are invited to join Pastor Chaz at the chancel.)
Tune: Jan Roh (1487-1547)[Hymn 525]
Original Text: Matthew of Kunwald (1457)
T. GAUDEAMUS PARITER
Join we all with one accord; praise we all our common Lord;
for we all have heard his voice, all have made his will our choice.
Join we with the saints of old, no more strangers in the fold,
one the Shepherd who us sought, one the flock his blood has bought.
(Children Pre-K to 2nd
grade are invited to leave for Godly Play
during the singing of this hymn.)
(The service ode continues on the back page.)
QUIET MEDITATION AND PRAYER Pastor Chaz
HYMN OF PREPARATION 720 – The Lord’s My Shepherd
T. BROTHER JAMES’ AIR
SERMON – Called to Be a Good Shepherd Church Pastor Lane +HYMN OF DEDICATION 524 – Make Us, O God, a Church That Shares
T. KINGSFOLD
BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE Ramona C. Prestwood (b. 1942)
“Go forth now to love and serve the Lord.” POSTLUDE – How Great the Bliss to Be a Sheep of Jesus
Margaret Vardell Sandresky (b. 1921)
Mrs. Peeples
(The congregation is seated for the postlude as a time of prayerful
reflection. If you need to leave during the postlude, please do so quietly
in respect of those seated near you.)
TRINITY CHIME
Calvary Moravian Church Church Office: 336.722.3703 E-mail address: [email protected]
Website: www.calvarymoravian.org
The Rt. Rev. Lane A. Sapp ([email protected]) Pastor
The Rev. Chaz Snider ([email protected]) Associate Pastor
Mrs. Amanda M. Schumpert ([email protected]) Director of Music and
Christian Education
Mrs. Mary Louise Kapp Peeples Organist
Mr. Paul F. Knouse, Jr. ([email protected]) Administrative Assistant
Ms. Sabrina Maksi ([email protected]) Financial Secretary
Mr. Brian C. Lott ([email protected]) Band Director
Mr. Gordon D. Cranfill, Jr. ([email protected]) Facilities Manager
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the Glory of God on this Mother’s
Day and in honor of all mothers and all those who nurture children, by the
Board of Elders.
The sympathy of the congregation is expressed to the family and friends of
Sister Frances Cornwell Greene, who entered the more immediate presence
of the Savior on April 24. Sister Greene was the grandmother of Sister Lisa
Davis (husband, Spencer). The funeral service for Sister Greene was held
yesterday in Chapel Hill, NC.
Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter and Good Shepherd Sunday. We
continue our celebration of the glorious news of the Resurrection of our
Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! The name of Good Shepherd Sunday derives
from the Gospel reading in John 10:11. In this reading, Christ is described
as the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep. Pictured on the
front of your bulletin, the Good Shepherd stained glass window in our
sanctuary was given to the glory of God by the Women’s Bible Class in
1924. The Easter season continues until the Day of Pentecost which will be
celebrated on June 9.
Calvary Moravian Church
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Good Shepherd Sunday
Mother’s Day
May 12, 2019
We welcome all members and guests to our service today on this
Fourth Sunday of Easter and on this day when we observe Good
Shepherd Sunday and celebrate Mother’s Day. We are glad that you
have come to worship at Calvary this morning.
Please make a special effort to greet those around you in the spirit of
Christian fellowship. As the black Ritual of Friendship pad is passed,
kindly take a moment to write down your name, address, and phone
number. During the prelude, you are invited to enter a spirit of
reverence and quiet reflection as we prepare to worship the Lord. We
kindly request that you silence all electronic devices.
We thank Ron Bell for his service as our Lay Reader this Sunday!
After worship today, the Men’s Fellowship will serve cookies and lemonade
on the front lawn in celebration of Mother’s Day. This is our Second Sunday event for the month of May. Our Second Sunday observances will
resume in September.
The church-wide Calvary Congregational Retreat will be held at Higgins
Lodge, Laurel Ridge, next weekend, May 17-19. Please sign up soon if you
have not already done so. Please note…for those who are unable to attend
this retreat, Sunday school and worship will be held at Calvary next
Sunday, May 19.
Next Sunday, May 19, during the Sunday school hour, there will be a
special presentation in Fellowship Hall. Hannah Crim, a Campus Crusade
for Christ missionary in East Asia, will be here to share her experiences.
Hannah has dedicated the last 8 years to following God's call inviting and
teaching young people in that area of the world to know and follow Jesus.
For those who are not going to be at Laurel Ridge, please plan to join us in
Fellowship Hall at 9:45 a.m. next Sunday.
On Sunday, June 2, we will have our annual Youth and Children Sunday
and Graduate Recognition Day. On this special day of worship, we will be
acknowledging all those who have completed the major milestone of
graduation from high school, college, or graduate school. As soon as
possible, please let the church office know of anyone in your family who
will be graduating from high school, college, or graduate school. This will
give us the opportunity to announce graduate information in our church
publications, including the bulletin and our weekly and monthly newsletters.
In addition to the names of graduates, please provide school/college
information, graduation date, and any future plans for the students following
graduation. We look forward to the June 2 service and to acknowledging
and congratulating all our graduates. (Thank you to all those who have
provided this information already!)
Volunteers needed! Renovation of room 120, which will be the new
location for the New Life Class, is underway. If anyone is interested in
spending some time, and enjoying the fellowship, in painting this new
classroom, please let Chese Trivette know. Little experience is required!
Paint and supplies will be provided. If you are able, there will be some high
work using ladders. Simply contact Chese to sign up for this important
volunteer work, and thank you in advance!
Renovation of the Calvary organ is expected to begin sometime near the
end of May or the first of June. Renovation work will take approximately 3-
4 months during which the organ will not be usable. The sanctuary piano
will be utilized for worship during this time. We are grateful to the
generous donors who have made this renovation possible. We pray that this
necessary repair work will proceed well, and we look forward to hearing our
treasured, historic instrument again!
The closing date and time for the June 2019 “Connection” Newsletter is
this Wednesday, May 15, at 4:30 p.m.
REMEMBER CALVARY MEMBERS IN PRAYER
Eddie Johnson; Fay Davis; Patrick Biggam and Felicia Shaw; Logan and
Lily Shaw; Judy Middleton; Berletta Walker; Jane Sofley; Michael Goforth;
Hannah Biggam; Margaret Higgins; Mary Hampton; Chris Wikel; Shannon
Lineback; Lynn Biggam; Lessie Mann; Mary Bland; Patsy Lineback; Ina
Magi; Wesley Davis; Duane Cheek; and Patricia Ann Garr.
(Copies of our Prayer List for family members and friends
may be found in the narthex.)
CHURCH SERVANTS: MAY 12-19, 2019
Ushers
Greeters
Lay Readers
Nursery
Godly Play
Sound
John Berkenstock
Ron Griggs
Joel C. & Joel N. Lineback
Nathan Lineback
Larry Linville
Chris Stone
Chris Wikel
Greg Conrad
Ron Bell
Rachel Robinson
Jessica Childress
Spencer Davis
TODAY: May 12 Next Sunday: May 19
John Berkenstock
Tyler Collins, Noah Cox
Joel C. Lineback
Eldon Nance, Mike Sigmon
Robert Stafford
Chris Stone, Richard Swing
Chris Wikel
Wade Peeples
Sherry Griggs
Rachel Robinson
No Godly Play
Matt Kane
CHURCH CALENDAR: MAY 12-19, 2019
TODAY (May 12) Fourth Sunday of Easter/
Good Shepherd Sunday/
Mother’s Day
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
12:00 Noon Second Sunday Cookies and Lemonade
(Front Lawn)
MONDAY (May 13) 6:00 p.m. Missions Committee (Burke)
TUESDAY (May 14) 7:00 p.m. Circle #3 (residence of Jan Bullins)
WEDNESDAY (May 15) 4:30 p.m. June 2019 “Connection” Newsletter
Closing Date
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal
FRIDAY-SUNDAY (May 17-19)
Calvary Congregation Retreat
(Higgins Lodge, Laurel Ridge
Camp and Conference Center); check in
anytime after 4:00 p.m. on May 17
NEXT SUNDAY (May 19) Fifth Sunday of Easter
9:45 a.m. Sunday School at Calvary
11:00 a.m. Worship at Calvary
PRAYER OF MEDITATION
Fourth Sunday of Easter
God of comfort and compassion, through Jesus, your Son, you lead us to the
water of life and table of your bounty. May we who have received the
tender love of our Good Shepherd be strengthened by your grace to care for
your flock. Amen.
Calvary Moravian Church Fourth Sunday of Easter
Good Shepherd Sunday
Mother’s Day
May 12, 2019
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The first summer series Salem Band Concert will be held this Tuesday,
May 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Salem Square. The Salem Band opens its “If Music
Be the Food of Love, Play On!” themed summer season with Salem Band
Conductor Dr. Eileen Young performing on the saxophone. Music by
Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms will be performed, as well as selections
from “Sound of Music” and Motown, and the Salem Band will salute our
own Salem College School of Music. (The rain date for this concert is
Friday, May 17.)
The 13th
Moravian Women’s Conference will be held in Winston-Salem
June 20-23, 2019. Registration for the conference is still open, and if you
would like to attend and have not yet registered, please do so as soon as
possible: www.moravianwomen.wordpress.com. Additional funds are
available to support your attendance at this conference. Fifteen (15)
scholarships for sisters in the Southern Province in the amount of $65.00
each will be awarded in order of application. The deadline for applying is
May 15, 2019. Significant Domestic Scholarship Funds reserved for
Southern Province women are also available. To apply for either or both of
these categories of funds, go online at the above address as soon as possible.
Availability is limited. If you have any questions, please contact Sister
Peggy Dodson, Chair of the Women’s Festival: [email protected]
or 336.813.6737. One of the services planned for the Conference will be
held at Calvary on Thursday, June 20, the first evening of the Conference.
This opening session and service will be held at 7:30 p.m. in our sanctuary.
UPCOMING SERVICES AND EVENTS
Sunday, May 26
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Worship – 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, June 2
Seventh Sunday of Easter/
Ascension Sunday
Youth and Children Sunday and Graduate Recognition
Worship – 11:00 a.m.
The Moravian Church Fourth Sunday of Easter Good Shepherd Sunday May 12, 2019
My Sheep Hear My Voice
I was blessed to grow up in a neighborhood with many children my age and
plenty to keep us busy playing outside. We had woods nearby that led to a
creek that flowed into a mighty river. There were farm fields to wander and
railroad tracks nearby to walk as we looked for treasures. We were free to
roam about all day, but there was a strict rule that we had to be home in time
for supper. Often our parents would call out or whistle from the back porch
to let us know supper was ready.
One of my best friends, Don, lived across the street. His name sounds like
mine, John—especially when you are busy playing and your mothers are
calling you to supper. So in order to buy ourselves a little more time to play,
Don and I had this brilliant plan. If his mom called, he would say he thought
he heard John, and if my mom called, I would say I thought I heard Don.
Well, I don’t think our plan ever really worked. Actually, even though I
couldn’t be sure whose name I heard, I still knew—in fact I was certain—
that it was my mother’s voice calling me to come home.
We live in a world filled with noises and influences that can overwhelm us
and distract us from our faith. Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice. I know
them, and they follow me” (John 10:27). But how many times do we pretend
not to hear or cannot hear because of our worldly concerns? The good news
is that Jesus is still calling. We belong to Jesus and always will, by the gift
of eternal life through him. This is our hope and our joy, that even in the
midst of all the noise and distraction, Jesus still claims us as God’s own, and
calls us by name to come home.
John Fritts, pastor, Covenant Moravian Church, York, PA
Calvary Moravian Church Fourth Sunday of Easter
Good Shepherd Sunday
Mother’s Day
May 12, 2019
MORAVIANS IN CUBA PRESENTED AT HOPE MORAVIAN
JUNE 2, 2019 – 5:30 PM
MISSION AWARENESS DINNER
JOE JARVIS SHARES UPDATE FROM
MORAVIAN CHURCHES IN CUBA
HOPE MEMBERS & MISSION SOCIETY
DIRECTORS PROVIDE CUBAN MEAL
$10.00/PERSON-RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Mail Check to Mission Society, 500 S. Church St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101 or Call 336-773-1732 or
Email [email protected] by May 29, 2019
MORAVIANS IN CUBA PRESENTED AT HOPE MORAVIAN
JUNE 2, 2019 – 5:30 PM
MISSION AWARENESS DINNER
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
FAMILY AND FRIENDS – MAY 12, 2019
Maude Booker (Sandra Davis’ mother); Jeanne Underwood (Wesley Davis’
sister); Blake Johnson (Vickey Pitts’ cousin); Blake and Angie Johnson
(Brandi Stone’s friends); Dr. Tad Lowdermilk (Adrienne Polychron’s
friend); Maegan Simms (Ursula Pierce’s granddaughter); Angie Cranor
(Shannon Lineback’s sister); David Taylor (Jan Bullins’ brother); Pam
Stowers (cousin of Bob Snyder); Meli Novovic (friend of Mary and Bill
Hampton); James and Joseph Nance (grandsons of Eldon and Beth Nance);
Sandra Reich (friend of Vickey Pitts and Pam Goforth and a friend of Joel
N. Lineback); Gary Pitts (Vickey Pitts’ husband); Shirley Stewart (sister of
Fay Davis); Greg (nephew of Brandi and Jordan Stone); Debbie Frye (friend
of Judy Ludwick); Sherri Sheppard (sister of Donna Sharp); John Turner
(father of Shannon Lineback); Austin Kahler (nephew of Stephen Baker);
Kelsey Salmon (friend of Angie Seippel Jones); Louie Childress (Michael
Childress’ father); Devan and Bobby Yountz (niece [and her husband] of
Frances Swing); Diane Bacon (friend of Mary Bland); Rachel Falls; Randy
Fulton; Robert Shults (friend of Mary Bland); Patricia Smith (sister-in-law
of Pat Scales); Susan Hill Harwell (friend of the Lineback family); Patricia
James (niece of Camilla Williams); Butch Ferguson and family (brother of
Mary Anna Pearson); Judy Steel and Ken Loucks (friends of Gene and
Donna Sharp); Colin O’Brady (son in law of Gene and Donna Besaw
Sharp); Ryan and Adrienne O’Connor, and their son, Keegan, (relatives of
Lydia Ingram); Allyson Wooten (daughter of the Reverend Dr. Craig
Atwood); Beverly Day; Judy Holder (Bill Hampton’s sister); Jim Zarick
(friend of Seth McKnight); the Reverend Chris Thore (Moravian pastor); the
Reverend Jeff Coppage (Moravian pastor); the Right Reverend Carol Foltz
(Moravian pastor and bishop); Ann Schaefer and Ann Everhart (friends of
Rameth McKnight); William Burrier (father of Jan Wikel); Evelyn Fritts
(Linda Smith’s mother); and the family and friends of Frances Cornwell
Greene (Lisa Davis’ grandmother), who entered the more immediate
presence of the Savior on April 24.
Calvary Moravian Church Fourth Sunday of Easter
Good Shepherd Sunday
Mother’s Day
May 12, 2019