ARDMORE MORAVIAN CHURCH March 12, 2017 Second Sunday in Lent PRELUDE                      “Wondrous Love is This”                   arr. Sewell WELCOME / ANNOUNCEMENTS RIGHT HAND OF FELLOWSHIP                   PREPARING OUR HEARTS: WATCHWORD FOR THE WEEK For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, So that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life.    John 3:16 CALL TO WORSHIP                                                            arr. Sorenson “Brethren, We Have Met To Worship” HYMN AND PRAISE SONGS “How Deep The Father’s Love for Us” How deep the Father's love for us, How vast beyond all measure, That He would give His only Son To make a wretch His treasure. How great the pain of searing loss; The Father turns His face away, As wounds which mar the chosen One bring many sons to glory. Behold the Man upon a cross, My sin upon His shoulders; Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers. It was God’s plan that held Him there Until it was accomplished; His dying breath has brought me life I know that it is finished. I will not boast in anything, No gifts, no powr's, no wisdom; But I will boast in Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection. Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer. But this I know with all my heart; His wounds have paid my ransom. Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer. But this I know with all my heart; His wounds have paid my ransom. “Man of Sorrows” Man of Sorrows! What a name For the Son of God, who came Ruined sinners to reclaim: Hallelujah! what a Savior! Bearing shame and scoffing rude, In my place condemned he stood, Sealed my pardon with his blood: Hallelujah! what a Savior! Guilty, vile, and helpless we: Spotless Lamb of God was He; Full atonement! Can it be? Hallelujah! what a Savior! Lifted up was he to die, “It is finished!” was his cry; Now in heav’n exalted high: Hallelujah! what a Savior! When he comes, our glorious King, All his ransomed home to bring, Then anew this song we’ll sing: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! what a Savior! LITURGY FOR LENT 1            MBW p 72 THE WORD OF GOD                                                                Psalm 121        John 3:1-7                                                                             PREPARATION FOR CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER Breathe on Me Breath of God (MBW 494) Breathe on me breath of God; fill me with life brand new. That I may love the things You love and do what You would do. Breathe on me breath of God, so shall I never die; but live with You the perfect life of Your eternity. CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER OFFERING OFFERTORY                              “Kyrie”                                     Estes                                                 Joyful Voices SONG OF THANKS  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. Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia!   Amen PRAYER ANTHEM                                 “Above All”                             arr. Hayes MESSAGE                              The New Birth           Rev. Arkon Stewart HYMN 783 MBW                “Amazing Grace” POSTLUDE                       “Fugue in C Major”                            J.S. Bach The sanctuary flowers are placed to the Glory of God in honor of Joel and Karin Mabe’s Fourth wedding anniversary. Serving Today Elder Greeter: Nancy Crouse       Trustee Greeter: Jim Brookshire             Elder Greeter for March `19 th : Alan McFadden            Trustee Greeter for March 19 th : Bill Gannaway Nursery Workers for March 12 th : JoAnn Goodson, Lauren Mabe Nursery Workers for  March 19 th : Diane Gannaway, Olivia Conrad People for Whom We are Praying     Members:     Marie    Adams;    Amanda    Bowles;    Frances    Collins;    Jim    Cranford; Cindy Culverhouse; Ruth Long; Caroline Woo Members at home : Bertha Burge; Lisa Eaton; Peggy Gimmon Friends:    Nancy   Batterman;    Robert   Bodenheimer,   Pots   Syndrome ;   Emily   Burge; Stafford   Givens,   newborn   son   of   Anna   Austin   Givens   surgery;    Josh   Holden   brain injury,   Guest   House;    Joann   Burge   Long,   Ken   Burge’s   sister;    Marolyn   Schauss   cancer;   Jake Williams, Donna Williams’s son Our Christian love and sympathy is expressed to the Family of J. Kenneth “Ken” Burge. Ken went to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 5 th . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~     Abram Marshall invites the church to his Eagle Scout Award Ceremony on March 26 th . They will be having a potluck lunch before the ceremony. Abram’s family will be providing BBQ and Fried Chicken, so please RSVP to tesmarshall@aol.com by March 18 th  so that they can bring enough for everyone. Mark your calendar now and bring your favorite dish and join them for this important time in Abram’s life! 2017 Days of Prayer Wednesday, March 22 nd     Calvary Moravian Church 9:45 AM Coffee Hour 11:00 AM Worship, The Reverend Dr. Nola Knouse Nursery Provided Wednesday, March 29 th    Fairview Moravian Church 10:30 AM Band Prelude 11:00 AM Worship, Holy Communion, The Reverend Dr. David Marcus Nursery Provided Wednesday, April 5 th    Konnoak Hills Moravian 11:00 AM Lovefeast, The Rt. Reverend Dr. Graham Rights ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Spiritual Life Retreat for Woman ~~ April 28-30 Laurel Ridge Moravian Conference Center Vocations for Everyone (Based on passages from Romans) Retreat Facilitator: Rev. Carol Foltz For More Information about the retreat please contact: The Provincial Women’s Board ~ 336-722-4911 ~ pwbmcsp@gmail.com. Opportunities for the Week Tuesday, March 14 Women’s Fellowship Circle Meetings 10:00 AM Circle # 3, Church Parlor 11:30 AM Prayer in Old Salem  5:30  PM Circle # 5, Stelter Haus   6:00 PM Circle # 4, meet in Fellowship Hall to help with the refreshments for Day of Prayer. Wednesday, March 15      Day of Prayer at Ardmore Moravian Church   9:45 AM Coffee house 10:45 AM Music         11:00 AM Worship, Dr. Robert Shackleford Activities at Ardmore 5:30 PM Prayer in Prayer Room    6:00 PM     Family Oasis Supper 6:30 PM   Handbell Choir 6:45 PM Video         7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir Thursday, March 16 8:30 AM Men’s  Breakfast, Cloverdale Kitchen Saturday, March 17 4:00 PM          Prayer in Prayer Room at Ardmore Moravian Third  Sunday In Lent  9:00 AM Prayer in Prayer Room  9:15 AM Joyful Voices  9:30 AM Sunday School        10:30 AM Morning Worship  3:00 PM NC Brass Band, Home Moravian Church, concert free Donations accepted  4:00 PM Board of Elders  6:00 PM Board of Trustees God’s Word John 3:1-7 3 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.” 3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” 4 “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” 5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. 7 You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’