The Service of Worship 11:00 AM Watchword for the Week By grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God. (Ephesians 2:8) Welcome and Announcements Pastoral Prayer & Prayers of Intercession Prelude: “Ah Lord, In Wrath Chastise Not” (Buxtehude) *Hymn: “Hail, O Once Despised Jesus” 330 *Liturgy: Lent 72 Offertory: “Guide Me, Savior Through Your Passion” (Gerike) Doxology: 817 ✝ Scripture: John 3:14-21 (Small Print– Pg. 611) (Large Print– Pg. 1223) *Hymn: “To God Be the Glory” 550 Sermon Title: THE VERSE THAT MATTERS Pastor Marcus *Hymn: “I Love To Tell the Story” 625 Benediction Postlude: “Jesus In Thy Dying Woes” (Bender) *Stand if you are able. ✝ Children up through 2nd grade are welcome to leave the Sanctuary for Children’s Church.

WE WELCOME YOU TODAY. If you are visiting with us, please complete a visitor’s card and place it in the offering plate so we can remember your visit.

Scripture

John 3:14-21 (NKJV) 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. 18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.20 For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”

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HONEYBAKED HAM FUNDRAISER FOR CHRIST MORAVIAN CHURCH YOUTH

A DELICIOUS WAY TO SUPPORT: The Youth at Christ Moravian Church are raising funds to help with their programs and mission projects. Past projects include painting & redecorating the church nursery; purchasing food for local food pantries; helping in the neighborhood; singing at retirement/nursing homes; assembling emergency relief buckets; building a labyrinth. We want to continue with projects such as these and your support will help us to do that. Thank you. WHAT CAN YOU GET WITH A HONEYBAKED HAM GIFT CARD? There are so many ways to enjoy HoneyBaked Ham. Every Honey Baked Ham is fully cooked & ready to serve, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family. Underneath that sweet, crunchy glaze is the leanest, most flavorful, moist & tender ham you'll find anywhere. Whether it's our signature ham, tender turkey, delicious desserts or our tasty Heat & Serve sides, you know you'll be serving the best.. And your favorite home-made sandwich of the year on December 26th can be enjoyed all year long when you come in to HoneyBaked Ham for lunch!

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FUNDRAISER FROM NOW UNTIL APRIL 30, 2018

Our Church Schedule

WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday 9:45 a.m.

10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m.

Opening Sunday School Worship Youth Lunch (Fellowship Building) Lenten Bible Study with Lunch (Fellowship Building) Band Practice (Home Moravian Church)

Monday 7:00 p.m. Leadership Board Meeting (Fellowship Building) Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Meet at church parking lot for Tour of The Cardinal Hotel

(old Reynolds Building) and lunch at Katherine’s Wednesday 8:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Men’s Breakfast (Cagney’s) Bus departs parking lot for Fairview Moravian Church’s Day of Prayer Service/Communion Biking Group (meet Greenway behind Marketplace Mall) Choir Rehearsal

Thursday 7:00 p.m. Christ Moravian Church Band Practice (Sanctuary) Saturday 1:00 p.m. Biking Group (meet Greenway behind Marketplace Mall)

COMING EVENTS March 19 7:00 p.m. Women’s Fellowship Circle #1 Meeting (Fellowship Bldg,) March 20 7:00 p.m. Petersbrook RCC Meeting (CMC Fellowship Building) March 21 10:30 a.m. Bus departs parking lot for Konnoak Hills Moravian

Church’s Day of Prayer Service/Lovefeast March 22 7:00 p.m. Christ Moravian Church Band Practice March 24 8:00 a.m. Church Work Day

BIRTHDAYS

March 11 March 12 March 15 Wes Conrad

Ann Frye Jo Brown

Pat Sheppard Gibb Cobb

SERVE USHERS GREETER NURSERY CHILDRENS CHURCH

Bradley Conrad Phil Kane

Bob Peddycord N.T. Russell

Kenny Wright

Martha Walker Avis Gray Jennifer Pace

Matt Pace Sarah Pace

GIVE (Last Week’s Offering) GROW (Attendance) Tithes & Offerings Memorials *Michael Tesh Fund LR Camp Scholarship Fund CEC Fundraiser Sunday School

$5,494.00 275.00 637.50 63.00 690.00 6.00 $7,165.50

Worship

81

*Contributions to Michael Tesh Fund include contributions from church members, individuals, congregations and organizations that support the Ray of Hope Ministry.

CMC Bulletin Board LENTEN BIBLE STUDY – The Lenten Bible Study continues today after the Youth Lunch in the Fellowship Building with “The Farewell Discourse.” If you are interested in attending the remaining Lenten studies, please sign up on the CHURCH FAMILY LIFE Bulletin Board. YOUTH LUNCH – There will be a Youth Lunch TODAY in the Fellowship Building immediately following the service. The menu will be BBQ (pork and chicken), baked beans, slaw, rolls, and dessert. There is no charge but a love offering will be collected to help the youth with their programs and missions.

MARVELOUS MORAVIANS – Those of you who signed up for the tour of The Cardinal Hotel (the old R. J. Reynolds Building) in downtown Winston-Salem and dining onsite for lunch at Katherine’s Brasserie on Tuesday, March 13 should meet at the church parking lot at 11 AM. We will be car-pooling. Reservations for lunch are at 11:30 AM. There is valet parking in front of the building. The meal will cost from $10.00 to $15.00 depending on what you want.

PETERSBROOK RCC LENTEN PROJECT - The Petersbrook RCC is partnering with Church World Services and is asking for your assistance to put together ten (10) Emergency Cleanup Buckets or Hygiene Kits. You can provide assistance to families and communities affected by flooding, tornados and other disasters. Please pick up a list of supplies needed for the buckets or hygiene kits project from the ledge below the COMMUNITY Bulletin Board. A sign up sheet for those interested is posted on the CHURCH FAMILY LIFE Bulletin Board. Please sign up to indicate which kit you will be putting together. GRAVE STONE CLEANING – The Youth will be cleaning grave stones in God’s Acre on Friday, March 30. If you have any stones to be cleaned, please call, email or mail your list to the church office or fill out the slip on the table in the Resource Center and put your list in the wooden box designated for Grave Stone cleaning. CANDY NEEDED FOR EASTER EGG HUNT – If you would like to contribute candy, we need small wrapped candy to fill the plastic eggs. Please drop off your candy in the Resource Center no later than March 25th and place in the box designated for candy. EASTER EGG HUNT – The annual egg hunt will be Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 10:30 AM in the Fellowship Building. We will have an egg hunt and lunch, followed by a short program. We hope all the children can join us for a great time. NO OPENING EXERCISE - THERE WILL BE NO OPENING EXERCISE ON EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 1. INSTEAD. WE WILL HAVE A COFFEE HOUR BEGINNING AT 9:15 AM IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE THE VESTRY BEFORE SUNDAY SCHOOL. FLOWER CROSS – All households are asked to bring fresh cut flowers on Easter morning to create our Flower Cross. The cross will be prominently placed outside the church so that flowers can be placed on the mesh frame as a sign and witness to the joy and beauty of our Easter proclamation – “Christ Is Risen!” EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE – The 246th annual Easter Sunrise Service in Salem will be held on Sunday, April 1, 2018 beginning at 6:15 AM at the Square. This year’s service will be officiated by the Rev. John P. Jackman, Pastor at Trinity Moravian Church. Be prepared to “Come Hear the Sunrise.”

2018 Days of Prayer

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 - FAIRVIEW MORAVIAN The Reverend Donald Griffin

10:30 AM Band Prelude 11:00 AM Worship with Communion, Nursery Provided

(Church bus departs 10:00 AM)

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 - KONNOAK HILLS MORAVIAN The Reverend Ray Burke

11:00 AM Lovefeast (Church bus departs 10:30 AM)

Bus service will be provided from Christ Moravian Church to each of the churches as long as 6 or more people sign up to ride.

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CHURCH WORK DAY

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018 - 8:00 AM UNTIL DONE

(Sign-up Sheet on the Church Family Life Bulletin Board)

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BAND SCHEDULE FOR LENT AND EASTER

Band Rehearsals at Christ Moravian Church Band Rehearsals at Home Moravian Church

Thursday, March 15, 2018 – 7:00 PM Thursday, March 22, 2018 – 7:00 PM

Sunday, March 11, 2018 – 2:15 PM Sunday, March 18, 2018 – 2:15 PM

Palm Sunday, March 25, 2018 – 2:15 PM

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FOOD COLLECTION FOR SUNNYSIDE MINISTRY Please continue to bring your food donations for Sunnyside Ministry to each church service and place it in the collection bins. The need is great. Also, please check expiration dates on food you bring to donate.

Fourth Sunday in Lent March 11, 2018

CHRIST Moravian Church

919 W. Academy Street Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101

336-722-2007 christmoravianchurch.org

The Rev. Dr. David A. Marcus, Jr., Pastor Mr. Matthew Pace, Congregational Acolyte

Ms. Jeanie Rothrock, Choir Director & Handbells Mr. Stephen Holland, Organist

Ms. Carol Johnson, Band Director Mr. Wayne Walker, Facilities Manager

Mrs. Avis Gray, Administrative Assistant Mr. Archie Walker, Groundskeeper

9:45 a.m. - Opening Exercise 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School

11:00 a.m. - Worship

Nursery Care Provided