New Philadelphia News A Call to Discipleship The influence of the book of Ecclesiastes on popular culture is most obvious in the song “Turn, Turn, Turn” written by Pete Seeger in the late 1950s. The song enjoyed international acclaim in 1965 when sung by the rock band, The Byrds, and it hit #1 on the Hot 100 chart in December of that same year. The song is distinctive for being the #1 song with the oldest lyrics, which come from chapter 3 of the book most scholars attribute to King Solomon: “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Ecclesiastes will likely speak to the human condition as long as we inhabit the planet. As the book’s writer, identified only as “Teacher” proclaims from the opening chapter, all in life is “vanity”; all in life is meaningless. For twelve chapters he leads us on a “tour” of life, seeking meaning in physical pleasure and in work. He concludes that they are lacking. So is wealth, which leaves people wanting more. So is wisdom, for who can fully comprehend what goes on “under the sun”? Finally, in chapter 12, the Teacher reaches his ultimate conclusion: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. (12:13). The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook explains it this way: “Ecclesiastes tells us that we will not find meaning in life apart from serving God. Regardless of how smart we are or how hard we work, it is only as we serve God that life takes on significant meaning.” What does that mean to us as Moravians? What does it mean to our church as we gear up for a new year of ministry to our world, to our community and to each other? Let’s start with where Ecclesiastes ends: Our meaning – as a church, as brothers and sisters, as Christians – is found through our service. Another way of saying it is this: Our purpose, our meaning, is found in discipleship. This fall, we’ll be emphasizing discipleship in several ways. A display being developed for our Commons
Area will proclaim our commitment to discipleship with three messages: Serve Like Jesus, Love Like Jesus and Live Like Jesus. The messages will be enhanced with images of our congregation’s members doing just that: serving, loving and living like Jesus. Our discipleship will also be the theme of a special campaign that calls us into even more intense and intentional action as we study, work and imagine together what more we might do to serve, love and live like Jesus. Lastly, you’ll hear about discipleship from the pulpit as we discover that discipleship is a choice made by all who hear the voice of our Chief Elder – our lamb – who has conquered and commands, follow me.
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Scouting News
Three generations of Scouts participated in Camp Raven Knob's summer camping. Jerry Taylor, from New Philadelphia's Boy Scout Troop 715, with son Brad, Eagle Scout, and grandson Lee Taylor, Tenderfoot, from Troop 151 in Indian Trail, NC.
Scouting Events to Remember: • Popcorn Kick-off - don’t forget to see a Scout and buy some popcorn • Camping trip and zipline adventure at Hanging Rock State Park • Troop Committee meeting on October 15; Cub Scouts on October 19 • Cub Scout parent/son campout at Raven Knob Boy Scout Reservation • All popcorn orders need to be in by October 26
Youth Missions - Boston Butt Orders
Through October 12, our Youth will take orders for Boston Pork Butt. Orders may be submitted between worship services or online. Pick-up for all orders will be Saturday, October 17 8A-2P at the Fellowship Hall!
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Funtastics Plan now to join the Funtastics on October 15 when we travel to Floyd, VA to visit Chateau Morrisette. We’ll leave church at 9AM and enjoy the beautiful Fall foliage as we drive to the winery. After a tour (and tasting for those who wish to participate) we’ll enjoy lunch in their well-regarded restaurant. Please RSVP to the church office by Monday, October 16. All are welcome. Bring a friend.
New Friendship Class Annual Fall Yard Sale
Saturday, October 17 @ 7AM Donations accepted at the church pavilion on Friday, October 16
We’re Makin’ Confetti! Safe and secure professional shredding Saturday, October 17 9AM until Noon Enter from Kilpatrick St. and drive thru. We unload. You don’t even have to get out of your car! ONLY $5 PER BOX! Proceeds to benefit the Moravian Church in Cuba Sponsored by the Advent Sunday School Class
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The Missions Committee of New
Philadelphia announces its second Mission Expo in conjunction with Open Door Lunch on Wednesday, October 7. The Fellowship Hall doors open at 11AM when you will be able to view the displays of the organizations and missionaries when New Philadelphia supports. Lunch will be served buffet style at 11:30AM and will feature barbecue prepared by our own Chef ’s Cooking Crew. The Mission Expo provides an opportunity for you to learn more about the important work being done on the mission’s field abroad and right here in our community. The representatives attending the event will be seeking volunteers for specific activities, so here is a chance to discover how you can use your talents and abilities to impact the lives of others. Come. Enjoy a good meal. Learn how New Philadelphia is having an impact in Winston Salem and beyond. And make a decision to give the gift of your service so that our community might become a better place to call “home”.
“Christ has no Body now but yours, no Hands, no Feet on earth but yours, Yours are the Eyes through which he looks with compassion on this world. Yours are the Feet with which he walks to do good. Yours are the Hands with which he blesses all the world. Christ has no Body now on earth but yours.” quote from Teresa of Avila At our September meeting Phil Raiford presented his work in Oaxaca, Mexico. Also Rev. Trina Holmberg shared her service for a year in Nepal through the Antioch Program. Monies disbursed this month: $3000 Sunnyside Ministry, $1000 Childrens Nutrition Program in Haiti, Kevin and Charity Manous $670. $400 to help Caroline Woo with food during their medical crisis. $300 to Susan Cook’s trip to Haiti. Donations to help with the Cuban Water Project will be taken up Sept. 20, 27, and Oct. 4.. Our Mission Expo will be Wednesday, Oct. 7 during Open Door Lunch. Children from South Fork School will sing for us and displays will be exhibited by local and foreign missions that NPMC supports.
At our October meeting Elizabeth and Abby Trogdon will share with us their trip to Astonia they were involved in this summer. Please come and hear about their excitement for missions. You are really missing a lot when you do not attend our meeting and here guest speakers talk about the spreading of God’s Word in our world. Our next meeting will be October 11 at 5:00 in the Banquet Room. We invite you to come!
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Women’s Fellowship News Circle Meeting Dates & Times Circle 1............................. 4th Tuesday at 6:30PM Circle 2............................. 1st Tuesday at 9:45AM Circle 5...............................2nd Tuesday at 10AM Circle 7................................. 2nd Tuesday at 1PM Circle 8..................................3rd Monday at 7PM
Local Missions Projects Sept 24-Nov 24 Samaritan Ministries liquid detergent, toothbrushes, toothpaste (sample size), canned veggies (10 oz. cans), disposable razors, sugar, dish towels, foot powder, socks, hand lotion (sample size), condiments (ketchup, etc.), pasta, deodorant, cereal, soap, men’s winter gloves, toboggans, ibuprofen, acetominophen. October - Sunnyside: Powered milk (individual packages, not loose)
General Fellowship Meeting Join us Sunday, October 4 for our Women’s Fellowship General Meeting to be held in the banquet room. At this meeting we will elect officers for the 2016-2017 year. All ladies of the congregation are invited and encouraged to attend.
Church Family in Care Facilities Sarah Bricker (Elms @ Tanglewood) Ruby Byrd (Golden Living Retirement) Margaret Cooke (Trinity Elms) Lorene Crater (Bermuda Village) Mildred Furches (Homestead Hills) Clarence Gabard (Salemtowne-119 Phillips) Lib Greene (Trinity Elms) Betty Holcomb (Homestead Hills) Sue Hughes (Homestead Hills) Carol Hunter (Arbor Acres) Sarah Kirby (WS Nursing & Rehab Center)
Church Family in Care Facilities Ralph Johnson (WS Nursing & Rehab Center) Carolyn Robinson (Brian Center) Mary Steinkopff (Homestead Hills) June Smith (Salemtowne)
Happening Around the Province October 3 10AM - 2PM: New Beginnings Moravian Church 2nd Annual Cars for a Cause Benefit Car, Truck & Clycle Show. All monies raised will go to support Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte. Food and drinks will be sold. Pre-registration for vehicles is $15 - Admission is Free. Questions? Call Janet at 1-704-992-2003 October 8 We remember Francis Florentine Hagen for “Morning Star,” but he composed a lot more than just that (and had a crusty word or two about Moravian music). Moravian Music Foundation Director Nola Reed Knouse will tell us all about it in “Francis Florentine Hagen @ 200,” the “Lunchtime Lecture” 12:15-12:45 p.m. Thursday, October 8, at the Archie K. Davis Center (the “Archives/Music Foundation building”) in Old Salem. The lecture is free and open to all. Bring a lunch if you wish (it isn’t provided). Parking is free in the Salem College Fine Arts Center parking lot off Salem Avenue. October 13 Provincial Senior Friends Fall Rally The provincial friends will gather Tuesday, October 13th at 12:00pm at Trinity Moravian Church for the Provincial Senior Friends Fall Rally. The program will be a dramatic monologue from the perspective of the wife of Noah, performed by Rev. LaNell Johnson. The menu includes: Baked Chicken Breast with Gravy, Green Beans & Corn, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Bread, Coffee & Tea, and Homemade Pound Cake. The cost is $10. Tickets must be purchased by noon on Monday, October 5th. Please call Heather Stevenson, 336.722.8126 for ticket purchase.
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Happy Birthday
1 Ed Hauser 1 Brittany Huddleston 1 Sarah Swenson 2 Frank Fulton 2 Errette Shore 3 Jerry Stockton 4 Terry Beauchamp 4 Kelley Kirkman 5 Mary Hege 5 David Tesh 5 Mary Anne Utley 6 Matthew Bauer 6 Faith Gortman 6 Dot Hill 6 Maggie Wade 7 Melinda Allen 7 John Clore 7 Holly Fleming 7 Jack Hauser 7 Jim Merritt 7 Sharon Parrish 7 Tatum Ward 8 Betsy Hamby 8 Candance Hammack 8 Haley Walter 8 Kristopher Walter 9 Chloe Jackson 10 Mary Coffey 10 Daniel Myers 10 Leah Weatherman 11 Teresa Brown 11 Mary Carico
11 Henry Ebert, Sr. 11 Max Gerringer 11 Lynda Needham 11 Van Teague 13 Beverly Cox 13 Marion Griffin, Jr. 14 Linda Courtney 14 Caitlin Smith 15 Sherri Andrew 15 Rebecca Orr 16 Addison Barber 16 Miriam Guthrie 16 Blair Huffman 16 Julia Stapleton 16 Ryan Taylor 17 Ralph Chantler 17 Jason Clore 18 Sydney Pinto 19 Jennifer Dackor 19 Malinda Day 19 Nancy Walter 19 Leigh Walters 20 Whitney Armstrong 20 Mary Fowler 20 Lori Gortman 20 David Phillips 20 Gina White 21 Maya Gentry 21 Will Spach 22 Sherry Matthews 22 John Miller 23 Mary Ruth McRae
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Happy Birthday
23 Daniel Muto 23 Tara Pitts 23 Karl Stimpson 23 Thomas Welborn 24 Liam Beauchamp 24 Joseph Linville 24 Allan Phillips 24 Tiffany Senter 24 Brandon Vickers 25 Ellen Fox 25 Rebekah Vaden 25 Melanie Weatherman 26 Sandra Chitty 26 John Cox 26 Ricky Cusson 26 Penny Gettings 26 Marina Pfeffer 26 Scott Rabon 27 Kimberly Davis 27 Mike Pearsall 28 Sarah Mulholland 29 Terry Baker 29 Hammond Geis 29 Elizabeth Gerringer 29 Kimball Hoover 30 Tyler High 30 John Thomas 30 Anita Abernathy 31 Becky Beauchamp 31 Sharon Carter 31 Susan Cook 31 Bill Goslen
31 Sue Satterfield 31 Susan Stockwell
Moravian Birthday Hymn With your presence, Lord, our Head and Saviour, bless us all, we humbly pray; our dear heavenly Father’s love and favor be our comfort every day. May God’s Spirit now in each proceeding favor us with his most gracious leading; thus shall we be truly blessed both in labor and in rest.
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Financial Report & Attendance As of August 2015 Annual budget ����������������������������������������������������� $955,588 Expenses to date ������������������������������������������������� $610,040 Income to date ���������������������������������������������������� $615,496 Overage to date ���������������������������������������������������������� $5,456 Disbursed in month Pastoral Staff-Salary, Travel, Housing, Pension, Ins. ����������������������������������������������������$7,999 Staff-Salaries, Soc. Sec. Ins. ���������������������������� $25,427 Christian Education/Youth ������������������������������$2,343 Church Resource Supplies �����������������������������������$140 Nursery ��������������������������������������������������������������$880 Library ���������������������������������������������������$353 (credit) Office Expenses �����������������������������������������������$1,100 Cleaning Expenses �������������������������������������������$3,595 Grounds ����������������������������������������������������������$5,250 Building/Equipment Repairs ����������������������������$1,958 Insurance ���������������������������������������������������������$7,020 Utilities ������������������������������������������������������������$8.294 Music �����������������������������������������������������������������$420 Bus ���������������������������������������������������������������������$707 Open Door Outreach ������������������������������$641 (credit) Kitchen/Custodial Supplies ��������������������������������$314 Provincial Contributions �������������������������������� $16,999 Stephen Ministry ������������������������������������������������$428 Total for month ���������������������������������������������� $82,059
Funds Building ��������������������������������������������������������������$51,476 Iobst-Gray Missions Fund �����������������������������������$26,312 Benevolences ������������������������������������������������������� $3,825 Bus ��������������������������������������������������������������������� $1,845 Band.............................................. ���������������� ......$2,259 Music ������������������������������������������������������������������ $2,006 Elizabeth Windsor ��������������������������������������������� $22,602 Lewis Ministerial Student Aid Fund... ������������������ $5,055 Anne Chadwick Band Fund.......... ������������������ .....$8,962 Capital Improvements................. �������������������.....$58,276 Bells of Joy ���������������������������������������������������������� $1,022 Laurels Cabin & Lodge ���������������������������������������� $2,806
PLEASE Remember to Lock Up after Your Event!
Sunday School
Worship 1st
2nd
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9/13
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9/20
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Not available at time of print Nursery 1st Service
2nd Service
Jennifer, Bette, & Deborah Children’s Church 1st Service 2nd Service Be sure to check the bulletin each week! **Greeters 10/4
Bruce Bradley *
Jessica Beaver
10/11
David Stanfield *
John Geis III
10/18
Nancy Hoover *
Scott Huddleston
10/25
Nancy Holland *
Bruce Bradley
Names with * are responsible for Lock-Up Sound Technicians 1st Service 1st Sun.
Mike Crotts
2nd Service Sam Farrar
2nd Sun. Mike Crotts
Brad Underdal
3rd Sun.
Mike Crotts
Aaron Prevette
4th Sun.
Mike Crotts
Aaron Prevette
5th Sun.
Mike Crotts
Aaron Prevette
**Elders and Trustees and Sound Technicians: If you are unable to fulfill your Greeting, Lock-up, or Sound assignment responsibility, please work together to find coverage.
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Christy’s PFRRKWJ their neighborhoods! This is a great family activity with a simple way to enjoy supper, fellowship and fun Corner together! if they don’t get the chance to see many children visit
Fall is here!
And with Fall comes CROPWalk... Our annual local CROPWalk is one of the largest in the country and our children, youth and families will be a part of it on October 18! CROPWalks raise funds for local food outreach agencies and Church World Service’s international food security programs. 25% of funds raised in Forsyth county are split each year between Sunnyside Ministry and Crisis Control Ministry, helping these agencies meet our local needs. One of Church World Service’s goals is to work with communities to find ways to feed themselves sustainably and nutritiously throughout the world. Our children and youth will collect a special offering on October 18 during both services of worship to support their participation in the walk. If you have a child or youth who’d like to help collect this offering, send an email to me - christy@newphilly.org by October 15. Checks can be made out directly toward CWS/CROP and contributions are eligible for many corporate matching gift programs. Details: Participating children & families (New Philly Kids) meet at Fellowship Hall entrance at 1:45pm. Carpool to downtown, walk begins at 2:30pm. Return to church at 4pm. Church Council will begin at 4:30pm. Children will have pizza and a movie to enjoy during Council meeting.
Trunk or Treat
On October 30, we hope families and those young at heart will join us for the Trunk or Treat from 5:30-7:30pm in our parking lot and picnic shelter! There will be a hot dog supper fundraiser for New Philadelphia Preschool, activity stations and decorated trunks for everyone to enjoy. If you would like to volunteer to decorate your vehicle and distribute treats or are willing to lead an activity station, be sure to contact me, christy@newphilly.org or Laura Long, laura_s_long@yahoo.com. Many folks have enjoyed this trick or treat experience in recent years, especially
New Philly Kids will also meet on November 1 & 15, from 4-5:30pm, these will be our times for our Operation Christmas Child project work. Parents of New Philly Kids are invited to a 2 part series with Ellen Fox, a member of our congregation and a licensed Marriage and Family Counselor, during these November New Philly Kids sessions.
Kids of Faith? New to the Pew?
Where did Kids of Faith go? What is New to the Pew? One of the goals when I joined the staff at New Philadelphia, was to help the children gain an understanding of what worship was and how they can participate in it. One of the best ways for children to do this is simply to be a part of it, even with their wiggles and activities to work on quietly in the pew. As our youngest children have learned through Godly Play during Children’s Worship, and we’ve worked with the older ones in Kids of Faith to develop an understanding of why we do some of the things we do; the need for a monthly Kids of Faith offering seems less urgent. Now we recognize that as children “graduate” from Godly Play as 2nd graders, they are ready to talk a little about what they’ve learned in Children’s Worship and how they can apply that as they worship with the rest of the congregation. And so we will offer each Fall a series of opportunities to help them make this transition. It will happen at the same time as Children’s Worship, but we will gather in the library and talk about the Lord’s Prayer, liturgy as the prayers of God’s people, some of the vocabulary of faith in ways to help them be more a part of what happens when we worship together. Our delayed start is planned for October 11! Again, childhood development is a flexible thing, and I ask parents to consider what is best for their child. If they feel a little more time in Children’s Worship or joining in New to the Pew beyond 2nd grade is valuable, just be in conversation with me about this. And, should sensitive topics come up in worship, we will always welcome the children who come to greet that day’s Children’s Worship leaders.
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Open Door Lunch & Missions Committee present:
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Simply faith, food & fellowship
MISSION EXPO 2015
Friday, October 2 at 7AM Guest Speaker: David Holston, Director of Sunnyside Mnistry
Bring a Friend and Join Us for Lunch! Wednesday, October 7 11:30 to 12:30 BBQ and all the fixin’s More details on Page 3
Church Council Sunday, October 18 4PM
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