New Philadelphia News Across the Pastor’s Desk Tonight is our Quadrennial Review with the Provincial Elder’s Conference. I wish I could delay this column until tomorrow, but the deadline is today. So… I thought I would make a few suggestions for your summer reading. As always, you can start reading through the Bible any day of the year. You don’t have to wait for January 1. Alternately, I dare you to read one of the gospels, or Romans, or Revelation, ten times through over the course of the summer. Any takers? Not long ago I read Revelation multiple times over the course of three months. Needless to say I had a much better grasp of it after that effort, which turned out to be not much effort at all, but a pure pleasure. Next, I would highly suggest you read our church bulletin, every Sunday, in worship. You can read it on-line in PDF form, but it is not the same. We all miss you when you are not here. Bored with church? Remember that you must prime the pump---you must put something in before you can get something out. Other reading? I am really enjoying the new biography, The Wright Brothers by David McCullough. Wilbur and Orville’s father was a bishop in the Unity of the Brethren Church in Dayton, Ohio where the brothers owned a bicycle shop. The brothers never attended college---but gave us powered flight. Interestingly, in 1901, just two years before they flew, Wilbur suggested that powered flight was fifty years in the future. He was a better aviator than prophet. The description of Kitty Hawk at the turn of the last century is worth the price of the book to a North Carolinian. Clyde Manning recently recommended to me, The Boys in the Boat, by Daniel James Brown. It is the story of how the University of Washington rowing crew took Olympic Gold from the Nazis---and everyone else in the world, at the Berlin Olympics in 1936. This is a truly remarkable story of teamwork. At that time, the leading shell builder in the world, George Pocock had his workshop on the campus of the university. He made a comment to Joe Rantz, one of the crew members, that makes rowing sound almost
like a mystical experience saying: Joe, when you really start trusting those other boys (in the boat), you will feel a power at work within you that is far beyond anything you have ever imagined. Sometimes, you will feel as if you have rowed right off the planet and are rowing among the stars. Of course, faith played a roll in the boat, too. A great read. By the by, Clyde has mentioned to me that she would be interested in starting a book club. She is especially interested in reading southern authors. I know that she just finished Delta Wedding by Eudora Welty. Speak to her if you are interested. I have long felt that the task of a Christian is to make the sacred secular and the secular, where possible, sacred. That is, we must take our Sunday religion into the workaday world, and we must look for those things in the workaday world that can help us become better servants of Christ. I recently profited from rereading The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber. Gerber does a good job of defining the various rolls a real entrepreneur must play in careful balance---the Technician, Entrepreneur, and Manager. All I can say is that I wish I had read this book---or something like it, at the start of my ministry. I would have been a more effective pastor. Some would ask, “Why would a pastor recommend anything other than the Bible or some religious work?” The answer is simple: Because the Holy Spirit inspires a thirst for knowledge in us, and it is not limited to the so-called “religious” sphere of life. John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Movement, called himself “a man of one book, the Bible,” yet he read widely in almost every field, everything he read further informing his faith, and often illuminating the Bible. Zinzendorf, the 18th century patron of the renewed Moravian Church read widely, too. He even told his preachers to “read the opposition.” He wanted to hear what the naysayers were saying, the better to present his own faith. God Bless and Good Reading! The Pastor
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New Philadelphia V BS July 20 - 23
9am - 12 noon
Ages 4 - Completion of 5th Grade
Registrations have begun to roll in and we’re getting volunteers assigned to their varying roles throughout this year’s program! We’re preparing for 120-140 children… Remember, children who will be age 4 by September 1 are included! For our rising 6th graders, your tribe will have special roles to assist the younger children with our storytelling and marketplace adventures.
We especially love our youth volunteers! If you’re finishing 6th - 12th grade, we’d love your help as an assistant tribe leader, games leader or an apprentice shopkeeper in our marketplace. You can sign up to be a volunteer via the web address above!
Here are some items we need to help make our visit to Nazareth this Summer make our imaginations soar: * EZ-Up tents (on loan) * blankets, sheets or quilts (on loan) * light grade sandpaper * old towels, washcloths or rags * terra cotta containers (on loan) * mortar & pestle sets (on loan)
* woven/wicker style laundry baskets * Loving & Enthusiastic Volunteers! If you have items you’re willing to loan or donate, drop them off in the church office or contact Christy Clore or Becky Ward. We still need a few more tribe leaders at both the Elementary and Preschool levels! In our marketplace, the shops our kids will visit are Carpentry, Dyeing, Olive Oil Goods, Bead-Making, there is also work in the Farmer’s Field or the Synagogue School to explore!
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Christy’s PFRRKWJ Corner
Summer Sunday School Summer is here! And with all the movements and different schedules of Summer, our children and youth classes do a little combining. Here is the plan for the Sundays from June 7 through September 6: • 2 & 3’s - Room 214 (this group includes those turning 4 after June 1st) • 4’s, 5’s and Kindergarten - Room 108 (this group includes those who are 4 prior to June 1st) • 1st & 2nd graders - Room 118 • 3rd - 5th graders - Room 303 • Youth - Youth Building, main room
Communion Preparation Class An Early Communion Preparation Class will be offered over 2 Sundays in August, the 23rd and 30th. This class prepares children who are ages 4-8 to explore what the Lord’s Supper is and the whys and hows of our participation in this means of grace as a part of the worshipping community. This group will meet during the Sunday School hour, beginning at 10:05am in the Children’s Chapel space. Please RSVP your interest in participating to Christy as we put together this year’s group.
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Laurel Ridge Congregational Worship & Potluck Sunday, August 9, 2015 10:00am – until you need to leave Activities: 10:00am – 11:00am – Fellowship & Walk to Overlook 11:00am - Worship 12:00pm – Potluck Lunch 1:00pm – Hiking, Fellowship, and unstructured activities What To Bring: One or two potluck dishes (meat, vegetable or dessert) Chair(s) for Worship Service at the Overlook Tea, lemonade, and water will be provided If you would like to ride on the church bus, please meet at the church parking lot by 8:20am for an 8:30am departure. Directions: Take Hwy 421 N. from Winston-Salem. Follow 421 N to Hwy 18 N & turn right on to Hwy 18. Laurel Ridge is located in Blue Ridge Mountains, 2 miles off Hwy 18 between N. Wilkesboro & Sparta. Turn left on Darnell Woodie Rd. (State Road 1620), travel 1 mile & look for signs to Laurel Ridge Facilities. www.laurelridge.org
Baked Potato & Salad Luncheon Sunday, June 7 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Menu Baked Potato with all the trimmings Salad Bar, Rolls Drinks, Dessert
Donations accepted to support Youth mission trips
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New Philadelphia Moravian Church Discovery Class 16th Annual Golf Tournament
Friday, June 19, 2015 Come kick off your summer with 3 or more of your best pals at the beautiful Salem Glen Golf & Country Club while supporting a great cause! • • • •
Lunch begins at 11:45AM Shotgun start at 1PM $55 per player (includes lunch) Captain’s Choice format
Must be signed up to play by Friday, June 5 All proceeds from the tournament benefit Elizabeth Windsor Scholarship Fund & NPMC Missions. If you have questions - you may contact Doug Gerringer at 336.416.3504. To sign-up for the tournament, you may email Steve Huddleston at shuddleston@triad.rr.com ALL golfers are encouraged to bring a canned food item for Northwest Food Bank of North Carolina. Drawing to be held for special prize for all who bring donations!
Women's Fellowship News Enjoy your summer! Make a note: Circle 1 and Circle 8 do not meet in June or July!
Circle Meeting Dates & Times C1 4th Tues./6:30PM C2 1st Tues./9:45AM C5 2nd Tues./10AM
C7 2nd Tues./1PM C8 3rd Mon./7PM
Local Missions Projects May 22 - July 22: Senior Services; canned meat (chicken, tuna, etc.), Peanut butter and crackers, canned fruit/fruit cups, cereal and nutrition supplements (Ensure, boost, etc.), Toothpaste/ toothbrush, denture products, washable or disposable bed pads, adult diapers, cleaning wipes, mail clippers, lip balm.
Sunnyside Ministry Donations Canned Meat (chicken, tuna, etc.)
Circle Selling Selections From Magnets to Stars, Women’s Fellowship Circles have just the right gift for your gift-giving needs. Circle 5 has large and small Moravian Stars for sale (check the church office); large stars $25, tree-topper $20. They also have car magnets - Moravian Seal and the Moravian Star. The magnets are $6 each (if you buy less than 10)...10 or more, the magnets are $4 each. Circle 2 has note cards for sale and nothing beats a handwritten note...It’s almost a lost art! See any Circle member to inquire about items or make a purchase.
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Summer Camp!
Scouting News
July 31 - August 2 - PreJunior Camp (Completing 1st-2nd grade)
This has been a very productive few weeks for Troop 715 in April and May. We had troop elections for all of our troop positions. Jacob P. was elected as senior patrol leader. Charlie A. and William S. were elected as Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders. Alex N. was elected As Quartermaster. Parker D. was elected as Troop scribe. And the patrols elected their positions as well.
June 21 - 27 - Eco Camp (completing 3rd -5th grade) Pastor Christy will be a leader at this session. July 5 - 11 & August 9-15 Junior Camps (Completing 3rd-5th grade) June 28 - July 3 Middle High Arts-Based Camp (completing 6th-8th Grade) July 12-18 Middle High Eco Mission Camp (completing 6th - 8th Grade) August 2-8 Middle High Camp (completed 6th-8th) June 21-27 - Senior High Adventure Camp (completing 9th - 12th Grade) July 12-18 - Senior High Camp (Completing 9th - 12th Grade) $385 for week-long camps & $185 for weekend camp Buy one camp at full price & receive $100 off the second camp or equal or lesser value! Remember, members of New Philadelphia are eligible for a ½ tuition scholarship per camper on one session of Summer Camp each year. Registration is now online! www.laurelridge.org
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 (Homestead Hills) Betty Holcomb (Homestead Hills) Sue Hughes (Homestead Hills) Carol Hunter (Arbor Acres) Sarah Kirby (WS Nursing & Rehab Center) Ralph Johnson (WS Nursing & Rehab Center) Carolyn Robinson (Brian Center) Mary Steinkopff (Homestead Hills) June Smith (Salemtowne)
We planned meals for the backpacking trip to Mt. Rodgers National Recreation Area in SW. Virginia (about 2.5 hours away.) We hiked in all our stuff on our backs. We set up our tents, cooked our meals, and hiked a few miles along the Appalachian Trail, all with only the stuff we had on our backpacks when we walked in. We had to have our yearly recharter where all the scouts had to sign up for another year of scouts, and got sponsored by New Philadelphia Moravian Church for another year of scouting. We thank the church for helping all the scouts learn skills they will need all of their life. With summer camp almost here, the new scouts had to take their swim tests as a requirement of Ravens Knob. We went over to the YMCA to take our tests, and all of the new scouts passed. Then all of the scouts chose their summer camp merit badge classes. The new scouts are working on their scout badge, the first rank in scouts. We have increased our patrols from 3 to 5 to accommodate for the new scouts. The new patrol leaders have been very efficient with the new patrols. We have an upcoming trip to Eden NC for a ten mile canoeing trip. The new patrols have been hard at work figuring out all of the meals, and who is cooking or cleaning. We thank 3 Rivers Outfitters for making this trip possible for us. We are also continuing our work with merit badges. The new scouts are eager to do some fun and exciting merit badges. The more experienced scouts are trying very hard to help the new scouts earn their ranks and merit badges.
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Happening Around the Province John Hus Legacy Celebration July 19 Moravians proclaim John Hus as a martyr to the truth and a faithful witness to the gospel. Join us as we celebrate six-hundred years of his legacy with a special service of worship and communion on Sunday, July 19 at 3:00pm at Home Moravian Church, 529 South Church Street, WinstonSalem, NC. This service will include music from the Moramus Chorale, provincial band, youth and children’s choirs, as well as newly-translated Hus hymns. The Rt. Rev. D. Wayne Burkette will bring the message. Following the service, all are invited to stay for a reception and discussion led by the Rev. Dr. Craig Atwood, the Rev. Douglas Rights, and the Rev. Dr. Riddick Weber. Access livestream of this service at homemoravian.org. From our Ministry Partners Overwhelmed by caregiving challenges? Bring your questions to the 2015 Piedmont Triad Fearless Caregiver Conference on Tuesday, June 9, at The Village Inn Event Center, 6205 Ramada Drive | Clemmons, NC 27012 from 8:30am-2:30pm, lunch included. Register at caregiver.com. For more information call 877.829.2734. Moravian Children’s Festival Save the date for a provincial Children’s Festival on Sunday, August 16, 2015, at Bethania Moravian Church, 5545 Main St., Bethania, NC 27010. This festival commemorates the Moravian children’s spiritual renewal in Herrnhut in August 1727. Children’s activities are from 2:00pm-3:45pm and include: storytelling, music, games, candle-making, quilting, hayrides, horse rides, & face-painting. A special children’s lovefeast service will follow at 4:00pm. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with your family or group on the historic grounds of Bethania prior to the activities! For more information contact Beth Hayes at bhayes@ mcsp.org or 336.722.8126. Moravian Leadership Network Are you interested in using your God-given gifts to mobilize the Moravian church of the future? Join the Moravian Leadership Network (MLN) and be part of the solution. MLN joins and strengthens current and emerging Moravian leaders through experiential, group-oriented learning. Apply today to be part of the Class of 2016! Visit our Leadership Development page to find more information and see what previous participants have to say about this valuable program.
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FUNTASTICS in June Plan now to join the Funtastics on June 18 when we tour the Greensboro Historical Museum. This is an interesting, well documented facility with many period rooms and displays. A tour guide will be provided. Elevators and seating are conveniently placed throughout the museum. There is no charge for admission, but donations are appreciated. Lunch will follow at a Funtastics’ favorite restaurant, Giada’s Trattoria, where individual checks will be provided. Please RSVP to the church office by Monday, June 15 so Giada’s may plan for us. We will leave church at 9:15. All are welcome. Bring a friend.
You are Invited to the Annual Open Door Lunch Cookout! Wednesday, June 3 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Devotion by Rev. Andrew Heil The Open Door Devotional Lunch ministry is supported solely through your generous contributions. Net proceeds at the end of the year will be donated to local charities.
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Financial Report & Attendance As of April 2015 Annual budget ����������������������������������������������������� $955,588 Expenses to date ������������������������������������������������� $305,020 Income to date ���������������������������������������������������� $300,162 Shortage to date ��������������������������������������������������������� $4,858 Disbursed in month Pastoral Staff-Salary, Travel, Housing, Pension, Ins. ����������������������������������������������������$7,943 Staff-Salaries, Soc. Sec. Ins. ���������������������������� $24,753 Christian Education/Youth ������������������������������$1,409 Church Resource Supplies �����������������������������������$100 Nursery ��������������������������������������������������������������$626 Library ���������������������������������������������������������������� $48 Office Expenses �����������������������������������������������$3,001 Cleaning Expenses �������������������������������������������$3,582 Grounds ����������������������������������������������������������$1,340 Building/Equipment Repairs �������������������������������$556 Insurance ������������������������������������������������������������$871 Utilities ������������������������������������������������������������$5,924 Music �����������������������������������������������������������������$250 Open Door Outreach ������������������������������������ $697 credit Kitchen/Custodial Supplies ��������������������������������$456 Provincial Contributions �������������������������������� $16,999 Total for month ������������������������������������������������������ $67,382
Funds Iobst-Gray Missions Fund �����������������������������������$21,987 Benevolences ������������������������������������������������������� $8,201 Bus ��������������������������������������������������������������������� $1,795 Band.............................................. ���������������� ......$2,214 Music ������������������������������������������������������������������ $1,456 Elizabeth Windsor ��������������������������������������������� $23,802 Lewis Ministerial Student Aid Fund... ������������������ $4,855 Anne Chadwick Band Fund.......... �����������������.....$10,037 Capital Improvements................. �������������������.....$47,025 Bells of Joy ������������������������������������������������������������� $971 Laurels Cabin & Lodge ���������������������������������������� $2,103
PLEASE Remember to Lock Up after Your Event!
Sunday School
Worship 1st
2nd
3-May
210
235
138
10-May
198
256
154
17-May
202
205
127
24-May
247
246
195
31-May
Not available at time of printing Nursery 1st Service
2nd Service
Jennifer, Bette, & Deborah Children’s Church 1st Service 2nd Service Be sure to check the bulletin each week! **Greeters 7-Jun
Nancy Hoover
Bruce Bradley
14-Jun
Nancy Holland
David Stanfield
21-Jun
Bruce Bradley
Monte Long
28-Jun
Kathy Mabe
Bruce Bradley
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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Happy Birthday
1 Brianna Burris 1 Megan Davis 1 Mark Kinney 1 McKenzie Pennington 2 Jimmy Redman 3 Joshua Brophy 3 Clendon Newsom 3 Zachary Parks 4 Kathy Johnson 4 Tina McSwain 4 Jim Morgan Jr. 5 Roger Bonnett 5 Debra Senter 5 Tina Spach 6 Thomas Barber 6 Suzanne Beauchamp 6 Emmaline Daggett 6 Betsy Idol 6 Tim Taylor 7 Harrison Carter 7 Matthew Dull 7 Butch Fearrington 7 Bain McConnell 7 Alex Saunders 7 Austin Saunders 7 Ainsley Williams 8 Carrie Boudousquie 8 Sara Ebbers 8 Bruce Flynt 8 Michael Madigan 8 Troy Smith 8 Dean Tickle 10 Walter Craver Jr. 11 Christopher Bolen
11 Dave Madigan 11 Cranford Raper 11 Patrick Wood 12 Betty Bricker 12 Holden Farrar 12 Elliot Mabe 12 Zach Pearsall 12 Marliee Runge 13 Bill Buchanan 13 Kent Jones 13 Noah Kiger 13 Reagan Stanfield 13 Stella Vickers 14 Richard Bovender 14 Cecilia LaMontagne 14 Shiloh LaMontagne 14 Lori Nifong 14 Angela Trogdon 15 Bill Carter 15 Cynthia Daggett 15 Meda Pearsall 15 Bryce Renn 15 Ray Sutcliffe 16 Aidyn Beauchamp 16 French Bolen 16 Mason Eckard 16 Bridget Johnson 16 Lib Neal 16 Pamela Southard 16 Rick Vestal, Jr. 16 Kim Wagoner 17 Lisa Palmer 17 Brenda Peoples 18 Sheila Newton
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Happy Birthday
18 Tate Pratt 19 Amanda Fleming 19 Sally Holt 19 Peyton Morgan 19 Melissa Vickers 20 Lauren Carroll 20 Jamen Senter 21 Austin Holloway 21 Marcia Nelson 21 Nita Saylor 21 Hannah Touby 22 Henry Langston 22 Jessica Livengood 22 Marlene Miller 22 Ruby Saylor 23 Carolyn Barber 23 Richard Beauchamp 23 Betty Wise 24 Becky Beeson 24 Jerry Howard 24 Marlon Johnson 24 Weston Reynolds 25 Benny Proctor 26 Lori Bates 26 Leanne Cartee 26 Betty Pettersen 26 Bill Rogers, II 26 Chris Thore 26 Staffany Whiting 27 Kathy Doyle 27 Elizabeth Long 27 Stacey Stephens 28 Tim Atwood 28 Griffin Smith
28 Katherine Teague 29 Emily Johnson 29 Ethel Nail 29 Connie Reynolds 29 Katherine Whittingham 29 Ruth Wynne 30 Andy Barber, Jr. 30 Zach Dease 30 Robert Geis 30 Billy Grant Jr. 30 Win Greenwood 30 Susan Jones 30 Ernie Sapp 30 Jane Shore
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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Our Annual Open Door Lunch Cookout! Check out page 7 for all the details! Men’s Fellowship Breakfast - Simply faith, food & fellowship - Friday, June 5 @ 7AM Guest speakers: Tres Fordham and Terry Rausch Funtastics - In June we will travel to Greensboro ~ turn to PAGE 7 to find out more!
Join us for another Sew-A-Dress class on June 10 from 9AM until 12N in the craft room - donations of pillowcases needed as well as trimmings (buttons, rick rack, etc.)
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