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Across the Pastor’s Desk Way back in l977 I made a promise that I have had a hard time keeping. The late Bishop Herbert Spaugh made me promise him that I would read Charles Dickens’s beloved, “A Christmas Carol,” between Thanksgiving and Christmas of each and every year. The book was short, barely 28,000 words, so I made the promise, without setting an end date. For a number of years, this was not a burden. Then, as the repeated readings began to pile up, I found myself skipping over the parts I liked less well, so that I could get to the good parts. Then, it seemed as if all the scenes Dickens’s little masterpiece had become overly familiar, and I just could not make myself go once more into that overly familiar territory. I stopped reading the book each and every year, though I did periodically read the book in the proper season, and nearly always I would go to the final chapter of the book, that finishes by describing the new edition of Ebenezer Scrooge. After describing the wonderful transformation of Scrooge, Dickens summed up his best known character saying: (Scrooge) became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man, as the good old city knew, or any other good old city, town, or borough, in the good old world. And: (Scrooge) knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. Bishop Spaugh loved “A Christmas Carol,” because he believed deeply in the idea of conversion. He believed that with the help of the true Spirit of Christmas, even the most narrow, mean, bigoted, lazy, selfish, and uncaring men and women could
become new, made over in the image of him who first entered this world as a baby in Bethlehem of Judea something more than 2,000 years ago. Now, in my defense, lest you think I am a total bust, I made this promise to Bishop Spaugh long before another Moravian pastor (who should have been a bishop) gave me one of the most valuable pieces of advice I ever received. He said, “Make as few promises as you can; but keep all the promises you make.” Likewise, the first year I failed to keep the promise, I did not do so intentionally. I simply misplaced it in the midst of the rush. Today, I am much more selective about making promises. That said, I do regret that I let this promise to Bishop Spaugh go by the boards, and I am determined to put it back into play, annually. This year I find myself looking forward to making friends once more with Scrooge, and Bob Cratchit, and Tiny Tim. Though it will never measure up to the story that St. Luke tells in the 2nd chapter of his gospel, it does make a fitting follow up. It reminds us that the true Spirit of Christmas is so wonderfully compelling and powerful, that many who do not know the whole story as the New Testament tells it are tremendously effected by it. Somehow, for a few weeks each year, the real story with its vocabulary of sacrifice, surprise, generosity, caring, and joy, gets through the filter of crass commercialism and smaltzy sentimentalism, pierces us to the heart, and moves people to be a better version of themselves. Of course, a temporary make-over is not enough. The new Scrooge kept Christmas in his heart all the year through. Let us do likewise, for we celebrate the birth of him who, though he was rich, richer than Midas, yet for our sakes, he became poor, to make many rich. The Pastor
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New Philly’s Men’s Fellowship received the
David W. Saunders Award for Outstanding Volunteer Work in Facilities & Maintenance during the annual Friends of Laurel Ridge Dinner at Friedberg Moravian Church on September 24th. The award memorializes the volunteer spirit and service of Dave Saunders, a professional engineer who donated his time and talents to Laurel Ridge Moravian Camp and Conference Center. In presenting this award, Tres Fordham, Executive Director – Laurel Ridge, recognized the work both financed and performed by the Men’s Fellowship. Charter members, Jerry Simmons and Clyde Dula, passed down legacies of Christian fellowship and service. Through the Simmons-Dula Fund that is subsidized with proceeds from monthly breakfasts and annual smoked meat sales, maintenance projects are underwritten and often completed by NPMC volunteers, primarily for Laurels Lodge and four cabins. In recent years, larger projects, as renovating Bahnson Hall, resurfacing “the slab” (the outdoor assembly and recreation area) and purchasing a new tractor, have received financial support as well as “sweat equity” from the members of Men’s Fellowship. Men’s Fellowship compliments the larger body of support the camp receives from devoted members of New Philadelphia. It is noteworthy that David Daggett, Patrick Linville and Karl Stimpson currently serve on the Executive Committee of the Laurel Ridge Board. Together, the New Philadelphia congregation and Men’s Fellowship are dedicated to the mission of Laurel Ridge in “forming disciples of Jesus Christ who live and learn in community to serve in the world.”
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Take Note
Join us in support of Samaritan Ministry on Wednesday, December 6 at 11:30 a.m. for Open Door Lunch. We’ll enjoy roast turkey and learn more about the life-changing work of one of our community’s most respected non-profit organizations serving the homeless. On January 3, we start the year by supporting City with Dwellings! Make plans to join us!
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New Philly’s Men’s Fellowship is smoking tasty meats! We do all the work. You just heat and serve a great time-saving meal! All meat is cooked on the Big Boy BBQ Smoker, low and slow, to succulent perfection under the direction of award-winning Pit Master Joey Transou! L A S T Order Deadline Christmas Thurs., Dec. 14
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Order Pick Up Fri., Dec. 22 (3 to 6PM)
Pick up all orders in the foyer of the New Philadelphia Moravian Church Fellowship Hall. Unclaimed orders are donated to Samaritan Ministries. Pork Tenderloin, 1 to 1 ¼ pounds*, seasoned with mild spice rub. $15 each. Turkey Boneless breast, 3 pounds*, seasoned with rosemary-garlic rub. $20 each. Beef Tenderloin, 1 ¾ to 3 ½ pounds**, $22.50 per pound ($40 to $80) Meat Loaf, 2 ½ pounds*, seasoned with a BBQ rub, $17 each. *Pre-cooked weight **Cooked weight Order on line: http://tinyurl.com/npmc-meat-sale
Also, order on www.newphilly.org or submit form to church office: Name:
Cell:
Email (optional): Quantity for Pick-up: Pork Tenderloin....................................... $15 Turkey Boneless Breast .............................. $20 Beef Tenderloin ................................. $40-$80 Smoked Meatloaf ..................................... $17
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Contact: Joey Transou, (336) 971-7804 or joey_transou@piedmontrealtygroup.com Proceeds benefit the Simmons-Dula Fund supporting maintenance projects for Laurels Lodge, four cabins, and Bahnson Hall at Laurel Ridge Moravian Camp
New Philadelphia Moravian Church December 2017|January 2018 Jarvis Hauser Gloria Hicks Billie Holton Raymond & Frances Livengood Bill & Clendon Newsom Martha Ridings Thelma Reavis Nell Rogers Herbert & Fay Weavil Jerry & Dorothy Shiffert
You're Invited All women of the congregation are invited to join a Women’s Fellowship Circle at any time during the year. We have meetings in the morning and evening if you would like to visit. If you have any questions, please contact Jane Shore (President) at jjshore79@triad.rr.com or Becky Ward (Membership) at wardrk@wfu. edu. We look forward to hearing from you.
Women's Fellowship Circle Meetings C1 4th Tues/6:30 p.m. C5 C2 1st Tues/9:45 a.m. C8
2nd Tues/10 a.m. 3rd Mon/7 p.m.
Caring for Our Church Family in Care Facilities Sarah Bricker Betty Holcomb (Homestead Hills) Sally Holt (Brookdale-Peace Haven) Sue Hughes (Homestead Hills) Bunny Llewellyn (Forsyth Court) Mary Steinkopff (Homestead Hills) Mattie Taylor (Brighton Gardens) Les & Ruth Wynne (Trinity Elms)
Caring for Our Church Family at Home Donna Chadwick LaRue Crotts Irene Ferreira
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If you would like to send cards and do not have a church directory or correct mailing address, please contact the church office.
Sewing Ministry Women’s Fellowship Sewing Ministry Needed: Pillowcases and trimming to make dresses! All donations are appreciated. There is a place in the library to drop off your contribution. And be sure to join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month to help sew!
Candle Trimming Help us prepare for our Christmas Lovefeast services by lending a hand with trimming beeswax candles. We gather at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall on Sunday, December 3. It’s a fun time – no experience necessary!
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Missions and Social Concerns
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kids did for Crop Walk). (18)
International Missions: 1. World Vision-Buy the animals & supplies The missions committee held brainstorming on requested. (23) missions sessions in October and November to 2. NPMC Youth go to Cuba & help with re-evaluate current missions and develop ideas hurricane aftermath; possibly Summer Camp and/or other fellowship opportunities. (15) on new mission areas. Ideas were generated 3. Alaska Seminary—VBS in small villages on five mission categories: 1. local, domestic, international, Moravian Disaster Response and outside of Bethel (Helen G.). (12) re-examination of current missions. Moravian Disaster Response (MDR): 1. Hurricane relief team in Moravian churches Committee members were given four in Caribbean. (24) different colored dots (green=4pts, blue=3pts, 2. Form work teams with NPMC & our RCC. yellow-2pts, red=1pts) for voting on ideas in (23) each category. The top three ideas with the 3. Worship night & meal as a fundraiser to most votes in each category are summarized below. These mission ideas will be included in send a team. (18) the 2018 budget with the exception of “what What Should We Re-examine: should be re-examined” which will be removed. Some of the ideas not included in the 1. Mennonite Brethren Mission (25) 2. Steve Marx-Because so many of the Sunday summary will be acted on in regular mission school classes donate to him. (22) activities. Attached are all the ideas generated 3. Salvation Army (21) in each category with associated vote count. Brainstorming on missions:
Mission Committee Brainstorming summary (Top three from each area) Local Missions: 1. City with Dwellings (43) 2. Partnership with South Fork School. (36) 3. Multiple teams serving HOPE to multiply our effect. (24) Domestic Mission: 1. College Students—How to keep in touch while away at college. (Mail, food boxes, gifts, cards, etc.) (31) 2. NC diaper bank (19) 3. Collect coins for rebuilding areas affected by hurricanes. Members stand at all doors before & after each service for 1 or 2 Sundays. Ministers announce what we are doing (ex. like
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Sunday as part of the 12 Days of Service.
Children’s Lovefeast Sunday, December 17
Come join us for the Children’s Lovefeast which will be celebrated during the 11:10 worship service on December 17. The children and youth will help lead the service, provide music, offer a visual depiction of the Christmas story and serve the love feast and candles!
Children and Youth Submit Artwork for the Lenten Devotional December 10 at 10 a.m. – A worship service filled with music and song reflective of this Christmas Season (Sanctuary) December 17 at 11:10 a.m. – A Children’s Lovefeast service presented by the children and youth of New Philadelphia Moravian. (Sanctuary) December 17 at 7 p.m. – Our Congregational Christmas Lovefeast and Candle service. (Sanctuary) December 24 at 10 a.m.– Sunday morning worship service (Fellowship Hall) December 24 at 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. –Christmas Lovefeast and Candle services; band prelude begins 45 minutes prior to each service. (Sanctuary)
Make sure to be here on December 3 to make an ornament! Children making orna-
ments during Sunday school to be delivered to shut-ins on December 10. During the baby shower that the Middle High Class is organizing, the children will make Christmas ornaments to be delivered by families the following
We will be collecting artwork submitted by the children and youth to be included in the 2018 Lenten Devotional. This year’s theme is ‘Hosanna!’. Children and youth please submit your artwork to Evie Blum by January 7. The pieces that are chosen will appear in the 2018 New Philadelphia Lenten Devotional.
Children’s Worship Gathering- January 7
Would you like to see what happens in Children’s Worship with our 4 year-olds-1st graders? Or are you interested in volunteering in this vibrant ministry? Whether you just want to see what happens downstairs with the children during that time, or you are considering volunteering, please come to the Children’s Worship Gathering on Sunday, January 7 at 12:15 in the Children’s Worship Room (rm 109 downstairs). We will walk through a lesson together. Come and I believe you will be blessed by the experience!
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December Birthdays 1 Neil Andrew 1 CJ Mock 1 Janet Williams 2 Ellie Cline 2 Louinice Motsinger 2 Franklin Nifong 3 David Cooper 3 Blair Myrick 3 Amber Payne 3 Corey Pinto 3 Aaron Prevette 3 Donna Roope 4 Adam Boyle 4 Ed Coble 4 Piper JanĂŠ 5 Alex Barber 5 Matt Fearrington 6 Amret Hawfield 6 Kathleen Reeves 6 Mandy Whaley 7 Kaitlin Fink 7 Ruth Guthrie 8 Travis Cox 8 Mark Fletcher 8 Amanda Ketner 9 Addison Cheek 9 Evelyn Gentry 9 Jacob Gentry 9 Walker Jenkins 9 Michael Morgan 9 Allison Panzano 9 Charles Roberts 9 Leah Simmons 9 Julia Turner 10 Laura Lester 10 Kirk Macemore 10 Deanna Williams 11 Kaye Carter 11 Sharon Murphy 12 Hannah Beauchamp 12 Brittany Gambill
12 Laura McCan 12 Todd Transou 12 Wake Wagner 13 Steve Cochrane 13 Hannah Flippin 14 Gaye Chantler 14 Susan Morgan 14 Kristen Prevette 14 Drew Starling 15 Sarah Bibey 15 Ronn Dula 15 Macalister Gillispie 15 Owen Pfeffer 15 Charlotte Pratapas 15 Mary Steinkopff 16 Tyler Byrd 16 Wayne Jones 16 Heather Krafft 16 Mandy Palmer 16 Mary Pearsall 17 Kevin Bush 17 Eve Lineberry 17 Paul Morrison 17 Les Wynne 18 Anita Henderson 19 Kent Hathaway 19 Alexandra Koment 19 Bill Mankins 19 Betty Willard 19 Colene Ziglar 20 Shannon Price 20 Jan Whittingham 21 Evie Blum 21 Emerson Koontz 21 Zach Moore 21 Don Stillie 21 Kate Windemuller 22 Sylvia Yates 23 Lindsey Cooper III 23 Rebecca Rogers 24 Holly Sink 25 Hannah Granger 25 Johnathon Ward
25 Chris Ziglar 26 Beth Barber 26 Judy Cline 26 Paige Pruitt 26 David Turck 26 Frances Weaver 27 Elizabeth Jones 27 Charity Manous 27 Brian Robinson 27 Bill Smith, Jr. 28 Erin Angel 28 Emily Beauchamp 28 Janet Lowrey 28 Marilyn Allred 28 Emily Saunders 29 Ann Cleveland 29 Sean Cox 29 Barry Nichols 29 Camille Rothrock 29 Bob Saturn 29 Donnie Shoaf, Jr. 29 Grady Thompson 30 Emily Mock 30 Lucas Smith 31 Norma Ball 31 Roger Jones 31 John Needham 31 Frankie Spry 31 Dot Wilson
January Birthdays
1 Richard Browne 1 Sawyer Buie 1 Melissa Holt 1 Teresa Nifong 1 Bill Nifong 2 Maria Hansley 2 Harold Renfro 3 Emma Eggers 3 Beth Gerringer 3 Mary Pickard 4 Michelle Chamberlain
Page 8 4 Terry Jacks 4 Marilyn Mankins 5 Betty King 5 Sara Lineberry 5 Dave Mitchell III 5 Bria Nifong-Hatter 5 Abigail Trogdon 6 Alan Barber 6 Lea Lester 6 Peggy Thomas 6 Margaret Vance 7 Elain Donald 7 Lauren Price 7 Pamela Rabon 7 Mike Saunders 7 Ashley Taylor 9 Jan Ledwith 9 Mike Sloan 10 Sydney Chrysson 10 Cynthia Fearrington 10 Gloria Gamble 10 Tonya Granger 10 Mark Thomas 10 Elle Windemuller 11 Susan Gordon 11 Kyle Greenwood 11 Janet Lovelace 11 Annette Robinson 11 Roger Vaughn 12 Robin Tesh 13 David Carroll 14 Paul Barton 15 Cooper Beck 15 Jack Bodenhamer 15 Charlotte Henshaw 16 Duncan Fraser 16 Beth Passmore 16 David Peak 16 Campbell Pitts 16 Daniel Reagan 16 Melvin Robinson 17 Steve Beauchamp 17 David Teague
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Birthdays....continued 18 Kathy Baker 18 Gregory Bodoh 18 Tyler Dease 18 Eli Windsor 19 Evan Baker 19 Hud Bazemore, Jr. 19 Russell Burris 19 Barbara Clore 19 Nancy Holland 19 David Shaw 20 Laura Gilliam 20 David Reagan 21 Anderson Henshaw 21 Karen Popp 21 Dorothy Shiffert 21 Patricia Vaughan 22 Sarah MacReynolds 22 Deborah Robinson 23 Mary Hansley 24 Nancy Craver 24 Amelia Parker 24 Beth Roberts 25 Terry Alexander 25 Adam Flippin 25 Grayson Kirkman
25 Angie Nestor 25 Paul Phillips 25 Lola Scales 25 Maggie Snoke 26 Judy Briggs 26 Charles Galloway 26 James Moose 26 Shannon Tucker 27 Robert Rodden 28 Chris Holloway 28 Francis Livengood 28 Pam Williard 29 Evon Crooks, Jr. 30 Josh Carter 30 Sandra Gray 30 Luke Marx 30 John Powell 30 Amanda Revels 31 Lonnie Ashby 31 Charles Greenwood 31 LouAnn Jackson 31 Samuel Porterfield 31 Chris Rogers 31 David Tickle
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Book Club
A (mostly) Southern Authors book club continues to meet on the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the library. We welcome readers and discussers of these books for the coming season: December 21: The Christmas Letters by Lee Smith January 18: Run with the Horsemen by Ferrol Sams February 15: A Long and Happy Life by Reynolds Price March 15: A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines April 19: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd May 17: The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins For more information, contact Kay Windsor or the church office.
The Armando Rusindo Mission Foundation thanks all who supported the Fall
Healing through Faith - Join us
the first Tuesday in December as we close out the year with fellowship. The tentative plan is to watch a Christmas movie and share a meal. We will also discuss how we will continue our meetings in the new year.
Benefit on November 11th. Proceeds from the dinner, auctions, sponsors and individual donors will ensure progress toward the mission’s strategic goals to build a sustainable ministry in Cuba and to achieve self-sufficiency for our Cuban brothers and sisters in Christ. In addition, these funds are urgently needed to repair and rebuild facilities and to restock and replant farms following the devastation of Hurricane Irma.
Th sup din pro sus our are and
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Financial Report & Attendance
Funds Anne Chadwick Band Fund ����������� $8,572 Band Fund ������������������������������������� $4,229 Bells of Joy ������������������������������������ $1,735 Benevolences ��������������������������������� $8,577 Building Fund ������������������������������ $51,626 Bus Fund ��������������������������������������� $2,035 Capital Improvements �������������������� $8,654 Elizabeth Windsor Scholarship Fund ������������������������� $24,849 Flower Fund/Poinsettia ����������������� $1,101 Iobst-Gray Missions Fund ������������ $11,104 Laurel Ridge Projects Fund ��������������� $415 Lewis Ministerial Student Aid Fund �������������������������� $5,200 Music Fund ����������������������������������� $1,796 Open Door Outreach ��������������������� $3,687 Youth Fund ��������������������������������� $10,788 Youth Missions Fund ������������������� $15,862
As of October 2017 Annual budget ������������������������������������� $1,022,505 Expenses to date ������������������������������������ $782,874 Income to date ��������������������������������������� $784,116 Overage to date ��������������������������������������������� $1,242 Disbursed in month Building|Equipment repairs..................... $1,969 Christian Education|Youth...................... $1,191 Cleaning expenses................................... $3,610 Grounds.................................................. $1,400 Kitchen|Custodial supplies......................... $562 Library.........................................................$25 Lovefeast|Communion.................................$40 Music...........................................................$38 Nursery...................................................... $600 Office expenses........................................ $1,271 Pastoral Staff|Salary|Travel|Housing Pension|Insurance................................. $14,863 Sunday School Provincial Contributions........................ $15,998 Requested Items...........................................$83 Staff Salaries|Social Security|Insurance.$24,314 10/1 188 Stewardship................................................ $654 10/8 191 Utilities................................................... $5,837 210 Total for month ������������������������������������������ $72,455 10/15 10/22 156 10/29 204 Greeters** & Lock-up* 11/5 200 11/12 202 12/3 Smitty Welborn Bruce Ledwith 11/19 177 12/10 Paul Williams Bob MacReynolds 11/26 215 12/17 Becky Beauchamp Tim Adams 12/24 Frank Chitty 12/31 Judy Cline 1/7 1/14 1/21 1/28
Susan Cook Evon Crooks, Sr. Bruce Ledwith
Beth Byrd
Michael Crotts Charles Galloway Ron Vogler Smitty Welborn
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1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Worship 199 188 176 145 187 224 188 217 211
135 142 146 149 126 142 140 134 129
Sound Technicians** 1st Service 2nd Service Mike Crotts Sam Farrar Mike Crotts Valerie Crane Mike Crotts Aaron Prevette Mike Crotts Aaron Prevette 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.