New Philadelphia News Across the Pastor’s Desk
Believers have contemplated the attributes (a.k.a. qualities and abilities) of God as long as there have been believers. Jewish and then Christian theologians have made the attributes of God an ongoing discussion from the time the first books of the Bible were penned, read and discussed. Somewhere along the line, I learned “the eight attributes of God.” This number is not divine, it is not as if we have eight fingers and toes. However, I have managed to retain, and teach the following, and each contains the words “All” and “Always,” or the prefix “Al-.” 1. God is Always. In the Begining, before creation, God was, the unmoved Prime Mover, the uncaused First Cause. 2. God is All Powerful (Omnipotent). God can do whatever God pleases to do. 3. God is Always the same. God is perfect. “In God there is no shadow or variation due to change,” says the author of Hebrews. Christians believe that God has always existed as One God, perfect in unity, and in Harmony, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 4. God is All Spirit. Spirit alone endures forever. Spirit alone cannot be contained in a body, unless God choses to manifest an aspect of God’s Self in a body, as in the Incarnation or “enfleshment” of the Eternal Son in Jesus of Nazareth who is called the Messiah (Hebrew), Christ (Greek), King (English).
God knows what I need today, and what you will need tomorrow. God knows the end from the beginning. For God, as for Einstein, “Time is relative.” 7. God is All Good. (All loving). God does not have a dark side (see Attribute 3). Everything that God does is freely chosen and freely given. God wants the best for his creation, and, according to the Bible, human beings are the apex of that Creation. No wonder Jesus Christ, the Eternal Son of God in Human Flesh, gave his life for our sins, and rose again to give us a future and a hope. When we decide that we believe that God is good, and wants our good, it is one of the most important decisions we can ever make. 8. God is Always Holy, Righteous and Just. (Righteous). God’s holiness is nothing more and nothing less than God’s Self-Respect. God must be God! God’s righteousness means God keeps his promises. In this world we trust that God is righteous, holy and just, even though God’s justice is sometimes delayed. The wicked sometimes appear to triumph. It will not last. “We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ to give an account of the things done in the body, whether good or bad.” Though we are all sinners, in Christ, God pronounces us “Not Guilty!” Thus, in Romans 5:1 St. Paul writes, “Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
I believe that Christians should think great thoughts about God. The contemplation of these attributes, a summation of what Scripture says about God, can help us think those great thoughts. Of course—your list may go beyond my own. Say—it just occured to me that, in the 8th Attribute, it could be argued that I 5. God is All Over. (Omnipresent). God is everywhere. snuck three attributes into one. Maybe there are Ten Attributes of God, one for each finger just like the Ten Some theologians teach that God had to “withdraw himself ” in order to make room for the universe. God Commandments. Whatever, “God is Love!” is everywhere. God is not everything. The doctrine The Pastor From The that God is everything is pantheism. Pantheism acPastor... cents one attribute of God (God is All Over) at the expense of every other attribute of God. Think about it. 6. God is All Knowing. (Omniscient). If God is everywhere (in all times and places) God knows everything.
New Philadelphia Moravian Church February 2017
Christy’s PFRRKWJ Corner Lenten Opportunities
Congregational Fellowship is giving us a great opportunity in their March 12 Chili Cookoff to help us kick off special Lenten opportunities for study and service! On the 12th, as you enjoy sampling (we hope) many different chili selections from many of New Philadelphia’s great cooks for a wonderful dinner, we’ll have leaders for several different study opportunities sharing about their study along with the time it will be offered and sign up sheets for a variety of service opportunities. Many have asked for service options in recent years and several have wondered about having different study opportunities available at different times during the week. We hope to offer 4-6 study opportunities, we have leadership for 4 groups currently so ideas or leaders are welcome! Service opportunity ideas are welcome too! More information about the options available will be shared in our March Newsletter. Children will have a 2 session program through New Philly Kids, offered on March 19th and April 2nd, Children’s Choir will meet at 4pm on those days followed by New Philly Kids at 4:30 p.m.! Youth will meet at their normal 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. meeting time throughout the weeks of the Lenten season.
New Philly Kids
New Philly Kids, for K-5th graders is a great opportunity for fellowship, fun and learning about aspects of our faith in a little more relaxed setting on Sunday afternoons. On New Philly Kids afternoons Children’s Choir meets at 4 p.m., New Philly Kids follows at 4:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Here are the upcoming dates: Jan 29 - Sports Fun Feb 19 - Empathy Mar 19 - Lenten Study Apr 2 - Lenten Study Apr 30 - Handling Stress and Worry May 21 - End of Year Picnic
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Laurel Ridge - EcoCamp News
If you’re looking at our camp dates and missing an Eco Camp session on the list, it’s because for this camp season we are trying to weave together our Eco Camp themes into one of our traditional Junior camp sessions. Junior 1 will have some of the exploring the natural world themes you are used to, since Pastor Christy and Pastor Rick from Eco Camp will be involved with it this year. We hope to see many of our familiar Eco Camp faces at Junior 1 and look forward to sharing some of our best exploring with new Junior camp friends!
God’s Conversation Hearts
Those familiar conversation hearts that show up every February can be more than just trite romantic or friendly sayings. Use them to remind you — or to teach a child — of the greatest love of all: God’s love for us, which empowers our love for others. For example: • TRUE LOVE: What love is truer than giving up one’s only Son so people might have everlasting life? (John 3:16). • MINE: Jesus knows us intimately, as a shepherd knows his sheep. No one can snatch us from him (John 10:27-29). • FOREVER: God loves us with an “everlasting love” (Jeremiah 31:3). • LOVE ME: The greatest commandment is to love God with our whole being (Luke 10:27). • TRUST ME: “Let not your hearts be troubled.” We can count on Jesus, now and for eternal life (John 14:1-3). • SWEET TALK: God’s words are sweeter than honey (Psalm 119:103). • BE GOOD: We show our love for Christ by keeping his commands (John 14:15). • CALL ME: God longs to be in fellowship with us. We can talk to him anytime in prayer (Jeremiah 33:3). • FRIENDS: The greatest love involves laying down your life for your friends (John 15:13) — precisely what Jesus did. • #1: “We love because [God] first loved us” (1 John 4:19).
New Philadelphia Moravian Church February 2017
Missions and Social Concerns Campus Crusade Mission: Kevin and Charity shared their missionary journey among unreached people. This journey started about eight years ago in the Middle East in a village which is predominantly non-Christians with the exception of small group of ethnic Christians. The village where they started had no believers and was spiritually very dark. This environment was extremely challenging and resistant to the message. They developed short bible stories demonstrating Jesus’ love, in the native language of the village. This technique allowed them to reach out to the receptive villagers. It took three years working among these people before they had their first believer in Jesus Christ. However, life can be extremely challenging for Christian believers in this part of the world. They are in constant prayer for new believers and are thankful for all your continued prayers.They currently have about thirty five to forty believers in their village which is significant. They have also found that the most effective way to spread Christianity is for a new believer to tell non-believers about Jesus. So, now Kevin and Charity serve as a resource and advocate for leaders of the fledgling community of Christians. Business meeting: November 2016 minutes were approved by members present. Joe Jarvis presented the 2017 budget. The 2017 budget is $54,440. The 2017 budget is very similar to 2016 with few exceptions, for example HOPE was added to 2017. A motion was made by Bruce Ledwith and seconded by Beth Byrd to accept the 2017 budget. The 2017 budget was approved by the committee. Elizabeth Trogdon requested support (via email) for a March trip to Costa Rica. The total trip cost is $2100 of which she raised $1425. The committee approved $300 for Elizabeth’s trip. Joe Jarvis, Evon Crooks, Bruce Ledwith and Ron Vogler will be going to Cuba from February 8 to 20, 2017. A motion was made by Beth Byrd and seconded by Susan Geis to support each participant on the Cuba trip with $300 for a total of $1200. During the November meeting the committee approved $1000 for Samaritan’s Purse designated for
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Eastern Carolina Hurricane Matthew relief effort. The committee also, challenged the congregation to match the $1000. The congregation came through and contributed $3946. Thank you all for supporting this worthy cause. Hal Cockerham made a request to the committee for $300 on behalf of the Advent Class to support Steve Marx Ministry. The committee currently supports Steve’s ministry and would like to give other Sunday school classes the opportunity, so a recommendation was made for Hal to make a request to other Sunday school classes in the form of a mission moment setting on March 12, 2017. Income and disbursements: i. January 2017 beginning balance $22,210.84 ii. January 2017 disbursement approvals: Kevin and Charity Manous $2010, Amani Children Foundation $2000, Elizabeth Trogdon $300 make check payable to Bethel Church and mail to Bethel Church, Attn. Bethel Mission Trips Department, 20 Lake Blvd, Redding CA 96003 for Elizabeth Trogdon. Joe Jarvis $300, Evon Crooks $300, Bruce Ledwith $300 and Ron Vogler $300 for Cuba mission trip. iii. Contributions during December 2016 was $5,055.75 iv. 2017 Pledges $29,365 2017 Meeting and speaker schedule: i. January 8 - Campus Crusade, Kevin & Charity Manos ii. February 12 - Medical Mission Trip to Haiti, Susan Cook 2017 Mission Moment schedule: 1. January 8 - Kevin & Charity Manous/Campus Crusade 2. February 12 - Susan Cook /Medical mission in Haiti 3. March 12 - Hal Cockerham/Steve Marx Ministry support Prayer list: 1. Caroline Woo to undergo treatment for brain cancer 2. Kevin and Charity Manous with Campus Crusade 3. Jamaica Province The next meeting will be February 12, 2017.
New Philadelphia Moravian Church February 2017
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Laurel Ridge Summer Camp
Register now for Summer Camp at Laurel Ridge! If you register for any of the following camps before February 15, 2017, you will receive the Early Bird discount of $20, per camper. June 11-17 - Eco Mission Camp (Higgins Lodge) Grades completed 5,6,7,8,9 June 18-24 - Junior Arts Camp (Higgins Lodge) Grades completed 3,4,5 June 18-24 - Middle High Arts Camp (Higgins Lodge) Grades completed 6,7,8 June 25-July 1 - Junior 1 (Summer Camp) Grades completed 3,4,5 July 9-15 - Senior High Camp (Summer Camp) Grades completed 9,10,11,12 July 28-30 - Pre-Junior Camp (Summer Camp) Grades completed 1,2 July 30-August 5 - Middle High Camp (Summer Camp) Grades completed 6,7,8 August 6-12 - Junior 2 (Summer Camp) Grades completed 3,4,5 Currently, New Philadelphia offers ONE ½ tuition scholarship per camper/per Summer to participate in a session of camp. When you register you must use the code “np2017” for the New Philadelphia scholarship this is for NPMC Members only.
Our Church Friendship Register
As we worship together on Sunday mornings, please take a moment to complete the Friendship Register and pass it along to the people sitting with you. This will help us to know and encourage one another as we seek a closer relationship with Christ and with each other. Please be sure that everyone in your pew has the chance to sign the register before it is returned to the end of the pew.
Congregational Fellowship
February 23: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Congregational Fellowship dinner at Milner Brothers restaurant.
SMOKED PORK BBQ New Philadelphia Moravian Church BOY SCOUT TROOP 715 To benefit Troop 715 activities Saturday, March 4, 2017 4:30 PM - 7 PM All You Can Eat Adults $9 per plate Children 7-12 $3.50 per plate Children 6 and younger eat FREE Take Out $9 per plate (single portion BBQ, beans, slaw) One pound of slaw or beans $1.50 One pound of BBQ $9 MENU Smoked Pork BBQ BBQ Slaw Pinto Beans Roll All are welcome! March 12 (time TBD): First Annual NPMC Chili Cookoff. Please look for upcoming details on how to enter your favorite chili recipe. Come out on March 12th to enjoy a wonderful time of delicious food and fellowship as we begin the Lenten season.
New Philadelphia Moravian Church February 2017
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Financial Report & Attendance As of Annual budget �������������������������������������������������� $1,003,329 Expenses to date ������������������������������������������������� $956,490 Income to date ������������������������������������������������� $1,020,158 Overage to date �������������������������������������������������������� $63,668 Disbursed in month Pastoral Staff-Salary, Travel, Housing, Pension, Ins. �������������������������������������������������� $15,557 Staff-Salaries, Soc. Sec. Ins. ���������������������������� $26,628 Lovefeast and Communion ������������������������������$6,323 Christian Education/Youth ������������������������������$2,256 Stewardship ��������������������������������������������������������$402 Nursery ��������������������������������������������������������������$180 Library ������������������������������������������������������� $77 credit Office Expenses �����������������������������������������������$1,791 Cleaning Expenses �������������������������������������������$3,760 Hospitality..........................................................$645 Building/Equipment Repairs �������������������������������$274 Grounds.......................................................... $4,200 Utilities ������������������������������������������������������������$7,445 Kitchen/Custodial Supplies ��������������������������������$103 Music �����������������������������������������������������������������$810 Provincial Contributions �������������������������������� $16,220 Requested Items ��������������������������������������������������$125 Total for month ���������������������������������������������� $90,236
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Funds Building ����������������������������������������������������������������� $51,626 Iobst-Gray Missions Fund �������������������������������������� $22,210 Benevolences �����������������������������������������������������������$2,211 Bus ������������������������������������������������������������������������� $2,238 Band.............................................. ��������������������......$3,725 Music ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� $0 Elizabeth Windsor ������������������������������������������������ $24,229 Lewis Ministerial Student Aid Fund... ����������������������$5,180 Anne Chadwick Band Fund.......... �������������������� .....$10,162 Capital Improvements................. ���������������������� .....$43,849 Bells of Joy ��������������������������������������������������������������$1,383 Laurel Ridge Projects �����������������������������������������������$5,256 Youth Missions ������������������������������������������������������ $14,987 Youth Fund ����������������������������������������������������������� $10,865 Open Door Outreach �����������������������������������������������$2,853
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Beth Byrd
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Charles Galloway
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Joy is love exalted; peace is love in repose; long-suffering is love enduring; gentleness is love in society; goodness is love in action; faith is love on the battlefield; meekness is love in school; and temperance is love in training.
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New Philadelphia Moravian Church February 2017
Moravian Music Foundation For a joyful affirmation of God’s Love: The Love That Never Falters, you are cordially invited to a a benefit concert presented by the choir of Advent Moravian Church, on Sunday, February 26, at 3:00 p.m. at the church, 1514 West Clemmonsville Road. The choir will sing a variety of their favorite anthems, including Moravian favorites, two anthems written by living Moravian composers, spirituals, and jubilant songs of faith and assurance. The choir will be directed by Advent choir director Anne Griffin, and accompanied by organist Donald L. Armitage and flutist Nola Reed Knouse. A band prelude, conducted by G. Van Krause, will begin at 2:30 p.m., and a reception will follow. Admission is free, and an offering will be received, designated for a scholarship for a student to attend the 25th Moravian Music Festival this July.
BOLD like Jesus: Cross+ing Borders
February 2-4, 2017 Trinity AME Zion Church 631 East Florida Street, Greensboro, NC - This conference brings together pastors and lay leaders from across North Carolina to explore what it means to be Bold Like Jesus in a complex and changing world. Keynote speakers include the Rt. Rev. Sam Gray of the Moravian Board of World Mission! For more information and to register, please visit boldlikejesus.wordpress.com. Presented by: NC Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the Episcopal Diocese of NC, and the Moravian Church Southern Province.
Living the Essentials: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Public Worship & Presentation; February 17, 2017 at 7:00pm, New Philadelphia Moravian Church: We invite all Southern Province Moravians to join us on Friday, February 17 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of New Philadelphia Moravian Church. We’ll worship together and hear a presentation from the Rev. Dr. Craig Atwood, who will take us through a history of Moravian congregations and the implications of that history for our future. Brother Atwood is Professor of Moravian Theology and Ministry and Director of the Center for
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Moravian Studies at Moravian Theological Seminary in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Others will share current, creative ministry efforts as well as not-yet-realized ideas about what the church can be. Being the church in the twenty-first century calls us to new challenges and demands bold action. This Friday night program is one part of an Inter-Synodal Conference, Living the Essentials Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow. Appointed congregational and program representatives from across the Province will continue working that weekend to explore possibilities for a vibrant future, one that brings us closer to living as God calls us to live and opens the way for God’s spirit to renew us and give us new energy for ministry. -Provincial Elders Conference, Moravian Church Southern Province
2017 Days of Prayer
Ash Wednesday, March 1, 2017 – Home Moravian Sister Fran Saylor 10 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:45 a.m. Music 11 a.m. Worship, Nursery Provided Sunday, March 5, 2017 – Christ Moravian Rev. Kelly Moore 2 p.m. Lovefeast, Nursery Provided Wednesday, March 8, 2017 – Trinity Moravian Dr. Debbie Norris Lanier 11 a.m. Worship Luncheon Wednesday, March 15 – Ardmore Moravian Dr. Robert Shackleford 9:45 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:45 a.m. Music 11 a.m. Worship, Nursery Provided Wednesday, March 22, 2017 – Calvary Moravian Rev. Dr. Nola Knouse 9:45 a.m. Coffee Hour 11 a.m. Worship, Nursery Provided Wednesday, March 29, 2017 – Fairview Moravian Rev. Dr. David Marcus 10:30 a.m. Band Prelude 11 a.m. Worship with Communion, Nursery Provided Wednesday, April 5, 2017 – Konnoak Hills Moravian Rt. Rev. Dr. Graham Rights 11 a.m. Lovefeast
New Philadelphia Moravian Church February 2017
1 Michael Thrower 1 Margaret Greenwood 1 Miranda Vaden 1 Chase Whittingham 1 Sarah Stigall 1 Clara Harris 2 Chris Rothrock 2 Kelly Sapp-Pransky 3 Iona Lewis 3 Carol Russell 3 Tiffany Henshaw 4 Linda Ayers 4 Cindi Jones 4 Julie Mock 4 Hannah Runge 5 Kim Chrysson 5 Samuel Farrar 5 Jake Zappala 6 Dorothy Self
6 Dinah Hoss 7 Elayne Green 8 Bob Cleveland 8 Darlene Reinhardt 8 Katie Barber 8 Leigh Midkiff 9 John Bryant, Jr. 10 Pat Ayers 10 Bill Ray, III 10 Rick Green 10 Grace Marx 11 Henry Dinkins 11 Jerry Bumgardner 11 Bonnie Crotts 11 Samuel Spach 11 Conner Spear 12 Faythe Landreth 12 Gaylan Dull 12 Ryan Beaver
News from BSA Troop 715
Congratulations to three members of our Troop who have earned their Eagle Rank: Will Burns, Alex Nagy and John Woodard. These young men have achieved the highest rank in scouting. Recently they had their Courts of Honor where they were presented their Eagle Award with family, friends and fellow scouts in attendance. With the addition of these three Eagles, Troop 715 has had a total of 44 scouts to earn the Eagle Scout Rank. Did you know that 70% of all Annapolis graduates were Boy Scouts! We are very proud of all of our Boy Scouts.
Scout Sunday: A Scout Is Reverent
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations, providing programs for young
12 Clayborne Poindexter 13 Melvin Holland 13 Marla Sparks 13 Karen Howard 13 Dawn Fink 13 Asher Smith 14 Brenda Wagner 14 Woody Clore 14 Amy Fox 14 Maggie Bielsky-Tucker 14 Chad Ashby 14 Will Corbett 14 Diana Green 15 Charles Saylor 15 Anna Spove 16 Scott Bauer 16 Michael Mock 16 Mary Renfro 17 Norma Goslen 18 Joshua Dull 19 Wanda Reeves 19 Ronald Williams 19 Carolyn Ross 19 Grace Kiger 19 Ruby Barber 20 Curtis Whisenhunt 20 Betsy Leonard
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20 Pattie Farrar 20 Landon Pfeffer 21 Madison Lovelace 22 Paula Midkiff 23 Robert Lawton 23 Danielle Hoover 23 Brian Renfro 23 Emma High 24 Adam Ketner 24 David Miller 25 Brook Foltz 25 Jenni Merritt 25 Drew Barber 26 Judy Gatewood 26 Dick Rodden 26 Carol Crooks 27 Cheryl Taylor 27 Susan Mitchell 27 Joseph Trotter 27 Ashley Jané 27 Tiffany Hege 27 Olivia Pratapas 28 Billy Newsom, Jr. 28 Jack Porterfield, III 28 Scottie Rader 29 Alisa Rothrock 29 Andi Underdal
people that build character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship and develops personal fitness. For more than 100 years, Boy Scouts of America has helped build future leaders by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes — and, through over a century of experience, knows — that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible and productive society. (From the BSA website) New Philadelphia Moravian is the proud home of Boy Scout Troop 715 and Cub Scout Pack 715. Through the dedication of the Scouts and the adult leaders, our congregation is serving to help equip these young men with the tools they need to serve God and country and to help make our world a better place. We will celebrate their service on Scout Sunday, February 5, during the 9 a.m. worship service. Please make a special effort to join together and support our Scouts and their leaders during this meaningful worship service.
New Philadelphia Moravian Church February 2017
Women’s Fellowship News 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 Clarence Gabard (Salemtowne - 119 Phillips) Betty Holcomb (Homestead Hills) Sue Hughes (Homestead Hills) Carol Hunter (Arbor Acres) Ralph Johnson (WS Nursing & Rehab Center) Carolyn Robinson (Brian Center) Mary Steinkopff (Homestead Hills) June Smith (Salemtowne) Les & Ruth Wynne (Trinity Elms)
Unity Women’s Desk - Save the Dates The first date is March 8, 2017--International Women’s Day--a world-wide celebration of the contributions of women. The day has been celebrated in the US since 1911 and by the United Nations since the 1970’s. More information will be coming your way soon. On March 12, the Unity Women’s Desk will have a kick-off celebration for a special undertaking of the UWD. Likewise, brochures and posters will be coming your way soon.
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Candle Molds In August 2015, Women’s Fellowship began the process of having new candle molds made for making our Lovefeast candles. At that time, the invitation was extended to the congregation to help purchase a mold in honor of or memory of a family member or loved one; the names would then be engraved on the mold.
In Memory of
Clyde & Helen Dula Handford, Evelyn & Gary Peacock Richard E. Bovender Walter & Ellen Martin M/M Miles E. Butcher Emilio F. Paredes Kelly A Chadwick Helen Idol Numa & Lillian Shore David Shore Mamie Ridings Tom P. Renn Wade & Nell Beckerdite Linda Ann Shiffert John Shutt Maggie Bodenhamer Sylvia Flynn
In Honor of
Bruce & Marilou Bradley Linda Bovender Lori Howey Burke Bovender Leonard & Hazel Brown Tony & Cathy Ebert Grace Shutt Martha T. Ridings The Chitty Grandchildren
Given by
The Advent Class Norma Ball Richard & Linda Bovender Marilou & Bruce Bradley Gaynelle & Buddy Hill Ethel Butcher Jerry & Kay Carter Donna Chadwick Judy Gatewood Ron & Betsy Reagan
Nancy Renn Don & Carol Russell Janet Beckerdite Dorothy Shiffert Grace Shutt Tim & Becky Ward Tim & Becky Ward
Given by
Joan Bodenhamer Richard & Linda Bovender Mona Ketner Bill & Marla Sparks Bill & Marla Sparks Robin Tesh Frank & Sandra Chitty
New Philadelphia Moravian Church February 2017
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Join us Wednesday, February 1 as our Open Door Lunch benefactors are the Winston Salem Rescue Mission. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall: Salisbury Steak, Party Potatoes, and Garden Peas. Be sure to bring a friend and together, you’ll enjoy a delicious meal while supporting the Winston Salem Resue Mission.
2017 “Jesus the King” Lenten Devotion Guides will be available the Sunday before Ash Wednesday.
The Newsletter Deadline is the 20th of each month. 2017
4440 Country Club Rd Winston Salem, NC 27104 www.newphilly.org
Worth Green ext 305 Senior Pastor
Donna Wright ext 302 Business Administrator
Joe Moore ext 304 Associate Pastor
Rachel Weavil ext 301 Administrative Assistant
Christy Clore ext 303 Monday - Friday Director of Christian Ed. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Clyde Manning ext 306 Pastoral Assistant Phone: 336-765-2331 Fax: 336-765-5536 Office Hours:
Jerry Bumgardner ext 313 Facility Manager Nann Phillips ext 316 Direct Line 336-768-4844 Preschool Director