New Philadelphia News Across the Pastor’s Desk
In his book, “Good to Great,” Jim Collins defines “the Hedgehog Principal,” as “doing one thing and doing it well.” He contrasts the hedgehog with the fox. The fox keeps coming up with new ideas to eat the hedgehog, but the hedgehog handily defeats him by doing his one trick: rolling into a thorny ball. Collins says that good to great organizations---whether businesses or non-profits or churches, reflect a deep understanding of three intersecting circles: 1) What they are deeply passionate about; 2) What they can be the best in the world at; and 3) What drives their economic engine. Where are we in our understanding of those three intersecting circles? 1) There is no question that the historic Moravian Church is passionate about Jesus Christ. The God we worship is “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” The one essential in our World Wide Unity is “a heart relationship with the Triune God who reveals himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” Moravians aren’t good at drawing lines in the sand and sorting people out. We are not as good as some at doctrine and theology---though we believe our truth. We are at our best when we witness to what God has done for us in Christ. We welcome all people who believe in Him into fellowship with us, and we seek to introduce to Him all those who have yet to believe. We have a history to live into! 2) We are best at being Moravian. When we try to be something else it doesn’t work. People come to us from unbelief and from all the different denominations. They come not to make us like them, but to become one of us. Many are attracted by our motto: “In Essentials; Unity; In Non-Essentials; Liberty; In All-Things, Love.” 3) The thing that drives our “economic engine,” is just as simple---it is nurturing and making disciples. When we do that we succeed; when we don’t do it we fail. I think the Moravian experience is one of focus, but it is not exclusive to us. The late E. Stanley Jones had focus. Jones wrote in his autobiography that when he went to India as a missionary for the Methodist Church, he found himself defending a long line that stretched from the Genesis to Revelation, to the history of the Church and Western Civilization. He said, “I spent all my time bobbing up and down the line defending this and defending that before the non-Christian world.” He
was soon exhausted, and he felt that the main thing was being left out---Jesus Christ.” Jones concluded: “There are many points of question about the the Bible and the Christian faith, and when we decide what we believe about them, we don’t decide anything at all, for God decided those things long ago. It is only when we decide for or against Jesus Christ that we make a real decision, a personal decision, a decision that affects us in time and eternity. He is not a point of question; he is the Point of Decision.” Jones decided to shorten his line, and take his stand at Christ. That I think is a perfect example of the Hedgehog Principal applied. I believe that if we truly did likewise, we would see a Renewal at New Philadelphia, and in our Moravian Church as a whole. I am not being simplistic. I am looking at the simplicity that lies on the far side of all complexity, the Eternal Word of God who was with God in the beginning, and who invites us to join him Today, and forever.
Blessings, Pastor Green
Pastor John Writes:
Our youth have begun another incredible year! We had a huge turnout for our opening cookout and September 8, and we welcomed Daniel Muto, who has begun working with our Sr. High Youth. Ross McNeil continues to lead our Middle High Youth, and both groups have started planning for the year ahead. We attended a movie night at Macedonia Moravian on September 21, along with other youth from our Regional Conference of Churches, which includes Clemmons, Unity, Macedonia, and New Hope. Our youth had a great time spending a day at Carowinds, following worship on September 29. Coming up in October, we will be attending a movie event at Trinity Moravian -- this event will benefit the repair of the slab at Laurel Ridge, a project being led by members of New Philadelphia. There will also be a day to explore a corn maze, and our Middle Highs will have a lock-out on October 25. Don’t forget that our youth will be selling smoked pork shoulder butts through October 16, with the proceeds benefitting our upcoming youth programs and mission trips. I look forward to seeing you in October! In Christ, The
Rev. John G. Rights
New Philadelphia Moravian Church - October
The Bells of Joy
Bells of Joy will play “You Alone Are Holy” for both services on October 13 when the service has a special emphasis on Missions. “Solo Tu Eres Santos” is set to a traditional Spanish melody that may remind listeners of a samba, and it will include handchimes and five octaves of bells. When our bell choir plays, the handbells are arranged on the tables from the lowest notes to the highest notes (much like a piano keyboard). Each of the twelve ringers plays several bells and handchimes. In a small way, the bell choir may reflect the idea of Romans 12:4-5: For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. It is difficult for us to practice alone, and when one of us is missing from a practice or a performance, the missed notes are evident. Handbell ringers rarely play as soloists; instead, it is the whole choir together that makes the harmony you hear. To join us in worship as we play in October, you may want to think of some of these words to “You Alone Are Holy”: Only You are Holy You are God alone You are so awesome There’s no one else like you Only You are Holy In majesty you reign You are all powerful The Glory is yours alone I will adore you and exalt you, live for only you my Lord I will bless you, and proclaim you, to be the only one true God I will adore, worship daily, a living sacrifice to you Professing You are Holy, and you’re everything to me. Bells of Joy is led by Donna Cartner, who has been the director for 8 years. The bell choir appreciates Donna’s expert teaching, her gentle guidance and her choice of hymns and anthems for the group to share
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as we worship. We will share short bios of some the ringers each month so you may get to know us too. Jane Wynne has played handbells for more than 25 years with New Philadelphia bell choirs. Playing at New Philadelphia has been her first and only experience playing bells. She usually plays several of the large bass bells: B in third octave, C and D in fourth octave and the corresponding handchimes. Jane said, “I love the sound of the bells, and I feel handbells are a big part of our music ministry at New Philadelphia. It is a joy to play bells. ” Becki Fulton, current president of Bells of Joy, began playing handbells 8 years ago at New Philadelphia. Although she had not played handbells before, she used her background in music to learn the techniques of playing. Becki usually plays A and B bells, including A flat and B flat, and corresponding handchimes in the fifth octave or mid range. You may sometimes see her with two bells in each hand or a combination of bells and chimes as she plays the notes specific to her position in each song. “I enjoy playing handbells, and I hope our playing is a meaningful part of worship for the congregation. We hope the selections we play will help listeners remember hymns that have been a special part of worship for them before or introduce them to new ones,” Becki said.
New Philadelphia Moravian Church - October
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.
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 6 Matthew Bauer 6 Faith Gortman 6 Dot Hill 6 Maggie Wade 7 Melinda Allen 7 John Clore 7 Jack Hauser 7 James Merritt 8 Betsy Hamby 8 Candace Hammack 8 Haley Walter 8 Kristopher Walter 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 13 Beverly Cox 13 Marion Griffin
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6 Faith Gortman 26 John Cox 30 Tyler High
14 Linda Courtney 14 Caitlin Smith 15 Sherrie Andrew 15 Rebecca Orr 16 Addison Barber 16 Miriam Guthrie 16 Allison 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 Elizabeth Gentry 21 Will Spach 22 Sherry Matthews 22 John Miller 23 Mary Ruth McRae 23 Daniel Muto 23 Tara Pitts 23 Karl Stimpson 23 Thomas Welborn 24 Joseph Linville
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24 Allan Phillips 24 Tiffany Senter 24 Brandon Vickers 25 Ellen Fox 25 Bradley Smith 25 Lynne Vaden 25 Melanie Weatherman 26 Sandra Chitty 26 Dale Cox 26 Ricky Cusson 26 Penny Gettings 26 Janice Lawton 26 Marina Pfeffer 26 Scott Rabon 27 Kathleen Coble 27 Kimberly Davis 27 Mike Pearsall 28 Bonnie Ebert 28 Sarah Mulholland 29 Terry Baker 29 Hammond Geis 29 Elizabeth Gerringer 29 Kimball Hoover 30 Anita Abernathy 30 Nicholas High 31 Becky Beauchamp 31 Sharon Carter 31 Susan Cook 31 William Goslen 31 Sue Satterfield 31 Susan Stockwell
New Philadelphia Moravian Church - October
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Spotlight on...........Nell Rogers Our Spotlight features church members who currently are unable to actively worship at New Philadelphia.
When Nell Rogers celebrated her 94th birthday on September 11th, she also celebrated 94 years as a Moravian – a New Philadelphia Moravian, to be specific. Nell was born into the New Philadelphia congregation in 1919 as Nell Rose Jones. She was the baby of 10 children, 5 boys and 5 girls. She grew up on the family farm located on Peace Haven Road and remembers that the family was “poor but happy. We had plenty to eat and a home.” While Mrs. Rogers didn’t have to do much farm work, she does recall helping her mother churn butter. Following her high school years, Nell began nursing training. At 21, she met John Rogers, an Army man. “We grew on each other,” she says, describing their courtship. When they married, the couple lived with Nell’s parents for only a short time before John left to serve his country in World War II. John’s service lasted 4 years and 7 months, with the second half being served in Europe. He was part of the 270th Field Artillery Battalion, one of the first groups to arrive at Dachau where he was present for the liberation of that concentration camp. Even though he was discharged in October of 1945, it was some months later before he could return home because of the shortage of transportation for returning soldiers! Once John returned to civilian life, he went to work at R.J. Reynolds. In the fall of 1949, he and Nell moved into the home they built on Jones family property on Peace Haven Road, not far from her parents. It was here that three children, Pam, William (Bill), and Jan were born. Caring for them and keeping the family involved in New Philadelphia life became Nell’s fulltime job for the next two decades. Nell is proud of them and the fact that all three had opportunities to attend college and graduate, something that was not possible for her. Nell continues to live in her comfortable home where she is surrounded by things she treasures: beautiful antique furniture; heirlooms displayed in handsome cupboards; family photos; and a collection of paintings, her work over several decades. (Nell was an art student for 18 years, beginning lessons in her 60’s).
Most are floral arrangements and show her great love of flowers. While various ailments have kept her from attending church for the last three years, Nell continues to cherish her Moravian roots, her Moravian friends (she names Mary Frances Sides and Helen Idol as being two of her closest childhood and Sunday School friends), and the essentials of the Moravian Church. When asked what’s special about being Moravian, Nell hesitates. “Well, I don’t know…..because it’s all I’ve ever known!”
Our Church Family in Care Facilities: (Please notify the church office if there is a change in residence) Dale Bodenhamer (Brighton Gardens) Sarah Bricker (Elms @ Tanglewood) Ruby Bumgardner (Clemmons Village) Ruby Byrd (Golden Living Retirement) Margaret Cooke (Trinity Glen) Lorene Crater (Bermuda Village) Bonnie Ebert (Reynolda Park) Betty Fox (Brighton Gardens) Clarence Gabard (Salemtowne-119 Phillips) Lib Greene (Homestead Hills) Betty Holcomb (Bermuda Commons) Peggy Johnson (Elms @ Tanglewood) Carolyn Robinson (Brian Center) June Smith (Salemtowne) Delphine Thompson (Homestead Hills)
New Philadelphia Moravian Church - October As you’ve probably heard, the New Philly Fish Fry is back after a 2 year hiatus planning and hosting the Moravian Festival. On Friday night, October 25th the cool crisp autumn air of the New Philadelphia campus will, once again, come alive with the laughter of Trunk or Treaters, cars in line for drive thru orders, the aroma of frying fish, volunteers bustling and scores of diners entering the fellowship hall hungry and leaving satisfied from great food and fellowship. Plus, we’re planning a few surprises to add even more enjoyment to the evening! This year’s beneficiary is Laurel Ridge, specifically a project to repair, what campers affectionately call, “the slab.” The slab is an important part of youth camp experience. It’s where campers meet, form friendships, play, dance, sing and worship. Blue Ridge winter weather and the years have taken a toll on the slab. Too expensive to remove and replace, a process of repairing and sealing has been identified that will add years of life to the slab and serve thousands of future campers. Learning of the project, 2013 Laurel Ridge campers have donated $300 to, in their own words, “make the slab fab!” NPMC’s Men’s Fellowship has donated $700 in honor of Jerry and Ruby Simmons. A great start! But, even with projected proceeds from the fish fry, we will have achieved about 50% of our funding needs to repair the slab. The balance will come from individual donations and pledges that we will actively seek, not only from New Philadelphia, but also from local Moravian brothers and sisters who ardently support the work of Laurel Ridge in growing lifetime Disciples of Christ. We need you to join New Philly Fish Friars: • Volunteer to help set up before, work during or clean up after the fish fry. • Sell tickets. Tickets are available in the office. Pick some up and sell them to family, friends and coworkers. It’s all honor system. • Help spread the word – send out email blasts, print flyers from the website, put on bulletin boards and distribute at work. • Donate or make a pledge. • Or just come out and enjoy a delicious fish dinner for a very worthwhile cause!
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Note to Parents: Ok, we know most kids don’t like fish, but there’s a great evening planned for them, too. We’ve got you covered: hot dog, chips and drink – available in the Fellowship Hall and outside at the Trunk or Treat (beside Youth Pavilion) for only $2!
Yard Sale October 5 - New Friendship Class Yard Sale - 7AM @ the Pavilion. One man’s (woman’s) gently used items is another man’s (or woman’s) treasure - so come see what kind of treasure you can find. Or drop off your gently used item on Friday, October 4.
NPMC Shred Event
For Five Bucks, We’ll Make This Go Away! Saturday, October 5th from 9AM until Noon Only $5 per banker’s size box In front of NPMC Fellowship Hall Enter from Kiplatrick St and In front of NPMC Fellowship Hall. Enter from Kilpatrick St. and drive thru. We unload. You don’t even have to get out of your car! Sponsored by the Advent Class
New Philadelphia Moravian Church - October
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Financial Report & Attendance As of August 2013 Annual............................................................ � $1,018,540 Expenses to date ������������������������������������������������� $641,011 Income to date ���������������������������������������������������� $628,053 Shortage to date �������������������������������������������������������$12,958 Disbursed in month Pastoral Staff-Salary, Travel, Housing, Pension, Ins. ��������������������������������������������������$14,523 Staff-Salaries, Soc. Sec. Ins �����������������������������$24,976 Christian Education/Youth ����������������������������� $4,443 Lovefeast/Communion ������������������������������������������$4 Nursery ������������������������������������������������������������� $694 Library ������������������������������������������������������������� ...$41 Office Expenses ���������������������������������������������� $2,728 Continuing Education ������������������������������������������ $66 Cleaning Expenses ������������������������������������������ $4,095 Grounds ��������������������������������������������������������� $1,464 Building/Equipment Repairs ������������������������������ $125 Utilities ����������������������������������������������������������� $6,343 Insurance �������������������������������������������������������� $6,086 Open Door Outreach ����������������������������������������� $240 Music ���������������������������������������������������������������� $610 Bus �������������������������������������������������������������������� $100 Kitchen/Custodial Supplies ������������������������������� $312 Provincial Contributions ��������������������������������$16,617 Requested Items ������������������������������������������������� $541 Total for month ������������������������������������������������������$84,008
Funds Iobst-Gray Missions Fund ������������������������������������$13,435 Benevolences ������������������������������������������������������ $11,296 Bus �������������������������������������������������������������������������� $215 Band.............................................. ������������������......$1,659 Music ��������������������������������������������������������������������$1,756 Elizabeth Windsor ���������������������������������������������� $26,341 Lewis Ministerial Student Aid Fund... ��������������������$6,439 Anne Chadwick Band Fund.......... ��������������������.....$9,505 Capital Improvements................. ��������������������.....$28,165 Bells of Joy ���������������������������������������������������������������$865 Laurels Cabin & Lodge ������������������������������������������$1,070
**Elders and Trustees:
If you are unable to fulfill your Greeting and/or Lock-up responsibility, please work together to find coverage.
Sunday School
Worship 1st
2nd
9/01
224
271
112
9/08
261
270
159
9/15
265
258
141
9/22
269
280
163
9/29
Nursery 1st Service
2nd Service
Bette, Deborah, and Jennifer
Children’s Church 1st Service
2nd Service
10/06
Communion
Communion
10/13
Andi Williams Sandra Gray
Ashley Jane Laura Long
10/20
Kim Chrysson
Kristen Prevette Lisa Sutcliffe
10/27
Andi Williams Sandra Gray
Lori Nifong Kristen Prevette
**Greeters 10/06 10/13 10/20 10/27
Karl Stimpson
Tony Ebert Lynn Thrower John Geis III Beth Gerringer Scott Huddleston Nancy Holland Steve Mabe
New Philadelphia Moravian Church - October
Women's Fellowship News
It is only one months until the bazaar, so please mark the date on your calendars and plan to attend. Once again, we will have chicken pies, baked goods, canned goods, handmade crafts, a white elephant sale, a café for purchasing breakfast and lunch items, a silent auction and much more. Bazaars take lots of preparation. Listed below are some ways you can help to make our bazaar a success: 1. Attend chicken pie making days on Monday, October 28. 2. Attend craft classes in October - every Tuesday evening at 7PM-9PM and every Wednesday afternoon at 1PM4:30PM. 3. Save gently used items for the white elephant sale. Keep in mind we do not sell clothes or furniture. 4. Circle 1 will be checking with Sunday School classes to see if they can donate items for themed baskets for the silent auction. We hope all our Sunday School classes will participate in this fun project. 5. We need items for the silent auction. Besides art work, furniture, and hand-made crafts, we could also auction lessons or services that you could provide. Tickets to sporting events or concerts are also great auction items. If you own a vacation home, please consider donating a week or weekend. If you don’t have items to donate, we will gladly take monetary donations to purchase items. Contact Darlene Reinhardt at 778-2688 regarding donations. 6. If you have a garden, please can a few jars of veggies for sale at the bake sale. 7. Circle members will be calling members of the congregation to ask for donations of baked goods 8. Please consider putting on your aprons and baking items for the bake sale. 9. Volunteer to work at the bazaar, to help with pricing, setting up, or advertising. We will not have a quilt ready for the bazaar, but we will have one to sell at a later date. This quilt will be made from squares of cross-stitched Moravian symbols. If you would like to work on one of the squares, please contact Bobbie Sapp at 766-4607.
Synod Delegates
The following church members and staff will represent New Philadelphia at Synod: Bill Byrd, Nick Chrysson, David Daggett, Nancy Holland, Jack Geis, Jr., Patrick Linville, Bill Sides, Ron Tedder, Kay Windsor, Worth Green, John G. Rights, Christy Clore. The names of church members listed here, are ready to serve as an alternate:
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Circle meetings Circle 1
4th Tues. @ 6:30PM
Circle 2
1st Tues. @ 9:45AM
Circle 5
2nd Tues @ 10AM
Circle 7
2nd Tues. @ 1PM
Circle 8
3rd Mon. @ 7PM
Plan now to join the Funtastics on October 17 when we travel to Kernersville to tour Korner’s Folly. All are welcome. Bring a friend. We’ll leave the church promptly at 9:45, enjoy our tour (admission is $10.00), and have lunch at a local restaurant. Please RSVP by October 13 using sign up sheets in classrooms or by calling the church office.
Toni Bigham, Dee Henry, Joe Jarvis, Sarah MacReynolds, Tom Nelson, George Troxler. Remember our Synod delegates in your prayers. Synod is scheduled to be held in April 2014.
New Philadelphia Moravian Church - October Monies dispersed the month of September were $500 Bethesda Center and $667 to Kevin and Charity Manous The rest of our meeting was devoted to finalizing plans for October 13 Mission Fair. The Fair will be from 10:30AM to 1PM in the Banquet Room. There will be displays on the organizations and missionaries we support as a congregation. NPMC is very active in the mission field locally and abroad. We want to share with the members of NPMC all that is being done. On that day Bishop Sam Gray will speak at both services, we will have a fashion show of the “pillowcase dresses” that will be traveling with Bishop Gray in November to Peru. Did you know we now have a “Unity of Brothers and Sisters in Peru-a Mission of the Worldwide Moravian Church? Also we will be serving lunch after first service and after second service of BBQ, fixings, drinks and dessert. ALL donations will go to Sunnyside Ministry. This is a big day in our church, please come and celebrate with us all that you are doing as a congregation. Videos will also be shown on Youth Mission trip to Staten Island and other videos. Thanks again for all your support. We are all ministers of Christ and need to keep our “hands and feet” busy for HIM.
It’s time for Dinner!
It is time for NPMC Dinner Club, that is! The Dinner Club is open to singles and couples. Each team or group includes 8 – 10 people. The coordinator hosts the first month’s dinner. After that, each couple or individual on the team will host a dinner one month during that rotation. Hosts can choose to meet at their home, a restaurant, plan a picnic, or have a potluck. You are only limited by your imagination and sense of fun! This will begin the fall rotation (October to March). As the
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Open Door Lunch
Bring a friend and join us for lunch on Wednesday, October 2 from 11:30AM to 12:30PM. Your donations will benefit the Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministries. Our menu: country style steak, mashed potatoes and sweet peas, bread, dessert, and a drink. Find out more about Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministry by visiting their website: www.forsythjpm.org
Evelyn Sparks Helen Hicks Esma Spaugh Gerald Dowell William Newton III James Grigsby Mary Shaw Sparks Lela Mae Gurganus Henry W. Johnson III Virginia W. English Helen Billings Boger Dean Stockwell Richard Fox Giovanni Agnoli Grady Clifton Patricia Jolley Tarver Jimmy Cockerham Noel Miller George Wise Bob Hutchens
Grady Allen Gene Self Jr. William Pace Al Singleton Elsie Vogler Linda Shiffert Richard Foster Sabrina Franklin William E. Donald Sr. Warren Edgar Wood Jeffrey Underdal David Dease Clyde Dula Mildred Shutt Each month we remember the families of loved ones who have entered into the more immediate prescence of our Lord and Savior
spring rotation begins, teams are shuffled so you can meet new people! The spring rotation runs April to September. If you already participate in the Dinner Club and wish to continue, you don’t have to do anything. If you wish to discontinue or you want to become a part of this great fellowship, please let us know by contacting Beth Byrd or Kathy Mabe by October 6th.
New Philadelphia Moravian Church - October “And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.” –II Corinthians 9:8
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s an active and caring congregation, New Philadelphia Moravian Church “shares abundantly in every good work” through our many ministries which benefit the church, our community, and the world. We have been blessed with bequests and planned gifts from a number of loving members which have been, and will continue to be, used to support and expand these ministries and the mission of our church. This fall we invite you and every member of New Philadelphia to leave your own legacy through our GiftLegacy Planned Giving Program. As a valuable part of New Philadelphia’s stewardship efforts, GiftLegacy aims to support the vital ways we are called to support God’s work by focusing on seven specific funds. In the near future you will receive a brochure about GiftLegacy, and throughout the year you will be provided with more information about planned giving, how prior gifts are being used, the role the church has played in members’ faith journeys, and how it has inspired them to remember the church in their plans.
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Ministries Foundation in America. The Foundation is an interprovincial ministry of the Moravian Church and a one-of-a-kind resource for connecting Moravian values to charitable giving. The services of the Foundation are free, confidential, and without obligation. You do not have to be wealthy to make a planned gift. Imagine how much more ministry our church could do if everyone dedicates a portion of their estate, regardless of its size, in a legacy gift to the church. We all recognize a simple truth: a viable congregation needs an abundance of resources to thrive. As those who have been abundantly blessed, we are able to share in and support the vital ministries of our faith community forever. The GiftLegacy Committee is available as a resource should you have any questions about the GiftLegacy program; the committee members are Joey Transou (Chair), Ron Tedder, Jack Shore, Clyde Manning, Ron Vogler, and Steve Mabe. You may also contact Paul McLaughlin, President of the Moravian Ministries Foundation at 336-725-2589 or pmclaughlin@mmfa.info. Paul will speak at our worship services on Sunday, October 27, and will be at Church Council that evening.
To assist you with your legacy gift decision, New Philadelphia is delighted to work with the Moravian
Happening Around the Province Chill ‘n Chat Book Club - Join us for BCM’s Chill ‘n Chat Book Club! We’ll read and discuss together a variety of fiction or nonfiction books that may impact our faith. The first book we’ll read is Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. Get your own copy (from the Resource Center, public library, Amazon, a friend, etc.), read it, and then join us at the BCM Offices (500 South Church St., Winston-Salem) for an enlightening conversation! Attend either a morning or evening session on Monday, October 7 at 10AM and 7PM. Then, at a special follow-up event on Monday, October 14 at 7PM, Donna Hurt (Director of Christian Education at Home Moravian) will share her own version of Unbroken. Please feel free to contact the Board of Cooperative Ministries with questions: bcm@mcsp. org, (336)-722-8126. We’ll hold online discussions for those of you who can’t join us in person.
Simply Moravian: The Essentials for Educational Ministry - Do you nurture faith in your congregation or home? Do you teach Sunday School, lead a small group, or work with children, youth, or adults? Are you thinking about teaching Sunday School or leading a study group but are afraid you lack the skills or Biblical knowledge to do so? Are you looking for ways to re-energize your church classroom or youth group? Would you like your lessons to be more "Moravian?" Do you want to find a fresh way to teach the essentials? Then this event is for you! Join us on October 26, 2013 from 10:00am-3:00pm at Kernersville Moravian Church in Kernersville, NC. Get more information and register at www.moravianbcm.org today!
New Philadelphia Moravian Church - October
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October 6 from 4 - 6pm, New Philly Kids Come and join us as we continue the Amazing Race: Service Edition! Remember that music will now be a part of our New Philly Kids gatherings, so come join us for this time of programming and singing. Music will meet for our K - 2nd graders at 5pm, 3rd - 5th graders at 5:30pm. October 13 at 9am and 11:10am Worship, Modeling for Mission Do you have a young lady who’d enjoy modeling one of our pillowcase dresses for missions during our morning worship? This mission endeavor of our congregation would like to show the work of its many stitchers during this morning’s Mission focus, they’d like several little girls to volunteer at each service. October 25 - Trunk or Treat and Fish Fry Come and join in on this annual Halloween event... see how all our little saints are celebrating All Hallow’s Eve a few days early. Be sure to contact Laura Long or Christy Clore if you’d like to plan on decorating a trunk or providing healthy and fun goodies for our little friends. October 27 - Staff Appreciation Potluck at 5pm and Church Council at 6pm Join everyone for this meal, stay for Council. Nursery care will be available for children under 2, children’s activities will be available for children from preschool through elementary school. November 10 from 4 - 6pm, New Philly Kids
Fall is most certainly upon us! A few weeks ago, we had a fantastic turn out for our New Philly Kids Kick-off and Family Fellowship meal! 30 kids came out for the Amazing Race: Service Edition, 30 parents talked about Children’s programming for our church. With volunteers, preschoolers (& younger siblings), we had over 70 for a fellowship meal complete with music provided by Chris Underdal, John Rights and friends. We look forward to some great events during October! New Philly Kids on October 6, Trunk or Treat on October 25, Children’s Choirs practicing on October 13th and 20th... And some new things are happening in Sunday School... Beginning September 8th, all our children and youth Sunday School classes began new curriculum. For those in Kindergarten through Senior High, this is a curriculum called Feasting on the Word. All classes study the same topical material each week - there is even an Adult lesson
that coordinates with these weekly lessons. Over the next month, our children and youth will learn about Thanksgiving and prayer, Jesus’ healing of the Samaritan, Justice for the faithful, The Pharisee and the tax collector, and Zacchaeus: A rich tax collector. Our littlest learners have programs called Little Lambs and Walk with Me, these introduce our Toddlers and Preschoolers to the Bible and begin developing an understanding of what the Bible is and some of the key stories of the Old and New Testaments. Our 9 adult Sunday School opportunities are all actively studying a variety of topics. From Mary Martha, who are doing a book study on “Practicing Our Faith”, to the Discipleship class, who are using the Adult sessions of Feasting on the Word, there are lots of options. Looking for a place? Just ask me or another member of the pastoral staff, we’d love to point you in the right direction toward a class you’d enjoy!
Pastor Christy
New Philadelphia Moravian Church - October
New Philly Kids Korner!
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New Philadelphia Moravian Church - October Open Door Lunch October 2 @ 11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall Donations Benefit: Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministry See page 8 for more details
Men’s Prayer Breakfast October 4 @ 7 AM in the Banquet Room RSVP Online: www.newphilly.org Jerry Taylor will discuss our Scout Program
Looking Ahead ------WAY Ahead: Plans for a new pictoral directory are underway so get your outfits ready! We’re on the calendar for the first two weeks in December.
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Staff Appreciation Potluck Dinner and Church Council Sunday, October 27 @ 5PM Bring your favorite entree, veggie, and/or dessert and join us as we have our annual staff appreciation potluck dinner followed by Church Council.
The Newsletter Deadline is the 20th of each month. New Philadelphia Moravian Church 4440 Country Club Road Winston-Salem, NC 27104-3516 www.newphilly.org