New Philly News August | September 2018
4440 Country Club Road|Winston Salem www.newphilly.org|336.765.2331 Connect with us: In person, Facebook, Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn also have looked at the possibility of moving the Lovefeast kitchen to the second floor. Many hours were spent on these projects but we feel that now is not the time to move forward with these two projects.
We want to bring you up-to-date on what we have done and what we are doing. Presently we are struggling with a budget deficit of $42,000. Our 2018 budget reflects expected increases in payroll, insurance and our Provincial contribution. While we also budgeted for anticipated building repairs and utility increases we can only guess at these amounts. So in the case of this past winter’s colder than normal temperatures and unexpected repairs to plumbing and HVAC systems, we have had to overspend in some areas. We only receive pledge cards from around 50% of our givers; this means we never really know what our income will be. We are forced to project our income based on history and FAITH. At this time the giving is $20,000 less than at the same time last year (2017). Does all of this mean we can’t pay our bills? No, we are blessed with a savings account that has grown from years past when income was greater than expenses. While money is tight we are still looking at ways to improve our facilities and enhance our worship experience. We have investigated the possibility of replacing or refinishing our pews and replacing the carpet in the Sanctuary. We
We are finalizing a project to give the Parlor a much needed facelift. This is the last part of our Long Range Plan. We also have an interior sign project that after many years of research will be installed in the near future. Both of these projects are being paid for with money given to our church from the estates of members. We are in the early stages of a master plan to utilize our outdoor spaces. Look for more on this in the future. On top of all of the above mentioned projects, we are in the process of hiring an Organist, a Youth Choir Director, and a Facilities Manager. If you have any question please ask one of your Trustees: Alan Barber Michael Crotts Mike Johnson-Chair Chris Rogers Ron Vogler Smitty Welborn
Commit plans
Beth Byrd Charles Galloway Brad Pitts Ron Tedder Tim Ward Paul Williams
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For your information edition of the Star Spangled Banner, and the only known hand-copied manuscript of works by one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s sons. After our tour we will have lunch at the Five Points Restaurant. The bus will leave the at 10 a.m. Register your attendance with the Church office by August 20.
Are we missing homebound members who would appreciate a visit? If you know someone who can no longer attend worship services regularly but wants to stay linked to our church and its activities, let us know. We’ll be happy to stop by, hear prayer concerns and share church news. Call a pastor or Clyde Manning for more information. 336-765-2331
On August 23, the Funtastics will be given a tour of the Moravian Music Foundation. The Foundation houses over 10,000 music manuscripts and early printed editions which represents a great diversity in music style and sources spanning hundreds of years. The Funtastics will have an opportunity to visit the vault at the Foundation and view some treasures there, including a copy of the first
As a response to decisions made by the 2018 Southern Province Synod, Pastor Worth Green shared a paper that reflects his work on the issue of homosexuality and the church. In order to provide an opportunity for further discussion and dialogue about his paper, our last session is scheduled for August 19, during our Sunday School hour. These sessions have
New Philadelphia Moravian Church August|September 2018 been facilitated by Pastors Worth Green and Joe Moore; additional information from PEC will be provided. Each session will be limited to 10 people so that we may have a true discussion and in order to provide the opportunity for everyone to be heard. To sign up for the final session, please contact Evie Blum (evie@newphilly.org). If necessary, we are also prepared to offer additional sessions during September & October.
One of the many blessings we enjoy at New Philadelphia is a spacious, beautiful campus! In late 2017, a committee was formed by our boards to investigate how our outdoor campus resources might be improved to better serve our youth programs and the preschool. The committee’s mission is: To develop a strategic plan for the improvement and development of our campus to accommodate enhanced and expanded programs for our youth that foster fellowship, build personal bonds, improve health and strengthen their foundation in Christ. While interviewing our Youth Leaders at NPMC, we realized this project has as much potential benefit for the entire congregation as it does our youth and preschool programs. So, we want your input and ideas! Here’s how this information-gathering process works: From July 15 until August 12, the committee invites you to visit an exhibit in the church parlor. Study the campus map and share your ideas for developing outdoor spac-
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es (e.g., playgrounds, activity fields, gathering spaces) that best benefit our youth and congregation. Share any concerns you have as well. Come alone or in small groups. Even come as a Sunday School class! A committee member will be present during the Sunday School hour each week to answer any of your questions. Following this information-gathering period, recommendations will be summarized, prioritized and provided to a design consultant. The consultant will develop a plan and estimated costs that align with the immediate and long-range needs of our youth programs, the preschool, and the congregation as a whole. A final presentation is planned for the Church Congregational Meeting in October. Thank you! Outdoor Facility Optimization Committee
The New Philly Farmers Market welcomed over 30 vendors each Thursday in July and will continue through August 9th. On August 2nd we will offer free shaved ice to the first 75 individuals who visit our “What is a Moravian?” booth! At our last market on August 9th please consider bringing school supplies for South Fork Elementary. Every child deserves to start the school year with the appropriate supplies to be successful! Pencils, crayons, glue sticks, wide ruled notebooks, etc are greatly appreciated. Caleb and Sara Davis of “His & Hers” will help us close out the market on August 9th. See you there!
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Opening a New Door Volunteers met twice in June to discuss the next season of the Open Door Ministry. After eight years of offering monthly church and community-wide lunches through Open Door, the group voted to change the events from monthly to quarterly. The decision comes in the wake of diminishing attendance at the monthly gatherings. “Maybe having Open Door less often will make the gatherings feel more like special events,” commented one volunteer who has been committed to Open Door from the beginning.
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ty for church members as well as a chance for people who live and work in our neighborhood to join us for a meal. “Open Door, like other projects in our church, must periodically be examined and tweaked to remain relevant and fresh,” says Pastor Green. “We believe that this change will actually breathe new life into Open Door and what we’re trying to accomplish.” Open Door is on firm financial footing through the end of the year, with cash on hand to cover meal costs for the on-site events as well as the meal deliveries which will continue monthly.
Join us as we open a new door on Open Door Ministry on Wednesday, September 5 at 11:30 Two components of Open Door will not change. The first is that a local charity will still a.m. We’ll be featuring South Fork Elementary School, and will learn how we can be good be featured and designated to receive donaneighbors to the children and staff there. tions from attendees at each lunch. Over the past four years, Open Door has been responsible for more than $20,000 in charitable giving to local non-profit organizations. Among the groups consistently receiving funding are: Sunnyside Ministry; Samaritan Ministries; South Fork Elementary School; and Laurel Ridge Moravian Camp. The second component that will continue is our meal deliveries to homebound church members. The core group of delivery volunteers considers this to be an outstanding example of what community within the church should be. Nancy Renn is one member of that group who enjoys greeting church members with a hot meal in her hands. “It’s a true blessing to give back to these church members who have given so much to our church in the past.” Pastor Worth Green regards Open Door as a critical part of New Philadelphia’s outreach, providing an important fellowship opportuni-
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Christian Education
Children’s Sunday School 2018-2019
NPMC Marriage Retreat
Our new Sunday School year will kick off on September 9. The Children’s Sunday School will be using a new curriculum this year. Keep an eye out in the coming weeks for Sunday School grade pairings and classroom assignments for the 2018-2019 school year.
New Philadelphia is offering a marriage enrichment retreat on October 5th and 6th. The retreat will be facilitated by Kevin Hampton, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, using the Gottman Seven Principles Program. This retreat is highly recommended for couples contemplating engagement, pre-marital couples, newlyweds, couples married for decades and couples looking to expand the communication skills. The cost is $60. Registration is limited so sign up (contact evie@newphilly.org) soon to reserve your space.
Volunteers Make a Difference As the new Sunday School year approaches, we need adult volunteers to be Sunday School teachers. We would like to expand the number of Children’s Sunday School classes offered, so that the range of ages in each class is smaller. This can only happen if adults step up and volunteer to teach. Optimally, with a full contingent of volunteers, each teacher would teach once every 8 weeks. This depends on YOU! Please contact Evie Blum (evie@ newphilly.org) to volunteer or to get more info.
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. ~Psalm 32:8
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Let’s Get to Reading! New Philly’s (Mostly) Southern Writers Book Club starts again in September The (Mostly) Southern Writers Book Club will resume monthly meetings in September on the third Thursday of each month, September through May at 6 p.m. in the New Philadelphia library. The only month that we do not meet on the third Thursday is April when the meeting is on the fourth Thursday. New participants are always welcome. We are not always “on the same page” in discussions of the books we read together, but as author Wiley Cash says, “We live in a time when appealing to and listening to the diversity of America’s voices are more important than ever.” In January, we will read Wiley Cash’s new novel that is based on events that happened in Gastonia, NC in 1929. Here are books members selected for this fourth season: September 20 The Landbreakers by John Ehle The Land Breakers transports readers to the mountains of North Carolina in 1779, when settlers first wrestle a primitive life from the land. Ehle, who lived in Winston-Salem, died last spring.
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neighbors, friends, and family,” Vance says in his memoir about “A Family and a Culture in Crisis.” December 20 A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote This short work by Truman Capote shares a story of loneliness, loss, the joy of giving and friendship; it was first published in 1936. January 17 The Last Ballad by Wiley Cash Cash, who is writer-in-residence at UNC-Asheville, wrote this novel based on Ella Mae Wiggins, a female activist and the mill strike in Gastonia in 1929. February 21 Varina by Charles Frazier Frazier who also wrote Cold Mountain, tells the story of Varina, the wife of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America, who flees to Cuba with her children when Union forces close in on Richmond. March 21 Magic Time by Doug Marlette Set in New York and in Mississippi during the 1990s and summer of 1964, Doug Marlette’s Magic Time examines a long-held grief.
October 18 Swimming Between Worlds by Elaine Orr Set in Winston-Salem and West Africa in the early 1960s, Elaine Orr, who teaches at NC State, writes a novel that explores civil rights.
*April 25 Good Hearts by Reynolds Price (* Fourth Thursday) Last season we read about the characters of Rosacoke and Wesley Beavers in A Long and Happy Life. Good Hearts is set 28 years later with these characters. Reynolds Price taught at Duke for many years; he wrote Three Gospels, that included translations from the Greek of Mark and John.
November 15 Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance “Americans call them hillbillies, rednecks, or white trash,” writes Vance, a biotech executive and National Review contributor. “I call them
May 16 Inspired:Slaying Giants, Walking on Water and Loving the Bible Again by Rachel Held Evans “If the Bible isn’t a science book or an instruc-
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tion manual, then what is it? What do people mean when they say the Bible is inspired?” Rachel Held Evans is a New York Times best selling author who will be speaking at the Moravian Women’s Conference in Winston-Salem in June 2019. With sympathy, we remember in our prayers the families of Irene Ferreira (6/5), Jack Hauser (6/14), Les Wynne (6/30) and Jarvis Hauser (7/2).
• Our sincere thanks to all our church family for the many expressions of sympathy for Jack Hauser and especially your prayers and love. ~ The Hausers and the Shores • The family of Les Wynne expresses their deepest appreciation for the outpouring of cards, prayers, and love received during Les’s illness and passing. ~ The Wynne Family • “To our church family, many thanks and appreciation for all the kindnesses and love show to us for Jarvis – cards, food, band, choir, and especially the prayers.” ~ The Hausers and The Shores.
I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers. ~Philemon 1:4
New Philadelphia Moravian Church August|September 2018 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 Darlene Reinhardt (President). We look forward to hearing from you.
Women's Fellowship Circle Meetings Not all Circles meet during the summer; contact your Cicle leader to check their schedule. 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 (Trinity Elms) Jane Fowler (Heritage Woods) Betty Holcomb (Homestead Hills) Sue Hughes (Homestead Hills) Bunny Llewellyn (Trinity Elms) Mary Steinkopff (Homestead Hills) Ruth Wynne (Trinity Elms)
Caring for Our Church Family at Home Edrie Brunt Donna Chadwick Louella Davis
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If you would like to send cards and do not have a church directory or need a mailing address, please contact the church office.
Sewing Ministry Women’s Fellowship Sewing Ministry Needs: 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!
Looking Ahead • The next General Meeting is on the calendar for Sunday, September 9 at 2:30 p.m. in the banquet room. • Mark your calendar for the Holiday Treasures Sale, November 3. Contact any member of Women’s Fellowship for information.
Cookbooks Linda Jones has 3 of the ‘old yellow cookbooks’ if anyone is interested in having one - just give her a call 336-893-7989
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Monthly Mission Projects Calendar Jan 20-March 20: Salemtowne Retirement Community; small bingo prizes, postage stamps, note pads, Dove or Oil of Olay bar soap, pocket size tissue, mouthwash, toothpaste/toothbrush, lotion, candy, gum, microwave popcorn, Green Tea tea bags March 21-May 21: Ronald McDonald House; microwave snacks/food, small packets of sugar/sweetener, powered creamer, disinfectant wipes/cleaner, Swiffer® dusting sheets, foil/plastic wrap, liquid hand soap, glass cleaner, paper products (all kinds), new word puzzle books, new arts and crafts for the children. 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, nail clippers, lip balm. July 23-Sept 23: Hospice; microwave snacks, canned meat (chicken, tuna, etc.), peanut butter and crackers, canned fruit/fruit cups, cereal, breakfast bars, Jell-O and pudding cups, cookies.
Sunnyside Ministry Monthly Donations January/July Juices: plastic bottles (48 oz or 64 oz) or 46 oz cans. February/August Powdered milk – individual packages – not loose March/September Toilet paper and paper towels April/October Canned fruit and 1 pound bags of rice May/November Small boxed laundry detergent; 10-16 loads June canned meat
Sept 24-Nov 24: Baby Items/Older Adult Items for Sunnyside Ministry; Babies: diapers, wipes, December Soup – 10 ¾ oz. NOT TOMATO baby soap, canned baby food, baby spoons, cups, bibs, receiving blankets, towels, socks, “onesies,” and boy & girl infant clothing. Adults: adult diapers, wipes, denture products, And we know that in all things nutrition supplements such as Boost or Ensure, God works for the good of those towels, sheets. Nov 24-Jan 19: Sunnyside Ministry; mittens, gloves, hats, socks, underwear (all ages), pots and pans, drinking glasses, blankets, toothpaste/toothbrush, combs and brushes, shampoo, deodorant, soap, lotion
who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. ~Romans 8:28
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Unity Women’s Desk – Rev. Patricia Garner: The Rev. Patricia Garner gave a very informative presentation on how the Unity Women’s Desk is changing lives around the world. The Unity Women’s Desk (UWD) started in 2011. Since then UWD has granted scholarships to over seventy five girls and women, make loans to start or expand over seven businesses, support projects in the provinces for seminars on issues such as HIV/AIDS, leadership development, and violence against women. UWD focuses on the following six areas to help improve the lives of girls and women; 1. Education – Provide scholarship grants to allow young girls and women in the various Provinces and Mission areas to pursue primary, secondary and advanced educational opportunities. 2. Violence Against Women – Violence against women takes many forms and remains one of the primary issues around the world. UWD pursues a variety of means to effectively support and empower women as they seek to overcome violence and discrimination. 3. Employment and Poverty – Provide micro loans to Lending Circles – groups of women who support one another in individual enterprises, this allow women to pursue individual and cooperative entrepreneurial projects, fostering self-esteem and financial independence. 4. Health of Women and Children Prevention – UWD provide information on diseases affecting the health of millions of women and children, including HIV/AIDS, malaria, fistulas, breast cancer and more.
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5. Parenting for Justice – Changing systematic injustices towards women begins with teaching children a different way. UWD encourage parenting that teaches young women to respect themselves as children of God and teaches young boys to respect women. 6. Women in Ministry – Discrimination against women in ministry, in the workplace and in society in general plagues women around the world. Through bible studies, UWD shows the love God has for women throughout the bible and the special care Jesus showed in his ministry to women. UWD has had a significant impact in changing the lives of girls and women in Honduras, Star Mountain Israel, Peru, Zambia, Uganda, Jamaica, Nepal and Tanzania. If you would like to support any of these projects that are improving the lives of women around the world please contact Patricia Garner at unitywomen2011@gmail.com. Mexico Mission – Robert and Anne Thiessen: The Thiessen’s have spent the last 26 years in the mission fields of Mexico ministering to indigenous people who have been forgotten in their own country. The Thiessen’s provide pastoral care for the lay pastors in their mission area. Since there is no seminary that focuses on how to minister to indigenous people Anne has enrolled in an online University course which focuses on reaching unreached people. She studies the lessons and uses social media to transmit to missionaries in the field. She also provides a platform for wives of Mexican missionaries to reach the indigenous people in their own language. This accomplishes a dual purpose because the society is patriarchal and she would set an example for how women can be an integral part of the mission. Robert and
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Anne provide pastoral instructions for indigenous lay pastors so they can work within their own people.
• June 2018 contributions were $2,875.67 (this includes $2000 donation for local missions from the Women’s Fellowship) • Disbursements for June were - Allen Iobst Business meeting: Ministry $500, Alaska Bible Seminary May 2018 minutes were approved by members $500, City With Dwellings $1000, two present. counselors and one camper from Jamaica Province $900, Evie Blum $300, Laura The missions committee will be hosting a Long $300 (approved by email). Disbursefundraising Salmon dinner (Alaskan Salmon) ment from the Women’s Fellowship $2000 on October 13, 2018 for Alaska Bible Semidonation – HOPE $500 and NC Diaper nary. All congregations are invited. Bank $500. • Disbursement for July – the committee Virgin Islands mission trip – Four mission trips approved $2010 to Kevin and Charity with teams of 5 to 6 are scheduled for July 25 Manous ministry – August 1, August 1-8, 8 – 15 and 15 – 22 to build three classrooms on the first floor of the Meeting and speaker schedule: school building on St. Thomas that suffered August 12, 2018 – Major Stan Colbert significant damage during the hurricane last Salvation Army year. The estimated cost of the trip per person is approximately $900 of which BWM will Mission moment schedule: reimburse $500. August 12, 2018 Youth who attended camp in Cuba Two counselors (Oneil Clarke and Ricardo Malcolm) and one camper (Jaleel Panther) are Prayer list at Laurel Ridge this week for Sr. High camp. • All affected by Hurricane Irma and Maria They will be at NPMC worship service on • Kevin and Charity Manous with Campus Sunday July 15, 2018. Crusade • Michael Tesh with Ray of Hope Pat Jarvis led a youth leader’s workshop with Orphanage Evie Blum and Laura Long in Cuba for approximately 50 youth leaders and youths. The The next meeting will be August 12, 2018 youth leaders were also given supplies and Spanish language skits to work with their church groups. This was very successful, Therefore go and make disciples of all and appreciated by the Moravian church in nations, baptizing them in the name of Cuba. the Father and of the Son and of the Income and disbursements: • July 2018 beginning balance $13,109.95 plus $1000 balance from the Women’s Fellowship donation.
Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” ~Matthew 28:19-20
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August Birthdays 1 Jackson Beaver 1 Jessica Beaver 1 Marilou Bradley 1 Craig LaMontagne 1 Chris Underdal 2 Evelyn Barber 2 Mearyles Barton 2 Andrew Flynt 2 Katie Flynt 2 Matt Jones 2 Beckett Koontz 2 Richard Lee 2 Krystal Matlock 2 Marie Rodden 3 Shannon Koontz 3 Victor Pauca 3 MacKenzie Smith 4 Sherri Holloway 4 Easton Pransky 4 Kathy Shores 4 Ava Troxler 5 Kay Adams 5 Fay Weavil 6 Kenneth Hedrick Sr. 6 Milynda Kelley 7 Betsy Beck 7 Stephen Duggins 7 Julieanne Hanes 7 Abby Langston 7 Andrea Williams 8 Susan Geis 8 Nelson Kelly 8 William Smith 8 Ashley Stanfield 9 Fred Barringer Jr. 9 Sue Crater 10 Donna Cox 10 Molly Johnson 10 Aubrey Prevette 10 William Scales 10 Harrison Touby
10 Kay Windsor 11 Tripp Chrysson 11 Wendy Dinkins 11 Doug Gerringer 11 Heather Mash 11 Nicholas Price 11 Andrew Underdal 12 Christopher Mulholland 12 Jerry Shiffert 12 Lucas Thore 13 Sonja Bell 13 Madelynn Carter 13 Adam Fernbach 13 Alexa Panzano 13 Donald Rabon 13 Ronald Rabon 13 Morgan Rothrock 14 Penny Martin 15 Hayden Chamberlain 15 Becki Fulton 15 Donald Motsinger 16 Edrie Brunt 16 Chris Grubbs 16 Stella Key 16 Ron Tedder 16 Michael Walters 17 Darla Bonnett 17 Bet Ellis 17 Jane Fowler 17 Charlie Mock 18 Alex Andrews 18 Robert Chamberlain 18 Molly MacReynolds 18 Stan Tedder 19 Penelope Cole 19 Cohen Hoover 20 Marvin Hansley 20 William Hayden 20 Tracy Jackson 20 Ryan McSwain 20 Holden Walter 21 Cynthia Adams
21 Libby Brown 22 Elaine Bauer 22 Chase Bodoh 22 Norma Nail 22 Charlie Rocha 23 Kyle Adams 23 Cinda Alexander 23 Ross Ketner 23 Hoyle Koontz 23 Susie Tickle 23 Brad Underdal 23 Tom Williams 24 Luke Jackson 24 Martha Ridings 24 Carol Stigall 25 Nick Chrysson 26 Adrea Cox 26 Pattie Dowell 27 Tricia Carter 27 Kevin Crooks 27 Clyde Manning 27 A.C. Quate 27 Zachary Runge 27 Camille Simmons 28 Larry Craver 28 Steve Foltz 28 Lori Kelly 28 Edward Koment Jr. 28 Katherine Muto 28 Mary Self 28 Laura Veale 28 Walt Vogler 29 Gay Denny 29 Collin Granger 29 Chloe Krafft 29 Ed Poindexter 29 Tim Reynolds 29 Tony Walters 29 Richard Weavil 30 Bill Bigham 30 Sallie Davis 30 Lillian Hauser 30 Sue Jones
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September Birthdays 1 Roger Gough 1 Joe Hege 1 Jaxon Parks 1 Ron Williams 2 Justin Fowler 2 Buddy Hill 2 Betty Morton-King 2 Patsy Nifong 2 Melissa Ward 2 Alder Williams 3 Denise Fulton 4 Kathy Mabe 5 Mike Windsor 6 Dedra Chamberlain 7 Patricia Bennett 7 Chloe Rogers 8 Geegee Flynt 8 Renee Teague 8 Ryan Weisner 9 Alex Ferreira 9 George Starling 10 Paul Edmond 10 Stephen Kirkman 11 Carol Grant 11 Joyce Lott 11 Nell Rogers 11 Earl Wall 12 Austin Barber 12 Morgan Lovelace 12 Jesse Nifong 12 Arnold Roope 12 Matthew Southard 12 Sue Transou 12 Tim Ward 13 Linda Bovender 13 Stella Chamberlain
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17 Phillip Denny 17 Penelope Dullaghan 17 Gloria Whisenhunt 18 Tony Andrews 19 Ron Vogler 19 Paul Williams 19 Aaron Windsor 20 Edyth Anne Berry 20 Caroline Bolen 21 DeNeille Atwood 21 Faith Fleming 21 Constance Linville 21 Shelley Pfeffer 22 Sarah Barber 22 Kenzie Crotts 22 April Greenwood
Antiques Road Show... Coming to New Philly
22 Donna Griffin 22 Nikki Martin 22 Hannah Ross 22 Lori Starling 22 Lisa Sutcliffe 23 Michael Crotts 23 Mark Idol 24 Khloe Cox 24 Stefanie Gray 24 Linda Jones 24 Matthew Wood 25 Toni Boyle 25 Katie Gentry 25 Ben Hoover 25 Bill Sparks 26 Donna Chadwick
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your living room mantle that important family heirloom that you treasure? Perhaps there’s a toy that you played with as a child and you’d like to tell us its story. Maybe you’re a collecThe Funtastics will once again kick off their tor, of things rare and valuable, or as charming fall programming with their own version of the as kitchen utensils! popular program, Antiques Road Show. Last year’s event was the most well attended of any Come and be a part of a fun morning where Funtastics program ever, so this is one to mark you’ll learn a little more about each other and on your calendar. what makes us tick. Just be prepared to tell us about your “antique” in about 1-2 minThere were an extraordinary and fascinating utes. Remember, the Funtastics are open to variety of items presented for the first Funtasall adults who are interesting in fellowship and tics Antiques Road Show. Among the more fun. Please join us on Thursday, September than 40 items on display were an early 19th 13th at 9:30 a.m. in the Banquet Room for cofcentury sampler; a handkerchief from the early fee, the “show” and lunch. 20th century given as a token of affection between a man and the woman he hoped would become his wife (didn’t happen!); a collection of Gone With the Wind memorabilia; a football jersey from a WFU star player; and a “Decoder” ring from the 1930’s. What will you share at this year’s event? Will you rummage through your attic to unearth that obscure item you’ve always wanted to know more about? Or, will you pluck from
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Love of Bell Ringing
for an hour each week with people who are counting just as hard as I am is what makes it The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love. Psalms119:64 one of the most fun parts of my week. “O God of splendid surprises, we never imagined that we would be so captivated by bells. Yet as we anticipate with eager delight their shining presence, their weight resting in our hands, as we grasp their sturdy handles, we marvel that with a simple swing of the arm and a snap of the wrist - our bells come alive. Each with its own pure tone, to be made loud or soft, damped by table or thumb, swung and swirled in the air. We treasure these miraculous moments when eye and ear, arm and wrist, brain and bell connect. Then, with breathless beauty, the syllables of our wordless prayer float from our bells and fill the silent space with your ineffable presence and peace.” From “Ringing True” by Linda Stahelin Highlighting one of our new ringers from the 2017/2018 Bells of Joy season: Rev. Michael Crane. In Michael’s own words: “I play some of the larger bells e.g. G3/A3/G#3/Ab3 - all bass clef. My introduction to music came through learning to play the clarinet (treble clef) in fourth grade. I’ve never played piano, never learned the bass clef. I don’t dance because I don’t “feel” the music the way people who dance do. But, because I can count and see colors, know my right hand from my left, and love music, I was a good candidate for learning to play bells and you probably are too. If you have ever really watched the bell choir play, you have seen a group of people concentrating harder than you’ve ever seen any other group concentrate. I knew that if I was going to be able to play bells I would have to concentrate just like that. This act of concentration
I played bells (treble clef) with a very small bell choir at the church I pastored in Connecticut. It was not the best experience. Our director in Connecticut basically just helped us count and stay together. Terri, our New Philly director, does so much more, running a rehearsal that optimizes our ability to master a piece of music for presentation in worship. Beyond that, she will come early to work with any of us on our particular part of the piece of music we are preparing. Last year about this same time, I told Terri I would try playing for a year and if I didn’t feel it was working out, or if she felt I wasn’t helping the choir, she could tell me, and I would bow out. Well, she hasn’t kicked me out, and I’m having a great time learning to play bells with some of the hardest counting and concentrating people at New Philadelphia Moravian Church.” Thank you, Michael, for sharing your experience as a new ringer this past season with the NP Bells of Joy. You have been a fantastic welcomed addition to the bell choir! If anyone is interested in learning to ring bells as a beginner or an advanced ringer, please feel free to reach out to me via phone 336-998-4160 or email: taqueen@yadtel.net See all of you soon as we begin the fall season of providing music for worship at the end of August. Joyfully yours, Terri Queen New Philadelphia Handbell Director
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Financial Report & Attendance As of June 2018 Annual budget ������������������������������������� $1,010.990 Expenses to date ������������������������������������ $489,428 Income to date ��������������������������������������� $447,236 Shortage to date ������������������������������������������ $42,192 Disbursed in month Boy Scouts................................................... $500 Building|Equipment Repairs..................... $1,711 Christian Education|Youth....................... $1,035 Cleaning Expenses.................................... $3,870 Grounds................................................... $1,415 Hospitality|Connections.............................. $491 Kitchen|Custodian Supplies......................... $349 Library..........................................................$30 Office Expenses........................................ $2,258 Pastoral Staff-Salary, Travel, Housing Pension, Ins............................................ $16,746 Provincial Contribution........................... $16,662 Security....................................................... $720 Staff-Salaries, Social Security, Ins............. $26,370 Utilities..................................................... $6,687 Total for month........................................ $82,601
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Greeters & Lock-up* Evon Crooks, Sr.* Mike Johnson Mitzi Dease Brad Pitts April Greenwood Chris Rogers Nancy Renn Ron Tedder Joe Jarvis Ron Vogler Tina Spach Tim Ward Bob MacReynolds Smitty Welborn Alan Barber Paul Williams Beth Byrd Becky Beauchamp
Did you... q................return the keys? q.............lock the building? q............turn off the lights?
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Funds Anne Chadwick Band Fund ��������� $10,077 Band Fund ������������������������������������� $5,375 Bells of Joy ������������������������������������ $2,180 Benevolences ��������������������������������� $9,321 Building Fund ������������������������������ $51,626 Bus Fund ��������������������������������������� $2,025 Capital Improvements ������������������ $23,240 Elizabeth Windsor Scholarship Fund ������������������������� $24,579 Flower Fund/Poinsettia ����������������� $1,500 Iobst-Gray Missions Fund ������������ $14,109 Lamb Ministry ������������������������������� $1,071 Laurel Ridge Projects Fund ������������ $8,000 Lewis Ministerial Student Aid Fund �������������������������� $5,200 Music Fund �������������������������������������� $774 Open Door Outreach ��������������������� $2,803 Youth Fund ��������������������������������� $14,023 Youth Missions Fund ��������������������� $4,495 Sunday School 6-3 166 6-10 168 6-17 180 6-24 204
Worship 216 151 215 114 219 148 190 135
7-1 7-8 7-15 7-22
176 200 194 177
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
188 178 187 181
131 115 159 121
Sound Technicians** 1st Service 2nd Service Mike Crotts Valerie Crane Mike Crotts Valerie Crane Mike Crotts Aaron Prevette Mike Crotts Aaron Prevette Mike Crotts Aaron Prevette
New Philadelphia Moravian Church August|September 2018
Group
Contact
Phone
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Adult Sunday School
Evie Blum
336-765-2331 ext. 307 evie@newphilly.org
Band
David Teague
828-550-2715
teague2974@att.net
Baptism
Any Pastor| Rachel Weavil
336-765-2331
rachel@newphilly.org
Bells
Terri Queen
336-998-4160
taqueen@yadtel.net
Steve Gray
336-998-7752
spgray@yadtel.net
Evie Blum
336-765-2331 ext 307
evie@newphilly.org
Facilities
Jerry Bumgardner
336-765-2331 ext. 313 jerryb@newphilly.org
Giving or Gifts
Donna Wright
336-765-2331 ext. 302 donna@newphilly.org
Joining the Church
Any Pastor| Rachel Weavil
336-765-2331
rachel@newphilly.org
Miscellaneous Questions
Rachel Weavil
336-765-2331
rachel@newphilly.org
Men’s Fellowship
Joe Moore
336-765-2331 ext. 304 joe@newphilly.org
New Philly Kids
Evie Blum
336-765-2331 ext. 307 evie@newphilly.org
Newsletter
Rachel Weavil
336-765-2331
Open Door Lunch
Clyde Manning
336-765-2331 ext. 306 clyde@newphilly.org
Pastoral Care|Visits
Any Pastor| Clyde Manning
336-765-2331 ext. 306 clyde@newphilly.org
Preschool
Heather Mash
336-768-4844
director@newphillypreschool.org
Schedule Building
Rachel Weavil
336-765-2331
rachel@newphilly.org
Weddings
Any Pastor
336-765-2331
info@newphilly.org
Women’s Fellowship
Rachel Weavil
336-765-2331
rachel@newphilly.org
Middle High Youth
Erin Key
erin@newphilly.org
Senior High Youth
Ross McNeil
ross@newphilly.org
Beracah|Chancel Choirs Children’s Sunday School
rachel@newphilly.org