New Philadelphia News Across the Pastor’s Desk A person recently asked me what Paul meant when he talked about “circumcision of the heart.” To answer that question we must look at the history of circumcision as the sign of the covenant God made with Israel. In Genesis 17 God gave circumcision to Abraham and his descendants as the sign of the Covenant God made with him. Abraham was circumcised at the age of 90, and all his descendants after him. In Exodus 4:24f after Moses’s wonderful performance before Pharaoh, God almost killed Moses because he had failed to circumcise his own son. The life of Moses was spared only after his wife, Zipporah, performed the deed for him. To most Jews, circumcision was the most sacred of rights, the very symbol of their relationship to God and their nationhood. There is a powerful scene in James A. Michner’s book, “The Source,” in which a Jewish father, Jehubabel sees his son Menelaus naked in a Greek athletic contest. It is bad enough that Menelaus is naked--something forbidden by the Law; but he has also had his circumcision reversed, which is an excruciatingly painful process, so painful in fact that it caused some who had undergone it to commit suicide rather than bear the pain of it. And this exhibition by Menelaus takes place at a time when Jews have been denied the right to circumcise their children in accordance with the Law. As he sees his son so disgraced, Jehubabel remembers the word of YHWH through Moses: “And the uncircumcised man child whose flesh of his foreskin is not circumcised, that soul shall be cut off from his people; he hath broken my covenant …” Almost without thinking Jehubabel grabs a cane with a knob at the end and strikes his son Menelaus a blow, knocking him to the ground, and eventually killing him. I realized this is just a novel, but Michner’s historical research is impeccable. In the period he describes, the scene is well within the realm of possibility. Suffice it to say that circumcision was the foundation of
Israel’s covenant with God, without which, one lost all standing before God. Now consider that the first Christians were mostly Jews, and they were already circumcised. Then the second wave of believers came along, and many of them were gentiles, non-Jews, and the men and boys among them had never been circumcised. This created quite a controversy. Was it possible to become a Christian (and receive baptism) without first becoming a Jew (and receiving circumcision). Remember, Jesus the Jewish Christians were convinced that Jesus was the Messiah, or king of Israel. According to Acts 15, the first apostolic council decided to allow gentiles to become Christians without first becoming Jews. In retrospect this action was extraordinarily farsighted. Today there are roughly 20 million Jews in the world, and 2 Billion Christians, a figure almost exactly 1,000,000 time as large. What if the council had not dared to make this bold stand? Perhaps you know the rest of the story. There was unrest in the church. Some continued to insist upon circumcision (Galatians 5:11, etc.) while St. Paul, the apostle to the gentiles and his disciples compared baptism to circumcision (Col. 2:11-15) implying that baptism had become far more important in the eyes of Christians, and eventually Paul expressed the idea that circumcision of the flesh, once something so critical to the heart and soul of Judaism, now had no value at all, but had given place to “circumcision of the heart.” Thus, in Romans 2:28-29 St. Paul writes: 28 For he is not a real Jew who is one outwardly, nor is true circumcision something external and physical. 29 He is a Jew who is one inwardly, and real circumcision is a matter of the heart, spiritual and not literal. His praise is not from men but from God. What then is circumcision of the heart? It is nothing less than submission to God, and acceptance of the New Covenant he has made with humankind in person of Jesus Christ. Christians believe that the prophet Jeremiah prophesied this radical change when he wrote: 31 “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house
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of Judah, 32 not like the covenant which I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant which they broke, though I was their husband, says the Lord. 33 But this is the covenant which I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord:I will put my law within them, and I will write it upon their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 34 And no longer shall each man teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying,” Know the Lord, ‘for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord; for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” (Jeremiah 31:31-34 RSV) No doubt St. Paul had this prophecy of Jeremiah in mind when he wrote about “circumcision of the heart.” The law is no longer symbolized by an alteration of the human body. It is made a reality by the alteration of the human heart. The Pastor _______________________________
Page 2 children are food insecure. Which means they are not sure when they will be able to eat again. HOPE meets the need on weekends when children and poor families do not have access to food. Grocery stores are not in the poor sections of town like where I live. Junk food from convenience stores is what the children may get. Probably one of the most disheartening comments I heard when we began helping HOPE was a young girl who told me she was so excited about getting back to school “...because she gets breakfast and lunch every day during the school week....” If you are unfamiliar with HOPE or the Inklings Sunday School Class at New Philadelphia Moravian please follow this link HOPEWS.org or email or call me George Troxler at 336-768-0588. Our Missions Committee will have Marty and Ben Tennille (HOPE founders) at our May 8 meeting at 5:00 PM. Join us in the Banquet room of the Fellowship Hall for a lesson in our local mission needs. -- George Troxler
Lenten Devotion Guide in Production
I can not think of a better way to show your LOVE than to join us Sunday February 14, 2016 beginning at 12:15 PM at 505 Deacon Blvd. here in WinstonSalem. We will load bagged lunches and bagged produce into a Truck and Van to feed the hungry in our community. We need a minimum of 6-7 bodies and the more the better. Families, especially children are welcomed. We will carpool and follow the HOPE van and truck to various stops around Winston-Salem. Your job will be complete by 3:30-4:00 PM and you will be filled with the Love from children who you just made a difference in their lives. Winston-Salem has the shameful distinction of being one of the worst places in our country for not meeting the needs of those that are hungry. 1 in 4 (21.6%) of
For the fourth consecutive year, a Devotion Guide is being produced to accompany our journeys through the Lenten season. Forty-seven authors from within the New Philadelphia congregation have reflected on scripture passages from the Moravian Daily Text, beginning with Ash Wednesday on February 10th and ending on Easter Sunday, March 27th. Using the theme, Jesus Loves Me, children in the NPMC Preschool have produced artwork to accompany the devotions. One thousand copies of the Guide are being printed and will be available on Sunday, February 7th. The Lenten Devotion Guide brings a daily focus to our spiritual lives during this important season and is also a wonderful way to share our faith with others. It remains free of charge. Start thinking of ways you can help distribute this booklet here in our community so that others may enjoy an especially meaningful Lenten Season.
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Book Club Resumes! The Southern Literature Book Club resumes on Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m. with a discussion of Doris Betts’ Souls Raised from the Dead. We’ll meet in the parlor and be led by Kay Windsor. Come, join us! The Southern Literature Book Club returns in 2016 with monthly meetings through June. Held in the parlor at 7:00 pm., the discussions are led by Kay Windsor. The remaining books are: • Thursday, February 25: The Confessions of Nat Turner, by William Styron. The NY Times describes the Pulitzer Prize-winning work this way: “It is one of those rare books that show us our American past, our present — ourselves — is a dazzling shaft of light…A triumph.” • Thursday, March 17:Raney, by Clyde Edgerton. The marriage of a young North Carolina Free Will Baptist to a more liberal Episcopalian from Atlanta offers clashes over many social issues, but the author allows both characters a voice, and they find some common ground. • Thursday, April 28:Absalom, Absalom!, by William Faulkner. In 2009, a panel of judges called this the best Southern novel of all time. The title refers to the Biblical story of Absalom, a son of David who rebelled against his father and who was killed by David’s general Joab in violation of David’s order to deal gently with his son, causing heartbreak to David. • Thursday, May 26: Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston. A true literary wonder, Hurston’s masterwork remains as relevant and affecting today as when it was first published — perhaps the most widely read and highly regarded novel in the entire canon of African American literature. June (Date TBD): Everything That Rises Must Converge, by Flannery O’Connor. The title refers to a work by the French philosopher Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, “Omega Point”: “Remain true to yourself, but move ever upward toward greater consciousness and greater love! At the summit you will find yourselves united with all those who, from every direction, have made the same ascent. For everything that rises must converge.” Come and join us for any of the meetings that your schedule allows!
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Laurel Ridge Highlights Here are some key dates to remember as we begin 2016. • February 13 & 14 Valentine’s Get-A-Away • February 19-21 Moravian Music on the Mountain • March 28-30 Pastor/DCE & Spouse Retreat (Option 1) Valentine’s Get-A-Way ~ Sweetheart Retreat February is the month of Love! What better way to say “I love you” than to steal away and spend some exclusive time with your wife or husband? In the fast paced pace of everyday life, it can be difficult to put the phone down and look away from the computer screen to have a meaningful conversation or just drink a cup of coffee together and enjoy being with each other. Invest $115 to get-a-way and have a romantic date night on the mountain at Higgins Lodge February 13-14, 2016! You’ll spend an evening sharing a nice meal together and spending quality time with each other on Saturday night. Wake up with a good breakfast and enjoy time with each other on the mountain on Sunday. Take advantage of the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the local attractions to extend your time together and make this a memorable Valentine’s Day. (Option 2) Valentine’s Get-A-Way ~ Sweetheart Retreat Invest in a get-a-way and have a romantic date night on the mountain at Higgins Lodge, February 13-14, 2016! Take advantage of the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the local attractions to extend your time together and make this a memorable Valentine’s Day. Moravian Music on the Mountain Moravians from all around come together February 19-21, 2016 for a Moravian Music Weekend at Laurel Ridge! Jeff Whitsett will direct the band and Randy Gibbs will lead the chorus for a wonderful time of playing and singing. Rev. Lisa Mullen will share devotional thoughts throughout the weekend. Registration information and rates are available now online at http://moravianmusic.org/ Summer Camps Be sure to check the Laurel Ridge website to register for summer camps! All dates have been posted and you can register online.
Women's Fellowship News
New Philadelphia Moravian Church - -February 2016
One Stop Shopping
From flavoring to note cards, magnets to stars - our Women’s Fellowship has something for you. So if you need to do some baking - check with Circle 5 for flavoring! Stars ($25/$20) or car magnets ($6)? Circle 5. Note cards? Circle 2.
Fall & Christmas Decor White Elephant Sale On November 6, 2016, Women’s Fellowship is going to try something new. We are going to have a fall and Christmas Decor White Elephant Sale. For this event, we need donations of new or gently used fall and Christmas decorations. As you are going through your decorations during this season, please keep this in mind and perhaps start a collection box for items you would like to donate to this sale. We will be accepting these items a week before the sale next year. It will be a great way to de-clutter while helping Women’s Fellowship support some great causes.
Thank You! Thank you to those who came and helped with candle making this past Monday and Tuesday. After two days of hard work we have 3200 plus candles ready for our 2016 Christmas Eve lovefeasts. Please put January 16, 2017 on your calendars now to help next year!
Women’s Gathering 2016 The Women’s Gathering 2016 for all SP Moravian Women and sponsored by Yadkin View RCC is scheduled for April 9, 2016 at Clemmons Moravian. The theme for this event is “The Cherokee/Moravian Connection.” Our speakers will be the Rev. Dr. Daniel Crews, retired Moravian Archivist, and Dr. John
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Hutton, Assoc. Professor of Art at Salem College and author of the Sister Maus Book Series. Complete details for registration and event schedule will be available by February 2016.
2016 Spiritual Life Retreat This year The Right Rev. Blair Couch will be our facilitator. Dates: April 29 – May 1, at Laurel Ridge. The retreat theme this year is “Job to Jesus, Justification to Joy”. Please feel free to share this information with any Moravian sister that you think might be interested in attending. Printed posters and brochures are available at the office. We are anticipating a sold out Higgins Lodge at Laurel Ridge Camp and Conference Center, so get your registration in SOON! Registration at the Provincial Women’s Board Office today!
Women's Fellowship Circle meetings C1 4th Tues/6:30PM C5&7 2nd Tues/10AM C2 1st Tues/9:45AM C8 3rd Mon/7PM
Church Family in Care Facilities:
(Please notify the church office if there is a change in residence)
Ruby Byrd (Golden Living Retirement) Lorene Crater (Bermuda Village) Mildred Furches (Homestead Hills) 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)
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Happy Birthday 1 Michael Thrower 1 Margaret Greenwood 1 Miranda Vaden 1 Chase Whittingham 1 Sarah Stigall 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 Sam Farrar 5 Jake Zappala 6 Dorothy Self 6 Dinah Hoss 7 Elayne Green 8 Bob Cleveland 8 Harry Parrish 8 Darlene Reinhardt 8 Katie Barber 8 Leigh Ann 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
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Happy Birthday
11 Conner Spear 23 Robert Lawton 12 Faythe Landreth 23 Danielle Hoover 12 Gaylan Dull 23 Brian Renfro 12 Ryan Beaver 23 Emma High 12 Clayborne Poindexter 24 Adam Ketner 13 Melvin Holland 24 David Miller 13 Marla Sparks 25 Brook Foltz 13 Karen Howard 25 Jenni Merritt 13 Dawn Fink 25 Drew Barber 13 Asher Smith 26 Judy Gatewood 14 Brenda Wagner 26 Dick Rodden 14 Woody Clore 26 Carol Crooks 14 Amy Fox 27 Cheryl Taylor 14 Maggie Bielsky-Tucker 27 Susan Mitchell 14 Chad Ashby 27 Joseph Trotter 14 Will Corbett 27 Ashley Jané 14 Diana Green 27 Tiffany Hege 15 Charles Saylor 27 Olivia Pratapas 15 Anna Spove 28 Edith Parker 16 Scott Bauer 28 Billy Newsom Jr. 16 Michael Mock 28 Jack Porterfield III 16 Mary Renfro 29 Alisa Rothrock 17 Norma Goslen 29 Andi Underdal 18 Joshua Dull Moravian Birthday Hymn 19 Wanda Reeves With your presence, Lord, our Head and 19 James Williams Saviour, bless us all, we humbly pray; our 19 Carolyn Ross dear heavenly Father’s love and favor be our 19 Grace Kiger comfort every day. 20 Curtis Whisenhunt 20 Betsy Leonard May God’s Spirit now in each proceeding 20 Pattie Farrar favor us with his most gracious leading; thus 20 Landon Pfeffer shall we be truly blessed both in labor and in 21 Madison Lovelace rest. 22 Paula Midkiff
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Financial Report & Attendance As of December 2015 Annual budget ����������������������������������������������������� $955,588 Expenses to date ������������������������������������������������� $934,695 Income to date ���������������������������������������������������� $974,560 Overage to date �������������������������������������������������������� $39,865 Disbursed in month Pastoral Staff-Salary, Travel, Housing, Pension, Ins. ����������������������������������������������������$8,904 Staff-Salaries, Soc. Sec. Ins. ���������������������������� $36,642 Christian Education/Youth ������������������������������$2,018 Lovefeast/Communion ������������������������������������$2,449 Nursery �����������������������������������������������������������$1,047 Library ����������������������������������������������������� $335 credit Office Expenses �����������������������������������������������$2,907 Hospitality..........................................................$370 Cleaning Expenses �������������������������������������������$3,362 Grounds ����������������������������������������������������������$3,000 Building/Equipment Repairs ����������������������������$1,638 Utilities ������������������������������������������������������������$7,092 Insurance �������������������������������������������������� $400 credit Kitchen/Custodial Supplies ��������������������������������$588 Provincial Contributions �������������������������������� $17,001 Evangelism ���������������������������������������������������������$163 Total for month ���������������������������������������������� $86,446
Sunday School
1st
2nd
3-Jan
226
234
161
10-Jan
231
255
179
17-Jan
164
168
121
24-Jan
Snow Day - Church Canceled
31-Jan
Not available at time of print Nursery 1st Service
2nd Service
Jennifer - coordinator **Greeters 7-Feb
Bruce Bradley*
Paul Williams
14-Feb
David Stanfield*
Jerry Carter
21-Feb
Brad Underdal*
Jerry Taylor
28-Feb
Judy Cline*
Tim Adams
Names with * are responsible for Lock-Up
Funds Building ��������������������������������������������������������������$51,476 Iobst-Gray Missions Fund �����������������������������������$28,304 Benevolences ������������������������������������������������������� $3,027 Bus ��������������������������������������������������������������������� $2,252 Band.............................................. ���������������� ......$2,409 Music ��������������������������������������������������������������������� $110 Elizabeth Windsor ��������������������������������������������� $23,392 Lewis Ministerial Student Aid Fund... ������������������ $5,180 Anne Chadwick Band Fund.......... �����������������.....$10,162 Capital Improvements................. �������������������.....$66,718 Bells of Joy ���������������������������������������������������������� $1,085 Laurels Cabin & Lodge ���������������������������������������� $6,106
PLEASE Remember to Lock Up after Your Event!
Worship
Sound Technicians 1st Service 1st Sun.
Mike Crotts
2nd Service Sam Farrar
2nd Sun. Mike Crotts
Brad Underdal
3rd Sun. Mike Crotts
Aaron Prevette
4th Sun. Mike Crotts
Aaron Prevette
5 Sun. Mike Crotts
Aaron Prevette
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**Elders and Trustees and Sound Technicians: If you are unable to fulfill your Greeting, Lock-up, or Sound assignment responsibility, please work together to find coverage.
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Moravian Church in America Southern Province Days of Prayer 2016
Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2016 HOME MORAVIAN CHURCH The Reverend Dr. Dianne Lipsett, Professor of Religion, Salem College 10:00 AM Coffee Hour 10:45 Music 11:00 AM Worship, Nursery Provided Sunday, February 14, 2016 CHRIST MORAVIAN CHURCH The Reverend Dr. Nola Knouse 2:00 PM Lovefeast, Nursery Provided Wednesday, February 17, 2016 TRINITY MORAVIAN CHURCH The Reverend Judy Knopf 11:00 AM Worship Luncheon following Wednesday, February, 24, 2016 ARDMORE MORAVIAN CHURCH Dr. Robert Shackleford, President, Randolph Comm. College 9:45 AM-Coffee Hour 10:45 AM- Music 11:00 AM- Worship, Nursery provided
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Sunday, February 28, 2016 CALVARY MORAVIAN CHURCH Fran Saylor, Candidate for Ministry in the Moravian Church 1:45-2:45- Coffee and heavy Hors D’oeuvres 3:00- Worship Service, Nursery Provided Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Fries Memorial Moravian Church Angelica Regaldo, Student at Wake Forest Divinity School 10:00 AM Coffee 11:00 AM Worship, Nursery Provided Wednesday, March 9, 2016 FAIRVIEW MORAVIAN CHURCH The Reverend John D. Rights 10:45 AM Music 11:00 AM Worship with Communion, Nursery Provided Luncheon following Wednesday, March 16, 2016 KONNOAK HILLS MORAVIAN The Reverend Ramona Prestwood 11:00 AM Lovefeast March 20, Palm Sunday March 25, Good Friday March 27, Easter Published by Provincial Women’s Board
Save the Date! Saturday, February 13th 5:00pm8:00pm. Sponsored by New Philadelphia Preschool. Parents of children 1 year old through 5th grade are invited to participate in an evening out while we play with your children! $25.00 per child; $35.00 for two; $55.00 for three. Price includes Pizza, snack, and lots of fun activities! Please RSVP by Thursday, February 11th.
Save the Date!
New Phildelphia Preschool invites you to participate in our spring children’s clothing sale, March 11 & 12, 2016.
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Youth news
Holy Week Schedule
Senior High just set dates to go on their mission trip to Alaska! We are currently are planning on taking two work teams to the seminary in Bethel from 6/307/10 and 7/7-7/17. The youth have been working hard to meet their participating requirements in and around the church and are getting ready to gear up for several fundraisers on the horizon. We would like to go ahead and thank the church for their continued support of the youth program. If anyone would like to be added to the senior high youth e-mail list feel free to e-mail me at RMcNeil513@gmail.com. There are a many fun and exciting events coming up so be sure not to miss out.
Join in reading and reflection on Jesus’ movement from triumphal entry to the tomb as we prepare for the joy of the empty tomb on Easter. We will continue to expand our reading services this year to include several voices sharing the narrative of this week in creative ways. Give the movement through this journey a try this year! • Palm Sunday Sunday, March 20, 9AM & 11:10AM
City with Dwellings The New Year and cold temperatures are keeping the Augsburg site full in the evenings. Numbers have increased, so goodie bags for 25 and dinner for 30! Remember, you can sign up for opportunities to volunteer through March 31 at www. citywithdwellings.org; go to “our shelters”, select Augsburg, click on the Volunteer Spot button to select a date and task.
Women’s Bible Study Breathe: Making Room for the Sabbath With a jam-packed life, what’s missing is space—space for God to speak, room for you to hear. It’s time to set aside the activities and busyness that swallows up rest and peace. Come discover Sabbath margin—the boundary God enables us to put around things we enjoy so that we never become slaves again. Join in 5 weeks of study on Monday mornings or Thursday evenings in the Banquet Room. • Morning Option begins Monday, February 8th at 10:30am • Evening Option begins Thursday, February 11th at 6:30pm For questions or to sign up, please contact Christy Clore at christy@newphilly.org or 765-2331; or Grace Shutt, who will be leading the studies, at gvshutt@gmail.com or 765-4506.
• Holy Week Readings Monday, March 21, 7PM Tuesday, March 22, 7PM • Maundy Thursday Communion & Readings Thursday, March 24, 7PM • Good Friday Communion Friday, March 25, 3PM • Good Friday Lovefeast Friday, March 25, 7PM • Easter Worship Sunday, March 27, 10:30AM (no Sunday School) Parents are asked to gather their children from the nursery prior to the Easter Liturgy so we may all worship together as a complete congregation. • Easter Morning Liturgy Sunday, March 27, 11:30 AM (Begins at the front of the church and processes to God’s Acre.) Remember to bring fresh flowers and greenery on Easter morning. A large wooden cross, wrapped in wire, will be in the sanctuary. Come early and arrange your natural spring bouquet on the cross before worship.
Save the Date!
Easter Egg Hunt - March 26 10am-12noon Join us as we hunt eggs, visit the Bunny, and share in lots of activities, crafts and games! Don’t forget to stop by for the Youth Sausage Biscuit/ Hot Dog Fundraiser throughout!
New Philadelphia Moravian Church - -February 2016
2016 Lenten Program
another, opens us to the experience of God’s grace and the doing of God’s word, and forms us into the Body of Christ. Through experiences and conversation, we’ll explore possible ways that worship can fill us with warmth, graciousness, belonging and inspiration. Share in Subway sandwich options for this evening’s meal!
Ash Wednesday Communion - February 10 6am - 12noon - 6pm Join us for a simple and brief service of Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes at one of these 3 opportunities.
Bearing Fruit 4 Sundays • 4 Topics Practices of Fruitful Congregations 4-6pm each evening, including meal fellowship February 21 Radical Hospitality WFU Office of Jewish Life How can hospitality be radical? It can exceed expectations, ask us to give the utmost of ourselves to offer invitation. Our acts of hospitality offer the liberation and freedom found in the love of God. To help us experience this call to hospitality, everyone is invited to partake in a Passover Seder. The Passover offers us a glimpse into the life of Jesus and demonstrates God’s commitment to the wellbeing of all God’s children expressed through it. What might we learn about keeping the door open in welcome? ** RSVP required for Meal Preparations and Table set-up ** February 28 Extravagant Generosity Crisis Control Ministries What is generosity? We are called to a readiness, a fullness of giving - but what most might be gained in our giving? Join us as we experience a simulation of what life may be for many in our community, so we better understand the depth and breadth of our community’s reality. Volunteers from around our community will join us to present the Crisis Control Poverty Simulation. We’ll share in a pot-luck meal fellowship for Dinner, bring your favorite comfort foods! ** RSVP required for Event Prep, as it is tailored especially for us ** March 6 Passionate Worship The Rev. David Guthrie Worship at its best connects people with God and one
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March 13 Risk-taking Mission & Service The Rt. Rev. Sam Gray God’s process of forming disciples happens through our practice of Christ’s compassion, mercy and justice with others. Join in this time of thinking about our gifts and skills and how they can be shared to meet the needs of compassion, mercy and justice in our world. Share in a pizza & salad dinner for this evening’s meal! New Philly Kids - Passport to Paul! Our Kindergarten - 5th graders Lenten Journey Children are invited to participate fully in the Seder meal on Feb 21. For the Sessions on Feb 28, Mar 6, Mar 13, Children will gather in the Discovery Classroom.We’ll be learning about Paul and the many places he visited during his call and missionary journeys through story, games and activities. Youth Fellowship Youth Fellowship is invited to join with everyone for the Seder meal on Feb 21. For the Sessions on Feb 28, Mar 6, Mar 13, youth will gather in the Youth Building unless otherwise announced.
Please RSVP for Lenten Program events, for 2/21 by 2/15 and 2/28 by 2/22, by calling the Church Office or emailing Rachel rachel@ newphilly.org Save the Date! - VBS 2016
Monday, July 25 - Thursday, July 28 9am-12noon
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Open Door Lunch
Wednesday, February 3 at 11:30AM Our featured ministry will be Sunnyside Ministry, which needs our support even more in these cold, winter months. Come and enjoy a great meal, good fellowship and an opportunity to learn how Sunnyside is making life better for those struggling most in our community.
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Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Simply faith, food & fellowship... Friday, February 5 at 7AM
Our next breakfast takes place Friday, February 5 at 7am in the banquet room. Join us as we receive a report from our Cuba Mission Team. Here’s what you’ll find in this month’s newsletter: Holy Week Easter Save the Dates Women’s Fellowship News ...and much more!
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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 Office Hours: Phone: Fax:
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Christy Clore ext 303 Director of Christian Ed.
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Nann Phillips ext 316 Direct Line 336-768-4844 Preschool Director
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