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serving humanity, we serve our Lord.
Moravian Identity Unity Standing Committee on Theology
Ecumenical
The brief statement is intended to make the Moravian Identity more readily transparent to our friends and neighbors. The official theology of the Moravian Church is found in “The Ground of the Unity,” and our motto continues to determine our conduct with one another, and with all other members of Christ’s church: “In essentials unity, in nonessentials liberty and in all things love.” The Moravian Church is: Christ Centered With the whole of Christendom, we worship the Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that God revealed God´s Self once for all in Jesus Christ. As the scripture says, `The word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth, and we have beheld his Glory, as of the Only Son who is in the bosom of the Father.´ We believe that God has redeemed us with the whole of humanity by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord, who has not left us alone or without comfort, but by the power of the Holy Spirit is present with us in Word and Sacrament, calls us to follow Him, forms us into His body the Church, and sends us into the world to witness to the faith, love, and hope that is ours in Him. Missional We believe that the Son of God, Jesus Christ, humbled himself, and came into the world to become one with humanity in our suffering. As the scripture says, ”He came not to be served but to serve.” Therefore we seek not only to proclaim the Good News of God´s grace, the forgiveness of sins, and the hope of life Eternal to those who are without God and without hope in the world, but to serve all humanity, great and small, not just in Word but also in action, believing the word of the Lord that he is present in those who are in need, whether that need be physical or spiritual. As he has said, “In as much as you have done it unto one of the least of these, you have done it unto me.” In
The Moravian church has felt called to ecumenical witness from the earliest days of our renewed Unity. Jesus prayed that all who follow Him might be one, as He is one with the Father, so that the world might know that he came from the Father. Confessing our own imperfection and brokenness, we believe it is the Lord’s will that all denominations and individuals should seek unity in Him, and in the one Church which is his body, with zeal and love. We recognize that the various denominations have received a variety of gifts, and it is our desire that we may participate with them in an exchange of these gifts, serve our Lord with them as equal partners, and rejoice together in the riches of the love of God, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Relational Without denying the differences between those who are one in the Lord, whether geographic, political, racial, sexual, or theological, we believe that our relationship with Christ defines our relationships with one another: We love because he first loved us. We forgive one another because God in Christ has forgiven us. As a community of believers, believing ourselves to be brothers and sisters in Him, we seek to discern God´s will together, that we might serve our Lord, one another, and all the people of this world, as we go forward with joy, looking to the appearance of the great God and Saviour, of us, Jesus Christ. Each time we share in the elements of the Holy Communion we proclaim our relationship to him, and to one another, as Sinners redeemed by his love, and as fellow citizens with him in the heavenly kingdom. As often as we eat the bread, and drink the cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death, “Until he comes!” Finis These Core Values were adopted by the Unity Board which is the governing body of the Moravian Church Worldwide.
New Philadelphia Moravian Church - July 2015
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New Philadelphia V BS July 20 - 23
9am - 12 noon
Ages 4 - Completion of 5th Grade
Registrations have begun to roll in and we’re getting volunteers assigned to their varying roles throughout this year’s program! We’re preparing for 120-140 children… Remember, children who will be age 4 by September 1 are included! For our rising 6th graders, your tribe will have special roles to assist the younger children with our storytelling and marketplace adventures.
We especially love our youth volunteers! If you’re finishing 6th - 12th grade, we’d love your help as an assistant tribe leader, games leader or an apprentice shopkeeper in our marketplace. You can sign up to be a volunteer via the web address above!
Here are some items we need to help make our visit to Nazareth this Summer make our imaginations soar: * EZ-Up tents (on loan) * blankets, sheets or quilts (on loan) * light grade sandpaper * old towels, washcloths or rags * terra cotta containers (on loan) * mortar & pestle sets (on loan)
* woven/wicker style laundry baskets * Loving & Enthusiastic Volunteers! If you have items you’re willing to loan or donate, drop them off in the church office or contact Christy Clore or Becky Ward. We still need a few more tribe leaders at both the Elementary and Preschool levels! In our marketplace, the shops our kids will visit are Carpentry, Dyeing, Olive Oil Goods, Bead-Making, there is also work in the Farmer’s Field or the Synagogue School to explore!
New Philadelphia Moravian Church - June 2015
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in prayer for all the travel and Summer activities Christy’s PFRRKWJ Be for our children and youth and especially for all the volunteers preparing to receive children at VBS! Corner Summer is in full swing, but there are still many opportunities to stay involved in (or get more involved in) through our many season specific programs. Seven of our children joined me for EcoCamp at Laurel Ridge, our Moravian Camp and Conference Center, from June 21-27. For children completing 3rd-5th grades, there are still 2 more opportunities for enjoying a session of Junior Camp, July 5-11 or August 9-15. A group of our Senior Highs are participating in Appalachian Service Project in a community along the Virginia-West Virginia border from July 5-11. Senior High Camp gathers at Laurel Ridge from July 12-18. Our VBS program, Hometown Nazareth, will take take place July 20-23 for children age 4 through completion of 5th grade. Children will explore the Bible narratives of Jesus’ birth, early childhood and beginning of his ministry by visiting Nazareth for the week! For more information about registration for children, volunteering or items you can contribute to support this program, please see the more detailed VBS article. Middle High Youth are encouraged to attend their session at Laurel Ridge from August 2-8 with Erin Key, our Middle High Youth Director. On August 9, the entire congregation is invited to head to Laurel Ridge for our annual time of worship, food and fellowship on the mountain. Come at 10am and enjoy the day! For those staying in Winston-Salem, worship will take place at 10am with Sunday School optional for Adult Class groupings. We’ll jump into our Fall programming beginning Sunday, September 13 with the presentation of Bibles to our 1st graders. Stay tuned for more information about this! Finally, the whole family can enjoy a weekend session of camp at Laurel Ridge together during Family Camp September 18-20. Adults are $40 each, children under 12 are $30, there is a cap of $150 per family. You can register in the same way as the Summer Camp sessions through the Laurel Ridge website, www.laurelridge. org.
Communion Preparation Class
An Early Communion Preparation Class will be offered over 2 Sundays in August, the 23rd and 30th. This class prepares children who are ages 4-8 to explore what the Lord’s Supper is and the whys and hows of our participation in this means of grace as a part of the worshipping community. This group will meet during the Sunday School hour, beginning at 10:05am in the Children’s Chapel space. Please RSVP your interest in participating to Christy as we put together this year’s group.
Laurel Ridge Congregational Worship & Potluck Sunday, August 9, 2015 10:00am – until you need to leave Activities: 10:00am – 11:00am – Fellowship & Walk to Overlook 11:00am - Worship 12:00pm – Potluck Lunch 1:00pm – Hiking, Fellowship, and unstructured activities What To Bring: One or two potluck dishes (meat, vegetable or dessert) Chair(s) for Worship Service at the Overlook Tea, lemonade, and water will be provided If you would like to ride on the church bus, please meet at the church parking lot by 8:20am for an 8:30am departure. Directions: Take Hwy 421 N. from Winston-Salem. Follow 421 N to Hwy 18 N & turn right on to Hwy 18. Laurel Ridge is located in Blue Ridge Mountains, 2 miles off Hwy 18 between N. Wilkesboro & Sparta. Turn left on Darnell Woodie Rd. (State Road 1620), travel 1 mile & look for signs to Laurel Ridge Facilities. www.laurelridge.org
New Philadelphia Moravian Church - July 2015 The youth would like to take a minute to thank the congregation for their continued support this year. In the past two months the youth have had two extremely successful fundraisers for future mission trips with the Boston Butt Sale and Luncheon. This is a testament to the congregation continuing to support the youth year in and year out. We appreciate all you do and "Thank You" for everything! Our youth program would not be what it is without a strong and supporting congregation! The senior high will be leaving for their mission trip to West Virginia on July 5th, and are looking forward to the opportunity to serve. We will be going through the organization Appalachian Service Project (or "ASP" for short). We will be
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staying in a camp in Bland County, VA, and serving the neighboring West Virginia. We will be taking twelve youth and four adults. For up to date youth information on youth gatherings please e-mail Erin Key (ErinGKey@gmail.com) for middle high updates or Ross McNeil (RMcNeil513@gmail. com) for senior high updates. Have a great summer, and thanks again! Sincerely, Erin Key-Middle High Youth Leader Ross McNeil -Senior High Youth Leader Travis Cox-Youth Committee Chair
Women’s Fellowship News Enjoy your summer! Make a note: Circle 1 and Circle 2, Circle 8 do not meet in July!
Circle Meeting Dates & Times C5 July meeting on July 10 at 10AM in the *WFCR C7 July meetin on July 14 at 1PM *Women’s Fellowship Craft Room
Local Missions Projects 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, mail clippers, lip balm.
Sew-a-Dress We will continue our Sew-a-Dress projects on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month in the Women’s Fellowship Craft Room. So mark your calendars
and join us from 9AM until 12 N. Donations of rickrack, buttons, pillowcases, etc. are always needed (collection box is in the library). Come help iron, sew and enjoy fellowship while we make dresses!
You Are Invited All interested parties are invited to join Circle 2 as they host an informative program called Navigation by Salemtown. This is a non profit program focusing on health, wellness, and maintaining independence while remaining in ones home. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 4 at 10AM and join us in the Banquet Room. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Ann Geis at 336-409-5240 or Cathy Ebert at 336-760-1913
Bereavement Committee News The Women’s Fellowship Bereavement Committee would like to invite you to volunteer to help with food for bereavement receptions or a family meal. If you would like to volunteer to be on a rotating team for this service, please email Jane Shore at jjshore79@ triad.rr.com or call 403-4407 and leave your name and phone number. You do not have to be a member of the Women’s Fellowship. Thank you.
New Philadelphia Moravian Church - July 2015
Summer Camp! July 31 - August 2 - Pre-Junior Camp (Completing 1st-2nd grade) July 5 - 11 & August 9-15 Junior Camps (Completing 3rd-5th grade) June 28 - July 3 Middle High Arts-Based Camp (completing 6th-8th Grade) July 12-18 Middle High Eco Mission Camp (completing 6th - 8th Grade) August 2-8 Middle High Camp (completed 6th-8th) June 21-27 - Senior High Adventure Camp (completing 9th - 12th Grade) July 12-18 - Senior High Camp (Completing 9th - 12th Grade) $385 for week-long camps & $185 for weekend camp Buy one camp at full price & receive $100 off the second camp or equal or lesser value! Remember, members of New Philadelphia are eligible for a ½ tuition scholarship per camper on one session of Summer Camp each year. Registration is now online! www.laurelridge.org
Church Family in Care Facilities: Sarah Bricker (Elms @ Tanglewood) Ruby Byrd (Golden Living Retirement) Margaret Cooke (Trinity Elms) Lorene Crater (Bermuda Village) Mildred Furches (Homestead Hills) Clarence Gabard (Salemtowne-119 Phillips) Lib Greene (Homestead Hills) Betty Holcomb (Homestead Hills) Sue Hughes (Homestead Hills) Carol Hunter (Arbor Acres) Sarah Kirby (WS Nursing & Rehab Center) Ralph Johnson (WS Nursing & Rehab Center) Carolyn Robinson (Brian Center) Mary Steinkopff (Homestead Hills) June Smith (Salemtowne)
Scouting News In May and June, BSA Troop 715 had many different
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activities. We helped the newest scouts earn their first rank, the Scout Badge, building on what we did last month. Several new scouts earned their first Merit Badges. In the beginning of June we held a Court of Honor, which is the meeting every other month where scouts are awarded the ranks and badges that they have earned. Many people earned badges and rank advancements this period. We had a meeting for new scouts to instruct them about what needs to go to summer camp, since most of them have never been on a week-long campout. The experienced scouts taught, sharing their knowledge, which helps everyone be prepared for summer camp. This is the second month of our troop’s transition to new leadership. Being a boy-led troop, it is important for leaders to perform well, in order for the troop to function. So far, all of the boys have been very creative in the ways we can change. For one thing, our Assistant Senior Patrol Leader made Patrol Scribe binders to help the Troop Scribe be better organized. The new patrols are coming along nicely. Our trip to Eden NC to go canoeing went very well. We taught how to start a flint and steel fire, which was not easy. Then we drove 10 miles from our camp, put canoes in the water, and paddled back to camp. When we got back, we cooked our meals and left the next morning. We are fully prepared for summer camp, and all trips to come. Our leadership is teaching us everything we need to know to get new badges, ranks, and most importantly, life skills. After summer camp, most people will come back with 4-7 merit badges.
New Philadelphia Moravian Church - July 2015
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Happening Around the Province John Hus Legacy Celebration July 19 Moravians proclaim John Hus as a martyr to the truth and a faithful witness to the gospel. Join us as we celebrate sixhundred years of his legacy with a special service of worship and communion on Sunday, July 19 at 3:00pm at Home Moravian Church, 529 South Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC. This service will include music from the Moramus Chorale, provincial band, youth and children’s choirs, as well as newly-translated Hus hymns. The Rt. Rev. D. Wayne Burkette will bring the message. Following the service, all are invited to stay for a reception and discussion led by the Rev. Dr. Craig Atwood, the Rev. Douglas Rights, and the Rev. Dr. Riddick Weber. Access livestream of this service at homemoravian.org. Moravian Children’s Festival Save the date for a provincial Children’s Festival on Sunday, August 16, 2015, at Bethania Moravian Church, 5545 Main St., Bethania, NC 27010. This festival commemorates the Moravian children’s spiritual renewal in Herrnhut in August 1727. Children’s activities are from 2:00pm-3:45pm and include: storytelling, music, games, candle-making, quilting, hayrides, horse rides, & face-painting. A special children’s lovefeast service will follow at 4:00pm. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with your family or group on the historic grounds of Bethania prior to the activities! For more information contact Beth Hayes at bhayes@mcsp.org or 336.722.8126. Praying in Color Workshop A Praying in Color Workshop will be held on Saturday, July 25 from 10 am until 1 pm in the Friedland Moravian Church Youth Space. If you want to pray, but words escape you, you find sitting still and staying focused in prayer a challenge, you want a visual concrete way to pray, or you just want to spend time with God, this technique introduces an active, visual, and meditative way to pray. Led by Betsy Messick, artist and teacher. Proceeds support Mission Alaska. $50 includes book, tote bag, journal and lunch. For more information, or to register, call 336-408-8366 or email elizabeth.c.messick@gmail.com Executive Director of Sunnyside Ministry We are pleased to announce the appointment of David Holston as Executive Director of Sunnyside Ministry, beginning in mid-June. David has over five years of experience creating, building, and overseeing crisis ministry programs. His has been employed at Rowan Helping Ministries in Salisbury as Director of Shelter Services as well as VA Case Manager, where his duties included staff supervision, grant writing, volunteer coordination, and community relations. David has a passion for crisis ministry and a particular understanding of working with special populations and those who are marginalized. David lives in Lexington and is a lifelong member of Home Moravian Church, where he teaches Sunday School and serves as an usher. The board and staff of Sunnyside Ministry welcome David and are eager to work with him in their mission to express the love of Christ by providing families shortterm emergency assistance for life’s basic needs.
New Philadelphia Moravian Church - July 2015
Mission and Social Concerns At our June meeting, Caroline and Michael Woo brought us up to date on their mission work in China with the Shan Dai people. They will be in the US until March or April 2016 due to Caroline's medical situation. They will be returning to a new home, in a new city and Michael will have a new position with OMF. Please continue to keep them in your prayers. Monies dispersed by our committee in May and June: Jamacian Youth Exchange $900 Winston Salem Rescue Mission $500 Cuban Moravian Ministry $1000 Michael and Caroline Woo $500 Robert and Anne Thiessen $500 Elizabeth Trogdon $300 short term mission trip Abby Trogdon $300 short term mission trip Allen Iobst $500 Salvation Army $1000 Kevin and Charity Manous $670.00 x 2 (for May and June)
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Elizabeth and Abby Trogdon are children of this congregation and they are going to Estonia in July for a mission trip with July 10 to 15 with other youth from Salem Chapel. They will be under the auspices of teaching English and working with youth. Please keep them and their trip in your prayers. Two Albanian Moravian women will be visiting Winston Salem from June 29 to July 6. These ladies were instrumental in starting the Lutheran Moravian Church in Albania. Friedland Moravian will hold a reception for them on July 1 at 7:00. The ladies will show a powerpoint of the church work going on in Albania. Did you know that Albania is the poorest and most atheistic country in all of Europe? These ladies began a church in their home. The Lutheran Moravian Church in Albania is now a part of the European Continental Province. Please come and see what they have to say! Our next meeting will be July 12 at 5PM in the Banquet Room.
• Have you moved? • Do you have a new email address? • What about your phone number - has it changed? • Did you get married?
Now - does the church office have all of your updated contact information?
Happy 102 Birthday Mrs. Nail!
Please be sure your information is up-todate so we can send you correspondance such as the newsletter, event notices, bulletins (if you’re not able to attend church), or our worship service CDs. Email Rachel at rachel@ newphilly.org to update your information.
New Philadelphia Moravian Church - July 2015
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Financial Report & Attendance As of May 2015 Annual budget ����������������������������������������������������� $955,588 Expenses to date ������������������������������������������������� $384,845 Income to date ���������������������������������������������������� $379,197 Shortage to date ��������������������������������������������������������� $5,648 Disbursed in month Pastoral Staff-Salary, Travel, Housing, Pension, Ins. ����������������������������������������������������$9,362 Staff-Salaries, Soc. Sec. Ins. ���������������������������� $27,074 Christian Education/Youth ������������������������������$1,201 Nursery ��������������������������������������������������������������$468 Library ��������������������������������������������������������� $4 credit Office Expenses �����������������������������������������������$1,493 Cleaning Expenses �������������������������������������������$3,626 Grounds ����������������������������������������������������������$3,500 Building/Equipment Repairs ����������������������������$2,990 Insurance ���������������������������������������������������������$8,372 Utilities ������������������������������������������������������������$4,715 Open Door Outreach ������������������������������������ $441 credit Kitchen/Custodial Supplies ��������������������������������$470 Provincial Contributions �������������������������������� $16,999 Total for month ������������������������������������������������������ $79,825
Funds Iobst-Gray Missions Fund �����������������������������������$22,284 Benevolences ������������������������������������������������������� $7,082 Bus ��������������������������������������������������������������������� $1,795 Band.............................................. ���������������� ......$2,214 Music ������������������������������������������������������������������ $1,566 Elizabeth Windsor ��������������������������������������������� $23,972 Lewis Ministerial Student Aid Fund... ������������������ $4,905 Anne Chadwick Band Fund.......... �����������������.....$10,037 Capital Improvements................. �������������������.....$49,817 Bells of Joy ������������������������������������������������������������� $846 Laurels Cabin & Lodge ���������������������������������������� $2,103
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New Philadelphia Moravian Church - July 2015
Happy Birthday
1 Rosa Alspaugh 1 David Walter 3 Anna Boyle 3 Ava Fleming 3 Amanda Gramley 3 Larry Jarvis 3 Jan Johnson 3 Ben Jones 4 Patti Furio 4 David Hull 4 Sean Smith 4 Charlotte Vogler 5 Patti Bryant 5 Scott Huddleston 5 Kay Lee 5 Patrick Linville 5 Nicholas Peduto 6 Tanner Poindexter 7 James Coble 7 David Daggett 7 Jasmin Poindexter 8 Marshall Holton 8 David Lee 8 Laurie Renner 8 Jennifer Rowell 10 Paula Chrysson 10 Jim Ellis 10 Cash Langston 10 Connie Parks 10 Sofia Pauca 10 Bonnie Quate 10 Pam Williams 11 DAvid Clore 11 Carol McConnell
11 Joseph Mock 12 Sarah Kirby 12 Holli Nelson 13 Nancy Duggins 13 Chris Livengood 13 Tyler Terry 14 Ella Gambill 14 Joe Johnson 14 Grayson Nifong 14 Marty Stanfield 15 Clarence Gabard 15 Ashley Wagner 15 Frank Ward 15 Matthew Welborn 16 Ryan Baker 16 Melissa Carroll 16 Brian Fink 16 John Geis, Jr 16 Dana Muto 16 Sarah Smith 16 Phyllis Stillie 16 Brad Trogdon 17 Brittany Doyle 17 Michael Harrelson 17 Brad Hoss 17 John Kiger, Jr. 17 Ron Reagan 17 Deborah Thompson 18 Joshua Rowell 19 Joe Jarvis 19 Bill King 19 Mollie Runge 20 Ross McNeil 20 Dermont Morris
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Happy Birthday
20 Zachary Rothrock 20 Madison Senter 21 Justin Cline 21 Worth Green, Jr 21 Mike Muto 21 Grace Shutt 22 Bill Allred, Jr 22 Betty Ashby 22 Wally Gordon 22 Nichole Gordon 23 Katie Lott 23 Larry Sarvis 23 Wade Willard 24 Cindy Clore 24 Frank Crotts 24 Greg Reinhardt 24 Zachary Shaw 25 Karla Ingram 25 Jack Shore, Jr. 26 Clark Gordon 26 Jacob Hauser 27 Linda Foster 27 Mack Hagaman 27 Roger Henderson 27 Mary Long 28 Chris Duggins 28 Matt Duggins 29 Jason Wall 30 Mavis Anderson 30 Nicolas Crooks 30 Pace Jané 30 Stephen Letsky 30 June Smith 31 Margaret Cooke
31 Randall Doub 31 Brittany Eckard 31 Kelsey Granger 31 Andrew Letsky 31 Mallory Pitts
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.
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The Hus Connection Connection The Hus
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Men’s Fellowship Breakfast - Simply faith, food & fellowship - Friday, July 10 at 7AM in the Banquet Room. Our Guest Speaker: Mr. Henry Ebert, Sr. Being a Moravian in South Florida
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