March 2014 Newsletter

Keep our Active Military in Your Prayers Joseph Benfield, Army Eric Dickerson, Air Force John Gearhart, Navy Capt. David Little, US Army Reserve Active Sgt. Christopher Lloyd, Army Msgt. Bradley L. Parnell, Air Force Active Reserves 1st. Lt. Charles Reed, Army Brittany Stewart, Army National Guard Michael Thacker, Army Revik C. Walker, Air Force Brandon Yokley, Army William Cameron Yokley, Marine Reserves

Friedland Features March 2014 Our Purpose is to make the Lord Jesus Christ a reality in the lives of people.

Senior Pastor: The Rev. David H. Merritt Main Office: (336) 788-2652 Office: (336) 788-8320 X1 Home: (336) 784-2184 Cell: (336) 971-1065 Email: PastorDavidM1@triad.rr.com Associate Pastor: The Rev. Carol A. Foltz Office: (336) 788-8320 X2 Cell Phone: (336) 926-0381; Email: carolfoltz@triad.rr.com Administrative Assistant, Linda Lyons Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Office: (336) 788-2652 X3; Email: lindalyons2@triad.rr.com For Regular Church Service information (336) 788-8320 X5 For Special Events for the week call (336)788-8320 X6 Music Department: Band: Robert Alphin, Choir: Nancy Sawtelle, Handbells: Dorothy Perdue, Organist: Montine Wilkinson

Friedland Moravian Church The Rev. David H. Merritt, Senior Pastor The Rev. Carol A. Foltz, Associate Pastor 2750 Friedland Church Road Winston-Salem, NC 27107

(336) 788-2652 www.friedlandmoravian.org

Thank you…

Sympathy

Dear Friedland Friends,

Our sympathy and prayers are extended to the family of Dorothy Hines who passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014.

Thank you for your prayers and support during my hospitalization and rehabilitation process over the past 8 months. Your cards, phone calls, visits and generosity lifted my spirits and provided much needed encouragement. Although I have several months of recovery ahead of me, I will continue to look forward to the time I can once again join in the Friedland Services and activities. I cannot thank you enough.

Flo Bassett New Address Information Michael & Micol Parsons P. O. Box 12903 Winston-Salem, NC 27117

Sympathy Our prayers and sympathy are extended to the family of Louretta Rothrock Snow who passed away on Saturday, February 15,2014.

Thank You… Friedland Moravian Church, I wish to thank each one for the many cards, thoughts and prayers I received. I am at home now.

Lucy Lovelace Telephone Number Correction Christopher & Rachel Weavil and family is: 336-391-2315

New Telephone Number Carson & Peggy Marsh Kenneth & Nancy Sapp Cell: 336-847-7151 (Peggy) Home: 336-468-1774

Please Join Us in Celebrating INEZ’S 100th BIRTHDAY Your presence will be her honored present!

Date: Saturday, April 5, 2014 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Place: Friedland Moravian Church Please RSVP: Lynne Crews by March 26, 2014 at 336-788-2046 or lynnecrews@gmail.com

2014 Day of Prayer Wednesday, March 5 - Home Moravian Church The Rev. Dr. Gail R. O’Day, Speaker Dean of the Wake Forest School of Divinity 10:00 AM Coffee Hour, 10:45 AM Music 11:00 Worship (Nursery Provided) Sunday, March 9 - Christ Moravian Church Bishop Sam Gray, Speaker 4:00 PM Lovefeast Wednesday, March 12 - Trinity Moravian Church Attorney David Daggett, Speaker 11:00 AM Worship 12:00 Noon Complimentary Luncheon (Nursery Provided) Wednesday, March 19 - Ardmore Moravian Church The Rev. Cheryl Cottingham, Speaker 9:45 AM Coffee Hour, 10:45 AM Meditation/Music 11:00 Worship Wednesday, March 26 - Calvary Moravian Church The Rev. Ramona Prestwood, Speaker 10:45 AM Meditation/Music, 11:00 AM Worship/Lovefeast (Nursery Provided) Wednesday, April 2 - Fairview Moravian Church The Rev. Scott Venable, Speaker 10:45 AM Music 11:00 AM Worship with Communion Wednesday, April 9 - Konnoak Hills Moravian Church Karl Sjolund, Speaker; Head of Salem Academy 11:00 AM Lovefeast Sunday, April 13 - Palm Sunday Friday, April 18 - Good Friday Sunday, April 20 - Easter Sunday Published by the Provincial Women's Board, Southern Province

Join us on Ash Wednesday-March 5 New Philadelphia Chicken Pie Dinner; March 8th from 4-7:30 PM Adults $10, Children 4-12 $4.00, Children 3 and under eat Free.

Sponsored by the Advent Class. Proceeds to benefit t outreach ministries of the Moravian Church.

Moravians Unlocking the Gospel A Fundraiser for Friends of Moravian Prison Ministry Saturday, March 22, 2014--6:00 PM Friedberg Family Life Center Come join us at Friedberg Moravian Church for a night of praise music, delicious desserts and coffee, and to raise money for Friends of Moravian Prison Ministry which currently supports Rev. Robert Wolfe.

There will be musical entertainment provided by the Friedberg Senior Choir, Steel Praisin’ (Friedberg’s steel drum band) and the Friedberg Praise Band. There will be a brass band prelude to start and admission is free. While listening to the music you will have an opportunity to sample homemade desserts. Be prepared to choose your favorite dessert and come ready to buy that dessert during an auction. Other very special items will be available in the auction too!

All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffett at Christ Church -Saturday, March 22 from 7:30-11:30 AM. Menu: Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, gravy, biscuits, pancakes, baked apples, grits, OJ, milk and coffee. Cost: $7.00 for Adults and Children over age 5; and Children age 5 is $3.00. Proceeds to support the youth mission projects and trip to Bethlehem, PA in 2015.

Winter is a great time to start cleaning out your old tax returns, bank statements, medical records, credit card offers and other personal documents.

To help you dispose of these materials, Fries will be holding another Community Shred Day on April 26th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fries Church parking lot. The suggested donation is the same as last year -- $5 per “file box” of material.

The shredding will be done on site at Fries by Shamrock Shredding of the Triad. This is a community event, so please spread the word!

We begin the Lenten Season here at FMC. Our evening will begin with a Family Style, Pancake Supper for the church family. We invite entire families to join us in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 pm. Following our evening meal, we will come together in Worship to commemorate the beginning of our Lenten Season. We will distribute Lenten Devotionals for families and give each attendee a journal to accompany their Lenten Journey. (Donations accepted for the meal.)

Theme for Lenten Renewal: “Amazing Grace”

PARISH NURSES’ CORNER February was Heart Health Month. It is important to know the signs of a heart attack: chest discomfort or discomfort in the upper body, shortness of breath and may include nausea, vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness, arm or jaw pain. Many times symptoms start gradually and people may not recognize them. Men are more likely to have chest pain, arm pain, jaw pain and sweating.

Women often present with shortness of breath, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States, claiming more lives than all cancers combined. If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to call 9-1-1 to activate the Emergency Medical Service without delay. We all can do things to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Enjoy a balanced diet and strive to maintain a healthy weight. If you have not been exercising, talk with your doctor prior to starting a new exercise program. Then, get moving. Manage your stress. Small changes will make a positive impact on your overall health.

Watch for the Parish Nurses’ Healthy Living Survey in the March 23 bulletin.

Glenn High School Concert Choir Carol A. Earnhardt, Director

Sunday, March 2nd 2014 3 PM in the Sanctuary A Love offering will be received.

The Choir consistently scores well and receives superior ratings at choral competitions, and performs extensively throughout the area and state. Semi-recent performances include High Point University, Biltmore House, and Carnegie Hall. The Choir will tour in March performing in and around our nation’s capital, including a performance at the National Cathedral.

Events Coming in March

Events Coming in April

Mar. 5… Ash Wednesday Mar. 5… Day of Prayer-Home Mar. 8… Scouts Pinewood Derby Blue & Gold Banquet Mar. 9… Communion –Lent Mar. 12… Day of Prayer-Trinity Mar. 14-16 Confirmation Mar. 16… Men’s Breakfast Mar. 19… Day of PrayerArdmore Mar. 21-22 Girl Scout Lock-in Mar. 26… Day of Prayer-Calvary Mar. 28-29 Confirmation Mar. 29… Church Workday

Apr. 3-6… 2014 Synod Apr. 5… Inez Crews-100 Yrs. Birthday Party Apr. 12… Rain Date: Church Workday Apr. 13… Palm Sunday Lovefeast Apr. 18… Cross Walk Apr. 19… Easter Egg Hunt Apr. 20… Easter Resurrection Service Apr. 26… Spring BBQ

NEWS FROM KENYA It has been a busy time at Ray of hope. We have 10 teenagers. I think teenagers all over the world are alike. They have crazy ideas. One day they are willing to work and the next they just want to lay around. I need prayers and lots of advice on raising teenagers. Two of our kids have decided they don’t need us and they left. One of them has graduated from high school and she is over 18, so we let her go. Please pray for her as she tries to find her way. She knows the Lord and we hope she will listen to what He has to say. The other one is still in high school and we brought him right back. It is hard once they graduate high school. They need to go on and continue their education. The job market is bad. They think they can make it, but it is very difficult in this area of the world. Continue to pray for my teenagers.

We are starting some building projects. The dining hall is finally getting a new roof. We are also putting in another water tank and are making some improvements on our septic system.

The weather is improving and is still quite hot this month. We are just looking forward to the rainy season. We are ready to work on our garden once the rain comes and it cools down.

Thanks for all your prayers and support. Ray of Hope family

Mission Moments YOU IMPACT LIVES!!! Sometimes we don’t hear about the results of our monies to our missionaries but this month we heard from the Brents in Croatia. The Cru philosophy is that we disciple to disciple who disciples to another disciple etc. Thus, Sofia was one of those who did not know Michael Brent directly but was the result of a “third” generation disciple.

That’s how she came to know JESUS. She stated that Jesus has changed her life. It was through your gifts to the Brents that Sofia’s life has been changed. PRAISE GOD! Continue to pray that our giving will change lives.

Continue to pray for the Ugwuokes in Gambia who are challenged by limited chances to show the “Jesus” film in their country. Pray that the government will lessen their limits on the showing of that film.

The Compassionate Heart has found God at work as avenues have been opened for their work in Asia. Pray that they will be safe as they travel to teach English (and spread the word of Jesus) 100 miles from the Woos.

Pray for our Youth and the Mission Club as they seek to meet once a month during the school year to seek God’s guidance in their next endeavors for 2015. If you are interested in meeting with them see Betsy Messick.

Pray that the Synod of the Moravian Church South will reorganize and realign all the Mission Work both home and abroad so that God’s light can continue to shine and that those who do not know Jesus will come to have a personal relationship with HIM.

Friedland Moravian Church - March 2014 Calendar Mon., Mar. 24

6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 7:00

Mon., Mar. 24-Fri., Mar. 28 Wed., Mar. 26

Boy Scouts (Pastor Carol’s Room, Cabin) Brownies & Daisies (Primary, Kindergarten) Cub Scout (NLC, Jr. High class, Traveler’s, Outreach) Girl Scouts (Youth Room) Childcare Committee Meeting (Seekers) Linda Lyons - Vacation

8:30 Childcare Chapel (Sanctuary) 10:15 Day of Prayer-Calvary Church (The Rev. Ramona Prestwood, Speaker)

6:00 Bible Study (Parlor) 7:00 Choir practice (Music Room) Thurs., Mar. 27

7:00 Band Practice (Music Room)

Fri., Mar. 28-Sat. Mar. 29

Confirmation at Friedland (Youth Room)

Fri., Mar. 28-Sun., Mar. 30

Cub Scouts trip to Charleston, SC

Sat. Mar. 29 Sun., Mar. 30

Mon., Mar. 31

Alan Shawn Feinstein is giving a proportional share of $1 million dollars for gifts made during March and April to anti-hunger agencies throughout the country. Sunnyside Ministry is participating in the challenge. Consider making a

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9:45 11:00 4:00 5:30 7:00 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30

Sunday School Worship-Youth Lovefeast Faithful Ringers (Music Room) Youth Fellowship Hosanna Ringers (Music Room) Boy Scouts (Pastor Carol’s Room, Cabin) Brownies & Daisies (Primary, Kindergarten) Cub Scout (NLC, Jr. High class, Traveler’s, Outreach) Girl Scouts (Youth Room)

SECU Family House Thanks to the Friedland group for providing, hosting and serving the Family House meal last night (Tuesday, February 25). I hope you had an opportunity to hear the true gratitude from our guests. It is just so nice for the families to not have to worry about their evening meal!

Application Deadline: March 28, 2014 Sponsored by Sunnyside Ministry of the Moravian Church

Sunnyside Ministry College Scholarship Scholarships are awarded to seniors graduating from an accredited high school and assistance is worth up to $1,600 per year at a fouryear accredited college or $1,000 per year at a two-year college, which provides a transfer program.

Applicants must reside in the 27107 or 27127 zip code, or Northern Davidson County, including Wallburg, Midway, Welcome, and those Clemmons addresses in Davidson County.

Please Join Us for a Lunch and Learn with Fellow Faith Leaders: “Caring for the Caregivers” Anyone affiliated with your congregation (staff or lay member) is invited to attend our Caregivers program and light luncheon on Thursday, March 13 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm.

Scholarships are based upon financial need, community service, and academic record and achievement.

1970 Baldwin Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Please reply to 336-793-2822 by March 7 to reserve your seat.

Check with your Guidance Counselor or go to the website: Www.sunnysideministry.org and click on College Scholarship for an application.

Friedland Moravian Church—March 2014 Calendar Sat., Mar. 1

9-4:00 Set-up Boy Scouts Soup & Salad Luncheon (Kit, FH)

Sun., Mar. 2

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9:45 11:00 3:00 4:00 5:30 7:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30

Tues., Mar. 4

Sunday School Worship-Commissioning of Synod Delegates Glenn High Choir Concert Women’s Executive Board Meeting (Parlor) Youth Fellowship Hosanna Ringers (Music Room) Boy Scouts (Pastor Carol’s Room, Cabin) Brownies & Daisies (Primary, Kindergarten) Cub Scout (NLC, Jr. High class, Traveler’s, Outreach) Girl Scouts (Youth Room)

10:00 Women’s Fellowship Circle 1 Hostesses: Nora Smith, Betty Hayworth, Sarah Brent (Kit, FH, Mtg. PL, Parlor) 7:00 Women’s Fellowship Circle 2 (FH, Parlor, Kit) Hostesses: Heather Allen, Magdalene Crotts, Jennifer Brinegar

Wed., Mar. 5

ASH WEDNESDAY 8:30 Childcare Chapel (Sanctuary) 9:30 Day of Prayer-Home Church

Friedland Moravian Church - March 2014 Calendar Mon., Mar. 10

6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30

Wed., Mar. 12

8:30 8:30-10:00 10:30 6:00 7:00

Thurs., Mar. 13

Sun., Mar. 16

race G g n i Amaz

(The Rev. Dr. Gail R. O’Day, Speaker)

6:00 Pancake supper (See announcement on page 2) (FH) Wed., Mar. 5-Sat., Mar. 8 Thurs., Mar. 6

7:00 Band Practice (Music Room)

Fri., Mar. 7

3:00 Set-up Track for Pinewood Derby

Sat., Mar. 8

All day Pinewood Derby and Blue & Gold Banquet (Kit, FH)

Sun., Mar. 9

race G g n i Amaz

9:45 11:00 12:15 4:00

Sunday School Worship-Communion for Lent Parish Nurse Meeting (Seekers) Day of Prayer-Christ Church Lovefeast (Bishop Sam Gray, Speaker)

4:00 5:30 7:00 7:00 7:30

Faithful Ringers (Music Room) Youth Fellowship Elders Meeting (Parlor) Trustees Meeting (Seekers) Hosanna Ringers (Music Room)

Mon., Mar. 10-Fri., Mar. 14 Linda Lyons - Jury Duty

8:00 9:45 11:00 4:00 4:00 5:30 7:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30

Wed., Mar. 19

SET CLOCKS AHEAD TONIGHT Daylight savings time begins at 2 AM

Confirmation at Jarvis Cabin

10-4:00 Scrapbooking Ministry (Kit, FH) 5:00 Set-up for Men’s Breakfast (Kit, FH)

Mon., Mar. 17

Pastor Carol in Bethlehem, Pa

Childcare Chapel (Sanctuary) 2nd. Wednesday (Carol at Baptist) Day of Prayer - Trinity (Attorney David Daggett, Speaker) Bible Study (Parlor) Choir practice (Music Room)

7:00 Band Practice (Music Room)

Fri., Mar. 14-Sun., Mar. 16 Sat., Mar. 15

Boy Scouts (Pastor Carol’s Room, Cabin) Brownies & Daisies (Primary, Kindergarten) Cub Scout Pack Meeting (Kitchen, Fellowship Hall) Girl Scouts (Youth Room)

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast (Kit, FH) Sunday School Worship Faithful Ringers (Music Room) Mission Committee Meeting (Seekers) Youth Fellowship Hosanna Ringers (Music Room) St. Patrick’s Day Boy Scouts (Pastor Carol’s Room, Cabin) Brownies & Daisies (Primary, Kindergarten) Cub Scout (NLC, Jr. High class, Traveler’s, Outreach) Girl Scouts (Youth Room)

8:30 Childcare Chapel (Sanctuary) 9:15 Day of Prayer-Ardmore (The Rev. Cheryl Cottingham, Speaker)

6:00 Bible Study (Parlor) 7:00 Choir practice (Music Room) Thurs., Mar. 20

First Day of Spring 7:00 Band Practice (Music Room)

Fri., Mar. 21-Sat., Mar. 22

Girl Scout Lock-in (Youth Room, Kitchen, FH)

Sun., Mar. 23

Sunday School Worship-Youth Lovefeast Faithful Ringers (Music Room) Youth Fellowship Hosanna Ringers (Music Room)

race G g n i Amaz

9:45 11:00 4:00 5:30 7:00