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The Newsletter of
The Eastern District
District Developments nity meals provided out of the Reading
Moravian Church
July 2019
David E. Bennett,
President
gregation, will help the congregation
Mission Grants 2019 Moravian Center by members of the
Lititz Moravian Church (which includes acquire the kitchen equipment necessary
past members of the Reading Moravian for this feeding ministry.
Many synods ago, the Eastern District Church before it’s closure). As this
Synod directed the Eastern District Ex- ministry was taken under the oversight Inner City Youth Grant 2019
ecutive Board (EDEB) to annually dis- and support of the Lititz Moravian
tribute Mission Grants to congregations Church, the ministry has continued to
who are seeking to launch new and in- Fellowship Moravian Church –
flourish and become an essential re- Youth Steel Band Ministry
novative mission engagements. Appli- source to the Reading community. Ad- In an effort to engage and equip their
cations are received from congregations ditionally, following hurricane Maria youth, the Fellowship Moravian Church
and assessed by the EDEB on their mer- which ravaged Puerto Rico, there was a applied successfully for a Youth Minis-
it and sustainability. This year’s mission large influx of displaced families who try Grant to aid them in establishing a
grants were awarded to the following were struggling to adapt in their new youth steel band. The steel band will
congregations: surroundings. The leaders of Reading enhance worship for the congregation
Moravian Center soon realized the need and offer concerts for the community
First Moravian Church of Riverside, for a bilingual social worker who could enjoyment. Additionally, there are
NJ – “Loads of Love” aid them not only in communicating plans for “Sidewalk Expositions” in
with their new neighbors, but also in their Brooklyn neighborhood which will
helping them discover other community help raise funds for expansion of the
and state resources that could aid these steel pans.
families in becoming resettled. The
mission grant will help them in acquir- Congratulations to all of the congrega-
ing the social worker and providing tions awarded a 2019 Mission or Inner
office space for this new team member City Youth Grant and blessings as you
to work. serve in the name of our Chief Elder.
Discovering that there were families in First Moravian Church of Uhrichs-
their community who were being forced ville, Ohio – Ladles of Love
to choose between food for their chil-
dren or providing clean, laundered CROSSROADS CLASS-
clothes, the congregation partnered with SUMMER BOOK CLUB
a local laundromat to provide an even- Following a book study of “Servolution: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
ing when individuals could bring their Starting a Church Revolution Through July 23 & August 20
family’s clothes to be laundered for free Serving,” the Uhrichsville congregation Bahnson Center
and receive help from congregational began discerning ways that they could Price: $10 per night or $25 for all.
members with doing the laundry. The enhance their service in Christ’s name. Click to Learn More & Register
congregation also partnered with a local Already actively involved in meal relat-
grocery store who was willing to pro- ed fundraisers, the congregation wanted
vide laundry detergent and dryer sheets. to provide a hearty meal to the commu- Prayer Concerns
The congregation, along with this mis- nity that was not connected with any
sion grant, provides the funds necessary kind of fundraising. Ladles of love, as a Br. Duane Ullrich, pastor of the New
to run the washers and dryers. twice per month community dinner, will Dorp Moravian Church in Staten Island,
seek to provide not only a healthy meal New York, invites your prayers for his
Lititz Moravian Church – Reading for those who might not otherwise re- father-in-law, Bob Steirer, who is 87
Moravian Center Social Worker ceive such, but will also provide a place years old, living in Bethlehem, PA, and
for fellowship and relation-building with facing multiple health issues. Please
In past issues you would have read the community. The mission grant, keep Duane’s wife Susan and their
about the food distribution and commu- along with funds raised within the con-
2 DISTRICT DEVELOPMENTS JULY 2019
whole family in your prayers at this on the latest visit: Moravian Camp Dates for 2019
time. moravianmission.org/DayOfService
Pre-Primary Conference
We invite your prayers for Sr. Marge Grades 1-2:
Hassler, retired pastor living in Massa- Schedule of Events July 7-10
chusetts, as she undergoes chemothera- Leaders: Shannon Swingle, Edgeboro
py treatments in anticipation of surgery Be The Church Moravian & Rev. Rebecca Sisley,
to treat breast cancer. Pray for healing Workshop Schedule & Sites: First Moravian Church, Riverside NJ
grace and peace for her and her family.
Metro NYC held at John Hus on Middler Conference Grades 5-6:
Your ongoing prayers are appreciated 9/14/19. July 7-13
for Sr. Valarie Ferguson, wife of Br. Staten Island held at Castleton Hill on Leaders: Rt. Rev. Blair Couch,
Wellesley Ferguson, pastor of the Van- 10/12/19. Allentown, PA
derbilt and Fellowship Moravian Questions? Call or email: Marie Couts- Rev. Sayward Lippincott, First
Churches in New York. Valarie is being mcouts@sbcglobal.net Cell: Moravian, York, PA
treated for a mass in her brain. She had 330.401.1212
one surgery earlier this month and is ________________________________ Jr. High Conference Grades 7-8:
scheduled for a second surgery on Fri- July 21 – July 27
day, July 5 in New York. Please keep Moravian Women Northern Leader:
Sr. Valarie, Br. Wellesley and their en- Province Rev. Jodie Harney, Mountainview
tire family in your prayers during this Save The Date: Moravian, Hellertown, PA
challenging time.
Saturday September 28th, 2019
Senior High Conference
10:00 am Grades 9-age 21:
July 28 – August 3
Leaders:
Chelsey Mancuso, Keyport, NJ
Maddie Brader, Advent Moravian,
Bethlehem, PA
65th Thanksgiving Service
Central Moravian Church Swimming Camp Grades 3-6:
Bethlehem, PA 18018 July 14 – 20
____________________________ Leader: Rev. Tammie Rinker,
Trinity Moravian, Lanham, MD
Summer has just started, but as life
goes, that means time to start planning
Musical Theater Camp Grades 5-9:
for the fall... and this year, that means
July 14 - 20
planning for the first ever Moravian Day
Camp Leader: Sarah Hriniak,
of Service! On September 15th, indi-
Schoeneck Moravian, Nazareth, PA;
viduals and congregations will be find-
Hope Conference and Rev. Otto Dreydoppel, Chaplain,
ing unique ways to serve in their com-
Renewal Center is Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA.
munities, and joining with folks across
the U.S. and Canada, as we collectively seeking applicants for
the position of Admin- Sugar Cake Bake-Off
renew our commitment to Mission with
istrative Assistant. If you are interested Part of the Camp Hope Fall
and among out neighbors!
in applying for this position, please Festival
email your cover letter and resume to Saturday, October 5, 2019
Soon, there will be even more resources
Rev. Jodie Harney at jlhar- For more information on camps or
available (like worship materials which
ney212@gmail.com or mail it to: bake-off, see your church office
can be utilized to celebrate service), but
Rev. Jodie Harney or contact Hope Conference Center at
for now you access a growing list of
Mountainview Moravian Church 908 459-4435
invitations to serve from Moravian enti-
331 Constitution Avenue or hopecenter@camphope.org
ties across our Provinces.
To start planning and to stay up to date Hellertown, PA 18055
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