~january 2017~ palmyra moravian...
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~January 2017~
Palmyra Moravian Church Sunday Worship 10:45 AM
1921 Cinnaminson Avenue, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
(856)829-2886 ~ Email: [email protected]
“Our mission is to: Grow in Faith, Live in Love, Share the Hope, as we Journey with Jesus.”
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Pastor Page
25 TIPS FOR A MORE GROUNDED, GODLY LIFE IN THE NEW YEAR
Do not give in to anger over the past or fear of the future. Don’t look backwards or forwards. Enjoy the
present.
Don’ waste your energy on grudges, gossip, and negative thoughts. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
Forgive everyone for everything.
Envy is also a waste of time. God will provide what yu need
Enjoy the simple things.
Surround yourself with what you love – family, pets, keepsakes, music, books, plants, hobbies, sports.
Keep learning and keep active. Learn hobbies, crafts, gardening, photography the computer. An idle mind is the
devil’s workshop.”
Cherish your health. If it is god, preserve it. If it is unstable work to improve it.
Remember; prevention is also a life issue.
Take a 30 minute walk every day and while you walk, smile. It’s the ultimate antidepressant. God made the body
to be used. Use it.
Be enthusiastic about all that you do, even menial work.
Listen to your Mom. Eat more natural foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less processed foods. Include
lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your diet.
Everything in moderation.
Use medications discreetly and only those prescribed by a competent doctor.
Take a short siesta after lunch. Do not deprive yourself of sleep.
Sit in prayerful silence for at least 15 minutes every day.
Play more games and read more funny books.
Don’t take quilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, to another city, even to a foreign country, but not to where the guilt
is.
Don’t take yourself so seriously. Cultivate a sense of humor. Laugh a lot.
Try to make a least two people smile or laugh each day.
Get rid of the clutter n your life and anything that isn’t useful, beautiful, or joyful.
Tell the people you love that you love them at every opportunity.
Focus less on yourself and more on how you can be of service to others.
Count your blessings and be thankful.
Try to live peaceably with your family, your neighbors, and the people in your workplace.
Above all, place the Lord in the center of your life. Give glory to Him joyfully and faithfully each day.
Rev. Terry Folk
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“Grow in Faith”
Christian Education Information and Activities We celebrate the children who gather to learn about Jesus and his love. They are taught by the adults who graciously give of their time. Here are a few highlights from December. The Sunday School Christmas Program during worship, a time of joy as the children present their songs and recitations and share the story of the birth of Baby Jesus.
The Sunday School Mission project for December was a time for the children to make Christingles. They were able to take these home and share with their parents. Some church members who were in worship, as well as some who have not been able to attend worship also received one.
Sunday School will resume classes on Jan. 8, 2017. The Mission Sunday is Jan 29th and we will be making personal care packages for those people in need. Join us! Sunday School will resume classes on Jan, 8, 2017. The Mission Sunday is Jan 29th and we will
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In Our Prayers…All working toward healing:
In Our Prayers… All working toward healing: All working toward healing Phil Graf, Susan Wilson, Kathy Ladany, Rich Daniels, Bernice Witts, Libby Horner, George Williams, Sandy Burger, Helen Williams, Brianna & Evan Daniels.
For all troops and those from our congregation: Matt Ormsby & John Christ. The international children we sponsor: Rosemary Rana (India) and Aurare Providence Umuhoza (Rwanda).
**If you would like to add someone to our prayer list, please write the persons’ name and pertinent information (with their consent) on one of the comment cards in the pews and place it in the offering plate.* *
Calling All Members of Palmyra Moravian Church
The Annual Meeting of Church Council will be held on February 19, 2017 immediately following worship. Please make it a priority to be at this important
meeting within the life of our congregation.
*All Committee heads and group leaders please submit your report to our Secretary Ginny by January 26th. Email: [email protected]
Drawing of Watchwords
On January 8th, the congregation Watchword will be drawn. You will be given the opportunity to draw your personal Watchword for the year. Please plan on attending worship.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
Mark your calendars when we will Celebrate Holy Communion: January 8th – Epiphany March 5th – First Sunday of Lent April 13th – Maundy Thursday June 4th – Pentecost Dates for the remainder of the year will be posted in the future.
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Brother Rex
Treasurer’s Report As we leave the Christmas season the church year concludes from a budgeting and financing perspective. Brothers John and Tom have provided a complete audit report of our finances over the first ten months of the year to the Trustees. They found the finances are in order and provided some internal control suggestions which are largely being implemented. While it is too early to project the annual fiscal result, though November the current envelop support is $3k behind budget; the Provincial Causes envelopes are over $1k behind budget while the Benevolence and Improvement envelop support is close to budgeted levels. We have Investment Gains of over $15k which are not budgeted but help bring total revenue in align with budgeted. Expenses are largely at or close to budget with a few exceptions. The Annual Report is now being assembled for our upcoming February Church Council; a full accounting will be provided then. BR
Moravian Youth Convo 2017 An Interprovincial gathering of Moravian Youth for the purpose of Building Community, Spiritual Formation, Mission Engagement, and Fellowship.
Witness Convo 2017
July 1st – 6th Washington DC
For more information & Registration forms Go to http://www.moravian.org/?p=9031
Participants must have completed grades 9 through 12 in 2017. Chaperones must be at least 21 years old and be approved by the Convo 2017 Planning Committee.
Payment Information: Total participant cost is $800 (US) Total Chaperone cost is $650 (US)
January 31, 2017: Deadline for registration and a $300 (US) non-refundable deposit.
(Please note that if our Convo fills up before this date you will be placed on a waiting list.)
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Created By God
Yet, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the
work of your hand.” Isaiah 64:8
2017 Girls’ Retreat
at Camp Hope
Friday, January 27th 6:30 pm - Sunday, January 29th 1:00pm
Girls in 3rd through 8th grades are invited
to come to Camp Hope for a weekend
of fun-filled learning,
sharing, singing and crafting.
We will focus on who we are in God’s eyes, how we are shaped by the
people and things around us, what we can do to help others and why it’s
important to be a good friend
Cost for the weekend is $70 which includes
housing, food and lots of clay, paint and fun!
Registration Forms and Health forms are available by contacting:
Linda Wisser at Emmaus Moravian Church
[email protected] 610-965-6067
Rev. Jodie Harney at Mountainview Moravian Church
[email protected] 610-838-9344
Please note: space is limited to 36 girls so register soon.
Hoagie Sale! Hoagie Sale will resume in February
Hoagies will be available the February 5th and the first Sunday of each month. Hoagies will be $6.00 and available after Church. *Checks payable to “Palmyra Moravian Church”. Contact Charlie Conyers if you want to reserve more than a couple.
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“Share the Hope”
Office Hours
If there is an emergency or an unexpected need that calls for a pastoral visit, then notify any of our Elders for assistance:
John Meller – 856-232-8337 Jane Miles – 856-829-0806 Terri Coles – 856-596-4457
Lauren Dougherty- 609-828-1282 Carole Stamets – 856-829-7445
Secretary’s hours are:
Thursday 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. e- mail: [email protected]
The February Beacon Deadline is:
January 20th
Moravian Men
Join us for Breakfast at Jim’s Harbor Deli,
75 River Dr., Delran, ½ mi. north of Taylor Ln.
January 14th at 8:30AM.
All are welcome!
Joyful Noise Offering- will be held on,
January 15th to benefit Sunday School Mission Project.
Bread of Life Food Pantry
Where: Epworth United Methodist Church
(501 Morgan Ave., Palmyra)
856-829-1908
**The food pantry will be open the 3rd
Saturday of
every month**
10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.
We have been asked to collect these items:
Peanut Butter, Jelly, Cookies, Crackers,
Kool-Aid, Rice Krispies Treats, Goldfish
Cheez-its, Popcorn, Pudding and Jello.
All other food items are welcome as well
Please place your donations in the basket
inside the church vestibule.
Food on the First (January 1st)
For more info please contact Delores
Lundy
We also need two volunteers from our church to
help at the pantry each month.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!
Sending Mail to the Church
We have recently discovered that there has been an issue
with the Post Office delivering mail directly to the church.
Therefore, if you are sending mail, we suggest that you
use the post office box, eliminating the street address.
PO Box 2468
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
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Birthdays
1/1 Mary Jane Wittmeyer 1/15 Sandy Burger Joan Ann D’Autrechy 1/17 Sarah Baart 1/3 Alyssa Noel D’Autrecy 1/26 Todd Conyers 1/4 Dorothy Wentworth Jack Healey 1/7 Kevin Healey 1/27 Stacy Mikulski 1/9 Erich Veitenheimer 1/28 Allison Rorhback 1/14 Brooke Figiel 1/29 Susan Druss Robert D'Autrechy
Anniversary
1/27 Chip & Rachel Conyers
FROM THE SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE
Please continue to pray for our two internationally
sponsored girls, Rosemary and Aurare, and please
give generously to our Social Action Collection the
last Sunday of each month which directly
supports them and other individuals in need.