Work of the Southern Moravian Women

“The Hidden Seeds” Sowing Seeds of Faith, Love, Hope Retreat Facilitator Rev. Judy Knopf About the Week-End Check–in begins at 5:00 P.M. on Friday evening with a dinner reception in the Gallery. The program will begin at 7:00 P.M. On Saturday morning breakfast will be served at 8:00 A.M. We will meet for devotions at 9:00 A.M. to start the day in a relaxing atmosphere for renewal and gratitude while participating in activities for spiritual growth. We will conclude our time together on Sunday morning with brunch following by worship and communion. Ladies are encouraged to bring their Bibles and casual clothing. As we prepare for the retreat, please pray that our time together will be a blessing for all women of the Southern Province. If you have questions, please contact Tamra Thomas, Chair of the Spiritual Life Committee at 336-748-1339 or tamrathomas@triad.rr.com Week-end Accommodations April 13 -15, 2012 Laurel Ridge Moravian Conference Center Higgins Lodg...

Moravian Hymns through the Seasons - by Marian L. Shatto The Bible Study book for 2012-13 It is often said that we Moravians sing our theology. While this statement is not entirely accurate, it does lift up the importance of hymnody to our tradition. From the first devout verses penned in Czech by Jan Hus to the vibrant images found in the work of contemporary poets such as Lynnette Delbridge and Dan Crews, the writing of hymn texts has been central to the faith journey of Moravians through the centuries. We are fortunate to have such a comprehensive body of resources to enhance our worship and enrich our prayer life, and we are doubly blessed to have gifted writers carry this tradition into the future. In the study to follow, we will take a look at nine hymns from the 1995 Moravian Book of Worship. The texts of two of them were written by members of the ancient Unitas Fratrum – “Christ, the Model of the Meek” by Lukás of Prague in the 15th century, and “With High Delight Let Us U...

Last Sunday as our congregation drew watchwords for the coming year, I also drew a watchword for the PWB: The Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3

MORAVIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA Southern Province 2012 DAYS OF PRAYER Wednesday HOME MORAVIAN CHURCH February 22 The Rev. Dr. Robert Sawyer, Speaker 10:00 am Coffee Hour; 10:45 am Music 11:00 am Worship Nursery Provided Sunday CHRIST MORAVIAN CHURCH February 26 The Rev. Kelly P. Carpenter, Speaker 4:00 pm Lovefeast Wednesday TRINITY MORAVIAN CHURCH February 29 The Rev. Russell Williams, Speaker 11:00 am Worship 12:00 Noon Complimentary Luncheon Nursery Provided Wednesday ARDMORE MORAVIAN CHURCH March 7 The Rev. Timothy G. Sapp, Speaker 9:45 am Coffee Hour; 10:45 am Meditation /Music 11:00 am Worship Wednesday CALVARY MORAVIAN CHURCH March 14 The Rt. Rev. Dr. Wayne Burkette, Speaker 9:45 am Coffee Hour; 10:45 am Meditation/Music 11:00 am Worship Nursery Provided Wednesday FAIRVIEW MORAVIAN CHURCH March 21 The Rev. James C. Newsome, Speaker 10:45 am Music 11:00 am Worship with Communion 12:00 Noon Complimentary Luncheon Nursery Provided Wednesday KONNOAK HILLS MORAVIAN CHURCH March 28 The Re...