Work of the Southern Moravian Women

Happy 4th of July from the Provincial Women's Board! Check out the link below for information on the first Independence Day Celebrated in Salem. http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/07/04/the-first-americans-to-observe-the-4th-were-moravian-pacifists.html

Our Dear Sisters at Leaksville are looking for copies of this book. Do you have some old copies lying around? If so contact Cindy at the PWB office. 'I Believe, You Believe-An Introduction to Religions and Beliefs in North America" A Moravian Mission Study by Eleanor J Stebner copyright 1994

Sister Janet Doub installing new president Mallie Graham and vice President Patti West. New members being installed at Home Church on Thursday June 9, 2016. New members being installed at Home Church on Thursday June 9, 2016. Those elected for 2016-2020 are Sisters Patti West and Gayle Spach who were reelected and Sisters Kay Vance of Unity, Diane Clifton of Kernersville, Vicki Stanfield of Friedberg, and Pam Prevatte of New Hope.   Reverend Judy Knopf has agreed to serve two more years in the appointed position of a member of the clergy. Leaving the Board after eight years will be Sisters  Janet Doub, Frances Swing and Ann Hemrick. Sister Melissa Hiatt will be leaving after a four year term. We wish them the best  and thank them for their dedication and service  to the Provincial Women's Board.

SERVING and SHARING   A Newsletter from the Provincial Women's Board, Moravian Church of America-Southern Province June 2016 Dear Moravian Sisters, Greetings to you as we journey through the busy month of May.   I do hope everyone will enjoy some rest and relaxation this summer. On April 29- May 1, our annual Spiritual Life Retreat brought 72 women from 18 different churches to Laurel Ridge for a wonderful journey through the book of Job and the sorrow there to the JOY of Jesus in the New Testament. Bishop Blair Couch of the Northern Province was our leader. She inspired and challenged us on the journey. 17 people were first time attendees. The feedback has been positive and we appreciate suggestions for the future. If you have not attended one of these retreats, you should certainly consider it in the future. I want to give a rousing thank you to Sister Cindy Lamb, our administrative assistant; and Sisters Patti West, Pat Sapp, and Gayle Spach for the excelle...

Dear Spiritual Life  Retreat  Participants, The Spiritual Life Committee is eager to welcome all 72 of you to the retreat beginning this Friday, April 29 at Laurel Ridge. You will have an opportunity to relax, refresh and restore your energies during a week-end spending time with Moravian Sisters who enjoy spiritual exercise on a beautiful mountain top setting. You can pay the balance of your registration fee when you arrive. From 4:00 till 6:00 p.m. is check-in.  The Dinner buffet is from 6:00 till 7:00 p.m. in the Dining Room. Our program will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening. The retreat will finish Sunday morning with Brunch at 11:00. Higgins Lodge provides all linens. You are encouraged to pack casual clothing with comfortable shoes. In addition to your Bible, Bishop Blair has asked that each participant bring a journal if you have one. Also if you would like to bring food to share, Lau...