The Mizpah Messenger August 2014 In essentials unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, love.

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1 The Mizpah Messenger August 2014 In essentials unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, love. Page 1

2 Birthday of the Renewed Moravian Church August 13, 1727 is the date observed as the birthday of the Renewed Moravian Church. Moravian refugees had gathered on the estate of Count Zinzendorf in Saxony as early as 1722 and soon established the community of Herrnhut. But by 1727 all was not well in Herrnhut. The community was divided by personal differences, doctrinal disputes and the absence of a shared vision of what God wanted them to be and do. Count Zinzendorf devoted himself to a search for harmony among the Moravians and personally visited their homes for Bible study and prayer. In May, 1727, Count Zinzendorf presented the community with a set of standards of behavior The Brotherly Agreement (known today as The Covenant for Christian Living) which he believed should be a code of Christian conduct for every member of the community. All who wished to remain in the community were asked to sign the agreement and covenant with each other to abide by its standards. On August 13, 1727, the Moravians gathered for a service of Holy Communion in the Lutheran Church. What transpired at that service has been called the Moravian Pentecost, as brothers and sisters in Christ who had been at odds with each other realized a spirit of unity and purpose which had eluded them to that point. They were so moved by the service that they didn t want to return to their homes; rather, they wanted to continue the wonderful fellowship of the experience. Count Zinzendorf enabled them to continue their fellowship by ordering food from his manor house and distributing it among the brothers and sisters. Today we understand this event to be the beginning of the lovefeast in the Moravian tradition. On Sunday, August 10, we will observe the birthday of the Renewed Moravian Church as we gather at Mizpah to celebrate Holy Communion at the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Let us pray that the Spirit of Christ will be with us in a powerful way to bring renewed unity and common purpose. Grace and peace to all, Wayne Burkette, Interim Pastor Page 2

3 Summary of Church Finances June 2014 June 2013 Expenses $10,689 $10,225 Income $8,095 $15,041 YTD 2014 YTD 2013 Expenses $65,421 $72,134 Income $54,600 $69,214 Building fund as of June 30th is $183,399. Contributions to Building Fund in June were $2,429. Remember our friends at home... George Southern-3141 Butner Mill Road, East Bend, NC Virginia Winfrey-P.O. Box 445, Tobaccoville, NC Rachel Pfaff Tobaccoville Road, Tobaccoville, NC Roberta Merritt -Vienna Village 6601 Yadkinville Road Pfafftown, NC Terry Shore- Arbor Ridge 350 Arbor View Lane Winston-Salem, NC 2710 Gary Jarrel Mizpah Church Road Rural Hall, NC Page 3

4 In Ministry Together... USHERS AND GREETERS August 3 Eddie Angell/Randy Young Lynn Angell/Gail Young August 10 Ben Hooker/David Saunders Pam Hooker/Lisa Saunders August 17 Lewis Sapp/Tommy Hawkins Katrina Sapp/Susan Hawkins August 24 Danny Bowen/Tommy Long Sue B. Lide/Dot Hauser August 31 Bobby Long/Mike Smith Eula Long/Pat McCormick NURSERY SCHEDULE August 3-Phyllis Long August 10- Janet Moser August 17- Lynn Angell August 24- Pam Hooker (ben) August 31- Debbie Absher Page 4 Children's Church Victoria Reid Joyful Noise collection is the last sunday of each month! August Birthdays August 1-Gray Bowen August 7- Ben Hooker August 11- Chuck Long August 12- Sharon Campbell August 14- Eddie Albert, Jane Hauser, Pat McCormick. Ann Shore August 18- David Saunders August 20- Janet Moser August 21- Jessie Overby August 25- Linda Weaver August 28- Ken Moser August 29- Kenn Melton, Austin Reid August 30- Jane Hutchens, Doris Williams

5 Upcoming events at Mizpah or Around the Area September 14 Happy Anniversary Mizpah 118 years (formally organized Sept. 13, 1896) Anthony's Plot a Moravian intentional community in Winston-Salem, is collecting school supplies for their annual block party. Items needed include: 3 inch 3-ring binders, cube erasers, pencil sharpeners, dictionaries, collegeruled paper, highlighters, pencil pouches/boxes. Donations will be collected through August. For more information info@anthonysplot.org or bring your donations to the BCM office at 500 S. Church St. Winston-Salem, NC Children's Festival The BCM children and family ministry task team and Salem Creek RCC will host a children's festival on Sunday, August 17th, at Bethabara Moravian Church at 2:00 p.m. Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy music, crafts, and more! A children's lovefeast will follow at 4:00 p.m. We hope to see you there! Visit the BCM blog to read more about the history of the celebration of August 17th! Page 5

6 Thank you to all the people who came out to prepare for vacation bible school. We had a build it night to put everything together and on the walls. With your contribution this set the stage for a very successful and positive VBS. Thank you ~ Becky Weaver Page 6

7 Thank you to everyone who came out and supported vacation bible school whether it was serving food, decorating, teaching or guiding the children. We thank each and everyone for the help! It was a very successful and wildly wacky week! Page 7

8 Craft Fest raised over $2,000.00, for building fund!! Thank you to everyone that helped out and made this such a success. It was a lot of hard work, but a good time for fellowship and fun. Thank you!, Thank you! Page 8

9 We would like to thank Dusy Harrison for coming to visit us and discussing his missions of Greek Intervarsity at Clemson University. If you were not able to make a tax-deductible contribution, please make checks payable to InterVarsity with my name or Clemson Greek IV in the memo line. You can also give online at simply follow the links to Donate, or click on the orange "Donate" link to the right. As always, if you have any questions or want to talk more, please don t hesitate to contact me. I would love to hear from you. I may also be in touch with you this summer about getting together if I am in your area. Finally, if you will please let me know of your giving intentions this year, that will help me keep track of my budget and know who is praying for us again this year. Thanks again! Grace & Peace, Dusty Congratulations to Jennifer and Jack Bannon on the birth of their beautiful daughter- Aubrey Jean Bannon born June 24, 2014 at 3:07 pm, 6 lb 3oz and 20.5 inches. Congratulations to Leslie and Kevin Yates on the birth of their beautiful daughter Vivian Faye Yates born June 11, Page 9

10 Church Staff, Officers & Commitees Church Treasurer- Brenda Holloway Financial Secretary- Janet Moser Interim Choir&Handbell Directors-Carol McGee/Kathy Long Organist- Denise Pruitt Archivist:Book of Rem. & Memorials Rec.- Gail Young Church Sacristan-Evelyn Reich ; Assist. Gail Young Band Director/Tape Ministry-David Saunders Assist. Keith Pruitt Sunday School Superintendent-Linda Weaver Public Information-Gail Young Rec. Secretary-Linda Weaver ; Assist.Richard Speas Newsletter Editor-Taylor Smith ; Website Designer- Susan Hawkins ; - Social Outreach-Brenda Holloway Bulletin Prep.-Annette Pardue Bulletin Copy-Linda Weaver Flower Coordinator(Worship)- Kelly Moser Flower Coordinator(Sympathy)-Becky Weaver Bereavement Chair- Linda Weaver , Lynn Angell , Annette Pardue , Joyce Payne Nursery Coordinator-Pat McCormick Nursery Upkeep- Pat McCormick Head Dieners-Susan Hawkins , Lynn Angell Coffee Makers- Ken Moser , Danny Bowen Head Usher- Gerald Pardue Grounds- Lewis Sapp , Tommy Hawkins Wolff Cemetery Superintendent- Gwyn Staley God's Acre Superintendent-Gerald Pardue College & Beyond- Becky Weaver Kidz for Christ-Victoria Reid Women's Fellowship-President- Lynn Angell Vice President -OPEN Treasurer- Becky Weaver Secretary- Linda Weaver Day Circle Leader- Doris Long Williams Night Circle Leader- OPEN Men's Fellowship- President- Tommy Hawkins Vice President- Danny Bowen Building Superintendent- Winburn Shore Page 10

11 Mizpah Moravian Church Mizpah Church Road Rural Hall, NC in the village of Tobaccoville Office phone (336) Sunday School: 9:45 am Worship Service: 11:00 am Official Boards Trustees: Elders: Chair: Gerald Pardue Vice Chair: David Saunders Vice Chair: Todd Smith Secretary: Judy Albert Brenda Holloway Katrina Sapp Ken Moser Annette Pardue Becky Weaver Ben Hooker Eddie Albert Delores Snyder Bulletin Information Any information for the bulletin is due on the preceeding Wednesday to Annette Pardue. Submit contributions to Taylor Smith: by at or by phone at (336) Deadline for contributions is August 18 or the thhird sunday of each month Page 11

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