MORAVIAN DISASTER RESPONSE
Volunteers needed for rebuilding teams to help build classrooms at the Moravian Memorial School on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Cost: $400
The estimated cost of the trip will be around $900, which includes airfare, meals while on site and accommodations. The BWM is helping to heavily subsidize the trip, lowering the cost to participants to $400. Sleeping arrangements will be cots set up in the Memorial Moravian Church compound.
DATES OF SERVICE:
The Moravians of St. Thomas have a goal of having the school open to receive students on August 27.
The nature of the work for each of the weeks will be dependent upon the work that is accomplished in the prior week. The needs will be communicated prior to departure.
A list of items for serving in this capacity will be provided. Volunteers will be asked to provide their own work gloves, masks, goggles, etc. Tools will be available on site.
Teams are limited to 6 people. Due to the urgency and timing of this service please contact us to your interest as soon as you are able.
Please contact Jill Kolodziej, Director of Antioch of the BWM, at jill@moravianmission.org or call at 920.256.9472
Cost: $400
The estimated cost of the trip will be around $900, which includes airfare, meals while on site and accommodations. The BWM is helping to heavily subsidize the trip, lowering the cost to participants to $400. Sleeping arrangements will be cots set up in the Memorial Moravian Church compound.
DATES OF SERVICE:
- Team 1: July 18 – 25
- Team 2: July 25 - August 01
- Team 3: August 01-08
- Team 4: August 08 – 15
- Team 5: August 15 – 22
The Moravians of St. Thomas have a goal of having the school open to receive students on August 27.
The nature of the work for each of the weeks will be dependent upon the work that is accomplished in the prior week. The needs will be communicated prior to departure.
A list of items for serving in this capacity will be provided. Volunteers will be asked to provide their own work gloves, masks, goggles, etc. Tools will be available on site.
Teams are limited to 6 people. Due to the urgency and timing of this service please contact us to your interest as soon as you are able.
Please contact Jill Kolodziej, Director of Antioch of the BWM, at jill@moravianmission.org or call at 920.256.9472
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VESPERS CONTINUES WEDNESDAY NIGHTSCome and join us for fellowship, singing and prayers on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. Services are held on the front lawn.
Bring lawn chair, bug spray and a friend! |
TECHNICIANS NEEDED!
Contact the church office if you would like to be part of running video for worship. Training will be offered in the near future.
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JOIN US FOR GAMES AND FUN!GAME DAY
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2018 CHURCH CAMP DATES!
For further information & registration: www.wdcamping.com
For further information & registration: mt.morris.org |
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50+ RETREATLiving Branches: Moravians Growing in Faith, Hope and Love is the theme for this year’s retreat at Mt. Morris. The retreat will be held Thursday, August 16 – Sunday, August 19 under the direction of Rev. Wanda Veldman. Registration forms are available from the table at the back of the sanctuary.
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SAVE THESE DATES! |
Western District Lay Ministry Conference: November 2-4 at Mt. Morris Camp and Conference Center
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MORAVIAN JUSTICE MINISTRY CONFERENCE: THE TWO FEET OF JUSTICE
The Two Feet of Justice: Friday, September 21st through Sunday, September 23rd is an opportunity to take another step for justice! One foot is direct service ministries in providing food, shelter, and other basic needs. The second foot, which is our focus for this weekend, moves us beyond charity to justice through advocacy and prophetic ministries that call for equitable and liberating change. This conference will provide tools for congregations and individuals to step into justice ministry. Issue focuses will include: Criminal Justice Reform, Civil Rights of Immigrants, Racial Equity, Housing, Gun Violence, and Health Care.
Featured Speakers include recently retired CEO of the Minnesota Council of Churches, the Rev. Canon Peg Chemberlin, Director of the Social Justice Minor Program at UW Oshkosh, Courtney Bauder, and JOSHUA of Brown County Community Organizer Rachel Westenberg. The Conference will be held at Mt. Morris Camp and Conference Center. The cost is $110 for cabins and $135 for Black Oak Lodge. Registrations after Monday, August 20th are $120 for cabins and $145 for Black Oak Lodge. Register with Rev. Marian Boyle Rohloff at 920-499-4433 or pastor@wsmoraviangb.org or online at https://goo.gl/forms/wyMB5kF70GbPmwSx1
Featured Speakers include recently retired CEO of the Minnesota Council of Churches, the Rev. Canon Peg Chemberlin, Director of the Social Justice Minor Program at UW Oshkosh, Courtney Bauder, and JOSHUA of Brown County Community Organizer Rachel Westenberg. The Conference will be held at Mt. Morris Camp and Conference Center. The cost is $110 for cabins and $135 for Black Oak Lodge. Registrations after Monday, August 20th are $120 for cabins and $145 for Black Oak Lodge. Register with Rev. Marian Boyle Rohloff at 920-499-4433 or pastor@wsmoraviangb.org or online at https://goo.gl/forms/wyMB5kF70GbPmwSx1
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PRAYER OF SERVANTHOODO God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come. We give you thanks for your constant presence.
Through seasons of constancy and change, you are with us, calling us out of ourselves into the world to serve others. Grant that we may be united in love for each other and for those we haven’t yet met. us wisdom, patience, and perseverance as we work through the details and challenges of the ministry you have placed before us. Continue, O Lord, to bless the work of our hands. Bless the work of our hands. Amen. |