MISSION NOTES
The April Joyful Noise offering has been designated for the Rapids Family Backpack Program. This program provides weekend meals to families in need by packing backpacks with food and sending them home for the weekends.
–Shari Marsden
–Shari Marsden
EXCITING NEWS ABOUT MT. MORRIS!
After much prayer, thought, discussion, and planning, the Mt. Morris Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that we are moving forward with the “Arrowhead Expansion Building Project”!! In the five years since this plan was approved at the 2016 Synod, a lot has changed. During this time we reconsidered the entire plan, carefully listened to the advice of consultants and considered the needs of our summer camp attendees and year round guests.
The final design, architecture, and engineering work are all in process. Soon the building permits will be submitted, trees removed and excavating will begin. We anticipate that we will see a lot of progress over the next two months as this dream quickly becomes reality! Keep an eye out for more specific plans, photos, videos and updates on our Facebook page and in emails.
Since our initial fundraising efforts began in 2016, nearly $400,000 has been donated for the expansion project. We are grateful to all who helped get us to this point! This money has been saved and will now be used as we begin construction on the new building.
At this time we are once again beginning fundraising efforts to pay for the new building and we would appreciate it if you would consider a gift for this purpose at this time.
We are also excited to announce that we have received $75,000 in donations to be used as matching funds! Between now and June 30 (or until the match is completed) your gift will be doubled! Consider the impact your gift can have on the project if it’s matched 2 to 1! Match funds cannot be combined with pledge payments or general fund pledge. This is also a great time to consider a long term pledge to the project where your gift can be spread out over the next 3 years.
Donations may be sent into the camp, or go to www.mt-morris.org and click on “Donate” to share your gift or to set up a recurring pledge.
We hope that you’ll join us in prayer in asking God to be with us through the process of fundraising and construction. We know that this endeavor is truly a leap of faith, and it is with faith, hope and trust in our awesome God that we are moving forward - we would love to have you join us!!
Mt. Morris Camp & Retreat Center Staff
and Board of Directors
The final design, architecture, and engineering work are all in process. Soon the building permits will be submitted, trees removed and excavating will begin. We anticipate that we will see a lot of progress over the next two months as this dream quickly becomes reality! Keep an eye out for more specific plans, photos, videos and updates on our Facebook page and in emails.
Since our initial fundraising efforts began in 2016, nearly $400,000 has been donated for the expansion project. We are grateful to all who helped get us to this point! This money has been saved and will now be used as we begin construction on the new building.
At this time we are once again beginning fundraising efforts to pay for the new building and we would appreciate it if you would consider a gift for this purpose at this time.
We are also excited to announce that we have received $75,000 in donations to be used as matching funds! Between now and June 30 (or until the match is completed) your gift will be doubled! Consider the impact your gift can have on the project if it’s matched 2 to 1! Match funds cannot be combined with pledge payments or general fund pledge. This is also a great time to consider a long term pledge to the project where your gift can be spread out over the next 3 years.
Donations may be sent into the camp, or go to www.mt-morris.org and click on “Donate” to share your gift or to set up a recurring pledge.
We hope that you’ll join us in prayer in asking God to be with us through the process of fundraising and construction. We know that this endeavor is truly a leap of faith, and it is with faith, hope and trust in our awesome God that we are moving forward - we would love to have you join us!!
Mt. Morris Camp & Retreat Center Staff
and Board of Directors
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TIME TO UPDATE OUR PRAYER CHAINFor many years now, our congregation has had a prayer ministry known as the Prayer Chain. It is a group of members that are 'on call' to provide prayer support for confidential concerns requested by our congregants. These concerns may be for family and friends of members, and for members themselves. When the Prayer Chain is called upon (through notification of the church office, Pastor Beth, or direct call to the Prayer Chain leader), our members are notified to pray for the person or situation being submitted.
All requests must have received permission from the person or family to be prayed for. All requests are to be short, clear and concise and are to be kept in strictest confidence. They are not shared with the congregation-at-large prayers listed in the weekly bulletins or monthly newsletters, nor are they to be talked about amongst the Prayer Chain members themselves. This is not an information-sharing social network and the appeal is not to be placed on social media nor shared with friends, spouses, other family members, or other members of the congregation. It's not to be used as a "have you heard the news" chain. It is a strictly confidential request and must remain so. It is held in complete confidence and not advertised, published or broadcast. We remain available for situations demanding immediate attention (accidents, emergency hospitalizations, etc.) as well as personal situations in which the supplicant feels they can no longer handle the situation alone and is asking our help petitioning God. If you have an announcement or health update of interest to and to be shared with the congregation, please continue to contact Pastor Beth or the church office for inclusion in church services and bulletins. Due to our discreet nature, we are limited and unable to accept concerns submitted from the 'general public'. When a Prayer Chain request is received, it is immediately passed on to Team Captains, then to each person on the team and the supplicant is immediately prayed for and added to our daily devotions for the next several days. We do not need to know the reason or purpose of the supplication or the outcome - only that this specific person is requesting our help with an appeal to God. (God is acutely aware of the situation and knows the need.) The intent of the Prayer Chain is to uphold one another in prayer within a "circle of trust". If you are not a current member of the Prayer Chain and wish to join us, please call the church office or the Prayer Chain leader directly, indicating your telephone number, text, or email address at which you are to be contacted. If you are a current member of the Prayer Chain and wish to suspend your participation, please contact the church office or me directly. Thank you and "God bless us all". In Christian love, Becky Jacoby |
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FOLLOW US!As we reach the one-year milestone of this pandemic, we at the BWM would like to reflect on how things have changed in the last year. As an internationally-operating non-profit, travel is typical and necessary for the work we do around the world, but this year at home has challenged us to continue fulfilling our call to mission even when we can’t physically be present. Throughout our hurricane response in Nicaragua and Honduras, we relied heavily on WhatsApp and good old-fashioned phone calls to communicate with our partners in the area. WhatsApp has allowed us to receive pictures and videos of the devastation as well as the recovery in these areas. Our ability to communicate with our partners abroad has evolved this year and we want our communication with our audience at home to evolve as well.
In the last year, you may have seen more frequent updates to our website, Facebook page, newsletter, YouTube channel, and even Instagram account. We want you to stay informed on our mission work around the world and hope you will take some time to like and follow us on your favorite platforms.
To subscribe to our newsletter, visit www.moravian.org/mission/newsletter Please help us keep you in the know as we continue to build and sustain relationships through Mission Outreach and Mission Engagement while being faithful to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. |
On behalf of the Family Center, I would like to thank you for your generous donation. Your contribution makes it possible for us to better serve people victimized by abuse.
Since its inception in 1984, the Family Center has worked tirelessly to eliminate violence and provide safety for individuals and families. The important work being done at the Family Center is made possible because of contributions from people like you. As the number of individuals and families needing safe shelter or other services provided by the Family Center continues to increase, your support is needed more than ever.
- Sue Sippel,
Executive Director
Since its inception in 1984, the Family Center has worked tirelessly to eliminate violence and provide safety for individuals and families. The important work being done at the Family Center is made possible because of contributions from people like you. As the number of individuals and families needing safe shelter or other services provided by the Family Center continues to increase, your support is needed more than ever.
- Sue Sippel,
Executive Director
CLEANSING WATERS UPDATE - COMING SOON!
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