JOYFUL NOISE OFFERING - NOVEMBER 2023
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The Elders have designated The Blessings Flow project of the Moravian Board of World Mission to receive the Joyful Noise for November. The following is taken from Board of World Mission website.
Waterborne illnesses are a persistent issue in many of our global partner areas, due to contamination of local water sources. In some areas...this issue has been exacerbated by a recent increase of heavy rains and flooding. The Board of World Mission, in collaboration with church leaders in Honduras and a clean water organization called One Atta Time, is seeking to address the need for clean drinking water through our new Blessings Flow project..." Simple water filters provided to families can help to provide clean water. The water filters consist of a five-gallon bucket and a simple filtration system to be distributed to each household. The area in Honduras that is included in this ministry consists of roughly 100 villages, all of which have a need for clean water intervention. This past summer, senior high campers at Mt. Morris, Tar Hollow, and Camp Hope assembles 750 water filters to be distributed in Honduras. |
SHOE BOX SUPPLIES - OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
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Each year our Moravian Women coordinate the collection of boxes to donate to Operation Christmas Child a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. The purpose is to provide a gift to a child in an underdeveloped country who may have never received a Christmas present before or even know what Christmas is. Our congregation is again supporting this outreach.
There are several ways to participate. One is to pick up a shoe box and label at the church, go shopping, stuff the box and bring it back to the church with a suggested $10 donation to help cover shipping costs. Another option is to ask a youth in the congregation if they will be your “shopper” and give them the money needed to get the items for the box and stuff the box for you. This year we’ve added the option of donating something to be included in a box and what is collected will be used by the confirmation class to stuff boxes. Don’t forget, there is always the option of simply donating money to help cover the cost of the shipping of the boxes. This is an opportunity for anyone and everyone in the congregation to participate together in sharing God’s love through these gifts. If you have any questions please contact Pastor Beth and Linda Carpenter. You can also find information by going to www. https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/ |
We truly can’t thank you enough for your $263.12 gift to the Alex C. Dove Foundation. WOW! Your financial support will allow us to continue offering those struggling with a life-threating illness a free place to rest and relax.
-DaNita Carlson, Director of Operations
Thank you to the Moravian Church volunteer group for filling the shopping carts for clients the week of July 17-21. During those 5 days, 153 families with 402 individual members including 17 new families were served.
–Kevin Cushman, Manager
On behalf of the Mt. Morris Board and staff, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your recent donation to the Arrowhead Expansion Project. We are blessed to have such wonderful people to help with the fundraising efforts.
-Dan Scharnhorst, Executive Director
-DaNita Carlson, Director of Operations
Thank you to the Moravian Church volunteer group for filling the shopping carts for clients the week of July 17-21. During those 5 days, 153 families with 402 individual members including 17 new families were served.
–Kevin Cushman, Manager
On behalf of the Mt. Morris Board and staff, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your recent donation to the Arrowhead Expansion Project. We are blessed to have such wonderful people to help with the fundraising efforts.
-Dan Scharnhorst, Executive Director
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UPDATES - NOVEMBER 2023Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow!
The Board of World Mission’s Blessings Flow Project has provided clean water to over 400 families in the La Moskitia region of Honduras this year through the distribution of household water filters. Through a partnership with local leaders and an organization called One Atta Time, we have blessed every family in the villages of Tumtum Tara and Warunta, with plans to serve three additional communities in the first stage of the project. As we approach the end of the year, now is the best time to let the Blessings Flow! Our partners at One Atta Time are graciously extending the price of $50 per filter to our Moravian donors through the end of the year, despite having increased their general rate to $100 this summer. This means that by giving before December 31st, the impact of your donation will be doubled! Your $50 donation covers the cost of purchasing the filter, shipping costs to get it in country, the purchase of the bucket, visits by BWM and One Atta Time staff to do health assessments, filter distribution, training on how to use and maintain the filter, and a follow-up visit to measure impact and ensure continued proper usage. That’s a lot of value to give EVERY family in these communities a decade or more of clean water to limit days of work and school lost to the effects of water-borne illnesses! Those in the US can send checks to: Board of World Mission 1021 Center Street Bethlehem, PA 18018. Canadians can send checks to: Moravian Church in Canada 600 Acadia Drive SE Calgary, AB T2J 0B8. Interac e-Transfer donations may be sent to treasurer@moravian.ca. Please indicate that your donation is for “Blessings Flow.” Learn more at www.MoravianMission.org/BlessingsFlow. |
CLEANSING WATERS - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Additional volunteers are needed for our Cleansing Waters ministry. We have had some resignations and could use a few more volunteers.
When we have clients, two volunteers meet them at a laundromat and provide them with detergent, dryer sheets, etc. and plug the machines with quarters.
Please contact Elaine Voight at 715-421-9389 or the church office if you are interested in helping out.
When we have clients, two volunteers meet them at a laundromat and provide them with detergent, dryer sheets, etc. and plug the machines with quarters.
Please contact Elaine Voight at 715-421-9389 or the church office if you are interested in helping out.
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ONE NOTE AT A TIME - UPDATES COMING SOON! |