FREE COMMUNITY MEAL FEB. 7TH

Join the Mission & Outreach committee for a FREE CHILI AND SANDWICH MEAL in the Fellowship Building on Saturday, February 7th at 11:30 am – 1 pm. We have rescheduled the original event due to weather. Join us, for food, fellowship, or to help serve our neighbors! To-go bags will be available.

HOT DOG BAG LUNCH, SATURDAY JULY 26, 2025

The Mission & Outreach Committee will be handing out Hot Dog Bag Lunches to anyone in the neighborhood who stops by the Fellowship Building on Saturday, July 26th, 11:30 am – 1 pm. Please join us for fellowship or to help with this event!

ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR A CAUSE!

This Sunday, the CMC Youth began decorating paper lunch bags. At the end of the month, these bags will be used for a service project to feed folks in the West Salem neighborhood. We love getting our little ones involved in Missions & Outreach!

Christ as Chief Elder Communion – November 13, 2022

Join us for Holy Communion this Sunday
The Chalice has long been a symbol of the Moravian Church

Join us on Sunday, November 13th as we celebrate Christ as Chief Elder Communion. On November 13, 1741 announcement was made in all Moravian congregations that Jesus Christ had been chosen Chief Elder of the Moravian Church. The Moravian Church has had no single human chief executive since then, and now observes this as a festival day on the Sunday closest to November 13th by celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Communion.  Worship begins at 11 AM on Sunday morning. We hope to see you here! In addition, we will be holding our annual Church Council during worship this Sunday as well.

Winter Weather Policy

snowflakWith the threat of inclement weather this weekend, we encourage church members to check WXII, WFMY & WGHP television stations along with our  Church website and Facebook page  to discover information about any schedule changes for church events, meetings, and services due to weather conditions. We will have information publicized as early as we can concerning possible changes to our schedule on Sunday, January 13th. 

Comenius Learning Event

Fall 2018 CLS Instagram Portrait GraphicAccording to our primary doctrinal statement, The Ground of the Unity, we are called in faith to serve humanity, with our actions shaped by scripture – but this is not always an easy task! Indeed, disagreements over how we translate scripture’s messages into individual and community actions are not new. Join us as we explore some of the challenges and prospects of biblical, faithful decision-making, then and now. This event is taking place on  Saturday, November 3 from 9 AM to 3 PM at Ardmore Moravian Church. To learn more about this event or register, click on this following link: Comenius Learning Event

Work Crews Needed

MissionThe Board of World Mission is seeking volunteers to assist in the clean-up and recovery effort in the Wilmington area for the weeks of November 4th – 10th and 11th – 17th. Crews will be hosted at Covenant Moravian Church and doing clean up and demolition work at homes in the area. An effort is being made to secure sleeping cots, but people are encouraged to bring their own air/foal mattress and bedding. Work sites are being arranged through Samaritan’s Purse who is serving as a cleaning house between work sites and incoming mission teams. To learn more, read the following:

Work Crews Needed

Church Workday Wednesday Morning

storm debris 2Help is needed! A work day has been called for Wednesday morning at 9 AM at church. Our recent storm has left a lot of debris on our church campus. Please bring rakes, leaf blowers and yourselves on Wednesday. With enough people we should be able to accomplish all we need to do very quickly.  Thank you in advance for your participation!

Car Wash in August

car washThe Youth at Christ Moravian Church are sponsoring a car wash to raise money to help support a local food pantry.

WHEN:  Saturday, August 18th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

WHERE: Christ Moravian Church Parking Lot at 919 West Academy Street in Winston-Salem

COST: There is not a set cost for the car wash, instead donations will be taken.

Enjoy a sausage biscuit from 9:00 am – 11:00 am and a hot dog from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm while your car is being washed.  Proceeds from the food will also go to the Youth for camp.

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Summer Camp Season Underway

IMG_0774The 2018 Summer camp season at Laurel Ridge is underway! Pictured here are some of our Christ Moravian Campers participating in the Junior & Middle/Senior High Creative Arts camp at Higgins Lodge this week. Also in this photo are those Christ Moravian members serving on the summer M Staff along with Pastor Marcus who is a counselor this week. Continue to keep all our campers (and M Staff) in prayer this summer!

Pine Needle Sale Extended

pine4The Christian Education Committee is sponsoring a Pine Needle Sale with the proceeds going to help support our Laurel Ridge Summer Camp Scholarship Fund. The price per bale is $5. This sale has been extended an additional Saturday (March 17th)  from 8AM – 12 PM at the Fellowship Building (located on the corner of Academy Street and Granville Drive) in Winston-Salem,.

Morning Worship Only On Sunday

worship timeThe National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 4 AM to 10 AM Sunday morning, February 4th. Freezing rain is expected, with a possible accumulation of ice resulting in slippery conditions tomorrow morning. For this reason, Christ Moravian Church will not hold Opening Exercise or Sunday School. We are making plans to hold worship at 11 AM. Should conditions worsen we will inform the congregation through the various media outlets as communicated in an earlier post about our Winter Weather Policy about any further changes.

Chicken Stew To Benefit Ray Of Hope

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There will be a chicken stew fundraiser to benefit the Ray of Hope orphanage in Kenya, Africa. A sign up sheet has been posted on the CHURCH FAMILY LIFE bulletin board for pre-orders for chicken stew by the quart (TAKE OUT ONLY) at a cost of $10 per quart. On Saturday, February 3, between 3PM – 6 PM you may pick up your pre-orders at the Fellowship Building.

A Statement from the Worldwide Moravian Church

Available in PDF format for download is a statement from the worldwide Moravian Church (the Unity) from the President of the Unity Board, the Rev. Dr. Cortroy Jarvis, and the Unity Board Administrator, the Rev. D. Jørgen Bøytler. This statement expresses concern, as a matter of Christian principle, about recent statements by President Trump, and especially in light of our Moravian presence in many of the places to which the President’s comments referred.  For example, Haiti has been for some years a Unity Mission Area of our church, under the care of the Jamaican and the Eastern West Indies Provinces; about 75% of the Moravians in the world live in Africa; and, 20% in the Caribbean and Central America. We encourage you to read, reflect upon, pray about, and to share this statement as you feel led. The statement can be found below:

Moravian Unity Statement

 

Moravian Lovefeast Services in the Southern Province

lovefeastMoravian congregations will be holding Lovefeast Services throughout December and on Christmas Eve. Christ Moravian Church offers one service at 11 AM on December 17th and two services Christmas Eve (4 PM & 7:30 PM).   To view a listing of other congregations and their upcoming services, please follow the link below:

Lovefeast Services

Youth Lunch November 12th

roast beefMembers are reminded that following worship on Sunday morning, November 12th  we will be having a youth lunch in the Fellowship Building. Menu items roast beef, mashed potatoes, broccoli, corn and yeast rolls. Desserts will include homemade pound cake. Following lunch, Melinda Trevorrow will share pictures from her Moravian Roots trip this summer in Europe. Make plans to join us!

Prayers for Sutherland Springs

candlesOur heartfelt thoughts, prayers and sympathy are extended to those in Sutherland Springs, Texas who were killed yesterday while worshipping at First Baptist Church. May these words from our Moravian Book of Worship offer us encouragement and strength in the days ahead:

God of mercy, God of comfort, we come before you in this time of difficulty, mindful of human frailty and need, confused and struggling to find meaning in the face of suffering.
We are grateful that even as we share in the joy of Christ Jesus, we can also share abundantly in comfort in the midst of suffering. (Intercessions in Times of Crisis)
 

Thoughts and Prayers

VegasOur heartfelt thoughts, prayers and sympathy are extended to those in the Las Vegas community. To date, over fifty people have died and over 500 individuals are being treated in hospitals for injuries related to a shooting incident that took place at the Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival. Remembering these words from our Moravian Book of Worship:

“For all who are in danger, trouble, or anguish, we ask the presence and strength of your Spirit.”  (Intercessions in Time of Crisis)

Emergency Cleanup Buckets Needed

bucketsAt our Petersbrook RCC meeting in September, each RCC congregation has committed themselves to make 10 Emergency Cleanup Buckets. If your Sunday school class, fellowship group or as an individual would like to fill one of these buckets, please contact the church office. The due date for these buckets is Monday, October 9th. Please click below on the PDF file to view the items desired not only for an emergency bucket but also a hygiene kit as well.

Church World Services Information

Christ Moravian Welcomes Jennifer Sands September 17th

Jennifer SandsChristian author and speaker Jennifer Sands will be sharing her heart and her story of how after the death of her husband Jim, in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, she was transformed from a God believing good person to having a deep intimate relationship with God.  Sands will be our guest speaker in worship on Sunday, September 17th at 11 AM. To learn more about Jennifer Sands please  download this information in PDF format:

Jennifer Sands information

Or follow this link to her webpage:

Jennifer Sands

Biking Fellowship Announces Schedule

Join us for biking!

Members and friends of the congregation are invited to join us for a time of exercise and fellowship as we bike together. The Biking Group will meet at 9 AM on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month as weather permits. The group will also meet the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month at 9 AM. Participants are asked to meet at the Greenway behind Marketplace Mall on Peters Creek Parkway.  The first gathering will be Saturday, August 19th. Continue reading “Biking Fellowship Announces Schedule”

Car Wash Thanks and Appreciation

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Thank you for your support!

We thank those who participated and those who ventured out for our Youth Car Wash on Saturday. Over $400 was collected to help purchase food for a local food pantry along with non perishable food items being collected.

Youth Bake Sale Items Needed

bake_saleThe Youth will be having a bake sale on Saturday, May 20th from 7 AM – noon in the Fellowship Building as the West Salem Neighborhood Association hold their annual yard sale in our parking lot. Please contact a volunteer with the youth to donate items!

Lenten Bible Study

p-ah-creed-headerDuring the season of Lent, Pastor Marcus will be offering another Lenten Bible Study following worship. Our sessions will being on the 2nd Sunday of Lent, March 12th and continue through Palm Sunday, April 9th. We will once again seek volunteers to provide a lunch for our group participants. Pastor Marcus will provide lunch at our first session on March 12th. There also will be a Youth Lunch on March 26th. A sign up sheet is located on the Church Family Life Bulletin Board. This study is based upon the new book by Adam Hamilton entitled, Creed What Christians Believe and Why. Continue reading “Lenten Bible Study”

Holy Communion & Lovefeast Sunday

Join us for  Holy Communion Sunday

We will be celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Communion during worship on Sunday, March 5th at 11 AM on the first Sunday of the Lenten season. Later that afternoon at 2 PM, all are invited to join us for our Day of Prayer Lovefeast Service. We welcome as our guest speaker, The Rev. Kelly Moore. We hope you will make plans to join us for these special services Sunday.

Chicken Stew for Ray of Hope Saturday

Chicken Stew Dinner on October 10th

Join us at Christ Moravian Church in the Fellowship Building on Saturday, February 25th from 5 PM – 7 PM for a Chicken Stew. People may choose either dine in or take out. A love offering will be accepted for those who choose to dine in. Quarts of Chicken Stew will be available for $10. All proceeds go to benefit the Ray of Hope Ministry in Kenya, Africa.

“Black and White” Dinner

special-dinnerThe youth are sponsoring a special dinner on Saturday, January 28th at 5 PM. Tickets are $12 and seating is limited to 60 people. All proceeds will benefit the Convo 2017 Fund. Menu includes: salad, choice of baked ham or roast beef, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, roll, dessert and beverages (tea, coffee or water). Please contact a youth leader to purchase tickets.

Moravian Daily Text Available Through Email

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If you are interested in subscribing to the email version of the Daily Text click here:

Moravian Daily Text 

Imagine sharing the same devotional with 1.5 million believers in more than 50 languages around the globe. The Moravian Daily Texts has been living this ecumenical dream for many years! First published in 1731 in Saxony, this little book grew out of a spiritual renewal of the Moravian Church (Unitas Fratrum) that dates back to Aug. 13, 1727. Today, more than 250 years after its first publication, Continue reading “Moravian Daily Text Available Through Email”

Singstunde Sunday

music-notes-clip-art-png-139835101453Join us Sunday in worship for a special service known as a Singstunde Sunday. Our message will be proclaimed through a variety of hymns that we sing in worship together.

Christian Education Fundraiser

new-logo-transOn Saturday, October 15 from 8 AM – 12 noon we welcome Shamrock Shredding of Greensboro to our Fellowship Building Parking Lot to handle all of your shredding needs. The cost will be $5 per box.

Safe Sanctuary Policy

safesanctuarySafe Sanctuary Policy of Christ Moravian Church

As mandated by our Synod of 2014, Christ Moravian Church has adopted and is in the process of implementing our Safe Sanctuary Policy. Our Southern Province desires that children, youth, and adults experience the abiding love of God and fellowship within the community of faith. Each congregation has been mandated to create policies that seek to protect the well being of children, youth and vulnerable adults in their care and the personnel who work with them in the ministries of the church. The adoption and implementation of such policies and procedures are important steps to ensure safety and well being along with reducing risk to children, youth, vulnerable adults, members of churches, churches, provincial boards and agencies. We now have a policy  that will help ensure that children, youth and vulnerable adults are not placed at risk, and that our church, and Leadership Board do not face undesirable legal liabilities. Please click on the link above to review our policy.

 

Prayers for Unity Synod

unitas_logoMembers are asked to remember in their prayers our Unity Synod that will be taking place next week in Jamaica. Our Southern Province representatives include The Rev. David Guthrie (PEC President), The Rev. John D. Rights (Pastor, Konnoak Hills) and The Rev. Dr. Craig Troutman (Pastor, Raleigh Moravian). Please refer to the PDF form below for more information and specific prayer guidelines.

Prayers for Unity Synod

Special Dinner Approaching

stars-570x380 (1)The Christian Education (CE) Committee will be sponsoring a fundraising event for the Laurel Ridge Summer Camp Scholarship Fund on Saturday, June 25, at 6:00 PM. The event is called “An Evening Under the Stars” and will be a delicious meal prepared by Trish Gray and Sabrina Maksi, served by the youth and accompanied by piano music from Stephen Holland. The dinner will take place in the Fellowship Building, which will be fully decorated under the direction of Emma LaBella. This special event is limited to 80 people. Tickets will be $12 and can be purchased from members of the CE Committee.

Comenius Learning Series Event

ComeniusLogoA Comenius Learning Series Event co-sponsored by the Salem Creek RCC.

To register online follow this link:

Comenius Learning Series Event

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Trinity Moravian Church | 7:00pm

The history of the Moravian Church is filled with stories of people dedicated to the way of Christ, both black and white. The 250th anniversary of Salem presents a unique opportunity to explore how who we were shapes who we are as Moravians today and who we can be tomorrow.

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Consider Applying For Moravian Leadership Network

MLN_Logo_webTo apply online follow this link:

Moravian Leadership Network

The Moravian Leadership Network joins and strengthens current and emerging leaders in the Moravian Church, Southern Province through experiential, group-oriented learning. The goal is to broaden and deepen the pool of Moravian leaders, people who will dedicate themselves to accomplishing worthwhile goals with a sense of vision, purpose, excitement and common good, creating a future of greater possibilities.

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Holy Communion and Confirmation This Sunday

ReligiouswallpapersJoin us in worship this Sunday, May 15th as we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion for Pentecost. In addition to celebrating the Sacrament we will be welcoming three youth into our church membership through either the Sacrament of Baptism or Rite of Confirmation. We hope you will make plans to attend.

Easter Egg Hunt Recap

many-thanksA great crowd from our West Salem Community and Christ Church family ventured out for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26th! Many thanks to members of our Christian Education Committee and Older Youth who assisted. Enjoy some photos from today’s event in the photo slideshow below:

 

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Spaghetti Dinner – Sponsored By The Youth Fellowship

WHAT: A Spspaghettiaghetti dinner including spaghetti (with or without meat), salad, garlic toast, dessert, water, tea and coffee (regular & decaf)

WHO: Sponsored by the Youth Fellowship

WHEN: Saturday, March 5 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

WHERE: Christ Moravian Church Fellowship Building at 919 W. Academy Street, Winston-Salem

COST: $8.00 for adults and children over age 5 and $4.00 for children age 5 and younger. Take-out will be available.

WHY: To help the youth raise money for their projects, including outreach and mission

 

 

Day of Prayer Lovefeast this Sunday

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Nola Knouse 

On Sunday, February 14th, all are invited to join us for our 2016 Day of Prayer Lovefeast Service at 2 PM. The Rev. Dr. Nola Knouse will be our guest speaker.

The Rev. Dr. Nola Reed Knouse, Director, holds degrees from Wake Forest University and the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester, with specialization in eighteenth-century German music theory and performance. She also holds the Certificate in Theological Studies from Moravian Theological Seminary and is an ordained Moravian minister. Continue reading “Day of Prayer Lovefeast this Sunday”

Sunday Worship and All Activities Canceled

Weather_Alert_std_t (1)Worship service and all activities for Sunday, January 24th have been canceled at Christ Moravian Church. We encourage everyone to be safe if they must venture out in the current conditions. We look forward to seeing you next Sunday, January 31st in worship!

The Children Christmas Program

mirrorOur Children and Youth put on a fabulous program this morning in worship entitled, “What God Wants For Christmas.” To enjoy some photos from today’s program enjoy the slideshow below.

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Grow One Step in 2016

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Our Stewardship Commitment Sunday will be November 8th. We are encouraging our members to “Grow One Step” in their giving next year. The document below that can be downloaded in PDF format is available to assist in your planning for next year’s pledge commitments.

Grow One Step 2016

In addition to figure out your tithe based upon your income, this is a helpful resource! Follow the link below:

Tithe Calculator

Chicken Stew on October 10th

Chicken Stew Dinner on October 10th

Join us on Saturday, October 10, from 4 – 6 PM in the Fellowship Building for a chicken stew dinner. A love offering will be collected in support of the Ray of Hope Orphanage in Kenya, Africa. Proceeds will help go to assist in travel costs for missionary Michael Tesh and his family to return home later this year. Takeout will also be available for $10.

Thank You For Your Support

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Thank you for all who ventured out to support our Leadership Board Breakfast on Saturday, September 12th. We were able to raise over $700 for our General Fund. We look forward to presenting another breakfast sometime in the Spring of 2016. Thank You again for your support!

Church Picnic MOVED INDOORS for August 30th

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Join us August 30th!

Join us on Sunday, August 30, for our annual Church Picnic and Ice Cream Social.  The activities begin at 4 PM with an Open House in the Early Elementary Department with a special presentation on their topographical map of the Old Testament Bible Lands.

We will begin serving dinner around 4:30 PM.The menu will be BBQ, BBQ slaw, baked beans, rolls, tea and water.  Don’t forget to bring your favorite dessert or homemade ice cream to share. Due to the threat of rain our event has moved indoors to the Fellowship Building.

 

 

Mission Camp Begins Sunday

MissionCampPlease keep our youth and adult volunteers who will be participating in Mission Camp this week. The group will be staying in our Fellowship Building and assisting some of our neighbors in the West Salem Community. Among the tasks they plan to undertake are the following:

  • Pressure Washing
  • Painting
  • Removing an old storage shed

In addition they plan to volunteer at Sunnyside Ministry and Samaritan Ministry as well. We look forward to hearing a recap of their mission camp experience during worship on August 2nd.

Youth Car Wash Appreciation

UnknownWe thank those who ventured out to the Youth Car Wash on Saturday, June 20th. Over $600 was raised for our Laurel Ridge Scholarship Fund. Thank you again for your support!

Petersbrook Regional Conference of Churches Breakfast

HabitatThe Petersbrook RCC (Ardmore, Bethesda Calvary, Christ, Morning Star Fellowship and Fries Moravian congregations) are hosting a breakfast on February 21st from 7 AM – 11 AM at Christ Moravian Church in their Fellowship Building. Proceeds from this breakfast will benefit the Salem Congregation’s Habitat for Humanity Project this Spring. Volunteers are needed from our congregation to help out on that Saturday. Contact the church office for more details. Menu items are included on the following the flier that is available for download in PDF format below:

Petersbrook Breakfast Flier

Leadership Focus 2015

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“Be the Church: Living Faith in a New Generation”

Please  consider participating in the upcoming Leadership Focus event, to be held at Trinity Moravian Church on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Our workshops focus on themes emerging from 2014’s Synod and include a variety of helpful topics. This year Leadership Focus is adding a mission element in the afternoon and hope to involve more and different folks in this effort. This year there are lower prices as well as discounts for pastors, educators, students, and families. Scholarship assistance is also available through the church.   If you are interested in learning more about Leadership Focus please follow the link below:

Leadership Focus

To register and receive scholarship assistance from the church, simply fill out this form (available for download in PDF format) and submit to the church office no later than February 15th. 

Leadership Focus Registration

 

Heritage Woods Lovefeast

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Many thanks to those from our church who on Thursday evening went to Heritage Woods to lead a Lovefeast Service. Members of Christ Moravian will also be participating in an upcoming Lovefeast Service at Homestead Hills with other members of the Petersbrook Regional Conference of Churches (Ardmore, Calvary, Christ and Fries Moravian).

2014 Advent Activities

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Advent begins November 30th

We have a busy schedule of activities during the Advent Season at Christ Moravian Church this year! We hope you will make plans to join us for all the fun and festivities taking place in the coming weeks. To view or download in PDF format our schedule of events please follow the link below:

2014 Advent Activities

 

Veteran’s Day Tribute

happy-veterans-day-picturesRemember to thank those veterans for their service to our great country. Pray for those who serve in the Armed Forces today as well!

Holy Communion and Stewardship Commitment Sunday

Join us for Holy Communion
Join us for Holy Communion

Join us this Sunday in worship as we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion remembering when on November 13th in 1741 that Jesus Christ was elected as our Chief Elder of the Moravian Church. In addition we will have an opportunity in worship to present our 2015 Pledge Commitment Cards.  Our worship service begins at 11 AM–we hope to see you here!

Daylight Savings Time Ends

Daylight Savings Time EndsThis Sunday don’t forget to  change your clocks back. Worship begins at 11 AM at Christ Moravian Church. Hope to see you here!

Christ Moravian To Host World Mission Lovefeast

World Mission Lovefeast Sunday, November 2nd 3 PM
World Mission Lovefeast
Sunday, November 2nd
3 PM

Christ Moravian Church will host the 91st Anniversary Service of the World Mission Lovefeast on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at 3 PM. This service is sponsored by The Mission Society of the Moravian Church South, Inc. Music will begin at 2:30 PM by the Provincial Band on the front lawn of the church directed by Carol Johnson. The Christ Moravian Choir under the direction of Jeanie Rothrock will provide music during the service. Special intergenerational music will be presented the Provincial Praise Group directed by Bishop Sam Gray. Stephen Holland will be the organist. Our guest speaker will be The Rev. Cynthia Williams. She is a member of Kernersville Moravian Church and has been a participant on two short mission teams from Kernersville to Kenya and Peru. An offering will be collected for Mission Society Missionaries and Leadership Development in the Mission areas of Cuba, Peru and Sierra Leone. Please make plans to join us!

Special Concert Coming to Christ Moravian

hpqscan0001Come soothe your soul with good music and sweet treats under the trees at Christ Moravian Church in the coming weeks! On Sunday, October 5th from 4 PM – 6 PM the Petersbrook Regional Conference of Churches (Ardmore, Christ, Calvary and Fries Memorial Moravian) will be hosting a free concert for the community. There will be a love offering collected that will go to help support Sunnyside Ministry. Bring your chair or blanket for the lawn. In case of inclement weather the concert will move into the Sanctuary and our refreshments and reception will take place in the Fellowship Building.  To download the flier click on the link below:

Concert Flier

Christ Moravian Hosts Special Worship Service

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Join us! Thursday, September 11, 2014 @ 7 PM

The Moravian Methodist Dialogue meeting will be held in Winston-Salem beginning September 11, 2014. As a way of including both communities in a time of fellowship and worship a Singstunde will be held at Christ Moravian Church on Thursday, September 11 starting at 7:00 pm. “The Singstunde, or “singing hour”, is a traditional Moravian service consisting of complete hymns and hymn stanzas selected and ordered to develop a theme. In the Singstunde participants proclaim the message of the service to one another in song, each person being both recipient and messenger. This Singstunde focuses on our unity as brothers and sisters, called by Christ, following him as our shepherd and guide, and moving together into the world for service to all.” Please make plans now to join us the evening of Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Christ Moravian Church.

Advent Star Complete

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The completed Advent Star

Members and friends of Christ Moravian Church gathered together in our Fellowship Building on Saturday to create a new 110 point Advent Star for our Sanctuary. Under the guidance and leadership of Max Brady this Advent Star was completed on Monday evening. Thank you to those who helped out with this project! Enjoy some photos taken from the workshop:

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Continued Prayer for Church Members in Alaska

The Moravian Church in Bethel, Alaska
Moravian Church in Bethel

Clay and Nancy Reid arrived safely in Bethel, Alaska as they begin their mission work with fellow Moravians. Among the tasks this group hopes to accomplish in their time in Bethel are the following: running a Vacation Bible School program, re-roofing and finishing the inside of the Moravian Bookstore, and adding an arctic entry to the Dean’s House at the seminary. Enjoy some updated photos sent to us from Nancy Reid in the slideshow below:

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Thanks and Appreciation

 

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Our thanks and appreciation to our youth and adult volunteers who ventured out to clean gravestones for members of Christ Moravian Church and the Salem Congregation at God’s Acre on this Good Friday. We appreciate all that you do in your service for God’s Kingdom.

Synod Elections Update

Synod_logo_1forpostDavid Guthrie was re-elected as Provincial Elders’ Conference President.  Congratulations to Clara “Cackie” Rollins who was re-elected to the Provincial Women’s Board. In addition delegates were in the voting process to elect a bishop. After ten ballots, the resolution to elect a bishop was revisited. A lengthy discussion on the floor of Synod took place . The body of Synod discerned that perhaps the Holy Spirit was not leading us to elect a bishop and by majority vote the resolution to elect a bishop was defeated. To view a complete listing of the current election results please see below:

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Chicken Stew to Benefit the Ray of Hope Ministry

Michael and Ceci Tesh
Ray of Hope Ministry

Join us on Saturday, March 29th from 5 – 7 PM for a Chicken Stew. People may choose to either dine in or take out. All proceeds go to benefit the Ray of Hope Ministry in Kenya, Africa.  To learn more about the Ray of Hope Ministry, follow the link below to view a slideshow of a recent trip taken by some ladies from Kernersville Moravian Church in 2013.

Ray of Hope

Christ Church returns to worship in Sanctuary

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Rev. David Guthrie
speaking to the congregation
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We returned to our newly refurbished Sanctuary on Sunday, March 9th. Many thanks to all those in our orchestra who played for our first Opening Exercise of 2014. In worship, we welcomed The Rev. David Guthrie, PEC President as our guest preacher in worship as we celebrated the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

Daylight Savings Time Ends

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Don’t forget!
Turn your clocks forward one hour

Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday morning at 2 AM. Don’t forget to turn back your clocks on Saturday evening before bedtime. Opening Exercise begins at 9:45 AM, Sunday School at 10 AM and worship at 11 AM. We hope to see you at Christ Moravian Church Sunday morning!

“Open House” Sunday

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Following worship in our Fellowship Building on March 2nd, we will be having an “open house” in the Sanctuary Building so we can view first hand all of the maintenance projects that have taken place over the past few months! There will still be a few items that will need to be addressed (touch up painting, etc) in the week ahead but we are excited that

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DAYS OF PRAYER SERVICES

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Bishop Sam Gray will be our guest speaker on Sunday, March 9th, for our Lovefeast Service
at 4 PM.

The 2014 Days of Prayer Worship Services are now available for viewing in PDF format at the link below:

Days of Prayer

Worship Begins in the Fellowship Building

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Members are reminded that on Sunday, January 5th morning worship takes place in our Fellowship Building for the next few months. Many thanks to Bobbie and NT Russell, Carol Johnson and Archie Walker who assisted in our set up Monday morning! There will be a few changes regarding worship in this space for us that we wanted our members and visitors to know about beforehand. To learn more about these changes please click on the link “continue reading” below.

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Concluding the Year with Communion

Join us for Holy Communion this Sunday
Join us for
Holy Communion
this Sunday

We conclude the year 2013 with a Holy Communion service in worship on Sunday, December 29th. This will be our last worship service not only for the year 2013 but also for a few months in our Sanctuary. Work begins on our maintenance projects this Monday, December 30th. We hope you will make plans to join us!

Children’s Program to take place in Worship

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Please make plans to join us for worship on Sunday, December 15th  Our Children’s Program that was originally scheduled for worship on December 8th will be taking place. Our youth (pictured to the left at a recent dress rehearsal) have been working very hard on this program which is called, “And He Comes!” This was written by Cyndy and Kiley Smith and will be performed by our Youth Sunday school classes.