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~April 2018~

Palmyra Moravian Church Sunday School 10:00 AM/Worship 10:00 AM

1921 Cinnaminson Avenue, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 (856)829-2886 ~ Email: palmyramoravian@gmail

“Our mission is to: Grow in Faith, Live in Love, Share the Hope, as we Journey with Jesus.”

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From the Pastor: Dear Members and Friends, It seems as though I just said ‘Hello’ and I am already saying ‘Goodbye’. However, it has been good to spend a few months with you as Interim pastor. Again I wish to thank the Joint Board and Rev. Jeff Van Orden for affording me the opportunity to serve Palmyra Moravian Church. Palmyra Moravian is blessed with good facilities, good management of resources and a hard-working Joint Board. It is challenged by having a lot of members living far away and needs to reach out to the local community while finding ways to serve the far-flung congregation. I am glad to have been part of a time of meeting needs of members and friends, proclaiming the gospel to adults and children, and enjoying the warm fellowship which exists. I do believe that with so much going for the congregation there is a good future ahead and the church must be willing to be innovative and take some risks. With that said, I wish to use this opportunity to welcome aboard, our new pastor, Rev. Laura Gordon and pray that her ministry among us will be blessed by the Lord. Let us keep in mind the Great Commission:- Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20 George Richmond. Interim Pastor

Reverend George Richmond

Our kind and gentle Interim Pastor, Brother George, has been hospitalized. Unexpectedly and unfortunately, he will be undergoing heart bypass surgery this Thursday. The Elders have been in touch with Esther, his wife, and with George to let them know they are in our prayers. We had hoped to be able to honor Brother George and Esther with a goodbye luncheon on April 22nd, however, those plans are canceled. We will wait for another opportunity to express our appreciation for his care of our congregation during our time in need of a pastor. They have truly been a blessing to our congregation and we hope they come and worship with us when Brother George’s health improves. In the meantime, please add Brother George and his family to your personal prayer list.

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Moravian Thoughts and Beliefs

Easter People Did you know Moravians are known as the “Easter People?”On a day we call “Easter” Christians gather to celebrate God’s resurrection of Jesus Christ. This holy day lies at the very heart of being a Moravian. According to an article from the Northern Province Moravian Achives’ series “This Month in Moravian History,” the traditions of the Sunrise Service date back 280 years. In the early morning of Easter Sunday 1732, the young men of Herrnhut, Germany, gathered in the cemetery on the hill overlooking their Moravian community to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. It was the first Moravian Sunrise Service. The next year the service was held for the entire congregation. The Easter Morning Sunrise Service has become one of the characteristic liturgical traditions in the Moravian Church. So set your alarm and join the “Easter People” for our Easter Sunrise Service at 6:00 AM!!

The Lord is Risen….The Lord is Risen Indeed “The Resurrection of the Dead”

Do you know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?...if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his! (Romans 6:3,5) Let’s rejoice together during the 10AM Easter Worship Service and enjoy singing the favorite Moravian hymn, “Sing, Hallelujah, Praise the Lord!”

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Readings for Holy Week (Passion Week Manuals) will be held jointly with Riverside Moravian Church on Monday through Wednesday evenings, March 26-28. The schedule is as follows:Monday, March 26 Riverside Moravian 7 PM Tuesday, March 27 Palmyra Moravian 7 PM Wednesday, March 28 Riverside Moravian 7 PM **Maundy Thursday, March 29 Communion Service **Riverside Moravian 7 PM Good Friday Service, March 30 Palmyra Moravian 2:15 PM Great Sabbath Easter Egg Hunt, March 31 Palmyra Moravian 10 AM Easter Sunrise Service, April 1 Palmyra Moravian 6 AM Easter Service, April 1 Palmyra Moravian 10AM

In Our Prayers: Brother George Richmond, Richard & Sharon, Richard & Marilyn Hamilton, Murph Haines, DaraGibbons&family,JoannCross,BillMoore,JeffreyStephenson,GlennGrant,Rev.BillPfeiffer,JanetHentzHay,RobertDonovan,LibbieHorner,andSandyBurger.Foralltroopsandthosefromourcongregation:MadisonSturgis,MattOrmsby&JohnChrist.Theinternationalchildrenwesponsor:RosemaryRana(MoravianInstituteinIndia)andDianeMukanziza(Rwanda)

Ifyouwouldliketoaddsomeonetoourprayerlist,pleasewritetheperson’snameandpertinentinformation(withtheirconsent)ononeofthecommentcardsinthepewsandplaceitintheofferingplate.

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Great Sabbath Easter Egg HuntMarch 31 @ 10 AM

Here Comes Peter Cottontail….. Hopping Down the Bunny Trail…..

Hippity, Hoppity, Easter’s on its way! All children are invited to come and participate in our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Fields of eggs will be waiting to be found and put into Easter Bags! Join in the fun and be sure to bring a friend or two! Thank you to Ruth Conyers for planning this great event every year! We are asking for monetary donations, donations of toys and small wrapped candy for prizes and to fill the eggs. While you are out shopping, please pick up a thing or two to donate for this exciting event for our children. Anyone desiring to help fill or hide eggs, please contact Ruth Conyers @ 856-829-4639 or see her in church!

Youth Rally Saturday, April 14th

9AM-2PM Redeemer Moravian Church

Plan on attending this fun event for the young Moravians of all ages and their friends. Games, songs, crafts, and other activities are planned. Put this date on your calendar! Sponsored by the Delaware Valley Moravian Council of

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Churches. Contact John Meller for more information. jmeller57@gmail.com or 856-232-8337

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Installation Service For

The Reverend Laura A. Gordon

Sunday, April 29, 2018 10:00 AM

Palmyra Moravian Church

We rejoice at the installation of our new pastor! We are blessed that the Lord has led Pastor Laura to lead our congregation and we are looking forward to celebrating this occasion through worship and with God’s Word. Your presence will make this special event a memorable experience for Pastor Laura and the congregation as a family of God. A catered Luncheon Reception will be held directly following the service in the Christian Education Building. Monetary donations will be accepted. Please RSVP by April 21st to Ruth Conyers at 856-829-4639 or by email lbiboo@verizon.net.

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Congregation Watchword for 2018

The Lord rewards everyone for his righteousness and his faithfulness. (1 Samuel 26:23)

Our Mission Statement

Grow in Faith, Live in Love, Share the Hope, as we Journey with Jesus

Our Core Values

Christ Centered - We value experiencing the Good News of God found in Jesus.

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Meaningful Worship - We value meaningful worship that resonates with love and joy. Christian Education - We value Christian education for people of all ages. Youth - We value nurturing our youth through engaging, meaningful & fun activities. Fellowship - We value being together through the warmth of fellowship. Tangible Outreach - We value reaching out with the love of God and the Good News of

Jesus in tangible ways.

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Thank You!

The Women’s and Men’s Lenten Prayer Breakfasts were an enjoyable time of fellowship. A big thank you to Karen Poppert and John Meller for taking the leadership roles in making the breakfasts a success. Thank you to those who were willing to be on the committees and helped a great deal in preparing the programs, setting up tables, cooking, and cleaning up! The messages shared at the two breakfasts were meaningful and inspirational. Thank you to Rev. Rebecca Sisley, the women’s guest speaker, for being with us. Thank you to Brother John Meller for preparing a men’s message unexpectedly!

Palmyra Moravian Hoagie Sale

Hoagies will now be available after worship each month.

Sunday, April 8nd Fellowship Hall

$6.00 each

Cash or check (made payable to Palmyra Moravian Church)

Thank you for your generous support to our Church!

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Office Hours

Office Hours: Please contact one of the Elders listed below if there is an emergency or an unexpected need that calls for a pastoral visit so they may be of assistance.

Contact Information:

John Meller – 856-232-8337 Jane Miles – 856-829-0806 Terri Coles – 856-596-4457

Kristie Figiel - 856-786-2280 Carole Stamets – 856-829-7445

Secretary’s hours are:

Thursday 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. e- mail: palmyrasecretary@gmail.com

AprilBirthdays

4/2 KathleenPfieffer4/4 AndrewHealey4/6 ReevesBalderson4/11 ElizabethD’Autrechy4/15 ChipConyers4/18 BillPfeiffer4/20 DawnChrist4/23 StephenFigiel4/24 StephanieMagee

BrianBoyle4/26 EmmaMurphy

Food on the First!

Our church will bring food on the First Sunday of the month (April 1st, 2018). Place food items in the food basket up front in the sanctuary. All of the food will go to the Bread of Life Food Pantry (Located at Epworth United Methodist in Palmyra) and will provide for families in the Tri-Boro.

Joyful Noise Offering

will be held on April 15th to benefit Vacation Bible School

Moravian Men’s Breakfast

Join us for Breakfast at Jim’s Harbor Deli,

75 River Dr., Delran, ½ mi. north of Taylor Ln.

April 14th @ 8:30 AM

All are welcome!

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Social Action Committee

Social Action Committee Update "The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters

of mine, you did for me.' Matthew 25:40 We have been supporting Aurare Providence from the Nyamagabe Region of Rwanda for many years now. We have received wonderful news from World Vision that because of our years of partnering with others and by God’s grace, Aurare and her family and community are now equipped with the training and tools they need to reach their God-given potential. So, we say farewell to Aurare and hello to Diane Mukanziza also from Rwanda. She has been eagerly awaiting a sponsor. It is nice to know that we were able to help Aurare and now we have the opportunity to support Diane. We continue to support Rosemay Rana through the Moravian Institute in India. Our monthly collections and fundraisers are making a difference in the lives of these young people!

Bread of Life Food Pantry

Where: Epworth United Methodist Church (501 Morgan Ave., Palmyra)

856-829-1908

**The food pantry will be open the 3rd Saturday of every month** 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.

We have been asked to collect these items: Peanut Butter, Jelly, Cookies, Crackers, Kool-Aid, Rice Krispies Treats, Goldfish Cheez-its, Popcorn, Pudding and Jello. All other food items are welcome as well

Please place your donations in the basket inside the church vestibule.

For more infoor if you would like to volunteer please contact

Delores Lundy – 609-424-7481

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!