THE WORD OF HOPE - Hope Moravian Church

THE WORD OF HOPE
Our Mission: Know the Bible, Follow Jesus, Serve All
APRIL 2016
www.hopemoravianchurch.org
812.546.4641
A Brother's Gift of Grace
For any family, times around the dinner table can either be delightful
or full of drama. At our table, the issues tend to be about the food not
being to our children's liking. Of course, Karen and I want them to eat
something beyond macaroni and chicken nuggets, so we try to offer a
variety of dishes to open up their palette (and by "we" I mean Karen,
as she gets the true credit for cooking our great meals, not me!). We
are not the type of family that will cater to each child's need and cook
up various options each evening to suit every desire. As we say,
"You get what you get and you don't give a fit!" If they choose not to
eat, that's up to them, but then they get...."NO SNACK!!" (And saying
it in unison, loud and strong, has become one of our fun family traditions).
Our 5 year old Curtis, tends to be the greatest offender these days
when it comes to not touching his food. A few weeks ago, something
amazing happened, that made me so proud as a Dad. Graydon saw
that Curtis was struggling to eat his dinner. Without us knowing, he
quickly ate ALL of his brother's food so that he would be ABLE to get
a SNACK! He did for Curtis, what Curtis was unable to do for himself.
That's what we call GRACE!
Sounds pretty familiar, doesn't it? By defeating sin on the cross and
rising from the dead, Jesus did for us what we couldn't do for ourselves! We were totally unable to finish our plate - live a perfect life and thereby get the coveted snack - a renewed life with God and a
home in heaven. It was so special to see Graydon love his brother so
much; and it was special to point them to the amazing grace that Jesus give us!
Beyond Easter, may we all live in the Grace and Victory of our Savior!
Pastor Andy
For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to
all people.
Titus 2:11
APRIL BIBLE READING
"Open the Bible each day - In step with Jesus you'll stay!"
April 1
Proverbs 2
Galatians 1
April 2
Proverbs 3
Galatians 2
April 3
Proverbs 4
Galatians 3
April 4
Proverbs 5
Galatians 4
April 5
Proverbs 6
Galatians 5
April 6
Proverbs 7
Galatians 6
April 7
Proverbs 8
Ephesians 1
April 8
Proverbs 9
Ephesians 2
April 9
Proverbs 10
Ephesians 3
April 10
Proverbs 11
Ephesians 4
April 11
Proverbs 12
Ephesians 5
April 12
Proverbs 13
Ephesians 6
April 13
Proverbs 14
Philippians 1
April 14
Proverbs 15
Philippians 2
April 15
Proverbs 16
Philippians 3
April 16
Proverbs 17
Philippians 4
April 17
Proverbs 18
Colossians 1
April 18
Proverbs 19
Colossians 2
April 19
Proverbs 20
Colossians 3
April 20
Proverbs 21
Colossians 4
April 21
Proverbs 22
1 Thessalonians 1
April 22
Proverbs 23
1 Thessalonians 2
April 23
Proverbs 24
1 Thessalonians 3
April 24
Proverbs 25
1 Thessalonians 4
April 25
Proverbs 26
1 Thessalonians 5
April 26
Proverbs 27
2 Thessalonians 1
April 27
Proverbs 28
2 Thessalonians 2
April 28
Proverbs 29
2 Thessalonians 3
April 29
Proverbs 30
1 Timothy 1
April 30
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Proverbs
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1 Timothy 2
From the Elders:
Devotion led by Brother Mark Bolander.
Approval of February 9th, 2016 minutes.
Pastor Andy will be away April 3rd due to Spring Rally, as
well as May 1st for Western District Synod, and July 3rd for
vacation. Josh Burnett will fill in for April 3rd and July 3rd.
Reviewed Holy Week schedule and readings and set Elder of
the day schedule through May.
The next meeting is set for April 12, 2016
From the Trustees:
March 10, 2016
Items of action
Approved Financial, Committee and Cemetery reports
Appointed committee to review MOC rental rates
Items of discussion
Installation of POTS line by AT&T
The recording of automatic on-line giving
Closet cleaning and organizing (To be done soon)
Maintenance items (filters and roof leaks)
Sealing of the bricks on MOC
Caulking N and S FH doors
Cemetery clean up
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Financial Update - Hope Moravian Church
Budget Income
Budget Expenses
Net Budget Gain / (Loss)
February 29,
2016
$19,804.53
$24,157.06
-$4,352.53
Fiscal YTD
Other Income
Other Expenses
Net Other Gain / (Loss)
$3,685.10
$3,085.38
$599.72
$6,335.49
$6,314.08
$21.41
Capital (Building Fund) Income
Capital (Building Fund) Expenses
Net Other Gain / (Loss)
$735.00
$0.00
$735.00
$1,235.00
$0.00
$1,235.00
TOTAL Income
TOTAL Expenses
Total Gain / (Loss)
$24,224.63
$27,242.44
-$3,017.81
$48,509.06
$55,988.99
-$7,479.93
$40,938.57
$49,674.91
-$8,736.34
submitted by David Epperson, Treasurer
Financial Update For Morning Star Preschool
Income
Expenses
Total Gain or Loss (-)
February 29,
2016
$3,945.46
$3,567.96
$377.50
Fiscal YTD
$25,414.99
$30,493.92
-$5,078.93
submitted by David Epperson, Treasurer
Note: Preschool Fiscal Year runs August 01 through July 31
Thank you to everyone who came to the Easter sunrise breakfast
and supported our youth! All proceeds will be divided among the
youth that helped with the breakfast to aid in the camping expenses throughout the year.
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Sanctuary Renewal Committee
Since the last update, we have been patiently awaiting the artistic rendering,
which was done per gratis by Joe Dodd. I received it, and need to run it past the
committee, the joint board, and finally to the entire congregation. We will
begin then, fund raising, which we estimate to be around $90,000 to 100,000
range. This would include demolition of walls, addition of railing, extension of
about three feet to the front of the
stage, recarpet everything, entire repaint,
and all electronics we need. Ironically, a lionshare of the expenses lie with the painting
and recarpeting. But these have to be done
now or we will kick ourselves for not doing
them when we should have.
Best regards,
Ken Seim
SPRING RALLY Theme: “Surprised by Jesus!”
Spring Rally is April 1-3 at Camp Camby Conference and Retreat
Center 10740 East County Road 700 South Camby IN 46113. Please
keep the campers and staff in your prayers this weekend that they
may have a wonderful spiritual weekend and safe travels there and
back.
Campers: Brendan Boewe, Jenna Boewe, Ashley Chambers, Dannielle Fields, Naomi Gollmer, Emily Harker, Serena Hendershot, Grant
Huffman, Michael Hughes, Ben Johnson, Sam Johnson, LeAnn Lux,
Sydney Schoen, Ryan Seim, Jazmyn Skirvin, Aaron Sweet, Joe
Sweet, Ben Swinford, Megan Swinford, Ellie Trotter, Pete Trotter,
Will Trotter, Emma Watkins, Connor Wilson, Clayton Wilson, Rodrigo Narcizn
Staff: Bryce & Lauren Bell, Berjanelle Budier, Christine Huffman,
Amy Keller, Andy Kilps, Joy Lux, Anita Watkins, Amy Swinford
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CEC News-March
New business at the March CEC meeting focused on a few youth topics –
Children’s Church, youth groups and VBS.
Besides receiving an overview of the new curriculum for Children’s
Church, we became more familiar with how the rotation of leaders for
Children’s Church works. If anyone is interested in being a part of this
ministry, please contact Brandy Walters for more information.
We received an update on VBS. It will be a one day event on June
18th this year, so save the date. Watch for future announcements on
needed donations.
Next month’s meeting will focus on Mother’s Day and Graduation.
Have a great month!
Michele Seim
Sunday School Superintendent
VBS
Save the Date: Saturday June 18
Location & Time: Still TBD
This year it is the Baptist Church’s turn to host our Community
VBS. We are trying something new this year and doing a one day
VBS. Stay tuned for more info with opportunities and way’s you
can help make this a great VBS for all the kids and their friends.
**A few items that we can start working on are: large soup or
coffee cans (Clean Please) for canteens, Camo fabric –
straps for canteen, Camo, red, white or blue duct tape – to
wrap metal cans, Plastic bottles (shampoo, dish detergent,
etc) – to use as water squirters
You can email Brandy Walters at
[email protected], text 812-603-4824, home phone 812546-0543 or see me in person. We appreciate everyone’s help to make
our VBS be successful. If you don’t have any of these items don’t fret…
There will be plenty of volunteer opportunities ahead!
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S.W.A.T.
SWAT is gathering after church on Sunday, April 17th. Lunch
will be B.Y.O.L. (Bring Your Own Lunch). We are doing a service project from Noon to 2pm at Elsbury's/Duck Creek Gardens
where we will help with cleaning and getting the grounds ready
for spring. As a reward for all of their hard work, the kids will be
treated to some ice cream at the Corner Cafe! We're excited
about this opportunity for our group to be a blessing in our community. Join us!
The R.O.C.K
“Reflections of Christ the King”
We will meet on Friday April 15 from 6pm-9:30pm
WE will play games, paint t-shirts, enjoy a bonfire and food!
Everyone needs to bring a plain white t-shirt for neon painting.
The Baptist Church is having a community showing of the
movie “War Room” on Sunday April 3rd at 6pm in their Family
Life Center. Please feel free to join and invite other to see this
wonderful movie!
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Please check the online calendar for updates and changes of
events. Also check when planning your committee events to
avoid conflicts.
https://www.localendar.com/public/hopemoravianoffice
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Please see calendar attached separately.
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NO MEETINGS AT THE PARSONAGE
IN APRIL!!!
Senior High Youth April Calendar/Event Information:
APRIL 1-3: Moravian Spring Rally/Camp Camby
Conference and Retreat Center
Sr. High Youth join with grade 6-Age 21 for the annual
Mid-States Moravian Spring Rally. A new site, Camp Camby Conference and Retreat Center at 10740 E County Rd 700 S/Camby, IN
46113, has been selected for this year’s Spring Rally. Youth depart
from the church at 5:30PM on Friday, April 1, and are expected to
return before noon on Sunday, April 3. Registration forms should
have been turned in to Registrar Amy Keller and transportation
needs communicated to Anita Watkins.
APRIL 16: Surprise Event
A couple of ideas have been ‘cooked up’. Please stay tuned to
texts/e-mails to find out which date and activity will rise to the top
of for these 2 possible dates on our April event calendar!
APRIL 30-May 1: Hauser Junior-Senior Prom and After
Prom
While the Junior-Senior Prom/After Prom is not a youth group
event, we did want to be mindful of this activity when making plans
for the month.
Youth…please, be safe this weekend as you have lots of fun and
make memories to last a lifetime!
Did you know… Sr. High Youth Group is active? Well, we are, and we want
9th -12th graders to know they are invited to be a part of Sr. High Youth!
Come join us J
We text…send us your number!
Michele Sweet: 812-593-5156
Dawn Wilson: 812-371-1623
[email protected]
[email protected]
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THANK YOU, ANITA WATKINS…
Youth grade 6-Sr. High would like to
thank Anita Watkins for organizing and
coordinating Easter Breakfast preparation, meal service, and clean-up for our
entire
church family and guests.
The Mother's Day Buffet will be Saturday, May 7 at 6:00PM. The
doors will be open at 5:30. We will be having a b
ffet dinner prepared by Tracy Fugate and Simmons' Winery. We will
have pork loin or chicken, side dishes, and desserts prepared by
church members. The cost is $13 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12,
and free to those 5 years and younger. Reservations will be taken
April 17 and 24 after church or by calling the church office. The deadline is May 1. Everyone is invited to attend.
Our theme this year is "A Family Affair." We encourage those attending to let us borrow a framed family photograph that will be used as
part of our table decorations. Please put your name on the back and
place them in the labeled box in the Fellowship Hall. Please do this by
May 1.
Our program will be our version of Family Feud. In order to make this
authentic, we need Everyone to complete a survey of questions by
April 24. Please place your surveys in the labeled box in the Fellowship Hall or give to Sally Scrogham or Stephanie Gates.
Family Feud Survey Questions
If you were to choose a number between 1 -10, which would you
choose:__________________
2. What is your favorite color? _____________________________
3. How many families in the Hope area went to Florida for Spring Break?
_____________________
4. What is Hope’s best tourist attraction?
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5. Where is your favorite place to eat within the Hope city limits?
____________________________
6. What animal is the favorite pet in Hope?
___________________________________________
7. What is your favorite part of Hope Heritage Days?
_____________________________________
8. Which fast food chain filmed a commercial in Hope, Indiana?
______________________________
9. What is your favorite sport to watch at Hauser High School?
______________________________
10. Which sport do you predict that Hauser High School will win a state championship in
the next 5 years? ________________________________________________
11. What type of business was first in the building that houses the Yellow Trail Museum?
___________________
12. What is your favorite celebration on the Hope Town Square?
_______________________
13. About how many kids play on the playground on a nice day?
_________________________
14. What is the favorite color of car/truck in Hope, Indiana?
____________________________
15. How many diesel pickup trucks are in Hope?
___________________________________
16. If you could choose to live on any street in Hope, which would it be?
_____________________
17. Which type of tree is planted in Hope the most? _______________________________
18. How many benches are around the square?
_______________________________________
19. Give the family name of one of Hope’s first
settlers.___________________________________
20. What time is Easter Sunrise Service?
_______________________________________________
21. Name a Moravian Sunday School class.
______________________________________________
22. Who makes the final decision in your family?
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BIRTHDAYS
Evan Huffman
Bill Johnson
Jareth Baldwin
Joey Ross
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Madison London
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Jonathan Cooper
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Sandy Marlowe
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Wyatt Imlay
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Ryan Berkenstock
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Dalton Dodd
Ellen Coner
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Evan Watkins
Jackie Runion
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Tom Lux
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Jessyca Swinford
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Kathryn Jackson
APRIL
ANNIVERSARIES
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Glen Keller
Natalie Berkenstock
Evan Clouse
Jodi Clouse
Linda Herron
Adam Tauer
Lachlan Toross
Sharron Harker
Victoria Shaw
Kristin Toole
Jennifer Wiwi
Stacy Huffman
Mac Trotter
BIRTHDAYS
&
ANNIVERSARIES
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Katelin Nading
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Ed Hendershot
Jordan Magner
Sally Scrogham
Drew Runion
Joyce Garrison
Dave Baldwin
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Cole Olibo
Adam Settle
Alvin & Mary Schaefer
Mark & Tammy Hege
David & Tammy Clouse
Ron & Rosie Trotter
David & Jennifer Wiwi
Garret & Cristy Coner
Paul & Linda Kidwell
Dale & Sharon Shrader
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Morning star
preschool
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The Mission Work that was done in South Carolina and in
Hope was a success!! Thank you to all who help to make
this possible!
SOUTH CAROLINA:
Seleah Settle, Gary
Dodd, Kenny Calender,
Don Settle, Kurt Heilman, Alvie Schaefer,
Tim Thayer.
HOPE: Jim Stafford,
Gary Huffman, David
Wiwi, Shawn McNeely,
Mike Crull, Andy Kilps.
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HOPE MORAVIAN CHURCH
202 Main Street
Hope, IN 47246
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Email: [email protected]
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