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Home-To-Home 529 S. Church Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Phone: 336-722-6171 FAX: 336-723-5085 email: home1771@homemoravian.org www.homemoravian.org

Home Moravian Church Fulfilling Christ's call to love God, live in community, and serve our neighbor.

November 2016

His Kindness Shall Not Be Removed For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed;

but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.—Isaiah 54: 10 (King James Version)

Back in mid-September, I met with local faith leaders to begin planning our annual interfaith Thanksgiving worship. As we talked about our ideas for the service, we reflected soberly on current American culture and politics. We agreed that in this year’s interfaith worship, following close on the heels of the election, it would be more important than ever to offer a message of cooperation, interdependency, and peace among those with differing views. A few weeks later, I was a guest at a dinner where we used a set of questions, written on small cards and presented to the guests, as conversation starters. One guest’s card asked, “What are your hopes for the future?” Without hesitation, that guest answered, “I just want us all to be kind to each other.” She spoke emotionally about the upcoming election and the unusually high toll it seems to have taken on our national goodwill. “When it’s over,” she said, “I hope we can just get back to working together, and being kind.” Can that hope be realized? We needn’t wonder or worry. Kindness is well within our power, and indeed within our call from God. As Thanksgiving Day approaches, that’s two good reasons to be thankful: the power and the call to be kind. Using our power to be kind makes the world better. Being called to be kind makes us better as individuals and as a community. God’s call requires us to rise above our meaner instincts and bring our best selves into relationships with others. As we move forward from a difficult political season, let us be kind, and let us be thankful. Let us be thankful for the opportunities we find, as Americans, to cooperate, to depend on one another, to live in peace. Let us be thankful for our nation’s ideals of welcoming diverse voices and peoples into our life together. Let us be thankful for kindness, and the many opportunities God provides to be kind. We have so many reasons to be thankful. As an interfaith community, let us offer thanks together, as we have for many years, on the Sunday evening before Thanksgiving. This year’s service will be held at Temple Emanuel (201 Oakwood Drive, in the Ardmore neighborhood) on Sunday, November 20, at 5:00. Come and hear scripture in many languages; come and sing songs both familiar and new; come and be blessed by words of faith from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions. Come and enjoy delicious refreshments after the service! Come and be joyful; come and be thankful; come and be glad for the kindness to which we are called. --Ginny

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From the American Red Cross - Erin, a donor: “My reason for giving blood and/or platelets is simple: I can. As an international development consultant, I have seen first hand how many live in various developing countries from Africa, the Middle East, former Russian republics, and S. America to include war torn Afghanistan and Iraq. Giving blood is simply giving back....because I can.” One donation can save up to three lives. Call for an appointment at 336-403-1770 or go to redcrossblood.org. Sign the church donor book located in the canteen. Senior Friends - Moravian Archivist Richard Starbuck will speak on "St. Philips Moravian Church's Liberia Heritage" at our meeting with our RCC partners at the St. Philips Moravian Church Fellowship Hall following a pot luck luncheon beginning at 11:30 am on Thursday, November 10th. Please join us. Sponsored by Senior Friends.

To get to St. Philips: from University Parkway, go east on Deacon Boulevard past the coliseum. Deacon Boulevard will become 30th Street. When shortly you reach the residential area, after the second left, turn left into the St. Philips parking lot behind the red brick St. Philips Church. (From University Parkway it's less than a mile east.)

Diggs-Latham Partnership Information

This School Year at Diggs-Latham started with the coming of a new principal, Ted Burcaw. He is our member and is very excited about this new position. There are many challenges and he has an excellent staff. What are we doing to help? Please read the following:

• The faculty and staff began their year with breakfast and first meeting in our Fellowship Hall. • In October, several of our members served a pizza supper to an ESL (English as a Second Language)

event which was well attended. There are several Syrian refugee children at the school. There is also a teacher who speaks Arabic, but helping the refugees is a challenge.

• Volunteers are back in the classroom and media center. If you are interested in volunteering, please let Mallie Graham (336-924-9409) know.

• Coats are being gathered for the cold days approaching soon • Campbell Soup labels and Box Tops Education coupons are being collected. A parent prepares them for

reimbursement. We have a box for the collection just outside the office area at the church. • Now This Is The Big Thing - We will have the Ms. Ruby’s Vegetable Soup dinner on Wednesday,

November 16 in Fellowship Hall. This is a fundraiser!!! We hope to raise around $2500 to purchase gift cards for the teachers. They will buy needed classroom supplies. PLEASE COME and there will be an interesting program too. We need you to make a reservation and attend. There will be staff and their families attending also. MARK YOUR CALENDARS.

The Diggs-Latham Partnership is part of the work of the Home Missions Ministry Team . Our support for this school is very needed and appreciated.

Give Thanks in Community! Each year on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, Home Church joins with other worshippers for an interfaith Thanksgiving service. This year's service will be Sunday, November 20, at 5:00 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 201 Oakwood Dr. (in Winston-Salem's Ardmore neighborhood). Come and join with many people of faiths for this celebration of gratitude in community.

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Sociable Saints Christmas Dinner Party Give your Christmas spirit a lift at the annual Christmas dinner party started decades ago by young adults looking for fun and fellowship within the Home Church community! Join the festivities to meet and mingle in an elegant and warmly inviting "home."

Date: Sunday, December 11, 2016 Place: Rondthaler Gramley House (white house behind the church) Time: Social Hour at 5 p.m. and buffet dinner at 6 p.m. (Note time changes) Jazz: John Mochnick, piano Spirit: Morning Star, soloist Beth Mochnick, and carol singing Reservations: Your check for $29.00 per person will be your reservation. Mail to: Jan Henderson, 6201 Salemtowne Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, and please make checks

payable to Sociable Saints Fellowship Deadline: December 5, 2016. Space is limited, so please mail your reservations early. Questions: Mary Jane Dewees (336-765-3980), Jan Henderson (336-768-5395) or Delores Sanders (336-

659-1582).

Personals Best Wishes: Adrienne Elizabeth Yates and Ian Thomas Hill, who were married on October 8. 24 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge, MA 02138 Birth: Siler and Lacy Southerland on the birth of a son, James Billington Southerland, on October 7. 808 Winberry Ct., 27104. Baptism: Brant MacKenzie Vance, infant son of Matthew H. Vance and Christine Rodriguez. 427 Econ Circle, #263, Orlando, FL 32817 Receivng hospice care at home: Salemtowne Healthcare: Jane Shouse – 6307 Salemtowne Dr., 27106 Recovering at Home: Bill Graham – 4409 Bashavia Dr., Pfafftown, 27040

Margaret Kolb – 897 Buttonwood Dr., 27104 Sympathy to: ...The family of Don Moore, who died on Oct. 27. Terry – 2521 Amesbury Rd., 27103 ...The family of Blevins Vogler Baldwin, who died on October 3. Sandy – 1001 Englewood Dr., 27106 ...James Crosswhite on the loss of his father, Henry L. Crosswhite, on October 5. James – 154 Brambleton Rd., 27127 ...James and Sharon Reed (non-resident members) on the loss of their daughter, Cameron Megan Reed, on October 7 in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. Reed family – 226 West 2nd St., Lexington, KY 40507

Annual Church Council Sunday, November 20, 2016

Following 10 a.m. Morning Worship The youth will prepare a baked potato and salad bar for lunch.

Donations will be accepted. Bring a dessert to share! Reservations may be phoned (722-6171) or emailed

(home1771@homemoravian.org) or by the distributed reservation card by 5 p.m.,

Wednesday, November 16 to the church office.

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November/December Highlights in Children and Youth Ministries

Children Moravian Minis/Wednesday

November 2: enjoy visitor Moravian Star maker Max Brady November 9: Fittings for Candle Tea costumes

November 16: Create a Moravian Christmas craft November 30: Children’s Choirs sing at Candle Tea

Sunday Programming

November 6: All remain in Sanctuary for Holy Communion

Sunday School November 6, 13: Elijah; experience the prophet’s story through Music and Games

November 20: Church Council - Following the session in the Sanctuary, parents of children ages three and up should pick up their children from Singstunde in the Music Room (CE 206) to take them to Fellowship Hall for lunch. (Children aged three and under may remain in the nursery for lunch and following). During the business session after lunch, childcare for children in Pre-K – 5 is available in the video room in CE 203. Parents should pick up their children in these locations at the end of Church Council.

November 27-December 18: Isaiah; experience this prophet through Drama, Music, Games, and Cooking

Sunday School will resume January 8

What Is “Moravian Minis?” Home Moravian is situated within a treasure trove of history, both within and outside of her walls. Children through grade seven are able to explore these nooks and crannies on Wednesday afternoons. Thanks to Frances Beasley (VP of Development/Old Salem) and Melissa Goins (docent/Old Salem) for bringing this history alive to these children and youth on a weekly basis.

Youth Sunday School

All youth are invited to join HMC’s Church Council after church on November 20 in lieu of Sunday School. Sunday School: November 6, 13, 27, December 4-18; will resume January 8

Middle and Senior High Youth Fellowship

November 6: Provincial Square Dance, New Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. November 13, 27, and December 11: 12:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m. lunch and programming

November 20: 8:30 a.m.; Prepare and serve lunch for Church Council November 27, 8:30 a.m. – Prepare HOPE lunches in Club Room

December 4: Hayride for Festival of Lights. Dinner at Goslens’ at 4:45 p.m. (or take HMC bus at 4:15 p.m.); return to church by 7:45 p.m.

Youth programming will resume January 8

Comenius Cart Corridor The second floor Christian Education Building Comenius Corridor is open! Did you know that Home Moravian has a beautiful collection of children’s books? Now when children walk through the library on their way to Sunday School, they may choose a book to take home. Upon returning it, they may pick out another. Many thanks to the Comenius Corridor volunteers Joan and David Cotterill, Mary Jane Carmichael and Reesa Devers, Marilyn and Darryl Devnich, Patti Hoffman, Justine Maher, Bill Van Hoven, and to the shelf builder, Bill Tobiassen.

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Wednesday Night Fellowship

November/December For all meals, please register at the church office, 336-722-6171, or online at www.homemoravian.org, by 5:00

p.m. Monday.

November 2 and 9: The Gospel of Matthew: cultural, literary, and historical background Speaker: Katherine A. Shaner

BA, Luther College; MDiv, Harvard Divinity School; Certificate of Studies, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago; ThD, Harvard Divinity School

Dr. Katherine Shaner, an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), is Assistant Professor of New Testament at Wake Forest Divinity School. She teaches courses in the New Testament and early Christian history that explore the theological, social, and political implications of biblical interpretation for contemporary communities.

Meals: November 2: HMC Chefs, Chili Dinner, November 9: HMC Chefs, A Taste of Italy

November 16: Family Advent Wreath-Making

Join the Home Church family in creating an Advent wreath for your home. Supplies will be provided; please register by Monday evening, November 14, through the church office. A $10 fee will cover all supplies, including candles, form, ribbon, and a starter set of wreath decorations.

Meal: Diggs-Latham Fundraiser sponsored by the Evangelism and Discipleship Committee

November 23: Happy Thanksgiving; no Wednesday Night Fellowship

November 30: Home Church Night at Candle Tea

Enjoy soup and sandwiches with our church family, followed by a walk through the Candle Tea. The children’s choirs will be singing from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

December 6: Home Moravian Church Christmas Party

Join in on the annual Church Family Christmas party, complete with a traditional chicken pie meal, entertainment, and gifts for children.

Elders Report The Board of Elders met on Monday, October 3, 2016. The minutes of the September 6 meeting were approved as distributed, and Brother John Dyer led our devotions. Reports were received from the Christian Education, Stewardship, and Mission & Evangelism Committees, as well as Trustees/Financials and Membership. Brother Karl Kapp gave an update on the Call Process, and Sister Ginny Tobiassen reported on the fall beginning of the new Confirmation Class. Actions:

• Approval was given to the Youth Fellowship for several upcoming 2016 & 2017 fundraisers. • Rick confirmed the completion of the formation of the new Kitchen Ministry Team. Members are: IB

Southerland, Beth Baldwin, John Dewees, Mary Maneen, Ashley Sanders, and Ryan Maher.

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Updates: • The Nominating Committee has begun its work on the slate for upcoming elections at Church Council

on November 20. • Core Committee appointments for 2017 will be made in November/December.

Correspondence was reviewed, and Rick shared his appreciation to the board for their support, diligent and caring work over these last four years of his service to Home Church as Pastor. Ginny concluded the meeting leading in our time of intercessory prayer for the congregation and its ministry.

— Rick The Stewardship Committee is pleased to announce we have received 241 commitments totaling $574,247 for 2017 as of October 24. This compares to 274 commitments pledging $660,931 at this time last year. THANK YOU to all who have submitted pledges already, and we encourage all members to prayerfully consider their commitment for 2017.

HMC Choir and Men’s Chorus Schedule for November

The HMC Choir will rehearse from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 3,10 and 17 in RB-5. (No rehearsal 11/24-Happy Thanksgiving!) The Men’s Chorus will rehearse from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday, November 3 and 17 in RB-5. November 6 - Have Mercy on Me O God, Choir November 13 Lovefeast - Serving: How Firm a Foundation, Choir

Partaking: Jesus Still Lead On and Jesus, Friend of Sinners, My Shepherd Will Supply My Need, Choir

Offertory Anthem: Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me, Choir November 20 - We Are Singing for the Lord Is Our Light, Men’s Chorus November 27 - E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come, Choir The Gregor BellChor will continue to rehearse on November 3 (library, bell room) and November 10 (Sanctuary) and present the prelude in worship on November 13. We will rehearse, on November 17 (library, bell room) to begin working on Christmas Eve selections, but NOT on Thanksgiving Day. Opportunities for the Band in November: Sunday, November 6, 9:30 a.m.: Festival of the Chief Eldership of Christ prelude. Tunes selected from the November 13th list of tunes on the back of the Blue and Green Books. Sunday, November 13, 9:30 a.m.: Anniversary Lovefeast prelude. Tunes selected from the Congregational Anniversary list of tunes on the back of the Blue and Green Books. Sunday, November 27, 9:30 a.m.: First Sunday in Advent prelude. Tunes selected from the Advent list of tunes on the back of the Blue and Green Books. Looking ahead: Sunday, December 4, 9:30 a.m.: Frist Sunday Prelude Sunday, December 18: Home Church Family Lovefeast Prelude: Play at 4:15

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Saturday, December 24: Christmas Eve Lovefeast Preludes: Lower Brass plays at 10:15 .a.m and 1:45 p.m. Full band plays at 4:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Find the Home Church Band on Facebook. (https://www.facebook.com/HomeMoravianChurchBand) If you would like to be added to the email notification list please contact Art Sorensen. (asorensen1959@gmail.com)

Women’s Fellowship Early in my first year at Emory University I often attended the Wednesday night fellowship in my denomination’s campus house. It was a chance to meet students beyond classes and dorm, and engage in small group conversations that focused on subjects and concerns which shaped my current and future life in ways “academic” knowledge and study could not. One of my first small group encounters included a junior, Barbara Brown. From that first meeting I judged Barbara to be “shallow and rather ditzy,” not a person who I had much in common with, or who would challenge and engage me in a meaningful, or serious, way. I avoided her from then on.

Does that name, Barbara Brown, sound familiar to you? What if I added her married name, Barbara Brown Taylor? Over the last twenty years many of our Home Church pastors have quoted from Barbara’s sermons, books and scripture commentaries. She’s usually included in any top ten list of American preachers, and without a doubt she is the preacher I have learned the most from in crafting my own sermons. To realize, when reading her autobiography, that she was indeed the Barbara Brown I avoided in college was, well, humbling. Talk about the error of first impressions and the missed opportunity of subsequent encounters with Barbara because of it!

Behavioral research tells us that once we’ve formed a first impression we spend our subsequent encounters seeking to prove that initial impression as correct. John Kenneth Galbraith once said that when “faced with the choice between changing one’s mind and proving there is no need to do so, almost everyone gets busy on the proof.” Yet in doing so, we miss many opportunities to live more intentionally in community with our neighbors while learning and growing in positive, life affirming ways.

In Matthew’s Gospel (15:21-28) Jesus is confronted by a woman whom his culture teaches him to despise, a pagan Canaanite. She addresses Jesus as many Jews would have: “Have mercy on me Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” At first, Matthew tells us, Jesus ignored her and his disciples urged Jesus to send her away. So Jesus tells her his mission of mercy is “only for the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Yet this mother persists, kneeling before Jesus and begging again for his help. Yet still trapped in the first impression his culture has taught him to have, Jesus calls her a dog and refuses help! She tries a third time, in effect reminding Jesus he is bigger than that. There is enough of his healing power to help her, and Jesus agrees! “ ‘Great is your faith! Let it be done to you as you wish.’ And her daughter was healed instantly.”

Let us, like Jesus, always be open to changing our first impressions, or better yet, holding them lightly in the first place no matter how strong, ready to be converted to a new way of understanding. Margaret Leinbach – Home Circle Leader

Candle Tea – The candles are all trimmed, the sugar cake and coffee have been ordered, and many, many volunteers are signed up and anxiously awaiting the arrival of Candle Tea. Now it’s time to get your Candle Tea costumes ready, and double check your calendars for your shifts at Candle Tea. Home Church, Salem Congregation, Old Salem staff, Salem College and Academy are all invited for the first night at the Candle Tea, November 30 at 6:30. There will be a Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner at 5:45, to which we have invited Old Salem’s staff as our guests again this year. So come join the fun, food, and fellowship by attending the 87th Candle Tea and “Kindle a flame of Love in your heart for the Christ Child.”

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Exciting New Ministry at Sunnyside In 2013 Sunnyside Ministry introduced the Gaining Control Program. This program teaches simple easy to use budgeting and savings skills. Since the program began 128 people have graduated. Sunnyside Ministry’s measurement of success in the program is the number of students who return for financial assistance in the future. As of today, only 2 have returned. That is a 98.4% success rate. This program, developed by Sunnyside Ministry, is unique in this area and is a great return on investment for both our community and our clients. It has one of the highest success rates for a program of its type. Over 90 percent of graduates continue to budget and over 75% maintain their Emergency Savings Account after 1 year. This is truly lives changed. As one client recently said, “This class changed my life, I now feel like I can do anything.” That is the impact this important ministry of the Moravian Church is having with people in poverty. It costs Sunnyside Ministry $499.00 for each student to complete the class. Next year Sunnyside plans to graduate approximately 125 students. If you would like to learn more or help Sunnyside Ministry with this exciting program, you can contribute online at SunnysideMinistry.org/#GivingTuesday on November 29th or by sending a donation to Sunnyside Ministry, 319 Haled Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27127.

Time to Tend the Garden

Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it. Genesis 2:15

We will be held accountable for how we steward the resources God granted so abundantly to us. Our citizenship in this democracy is one of the influential gifts we have been granted. Voting on leaders who will move our country and state in beneficial directions is an essential part of living out stewardship. How will you vote later this month? The winners will set the policy for our state and nation in the coming years. Make your vote count by researching the platforms of the candidates and making sure their ideals set this state and nation on a productive course. Here are links to some of the bigger races upon which we will vote on November 8. Submitted by Helen Bushnell Beets for the Earth Stewards Team

Presidential:

Trump/Pence: https://www.donaldjtrump.com/policies/ Clinton/Kaine: https://www.hillaryclinton.com/issues/ Johnson/Weld: https://www.johnsonweld.com/issues

Senate:

Richard Burr: https://www.burrforsenate.com/the-issues/ Deborah Ross: https://www.deborahross.com/issues/

Sean Haugh: http://www.seanhaugh.com/issues US House of Representatives:

Virginia Foxx: http://foxx.house.gov/issues/ Josh Brannon: http://joshforushouse.com

North Carolina Governor:

Pat McCrory: https://www.patmccrory.com/results/

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Roy Cooper: http://www.roycooper.com/issues/ Lon Cecil: http://www.electcecil.org

North Carolina Lieutenant Governor: Dan Forest: http://www.danforest.com Linda Coleman: http://lindafornc.com

Jacki Cole: no website found

North Carolina Attorney General: Buck Newton: http://www.bucknewton.com

Josh Stein: http://www.joshstein.org

North Carolina Auditor: Chuck Stuber: http://chuckstuber.com

Beth A. Wood: http://www.bethwoodcampaign.com

Provincial News

Church Women United will celebrate World Community Day on November 4th, 11:30 a.m. at St. John CME Church. It is located on Crawford Place. Sharing Gifts at the Table, Bible study, will be led by Rev. Omar Dykes of St. John. Participants are asked to bring nonperishable food items which will be placed in the church’s food closet. All Home Church women are invited to attend this opportunity for community worship. Comenius Learning Series – “Moravian in America: Original Visions, Long-Term Costs” with the Rev. Dr. Riddick Weber – Saturday, November 5 at Trinity Moravian Church. The 18th century Moravian Church embraced a radical, creative theology and practice – one that was multi-national, multi-racial, and nonviolent. Evangelism, concern for the marginalized, and the ordination of women were the order of the day. Yet, over time and on into the 20th century, Moravians shed many of these distinctions as they sought acceptance in a changing American context. Join us as we explore the costs of this adaptation and how the original visions of our forebears might still challenge and inspire us today. Online event registration along with a link to a print form is available at www.planetreg.com/E823115341142683. The annual Mission Society Lovefeast is planned for Sunday, November 6 at Konnoak Hills Moravian Church. Following music by the provincial band, the service begins at 3:00. During worship, enhanced by numerous talented musicians, Justin Rabbach from the Board of World Mission will bring a special message. The Board of World Mission is accepting donations to help with the disasters resulting in Haiti, Cuba and the US from Hurricane Matthew. BWM will be in contact with partner organizations as immediate and long-term needs are assessed. To give online moravianmission.org/give. Note in the comments “Moravian Disaster Response.” Given the many affected areas we are asking for this general designation to help us be flexible in sending funds quickly to where they are needed most. In the US donations can be mailed to the address below; note “Moravian Disaster Response” in the memo line. Board of World Mission, PO Box 1245, Bethlehem, PA 18016. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Justin Rabbach at jus/n@moravianmission.org. The Board of World Mission has received an invitation for interested persons to join Moravians in Nepal and provide instruction to the young students of their kindergarten in Kathmandu. These children benefit from visitors who speak English and are willing to chip in where needed. All level of skills are welcome. Volunteers are requested for a 3-or-more week period during their school

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year that runs from October 2016 through April. 2017. For more information contact Jill Kolodziej, Director of Antioch of the Board of World Mission, at jill@moravianmission.org or 920-256-9472. “Lunchtime Lecture” - Southern Province Unity Synod Delegates David Guthrie, John D. Rights, and Craig Troutman share their experiences and other news of the Unity Synod at this month’s “Lunchtime Lecture” 12:15-12:45 p.m. Thursday, November 12, at the Archie K. Davis Center in Old Salem. It’s free and open to all. You are invited to bring lunch (it isn’t provided). Parking is free in the Salem College Fine Arts Center parking lot off Salem Avenue. Christmas Concert Schedule for the Advent Hopewell Moravian Concert Band – 7 p.m. and are free

Tuesday, November 15-Heritage Woods Tuesday, November 22-Arbor Acres, Berrier Building Tuesday, November 29-Brookridge Tuesday, December 6-Forsyth Court (formerly Independence Village) Tuesday, December 13-Salemtowne, Saal

Happy Birthday to November Birthdays!

1 Marilyn Anderson Jane Cline Richard Dalton Sue Davis Don Frey Glenn Garner Matt Graham Amy Skowronski Bill Van Hoven 2 Helen Mickey Elizabeth Smith 3 Elizabeth Bruce Justine Maher Theodore Mansfield 4 Hope Everette Jim Fishel Ian Gatland Henry Shaffner II Meredith Vogler 5 Mary Christiaanse Billy Gramley Abigail Seibert Jeanne Wilson 6 Blake Goslen Emma Grimstead Conor McCrory Nick Miller

7 Bruce Ingle Drew Nagy Pete Reynolds Melissa Rosebrock 8 Tom Davis Jamie Grimstead Lucy Guill Lynda Morris Margaret Nichols Ted Shaffner 9 Pete Brannon Caron Davis 10 Windsor Dalton Juanita Disher Ellen Gwin Charlotte McCrory Lucy Piner Karen Rose Chester Swan 11 Terry Barber Kaitryana Leinbach Joseph Shaffner 12 Peggy Davis Anna Goslen Finley Maher

Susan Penrod Valerie von Isenburg 13 Palmer Binkley Angie Gamble Jane Gray Harry Lineback Joe Madaras David Mickey Nathan Pitts Russell Talbert 14 Bert Bahnson Abe Hudson Sandra Linville David McLean Richard Paules 15 Bill Cranfill Sarah Morcock 16 Beau Dancy Jonathan Hancock Gene Hunter Joe Lineberger Sonja McLean Bob Phillips 17 Charles Fulp Brooks Morris Robert Sanders

Jackson Shaffner Gail Wold 18 Adam Barrow Lucy Moore Wilma Moore David Morcock Ashly Newton Malia Shelton Charles Sowers Tamra Thomas 19 Ron Black Rick Cook Ross Francis Sam Hendrix Ed McFarland Will Shields Debra Shrader Arthur Spaugh Salem Vance Whitley Vogler 20 Elizabeth Cleino Cannon Graham Frank Sherrill Ron Spivey Marian Taylor Peachy Willingham 21 Corbett Frye Melissa Goins

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Patti Hoffman Valerie Southerland Thomas Streblow 22 Will Murphy Marlena Parker Chris Shaw Jeff Shaw 23 Dee Smith FrancieThompson 24 Barbara Conrad Patsy Ernst James Hill Kim Sear RandyWeatherman 25 Rusti Goins Fiona Maher Jessica Vogler 26 Bill Rike 27 Katherine Hancock Vance Jones Jennifer Mickey Charles Turner 28 Zachary Kyles Nicholas Shaffner Peck Spach 29 Mae Brannon John Dewees Russell Radford 30 Cary Hodshon Jason Kohrt Pauline Pfaff

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November Events 1 10:00 a.m. - Bible study, CR 5:30 p.m. - Christian Education Co., RB 225 2 4:45 p.m. - Younger Ch. Choir, CE 206/Moravian Minis, CE-204 5:15 p.m. - Older Ch. Choir, CE-206/Moravian Minis, CE-204 5:45 p.m. - Wednesday Night Fellowship supper, FH 6:30 p.m. - WNF Program, CE 101 7:30 p.m. - WF Board meeting, P 5 7:00 p.m. - Piedmont Chamber Singers Concert, S 6 2:00 a.m. - Daylight Saving Time ends, Fall back 10:00 a.m. - Holy Communion (1st Sunday Ushers) 11:00 a.m. - Coffee Fellowship 11:15 a.m. - Sunday School 12:00 p.m. - WF lunch/Candle Tea candle trimming, FH 3:30 p.m. - Holy Land Trip meeting, Saal 7 7:00 p.m. - Elders meeting, CR 7 2:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry, P 4:45 p.m. - Younger Ch. Choir, CE 206/Moravian Minis, CE-204 5:15 p.m. - Older Ch. Choir, CE-206/Moravian Minis, CE-204 5:45 p.m. - Wednesday Night Fellowship supper, FH 6:30 p.m. - WNF Program, CE 101 10 6:30 p.m. - MOC Exec. Comm., CR 11 10:00 a.m. - Lovefeast (2nd Sunday Ushers) 11:15 a.m. - Sunday School 12:15 p.m. - Youth Fellowowship 3:00 p.m. - Music@Home Concert, S 14 7:00 p.m. - Trustees meeting, CR 15 10:00 a.m. - Bible study, CR 5:00 p.m. - Mission & Evangelism, CR 16 4:45 p.m. - Younger Ch. Choir, CE 206/Moravian Minis, CE-204 5:15 p.m. - Older Ch. Choir, CE-206/Moravian Minis, CE-204 5:45 p.m. - Wednesday Night Fellowship supper, FH 6:30 p.m. - WNF Program, CE 101 7:30 p.m. - World Mission, P 17 2:00 p.m. - Book Club, CR 20 10:00 a.m. - Worship (3rd Sunday Ushers) 11:00 a.m. - Church Council 11:15 a.m. - Sunday School 12:00 p.m. - Church Council lunch, FH 5:00 p.m. - Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, Temple Emanuel 22 5:30 p.m. - Albania Task Force, CR 24 & 25 8:30 a.m. - Church Office closed for Thanksgiving holiday 27 8:30 a.m. - HOPE bags, CR 10:00 a.m. - Worship & 1st Sunday in Advent (4th Sunday Ushers) 11:00 a.m. - Coffee Fellowship 11:15 a.m. - Sunday School 29 9:00 a.m. - Candle Tea wreath making, FH 30 4:45 p.m. - Younger Ch. Choir, CE 206/Moravian Minis, CE-204 5:15 p.m. - Older Ch. Choir, CE-206/Moravian Minis, CE-204 5:45 p.m. - WNF Supper, FH 6:30 p.m. - Home Church night at Candle Tea

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2016 Candle Tea

Thursday, December 1 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Friday, December 2 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 3 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 8 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Friday, December 9 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 10 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Admission:

Adults $5, Children 12 and under $1. All proceeds, after expenses, are distributed to non-profit local and international agencies.

Laurel Ridge Highlights

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Here are some key dates to remember: December 2-4, 2016 Moravian Mountain Christmas December 26-29, 2016 Winter Camp (MH and SH Campers) April 17-19, 2017 Pastor/DCE & Family Retreat April 21-23, 2017 Family Camp “Spring Addition”

Here are items to mention if there is room in any of your publications where appropriate: Holidays sale at Higgins Lodge! Save when you stay at Higgins Monday through Thursday nights from Labor Day to Christmastime. Between September 5 and December 22, 2016 all rooms at Higgins Lodge are half price during week nights. Contact Laurel Ridge today and plan your trip to the mountains! Moravian Mountain Christmas – Your New family Tradition! December 2-4 would be a wonderful weekend to start your Christmas celebration right. Come on Saturday, December 3 for great holiday music, visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, take a hayride through the mountainside, pick out your Christmas tree and enjoy Moravian crafts and goodies to make and purchase! Or you could make it a weekend getaway and stay at Higgins Lodge Friday night through Sunday morning and create wonderful family memories! Contact us today to reserve your space for Moravian Mountain Christmas at Laurel Ridge.

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Finish out 2016 at Winter Camp December 26-29 at Tise Lodge (or Higgins if we fill up) for Middle & Senior High students. “A Taste of Summer” will include campfires, cookouts, hikes and more! Get your friends together and have a mountain top experience to end 2016! Registration is $145 for the weekend which includes lodging, meals and program.

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Music@Home Concert Series presents

Carolina Bronze Handbell Ensemble Alan Lohr, Director

Playing a delightfully entertaining program of sacred and popular music for bells! Sunday, November 13, 3:00 p.m., Sanctuary

All events are FREE, donations accepted Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HMCMusicAtHome