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Men’s Christian Retreat
The Lake Mills Moravian Men’s Fellowship is sponsoring a Men’s Christian Retreat at Mt. Morris in Wautoma.
The facilitator will be the Rev. Dr. Wayne Adcock a Presbyterian pastor serving as Interim at UCC church in
Hartford and Slinger. This years theme is “Men After God’s Own Heart”. It will be held on February 26-28,
2010. The cost is $80.00 for five meals and accommodations. For more information or to register, please check
the bulletin board or the church office.
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Moravian Volunteer Resources in Haiti
Sisters and Brothers,
I am writing to you in hopes to help you understand what we as MVR are doing to do our part in the relief effort in
Haiti. As I have written to you before, please continue to pray for all involved. As we continue to pray and ask
God for guidance, we are looking into ways in which we can be as effective as we can be. In the past we have
found that Moravians are so much better on the long term recovery because of our size and resources. Our size
does not mean that we are not as effective, we have been the vehicle of God’s love to many souls that have
seen desperate times and this time will be no different.
I have received many phone calls and emails asking what as Moravians are we going to do and I feel that there
is confusion among you, so let me try and explain. We are going to allow the Professionals to do what they do
best, go in and establish a environment in which we and others will be able to go in make a long term impact on
these people’s lives. This is what Moravians do best, it is our gift! One option we are considering is to buy a
shipping container full of dehydrated food products, just add water and boil. This is something that will be needed
for years to come, but with all the aid flowing into Haiti right now, we would not purchase and ship these products
until they are needed. This is one of many options we are considering, but most of these options will be aimed
toward a long term recovery!
All of this will take money, your money, God’s money. If you feel you are lead to give now, by all means, give,
give to the organization of your choice, but know at some point we will ask you again, will you give?
The Moravian Church, through the Board of World Mission, has a formal relationship with Church World Service,
so we encourage you to support their work. Beginning with the Berlin Airlift in 1948, CWS for the past 60 years
has developed expertise responding to disasters worldwide on behalf of 35 different denominations. They are
currently working with 4 partner organizations that operate in Haiti full-time. No matter how you feel led to give,
the most important thing right now is giving from your heart to help God’s people respond to our Haitian brothers
and sisters. Donations for CWS can be mailed to Church World Service, P.O. Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515.
If you feel lead to give to MVR for a future long term recovery effort , please send your contribution to the Board
of World Mission , designated for MVR RESPONSE, PO box 1245 Bethlehem PA 18016-1245.
I know how hard it is to watch and hear of the cries of desperate people, I am constantly in the midst of people
that are in some form of need, many of whom have been desperate for some time. May we be as desperate to
call on our God and ourselves to bring to an end all of this suffering, even, come Lord Jesus!
Your brother in Christ, Mark Ebert
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2010 Unity Offering
Sunday, March 7, is the Prayer Day of Unity Work and the Sunday for Unity Offerings.
An offering envelope is also included in this Courier.
The 2010 Unity offering has been designated for the multi-purpose Musical Training Center in Costa Rica.
This building is not only to house the Music School. It will have an area for the Music Teachers, consisting of two
bedrooms, each with a restroom and also a social area big enough for a dining table, a keyboard or two, and
living room furniture, etc. A parsonage or Manse with three bedrooms, two restrooms, kitchen, dining, and living
rooms will be on the second floor. The first floor will have three halls, kitchen, storage area, laundry area and a
restroom. The facilities of the first floor will be used to teach Music, Sunday School, and to accommodate various
church meetings. In summary, it will be a multipurpose building.
The Music School is to offer an alternative to whoever wants to learn to play a musical instrument, especially
young people, to keep them off the streets. It is Ecumenical and is also open to people that do not attend a
church.
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Good $ense Workshop
This workshop, led by Rev. Gary Marsh, Director of Stewardship for the Northern Province, will be held the first
Sunday and Monday of March (3/7, 8) in Lake Mills Moravian Church. The cost of $10 is for the workbook you will
receive. Those attending will learn the Biblical principles affecting how we think about money, how we make
decisions for saving and spending money. If you are interested in attending (Sunday, 12:30-4:30, Monday, 7 – 9
pm), please speak with Pastor Barb to register.
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WI Dells’ Mt. Olympus
There is an opportunity on Saturday, March 13, to spend hours or all day (10 a.m. – 10 p.m.) at Mt. Olympus
Indoor Water & Theme Park for the special price of $6.39 per person. Just identify yourself with “Moravian
Youth." No reservations are needed. Lockers are available. Questions? contact the church office. Activities
include go-karts, amusement rides, twirling teacups, bumper cars, rollercoaster.
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Free To Be Me-
Perfection is My Enemy”
Nobody’s perfect so come as you are and see how God’s Perfect Love can set you free!
This girl only retreat is for senior high school and college aged girls and will be held at Freedom Moravian
Church in Appleton on April 9-11. Registration forms and fee ($30) is due before March 20 and can be picked
up in the church office.
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2010 Women’s Retreat
It’s all about you, the care and feeding of your Soul. Come and be refreshed, renewed, and relaxed.
Freedom Moravian Church is hosting this women’s retreat to be help at Mt. Morris, Friday, April 30, though
Sunday, May 2. The cost for the two night stay and four meals is $90.00, registration forms are available in the
church
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Celebrate Creativity
Unleashing the creative gene, is the theme for the workshop weekend to be held at Mt. Morris on May 21-23.
Friday evening’s musical event is David H.B. Drake, a Wisconsin troubadour, and Saturday evening’s is Eleike, a
Wisconsin duo featuring 12-year old fiddler Eleanor Mayerfeld. You may choose from four of these creative
workshops: bird house construction, cooking, creative writing, digital photography, drama, floral design, fly-tying
and testing, hiking, knitting, quilt paper piecing, tone chimes, and water colors. This event is sponsored by
MWCEC. Registration forms are available in the church office.
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Hoping for Spring
Bishop Kay Ward’s new book Hoping for Spring is the third book in a series she has done for the Moravian
Church of North America. It is now available for $14.95. The first two books are also available or you may buy
the set at www.moravian.org/publications/catalog or phone 1.800.732.0591.
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Honoring Two of Our Women
Two members of our congregation have given a great deal of themselves over a span of many years: Marlene
Beyer as Administrative Assistant for twenty years; and, Dolly Schwenkner as Cradle Roll Coordinator for over
fifty years.
There will be a potluck meal after worship on February 14 to honor Marlene as a trusted and faithful employee of
the congregation for two decades. The Joint Board is hosting a potluck lunch after the 10:15 worship on
Sunday, February 14.
If you were baptized at the Watertown Moravian Church as an infant any time in the past 50 or so years you
(your parents) received cards and gifts chosen, sent, and/or delivered by Dolly. When asked about her decades
of ministry to our little ones Dolly will say, with a smile on her face, I loved doing it. Take a moment and thank
Dolly for her years of caring extended to so many families.
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New Family Resource
Loving Hearts United, A Moravian Guide for Family Living, contains 52 weeks of activities. The activities in the
book are for the family to enjoy in the car, during the day, or before bedtime. The price for the CD/book combo is
$19.95 and is available by calling 1-800-732-0591.
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Moravian Disaster Response
The MERCI Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina, is asking for help to replenish their inventory of Flood Buckets
due to the resent flooding in Georgia. They are in need of buckets to have on hand. Moravians that receive
this plea and want to be a part of this effort can send a check to the Board of World Mission in the amount of
$25.00 for each bucket you wish to donate. MDR will put your bucket together for you and make sure it is
delivered. Call Mark Ebert with questions. #1-336-631-9050 or mail to:
Board of World Mission
Southern Province Office
500 S. Church St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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