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...follow along as we follow up BOARD OF WORLD MISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2021
FROM OUR CHAIRMAN Thomas Baucom
2021 BOARD OF WORLD MISSION Thomas Baucom, Chair*, Board Appointed, Southern Province Joe Jarvis, Vice Chair*, Southern Province Alina Ricardo Cukiernik, Mission Society of the Southern Province Betsy Miller*, PEC President, Northern Province Tommy Cole*, PEC Representative, Southern Province Dan Miller, Board Appointed, Northern Province Sue Koenig, Eastern District, Northern Province Andrea Peart-DeFlaviis, Eastern District, Northern Province Lisa Pampe, Western District, Northern Province
BWM Watchword: Whoever serves me must follow me, ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLACES in the world is the northern overlook at Laurel Ridge Camp in North Carolina. It features breathtaking views of the mountains with rock structures that serve as chairs that, I swear, make time stand still as you take it all in. The cool mountain breeze and the shade from the surrounding forest have been a refuge from the heat on summer days and its tranquility has invited me to be still and simply listen. The Board of World Mission recently gathered for a board meeting at Laurel Ridge. The afternoon agendas allowed for time to explore the mountain’s wonders, including my beloved northern overlook. It occurred to me that there were two paths “to follow” as we hiked together up the mountain. We could follow the trails laid out before us as we worked our way from Higgins Lodge through summer camp and to the top of the mountain. We also could follow those who had been coming to this mountain and knew the stories behind each building and feature. In reality, we needed both. I find that is the way following in community works best. We visualize the path before us, discern the best way forward, and then lean on those called to the same journey to provide guidance. What path are you being called to walk today? Who will join you on that journey? As you read through this annual report, take some time to follow along with the areas of ministry of the Board of World Mission. I am sure many of you have been following these ministries for years while others are finding new and exciting work to follow. It is my hope that you will follow up with us and find ways to follow the calling for our lives together. m
FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR and where I am, there will my servant be also.
—John 12:26
“FOLLOW ME.” Jesus says this thirteen times in scripture. Also, BWM’s watchword this year reminds us of our need to follow, and the promise that if we are faithful in service, we will be with Christ. The invitation to follow is a theme we can’t ignore this year. The first missionaries left Herrnhut 290 years ago, and ever since Moravians have been trying to follow Christ’s call, and Christ’s lead, around the world. As the Holy Spirit keeps moving, as God continues to Create, Redeem, and Bless… we follow. After another year, we take time in this report to “follow up” on the work we have done as an agency and invite you to “follow along” this year to learn about the ongoing details of this important global work, and to become an active part of the mission and ministry of the Board of World Mission. In these pages, you will see lasting ministries which celebrated 75- and 100-year anniversaries this past year. Each has been led by faithful servants following the footsteps of those who came before, updating and adapting the ministry to meet current needs. We also share about new and expanding ministries. Our Mission Grant program had its largest year by number of grants and total dollars distributed in 2021. We welcomed new staff members and have renewed our website, social media, and direct communication efforts. This has been a true blessing, as too much happens in a year to fit it into the few pages found here. Follow along as our reports take you from the U.S., to Central America, to Africa... and back! We hope you are informed and inspired by the content on the “following” pages! m
Justin Rabbach
Taylor Wickert, Secretary*, Western District, Northern Province Trina Holmberg, Canadian District, Northern Province Hilda Regalado, Southern Province David Miller, Unity of the Brethren Errol Connor, EWI Province Phyllis Smith-Seymour, Jamaica Clifford Jimmie, Alaska Province Arthur Coolidge, Alaska Province Rex Knowlton, Treasurer, Advisory Member * Executive Committee
OUTREACH WITH PARTNERS...
Labrador • The Board of World Mission is happy to support the
Hopedale natives Darlene and McKinley Winters have answered the call to serve as ordained pastors in the Labrador Mission Province.
work of the Moravian Church in Labrador. Particularly exciting is the news that McKinley and Darlene Winters from the coastal village of Hopedale have answered the call to serve as ordained pastors in the province. Their decision resulted from the work that the Rt. Rev. Devin Anglin, a Jamaican Bishop, did in Hopedale in 2019 when he spent four months there while on a sabbatical. They are currently studying at Queens College in St. John, Newfoundland, and Moravian Theological Seminary, taking their courses online. They hope to complete their studies in 2023 and then be ordained for ministry in Labrador. In December of 2021, McKinley and Darlene did something rather remarkable in securing funding to purchase a 2022 Moravian Daily Text and a Bible for each of the 242 homes in Hopedale. They hand-delivered them to each home and received many grateful comments. They also helped put together a meal on Christmas day for families in need. It was a remarkable outpouring of love. The Winters join Sister Linda Saunders as candidates for the ordained ministry in the province. She recently completed her studies and is now in the final stages of preparing for ordination. At the recent Synod of the Moravian Church in Newfoundland & Labrador held in November of 2021 in Happy Valley/ Goose Bay, Sister Sarah Jensen was re-elected and will continue her leadership as chairperson of the Mission Province. Moving into the future, a goal in the church is to support lay leaders across the four congregations and encourage the three leaders who are on the path to ordination. We ask your continued prayers for our faithful brothers and sisters in Labrador as they seek to grow their congregations in the communities that they serve. m
...AROUND THE GLOBE Cuba • President Rev. Tania Sanchez reports that 2021 was a difficult year as they created strategies for pastoral work and new communication channels, which enabled the provincial board to connect directly with congregations. Rev. Sanchez expresses gratitude for financial aid, food, and medicine received through the support of Moravians in North America and the Council of Churches of Cuba. They invite prayers for their provincial synod in June.
Peru • President Rev. Joaquin Santa Cruz reports that the pandemic has caused delays in provincial projects and congregations’ ecclesiastical work. They have paused in-person meetings and have made creative adjustments to their work. The Moravian Church in Peru is excited to research locations for their new headquarters. They expressed deep gratitude for the support of the BWM and the Unity.
Costa Rica • President Leopoldo Pixley reports that the Moravian Church in Costa Rica is currently made up of four congregations (two Spanish, one English, one Miskito) and two mission fields. In general, the Church was not very affected by COVID, although Omicron has caused more infections, and some people with unsalaried jobs were fired. They invite your prayers.
Honduras (Mission Province) • President Rev. Morlin Perez reports that COVID-19 has impacted their work, as all church services throughout La Mosquitia were required to close. The virus has consistently affected this indigenous population, with deaths mostly occurring among the elderly. The church has been functioning normally since mid-2021 and the provincial board encourages trust in God.
Western Tanzania • President Rev. Emmanuel Mtunda reports that the Moravian Church in Western Tanzania is doing well and continues its outreach into the Usukuma Mission Area, where there are now 14 pastors, 17 congregations, and 2711 Christians. The MCWT has begun construction on churches and pastors’ houses in six areas where new congregations will be established soon. m
HONDURAS SYNODS AND MISSION GRANT
The Board of World Mission worked with Honduran provinces on their synods and provided grants to purchase equipment and transportation for Moravians there.
IN MAY OF 2021, both the Honduras Unity Province and the Honduras Mission Provinces held their synods. Both events were spirit filled as these church bodies received reports on the work done by different ministries since the last synods, elected new leadership, and spent time in worship and prayer, asking for God’s guidance to direct their work moving forward. BWM Executive Director Justin Rabbach was able to be present at both Synods and offer words of greeting to all delegates, and to answer questions about the work of the worldwide Unity. As with Synods everywhere, in addition to the plenary work being done, the gathering of people allowed for relationship building and the sharing of ideas amongst passionate folks who are putting new ideas and initiatives into action. The worship band for the Honduras Mission Province Synod was comprised of members of the youth arts group from the Bethel Evangelical Moravian Church in the community of Paptalaya, where the Synod was held. This group began in 2015 to help young people in difficult circumstances and teach them about God’s love. The goal of the program is to teach youth and young adults how to play Christian hymns so that they can participate in church services. Following the synod, the new leadership of the mission province sent in a request to the BWM for support to purchase new instruments for the group, as much of their musical equipment was second-hand and in disrepair after much use. A BWM grant supported this effort, and the group has shared videos of their new equipment in action. In a report to the BWM, the youth offered thanks for this support which has helped ensure “the material and spiritual wellbeing of the Moravian youth of the Paptalaya community.” m
AHUAS 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION THIS YEAR MARKED the 75th anniversary of the Clínica Evangélica Morava in Ahuas, Honduras. One of the founders of the Ahuas Clinic, Werner Marx, wrote: “The 16th of June of 1946, we planted the corner post of the new clinic in Paptalaya.” Since that time, the Ahuas Clinic has provided much needed medical care, including maternal health, preventative medicine, and emergency surgeries, to the people of the remote La Mosquitia region of Honduras. On June 16th of 2021, clinic staff, community members, and visitors from the U.S. gathered in celebration of this special anniversary. The event included thanks to God for creating and sustaining the medical work; thanks to past and current medical staff; gratitude to the Board of World Mission (BWM), the Reformed Church of America and other donors; and expressions of the great need addressed by the work of this hospital. Thanks to the Christ Memorial Reformed Church’s 2020 Thanksgiving Offering as well as other generous donations, the Clínica Evangélica Morava was able to make some much needed improvements over the past year. Updates include: construction of a new visitors quarters, renovations to the operating room, construction of a new patient building, renovation of the x-ray room, needed equipment purchases and repairs, and expansion of the solar electric system. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Ahuas Clinic, we created the “Ahuas Anniversary Fund.” Thanks to the generosity of Moravians throughout the U.S. and Canada, we surpassed our goal of $75,000 for the 75th anniversary. The goal is to continue to invest and grow this fund over time so that the growth of the fund can serve as a sustainable source of income for the clinic. m
Through the Clinica Evangélica Morava, the Board of World Mission has provided those in Ahuas, Honduras with muchneeded medical care and food assistance for more than 75 years.
MORAVIAN DISASTER RESPONSE MDR resources helped people deal with disasters and pandemic issues around the globe, including in Haiti, North America, Honduras, Nicaragua, India and other locales.
WE WOULD CALL IT SIMPLY a miracle. As we opened the calendar of 2021, we were still in the middle of a global pandemic, Hurricanes Eta and Iota had recently hit Nicaragua and Honduras, and we had no idea what else would come our way. The Moravian Disaster Response (MDR) Fund saw an amazing amount of money (a total of $258,324) coming in and then going out to meet the challenges. With those funds, we: • helped North American congregations purchase software and hardware to stream worship services and hold congregational meetings; • sent Covid-19 supplies and aid to Cuba, Peru, and the Ahuas Clinic; • purchased needed supplies to clean wells, plant crops, provide medicine, and rebuild following the hurricanes in Honduras and Nicaragua; • sent money through the Eastern West Indies Province to help with relief work in St. Vincent following a volcano eruption; • sent money through the Jamaican Province to Haiti to help Moravians in Port-au-Prince send teams to provide emotional and spiritual support, food, and materials to those in the heavily affected towns of Jacmel and Anse de Nau, where many homes and Moravian church buildings were destroyed; • and sent money to the Moravian School in Rajpur, India, for necessary expenses and Covid-19 vaccinations for faculty, staff, and students. Because of the scope of the damage, the hurricane relief effort in Nicaragua and Honduras was the year’s largest project. We were thankful to have Brother Rick Nelson come on board to ensure that proper connections were made with larger aid organizations, so that our contributions had an even more significant impact. Since we have such a dynamic presence in the area, organizations such as Lutheran World Relief, Mission Aviation Fellowship, Samaritan’s Purse, Habitat for Humanity, and Hanes Brands joined our efforts. m
UNITY MISSION & DEVELOPMENT BOARD UMDB (THE UNITY MISSION AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD) was created by an act of Unity Synod in 2009. The purpose of creating this board was to bring together representatives from all over the Unity, so that together the members could best discern collective paths forward in mission and ministry, and to evaluate and fund different proposals related to mission and development. In November of 2021, representatives from all four Unity regions (Africa, Europe, Latin America & Caribbean, and North America) joined with heads of Moravian mission agencies to conduct its business. Over nearly five days together, UMDB received reports on new and prospective mission areas, discussing how potential new areas for work in Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Myanmar, or Angola may be supported by supervising provinces and the active work of mission agencies. Additionally, it is the work of UMDB to select the recipients of the annual Unity Prayer Day Offering, collected each March in celebration of the anniversary of the founding of the Unity in 1457. The 2022 offering has been designated to support refugee resettlement efforts in North America. The 2023 offering will be collected to support the formation of a Unity-wide disaster response fund. This fund will be able to help provide quick relief when natural disasters or other emergency situations arise impacting Moravians around the world. BWM is one of the largest contributors to the annual UMDB budget, and we are blessed to have a seat at the table to learn from the collective wisdom present with such a broad base of representatives from around the Unity. BWM hopes to grow our annual support to this ministry given the strong model of representation allowing for traditional donor and recipient partners to evaluate applications and proposals for mission and development projects together. m
Representatives from all four Unity regions (Africa, Europe, Latin America/Caribbean and North America) came together with the leaders of Moravian mission agencies during UMDB meetings in November.
MISSION GRANT PROGRAM: MEETING NEEDS AN
The Board of World Mission’s Mission Grant program is a great way for us to address specific n as they are identified by our partners. Each year, we receive numerous grant and project prop around the world. These are tremendous and sustainable initiatives that can be implemented the ground, but require some financial support to get started. In 2021, the Board of World Mission funded 25 unique projects, totaling almost $60,000 in mission grant awards. Some of the projects included:
contributing funding for supplies for necessary repairs and updates to the El Refugio congregation’s church building and parsonage in Costa Rica
supporting the education costs for Dominga, a young woman who is studying to be a doctor and plans to join the staff at the Ahuas Clinic following her studies
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providing an on-site speech therapist at Star Mountain, a rehabilitation center for those with intellectual disabilities in Palestine
funding the education of two teachers at a Moravian secondary school in Ngiehun, Sierra Leone, who are pursuing certification per government requirements
These are just a few examples of the Mission Grant Program! Thank you for your support of the Board of World Mission and this vital program. To contribute to projects like these, please visit MoravianMission.org/ Give, click the big green button, and select Mission Grants in the ‘Give to’ dropdown menu.
MEET THE STAFF... In 2021, the Board of World Mission welcomed three new staff members to the team: Angelica Regalado Cieza, Sylvie Hauser, and Elizabeth Thiele. Rev. Angelica Regalado Cieza has joined our staff as the Director of Mission Outreach. Angelica lives with her husband, Ruben, and their daughters in Winston-Salem. Angelica graduated from Wake Forest University School of Divinity with her Masters in Divinity and obtained her certificate of Moravian Studies from the Moravian Theological Seminary. As Director of Mission Outreach, Angelica leads mission efforts with partners outside of the BWM constituent congregations and guides global partners through the stages of development in the Moravian Worldwide Unity.
Sylvie Hauser serves as our Director of Communications and Development. She was raised in the Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church and was involved in mission from a young age, volunteering locally and abroad with her family, home congregation, and the BWM. In 2018, she served as a summer intern with the BWM. Sylvie graduated from Carleton College in 2019 with a degree in Political Science and International Relations and is an alumnus of the AmeriCorps VISTA program. Sylvie is passionate about building connections between Moravians and sharing the stories of the good work being done around the world. Elizabeth Thiele is the BWM’s Administrative Assistant. Elizabeth grew up in Winston-Salem in the Good Shepherd congregation. From a young age, she was involved in the life of the church and knew that serving would be her vocation. She studied English and International Relations at Salem College then worked in healthcare before moving to Bethlehem, PA in 2017 to attend Moravian Seminary. Elizabeth lives with her husband, Stephen, and their son, Alan, in Easton, Pennsylvania. As Administrative Assistant, Elizabeth provides a crucial connection between remote staff members as well as overseeing much of the BWM’s correspondence.
...OF THE BOARD OF WORLD MISSION The Board of World Mission has said goodbye to long-standing staff members and welcomed new folks aboard in recent years. To help you keep track of how staff roles have shifted and who is available to connect you to our global and domestic work, here is a brief rundown of the current BWM staff:
Justin Rabbach Executive Director Guides the overall work of the BWM, forming and implementing organizational strategy.
Rt. Rev. Chris Giesler Director of Mission Engagement Builds relationships with congregations and constituents to support discernment of mission involvement; also manages the Moravian Disaster Response (MDR) programming.
Rev. Angelica Regalado Director of Mission Outreach Serves as the primary point of contact for global partners, and helps guide these areas in their next steps of leadership and area development.
Sylvie Hauser Director of Communications and Development Maintains BWM social media and communications channels to help “get the word out” on work being done, and spearheads grant writing and intentional fundraising efforts.
Jill Kolodziej Director of Mission Service Serves as the primary point of contact for individuals and congregations looking to engage in tangible mission and service opportunities.
Rex Knowlton Treasurer Manages the financial assets of the BWM. Pays the bills, makes international wire transfers… basically, if money is involved, Rex is your guy!
Elizabeth Thiele Administrative Assistant Provides continual support to the work of the BWM and is the main point of contact for constituents relating to our physical office in Bethlehem, PA. Overseas donor and volunteer records to maintain and update information for relevant communications.
Mission Camps AS PART OF THE BOARD of World Mission’s initiative to connect people and service, the concept of the service camp was developed and implemented at Mt. Morris Camp and Retreat Center in Wisconsin in July of 2021. Over the course of ten days, 26 people assisted with preparing the camp for summer programs. The staff of Mt. Morris identified, coordinated, and provided resources to accomplish the projects that needed attention, and the volunteers’ skill sets were utilized to complete a wide variety of projects. The BWM underwrote the cost for the lodging and meals for the volunteers. In 2022, the BWM will again serve as service camp hosts at Mt. Morris and will also be hosting a service camp at Hope Conference & Renewal Center. Learn more about the service camps at MoravianMission.org. Under the “Engagement” tab, select “Serve.” m
The BWM staff bids farewell to Deb Swanson (front right) at a celebration last year.
Thanks, Deb Swanson! DEB SWANSON, OUR BELOVED Bethlehem office administrative assistant, retired in the summer of 2021. We already miss Deb dearly, and were blessed to be able to gather together in the fall to celebrate her contributions to the Board of World Mission and her new adventures in retirement. Justin, the BWM executive director shared, “I cannot say thank you enough for all Deb has done for the Board of World Mission. Her organization, attention to detail, and above all, care for our work, have allowed the BWM to take some very positive steps in shaping our future. The systems she put in place will certainly be the practice of this organization for many years to come. The influence she had during her time with the BWM will be a driving force in anything we accomplish as an organization moving forward.” Congratulations, Deb, and thank you! m
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BOARD OF WORLD MISSION THE BOARD OF WORLD MISSION works hard to engage with Moravian congregations throughout North America. Here are some of the ways you can stay updated and get involved.
Follow us on social media and see updates on our website! • Facebook: Board of World Mission • Instagram: @moravianboardofworldmission • Website: MoravianMission.org
Sign up for our quarterly newsletter! Contact Sylvie Hauser, BWM Director of Communications and Development, at sylvie@ moravianmission.org or (920)495-8995, if you would like to receive the quarterly newsletter by mail and/or email.
Become a recurring giver to receive quarterly postcards! Go to MoravianMission.org/Give, click the big green button, enter your donation information, and then select “Setup automated giving” at the bottom of the form. We’ll send you a postcard each quarter with a photo and a meaningful story, no matter what giving level or frequency you select. Thank you for supporting the ministries of the Board of World Mission.
Let us know what projects your congregation is involved in! We love to hear about the good work that Moravians are doing domestically and internationally. Contact Rt. Rev. Chris Giesler, BWM Director of Mission Engagement, at chris@moravianmission.org or (610)868-1732, to let us know what you’re working on. You can also nominate individuals, congregations, or other Moravian groups for mission service awards. To learn more, go to MoravianMission.org. Under “Engagement,” click on “Annual Awards.”
Connect with us if you’re feeling called to join a mission team! If you feel that you are being called to engage in mission, we want to hear from you! Contact Jill Kolodziej, BWM Director of Mission Service, at jill@moravianmission.org or (920)256-9472 to learn about current opportunities or dream up a new opportunity. m
BEHIND THE SCENES AT BWM During meetings in October, BWM board members came together at Moravian Theological Seminary to plan new opportunities and initiatives for the coming year.
2021 WAS JUST AS MUCH A YEAR of transition and new experiences for the BWM as the year before. As the world moved into the second year of the pandemic, we continued to reimagine what our day-to-day operations would look like. Our fall board meeting was the first time that the Board of Directors and staff had the chance to meet in-person since the beginning of 2020. We implemented a hybrid model, and had six Zoom attendees join the in-person meeting in Bethlehem, Pa. The October meeting also marked the first gathering of the fully-staffed team. Three out of the seven total employees at BWM were hired in August and September of 2021: Sylvie Hauser, Elizabeth Thiele, and Angelica Cieza. Despite this staff turnover, we continue to build relationships that help us work together to meet the BWM’s goals. The success of the new staff members can be seen in the work they have done since starting just a few months ago. Sylvie has completely changed the way the BWM engages on social media and has increased our communications with our supporters. Angelica has worked tirelessly to stay connected with our global partners and has been one of the driving forces behind the upcoming Moravian Resources Conference for our Spanish-speaking partners. While most of my work is behind the computer, I’m happy to share that we have implemented a new Customer Relationship Management platform, which will allow us to engage with donors in a more strategic way and streamline some of our internal processes. Thank you for the blessing of your ongoing support through these difficult times. Please feel free to contact us at our Bethlehem office or visit us at MoravianMission.org to learn more about what we are doing and how you can help. Elizabeth Thiele Administrative Assistant
UNITY PRAYER DAY OFFERING FOR REFUGEES ACCORDING TO THE UNITED NATION’S Refugee Agency, about 450,000 refugees, more than half of whom are children, arrive in Canada and the United States each year. Refugee families arrive in North America with very few belongings after arduous journeys carrying what little they can. Upon arrival, volunteers and donations are needed to provide food, hygiene items, clothing, newborn supplies, and more. Additionally, support services to help refugees access safe housing, transportation, language courses, medical services, and job training are essential to providing refugee families with the best possible chance of a successful new beginning. The 2022 Unity Prayer Day Offering will support resettlement efforts being undertaken by North American Moravians and our ecumenical partner agencies. Moravian congregations throughout the United States and Canada are engaging meaningfully with their local resettlement groups and are working to collect and distribute needed supplies. One congregation is currently hosting an Afghan refugee family in the wake of the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan in August of 2021. The Board of World Mission has also been in communication with and has provided financial assistance for projects led by ecumenical partner organizations that have been working on refugee resettlement for decades. Partnering with their programs ensures our contributions will be used efficiently and effectively. As the Board of World Mission and Moravian congregations consider their ability to help families fleeing the violence in Ukraine, this offering will be a timely contribution to these efforts. 2022 will likely be a year of increased refugee resettlement and we expect these needs to continue to grow as more people around the world are displaced due to climate change and natural disasters. The BWM will continue to monitor needs as they arise as well as to support the work already underway throughout the Moravian world. m
The Moravian congregation in Nova Paka, Czech Republic, welcomes refugees from Ukraine this spring.
FINANCIAL UPDATE THE BOARD OF WORLD MISSION (BWM) is grateful for the continued support provided for the ministries and mission work of the North American Moravian Church. The accompanying graphic outlines, generally, where the contriFor the year ended December 31, 2021 butions for our efforts are gathered and Board of World Mission of the Moravian Church then where this support is used to culNorthern, Southern, Alaska Provinces $438,291 tivate the missions. Support this year Larger Life Foundation $26,240 was exceptional, especially considering Society for Promoting the Gospel $195,678 the continued pandemic. The needs were great this year as well, especially Mission Society, Southern Province $25,000 considering Covid. Other Provincial Support $37,479 Much of the support of the BWM Investment Returns w/o Donor Restriction $350,752 comes from the Northern and SouthInvestment Returns with Donor Restriction $175,829 ern Provinces. This represents, in part, Contributions w/o Donor Restriction $113,780 each congregation’s weekly giving. The Society for Promoting the Gospel and Contributions with Donor Restriction $438,879 the Southern Province Mission SociTotal Support and Revenue* $1,866,236 ety continue to support our mission as *includes $64,308 extinguishment of debt/PPP Loan does the Larger Life Foundation. This
SUPPORT AND REVENUE
Contributions with Donor Restrictions Northern, Southern and Alaska Provinces
Contributions w/o Donor Restrictions Investment Returns with Donor Restriction
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Investment Returns w/o Donor Restriction
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year, our Payroll Protection Program loan was forgiven which provided $64k of one-time support. The Investment returns are significant this year, contributing over $526k in support. Exchanges, or support for a speFor the year ended December 31, 2021 cific outreach for which the BWM Board of World Mission of the Moravian Church acts as a conduit for passage, are exDirect Program Costs cluded from the statement but repPartner Province Support $347,077 resent another significant part of our mission work. Most notable this year Mission Programs/Initiatives 485,747 was the support for the Ahuas 75th Fundraising 3,631 Anniversary which far exceeded the Support and Administration $185,538 goal of $75,000. Total Expenditures $1,021,993 81 percent of our 2021 expenditures were applied directly to our ministry through our Mission Programs and our Partner Province support. The assistance takes many forms as described more fully throughout this report, often including medical management, technology assistance, orphan support, training, disaster relief and a host of other crucial activities, mostly in distant lands. Additional details can be obtained from our annual audited 2021 financial statements. Additional informaPartner Province Support Mission Programs/ tion or a copy of the audited financial Initiatives statements is available; please contact Sister Elizabeth or myself at the Bethlehem office of the BWM. Thank you Support and for your support of this important outAdministration reach. m
EXPENDITURES
Rex Knowlton, Treasurer
Fundraising
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