New Beginnings Moravian Church
Palm Sunday, April 13 10:30 a.m. — Morning Worship 5:00 p.m. — Love Feast —
dieners needed
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, April 13 After morning worship
(treat donations needed)
Holy Week, April 14 through 18, 7 pm nightly
Easter Sunday, April 20 Sunrise Service, time tbd 10:30 a.m. — Morning Worship
April 2014 Building a community guided by the Holy Scriptures, preparing it to reach out in word and deed, with faith, joy & compassion, spreading the message of hope through Jesus Christ while celebrating God’s everlasting love & grace.
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Want to take a Class?
Meeting, April 27th immediately following worship
Mon., June 23rd, Tues., June 24th Wed., June 25th 5:00-8:00 p.m. — Theme: Come Worship With Me!
Mark your calendars TODAY!
For Adults: Sundays — Changes That Heal, 9:30 in the FH Wednesdays — through April 9th, 7-8 pm The Art of Marriage Rediscovering Lent Wednesdays — starting April 23rd, 7 pm Bethel Bible Study, in the FH For Youth: Sundays — Nursery, 0-4 years of age Toddler Time, 3-4 years GPS, K through 5th grade Wednesdays, through April 9th, 7-8 pm Youth, K-5th — Walking His Way, through prayer Youth, M/H — Walking His Way Wednesdays, starting April 23rd, 7-8 pm Middle/High Schoolers The summer is the perfect time to say “yes” to helping out in our SS classes. It gives our school-year teachers a rest, and gives you a chance to dip your toes into the program to see if it’s for you! Just speak with Janet in the office.
On Saturday, March 15th, four of our youth (five, if you count little Elise) took their Saturday morning to learn about the amazing work done at Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte. After taking a tour of the facility, the children spent an hour making spring centerpieces for the dining tables at RMH. All part of the “Kids Helping Kids’ program, the children learned the following: "…. that they take care of families whose kids have to stay in the hospital. I liked making the crafts for the tables because I love making crafts. We made bunnies and I named mine Eggy." —Sebastian, age 6 “I learned that you should be fortunate of what you have and pray for the people that don't have as much as you. My favorite part was when we went to the game room and got to sit in the chairs.” — Alex Lantz, 9
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1 Peter 1:3 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead...” (NIV) As the overwhelming beauty of this season is beginning to unfold all around us and new life is occurring in God’s creation daily, it seems appropriate and necessary to mark it with renewed commitments as well as celebration, especially as it relates to our spiritual life! Another way to think about this time of year is that Easter is not only the period when the Earth’s axis starts to tilt towards the sun and the days get longer. The temperatures get warmer, animals such as bears that hibernate start to wake up and become active, flowers bloom, trees open their leaves and the whole of nature revs itself into gear. But, in the midst of this dance of life we are prompted by the cross of Calvary once again towards the significance of the season. “Praise” is the operative notion here. The profundity of the Gospel is that we are encouraged in the words; “It is finished,” for it is in those words that our one and true hope really “begins.” It is through our Lords sacrifice that new and everlasting life has been made available to all who seek it, and we can have it as fresh today as the moment that we first called out to Christ! Prepare for the way of the Lord!!! This is the Good News! Serving together, pC
Kudos to the adults who participated in this year’s dinner service at the Men’s Shelter… and a great big THANK YOU
Sunday, April 6th
to everyone who donated to the cause.
11:30-12:15 Blood Pressure Screenings provided by your Health Ministry
Southern Province Synod 2014 will be held April 3-6. Please keep everyone involved in your prayers.
Make A Difference May is back in our children’s program...this year, they’ll be completing mission projects each Sunday that’ll benefit: Lespri House in Haiti, Serenity House & Hope House here in Huntersville, Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, and our very own campus!
M.A.D.
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Around the Province . . . Salem Choirs Mathias Concert: Masses from Around the World, Sunday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. Hanes Auditorium, Elberson Fine Arts Center —The Salem Choirs will present a concert featuring the Stabat Mater by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi with mezzosoprano Cristy Lynn Brown and organist Timothy Olsen. There will also be selections from Paul Basler’s Missa Kenya and György Orbán’s Mass No. 6 , featuring pianist Carmine Mann. This concert is dedicated to musicians Mr. and Mrs. William Mathias, celebrating their lives and love of music. Sonja Sepulveda, conductor. Lunchtime Lecture, “Where in the World Is the Moravian Church?” Thursday, April 10, 12:15-12:45 pm at the Archives Music Foundation at the Archie K. Davis Center (the “Archives building”) in Old Salem. The lecture is free and open to all, and you are invited to bring your lunch (it isn’t provided). Parking is free in the Salem College Fine Arts Center parking lot off Salem Avenue. 5th Annual Moravian Environmental Stewardship Conference, April 25-27, Higgins Lodge, Laurel Ridge; cost $95 Register at laurelridge.org or 336-359-2951 More info at greenmoravian.wordpress.com “The Acts of Our Hands" - The Spiritual Life Retreat sponsored by the Provincial Women’s Board is designed as a relaxing, renewing time celebrating our sisterhood in Christ, while providing growth opportunities for our spiritual lives. All women are welcome and invited. May 2-4 at Laurel Ridge. For more information and registration forms contact the PWB at (336) 722-4911 or pwbmcsp@gmail.com.
What Can Stress do to YOU? Headaches, Dizziness, ADD/HDD, Anxiety ,Irritability and Anger Panic Disorders/Grinding teeth and Tension in Jaw Increased Heart rate, Strokes, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Diabetes Type 1 & 2, Arrhythmias/ Digestive disorders, Upset stomach, Abdominal Pain , Irritable Bowl Syndrome/Weight Gain & Obesity Decreased Sex Drive/Muscle Tension, Fibromyalgia , Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Alcoholism, Suicide Drug addiction Tobacco Other harmful behaviors Do not take these indicators lightly and think you can address it later The price is steep!!! Looking for ways to reduce stress? These relaxation techniques will have you finding relief in no time. We all get stressed out sometimes, but if it feels like stress seems to rule your days, it’s time to do something about it. Why is reducing stress so important? Because stress isn’t just problematic in the moment — it’s a real health risk. The more stress, the more likely you will suffer physical ailments, from migraines to belly fat. Or even a heart attack. But before you get even more anxious about the long-term effects of chronic stress, try these several tried and true stress-reduction and relaxation techniques. 1. Breathe Yes, breathing is second nature, but during stressful times, that’s often not the case. Under a cloud of worry, many people hold their breath or have shallow breath, or tense up so much that it’s actually difficult to inhale adequate oxygen. So the first way to turn your stress level down a few notches is to focus on your breathing. Sitting up, close your eyes and inhale and exhale, nice and easy, then repeat 10 times. Or, lie down, place a pillow under your knees, and put your hand on your belly to feel your breath rise and fall. You can say the words “rising” and “falling” in your head as you take in and release your breath. 2. Eat Chocolate Having a bad day? A piece of dark chocolate might be just the nibble you need to brighten your outlook and reduce stress. In fact, a daily dose of dark chocolate (70 percent cacao or higher) is a proven antidote to stress (Plus, it can lower your risk of stroke, diabetes and heart disease.). Cocoa beans are rich in flavonoids, an antioxidant, which counteract the anxiety-producing hormone, cortisol. If possible, opt for brands that offer the purest form, preferably organic and made from “single estate” or “single origin” beans. (Sorry, milk chocolate doesn’t count.) 3. Reach for Soothing Scents To calm those nerves in an instant, try inhaling aromas from bergamot, lavender or peppermint oils. Have a tension headache? Put one drop of lavender oil on your fingertips and massage your temples. To get the scent to permeate the room, add a few drops of essential oil to an unscented candle and light it. Not only will your space smell heavenly, this relaxation technique will calm your spirit in no time. 4. Take a Bath Since ancient times, hydrotherapy has been practiced for its healing and restorative powers. To make your tub-time extra therapeutic, sprinkle in a handful of bath salts, turn down the lights, turn on some relaxing music and light an aromatherapy candle. 5. Get Moving Even if it’s the last thing you feel like doing at the moment, one of the quickest, most effective ways to reduce stress is to exercise. You’ve heard of a runner’s high? The “high” comes from the endorphins that our brains produce when we get our heart pumping. Low impact exercises — walking, swimming, biking, weight lifting, yoga or Pilates — are just as effective when it comes to boosting your mood, too. 6. Picture Peacefulness When you feel tension throughout your body, calm those nerves by closing your eyes and picturing the most peaceful place you can imagine. Whether it’s curling up by the fire, lying on the beach or staring at a moonlit lake with only the sounds of lapping waves and crickets, just the thought can bring you some measure of peace. 7. Apply Pressure Stress can cause some serious aches and pains. To manage these physical ailments, try acupressure — a Chinese therapy in which pressure is applied to the meridians, or channels, in your body. It is believed these channels connect your organs, and, when one is blocked, can result in pain or illness. To alleviate the discomfort of a headache, apply your index and middle finger to your wrist, at the base of your palm in line with your pinky finger and hold firmly for 30 seconds. Repeat on the other wrist. Similarly, you can try the point between your big toe and the second toe. Try it — it works!
The most powerful stress relief is a strong relationship with Jesus Christ and living your life as he directed us in The Great Commission !! -Remember: ”I am the WAY” applies to everything —submitted by Dick Gardner
H E A L T H B E A T
At their Board meeting, your Leadership Board discussed: • • • • • • • •
Church Clean-Up Day, April 12th Advertising—for Easter Baptism on Easter Unity Offering $500 2014 Anniversary will focus on Mission Organ—gift from Advent Moravian Synod—April 3-6 Eagle Project proposed
Easter Lilies can now be ordered “in honor or memory” of someone special Cost: $14.00 ea. Please complete an order form, and include check payable to New Beginnings. Drop in folder on the bulletin board in the FH. Limited # available, so don’t delay!
April 1 4 5 6 7 10 12
Laura Grosch Susan Hoover Charlotte Thore Harrison Wooten Paddy Wigney Anne French Julia Skerlak Paul Bradley 13 Bob Wimmer 16 Edna Duren 29 Laura Honeycutt
Treasurer’s Report — February 2014 Income: Joyful Noise Memorials Misc. Missions Reg. Offering Special Offering W.F. Youth Total Income: Expenses: Admin. Bank Christian Ed. Insurance Kitchen Misc. Mortgage Nursery Office supplies Telephone Tithe Utilities WF Worship Total Expenses:
78.56 50.00 343.50 300.00 7,505.00 9,881.18 45.00 3.75 18,206.99
$ 9,245.01 $ 12.50 $ 54.06 $ 391.00 $ 23.49 $ 470.00 $ 1,336.00 $ 140.00 $ 391.48 $ 45.00 $ 2,900.08 $ 364.41 $ 500.00 $ 117.30 $ 15,990.33
Budgeted Income YTD
$ 32,922.00
Actual YTD
$ 30,719.74
Budgeted Expense YTD
$ 32,922.00
Actual YTD
$ 31,273.48
If you know someone who is graduating from high school or college, please let the church office know so they can be recognized.
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Upcoming Events — April 5th—Men’s Annual Golf Outing April 13th—Palm Sunday, 10:30 service & 5 pm Love Feast Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, after worship April 14th through April18th — Holy Week Readings at 7 nightly April 20th — Easter Sunday, Sunrise Service (time tbd) & 10:30 a.m. April 27th — “Made with Love” Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting, after worship May 17th — Anniversary-Saturday planning mtg. 9 a.m. May 18th — Teachers Meeting, 9:45 a.m. June 8th — Graduation Sunday June 9th — Children’s Jeopardy—The Year in Review!
New Beginnings Moravian Church PO Box 2278 201 Seagle St. Huntersville, NC 28070-2278