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STAFF
Rev. Barry Foster Pastor 434-709-0093
Kim Felton Randy Noftle Acolytes
Kitty Roberts Church Secretary
Jim Basta Director of Music
Donna Shore Organist
Dennis Fort Band Director
Lee Christensen Janice Wilson Church Treasurers
Brittany Alexander Amy McKay Nursery
E-Mail Addresses
[email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Unity Moravian Church 8300 Concord Church Road
Lewisville, NC 27023 Telephone: 336-945-3801
www.unitymoravian.org
Church Board
Ken Carden 336-945-2038 Bari Fort 336-499-3647
Brendan Garcia 336-428-6458 Scott Geyer 336-671-5124 Lynne Huss 336-416-0579 Cam Lane 336-945-9691
Rick Madison 336-766-8034 Ed Merritt 336-463-5526
Bob Morrell 336-945-4268 Linn Parsons 336-760-2784 Teresa Perry 336-766-4955 Shirley Yoder 336-575-8468
Dear Unity Family, This summer the lectionary cycle visits the “David” saga in the books of 1st and
2nd Samuel. These stories are well written and full of intrigue, sin and redemption, unlikely heroes, and bittersweet consequences.
If you want a good “summer read” I suggest finding a more “readable” Biblical translation like “Good News” or “Living Bible” and read 1st and 2nd Samuel and the stories of Samuel, Saul, David, and Solomon. It is as good as any novel you might find.
In the summer sermons, I will be highlighting some events in David’s life. So, in preparation, I have been reading several Jewish Rabbinic commentaries on David and the Messianic expectations that were wrapped in his image during the centuries fol-lowing the Babylonian Exile up to the time of Jesus.
There is an ancient Rabbinic commentary by R’ Zalman Baruch Melamed ex-plaining how both Joseph and David are forerunners to the anticipated Messiah. What I have discovered is that the early Christians chose the “Joseph” image of the Messiah over the “David” image when defending their belief that Jesus was indeed the one.
You remember that Joseph, in the Genesis saga, was the younger son of the Israel-ite family, who became the essential leader of the Egyptians (and world at that time) after he was despised by his brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused and impris-oned, only to emerge to reign over Egypt’s food distribution, saving the world from starvation and death, and forgiving his brothers.
It is interesting that the writer of the books of Samuel indeed portrays David simi-lar to the Joseph of Genesis: youngest son, improbable leader, tempted by a woman (however David succumbed where Joseph did not), succeeded in uniting the family (tribes of Israel) into a kingdom, all seen as being blessed by God.
But, both Luke and Matthew portray Jesus as “son of Joseph.” I don’t think it is a coincidence that they named Jesus’ father – Joseph.
Since the Biblical narrator chose to portray David’s story in light of Joseph, the writers of Matthew and Luke have John the Baptist asking the question: “Is Jesus, the son of David, the Messiah, or should we wait for another?” Does Jesus fit the Davidic model, or the Joseph model?
Though David is also considered to be a Messianic prototype in some ways, he is not the promised one who will complete the task without sin. Since the character of Joseph is undoubtedly the “prototypical” character of Messiah, we can see that Jesus is, indeed, the parallel to the image of Joseph and, as such, answers the definition of “Messiah, son of Joseph”. Here are some parallels between Joseph and Jesus – the suffering Messiah, Son of Joseph: (continued)
Both were despised Spent time alone in exile
Thirty years old was a key time in their story Counted among criminals
Stripped of their clothing Gave hope to a criminal
Became a servant Considered dead
Resisted temptation Appeared foreign and belonging to gentiles
Described as a shepherd Not recognized by their brothers
Knew what their future held Unidentified and unrecognized
Accused of being a dreamer Raised up from the earth
The intended target of a conspiracy to kill Acted as an advocate
Sold to gentiles for silver coins Provided food
Falsely accused Reconciliation at the end of the story
Suffered as result of rejection Ended up as rulers, against all expectations
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Helping Hands in Unity
Our project for July will continue to be the Backpack Program for Lewisville Elementary School because the Children are out of school for the summer so the over 30 students served in this program are without school breakfast and lunch. Families are carefully screened for need and approved names sent to the principal of the school. During the summer, a monthly delivery of food takes place. The need each week is around $400.
You can contribute in one of two ways: cash donations, to assist them in buying the food, OR donations of food items they need. Make checks payable to the church and put backpack program in the memo line. A donations jar will be placed at the front of the sanctuary for your cash or checks. Food donations may be placed under the "Helping Hands in Unity" sign.
For the summer, there are three large bulk pickups for parents. Karen Bowman from the school runs the program and it is her responsibility to get the food to families. During the school year, Karen shops each week and spends $200-$250 and maintains a food pantry at the school. Each family gets the same items. If you wish to buy food, she suggests: peanut butter, canned corn or green beans, baked beans, hamburger helper, taco kits, rice or potato meals, canned ham or chicken, canned fruit, granola bars, individual fruit or applesauce packs for snacks.
I hope you will continue to help us support this program! I believe it is run by people with good hearts to serve the less fortunate of our community.
Thanks for your ongoing generosity, Linn Parsons
Summary of Board Meeting June, 2018
The contract with Blum Construction has been signed. Work may begin as early as June 18th. The sanctuary needs to be prepared, i.e. handbell equipment, pew Bibles, hymnals and miscellaneous items removed. The ushers will play a major role in organizing this task. The sanctuary and narthex will be off limits to any person other than the construction workers. In-terested parties may peek in the windows from Outside the building.
Our internet and phone service have been changed over to SPECTRUM. Our new church publication logo has been selected. Many thanks to Scott Geyer and Beverly Merritt. Playground equipment has been selected. The Building and Grounds Committee will work to see that it is installed properly
and in a safe place. Attention was given to our poor and the widows at this meeting. The board voted to send $900 to Laurel Ridge to be used as
scholarships for needy children to attend camp. Our own, ”Ky” Russell, is getting an additional 50% scholarship to attend two weeks at Laurel Ridge. The board voted to support the Single Sisters’ Ministry with financial support.
The board approved a request for a third Girl Scout Troop to meet here on Thursday evenings. Pastor’s Report:
On July 1 from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. a group from Unity will lead the service at the Forsyth Prison. Vacation Bible School, July 8 – 13 Still in need of volunteers FIT (Friends In Touch) a group is being formed to assist the Pastor with keeping in contact with homebound members.
They may also visit those first-time visitors who worship with us on Sundays. Dr. Keith Stirewalt will be our guest preacher on July 29th.
(continued)
For 1st Century Christians, the suffering Messiah, Son of Joseph, is also the victorious Messiah, Son of David. The Bible tells the story of the life of David in light of his ancestor, Joseph. David, however, did not fulfill the expectations set for “Messiah, son of Joseph,” but fell into sin, a fact that leads the reader to look expectantly to the future, to the one that will come and not sin. For the followers of Jesus – he fit the bill.
Likewise, Jesus, when he first came, was rejected, suffered and punished, not for his own sins, but because his “brethren” interpreted his behavior and words as condescending. But like Joseph, through his suffering, his rejection and death, forgiveness of sins is now offered. And, also like Joseph, Jesus’ life is a blessing to all nations! Faithfully, Barry
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Alaskan Mission
Many thanks to all who supported the Alaskan Mission Dinner and for the generous donations from members of our church family. The dinner was well attended by members and others in our community. Also, thanks to the Deep Roots Band and Becky Surratt for all of her planning and work to ensure a successful event.
Our team will be in Bethel, Alaska from July 28 through August 4. We will be conducting a three-day Vacation Bible School on “God’s Brave People” and several other work projects at the Seminary and in the local area. Team Members this year include Barry and Susan Foster, Dennis and Bari Fort, Becky Surratt, Scott Culbertson, Scott and Christa Geyer, and Da-vid and Debbie Hauser. Please keep us in your prayers as we continue to plan and travel.
Ed and Barb will be leaving in May, 2019 and we covet your prayers for God to lead someone with the same compassion to the Seminary and Book Store.
Thank you, Debbie and David Hauser
Due to Renovations in our Sanctuary,
the summer series of concerts
by The Salem Community Orchestra
has been canceled.
Chicken Pies Chicken pies are now available. Pie-for-one is $3, medium pie is $6 and the large pie is $10. Please pay Treasurer, Lynne Huss or put payment for the pies in Lynne's mailbox. There are extra envelopes and pens at the mailboxes.
No Chicken Pie workdays during June or July!
Unity Friends UNITY FRIENDS JULY OUTING-------SUNDAY JULY 22. 2018, 1:00 PM SOUTHERN FAMILY RESTAURANT. Fol-lowing Sunday worship service, Unity Friends will eat lunch together at Southern Family Restaurant, located at 4689 Yadkin-ville Rd. Pfafftown. We will have a private dining room beginning at 1:00 PM. A sign-up sheet will be available to give us an approximate number for seating. All church members and friends are invited to join us in a time of good food and fellowship. Please contact Henry Pearce if you have questions.
Single Sisters SINGLE SISTERS will have their annual potluck picnic on Wednesday, July 4th, at 12:30 pm at Joy Cole’s home. Fried chick-en will be provided. RSVP to Joy by Sunday, July 1st. All single women are invited to attend. This will be the Sixth Anniver-sary of the organizing of the Single Sisters. Thanks
FIT TEAM needs volunteers We are in the process of organizing a “Friends In Touch” Team to visit (or sometimes just call) our sick, shut-ins, and other members of our church family as needed. This will not involve any meetings. It is simply taking an hour or so of your time to chat with our members. We will visit in teams of two people. If you would like to be a part of this Team, please speak to either Kay Brown or Joy Cole. And you show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on
tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. 2 Corinthians 3:3.
During the days I will be out of town this summer, The Right Rev. Wayne Burkette has agreed to be “on call” for pastoral care needs. I will be attending the American Guild of Organists in
Kansas City: July 2 – 6.
And, we will be going to Bethel, Alaska: July 23 – August 4.
The Rev. Burkette: 336-945-6714 and [email protected]
Many thanks to Bishop Burkette for his willingness to serve our congregation this summer!
Barry Foster
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 FRIEDRICH SCHLEIERMACHER (1768 – 1834)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 SOREN KIERKEGAARD (1813 – 1855)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 KARL BARTH (1886 – 1968)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 PAUL TILLICH (1886 – 1965)
MEET IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL 9:45AM – 10:45AM
LIGHT BREAKFAST FOOD PROVIDED
COME AND LEARN ABOUT THESE GERMAN CHRISTIAN THINKERS, WHO WERE INFLUENCED BY THE MORAVIAN
FAITH MESSAGE, AND DEVELOPED THEOLOGICAL PRECEPTS THAT CONTINUE TO SHAPE OUR UNDERSTANDINGS
OF THE FAITH TODAY!
Daily Texts 2019 We will be ordering the Daily Texts for 2019 on July 31.
The deadline to place an order will be Sunday, July 29 and (payment MUST be with order).
If you would like to take advantage of reduced prices for an early order:
please mark your selections in the Sunday bulletin
sign the form
tear form out of bulletin
place it in the offering plate with payment or bring it by the church office.
We will not order extra! No. Total $10.00 Paperback _______ ______ $13.50 Hardcover _______ ______ $12.00 Large Print _______ ______ $15.00 Journal Daily Text _______ ______ $10.00 Spanish Daily Text _______ ______ $ 8.00** Provincial Directory _______ ______ Total attached $_______ ** Provincial Directory, in addition to another item, only $5.00.
Name:_____________________________________________________
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Get ready for Peace Lab Vacation Bible School, where children will discover God’s way of peace! Fun activities will help Bible stories come to life and lead children on an awesome adventure, equipping them to follow Jesus as compassionate peacemakers.
Children, ages 4 through grade 5, are welcome to this time of games, crafts, snacks, friends, and fun! Peace Lab will take place at El Buen Pastor on July 8th – 11th from 5:30pm – 8:00pm.
Please register your child for Peace Lab Vacation Bible School at this website https://goo.gl/forms/xC8mmnAHuBKHQ2Rs1 by June 24th
so they don’t miss out on this awesome VBS!
OUR SANCTUARY IS GETTING A FACELIFT!
July Worship Services will be held in the Fellowship Hall
Many Thanks to the Building and Grounds Committee and All who
helped move furniture and assisted in the Fellowship Hall Set-up.
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Watchword Text for the Year: “To all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God.” John 1:12
July 1 Liturgist: Shirley Yoder Usher Team: Randy Noftle Greeters: Dinah Howell, Anita Hughes Sound Board: Scott Geyer Time with Children: Rachel Yancey Children’s Worship: Teresa Perry Mower (7/7): Don Harkness July 8 Liturgist: Kay Brown Usher Team: Don Harkness Greeters: Fay Johnson, Barbara Knouse Sound Board: Brendan Garcia Time with Children: Linn Parsons Children’s Worship: Vicki Roddick Mower (7/14): Ed Merritt July 15 Liturgist: Ruth Burcaw Usher Team: Tim Felton Greeters: Henry Pearce, Becky Norman Sound Board: Chuck Tatum Time with Children: Shirley Yoder Children’s Worship: Nancy Wonsavage Mower (7/21): Chase O’Brien July 22 Liturgist: Scott Culbertson Usher Team: Ernie Hughes Greeters: Chase O’Brien, Hannah O’Brien Sound Board: Bob Morrell Time with Children: Rev. Barry Foster Children’s Worship: Rachel Yancey Mower (7/28): Maynard Surratt July 29 Liturgist: Henry Fansler Usher Team: Randy Noftle Greeters: Jayne Parks, Dottie Sayers Sound Board: Scott Geyer Time with Children: Rick Madison Children’s Worship: ? Mower (8/4): Will Smith
Worship Attendance 2018
June 3 76 June 10 72 June 17 87 June 24 85
Worship Attendance 2017
June 4 64 June 11 87 June 18 87 June 25 83
July 1 Erin Harkness 2 Louis Baumann 3 Ronnie Lee, Jr. 6 Nancy Cranfill 8 Deejie Culbertson Debbie Butner Elizabeth Smith 9 Jamie Getty Will Smith 11 Beth Basta 12 Jesse Robinson 15 Jere Dailey 17 Dinah Howell 19 Dennis Lee 20 Christine Phelps Jerry Seivers 22 Hayes Lutz Cliff Lewis 23 Hilda Vestal 25 Chad Culbertson 26 Audrey Hayes 27 Michael Wilson Tim Felton
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EACH SUNDAY
9:45 am - Church School 11:00 am - Worship
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July 2018
Newsletter Deadline
10:00am Prayer
Partners
No Choir or Handbells During June, July, August
11:00am Tai Chi 7pm Yoder Bible Study
11:00am Tai Chi 7pm Yoder Bible Study
8:00am Unity Men
7:00pm Church Board
11:00am Tai Chi 7pm Yoder Bible Study
11:00am Tai Chi 7pm Yoder Bible Study
12:30pm Single
Sisters Potluck
11:00am Tai Chi 7pm Yoder Bible Study
7-9pm Fellowship Hall reserved
7-9pm Fellowship Hall reserved
7-9pm Fellowship Hall reserved
7-9pm Fellowship Hall reserved
10am Band rehearsal
9am Community Blood Drive @ Shallowford Presbyt.
5:30pm Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministry Svc
Vacation Bible School @ El Buen Pastor Presbyterian - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
1pm Unity Friends @ Southern Family Rest.
7-9pm Fellowship Hall reserved
4:00pm Unity Men’s BBQ Shallowford Sq.
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J��� 2018
Sunday, July 1 Text: II Samuel 1:1-4, 17-27 Sixth Sunday After Pentecost Message: “David, Saul and Jonathan”
Sunday, July 8 Text: II Samuel 11:1-17 Seventh Sunday After Pentecost Message: “King David and Uriah, the Hittite” Jan Huss Commemoration Holy Communion
Sunday, July 15 Text: II Samuel 15:7-14 Eighth Sunday After Pentecost Message: “David and Absalom”
Sunday, July 22 Text: Mark 6:30-44 Ninth Sunday After Pentecost Message: “You Give Them Something to Eat”
Sunday, July 29 Guest Preacher: The Rev. Keith Stirewalt Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
Unity Moravian Church
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Thank you very much for your gift of $1,533.32 to the Board of World Mission of the Moravian church to support Sister Jessy Burcaw’s Antioch Mission Trip to Nepal this month.
We are most grateful for Sister Jessy’s passion for this mission and her willingness to share her gifts with our friends in Nepal. The support of her congregation speaks volumes not only about Jessy, but also of the commitment of your congregation to love and nurture her in Christ’s church.
If you have any questions or would like further information on any of the many ways the Board of World Mission is carrying out the call to bring Christ’s life to others, both globally and domestically, please visit our website at www.moravianmission.org or contact any staff member of the Board of World Mission. We’d love to hear from you! Peace and blessings, Deb Swanson Executive Assistant…
FALL CELEBRATION Provincial Women's Board
Saturday, September 8, 2018
2178 Friedberg Church Road Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Coffee hour begins 9:00AM and Programs at 9:30 AM Speakers will be the Rev. Judy Knoph and the Rev. Fran Saylor. There will be a Silent Auction to benefit the 13th Moravian Women's Conference, and
The wonderful cooks of Friedberg will prepare lunch to be served at noon. . .$10.00 per person. The Silent Auction winners will be announced after lunch.
For more details and registration: 336-722-4911 or [email protected]
Mark Your Calendar!
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REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Pray for our Church Family: Alex Black, Sharon Dailey, Evan Huss, Richard Spong, Dee Young
Remembering Members who find it difficult to attend: Jennifer Beard, Dot Faircloth, Kay Huneycutt, Betty Phillips
Pray for our Family and Friends: Lisa Allgood (cousin of Berry Sink)
Annie Anderson (mother of Sandra Madison) Linda Bean (sister of Anita Hughes and Carol Tatum)
Allen Bradshaw (son of Jerrie Bradshaw) Averi Burke (niece of Teresa Perry) Larry Cook (friend of Will Smith)
Jennie Cornatzer (sister of Nancy Jackson) Pam Cregger (sister of Teresa Perry) Frank Diehl (friend of congregation)
Darrell Dickerson (friend of Judy Duke) Margo Ehlers (neighbor of Judy Duke) Polly Fishel (aunt of Lynn Williamson)
Jackie Harrell (member of Single Sisters) Nadine Haydon (relative of Kim Felton)
Tami Kipple (cousin of Beth Basta) Franny Knouse (Barbara Knouse’s daughter-in-law)
Nola Knouse (friend of congregation) Mary Lamar (cousin of Henry Pearce)
David Langill (friend of Henry and Jean Pearce) Bonnie Lawrence (daughter of Dee Lawrence)
Maude Martin (mother of Joyce Carden) Carol McElveen (friend of the congregation)
Angela Mishoe (sister of Christa Geyer) Jackson Mishoe (nephew of Scott and Christa Geyer)
Carroll Morrell (mother of Bob Morrell) Steve Parks (son of Bill Parks)
Louise Poindexter (mother of Janet Sowers) Family of Anna F. Rathbone (sister of Brenda Pugh)
Martha Riddle (friend of Jayne Parks) (“Ky”) Kyron Russell (son of Ruth and Chris Burcaw)
Katie Schreiber (granddaughter of Joy Cole) Wilson Sparks (brother-in-law of Edith Ammons and Dick Sheek)
Patricia Vance Starbuck (sister-in-law of Kay Vance) Clark Steed (brother-in-law of Teresa and Art Perry)
Sadie Taylor (sister of Maynard Surratt) Ertle and Norma Todd (family members of Kim Felton)
Billie Wenzel (cousin of Beth Basta) Jon Vickers (friend of Lynn Williamson) Nancy Yerigan (cousin of Kay Vance)
Serving in Missions: Ed Dehnert and Barb Weide (Bethel, Alaska)
