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The Friedberg Folio News from the Hill of Peace
Friedberg Moravian Church Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Our Mission Statement: We are a congregation grounded in Biblical truth, honoring our heritage and deep faith in the Lord Jesus Christ by proclaiming the gospel openly through worship, witness, Bible study, missions, fellowship and service to the community.
A Call to Prayer and Repentance
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and
turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14, NIV)
Although the words above were spoken by God to the nation of Israel long ago, I believe they also convey an important principle of truth for all of us who are Christians in America today. I believe it is a call for all of us who bear the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to spend much time in fervent heartfelt prayer today. It is a call for us to humble ourselves before Almighty God; to seek His holy face; to turn from our wicked ways; to confess and repent of our sins — especially our sinful failure to be the salt of the earth and light of the world He expects us to be and this world so needs for us to be (see Matthew 5:14-16).
God promises if we will do our part He will hear from heaven, forgive our sin, and heal our land. To that end Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I ask you to join with me in a season of prayer for our nation beginning Sunday, August 2
nd and continuing through Thursday, November
26th
(Thanksgiving Day). Below you will find two prayers for our country which were written years ago by men of distinguished faith and character. My hope is that you’ll pray the “Prayer for Our Nation” each morning and the “Prayer for America” each night. And when you get to part in each prayer regarding personal and national sins, be honest and specific about the sins God brings to mind for you and those He brings to mind for our country. Through these 100+ days of prayer may God mold us more and more into the people He desires us to be — and may He hear from heaven, forgive our sin, and heal our land.
Pastor Jim
No. 8 August 2020
Prayer for Our Nation By Dr. Luis Palau
Our Father and our God, We thank you for the many blessings You have poured out on America and we praise You for Your mercy. You have said: "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people." We confess, O Lord, our national and personal sins. We repent and ask forgiveness for all actions that dishonor You. O God, bless our President and other leaders. Provide them with wisdom and move them to honor You. Deliver this great nation from all our enemies as we recommit ourselves to trust, serve and obey Your commands. We pray in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer for America By Rev. Billy Graham
Our Father and Our God, We praise You for Your goodness to our nation, giving us blessings far beyond what we deserve. Yet we know all is not right with America. We deeply need a moral and spiritual renewal to help us meet the many problems we face. Convict us of sin. Help us to turn to You in repentance and faith. Set our feet on the path of Your righteousness and peace. We pray today for our nation's leaders. Give them the wisdom to know what is right, and the courage to do it. You have said, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." May this be a new era for America, as we humble ourselves and acknowledge You alone as our Savior and Lord. This we pray in Your holy name. Amen.
Church Reopening News: Friedberg Family, During the week of July Board meeting, two proposals were approved by both boards regarding the reopening plans for different ministries within our church.
1) The first approved proposal established a tentative date for return to on-campus worship service for Sunday, August 23rd. Over the next few weeks, The Re-Open Task Force along with the Boards will continue to plan and prepare for this exciting time! More information about the return to on-campus worship services will be announced in the coming weeks, stay tuned!
2) The second approved proposal provides
exemptions to the 25 outdoor / 10 indoor gathering limits. Effective immediately, this approval begins a phased-in reopening approach that was overwhelmingly supported in our Re-Opening Survey that was conducted in June. This approved exemption to mass gathering limits applies to internal small group ministries that may choose to gather on Friedberg’s campus. Examples of these internal small group ministries include but are not limited to: Youth Ministry, Children’s Ministry, Boards, various committees, Circles, men’s and women’s bible studies, Prayers and Squares, and Scouting.
(**At this time, the approved mass gathering exemption does NOT apply to events involving the general public. Examples of functions NOT exempted include but are not limited to bazaars, consignment sales, yard sales, and suppers.) To ensure the safety and cleanliness of our facility, we are requiring our small group ministries who wish to use the facilities to notify the church office with the date, time, and area requested for use. Each group will be required to conduct a documented cleaning after each use.
• Cleaning forms will be available at the church office. Forms are also available on a clipboard outside the office should a group come in after hours.
• For supplies, cleaning carts will be centrally located on the two floors of the CE Building with all items needed.
• All groups are required to fill out the form each time the facility is used. Forms are to be returned to the church office after completion.
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Congratulations to Clayton Johnson
and Karley Kainz on their wedding on
July 26, 2020 at Friedberg.
Happy 50th Anniversary!
As newlyweds, we began
attending Friedberg. We
grew up at Friedberg with
many of you and our lives
have intertwined as we
have shared experiences
good and not-so good.
Each of you have helped shape us spiritually, physically
and mentally and we have been so blessed. We are
humbled by the outpouring of encouragement, prayers
and love shown in cards, calls, food and visits;
especially, over the last six months. Thank You, one and
all. We love you. May God be Glorified. Joe & Bonnie
Landreth.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We would like to
thank you for all the love, support and prayers during
Jessica’s trial with COVID. We traveled through a valley,
but we were never alone, and we praise God for that.
Although it was a difficult period, we rejoice in the growth
of our faith and the realization of how many people still
care for others today. Thank you for the prayer quilt and
all of the prayers made on our behalf that it represents.
We love and thank God for you. For His Glory, Mike and
Jessica Simone
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September Folio newsletter items are needed by
Friday, August 21 please.
August 2020 Friedberg Birthday Calendar Calendar
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Trevor Morelli Kathy Thompson
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3 Dawn Brann Kayln Bundy Pat Randolph
4 Lily James Andrew Nicholson
5 Frank Beck Allen Rider, II Vernon Robbins Cathie Tew
6 Jeff Vannoy Sandra Wadkins
7 Betsy Beck Addison James Emma James
8 Brad Everhart Peggy Lawson Kaci Long Zachary Thompson
9 Joan Beane
10 Phillip Brame Dayton Eisel Kathy Inman Rylee Martin Carrie West
11 Adam Koontz Amy Zwiebel
12 David Bee
13 Curtis Ferrell Kelly Forrest Denise Norrell Sandy Thomas
14 Brandon Boger Jane Ebert Amanda Essick Hal Essick, Jr. Lisa Goings Paul Little, Jr. Lydia Waddell
15 Debbie Bargoil Ruby Clinard
16 Jim Ebert Brenda Foster Drew James Allen Stafford Jordan West Jennifer Williams
17 Brianna Atkins Carter Ellington Margaret Miller Spencer Parks
18 Sandy Ellis
19 Soundra Goings Mike Lambeth Ryan Manson
20 Christopher Newsome
21 Daniel Klejment Wayne Stanbery
22 Hank Liggitt
23 Steve Fishel Sue Freitag Beth Gunter Darrell Metcalf
24 Amanda Lee Stamie Moore
25
26 Keith Todd
27 Denise Bradford Karen Hill Holly Newsome Marilyn Poorbaugh Stephen Pugh
28 Lori Kelly Thomas Vick, Jr
29 Gay Denny Christy Forrest Karley Kainz Johnson
30 Vicky Kimel Nancy Rierson
31 Yvonne Kilbourne Angel Koonts Ted Miller
Pray Every Day August 2020
1. The same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on Him. Pray for Safiatu Braima. 2. Sunday. His compassion is over all that He has made. Pray for Moravians in Peru. 3. In humility, regard others as better than yourself. Pray for the Thiessens in Mexico. 4. In the great congregation, I will bless the Lord. Pray for the Teshes in Kenya. 5. The Lord pardons those who seek Him. Pray for the Moravian Church in Honduras. 6. We are saved through the grace of the Lord, Jesus. Pray for Armando Rusindo Foundation. 7. On Him who rescued us, we set our hope. Pray for Justin Rabbach( BWM). 8. My eyes are ever toward the Lord. Pray for the Sineaths in Campus Outreach. 9. Sunday. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Pray for Annie B Mission
(Star Mt). 10. It is not those who commend themselves who are approved. Pray for Steve & Ann Marx (MAF). 11. Rejoice always in the Lord. Pray for the Harrisons with Greek InterVarsity. 12. Let your eye be open to the plea of your servant, oh Lord. Pray for the Unity Women,s Desk. 13. Aug.13 Festival. By His stripes, we are healed. Pray for the Hoffmans in HIV/AIDS Ministry. 14. Whom have I in heaven but you ? Pray for Brian and Heather Marx (MAF). 15. God chose what is low and despised in the world. Pray for Jenna and Andrew Craver in Alaska. 16. Sunday. Let all the people praise you, O God. Pray for Allan and DeeDee Iobst in France. 17. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. Pray for Kevin and Charity in
the Middle East. 18. His steadfast love endures forever. Pray for Charlie and Vickie Brent with Bridges International
at TX A & M. 19. God called you through the proclamation of the Good News. Pray for Dr. Benno and Teresa
Marx, WA. 20. Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. Pray for Moravian volunteers. 21. Unless you become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Pray for Adopt-A-
Village,TZ. 22. At the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow. Pray for those still suffering loss due to disasters. 23. Sunday.Trust in Him at all times. Pray for Moravian ministers and churches needing them to
bring God’s word. 24. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Pray for the food programs
taking care of children without good nutrition. 25. Lord, I rejoice in your salvation. Pray that our government will turn back to God. 26. He has reconciled you by Christs physical body through death. Pray for Hayley Geis and
Veterinary Missions. 27. I am with you always, to the end of the age. Pray that our government will turn back to God. 28. Let anyone who is thirsty come to me. Pray for médical personnel serving in the war against
Covid-19. 29. Being healed, only one turned back and praised Him. Pray for PEC members and other church
leaders. 30. Sunday.The effect of righteousness will be peace. Pray for Police and Fire Fighters. 31. In Him, we live and move and have our being. Pray for government officials and leaders.
Friedberg Moravian Youth Mission Statement: FM youth will LOVE one another as Christ loves us, we will LEARN about God, so we can use our gifts and talents for His purpose, and we will SERVE others as an expression of Christ’s love and we will SHARE the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Mission Monday The youth received a service list to be checked off throughout the summer. Every Monday, a “youth
spotlight” on Facebook and Instagram will be posted of youth doing mission work. Through mission work, the youth are learning to serve
others. Send Karen Hill a picture or video of you doing mission work this summer.
To see what our youth are doing this summer go to Facebook and type Friedberg Moravian Youth
and request to join or Instagram (Friedberg_youth).
Wild Wednesday The youth received a “bucket” list to
be checked off throughout the summer. Every Wednesday, a “youth
spotlight” on Facebook and Instagram will be posted of youth doing
something fun. Youth are having fun fishing at the beach, paddle boarding at the lake and hiking mountain trails.
Psalm 118:24 “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Flamingo Flocking
The church is planning a Fall church retreat in October. The youth is helping raise money to offset the cost of the trip. If you would like to
“flock” someone yards please go to the Friedberg website and click on “flock their yard”. You are
sure to put a smile on someone’s face.
Youth Director and Leaders
Director of Youth—Karen Hill High School Boys —Alan Foltz and David Hopkins High School Girls—Amanda Frank and Michelle Decker Middle School Boys—Curtis Ferrell and Sean Tatman Middle School Girls—Laura Waddell and Beth Gunter
Aug. 3rd—Kayln Bundy Aug 14th—Lydia Waddell
Learn about God
The middle school girls are learning how to be “God’s Girl in Middle School” through a bible study led by Laura Waddell and Beth Gunter. They meet on Wednesday nights at 8:00 pm via zoom. The girls have assignments each week to keep them engaged in the bible and to reflect on the next weeks lesson. This reflection creates great “girl talk” on important issues middle school girls face.
Virtual Paint Party by: Truth Be Told Art
Thursday, Aug. 16th, RSVP by: Aug. 10th Cost: $30 Place: In-person or online: If you chose online you will need a computer and a place to paint. If you choose in-person you will be required to wear a mask and social distance in the youth room. Supplies: Company provides all supplies only need a paper towel, cup of water and paper plate. Supplies and login info will be delivered by Aug. 12th to your house if you choose online.
Portion of proceeds go to free paint parties for underprivileged kids. For more information contact Karen Hill
Happy Birthday
Children’s Events
SUMMER EVENTS
August 9 from 6:00-8:30-“Dinner and a Movie”-What’s more
fun than hanging out with your friends and family?!?! Eating dinner and watching a movie together!
Bring your own food and come ready to enjoy a movie for our last summer event before school gets ready
to start up! Be on the lookout for more details in the weekly email!
WONDERFUL WILDCARD WEDNESDAYS
We come to our last two Wonderful Wildcard Wednesday’s this month! Below is a snapshot of
that activity and more details will come out each week that will let you know what to do! Don’t
forget to take pictures to share with us!
August 5-Rock Creations
August 12-Dance Party
FRIEDBERG’S CAMP OUT: GETTING S’MORE OF JESUS
Some of you may have been wondering about VBS this year and where it is and what is going on!! Well,
no fear!! It is here…well kind of!!! It’s going to be here but not in the same way it has before, but like I
said-NO FEAR!! We have come up with an awesome alternative that you all get to participate in at
home! Every child age 2 through fifth grade will have a bag of “Camp Out” activities delivered to their
home sometime during the week of August 3-7 by one of our children’s leaders or CE helpers! Everything
you will need for a fun time will be in that bag!
Beginning August 10 you can access things digitally to do at your own pace together as
a family!! This has been organized to do over three days but you could technically
do it all in one day or take your time and spread it out over a whole week. You
choose whatever works best for your family!
Here is what will make this even more fun!! You can still invite your friends
through Tuesday, August 4 to join in on the fun. We will have extra bags made
up and we invite our community friends to join us in our camp out and get
s’more of Jesus too! All they have to do is go to this link
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P757RG8 and sign up to participate. Our church
webpage will also have a link to sign up as well. There will be two evening times for them to come pick
up their bags at church during the week of August 3-7 to participate or they may come anytime from
9:00am-4:00pm and pick up a bag from Mrs. Sherri in the church office.
We look forward to having lots of fun at Friedberg’s very first camp out as we join together virtually to get
s’more of Jesus!
CHILDREN’S LOVEFEAST
August 16 during worship
All children will be leading the service virtually for our Children’s Lovefeast this year!
We have been working hard filming and pieceing together the different parts to
hopefully bring you an awesome service where you get to see the light of God shine
through our children at Friedberg!
Children’s Leaders
David and Hellen Bee
Jennifer Boles
Norian and Caroline Hanes-Fordham
Jeff and Heather Portaro
Holli Rhoney
Jason and Katrina Romblad
August’s verse to focus on will be:
“You are great, and you do miracles. Only you are God.” Psalm 86:10 Did you know that God can do all things? What miracles have you seen that you know only God has
done? Share that with someone and see how excited they are to hear the good news about how great
God is!
SPOTLIGHT ON THE CHILDREN OF FRIEDBERG…
Summer Fun at Friedberg!
We have definitely had a different summer of events at Friedberg but they have been full of fun!
We have had two in-person events with one coming up in August and several Wonderful Wild
Card Wednesdays where our families got to do different things at home with their families and
post pictures of what they did. We have been preparing for our Children’s Lovefeast coming up
as well! Even though we have been away from the church, for the most part we have stayed
together through these events! Below are a few pictures showing the fun we have been having!
Heidi Everhart
Director of Children’s Ministry
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in truth.” 3 John 1:4
Pastor: The Rev. Jim Newsome, Jr. Assoc. Pastor: The Rev. Dan Nelson Directory of Youth: Karen Hill Acolytes: William Boles Children Ministry Director: Heidi Everhart Joe Landreth Music Director: Debbie Foltz Richard Reich Preschool Director: Marcia Reich Band Director: Jimmie Snyder
2020 Elected Officials Elders Trustees CE Board
David Bryson V. Chair 2020 Jerry Edwards* 2020 Michelle Decker* 2020 Christy Forrest 2020 Dayna Craver 2020 Sara Burchette 2020 Debbie James Sec. 2020 Howard Spangler 2020 Jason Romblad 2020 Christina Smith 2020 Gray Stanfield Sec. 2020 Joe Boles 2021 Jo Brann 2021 Ike Brann 2021 Denise Randlman 2021 Marcia Reich 2021 Alan Foltz 2021 Sean Tatman 2021 Lauri Waddell 2021 Kelly Forrest 2021 Missy Beck 2022 Janet Williamson 2021 Richard Reich 2021 Phil Brame* 2022 Pat Atkins* 2022 Donald Cockerham*Ch. 2022 Karen Foltz 2022 Jennifer Boles 2022 Mike Faircloth* V. Ch. 2022 Jeannine Bradley 2022 Laura Overcash 2022 Gary Jackson* 2022 Vernon Robbins* 2022 Jeb Bryson - Youth Rep. Kennedy Smith – Youth Rep. Head Usher: Kent Phillips * 2020 RCC Representatives: William Boles
Church Council Secretary: Tanya Kimel 2021 Christina Smith
Head Diener: Ray Lambeth* 2022
*Serving Second Term Church Treasurer and Financial Secretary: Ed Steward Church Phone: 336-764-1830
Building & Grounds Manager: Jerry Tolley Website: www.friedberg.church
Church Secretary: Sherri Phillips FAX: 336-764-4524
Friedberg Moravian Church 2178 Friedberg Church Road Winston-Salem, NC 27127-9727
