Official Provincial Elder’s News

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18-25, 2019

The Moravian Church is privileged to join with Christians throughout the world in prayers for the unity of the Church during the week of January 18-25. The theme for this year is, “Justice, Only Justice, You Shall Pursue” (cf. Deuteronomy 16:20).

Ecumenical Sunday, January 27, 2019

The Provincial Elders’ Conferences request that congregations observe our ecumenical witness in the worship services on Sunday, January 27, 2019. In addition to prayers and themes for preaching, our ecumenical witness is expressed in our participation in local and regional ecumenical service ministries and in councils of churches. Our church supports financially this ecumenical witness with congregational pledges for local and state councils of churches and with support for the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA and the World Council of Churches.

Prayer Day for Retired Ministers, January 27, 2019

The last Sunday in January has been designated as a day of prayer for retired ministers. This is an opportunity to recognize with gratitude the service our retired ministers and their spouses have rendered to the Church over the years.

 

NORTHERN PROVINCE

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Sister Judy Ganz, who has been serving as appointed pastor for Wisconsin Rapids Moravian Church, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, concluded her work December 31, 2018.

Sherwood Park, Alberta

Sister Eileen Edwards, who has been serving as part-time pastor for Good News Moravian Church, Sherwood Park, Alberta, and serving the emerging ministry of Common Ground on a part-time basis, has accepted a call to Canadian District service effective January 1, 2019.

Brother Ian Edwards, who has been serving as part-time pastor for Good News Moravian Church, Sherwood Park, Alberta, and serving the emerging ministry of Common Ground on a part-time basis, has accepted a call to full-time service as pastor at Good News effective January 1, 2019.

Edmonton, Alberta

Sister Trina Holmberg has accepted an appointment to serve as part-time pastor for Edmonton Moravian Church, Edmonton, Alberta, effective December 1, 2018.

Elizabeth D. Miller
Provincial Elders’ Conference

 

SOUTHERN PROVINCE

Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministry

The Rev. Jeff Carter has accepted a call to specialized ministry as a chaplain with Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministry, filling the position held by Robert Wolfe until his retirement earlier this year.  Jeff concluded ministry at Little Church on the Lane December 31, 2018 and will begin work with FJPM January 13.  Please remember in prayer Jeff and his wife, Tracy, and the board and members of Little Church on the Lane.

David Guthrie
Provincial Elders’ Conference