From our Pastor, Rev. Dr. Steve Craver:
What a difference 50 days make. As I write this in the middle of April, 50 days ago was the last days of February. Unless there was something of great importance going on in your life you probably can't remember what you were dealing with the last days of February. On the other hand certain events in a person's life will change everything forever. September 11 th will be that way for those of us who were old enough to remember 2001.
On May 11 we will celebrate Pentecost, the birthday of the church when the coming of the Holy Spirit transformed this band of scared disciples into a fearless group of proclaimers of the mighty acts of God. I think there was much that happened to those disciples in that 50 days. God was giving them insight in their discussions and reflections on the things that Jesus did and said. They had come to understand that the earthly kingdom they had envisioned was nothing compared to the heavenly kingdom that Jesus had come to establish. They had a hard time giving up their priorities, but the crucifixion and the resurrection had changed their entire perspective on life, its meaning, and priorities. They had been prepared in this in-between time for the spirit of God to come upon them and transform them into a group that would transform the world.
This same group of people who ran for their lives on the night Jesus was betrayed and this same Peter who had denied Jesus repeatedly were now bold and fearless. But wait…this was not the same group of people! Most of these would suffer violent deaths for the sake of a Savior who called them to give up a life they couldn't keep to receive a life they couldn't loose.
50 days can make an eternity of difference!
Pastor Steve
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Our Educator: Director of Christian Education, Joe Hoover
EDUCATOR'S CORNER…
This month marks a year that I have been on staff as the Educator at Rural Hall Moravian Church . During this year, I've been a part of many things in the life of the congregation, for the first time.
Little did I know that the “crowning” event to mark the year would be the NO TALENT/TALENT SHOW. My comment about the talent show, “what do you mean, NO TALENT? There's wonderful, enthusiastic, dynamic talent! Sunday night's Talent Show certainly puts a whole new spin on what Sunday mornings might be like at RHMC as we gather for Worship!!! Imagine hearing Willie Nelson preach or Frank Sinatra sing at Rural Hall Moravian Church ! WOW! For those who didn't make it to the show on Sunday night, April 20, Pastor Steve may soon be ON THE ROAD AGAIN , as a circuit riding Moravian preacher. Jody Brendle will certainly be singing NEW YORK , NEW YORK as he is driving the van to New York !
Amidst the preparation, fun and laughter of the NO TALENT/TALENT SHOW, our youth have been preparing themselves to be learners in, servants and storytellers of the love of Jesus Christ. On Sunday morning, Pastor Steve preached on the question, “What is Your Picture of God?” What a great question to consider sixty-seven days before a short-term mission trip. In June, the “twelve of RHMC” will put hands, feet, and sweat into what the picture of God might be.
Project Hospitality is a place of hope for all of humankind - “sheltering the homeless, feeding the hungry and caring for people with Aids.” This is their mission statement and this is what we will be a part of on Staten Island , New York .
OTHER CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (CE) CORNER EVENTS…
End of the Year Children/Youth Movie Night
Friday, June 13, time to be announced
Sunday School/Youth Leader Appreciation
Sunday, June 22, during Sunday School
Also, mark the following dates for All
Sunday School Class Gatherings in the Fellowship Hall:
July 13: Vacation Bible School Preview
August 3: Sunday School Songspiration
Bring your voices for a joyful time of praise
and celebration as children of God.
Grace and peace,
Joe
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In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, love.
