The BWM continues its disaster response work through the Moravian Disaster Response (MDR) program. Currently, the BWM has scheduled work crews to assist with the homes of members of the Good Shepherd Moravian Church (actually a Unity of the Brethren church made up of members with Moravian roots) in Port Arthur, Texas. Work crews began […]
ONWARD December 2017/January 2018
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MDR Update: November 10, 2017
Please CLICK HERE to return to the general update page. The BWM cannot fully express our extreme gratitude to our congregations and individual donors who have responded so generously following the awful string of disaster through the late summer and early fall of this year.
Justin Rabbach Named New Executive Director of the BWM
The Board of World Mission of the Moravian Church North America is pleased to announce that Justin Rabbach has been named the Board’s new Executive Director. He will continue the work of the Rev. Judy Ganz, who is retiring at the end of 2017. Justin currently serves as the director of Mission Engagement, a position he […]
ONWARD November 2017
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MDR Update: October 16, 2017
Please CLICK HERE to return to the general update page. The BWM continues to receive generous donations to help us respond in light of the myriad of disasters in the last several weeks. Below is an update regarding the current status of our response.
MDR Hurricane Response
Please return to this page to find the most recent updates on the MDR Responses to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Each dated link below will give a fuller update from that point in time.
BWM Staff Profile Series: Sam
Meet, Sam Gray! Hometown: Clemmons, NC (right now!) Home Church: Come & Worship BWM Position: Director of Intercultural Ministries and New Work I am the “connection” for the BWM with our Mission Areas and Mission Provinces and try to raise awareness of and involvement in that work within our congregations. I also help people to see […]
ONWARD October 2017
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MDR Update: September 27, 2017
Please CLICK HERE to return to the general update page. The BWM continues to receive generous donations to help us respond in light of the myriad of disasters in the last several weeks. Below is an update regarding the current status of our response.
MDR Update: September 21, 2017
Please CLICK HERE to return to the general update page. The BWM continues to receive generous donations to help us respond in light of the myriad of disasters in the last several weeks. Below is an update regarding the current status of our response. Hurricane Harvey The BWM has made an initial distribution of funds […]
Harvey/Irma Updates from the Board of World Mission
September 14, 2017 Harvey / Irma Updates from the Board of World Mission BWM has been receiving generous donations for Moravian Disaster Response (MDR) and has begun the process of disbursing funds to Texas (Port Arthur and other Texas Brethren churches) and the Eastern West Indies Province (St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John, St. Maarten, […]
Hurricane Irma Press Release by Cuban Council of Churches
The Cuban Council of Churches will participate actively in the recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma.
BWM Newsletter September 2017
MDR Update: September 9, 2017
September 9, 2017 Update Click here to go back to the general update page. Click here to view the version of this updated emailed to congregations. There is quite a lot happening at MDR. We are doing our best to monitor situations on several fronts. The update below will focus on the reports coming into […]
MDR Update: September 7, 2017
SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM FOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Please find below an update on the current response of MDR as we monitor the beginning stages of recovery in Texas from Harvey, the anticipation of further damage from Hurricane Irma, and listen to the potential impact of Hurricanes Jose and Katia close behind.
MDR Update: September 5, 2017
The September 5th update from the BWM regarding MDR’s work following Hurricane Harvey, and in anticipation of Hurricane Irma.
MDR Update: August 28, 2017
The text below is a copy of notice sent out to Moravian Congregations on Monday, August 28th regarding MDR’s efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. The original statement can be seen by clicking here.
Webinar
The BWM is planning to host webinar in advance of the Unity Mission Conference coming up in South Africa in November of 2017. This webinar will be a chance to join the discussion around the topics up for discussion at that conference, and we hope to gain valuable insight and ideas from participants in this experience […]
ONWARD September 2017
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BWM Staff Profile Series: Jill
Meet, Jill Kolodziej! Hometown: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Home Church: Sturgeon Bay Moravian BWM Position: Director of Antioch As Director I coordinate cross culture volunteer opportunities between Antioch volunteers and site hosts who have invited the BWM to join in their work and ministries. How many years in this position: I have served as the Director […]
BWM Staff Profile Series: Deb
Meet, Deb Swanson! Hometown: Bethlehem, PA Home Church: Edgeboro Moravian Church, Bethlehem, PA BWM Position: Administrative Assistant I am the administrative assistant for Judy and the BWM staff. I handle all incoming donations, acknowledgements, filing, organizing and re-organizing, meeting planning and coordinating, and any other surprises that may come my way! How many years in […]
BWM Staff Profile Series: Brother Rex
Meet, Reginald Knowlton! Hometown: Cinnaminson, NJ Home Church: Palmyra Moravian BWM Position: Treasurer My job is to do the accounting for the BWM. A unique feature is sending wires each month to various mission locations. As Treasurer I get to keep the books, assure the funds are tracked appropriately and along with Sister Judy distribute wires […]
Mission Meals
The Board of Mission would like to present a new fundraiser: Mission Meals!
Order Mission Meals Online
$5 – Plantable Bookmark containing seeds: That’s right, receive a bookmark you can plant in ground, representing how you are helping this ministry grow! You don’t receive actual rice and beans at this level, but you are helping to grow our outreach, and the bookmark provides more information about the mission grant program! Click the […]
BWM Staff Profile Series: Sheila
Meet, Sheila Beaman! Hometown: Advance, NC Home Church: Macedonia Moravian BWM Position: Administrative Assistant in Winston-Salem, NC Mission Office for BWM and Southern Province Mission Society
Share Our Stories: Lauren
Meet your fellow Moravian, Lauren Stewart! Home Church: First Moravian Church of Uhrichsville College: Freshman at University of Mount Union Major: Nursing Career Goal: Hopes to eventually get a job in Haiti as a nurse.
BWM Staff Profile Series: Judy
Meet, Judy Ganz! From: Madison, Wisconsin Currently based: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania BWM Position: Executive Director (#bosslady) Personal Explanation of Position: I have the privilege of helping to guide the mission of our church and working with our global partners in the service of our Lord. Pretty fortunate. Fun Facts About Mission Work: I have learned to […]
BWM Staff Profile Series: Justin
Meet, Justin Rabbach! Hometown: Waukesha, Wisconsin Home Church: Ebenezer Moravian Church BWM Position: Director of Mission Engagement Est. 2014 If you want to be engaged in mission (serve, pray, give, etc) then we should talk. It is my job to help individuals and congregations notice God at work, discern their call, and put it into […]
Clínica Evangélica Morava Featured in USA Today
The USA Today published an article contributed by Rick Nelson, the interim director and a consultant with the Honduran Moravian Church and Alas de Socorro, a missionary air service. The article highlights the importance of the Clínica Evangélica Morava to the predominantly Mískito population it serves. The clinic has served these people for over 70 years, having just celebrated its […]
Help Support the BWM with Amazon Smile
What is Amazon Smile? Have you heard of the program AmazonSmile? AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the […]
ONWARD July/August 2017
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Mission at Home: Assemble Refugee Welcome Kits
Assemble Refugee Welcome Kits at your Congregation As conflicts continue around the globe, there is increasing need for a global response to the refugee crisis. The greatest focus at this time is often placed on the Syrian refugees entering Eastern Europe. In addition to Syria, there are refugees seeking refuge from Iraq, Darfur, Sudan, Democratic […]
2016 Unity Resolution Concerning Refugees
What do Moravians say about refugees? Tuesday, June 20th is National Refugee Day. On this day, we may ask the question: what do Moravians say about refugees? In 2016 the Unity Synod of our worldwide Moravian Church met in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Aug. 12-20, 2016 and passed a resolution concerning refugees. About 70 delegates from 26 Unity […]
ARMF’s Involvement in the Moravian Church in Cuba
A Mission Story from Joe Jarvis, President/Founder of the Armando Rusindo Mission Foundation (ARMF) Many of you know my story of how my heart was touched the first time I visited Cuba to attend their first Moravian Conference back in 2013. When I returned, I decided to form a foundation to support our brothers and […]
Share our Story: Experiences with Ray of Hope in Kenya
Our next Share Our Stories post features Rev. Cynthia Williams and her experiences serving with the Ray of Hope ministry in Kenya. – Can you tell us a little about your background? I grew up in Elizabeth City, NC and was raised Southern Baptist. My home church is First Baptist Church in Elizabeth City. I was always interested […]
From Beyond Borders- A Raiford Family Update
The BWM received the message below from the family of Phil Raiford, a missionary partner serving in Mexico. After sending out the urgent call for prayer regarding gun violence in his community, this information follows up on that request and gives the sad details of this ongoing situation. We ask that you pray for Phil […]
Moravian Mission: Share Our Stories
Meet your fellow Moravian, Brandon Korns.
ONWARD June 2017
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Missionary Caroline Woo Passes
Mrs. Caroline Leinbach Woo, 45, went to be with the Lord in her new home in Winston-Salem on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. She was born on September 5, 1971 to William Leinbach and Rita Castleberry Leinbach in Winston-Salem, NC. She graduated from Wiley Middle, RJ Reynolds HS, and NC State. She participated in numerous intramural […]
Board of World Mission Summer 2017 Intern Announcement!
BWM Newsletter May 2017
ONWARD May 2017
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Vision and Mission
Louisiana Flooding
The Board of World Mission is partnering with the Fuller Center Disaster Responders to assist flooding victims in Louisiana and Mississippi. You may click here to visit their website. Copied below is information from their program, and additional details about getting connected and involved. Engage in Home Rebuilding Efforts Location:Walker and Denham Springs, LA Dates: On going […]
ONWARD April 2017
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Home is where the heart is…
Emma LaBella is 17 and a senior at Salem Academy. In January she travelled far away from her home in Winston-Salem to Lima, Peru. She found herself among people of a different culture and country who spoke a different language and worshiped in a different style… lots of differences. Emma was there to build relationships […]
BWM Newsletter March 2017
ONWARD March 2017
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Alaska
Help with Projects in Alaska. Location: Bethel, AK Date: May 15 – August 31, 2017 available for 7-10 day trips. Age: 16+ Cost: Airfare and food costs ($12/day) plus a donation towards lodging expenses.
Missionary Nora Adam Passes
With hope in the resurrection, I share with you that Sr. Nora Adam, widow of Br. Lorenz Adam, passed away this morning, January 28 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as a result of an aortic tear in her heart. The Adams served together both in the mission field and in congregations in the Northern Province. Nora and Lorenz served […]
ONWARD February 2017
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Juquila Update January 17, 2017
Violence in village nearby Juquila has subsided. Hundreds in need of shelter and food. Juquila residence shot in during conflict.
Pray for Juquila and Peace
The BWM received the message below from the family of Phil Raiford, a missionary partner serving in Mexico. After sending out the urgent call for prayer regarding gun violence in his community, this information follows up on that request and gives the sad details of this ongoing situation. We ask that you pray for Phil […]
Unrest in San Juan Juquila, Mexico
Kelly Raiford, mother of Phil Railford, asks for prayers for the safety of her son (Phil), her pregnant daughter-in-law (Eunice) and grandson (Ian). Phil’s village in Mexico has been under attack resulting in the death of at least one person. At this time, she is not sure what the reason for the unrest and will be […]
Dr. John Gilliland Passes in Nicaragua
It is fitting that as we celebrated the revelation of Christ among us on epiphany, Dr. John Gilliland went to be with his Lord. Dr. Gilliland served in Nicaragua and then spent four years at the Ahuas Clinic in Honduras. His whole life has been committed to this mission as he frequently sent support and […]
2017 Watchword for the BWM
In 2017, the Board of World Mission will continue to discern if God is calling us to “do a new thing”. At the same time, we will reflect on the ways God can always take ongoing work and work through it in a new way as long as we centered on Christ!