ONWARD-December-2019
Young Adult Mission Trip to Czech Republic, August 3-14, 2020
Earthquake Recovery Update from Albania
Earthquake Recovery Update from our Moravian brothers and sisters in Albania
6.4 Earthquake Strikes Albania
Moravians in Albania afftected by a November 26th earthquake. Please pray for victims and rescue personel.
Time to Dance!
Sister Betsy Miller is president of the Moravian Church in America’s Northern Province that supervises the Peru Moravian Mission Area through the Board of World Mission. Sister Miller symbolized this partnership by dancing with Peruvian brothers and sisters during a worship service in the “Somos Uno” (We Are One) Moravian congregation in Lima.
Shepherds and Pastors
In Spanish, the word used for “shepherd” and the word used for “pastor” are one and the same: pastor pronounced pah-STORE). Little Esther, pictured here, is the granddaughter of a “pastor” (her grandfather is the Rev. Aldo Gonzalez, pastor of the Moravian Church in Santayana, Cuba) and the daughter of a pastor (Sister Barbara Alien […]
Moravian Daycare in Cuba
Sister Yadira Quintana’s smile says it all! She is blessed to be a blessing. Sister Yadira has established a Moravian Daycare Ministry in Guantánamo, Cuba. More than 50 children are served by this ministry that she calls, “Los Moravitos” (The Little Moravians). The ministry employs local women who are very qualified (with degrees in Early […]
A Visit to Peru
Marni Wickert (sister of BWM Director Taylor Wickert) joined a team of Watertown Moravians who attended the 2nd National Conference of the Moravian Church in Peru in August 2019. The Peruvian pastors and leaders were blessed by a session “Preaching and Worship Planning Throughout the Church Year,” led by Pastor Kurt Liebenow. Brother Jeff Mallach […]
Antioch Reflection: Nepal
Written by Antioch Servant Aliceann Trostle June 21-July 22, 2019 When first arriving to Nepal, we were told we brought the rain with us: the rainy season had been long awaited and our arrival day was the first day of true rainfall. Although it didn’t last and we suffered two more weeks of dry, hot […]
Board Reflections
When we get the board of directors of the BWM together, it is amazing to hear the many memories of mission service shared around the table. We thought it might be fun to share some moments with the outside world, so here is a compilation of photos and short reflections from our board members! Rev. […]
ONWARD – November -2019
BWM Advocacy for Refugees
Church World Service Meeting in Washington D.C. – October 25-26, 2019 In late October Church World Service (CWS) held their annual member meeting in Washington D.C. to make the event not just a report on the work in the last year, but to add an advocacy component as well. CWS is an organization of 37 […]
25 FOR 25
Give Watch the Video and Read Below to Learn More! The top priority for the Moravian Board of World Mission (BWM) in North America is building relationships with and supporting the mission efforts of our partner Unity Provinces (Costa Rica, Eastern West Indies, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Western Tanzania), Mission Provinces (Cuba, Labrador), and Mission Areas […]
ONWARD-October-2019
Ahuas Clinic Committee Announced
The Board of World Mission is excited to announce the formation of a new committee to help provide additional focus and energy in support of the Ahuas Clinic in La Mosquitia, Honduras. This is a long-standing ministry which has seen a variety of connections with the Board of World Mission (BWM) over its 70 plus […]
Hurrican Dorian Update, September 6, 2019 – How you can help those impacted.
Areas with Moravian congregations have so far escaped serious damage from the hurricane. Folks in the Bahamas were not as lucky. Here is how you can help.
ONWARD – September-2019
September 2019
Wupperthal, South Africa – Update on Fire Recovery Efforts
On December 30, 2018 a massive fire destroyed most of the town of Wupperthal, a Moravian settlement town in western South Africa. With much help, rebuilding is happening.
Rick Nelson Receives Ted Wilde Mission Service Award
At a special service celebrating his retirement on August 4, 2019 at Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church, Rick Nelson was presented with the first ever Ted Wilde Mission Service Award. Rick has long served as a missionary to Honduras over different stints of time, with the most recent being 2014 until early summer of 2019. In […]
Mission Camp at Laurel Ridge
Mission camp at Laurel Ridge is an opportunity for young Moravians to have a hands-on mission experience close to home. Youth groups from North Carolina and Florida spend a week in the mountains near Laurel Ridge doing various jobs for members of the community. Through four weeks of mission camp, over 200 participants from 12 […]
Photography in Peru: Mission Grants
This year the Board of World Mission supported many Mission Grants, which are requests from partners to help develop leadership and support a global partner as they develop new ministries and begin their own mission outreach efforts. This post describes one of the Mission Grants supported in Peru. Brandon Lee Valencia Rivera is the 22 […]
A Honduran Scholarship: Mission Grant
One of the Mission Grants supported by the Board of World Mission in 2019 is the third year of a four year commitment to fund the theological education of Hiloy Ramirez Lopez. Hiloy is a member of the Honduran Unity Province of the Moravian Church. He is currently studying for an advanced degree in Theology […]
At the Corner of Whitestocking Rd and Whitestocking Rd
Starting my week in the mountains of Laurel Ridge, I drove many hours to end it on the beaches of Wilmington, North Carolina. I met up with Pastor Doug Rights and his team from King Moravian Church. We spent the night in Covenant Moravian Church before driving to our work site in the morning. The […]
July 4 Update from Sikonge
Bill starts where he left off, explaining that Steen was retiring and Sunday would be his last evening in Tanzania. His last night was somewhat spoiled as a young man in the community kept him up all night asking for money. It all worked out alright and Steen made it safely to the airport the […]
June 30 Update from Sikonge
Monday evening Bill lead devotions at the hospital and because he was American, was asked about our current political climate. He began to do rounds with Kefas and Mama Kimwaga which was slightly complicated due to road construction. They gave out clothing in many neighborhoods and were fed generously. They spent the week traveling around […]
June 23 Update from Sikonge
Bill and Peg Hoffman arrived in the village of Sikonge on June 18th, 2019. The journey from Bethlehem took three days and included a number of transportation difficulties, but the couple made it to Tanzania safely. They met with the Tabora Moravian Mamas to discuss the program and members of the community in need. The […]
From the Ground Up – Lumberton, NC
Last month I had the opportunity to drive down to Lumberton, North Carolina, a small town that was heavily impacted by the flooding last fall. I met up with Pastor Zach Dease and other members from Macedonia Moravian Church to work on a home in partnership with the United Methodist Disaster Response and Recovery unit. […]
ONWARD – July/Aug – 2019
The Board of World Mission Welcomes Two Summer Interns!
Kyra Tessmann graduated from Valparaiso University in IN with a BA in English and a Spanish Minor. She is from Mundelein, IL, and grew up attending Mt. Morris camps every summer as a member of the Watertown Moravian Church. Her first experience with mission work was on a mission trip to Chicago with a group […]
ONWARD – June – 2019
June 2019
Daily Prayers for Moravians
Prayers for the 5th Sunday after Easter (May 19-25, 2019) Posted on May 17, 2019by Daily Prayers for Moravians The Watchword for the week:Jesus says, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, thebeginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life.” Revelation 21:6 This is […]
BWM 2018 Annual Report
ONWARD – May – 2019
Moravian Day of Service, September 15, 2019
Your congregation is invited…encouraged…needed to join with other Moravians from around North America and serve people in your community.
ONWARD-April-2019
2019 Camp Cuba – Camaguey
Moravian young adults ages 16-30 are invited to take part in this exciting cross cultural experience.
Urban Service Opportunity in Milwaukee for Summer of 2019
Tricklebee Café is a pay-what-you-can community café that offers healthy meals, food-service training, and spiritual nourishment in Milwaukee, WI. This mission site is a ministry of the Moravian Church under the direction of the Rev. Christie Melby-Gibbons. This coming summer Tricklebee is partnering with the Urban Gathering Center of Milwaukee and will be one of […]
ONWARD- February – 2019
Havana, Cuba Hit by Tornado.
A tornado has ripped through portions of Havana, Cuba. Here is the initial communication that we are receiving from church leaders in the Moravian Church there.
South African Mission Station Sustains Sigificant Damage in Fire
The Moravian Mission Station at Wupperthal has been devastated by a fire that has destroyed homes, businesses, a hostel that housed school students. The worldwide Moravian Unity seeks to bring aid.
ONWARD – Dec 2018 – Jan 2019
Moravian Disaster Reponse Updates on St. Thomas, USVI – Wilmington, NC – and the California Wildfires
This MDR update helps you to see how you can help?
A True Labor of Love: Mission Outreach to Wilmington, NC
Giving of our time, engergy, and finacial resources is not always easy…but the rewards are amazing!
Moravian Disaster Response to the California Wildfires
Moravians responding to the needs of fire victims in California.
BWM Mission Store
BWM Mission Store Is it better to give or to receive? Why not both?! Click on the link or image below to be taken to our secure online store where you can shop from a variety of items from the areas where the BWM does its work. All proceeds from the sale of these items […]
ONWARD – November – 2018
Missions Trip to the Virgin Islands: My Experience * by Jess Walls
Jess Walls relfects on the meaning of her experience of serving on a mission team to St. Thomas.
2018 Unity Prayer Guide
Unity Prayer Watch – 2018 For the Worldwide Moravian Unity – its 24 Unity Provinces, 2 Unity Undertakings, 5 Mission Provinces, and 15 Mission Areas, as well as Unity Ministries pray for: the Unity Committee on Theology; the Unity Mission and Development Board; the Unity Women’s Desk and Unity Youth Desk; the 2 Unity […]
MDR Volunteer Sign Up Form
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Union Cross Moravian Church Shares a Blessing
In 2016 the Union Cross Moravian Congregation in Winston-Salem, NC had a decision to make. They owned a home adjacent to their property that they had been renting and was now vacant. The obvious options for their Church Council were to continue renting the house and use the proceeds to help them make ends meet, […]
ONWARD – October 2018
Moravian Mission Summit: A Great Day for Mission!
Join BWM at a Moravian Mission Summit on October 21st!
Moravian Mission Summit: October 21
Are you looking for a way to engage in mission? Do you just want to know more about the past, present and future of mission in a Moravian context? Well, then we have a perfect event for you! All are welcome!
Mission Camp 2018
Each summer, youth groups, Moravian and otherwise, have the opportunity to travel up the mountain to Laurel Ridge in North Carolina to attend weeklong mission camps and learn what it means to be a servant. The youth groups and the adults who accompany them serve at worksites and attend program times throughout the week. This […]
ONWARD – September 2018
Upcoming Lay Ministry Conference
Check out this opportunity to become more engaged as a lay leader in your local congregation! Board of World Mission Executive Director Justin Rabbach will be leading a mission workshop and BWM’s new Director of Mission Engagement, Chris Giesler, will also be in attendance. Join them November 2nd-4th at Mt. Morris Camp & Conference Center. […]
Moravian Disaster Response Update
An update on the work of Moravian Disaster Response in Port Arthur, Texas, and the U.S. Virgin Islands since the 2017 hurricane season. Please continue to pray for this work and for the victims of these devastating storms. To donate: moravianmission.org/give (enter “Moravian Disaster Response” to designate your gift to this cause) To get involved: […]
Costa Rica Mission Conference 2018
In July 2018, Sam Gray (BWM Director of Mission Outreach), Anna Stewart-Faircloth (BWM Summer Intern), and Becca Mock had the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica for a mission conference. Sam and Anna share a bit about the conference and their experiences below. Background on the Costa Rica Mission Conference by Bishop Sam Gray In […]
Hurricane Relief in Port Arthur, Texas: Summer 2018 Update
The work to restore homes in Port Arthur, Texas, continues; however, due to triple-digit temperatures, efforts will resume in September. In cooperation with the folks from the Good Shepherd Moravian Fellowship, Mike and Pat Liles are coordinating the projects for incoming volunteers as well as working alongside them to accomplish the tasks. Housing for up […]
Board of World Mission hires Chris Giesler as new Director of Mission Engagement
The Board of World Mission is thrilled to announce that Rt. Rev. Chris Giesler, a Bishop and lifelong servant of the Moravian Church, has been called to the position of Director of Mission Engagement. on the staff of the Board of World Mission. A Lifelong Commitment to the Moravian Church Chris Giesler brings with him […]
Meet Pastor Christopher from Chiclayo, Peru!
This is Christopher Valencia Alcantara. He is the president of the National Board of the Moravian Church in Peru and pastor of Rhemanente Moravian Church in Chiclayo, Peru. The following video, which was made as a greeting to the 2018 Northern Province Synod, will give you an idea of what Christopher does in each of […]
ONWARD July/August 2018
Intern Introductions
Meet our interns! Sylvie Hauser is a senior at Carleton College in Northfield, MN. She is majoring in Political Science / International Relations with minors in Spanish and Political Economy. Growing up in Sturgeon Bay, WI she attended the Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church and attended and counseled Mt. Morris camps every summer. She also […]
MDR: Volunteers needed to rebuild School on St. Thomas
Volunteers needed for rebuilding teams to help build classrooms at the Moravian Memorial School on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Cost: $400 The estimated cost of the trip will be around $900, which includes airfare, meals while on site and accommodations. The BWM is helping to heavily subsidize the trip, lowering the cost to participants […]
ONWARD June 2018
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Prayer Request for Nicaragua
Please take a moment to read the following request for Prayers for the people of Nicaragua. There are many, many, Moravains throughout Nicaragua. The impact of this violence, and ongoing tensions are being felt across the country. Please offer prayers and share this news widely. The following is written by Rev. Tracy Robinson, currently a […]
ONWARD May 2018
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ONWARD April 2018
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ONWARD March 2018
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MDR Update: February 20, 2018
February 2018 Updates for Texas & St. Johns Moravian Disaster Response, is an outreach of the Board of World Mission that offers assistance in areas of need that have experienced devastation from circumstances beyond people’s control such as hurricanes, earthquakes, tornados, etc. There are two locales that continue to offer opportunities to serve through […]
Onward February 2018
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Unity Prayer Offering: Church Land for Peru
Unity Prayer Day Offering 2018. The Unity Prayer Day Offering 2018 will benefit purchase of a piece of land for a church office, the first to be owned by the Moravian Church in Peru. The Moravian Church Peru is one of the newest mission areas in the worldwide Unity. So far, the Moravian Churches […]
BWM Seeking Summer Intern!
The Board of World Mission is seeking an intern for 10-12 weeks in the summer of 2018.
Moravian Unity Statement
The following is a statement sent out by the Moravian Unity on January 15, 2018 in response to comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding countries in Africa, Central America and the Caribbean.
Kenya – Ray of Hope Orphange
Serve on a team in Kenya at Ray of Hope! Location: Ray of Hope Orphanage, Kenya Date: Summer 2019 Age: 18+ Cost: $3,000
Total Commitment to Mission
The following was written for “The BCM Spotlight Blog” and appeared first at this link. The BWM encourages you to make this blog a part of your regular reading! Check it out today! https://unitasfratrum.wordpress.com/ Written by Executive Director Justin Rabbach The Church as a Community of Service: Jesus Christ came not to be served but to […]
MDR Update: December 15, 2017
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!
Milwaukee, WI – Tricklebee Cafe
Join in Urban Mission Work in Milwaukee. Location: Milwaukee, WI Date: Every Wednesday – Saturday (Shifts available between 10am – 3pm) Age: Youth welcome with Adult Supervision Cost:Free
Honduras
Volunteer at the Ahuas Clinic in Honduras. Location: Ahuas, Honduras Date: February 19-26, 2017 & Ongoing availability for 7-10 day visits Age: 18+ Cost: $1,500
MDR Update: Serving in Hurricane Relief
Moravian Pastor Chris Thore, who serves as chaplain of the Richard Petty Race Team organized that group to go and take part in Hurricane Matthew Response in partnership with the United Methodist Church. Take a look at the video below. How might you feel called to take part in a response team?
ONWARD December 2016/January 2017
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Items Needed for Hurricane Relief
Bethania Moravian Church in North Carolina is collecting items for relief following Hurricane Matthew. Please consider a donation if you are able! If you have questions please contact David Merritt (pastordavidm1@triad.twcbc.com or 336 971-1065). Items needed:
Sierra Leone Update November 2016
The following is an update on the work happening in Sierra Leone from our missionary partners Mohamed and Safie: My brothers and sisters, I feel like singing:
Chicago
Engage in Urban Ministry in Chicago. Location: Chicago, IL Dates Option 1: December 26-29, 2016 Age: High School – College (14-22ish) Cost: $170 + Travel to site Dates Option 2: Ongoing Upon Request – Sign up as an individual or bring a group! Age: 14+ Cost: $150 + Travel to site
ONWARD November 2016
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November BWM Newsletter
Serve on East Coast: Hurricane Relief
Join a team to help with Hurricane Relief.
Hurricane Matthew Damage in Haiti
Please read below the update and prayer request from the Chairman of the Moravian Church in Haiti as he describes the situation following Hurricane Matthew.
ONWARD October 2016
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September 2016 BWM Newsletter
2016 BWM Newsletter Archive
Looking for a BWM Newsletter from 2016? Look no further! This post contains links to download pdfs of all of our newsletters from 2016!
ONWARD September 2016
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Prayers for Family and Friends of Yonai Gonzalez
Please read the note below from BWM Board Member Joe Jarvis regarding the passing of a good friend and mission partner from the Moravian Church in Cuba.
2016 Ahuas Mission Trip
Jamie Lynne Dease – As an elementary teacher, I have many opportunities to help my students and fulfill their needs. Between tying shoes, giving permission to use the bathroom, offering small group instruction, and learning about students’ home lives, I hope that I make some small difference in their lives. For Moravians, a mission is […]
Prayer for Teshes in Kenya
Please add Ceci to your prayer list. She is going to have laparoscopic knee surgery on Saturday, August 6. They are going to clean up the knee and repair it. She has had more pain. She will go in for surgery on Friday and come home on Monday. Michael called his mother, Donna Tesh, on […]
BWM Newsletter July 2016
ONWARD July/August 2016
Onward is the newsletter of the Southern Province Mission Society.
Mission Blast
Join us in mission!
New BWM Intern Taylor
June 2016 ONWARD
Star Mountain Rehabilitation Center Report
Read or download the report from Star Mountain Rehabilitation Center below. A unity outreach supported by the BWM through our partner Annie B. Missions.
CUBA
Attend a youth and young adult camp in Havana, Cuba. Location: Cuba Date: July 30 – August 13 Age: 16-30 Cost: $2,000
A Prayer Answered and Multiplied in Sierra Leone
The following post is adapted from a presentation given by BWM Board Member Donna Hurt. She has traveled extensively in the Moravian World. Read on to hear about how a chance for prayer has grown new relationships and ministry!
BWM Annual Report
Want to know what has been happening at the BWM? Take a look at the latest annual report and learn about all of the ways we are investing in mission to grow the Kingdom!
ONWARD May 2016
Onward is the newsletter of the Southern Province Mission Society.
PERU
Build relationships with the New work area of Peru! Location: Peru Dates: August 2016, and Ongoing based on request for 7-10 day trips. Team Size: 4-8 people Cost: $1,800 Ages: 18+
Mississippi
Join construction and disaster relief teams as they rebuild homes in Mississippi. Location: Ocean Springs, Mississippi Date: Ongoing availability, contact BWM for dates! Age: 14+ Cost: $500.
Antioch Leadership Cohort
Have you ever wanted to lead a mission team, but just weren’t sure where to start? Maybe you have led a team before, but would appreciate a chance to work with a small group to develop new opportunities and relationships? Apply today for one of our limited slots in an upcoming group!
Mission at Home: Assemble Refugee Welcome Kits
Assemble Refugee Welcome Kits at your Congregation
Where are you now?
Where are you now? How does your congregation or group understand its part in God’s mission to the world? How would your congregation or group define “missions?” What are some things you are doing as a congregation or group to fulfill God’s mission? What special gifts has God given your congregation or group to […]
ONWARD April 2016
Onward is the newsletter of the Southern Province Mission Society.
BWM Newsletter April 2016
Please take a few moments to read the latest Newsletter from the Board of World Mission. Stories include reflections on a recent visit to the Czech Republic.
Needs for Sierra Leone
Read about ways you can help support a supply effort for Sierra Leone!
Serve through Antioch!
The Antioch movement of the Board of World Mission coordinates adults, 18 years and older, in cross cultural ministry and service across the worldwide Unity. The following listings are some of the opportunities that are seeking individuals to share in the ongoing efforts at a particular site in the coming months. Boarding schools in Tanzania, […]
MARCH 2016 ONWARD
Unity Prayer Day and Watch 2016
Pennsylvania Miss Amazing
Pennsylvania Miss Amazing is looking for volunteers for their event on April 9th at the Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA. Miss Amazing Inc is an organization that works to help girls and women with disabilities gain confidence in a supportive environments. Individuals would be ‘buddies’ to the participants and help to encourage and support them […]
Peru Challenge!
Help the BWM Raise Funds to support the growing church in Peru! What’s new in Peru? Peru is a “mission area” of the Worldwide Moravian Unity under the supervision of the Northern Province, and a new work area of the BWM. History The Moravian Church in Peru was founded in August of 2011 in the […]
Unity Women’s Desk February Prayer Concerns
ONWARD February 2016
Onward is the newsletter of the Southern Province Mission Society.
BWM Christmas Letter
Judy Ganz, Executive Director of the Board of World Mission sent out the following letter to celebrate the ongoing work of the ministries of the Moravian Church and our partners around the world. As we move from Advent, to Christmas, to Epiphany, to Lent to Easter, let us prayerfully celebrate all that God is doing […]
ONWARD December 2015/January 2016
Onward is the newsletter of the Southern Province Mission Society.
ONWARD November 2015
Onward is the newsletter of the Southern Province Mission Society.
ONWARD October 2015
Onward is the newsletter of the Southern Province Mission Society.
ONWARD September 2015
Onward is the newsletter of the Southern Province Mission Society.
Peru
Serve the Moravian Church in Peru!
Sierra Leone
Serve in Sierra Leone!
Tanzania
Serve as an Antioch Servant in Tanzania!
LABRADOR
Serve as an Antioch Servant in Labrador!
ESPERANZA FOR BETHLEHEM (PA)
Work with Esperanza to serve the Bethlehem community!
Bethel, Alaska
Help with Construction at the Seminary
Kenya: Ray of Hope
Serve at the Ray of Hope School & Orphanage
Bronx, New York: Tremont Terrace Moravian Church
Bronx, New York, Tremont Terrace Moravian Church A weeklong music camp is offered to young people from the local community.
God is Good in Sierra Leone, and Everywhere
My brothers and sisters in Christ, this is to tell you that God truly is good all the time. Safie and I came to Freetown yesterday and I am at the internet cafe this morning writing to you to affirm that God is not only good some times but that he is good all […]
2015 BWM Newsletter Archive
Looking for a BWM Newsletter from 2015? Look no further! This post contains links to download pdfs of all of our newsletters from 2015!
Costa Rica
Serve in Costa Rica!
ONWARD July/August 2015
Onward is the newsletter of the Southern Province Mission Society.
Kenya Update
Things are happening at Ray of Hope! Our original 13 children have grown up. They are in high school or preparing to go to high school. We have 2 in college. Our vision this year is to accept 20 more children to join Ray of Hope and add appropriate staff. The local community leaders also […]
Update from Sierra Leone
First is a prayer request: Mohamed was involved in an accident with a Honda bike and he was thrown from the bike. Along with the lecture he received from Safie about never getting on a Honda bike, he sustained a dislocated shoulder and some cuts and bruises. She said she recorded him screaming as they […]
ONWARD 2015 Archive
Onward is the newsletter of the Southern Province Mission Society. See the May 2015 and June 2015 issues below.
Juquila, Mexico Update
From Beyond Borders I sat with my friend, exhausted from a long day mixing cement and carrying buckets of it to make the footings for his house as the sun set outside a store in Juquila. We sat there reflecting on all of our hard work and our sore muscles. As we sipped our cokes […]
Habitat For Humanity Build in Edmonton
Click on the document below to get information on an opportunity to join in a Habitat for Humanity Build happening in Edmonton, Alberta.
Refugees Leave Burundi
I invite your prayers for the nation of Burundi, the Moravian Church in Burundi, and other surrounding Provinces of our church.
2014 BWM Newsletter Archive
Looking for a BWM Newsletter from 2014? Look no further! This post contains links to download pdfs of all of our newsletters from 2014!
2013 BWM Newsletter Archive
Looking for a BWM Newsletter from 2013? Look no further! This post contains links to download pdfs of all of our newsletters from 2013!
2012 BWM Newsletter Archive
Looking for a BWM Newsletter from 2012? Look no further! This post contains links to download pdfs of all of our newsletters from 2012!
New Mission Areas
Remember the Mission Areas of Cuba, Peru, and Sierra Leone and their development as part of the Moravian Unity.
Missionaries in Mexico
Robert Thiessen, a missionary in Mexico who works closely with Phil and Eunice Raiford, had back surgery and is recuperating well in CA. His wife, Anne Thiessen has been diagnosed with breast cancer. They are awaiting on the decision on where she should go for treatment. Please keep them in prayer.
Antioch Servant Reflection: Sylvie Hauser
The Board of World Mission is excited to share the update below from Sylvie Hauser, a young adult from Sturgeon Bay, WI, who is currently serving as an Antioch Servant in the Czech Republic. Sylvie graduated a semester early from High School, and chose to spend this time before college as an Antioch servant. Sylvie […]
BWM Summer Intern Announced
MDR Funds Used in Malawi
The Board of World Mission Responded to a call for help from our brothers and sisters in Malawi following major flooding that impacted large areas of the country. Please see the photos above, and some excerpts from the report on the emergency response that took place in Malawi. The report comes form the Moravian Church […]
God Keeps His Promises
God is good and everyday we have belongs to Him! These are simple words but something that Eunice and I have been reflecting on over the last few weeks. Even missionaries can get lost in all the things that need to be done. Raising a child, treating patients, growing vegetables, building relationships and just paying […]
Ahuas Clinic Update
from Rick Nelson I have been back in Honduras just a little over a month and back in Ahuas one day over a month. This has been a busy but rewarding time.
Sierra Leone Blog
For an update on the Moravian work in Sierra Leone go to their website – sierraleoneinmission.org Check out this link below to a blog by Grace Marx, daughter of Benno and Teresa Marx and the granddaughter of Sam and Grace Marx (who all served as Moravian Missionaries!).
Dry and Hot in Kenya
Hot, hot, hot. January and February are the hottest months of the year. It averages about 100 degrees during the day. It is also the driest time of the year. We have to be very conservative with our water. We have to make it last until March. March starts our rainy season. Pray that we […]
Costa Rica Mission Team Video
Waconia / Lake Auburn Costa Rica Mission Team Video Click on the link above to check out an awesome recap video made by Holland Griffin, about the trip Waconia Moravian Church and Lake Auburn Moravian Church teamed up on to go to Costa Rica in August 2014.