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Dates to remember Manifestation of Prayer Notes Richard Ingham 13 the Holy Spirit's oravianoravian powers 1727 John 6:24-35 mm Aug Sunday 2nd August [Trinity 9] Son of Man, who has promised that whoever comes to you shall never hunger First missionaries 21 and whoever believes in you shall never thirst; we confess that we have worked AUGUST 2015 mmessengeressenger set off 1732 in vain for the food which perishes. We have tried in our own strength to do the Aug works of God and yet the true work of God is to believe in you, whom he has sent. Feed our souls with spiritual food; with the bread of life from heaven. Grant that we may truly partake of you by faith; that by your grace, through Word and Noticeboard Sacrament, our souls might be fed and finding refreshment of spirit we might be strengthened for your service. Amen Br James Woolford will be Kirchentag Ordained as a Deacon at Wellhouse Sunday 9th August [Trinity 10] John 6:35, 41-51 Moravian Church at 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, 10 October. Br McOwat Son of Joseph, who came to your own people who neither recognised nor 2015 will be the officiating Bishop. Please welcomed you, but instead despised and rejected the Lord of glory. Forgive us keep Br Woolford in your prayers as when our hearts have been far from you; when we have hoped for things eternal, The 35th Evangelical-Protestant but turned away from the Holy One of God. Draw us near to you, the living bread he prepares for this, the next chapter Kirchentag took place this year in his service of our Lord. that came down from heaven, that the times to come may not be as the past. Grant us never to grumble at your truth but humbly come to you that we might from 03 until 07 June in Sr Jackie Morton writes: Anyone listen, learn and believe and so know the way that leads to eternal life. Amen Stuttgart, capital city of the state wishing to receive the World Mission of Baden-Württemberg in south- Committee's occasional e-newsletter Sunday 16th August [Trinity 11] John 6:51-58 west Germany. is asked to send a request to Lord, this is your feast, prepared by your longing, spread at your command, Visitors to this enthralling event enjoyed [email protected] and will then Photos: David Coleman attended at your invitation, blessed by your own Word, distributed by your own be put on the circulation list. temperatures of 35 degrees - doubtless hand, the undying memorial of your sacrifice on the Cross, the full gift of your the Lord approved of what was worship from the early days of the to be monitored. She remembered Br Peter Gubi, Minister of everlasting love, and its perpetuation till life shall end. Lord, this is the Bread of happening there, as the first morning Reformation. I heard another led by Br Luther's words relating to the invention Dukinfield, has been awarded a heaven, Bread of life, that whoever eats, never shall hunger more. And this the after was wet! The defining slogan this Richard of the Taizé Community, and a of printing: that every generation had to personal Chair and has been Cup of pardon, healing, gladness, strength, that whoever drinks, will never thirst year was from Psalm 90:12 - 'damit wir third, given by no less a person than the develop its own wisdom. The indoor- appointed Professor of Counselling again. So may we come, O Lord, to your Table; Lord Jesus, come to us. Amen klug warden' (that we may become wise), State President himself, Winfried sports arena where this was held was and Spiritual Accompaniment at the words displayed everywhere, not least on [E.Milner White] Kretschmann - not because of his rank also filled to its 10,000 capacity for University of Chester (the first in the the bright-red scarves that everyone wore. but because he clearly knew his Bible! another great speaker: Kofi Annan, former UK). In 2016, he will also be a Visiting Sunday 23rd August [Trinity 12] John 6:56-69 With over 2500 events packed into the Secretary-General of the UN. Now aged Scholar at Moravian Theological The Kirchentag always attracts 'big; five-day programme, no-one could share 77, he shared the platform with Rt Rev Seminary in Bethlehem, Holy One of God, who alone has the words of eternal life; when our vision fails names as speakers. One regular in everything! Quite obviously, homework Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds, and Frank- Pennsylvania. and our understanding is darkened, live in our hearts by faith. Give us your Spirit participant is the German Chancellor is needed to define a personal schedule. Walter Steinmeier who, while Kofi Annan who is able to enlarge trust when understanding is not clear and deepen faith Angela Merkel, herself the daughter of a I will remember particularly the challenge was in office, had been the German even when sight is dim; that we may continue on in quiet and patient confidence. Protestant Pastor. She took part in a of the Bible Studies I was able to share: Foreign Minister. Mr Annan urged the Make us all that we should be towards you, without grumbling or offence. Be debate about the opportunities and Congregational Register John Bell (from the Iona gathered throng to take responsibility for with us everywhere and at all times, in all events and circumstances of our life; responsibilities of the Community) won hearts freeing the world of conflict, saying that to sanctify and sweeten to us whatever takes place. Never leave us or forsake us digital age. She Baptisms by explaining that, no-one was too young for this, and never in our present pilgrimage here, until we see the Son of Man in glory. Amen. acknowledged that Fairfield although he was too old to do something about it. His Germany, so advanced in Oliver Alexander Garry Davidson Mark7:1-8,14-15,21-23 speaking in English, it quiet, patient arguments for everyone to Sunday 30th August [Trinity 13] so many fields (the phrase 24 May was only his second Vorsprung durch Technik work for peace was greeted with a long Eternal God, forgive us when we have worshipped you in vain; when we have Louis Evan Hall 31 May language! He also led an standing ovation. comes to mind) was not honoured you with our lips whilst our hearts have been far from you. When we act of Reformed worship Communicants exactly in the forefront Another event with political overtones have let go of eternal truth to hold on to human teachings - ignoring your specific in the Castle Chapel; Ballinderry where digital progress was was held in the parish church of commands and substituting our own rules instead. So enlighten our spirits, that consecrated in 1562, Courtney Conroy 29 March involved. She seemed well Mohringen, a southern suburb of the city. the night of sin and the mists of error may be driven away by your inward shining. and situated off the aware of the dangers of Dr Margot Käßmann, one of the first Deaths Give to your Church a new vision and a fresh understanding, that the eternal courtyard of the Old potential misuse of digital women to be consecrated as bishop (she Fairfield message of your Son, undefiled by human traditions , may be hailed as the good Castle with its three tiers communications through served the diocese of Hanover 1999- William Johnson 17 May news of the new age; through Him who makes all things new, Jesus Christ our of stone arcades, it's one oversight; this would need 2010) had been Chair of the Council of Jean Bradley 24 May Lord. Amen of the oldest places of continued inside The Moravian Messenger Advertisements and all Editor Design & Artwork communications Rosemary Power David Bull Official Journal of the Moravian concerning distribution 19b Fairfield Square, Manchester M43 6AD [email protected] Nepal Community in a and supply should be sent [email protected] Church in the British Province. to the Moravian Book Room Contributions for the Messenger should Printed & Distribution update changing world Published monthly by the 5 Muswell Hill, London N10 reach the editor by the 3rd day of the G. R. Walkden authority of the Provincial Synod. 3TJ, and NOT to the Editor. preceeding month. Tel 01931 716703 (page 87) (page 93) Kirchentag 2015 continued Latest news from the Provincial Youth and Children’s Office The UN Convention on Children's Rights the Evangelical Church in Germany until a motoring incident Do you know the rights you have under the United Nations? Probably not all of them. How about the forced her to step down. Now a leading figure in the German Joy's Journal peace movement, her fiery presentation on the Saturday rights of children? A version of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child written for children and evening attracted a huge following. Strangely, although she Summer camp is on the horizon again and by the time you young people can be found at http://crae.org.uk/media/76276/UNCRC_CYP_version.pdf. echoed the thoughts expressed earlier by Kofi Annan, this read this may be over for another year. It will be my eighth The Convention has 54 articles have his or her own beliefs and religion. children to develop fully as people. had not been included in the main programme (it was camp and every year is different, every year is the best ever, that say what rights children have, Article 15 Every child has the right to Article 30 Children must never be adjudged to have been 'too political').
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