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Sister Betsy Fraser presented Br. Tommy Coles with a really big check for Sunnyside Ministry at 2:30 p.m. this afternoon. A tip of the hat goest to Betsy and all the 1st Annual Moravian 5K Volunteers who helped to make the inaugural run such a success this September 10th. Sunnyside Ministry, an emergency assistance agency, was established in 1978 by the Moravian Church in America, Southern Province. The purpose of Sunnyside Ministry is to assist residents of South Central Forsyth and Northern Davidson counties who are facing emergency situations caused by financial crises. It provides:

1. Housing and utility payments
2. Food
3. Clothing and Household items
4. Medical Clinic
5. College Scholarships
6. Labyrinth Garden

New Philadelphia provides Sunnyside Ministry with a number of volunteers. Interested? Call 336-724-7558 for more information. Contact: Clickhere to email the director.

Sunnyside Ministry
319 Haled Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27127

Photography by Bill Ray III. Click the image to see a larger one.

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The official count for the Fish Fry is 1006 people served. More than 100 New Philadelphians worked to make it happen. We did not count those who attended Trunk or Treat, but it numbered in the hundreds. We estimate that c. 1400-1500 people were on our campus Friday the 29th of October. Click here to see a slide-show of images captured by Bill Ray III. The show takes a while to load. Hoover your mouse over the right edge and click on the arrow to move through the show at your own pace. Hoover your mouse over the left edge to go back.

Thanks to all who worked so hard! The proceeds go to Sunnyside Ministry. An additional tip-of-the-hat goes out to Tommy Coles and all the Sunnyside Volunteers who helped with the Fish Fry, and to the New Philadelphia Construction Crew, the folks who are making the renovations a reality. The Pastor

The Provincial Synod of 2010 has not been an easy one, yet it has been a meaningful one. We are particularly proud of the roll that New Philadelphia played throughout. Kay Windsor served the Synod as Secretary, The Rev. David Guthrie was elected to the Presidency of the PEC. We had a wonderful representation of delegates, tellers, and other helpers. We hope to share our experiences at the Congregational Council to be held on Sunday, October 17, 2010. Pray for us as we return to our homes, families and work.

The Pastor

The February Open Door Lunch was a real treat. Joey and Cliff made “smoked meatloaf.” The menu also included mixed vegetables, potatoes, rolls, and a desert. Br. Brad Bennett provided the music, and lots of guest enjoyed great conversations. Br. Green brought a brief devotional on the life and lessons of Marconi, the inventor of the wireless telegraph. A tip of the hat goes out to all the many volunteers who make this monthly meeting a reality. Click the following link to see a photo gallery by Bill Ray III.

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