Moravian Church in Newfoundland and Labrador: September 2007

Monday 24 September 2007

Pastor Olie Andersen reaches 40

Pastor Olie Andersen has reached 40 years of ministry, and we have recieved the following note from his congregation:

"Hello to our Labrador Friends! Pastor Olie Andersen has reached his 40th Anniversary as an ordained minister serving our Lord and Savior. The Saratoga Moravian Church in Wisconsin is having a special celebration Sunday, Sept. 23rd. We would love to include any special greetings from his family and friends in Labrador. I know this is late getting to you, but maybe you could pass the word around and/or forward this to the appropriate people. Please email any greetings you may have and we will share them during the worship service. If anyone would like to send a card later it would be more than welcome too. Please give thanks during you worship for this servant of God and his witness to Jesus word.

Serving Christ,
Jeanne Eggebrecht
smoravch@wctc.net
Saratoga Moravian Church"

And Sr Joan Anderson has sent back the following message on behalf of the MCNL:

"Dear Olie,
Congratulations on your 40th anniversary of ministry. What about the stamina and endurance of these Labradorians, eh?!

Labrador is proud to have one of our own serving God and others for the many years that you have answered the call.

We wish you joy on your special day of celebration, and as you reflect back on your years of ministry, may they bring you a strong sense of accomplishment.

May God bless you and Rita, who has worked beside you through it all.

Sincerely,
Joan Andersen
Chair, Moravian Church in Labrador"

Wednesday 12 September 2007

FASD Awareness Day

Sunday 9th September was the International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder awareness day (ninth day of the ninth month, related to the nine months of pregnancy).

The Department of Health & Social Development (DHSD) here in Makkovik partnered in the afternoon service.

At four intervals duringthe service, Elsie Evans, Community Health Worker, read out facts about FASD.

Afterwards a meal, prepared by DHSD, was shared in church.

More information on the day can be found at: http://www.fasday.com/

Prayer Requests

All in Nain as they continue to be a light in the most northern part of God's work in Labrador
Dr. Rev. Bridgette Schloss in her vital ministry in St.Johns; holding services and being a beautiful presence in the hospital and correctional facility.
Each chapel servant, lay minister, acolyte, treasurer and member as they perform their duties week in, week out
For new Provincial Chair, Linda Saunders-McLean and the new board members as they come together keeping Christ in the forefront.
For Rev. Glenna Tasedan and the growing Happy Valley congregation, as they discern God's path for them in ministry to the community and the world.
May the Holy Spirit abound within the hearts of all; moving all to humble service of their time, talents, and resources
The Hopedale congregation as their new children/youth program, the Brigade, continues to grow and have an impact on these children
The Makkovik congregation and their discerning of God's will.