1962 - Moravian Archives

APRIL, 1962
. Construction Begins
On Park Road Church ·
E. T. Mickey
Park Road Moravian Church can be
said to be progressing at a walk, but chafing
at the bit to break into at least a trot.
The weather has conspired to hinder the
THE REV. E. T. MICKEY inspects progress of
construction of the first unit of the Park Road
Church in Charlotte.
work so that only two working days in a
week are the general order of things.
Through the kindness of Mr. John Crosland,
builder, we have the names and addresses
of all purchasers of homes in the
four new developments closest to us, and
the promise of others as they move in. This
is invaluable.
The Charlotte Observer has given us excellent
news coverage and will continue
to do so. The accompanying picture and
an article conoerning . kindergarten appeared
on the second section front page on
February 23, bringing much interest
throughout the community and comment
to the pastor.
Our present hope is that by the end of
May we will occupy the building. In the
meantime the first five families have expressed
their serious interest in the congregation.
We will probably hold some informal
meetings in homes in the near future.
At some time after the roof is on
(so there will be protection from weather
if needed) we will hold ttprovince Day"
and lay the corner-stone. When we hold
our first service, we will invite all to rejoice
with us.
The pastor and his wife have had the
warmest and most helpful of welcomes
from Bishop Herbert Spaugh and Br. James
Johnson and their people who have gone
out of their way to aid us. The pastor will
be assisting at communion services at the
Little Church on the Lane until such time
as he has his own morning Services.
Lest any doubt the value of community
service to the whole Church, let us say that
THE WACHOVIA MORAVIAN
friends of value have been found in most
interesting places and ways. The director
of the kindergarten of our nearest church
neighbor, a mile away, had her child in
Fries Memorial Kindergarten about seven
years ago, and the pastor's first haircut
was given him by a young man who had
been in the Scout Troop of Fries Memorial
some years back. The sketch for the brochure
of the church is being prepared by a
staunch member of the Baptist Church
whom the pastor met while vacationing
and fishing at Okracoke several years ago.
We express our thanks for the silver
Communion Service given us by Calvary
Church, for 25 Moravian Hymnals provided
by a friend, and for the gift of $250.00
thoughtfully provided by the Women of
the Province. We continue to search for
everything needed from tractor mower 'and
kindergarten equipment to Bible, pulpit
and organ. With the dedication of those
who come to be with us in this portion of
Christ's Kingdom, and of those many
friends who have expressed their interest
in us and our work, we set out in faith
and with a good heart.
New Eden Launches
Program for All Ages
With the month of February New Eden
launched upon a comprehensive Training
Union plan, meeting in seven groups and
covering ages from the Kindergarten to
the Adults. Meetings are held Sunday evenings
at 6:30 and twenty leaders are giving
their time in shaping up the program. A
fifteen minute assembly period is conducted
by one of the groups with members participating
in program planning and presentation.
Then follows a thirty-five minute
period in group discussion and training.
The hour closes with a ten minute prayer
period in each department. The material
for program coverage is expected to include
all available material on church history,
doctrine, organization and discipline;
missions, stewardship, evangelism as well
as practical development in the holy habits
of the Christian life. With a theme for each
month, the whole program of Christian
work and life is expected to be covered in
a three year cycle. The wealth of filmstrip
material in the Christian Education
office is being worked into the programs of
all age groups. During March, the general
theme on ttprayer" is expected to develop
members in the practice of public and private
prayer, family devotions, calling for
personal pledge in the habit of daily prayer.
The work during February was entered
upon with enthusiasm and is seen as a field
for the discovery and development of much
talent among all ages. Attendance has
reached 66 but it is hoped that an average
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of 80 will cooperate in the program.
Friends of New Eden will be glad to
know that damage from the fire in November
has now been fully repaired at a
cost of more than $12,000, covered entirely
by insurance.
DEATHS
Hemric, Peggy Ann, seven-year-old
daughter of John D. and Ruth Stoltz Hemric.
Funeral service conducted by the Rev.
Howard G. Foltz, February 20, 1962, burial
in Mountview Memorial Park Cemetery.
A member of the Rural Hall Moravian
Church Sunday School.
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