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Last week I took the opportunity to lead a work team (Bruce Bradley, Bob Gillespie and Bill Newton) from New Philadelphia Moravian (NPMC) to Jamaica to help in the restoration of Camp Hope. Camp Hope is the Laurel Ridge equivalent for the Jamaica province. The camp is nestled in the south west corner of Jamaica and has been under restoration since 2001. Since its closing in 2000, camp has been held at alternate locations around the island and the province has seen a significant drop in attendance. 

However, the completion of the first phase is in sight, and there is a renewed interest among the youth of Jamaica. During our visit we had three groups of youth volunteers working with us: group one from Salem and Lititz congregation was led by brother Lewin Lewis and sister Semone Stewart, group two was led by brother Aaron Panther from the Portmore congregation and group three led by Rev. Seymour from the Carmel congregation. With the help of the three groups and the team from NPMC, over four days we used 75 gallons of paint to paint 95% of the camp. This was a wonderful experience to fellowship with the youth and witness such renewed interest in the camp.

Our team was invited to attend the provincial convention on Sunday. However, with the pending arrival of hurricane Ernesto the convention was cancelled, as were most church services. Despite this, a gathering of eight of us worshiped at the New Hope church. Rev. Phyllis Seymour delivered a most fitting message on God’s command to Noah on building the Ark in preparation of the flood (we had quite a bit of rain).

Since the opening of Camp Hope in 1958 it has been used to change the lives of many. We had the opportunity to meet Ms. Melody Wright who witnessed the original ground breaking for the camp and attended Basic School in the New Hope Church. She still lives across the road from the camp and makes jewelry as she tries to enjoy her retirement in a changing world.

Although the completion of phase one is in sight there is much to be done with limited funds. So as you read this message your prayerful contribution would be appreciated. You may contact me at 336-940-3686 for more information. Our youth is the future of the Moravian church

Evon Crooks

KATRINA: ONE YEAR LATER

During the past year Moravian Disaster Response teams have brought hope to many people who had little or no hope at all. Some homes in Louisiana and Mississippi are beginning to be habitable again, but many more have not even been cleaned out yet.  We as Moravians have been a major part of helping at least three families move back into completed homes,  and we have worked with other organizations to do the same with many other homes. 

But the work of rebuilding is just beginning!

Exciting News:

But we need to maintain this momentum!

If you have served already, please consider serving again! With your experience, you might be a recruiter or team leader.  If you have not yet served but feel called to do so, please contact your Regional Volunteer Coordinator, or

Mark Ebert, Director of Volunteer Ministries

BWM              (336-773-1732)           mebert@mcsp.org

ANNUAL MISSION LOVEFEAST – 2006

Olivet Moravian Church

The Moravian Provincial Band, under the direction of Mr. Jeff Whitsett, will play a number of familiar chorales on the fron lawn of the church beginning at 2:30 p.m.  The Lovefeast starts at 3pm.The Olivet choir and organist will provide the music.  In addition, the Nepal Music Team will provide special music experienced in Nepal this past summer