The Friedberg Folio News from the Hill of Peace

Friedberg Moravian Church Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Our Mission Statement: We are a congregation grounded in Biblical truth, honoring our heritage and deep faith in the Lord Jesus Christ by proclaiming openly the Gospel through worship, witness, Bible study, missions, fellowship and service to the community.

The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord - Psalm 33:5

If we look at the news we’ll see that our world is dealing with many things: -Covid19 -Employment concerns -Severe weather -School -Finances -Stress/frustration -Lack of hope for the future -Wild fires -Delay/postponement of activities -The upcoming election -Drought

All of those things make us want to shout out: “What in the world are you doing, God?” And God probably wonders: “What are you looking at? Can’t you see?”

Steve Goodier, in “Quote” Magazine, published this analogy:

Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over our nation’s deserts. All vultures see is rotting meat, because that is what they look for. They thrive on that diet. But hummingbirds ignore the smelly flesh of dead animals. Instead, they look for the colorful blossoms of desert plants. The vultures live on what was. They live on the past. They fill themselves with what is dead and gone. But hummingbirds live on what is. They seek new life. They fill themselves with freshness and life. Each bird finds what it is looking for. We all do.

What are you looking for? There is good and not-so-good in this world. Are you like the vulture and see only, and seek out only, that which is poor, inferior, faulty and unhealthy? Or are you like the hummingbird, looking for the good, the superior, the perfect and the healthy?

There are both in the world. Even in the midst of the colorful desert blossoms there are dead animals that blight the landscape. Even in the midst of all we’re dealing with, let’s try to remember what King David wrote in Psalm 33:5

The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord!

Every one of the things I listed above could be countered with a “goodness of the Lord.” (Here are just a few examples) Covid19 – We have highly gifted doctors and researchers (gifted by God) coming up with medicines and

vaccines to help us deal with this Weather – We have highly gifted meteorologists (gifted by God) that help us prepare and we have local,

state and federal agencies that we can turn to if disaster happens. Finances – There are family and friends along with ministries and agencies that can help us as we

struggle financially. And (hopefully) things will turn around soon. Stress/Frustration – Our hope is in the Lord! And we must seriously look at our lives and see if there is

anything we can do to lessen the stress and frustration in our lives. Lack of hope for the future – (Again) Our hope is in the Lord. Are we putting our hope in the wrong things

(the wrong God)? The upcoming election – What can I say – this seems to be an every four year phenomenon. It too shall

pass.

Have you ever thought about your life and gloried in the goodness of how God provides for us? Dr. David Jeremiah gave these insights as to how God truly has filled the earth with His goodness:

Instead of satisfying our hunger without taste, He provided taste buds and good tasting food.

Instead of just making the earth fertile without beauty, He made it delightfully beautiful.

God could have made the earth without the beautiful flowers and birds, but He did for our enjoyment.

Like the old hymn says, “This is my Father’s world,” and what a beautiful world He has given us! Troubles and hardships and heartache and stresses still abound, but what will we focus on? Are we the vulture or are we the hummingbird? God cares for us in remarkable and inspirational ways. As Pastor Jim often says, “It is a great time to be living as a Christian in this world.” Don’t disregard the troubles of the world. Help where you can. Change things if needed. But God is still God, Jesus Christ has defeated sin, Satan and death and is our living, risen Savior and Lord, and our future is assured! The earth is [indeed] full of the goodness of the Lord! Pastor Dan

No. 9 September 2020

Christian sympathy is extended to: The family of Emma Nell Coggins Davis. Mrs. Davis passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020. Her graveside service was on Saturday, August 22 at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. She is the grandmother of Matthew Davis (Melissa) and Amy Martin (Brent). The family of Wayne Maurice Whitaker. Wayne passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020. His memorial service was at Friedberg on Sunday, August 16. He is the husband of Pat Whitaker. The family of Mary Myers Clodfelter. Mrs. Clodfelter passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020. A private graveside service was held at Forsyth Memorial Park. She is the mother of Linda Anderson (Wayne). The family of Charles Lee Stewart. Charles passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 in West Virginia. His funeral was Friday, August 21 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home in Lynco, WV and he was laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens in Matheny, WV. He is the brother of David Stewart (Patty) and the uncle of Josh and Andrew Stewart. The family of Donna Elizabeth Browne. Donna passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Her funeral service is Tuesday, September 1 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. She is the sister of Richard Browne (Dinah). The family of Phyllis Williams. Phyllis passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at the age of 100 in Idaho. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. She is the grandmother of Wendy Millard (John) and the great grandmother of Davis and Patrick Millard.

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Notes of Thanks:

Thank you for all the kind thoughts, prayers, cards,

emails, calls, food, the beautiful prayer quilt, plants and

other expressions of love following my recent back

surgery and continuing recovery. My sister-in-law, who

with my brother came from Texas to care for me that first

week, put it so well when she said “Patricia, I didn’t know

you had so many friends.” You, my brothers and sisters

at Friedberg, are indeed my friends. May God bless

each and every one of you. Pat Walter.

Dear Friedberg Family, we want to thank all of you for

the cards, the food, the phone calls, the flowers and the

emails but most of all for your prayers. God has been

right by our side. Love, Gary, Vickie and Stephanie.

Dear Friedberg Moravian Church,

In the 11th Chapter of Hebrews--known as the “Hall of

Faith”, we see so many stories of those who by faith,

trusted in God’s promises.

For instance, Abraham certainly trusted in God. He

believed God by going out and “living as an alien” in the

land promised to him. He also trusted God when he was

told his descendants would be too many to count.

Abraham, and so many others noted in Hebrews 11,

believed, through their circumstances and situations

dictated there was nothing to believe in. This is faith.

For Salem Pregnancy Care Center, we too are required

to believe. Clients and patients enter our doors and

when we see their plights, it is almost impossible to see

a way out. And from a human perspective, a child only

complicates the situation more.

It takes faith to believe a future which seems—on the

surface—impossibly difficult.

But through your support of this work, you believe in a

brighter future for those who come to us. You are in

saying, in effect, “I believe in God’s ability to work in her

life.”

This means more than you can know. Our faith is

stretched here… a lot. But knowing you and so many

other choose to believe gives us hope and encourages

us to believe…even when it is difficult to do so.

Thank you then, for what you do. Your investment in

this work does so much more than keep the doors open

and pay the bills, it gives us a dose of faith.

We appreciate you, all you mean to Salem Pregnancy

Care Center.

Sincerely, Salem Pregnancy Care Center.

Dear Church Family, Just a note to say how much all

the cards, prayers and calls meant to me while

recovering from my surgery and rehabilitation. I am

blessed and grateful for my loving church family. God

loves each of you and so do I. Barbara Reich.

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September 13 church re-opening for in-person

worship! Please look for additional details in the coming

days for the finalized plans for our church family’s return

to worship on the Hill of Peace.

The Friedberg Veterans

Memorial Flagpole Terrace is

almost complete, and we look

forward to a formal dedication

when we can all get together

again for onsite worship. We

currently have 137 past and

present Friedberg men and

women that have or are

serving in the US Military represented by engraved

bricks in the Terrace patio. We know there are more. We plan to place a second order for engraved bricks on

September 29 in order to have installed by Veterans

Day, November 11. After that, we will be ordering

engraved bricks once a year. There is no charge for the

engraved ‘Honor’ bricks in the Terrace patio, but we

need your help in making sure we capture as many

former and present Friedberg men and women that have

or are serving in the US Military.

Deadline is September 29. Please prayerfully consider recognizing our Friedberg

brothers and sisters that have proudly served our

country. Database forms are in this month’s FOLIO and

are also available in the office or online at

www.friedberg.church.

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The Moravian Day

of Service this year

is coming up on

September 20. Last

year the Board of

Christian Education

coordinated a project

with Ebenezer Christian Children’s Home in North

Wilkesboro. This home houses foster children that

members from our church originally met at Laurel Ridge

Summer Camp. For last year’s project, bags were

collected for each of the children that contained multiple

clothes items, coats, and new shoes. The children and

volunteers were excited and very appreciative of our

church’s generosity. This year, we contacted to the

director of Ebenezer and asked what items they needed.

The children were in good shape right now, but the

houses themselves needed some items. Each house

has put together a “wish list” of things they need

including things like cooking, cleaning, and linen items.

Starting on August 31, there will be an “Star Tree”

outside the Family Life Center covered drive thru that

has all these items. We encourage you to come by and

get an item off the tree to purchase to help these

children and volunteers of Ebenezer Children’s Home.

Bring all these items to the church on September 20 and

these items will be collected to show the service that

Friedberg Moravian Church can do for our savior and

community.

Changes in addresses:

LCPL Clayton Johnson & Karley Johnson

100 Kings Pond Drive, Apt. 116

Jacksonville, NC 28546

Tim Fishel

The Oaks

901 Bethesda Road, Room 113

Winston-Salem, NC 27103

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Ways To Help! We have all heard about the difficulties,

stress, anxiety and financial hardship that many are

feeling and experiencing due to all the things that are

happening in our nation. Christians (rightfully so) wonder

how they can help and what they could do. Listed below

are some places/organizations that are reaching out with

God’s love and support that you may want to consider

supporting and lifting in prayer. Below you will also see

how your tithes and offerings that are given to Friedberg

Moravian Church are being used to reach out with God’s

love and support. I encourage you to prayerfully consider

how you might reach out in your own unique ways to

help those who are struggling.

Local Ways to Help:

1] Sunnyside Ministries – Sunnyside provides food,

clothing, and financial support to families in our area.

Consider donating food or clothing, volunteering, or

giving financially.

2] The Blessing Box – Friedberg Moravian Church

has a Blessing Box outside our church building that

supplies food, hygiene items and spiritual resources

for those in our area. Consider donating items to this

important ministry.

3] Cookies for Christ Ministry – This ministry

distributes packages of Moravian Cookies to military

members at various bases. Due to the restrictions of

the Covid19 pandemic plans are on hold for the time

being, but bags of cookies were able to be distributed

at Camp Lejeune and at Fort Macon Coast Guard.

Ways to Help Globally:

1] Friedberg Moravian has sent numerous mission

teams to Ahuas, Honduras. The need there remains

great and constant. A quarterly newsletter called “The

Ahuas Spotlight” gives information about the needs

there. The newsletter can be found at:

https://sway.office.com/DUhueWj7yICFZ67U?ref=em

ail. The area has been hard hit with Covid19, it also

has been hit with disastrous floods (which has

destroyed the rice crop), and the solar system which

powers the hospital has broken down.

2] The ARMF – the Armando Rusindo Mission

Foundation – is a fund that enables individuals to

support the work of the new and growing Moravian

Church in Cuba. Cuba has also been hit hard with

Covid19. Check out their web page:

www.armfcuba.org.

3] The Board of World Mission (BWM) is the “mission

arm” of the Moravian Church in the United States.

The BWM represents the Northern, Southern and

Alaskan Moravian Church Provinces. Since the

Covid19 pandemic began, the BWM has reached out

with support to provinces all throughout the world and

has helped Moravian congregations in the United

States. The BWM used money from the Moravian

Disaster Response fund to reach out with God’s love

and support. With hurricane season amongst us, that

fund will be needed to be used to help those areas

that will be affected by the hurricanes. There will

(most likely) also be future needs concerning the

Covid19 pandemic. To see how the BWM is reaching

out with God’s love and support check out their

website: www.MoravianMission.org or search

“Moravian Board of World Mission” on Facebook.

Ways Your Tithes & Offerings Help:

1] Many people, in addition to their tithes and

offerings given to the work of the church, have given

additional gifts to the Mission Committee. With these

generous donations the Mission Committee has been

able to:

a] help support missionaries all throughout the

world

b] provide funds to the Mission Society of the

Southern Province in order to help them fully

fund the work done in Cuba, Peru, Sierra Leone

and Honduras

c] provide a substantial gift to the BWM’s

Moravian Disaster Response fund to help our

Moravian brothers and sisters worldwide

2] The “Pastor’s Discretionary Fund” allows the

pastors of our congregation to help members of our

congregation when they are struggling. We also help

those outside our congregation as funds allow

Please prayerfully consider how you can reach out to

those who need your help and support. Remember that

we are “Blessed to be a blessing.” Pastor Dan

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The Covid-19 pandemic continues to

impact many different regions of the

Moravian world. Here in North America, the

BWM has provided grants to over 55

congregations and agencies to help with

expenses in making transitions to online worship

services and to assist with other communication tools as

community gatherings have been curtailed.

As the pandemic continues to spread, Covid-19 is now

impacting our Moravian brothers and sisters in Latin

America as case counts are rapidly rising in a part of the

world that does not have the healthcare infrastructure,

we take for granted in North America. We have already

sent aid packages to Honduras, Peru, and Cuba, and

the BWM is now evaluating several larger grant requests

for medical and protective equipment, hygiene kits, and food. The pandemic will continue to require us to be

attentive to needs and respond with aid for some time to

come.

The need to provide significant financial assistance to

these areas has begun to stress our Moravian Disaster

Response Fund. We are asking for gifts, both large and

small, to enable us to respond as generously as we can

to help meet these needs. For more information on how

to give, including a video about our Covid-19 appeal,

please visit our website at www.moravianmission.org.

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September Folio newsletter items are needed by

Friday, August 21 please.

Children’s Events

C.R.O.S.S. KIDS

Sunday, September 13 and 27 from 4:30-6:00 pm

We will be changing our timeframe and activities up a bit this semester, but the fun we

have will definitley continue!!! Drop off and pick up will be at the Family Life Center pull

through. There will be a couple of Children’s Leaders there ready to take your child for

the evening and to help load them in the car for you! During our time together we will

have a fun Bible game (like Bible Trivia ), a devotion led by one of our children’s

leaders, games and music.

Our theme for the Fall Semester will be focused on “Won’t you be my neighbor?” and will help us get a

better idea about kindness and how Jesus wants us to show this kidness to others. Each night we meet

we will have a chance to see what Mr. Rogers says about this as well as what Jesus does.

September 13-Christ Focus-Devotion led by Jennifer Boles

September 27-Relationship Focus-Devotion led by Jason Romblad

ZOOM FUN

Sunday, Spetember 20 from 4:30-5:00pm

On the Sunday nights we do not meet in person at church this Fall semester, we are going

to have a chance to meet together through Zoom for a short time of fun fellowship. We’ll

sing a couple of songs, have a devotion and maybe even play a little game if there is

time. It will be a great time to be together and you’ll not want to miss out on the Zoom

Fun!

MORAVIAN DAY OF SERVICE

Sunday, September 20-begins August 31

The Moravian Day of Service this year is coming up on September 20. Last year the Board of Christian

Education coordinated a project with Ebenezer Christian Children’s Home in North Wilkesboro. This home

houses foster children that members from our church originally met at Laurel Ridge Summer Camp. For

last year’s project, bags were collected for each of the children that contained multiple clothes items,

coats, and new shoes. The children and volunteers were excited and very

appreciative of our church’s generosity. This year, we contacted to the director

of Ebenezer and asked what items they needed. The children were in good

shape right now, but the houses themselves needed some items. Each house

has put together a “wish list” of things they need including things like cooking,

cleaning, and linen items. Starting on August 31, there will be an “Star Tree”

outside the Family Life Center covered drive thru that has all these items. We

encourage you to come by and get an item off the tree to purchase to help these

children and volunteers of Ebenezer Children’s Home. Bring all these items to

the church on September 20 and these items will be collected to show the

service that Friedberg Moravian Church can do for our savior and community.

Children’s Leaders

David and Hellen Bee

Jennifer Boles

Norian and Caroline Hanes-Fordham

Holli Rhoney

Jason and Katrina Romblad

September’s verse to focus on will be:

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1

God took time, in the beginning to create all things. He even took the time to create each one of us in a

very unique way. This month, spend some time as a family enjoying all of the things God has created and

see if maybe you can even share some of those creations with others! If you do this, share it with your

Friedberg family! We would love to see what all you are up to at home!

SPOTLIGHT ON THE CHILDREN OF FRIEDBERG…

Laurel Ridge: Camp In A Crate

Summer on the mountain looked a lot different for us this year, but the blessings and fun was

still there! We had fun meeting everyday together through the use of technology. Laurel Ridge

mailed lots of goodies to us to make and enjoy while we grew closer to God. We met as a whole

group as well as small groups. We learned from each other as well as from God. We sang songs

together and made crafts. We had campfires and vespers evernight on the mountain yet in our

homes. We even had a lovefeast together! Yes, we were apart, but if you ask any of us we truly

were all together!

Heidi Everhart

Director of Children’s Ministry

heverhart@friedbergmoravian.org

“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in truth.” 3 John 1:4

Friedberg Moravian Youth Mission Statement: FM youth will LOVE one another as Christ loves us, we will LEARN about God, so we can use our gifts and talents for His purpose, and we will SERVE others as an expression of Christ’s love and we will SHARE the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Flamingo Flocking

Friedberg is hosting a Fall church retreat the weekend of October 16-18th. The youth is helping raise money to offset the cost of the retreat and

put a smile on someone’s face. A big shout out to Carol Knouse for being our #1 flocker at 27

yards. Please let Karen Hill know if you are planning on attending the Fall Retreat by Oct. 4th. We are learning about the power of Jesus’ name and no matter what you have gone through, you are not alone.

Youth Director and Leaders

Director of Youth—Karen Hill High School Boys —David Hopkins High School Girls—Amanda Frank and Michelle Decker Middle School Boys—Curtis Ferrell and Sean Tatman Middle School Girls—Laura Waddell and Beth Gunter

Back to Youth

September 13th, 2020 @ 5:00—7:00 Bring your Squad and enjoy some outdoor games

Learn About God September 20th & 27th

Friendship Series—Squad UP Ephesians 1:1-23

Everyone wants a squad—a com-munity of people that cares for us, helps and supports us, and

gives us a place to belong. In short, we all want to be part of a community that feels like family. That kind of community isn’t easy to come by, but it’s exactly what Jesus had in mind for His followers when the Church first began. The truth is, we can all be part of God’s family, and because we’re God’s family, we can do for others what God has done for us, we can grow together, and we can stand strong to-gether.

Sept 5th—Bryce Burkhart Sept 18th—Jesslyn McAllister

Happy Birthday

September 2020 Friedberg Birthday Calendar

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Caleb Burkhart Isabelle Edwards Greg Sapp

2 Alicia Beaver Lucy Breedlove Jim Russell Ellen Todd

3 Freddie Cook

4

5 Kenan Dickerson Sloane Stanbery Jed Templin

6 Hilllary Anderson Wallace Gastley Gidget Payne Keri Williams

7 Mike Faircloth, Sr

8 Michelle Hurlocker Rick Johnson Lauri Waddell

9 Garry Farrington Lucas Royall Dale Spaugh

10 Sammy Boles

11 Bill Leatherman

12 Jim Pickens

13 Wilma Decker Mic Faircloth Carrie Randleman

14 Jerry Edwards Megan Grocholski Davis Millard Elaine Mounce Larry Payne

15 Mike Lee

16 Scott James

17 Teresa Carter Phillip Denny Julia Hedgecock

18 Walker Clark Elizabeth DeLapp Destiny Lutz

19 Caleb Davenport Kellie Gastley Brody Hooks Lula Jackson Martha Shouse

20 Pam Burgess Alec Gallazzi Chris Hedgecock

21

22 Angie Honeycutt Haley McMillan Pat Lambeth-Watson

23 AnnaMarie Edwards Gail Ore

24 Melissa Davis Thomas Hooks Grayson Snyder Linda Weisner

25 Dru Hopkins

26 Jenny Craver Mike Lumley Judy Sink

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28 Jim Culler Jane Dennis Bill James Betty Jo Martin

29 Spencer Ader Janet Williamson

30 Sheila Hanes Reid Todd

FRIEDBERG MORAVIAN CHURCH September 2020

“The prayer of a righteous person has great power in its effect.” James 5:16b

MEMBERS

Michael Brann Bernice Clinard Ruby Clinard Ruth Coulter

Ed Davis Libby Ebert Emily Essick Peggy Essick Jerry Evans

Glenda Farrington Hazel Fishel Tim Fishel

Dawn Gallazzi Evva Hanes

Anne Hill Robbie Joyce Vicki Jo Kimel Carol Knouse

Bonnie Landreth Peggy Lawson

Dawnyelle Leonard Aldine Lineback

Audrey Mize Denise Norrell

Gail Ore

Reba Payne

Kolton Pennell Warren Peters Mary Lou Pitts Martha Plyler Barbara Reich

Lois Rush Wanda Russell

Ann Sapp Greg Sapp

Becky Sizemore Beverly Smith Jimmie Snyder Dale Spaugh

Pauline Steward Elaine Tesh Larry Tesh

Brent Waddell Pat Whitaker

Tommy Williamson Vince Young

MEMBERS AND RELATIVES IN MILITARY

Dylan Bundy

William Champion Dylan Coleman Carly Collette

Ben Greeson Andy Greenwood

Jennifer Greenwood

Hunter Jenkins Adam Johnson

Clayton Johnson

Patrick Mickey Timmy Raiford

Daniel Randleman

FRIEDBERG MORAVIAN CHURCH

PRAYER LIST FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Family of Arnie Elzey Debbie Fishel

Melissa Gonzales

Buddy Hedrick Bill Hill

Ollie Kennedy

Elaina Koontz and Children

Carolyn Nienow

India Culler Smith Debra Williams

All of the names that were on the previous Family and Friends List have been deleted. If the person(s) for which you had submitted a prayer concern still needs prayer, please let the church office know by calling (336)764-1830 or sending Sherri Phillips an email at sphillips@friedberg.church. We will be glad to put them back on the prayer list. You can also submit prayer requests on-line on Friedberg’s website at www.friedberg.church. If their prayer needs have been met, please let the office know so we can remove them. These names will remain on the prayer list for 30 days and will then be removed. If they still need prayer, contact the church office and we will add them back each month until their prayer concerns have been met.

Pastor: The Rev. Jim Newsome, Jr. Assoc. Pastor: The Rev. Dan Nelson Directory of Youth: Karen Hill Acolytes: William Boles Children Ministry Director: Heidi Everhart Joe Landreth Music Director: Debbie Foltz Richard Reich Preschool Director: Marcia Reich Band Director: Jimmie Snyder

2020 Elected Officials Elders Trustees CE Board

David Bryson V. Chair 2020 Jerry Edwards* 2020 Sara Burchette 2020 Christy Forrest 2020 Dayna Craver 2020 Jason Romblad 2020 Debbie James Sec. 2020 Howard Spangler 2020 Joe Boles 2021 Christina Smith 2020 Gray Stanfield Sec. 2020 Denise Randlman 2021 Jo Brann 2021 Ike Brann 2021 Sean Tatman 2021 Marcia Reich 2021 Alan Foltz 2021 Missy Beck 2022 Lauri Waddell 2021 Kelly Forrest 2021 Phil Brame* 2022 Janet Williamson 2021 Richard Reich 2021 Karen Foltz 2022 Pat Atkins* 2022 Donald Cockerham*Ch. 2022 Jennifer Boles 2022 Mike Faircloth* V. Ch. 2022 Jeannine Bradley 2022 Laura Overcash 2022 Gary Jackson* 2022 Vernon Robbins* 2022 Jeb Bryson - Youth Rep. Kennedy Smith – Youth Rep. Head Usher: Kent Phillips * 2020 RCC Representatives: William Boles

Church Council Secretary: Tanya Kimel 2021 Christina Smith

Head Diener: Ray Lambeth* 2022

*Serving Second Term Church Treasurer and Financial Secretary: Ed Steward Church Phone: 336-764-1830

Building & Grounds Manager: Jerry Tolley Website: www.friedberg.church

Church Secretary: Sherri Phillips FAX: 336-764-4524

Friedberg Moravian Church 2178 Friedberg Church Road Winston-Salem, NC 27127-9727