“Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” Matthew 28:5–6 Pastor John Writes: On that first Easter morning, many people were affected by grief. The women came to the tomb full of sorrow, uncertainty, and…
Then Jesus said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23 Pastor John Writes: In a world that tells us, all the time, to assert ourselves, promote ourselves, and satisfy ourselves, Jesus says his followers must deny themselves. This does…
Blessed be the name of God from age to age, for wisdom and power are his. Daniel 2:20 Pastor John Writes: The watchword for Friedland for 2026 comes from Daniel 2:20. Before this verse, Daniel and his friends have prayed that God would give them the understanding to reveal and interpret the dream of King…
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 Pastor John Writes: With the beginning of every new year, I carry a mixture of hope, gratitude, anticipation, and uncertainty. Maybe you do, also. Some of us may be…
“O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1 We’ve spent this year giving thanks for 250 years of Friedland’s ministry in our community. This month, we turn our hearts toward Thanksgiving — a time to pause, reflect, and remember the countless ways God has been…
As we continue to celebrate our 250th anniversary, here is the schedule for the Sundays in October: October 5 – World Communion Sunday October 12 – The Rev. Carol Foltz, guest speaker October 19 – Friedland Daycare Sunday October 26 – The Rev. Adam Goodrich, guest speaker Let your roots grow down into Christ Jesus,…
Pastor John Writes: Recently we opened a letter from 1977 from our former pastor, The Rev. Alan Barnes, who wrote about Friedland’s 200th anniversary in 1975: Whatever the state of the church in 2025, and whatever your own personal health and spiritual life — we who celebrate this Bi-Centennial Anniversary encourage you in the faith.…
For Christ is our peace; in his flesh he has made both into one and has broken down the dividing wall. Ephesians 2:14 Each year on August 13, Moravians throughout the world take time to remember and give thanks for a significant moment in our church’s history, a moment that shaped the spirit and mission…
“Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Revelation 2:10 Pastor John Writes: As we approach July 6, the day commemorated as the martyrdom of John Hus in 1415, it is important for us as Moravians to reflect on his legacy — not only in the foundations of our denomination,…
“So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 Pastor John Writes: The month of June brings the beginning of summer, with its warm days, blooming gardens, and signs of new life. This season is also a…