Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall laud your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. Psalm 154:3-4 Pastor John Writes: What does it mean for a church to celebrate 250 years of ministry? Friedland traces its beginnings to around the start of…
DetailsFriedland Moravian Church 250th Anniversary 1775 – 2025 Pastor John Writes: Friedland is very blessed to have our 250th anniversary right around the corner. We have multiple activities planned throughout this year in celebration of this wonderful event. Please join us as you are able for the following activities to help us celebrate. Sunday,…
DetailsBy the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return. Genesis 3:19 All go to the same place; all come from dust, and to dust all return. Ecclesiastes 3:20 Pastor John…
DetailsWe love because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19 Pastor John Writes: February is often associated with love — cards, chocolates, and other gifts fill the month as we celebrate Valentine’s Day. Yet, our scriptures remind us that love goes far beyond romantic gestures. In fact, the very foundation of love is…
DetailsFor everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 Pastor John Writes: As one year ends, and as another year begins, people tend to look back and look ahead. Every year, I hear people talk about the highlights and important moments of the year gone by, and I hear…
DetailsWhen the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.’ So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. Luke 2:15-16 …
DetailsDo not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16 Pastor John Writes: The Friedland congregation, and our community, have responded with a tremendous outpouring of support for those affected by Hurricane Helene. The impact of Helene has devastated much of western NC, along…
DetailsNow faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 Pastor John Writes: Many people view faith as an abstract, elusive force — something we try to grasp but never fully comprehend. Yet, in Hebrews 11:1, we are given a different, more meaningful insight into its…
DetailsRejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard…
DetailsThey walked with God in peace and love but failed with one another; while sternly for the faith they strove, brother fell out with brother. But He in whom they put their trust, who knew their frames, that they were dust, with pity healed their weakness. “They Walked with God” Hymn 396, Moravian…
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