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Great Kills Moravian Church
The Herald
July/August 2019
2019 Volume 7
This past week I had the opportunity to gather with over 400 women from across the worldwide Mo-
ravian Unity at the 13th Moravian Women's Conference. The singing and sharing were powerful and
moving. There were more young women involved in participation and leadership than before due to
scholarships received and a special emphasis on imagining what it means to be a “church lady” in
today’s world. Among those gathered were teachers, medical professionals, students, executives,
caregivers, lawyers, entrepreneurs, pastors, mothers, sisters, aunties, daughters, and grandmoth-
ers. We were encouraged by keynote speaker Sarah Bessy to be fearless that by even faith the size
of a mustard seed we will experience God’s power to “move mountains” – to do more than we think
possible. This year’s conference theme was taken from the same verse that our Great Kills Elders
read in unison at the close of each meeting taken from Ephesians 3:20 “Glory to God, who is able to
do far beyond all we could ask or imagine by his power at work within us.”
I pray that the Holy Spirit be unleashed not only among the women of our church but within all our
congregations as Peter preached at the awakening of the church saying, “In the last days, God de-
clares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon every kind of people: Your sons will prophesy, also your
daughters; Your young men will see visions, your old men dream dreams. When the time comes, I’ll
pour out my Spirit on those who serve me, men and women both, and they’ll prophesy” (Acts 2: 12-
22).
It may be summertime but our church in Great Kills is alive with the movement of the Holy Spirit. We
have opportunity to be “unleashed” in the service of Christ through Vacation Bible School, a mission
update from Moravian missionaries Phil and Eunice Raiford, and a fellowship BBQ. An Infant Bap-
tism provides us all with an opportunity to remember our own welcoming into Christ’s body and- with
waters fresh- being called to serve as Christ’s disciples in and ever-changing world. We will “roll up
our sleeves” in August and reach out with God’s loving kindness through our Staten Island Moravian
clothing distribution (dates and times). We continue to call upon each person no matter age or gen-
der to live out their faith and share the love of God through our commitment to Christ’s ministry and
mission in Great Kills Moravian Church. Let us rejoice as the power of the Holy Spirit is being
“unleashed” among us and our congregation.
In Christ,
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Ministries and Fellowship
Bible Study and bagged lunch Summer Tai Chi with Sensei
Mike Poole
Congratulations
Study the entire Bible, from
Genesis to Revelation.
Bring a lunch and join us Tai Chi will be held on Monday’s. To Robert Bailey on
following worship in fellow-
Classes are 1 hour. Fee is pay as you
ship hall. This year we will receiving a $500
are able.
continue our reading with a focus on the
writings of the Early Church and the Monday Class Schedule: scholarship from the
New Testament.
9:30am-10:30am = Beginner Tai Chi Staten Island Council of
Book Study/Aging Gracefully will
resume in the Fall. 6:30pm-7:30pm = Sun 73 Form Churches
(Intermediate Tai Chi form)
Choir will resume in September.
Sunday School will meet on Septem-
ber 15th at 9am.
Wellness at Great Kills Moravian
Gentle/Chair-supported Yoga Yoga with Gen Giles
Wednesdays 9:30am-10:30am Wednesdays 7:00pm, $5.00. Please bring
Pastor Tracy will lead a flowing yoga class to your mat for this beginner/ intermediate
get the day started! class.
Donations received go to GKMC.
Free Adult Classes at the Great Kills Public Library
Tai Chi on Mondays The library offers free classes and events for adults:
Sensei Mike Poole, www.earthandcup.com Quilting, Adult Coloring, Adult Crafts, Afternoon Movies,
See above for class schedule. Knitting & Crocheting Club. Anyone interested can call
(718) 984-6670 or visit the library.
Community Outreaches
July 20th, Join us for a community dinner BBQ from 4pm-6:30pm at Vanderbilt Moravian
Church, please contact Paula Presutti, (347) 993-1769 if you would like to help.
August 17th, 4pm-6:30pm at Vanderbilt Moravian Church is the next community dinner,
please contact Paula Presutti, (347) 993-1769 if you would like to help.
Food Pantry
Calvary Assembly of God, located at 4055 Richmond Avenue is offering a Food Pantry, open to all.
Sunday’s from 2pm-4pm.
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Church Business Ministries and Events
The church office will be closed on July
GKMC VBS “Destination Mars”
4th, in observance of Independence Day. July 22-26, 2019
Cost is $35 per child entering grades K-6th in
September. Deadline to register is July 16.
Elder News: Contact the church office or visit our website for
The Elder for July is Laura Hepworth. additional information.
Elders will rotate responsibilities in August. Week
of August 4th, is Ariana Sanchez. Week of Au- Staten Island Moravian Churches
gust 11th, all Elders. Week of August 18th, is Jim Clothing Drive
Jimenez. Week of August 25th, TBD.
Volunteers are needed for the clothing distribution,
The Elders welcome participants of all ages to held at P.S 18 on August 22-24th. Schedule is as
share in worship leadership serving as: greeters, follows: August 22, set up 11am-4pm. Clothing dis-
ushers, scripture readers, choir and special mu- tribution August 23rd 10am-4pm and August 24th
sic and candle lighters (as needed). 10am-1pm.
Eastern District workshop, “Be the Church” will
be held September 7th at CHMC in anticipation Moravian Day with the Staten Island
of a church wide “Moravian Day of Service.” Yankees
Use of the building is restricted July 22-26 due to Sunday, August 11th 4pm
the running of our VBS program. Richmond County Ballpark
Baptism for Nolan Timari scheduled for July 21. Staten Island Yankees vs. Brooklyn Cyclones
Cost is $20.00 per person, includes ticket and
A celebration of cake and gatherings will follow in
$10.00 food coupon.
fellowship hall.
Contact NDMC 718-351-0090 for tickets.
First day of Sunday School is September 15th.
University Hospice is recruiting those interested
in becoming a hospice volunteer. Volunteers are
Trustee News:
needed in various area such as visiting patients in
their homes, nursing facilities, the Addeo Hospice
Trustee for July, Michael Crea.
Residence or the hospital. Volunteers are also an
Trustee for August, Nancy Burri. essential part of the office. If you are interested,
contact 718-226-6458, next training begins July 27th
Treasurer/Bookkeeper Report for May at 78 Meisner Avenue.
Total Income: $ 4,258.34
(offerings, building usage, church events) Staten Island Moravian Picnic
Total Expenses: $ 13,127.03 Saturday, September 8th 1-4pm at New Dorp Mora-
Difference: -$8,868.80 vian Church. Please sign up or call church office to
register.
If you wish to reserve space in our facility for your
event and/or ministry please see the Church Office
for a Building Use application. The Boards must ap- The Moravian Historical Society is Hiring!
prove any new request. The Moravian Historical Society in Nazareth, PA is
seeking a Development Manager to plan, organize,
implement, and promote the Museum’s events and
John Hus Festival
programs. This position is part-time (20-25 hours/
Metro area churches will gather for the annual John
week) Monday—Friday, with occasional weekend
Hus Festival held on Sunday, July 14th at 10am,
and evening hours. To learn more visit:
John Hus Moravian Church - 153 Ocean Avenue,
www.moravianhistory.org or contact
Brooklyn , NY 11225.
sellis@moravianhistory.org.
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July/August Worship Team July Celebrations
G R E A T K I L L S M O R A V I A N Elder for July: Laura Hepworth
CHURCH Birthdays:
Elders will splits responsibilities for
62 Hillside Terrace 7/3 Deborah Koop
August
Staten Island, New York 10308 7/4 Daniela Korbeci
Trustee for July: Michael Crea Camryn Lodato
Phone: 718-317-7788 Trustee for August: Nancy Burri 7/5 Harold Erwood
Fax: 718-356-2826 7/8 Michelle Prall
Usher Schedule:
Email: pastor@greatkillsmoravian.org 7/9 Nancy Doran
7/7: Angela Jordan & Claudia McGloin
Email: office@greatkillsmoravian.org 7/13 Janice Hermansen
7/14: Barbara Feltus & Laura Hepworth
*Office: Mon- Thurs 9am - 1pm Rocco DelGiudice
7/21: Jim Jimenez & Claudia McGloin
(*office hours subject to change) 7/14 Lauren Crea
7/28: Bonnie Crea & Barbara Feltus
Charles Montanti
8/4: Jim Jimenez & Laura Hepworth
7/16 Jake Clifford
"In essentials, 8/11: Barbara Feltus & Claudia McGoin
7/18 Nancy Walker
unity; 8/18: Jim Jimenez & Laura Hepworth
7/20 Melissa Hertman
in non-essentials, 8/25: Michael Crea & Barbara Feltus 7/27 Vanessa D’Avino
liberty;
Prayers for: Caddy Family, Adam, Des- Anniversaries
in all things, love." mond Benimoff, Bilbao Family, Joseph Buff-
cusco, Meredith Cernek, Cascio Family, Pete 7/13 Muriel & Stan Timari
Website: Chiaracane, Christopher, Darby, Diane, Tom 7/15 Robin & Rocco DelGiu-
www.greatkillsmoravian.org Emery, Jason, Jen, Diane Gibbons, Bill & dice
Sue Glynn, Henry, Jackie, Janice, Kathy, 7/25 Peace & Zakariah Ali
We are also on: Kelly, Linda, Giulianna LaHara, Tim Langell, 7/26 Nancy & James Burri
Juliana Walker-MacPhail, Chris Malchiodi,
Facebook, Google+, Susan Matthew, Donna Miceli, Donna Mon-
Google Reviews, and Yelp. tanti, Claudia Morrison, Edith Nasta, Peter,
Mary Petrocelli, Jack Pryor, Ann Ryan, Sam
and all Caretakers, Catherine and Douglas
A Christian Church serving Staten Island since 1886 Scannapieco, Rosemarie, Tara, David Wein-
lick. (Use the Praise & Prayer Request
cards to add or remove names. A
monthly update is helpful to keep our
list current and to ensure the name
does not get removed.)
August Celebrations
Cooling Centers…
When the heat index is predicted to be
Birthdays:
dangerously high, New York City opens 8/3 Lily Price
cooling centers in air-conditioned facili- 2019 Great Kills Moravian Church 8/14 James Burri
ties to offer people relief from the heat. 8/21 Gail Coury
Sites where cooling centers are lo- Blessed is anyone who endures temp- 8/25 Besnik Korbeci
cated include: Libraries, Community tation. Such a one has stood the test 8/26 Parker Crea
centers, Senior centers, NYCHA fa- and will receive the crown of life that 8/28 Thomas Pisano, Jr.
cilities the Lord has promised to those who 8/30 Zachary Koop
love him. James 1:12 8/31 Ethel Ducey
You should use a cooling center during
a heat wave if you have no access to a The Herald Newsletter Anniversaries:
cool environment, and particularly if 8/4 Georgine & Guy Norbury
you are at risk for heat-related illness. All news, articles, and church infor- 8/5 Mathilde & Luis Guiterrez
mation for the newsletter must be in 8/7 Diane & Gary Hansen
Cooling center facilities are managed
to the Church office by the 15th of 8/21 Pastor Tracy Pryor &
by New York City Agency partners,
who determine each site's hours of op- the month. Michael Poole
eration and level(s) of accessibility. For If you would like The Herald 8/24 Leslie & Vincent Bruzz-
more information, contact a facility di- emailed to you, send an email to: ese
rectly. office@greatkillsmoravian.org
July 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 9:30am Tai Chi 2 3 4 Independence Day 5 6
6:30pm Sun 73 9:30am Gentle Chair Office Closed 9:30am Craft
8:00pm Gamblers Yoga Group
Anon 7pm Yoga w/ Gen
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
11am Worship No Tai Chi Classes No Gentle Chair Yoga 6:30pm Craft Group 9:30am Craft
8pm Gamblers 7pm Yoga w/ Gen Group
Anon
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
11am Worship- 9:30am Tai Chi 9:30am Gentle Chair 6:30pm Craft Group 9:30am Craft 4:00pm Community
Holy Communion 6:30pm Sun 73 Yoga Group Dinner @ VMC
8:00pm Gamblers 7pm Yoga w/ Gen
Anon
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
11am Worship GKMC VBS GKMC VBS GKMC VBS GKMC VBS GKMC VBS
8pm Gamblers 6:30pm Craft Group
Anon
28 29 30 31
11am Worship 9:30am Tai Chi 9:30am Gentle Chair
12pm July Birthday 6:30pm Sun 73 Yoga
Fellowship 8:00pm Gamblers 7pm Yoga w/ Gen
Anon
August 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
greatkillsmoravian.org 1 2 3
Facebook 6:30pm Craft 9:30am Craft
Google+ Group Group
Google Reviews
4 5 6 7 8 8 10
11am Worship Service 9:30am Tai Chi 9:30am Gentle Chair 6:30pm Craft 9:30am Craft
6:30pm Sun 73 Yoga Group Group
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
11am Worship Service- 9:30am Tai Chi Festival for 9:30am Gentle Chair 6:30pm Craft 9:30am Craft 4pm Community
Holy Communion 6:30pm Sun 73 Spiritual Re- Yoga Group Group Dinner BBQ
4pm Moravian Day @ SI 8:00pm Gamblers newal 7pm Yoga w/ Gen
Yankees Anon
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
11am Worship Service 9:30am Tai Chi 9:30am Gentle Chair Clothing Distribu- Clothing Distri- Clothing Distribu-
6:30pm Sun 73 Yoga tion set up 11-4 @ bution 10-4 PS tion 10-4 PS 18
8:00pm Gamblers 7pm Yoga w/ Gen PS 18 18
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
11am Worship Service– 9:30am Tai Chi 9:30am Gentle Chair 6:30pm Craft 9:30am Craft
Joyful Noise Offering for 6:30pm Sun 73 Yoga Group Group
Camp Hope 8:00pm Gamblers 7pm Yoga w/ Gen
AnonStaten Island, N Y 10308
62 Hillside Terrace
Great Kills Moravian Church
Great Kills Moravian Church Worship Service for July and August
July 7-Favorite Hymns
Isaiah 66:10-14;Psalm 66:1-9; Galatians 6:(1-6),7-16; Luke 10:1-11,16-20
July 14-Holy Communion
Deuteronomy 30:9-14; Psalm 25:1-10; Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37
July 21-Baptism
Genesis 18:1-10a; Psalm 15; Colossians 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42
July 28-Birthday Fellowship
Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:6-15,(16-19); Luke 11:1-13
August 4
Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14, 2:18-23; Psalm 49:1-12; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
August 11 “Equipping the Saints” Holy Communion for Festival of August 13
Genesis 15:1-6; Psalm 33:12-22; Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16; Luke 12:32-40
August 18
Jeremiah 23:23-29; Psalm 82; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56
August 25—Birthday Fellowship
Isaiah 58:9b-14; Psalm 103:1-8; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17You can also read
