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Spotlight Graceham Moravian
Church
by Theresa Dardanell
The very popular Photo by Theresa Dardanell which is open to
“Served With Grace” children and adults,
monthly community celebrated its 50
th
meal is what most people anniversary in
know about Graceham 2016. In addition
Moravian Church, but it to performances at
is only part of their very Graceham Moravian
extensive ministry. Held on and other churches,
the first Monday of every they have performed
month, this free dinner is a at St. Catherine’s and
social event that brings the in various states over
community together, while the years.
providing a nourishing Graceham
meal. What you might not Moravian was
know is that some of the Pastor Sue Koenig (second from right) is shown with members of the Graceham Moravian Church. founded in 1758.
food that is served during The original wood
the dinner is grown in the garden building was replaced in 1791,
that is located on church property. meets on Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. Ministry. Along with the turkey and and the new sanctuary was added
Members of the Garden Ministry to pray for those struggling with fried oysters, diners enjoy stuffing, in 1822. Additional wings were
grow potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, addiction, as well as their families mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans built over the years, with the latest
squash, and other vegetables. Surplus and those providing services, and they sauerkraut, coleslaw, cranberry addition in 1989. There are currently
vegetables are donated to the local pray for a solution to end the crisis. sauce, rolls, cake, and beverages. about 250 members who are part
food bank. There is a Prayer Shawl Ministry and Peanut butter balls made by the of the worldwide Moravian church.
“Served With Grace” is only a Prayer Chain Ministry. Worship Women’s Fellowship Group, as Their mottos are “Our Lamb Has
one of the many local community leadership at St. Catherine’s is well as crafts and baked goods, are Conquered, Let Us Follow Him” and
outreach programs. They participate provided several times a year. available for sale. Other fundraisers “In Essentials, Unity; In Non-essentials,
in the Thurmont Ministerium’s Community outreach is not include a Valentine’s dinner in Liberty; In All Things, Love.”
summer lunch program for children limited to local organizations. The February, cake auction in August, Everyone is invited to join the
and Christmas Gift Program; congregation supports the Sowers’ yard sale at the church during Sunday worship services, which are
organize and host the annual school Family Mission work in Honduras; Colorfest, and the senior citizen’s held at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.,
supply drive for students in the their work includes feeding centers Christmas dinner in December. September through May. There is
Catoctin feeder district; and support for children, training for pastors, Christian education takes place a 9:15 a.m. service in June, July,
the Thurmont Food Bank, Religious and building hospitals. Shoe boxes throughout the year. Classes for and August. The church is located
Coalition for Emergency Human and backpacks full of essential items adults and children are provided at 8231A Rocky Ridge Road in
Needs, Seton Center, Safe and Sane, donated by church members are by a dedicated staff of teachers and Thurmont.
Hospice, and Catoctin Community assembled by the Christian Education assistants at 9:15 a.m. on Sundays, Visit www.gracehammoravian.
Medical Fund. Committee and sent to children in from September through May. In org or call 301-271-2379 for more
“Angie’s On The Bend” is a Honduras. The annual youth mission June, July, and August, children information.
housing ministry for women who trip is an opportunity for the young attend Summerfest during the 9:15
have experienced homelessness or members of the congregation to a.m. worship service. Children who
who are in need of safe, affordable travel to other areas of the country are members of the congregation
housing. The Women’s Fellowship and provide services, including have the opportunity to attend
Group at Graceham Moravian exterior painting, building new retreats and camps at the Hope
Church makes Valentines to porches and wheelchair ramps, and Conference and Renewal Center
send to shut-ins and the elderly, roofing. The church also supports in Hope, New Jersey. An annual
creates ornaments at Christmas the work of the Moravian Church’s silent auction provides half of the
for nursing home residents, and Interprovincial Board of World registration cost for each child.
visits St. Catherine’s nursing home Mission through monetary and in- Children in the community are
to lead games and social activities. kind gifts, as well as participation in invited to participate in vacation
301-271-2247
The Garden Ministry also grows mission trips. Bible school, where they rotate
sunflowers, zinnias, and perennials, Fundraising helps to support all through stations and enjoy games,
which are then given to members of the many outreach programs. The crafts, music, stories, and snacks.
and friends who are confined to their popular Turkey and Oyster dinners The Music Ministry is very busy.
French Manicure
homes. Youth members also visit are held every March and October. The different groups alternate to $15 French Manicure
and deliver flowers to nursing home Over two days, between 750 and provide joyful music during the
$12
residents. 1,300 family-style meals are served. services. There is a Children’s Choir, Special runs through June 2018
Prayer, of course, is an important Some of the dinners are prepared for a Hosanna Choir, and a Praise Team. 13 Water Street in Thurmont
13 Water Street in Thurmont
ministry. An Opioid Prayer Group home delivery by the Caring Team The “Bells of Grace” handbell choir,
