Moravian Ministries Foundation Updates
Reality Check
It’s that time of year. The leaves are turning, the air is cooling, and we’re talking about financial stewardship in our churches. I’ve been a part of many debates about that word: stewardship. What does it mean? How do we respond to it? Is “generosity” . . .
Personal Essentials Pantry: A Beacon of Hope for Families in Need
For over 18 years, the Personal Essentials Pantry (PEPA) has served as a beacon of hope for many families facing financial hardship, providing essential personal hygiene and cleaning products to those in need. Through an MMFA grant of $2,000 provided from the Healing & Health . . .
WHAT is Your Plan? Simple Steps to Estate Planning and Legacy Building
October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month. MMFA is here to help you with your plans! Recently, I had the opportunity to worship with Christ Moravian Church in Winston-Salem. The Rev. Reed Lawson and the Board had arranged for members to share different points about . . .
Stewardship Spotlight: New Hope Moravian Church
It’s MMFA’s joy to shine light on the ways our communities of faith are living as faithful and generous stewards. This month we’re featuring New Hope Moravian Church in Newton, NC, and their service with Ashure Ministries. Members Tom and Margaret Schultz share, “Ashure . . .
An Invitation to Serve
The Grant Advisory Committee (GAC) is a critical component of MMFA’s granting process as it objectively evaluates all grant applications and collaboratively makes well-informed funding recommendations to the MMFA Board. Each Grant Advisory Committee member serves a four-year term; once a year the team receives . . .
Warning: This Could Happen to You or Your Church!
Fraud is on the rise. Earlier this year, MMFA had five checks stolen from the blue postal service box outside our office. The MMFA Investigative Team (Laura, Libby, Hanna, and Valerie) determined the actual chain of events. Criminals steal, make copies of the . . .
