2008 Watchwords - W.S.M.C.

First published in 1731 in Saxony, watchwords grew out of a spiritual renewal of the Moravian Church (Unitas Fratrum) that dates back to August 13, 1727. In those days, Count Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf handed out a Losung, or "watchword," for the next day to each member of the Moravian congregation at Herrnhut, Saxony (now Germany). Thereafter one or more persons in the congregation went daily to each of the thirty-two houses in Herrnhut to bring them the watchword for the day.

Today each ministry of the church annually selects a Watchword as guidance through the upcoming year. Here are the Watchwords selected for the year 2008. May the Holy Spirit guide us with these words.

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CONGREGATIONAL WATCHWORD
"You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you still them." Psalm 89:9

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WATCHWORD
"You shall love your neighbor as yourself; I am the Lord." Leviticus 19:18

BOARD OF ELDERS WATCHWORD
"Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good." Isaiah 55:2

BAY MISSION SOCIETY WATCHWORD
"Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord." Romans 12:11

SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES WATCHWORD
"I will grant peace in the land, and you shall lie down, and no one shall make you afraid." Leviticus 26:6

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE WATCHWORD
Jesus said to the disciples, “When I sent you out without a purse, bag, or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “No, not a thing.” Luke 22:35

CRADLE ROLL WATCHWORD
"You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me with honor." Psalm 73:24

CRAFTERS MINISTERS WATCHWORD
"Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor." Romans 15:2