2009 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 2009. May the Holy Spirit guide us with these words.

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CONGREGATIONAL WATCHWORD
"He is mindful of his covenant forever, of the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations." Psalm 105:8

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WATCHWORD
"In Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority."  Colossians 2:9,10(NIV)

BOARD OF ELDERS WATCHWORD

JOSHUA CORE TEAM WATCHWORD
"So the women left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples."  Matthew 28:8

SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES WATCHWORD
"Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others."  Philippians 2:4

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE WATCHWORD
"God alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken."  Psalm 62:6

CHOIR WATCHWORD
"Paul wrote:  I can do all things through him who strengthens me."  Philippians 4:13

CRAFTERS MINISTERS WATCHWORD
"In my wrath I struck you down, but in my favor I have had mercy on you."  Isaiah 60:10