Category Archives: Thoughts for the Day

Inspirational thoughts posted randomly by members and friends of Fries Memorial Moravian Church.

Spotlight on a Favorite Christmas Carol

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Fries Church

James Montgomery was a Scottish poet heavily influenced by the Moravians.   His popularity as a hymnist trails only Isaac Watts and Charles Wesley. One of Montgomery’s best-loved hymns is a Christmas Carol, “Angels from the Realms of Glory.”  Follow this … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts Inspired by an Old Scrapbook

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Fries Church

Today, the Rev. Dr. Neil Routh will join you at Fries at 5:00. My little contribution I offer here, alone. It was inspired by my finding the picture which heads this article. The Pastor Since the beginning of the pandemic, I … Continue reading →

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Meditation on John 10:1-30 with Video

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Fries Church

The video version of this meditation can be found here. In John 10 Jesus identifies himself with God. In verse 30 he says, “I and my Father are one.” Twice Jesus identifies himself as “The Shepherd,” or as “The Good Shepherd.” … Continue reading →

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Quick Study: John 10 and Psalm 23

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Fries Church

Don’t forget to join us for Zoom Worship at 5:00 p.m. Follow this link. After the Zoom Meeting I will post my video Meditation with a text. Have a wonderful Sabbath! Read John 10:1-30 here.  The assigned lesson is John 10:1-10, but … Continue reading →

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A Note about Zoom Worship and a Video from the Pastor

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Fries Church

Michael Westmoreland and our choir have worked hard to prepare a special worship service via Zoom meeting for 5:00 p.m. today. If you want to attend, contact our host Margaret Couch via email (our members should have her address) and … Continue reading →

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