Moravian Board of World Mission
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Building relationships through Mission Outreach and Mission Engagement to be faithful to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.
Merry Christmas from the BWM! 🎄 The photos are silly, but the message is sincere... We wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year.
Special thanks to Mike Riess at the IBOC for humoring us by taking some extra time during our staff picture session to shoot "Christmas card" photos.
Special thanks to Mike Riess at the IBOC for humoring us by taking some extra time during our staff picture session to shoot "Christmas card" photos.
December 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Merry Christmas from the BWM! 🎄 The photos are silly, but the message is sincere... We wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year.
Special thanks to Mike Riess at the IBOC for humoring us by taking some extra time during our staff picture session to shoot "Christmas card" photos.
Special thanks to Mike Riess at the IBOC for humoring us by taking some extra time during our staff picture session to shoot "Christmas card" photos.
Today, we arrive at the final day of Advent. At the BWM, our work is guided by the Great Commandment: Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind... Love your neighbor as yourself." Thank you for joining us as we reflected on the year past. Merry Christmas!
Advent Calendar 🌟 Wed, Dec 24
Advent Calendar 🌟 Wed, Dec 24
December 24, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Today, we arrive at the final day of Advent. At the BWM, our work is guided by the Great Commandment: Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind... Love your neighbor as yourself." Thank you for joining us as we reflected on the year past. Merry Christmas!
Advent Calendar 🌟 Wed, Dec 24
Advent Calendar 🌟 Wed, Dec 24
In April, the BWM entered into a covenant partnership with the Moravian Church in Zambia, our newest global partner. These covenants show how people of diverse backgrounds can be held together by God in unity. It’s our witness, and it’s an incredible gift.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Tues, Dec 23
Advent Calendar 🌟 Tues, Dec 23
December 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
In April, the BWM entered into a covenant partnership with the Moravian Church in Zambia, our newest global partner. These covenants show how people of diverse backgrounds can be held together by God in unity. It’s our witness, and it’s an incredible gift.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Tues, Dec 23
Advent Calendar 🌟 Tues, Dec 23
This week, we light the candle of love. Over these final few days of Advent, we will celebrate the light of love through our shared ministry.
And all God's children say: We thank God for those who show love.
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Monday, December 22nd
And all God's children say: We thank God for those who show love.
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Monday, December 22nd
December 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This week, we light the candle of love. Over these final few days of Advent, we will celebrate the light of love through our shared ministry.
And all God's children say: We thank God for those who show love.
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Monday, December 22nd
And all God's children say: We thank God for those who show love.
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Monday, December 22nd
In January, the Moravian Church in Nicaragua held a joint synod, which was the culmination of years of dedicated work by a commission focused on achieving reconciliation within the church after a period of division. For many, the Synod was an answered prayer.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Sat, Dec 20
Advent Calendar 🌟 Sat, Dec 20
December 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
In January, the Moravian Church in Nicaragua held a joint synod, which was the culmination of years of dedicated work by a commission focused on achieving reconciliation within the church after a period of division. For many, the Synod was an answered prayer.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Sat, Dec 20
Advent Calendar 🌟 Sat, Dec 20
This summer, the BWM was blessed to work with interns Emmaleigh and Hilda, who joined us at camps and convos and also supported our ministry behind the scenes. It was a joy to see them develop leadership skills and grow in faith!
Advent Calendar 🌟 Fri, Dec 19
Advent Calendar 🌟 Fri, Dec 19
December 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
This summer, the BWM was blessed to work with interns Emmaleigh and Hilda, who joined us at camps and convos and also supported our ministry behind the scenes. It was a joy to see them develop leadership skills and grow in faith!
Advent Calendar 🌟 Fri, Dec 19
Advent Calendar 🌟 Fri, Dec 19
In September, a shipment of donated medical supplies crossed land and sea to reach the Ahuas Clinic. From beds to basic items, each piece of equipment represents lives saved. The administrator, Alex, expressed his amazement and gratitude as the supplies were unloaded.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Thur, Dec 18
Advent Calendar 🌟 Thur, Dec 18
December 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
In September, a shipment of donated medical supplies crossed land and sea to reach the Ahuas Clinic. From beds to basic items, each piece of equipment represents lives saved. The administrator, Alex, expressed his amazement and gratitude as the supplies were unloaded.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Thur, Dec 18
Advent Calendar 🌟 Thur, Dec 18
This fall, 21 BWM supporters collectively biked 1360 miles in a single day to raise funds for an “Until He Comes” fund to be invested for 100 years. The cyclists demonstrated our commitment to be joyfully engaged in Christ’s mission now and every day until He comes.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Wed, Dec 17
Advent Calendar 🌟 Wed, Dec 17
December 18, 2025 at 1:38 AM
This fall, 21 BWM supporters collectively biked 1360 miles in a single day to raise funds for an “Until He Comes” fund to be invested for 100 years. The cyclists demonstrated our commitment to be joyfully engaged in Christ’s mission now and every day until He comes.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Wed, Dec 17
Advent Calendar 🌟 Wed, Dec 17
This spring, 30+ volunteers gathered at Mt. Morris Camp in Wisconsin for our BWM service camp. We repainted the barn, repaired the playset, built a new storage shed, and much more. Thanks to the positivity of our volunteers, it was a week of truly joyful service.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Tues, Dec 16
Advent Calendar 🌟 Tues, Dec 16
December 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
This spring, 30+ volunteers gathered at Mt. Morris Camp in Wisconsin for our BWM service camp. We repainted the barn, repaired the playset, built a new storage shed, and much more. Thanks to the positivity of our volunteers, it was a week of truly joyful service.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Tues, Dec 16
Advent Calendar 🌟 Tues, Dec 16
On this third week of Advent, we light the candle of joy. Over the next week, we will celebrate the light of joy through our shared ministry.
And all God's children say: We thank God for those who bring joy.
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Monday, December 15th
And all God's children say: We thank God for those who bring joy.
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Monday, December 15th
December 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
On this third week of Advent, we light the candle of joy. Over the next week, we will celebrate the light of joy through our shared ministry.
And all God's children say: We thank God for those who bring joy.
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Monday, December 15th
And all God's children say: We thank God for those who bring joy.
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Monday, December 15th
In October, Star Mountain Rehabilitation Center celebrated Palestinian Heritage Day. Children wore traditional clothing, sang folk songs, and danced. The director shared, “Culture gives us a sense of belonging and makes us feel safe.”
Advent Calendar 🌟 Sat, Dec 13
Advent Calendar 🌟 Sat, Dec 13
December 14, 2025 at 12:06 AM
In October, Star Mountain Rehabilitation Center celebrated Palestinian Heritage Day. Children wore traditional clothing, sang folk songs, and danced. The director shared, “Culture gives us a sense of belonging and makes us feel safe.”
Advent Calendar 🌟 Sat, Dec 13
Advent Calendar 🌟 Sat, Dec 13
After Typhoon Halong hit Alaska, damage from wind and flooding was widespread. Hundreds of people from small villages were evacuated to Bethel and Anchorage, where Moravian facilities like Bethel Moravian Church and the Moravian Seminary helped them find comfort.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Fri, Dec 12
Advent Calendar 🌟 Fri, Dec 12
December 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
After Typhoon Halong hit Alaska, damage from wind and flooding was widespread. Hundreds of people from small villages were evacuated to Bethel and Anchorage, where Moravian facilities like Bethel Moravian Church and the Moravian Seminary helped them find comfort.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Fri, Dec 12
Advent Calendar 🌟 Fri, Dec 12
We are humbled to share that the matching challenge issued by London Moravian Church in Cambridge, Wisconsin, has been met in less than 30 days! Since the challenge was announced, we have received over $30,000 in donations to our Moravian Disaster Response fund.
December 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
We are humbled to share that the matching challenge issued by London Moravian Church in Cambridge, Wisconsin, has been met in less than 30 days! Since the challenge was announced, we have received over $30,000 in donations to our Moravian Disaster Response fund.
Soon after Hurricane Helene hit NC, a group from Clemmons Moravian adopted a flooded home. With support from MDR, a rebuild was finished this summer. A house blessing was held and Phyllis, the home’s resident, was moved to tears as she finally relaxed in her new home.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Thur, Dec 11
Advent Calendar 🌟 Thur, Dec 11
December 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Soon after Hurricane Helene hit NC, a group from Clemmons Moravian adopted a flooded home. With support from MDR, a rebuild was finished this summer. A house blessing was held and Phyllis, the home’s resident, was moved to tears as she finally relaxed in her new home.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Thur, Dec 11
Advent Calendar 🌟 Thur, Dec 11
Following an earthquake in March, our disaster response fund provided essentials to 500 families in Myanmar, like rice, eggs, and cooking oil. Brother Tin shared, "These items have offered a sense of comfort to families struggling in the aftermath of this disaster."
Advent Calendar 🌟 Wed, Dec 10
Advent Calendar 🌟 Wed, Dec 10
December 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Following an earthquake in March, our disaster response fund provided essentials to 500 families in Myanmar, like rice, eggs, and cooking oil. Brother Tin shared, "These items have offered a sense of comfort to families struggling in the aftermath of this disaster."
Advent Calendar 🌟 Wed, Dec 10
Advent Calendar 🌟 Wed, Dec 10
In Ukraine, BWM-sponsored teachers are giving children a safe place to learn and grow in a tumultuous environment. A teacher shared, "There was an attack at night... You came to school emotionally and physically tired, but the world changed at school."
Advent Calendar 🌟 Tues, Dec 9
Advent Calendar 🌟 Tues, Dec 9
December 9, 2025 at 9:51 PM
In Ukraine, BWM-sponsored teachers are giving children a safe place to learn and grow in a tumultuous environment. A teacher shared, "There was an attack at night... You came to school emotionally and physically tired, but the world changed at school."
Advent Calendar 🌟 Tues, Dec 9
Advent Calendar 🌟 Tues, Dec 9
In Ngiehun, Sierra Leone, there was no school for female students, so girls had to leave their village to be educated. Away from home, they were vulnerable to abuse. With the establishment of a coed Moravian School, children are now learning and thriving close to home.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Mon, Dec 8
Advent Calendar 🌟 Mon, Dec 8
December 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
In Ngiehun, Sierra Leone, there was no school for female students, so girls had to leave their village to be educated. Away from home, they were vulnerable to abuse. With the establishment of a coed Moravian School, children are now learning and thriving close to home.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Mon, Dec 8
Advent Calendar 🌟 Mon, Dec 8
On this second Sunday of Advent, we light the candle of peace. Over the next week, we will celebrate the light of peace through our shared ministry. And all God's children say: We thank God for the peace that rises up in us.
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Sunday, December 7th
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Sunday, December 7th
December 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
On this second Sunday of Advent, we light the candle of peace. Over the next week, we will celebrate the light of peace through our shared ministry. And all God's children say: We thank God for the peace that rises up in us.
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Sunday, December 7th
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Sunday, December 7th
Will Cuthbert traveled from Costa Rica to the BWM’s Resources Conference in 2022, which brought together Moravian leaders from around the Spanish-speaking world. Since then, Will has been hosting a Bible study and now represents the BWM at events in Latin America.
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Sat, Dec 6
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Sat, Dec 6
December 7, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Will Cuthbert traveled from Costa Rica to the BWM’s Resources Conference in 2022, which brought together Moravian leaders from around the Spanish-speaking world. Since then, Will has been hosting a Bible study and now represents the BWM at events in Latin America.
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Sat, Dec 6
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Sat, Dec 6
After Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica, London Moravian Church in Cambridge, WI, launched a $30,000 matching challenge for relief efforts. This small congregation has not drawn from its investment fund in eight years, yet felt called to act in this moment of great need.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Fri, Dec 5
Advent Calendar 🌟 Fri, Dec 5
December 6, 2025 at 2:28 AM
After Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica, London Moravian Church in Cambridge, WI, launched a $30,000 matching challenge for relief efforts. This small congregation has not drawn from its investment fund in eight years, yet felt called to act in this moment of great need.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Fri, Dec 5
Advent Calendar 🌟 Fri, Dec 5
The BWM has received a second, more detailed report from the Provincial Board of the Moravian Church, Jamaica and Cayman Islands Province (MCJCI) about the needs following Hurricane Melissa. The extent of the destruction is becoming clearer as assessments are conducted in more communities.
December 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The BWM has received a second, more detailed report from the Provincial Board of the Moravian Church, Jamaica and Cayman Islands Province (MCJCI) about the needs following Hurricane Melissa. The extent of the destruction is becoming clearer as assessments are conducted in more communities.
Jamaica was devastated by Hurricane Melissa. The Provincial Board shared an estimated $1.6 million in damage to church property. In the same report, they shared a recovery plan and titled the first step, "Community Healing and Thanksgiving." What incredible hope.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Thurs, Dec 4
Advent Calendar 🌟 Thurs, Dec 4
December 5, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Jamaica was devastated by Hurricane Melissa. The Provincial Board shared an estimated $1.6 million in damage to church property. In the same report, they shared a recovery plan and titled the first step, "Community Healing and Thanksgiving." What incredible hope.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Thurs, Dec 4
Advent Calendar 🌟 Thurs, Dec 4
Brazil is one of the newest Moravian areas. Since their founding, community outreach has been a priority. Already, they lead women’s ministry; provide meals for those in need; and are engaged with a drug rehab center, offering worship, meals, clothing, & Bibles.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Wed, Dec 3
Advent Calendar 🌟 Wed, Dec 3
December 4, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Brazil is one of the newest Moravian areas. Since their founding, community outreach has been a priority. Already, they lead women’s ministry; provide meals for those in need; and are engaged with a drug rehab center, offering worship, meals, clothing, & Bibles.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Wed, Dec 3
Advent Calendar 🌟 Wed, Dec 3
This summer, BWM sponsored 40 exchange campers, who built relationships across cultures and explored what it means to serve faithfully in their communities and beyond. They remind us that our future is bright, rooted in the faith and curiosity of youth eager to serve.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Tues, Dec 2
Advent Calendar 🌟 Tues, Dec 2
December 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
This summer, BWM sponsored 40 exchange campers, who built relationships across cultures and explored what it means to serve faithfully in their communities and beyond. They remind us that our future is bright, rooted in the faith and curiosity of youth eager to serve.
Advent Calendar 🌟 Tues, Dec 2
Advent Calendar 🌟 Tues, Dec 2
In the tumult of the West Bank of Palestine, Star Mountain Rehabilitation Center continues its work with all God’s children. Caught in the midst of roadblocks and setbacks, children with intellectual disabilities are learning together and finding hope.
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Monday, December 1st
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Monday, December 1st
December 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
In the tumult of the West Bank of Palestine, Star Mountain Rehabilitation Center continues its work with all God’s children. Caught in the midst of roadblocks and setbacks, children with intellectual disabilities are learning together and finding hope.
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Monday, December 1st
BWM Advent Calendar 🌟 Monday, December 1st