Margate Moravian Church

Welcome

Margate Moravian Church meets each Sunday @ 9:00am at 1801 NW 65th Avenue, Margate, FL 33063 (Cokesbury United Methodist Church)

You are also invited to worship with us online on Sunday @ 9:00am.

Click here for  YouTube (also past Church Services)

SPECIAL LENTEN SERVICES:

Price of Peace or Palm Beach – Ash Wednesday, March 5 @ 7:00pm; Margate – Wednesday, March 12 @ 7:00pm; King of Kings – Wednesday, March 19 @ 7:00pm; Palm Beach – Wednesday, March 26 @ 7:00pm; New Hope – Wednesday, April 2 @ 7:00pm;  Prince of Peace – Wednesday, April 9 @ 7:00pm

———————————————————————————————————————————–We welcome you to visit us. You will be warmly received as you interact with a group of persons committed to serving the Lord in diverse ways. We are dedicated to spreading the gospel of Christ and sharing His love with others. Empowerment of members is a key issue, therefore our church offers a variety of ministries and activities for the entire family – Our Prayer is that God’s Wonderful Love will extend to all people on Earth, and that we will continue to serve God faithfully every day.

We invite you to Give to the Ministries of Margate Moravian Church

Youth

We invite youth to participate in various programs and activities aimed at spiritual growth, personal development and fostering of good values. Regular activities include Youth Choir and Youth Fellowship where we discuss relevant topics, participate in games and Bible study. Annually we have Summer Vacation Bible School and Youth Weekend Retreat, concerts/drama productions and various field trips.

Women

We invite you to be a part of the Women’s Fellowship, and become actively involved in the growth of our church. We are a dynamic, God-serving group of women dedicated to multifaceted ministry. Activities include Bible study, seminars on topics such as Living Healthy, visiting of sick and shut-in members, Women’s retreats and regular leadership of church services.

Men

The men of Margate would like you to join us. We are actively involved in various areas of church life, serving as mentors and resource persons. Our regular activities include monthly meetings where we participate in Bible study and discussion of topical issues. We also host various fundraising events such as Christian-themed movie nights.

About Us

Margate Moravian Story

Under the leadership of Rev. Joseph Nicholas and Rev. Cedric Palmer, the Margate Moravian Fellowship started in 2004 as an outreach of the Prince of Peace Moravian Church in Miami. Over the years, we have been served faithfully by Rev. Percival Gordon, Rev. Errol Gentles and Rev. Frank Barker. In May 2023, Margate Moravian Church was granted congregational status. Average weekly attendance is 60 (in-person and online). Worship services are vibrant and inspiring, focused on praising God in diverse ways, heavily influenced by the Caribbean backgrounds of most of the members. Our current Pastors are: Rev. Dr. Dion Christopher, Rev. Eulencine Christopher, Rev. George Bedford and Pastor Envoy Hodgson.

There is an emphasis on full participation by our members in the life of the church, recognizing and appreciating their various gifts. Therefore the Youth Group, Women’s Fellowship and Men’s Association are each responsible for conducting a number of Sunday Services during the year. In addition to regular items by the choir, members are encouraged to minister in song and other appropriate ways.
The Bible Study/Teaching sessions on Wednesdays cover spiritual and other associated life issues.
The youth ministry includes special activities for our young people such as a Family Fun Day, Vacation Bible School and Youth Retreat.
Special emphasis is also placed on ministering to the sick, shut-ins, and hungry homeless.

MORAVIAN HISTORY

• The Moravian Church is a mainline Protestant denomination with more than 550 years of Christian history.  Founded in 1457, before the Lutheran, Presbyterian, or Methodist churches; Moravians have long focused on faithful living and Christian unity.
• Rather than concentrating on divisive doctrines, the Moravian Church preaches the basics of the faith, which all Christians share in common. Moravians are encouraged to live out their faith through service to those in need. Our mission work has concentrated on the poor and the powerless.
• Jesus said “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me” (Matt 25:35–36 ).
• The seal of the Moravian Church dates back to the sixteenth century, possibly earlier. In the center is the Lamb of God, a favorite symbol of the early Christian church. The Lamb is holding a staff, and from the staff waves the  glorious banner of victory. On the banner a cross is clearly displayed. The uniqueness of the lamb symbol for Moravians is the inscription attached (often in a circular band): “Our Lamb Has Conquered, Let us Follow Him.”  This symbolizes the triumph of Christ over death, sin, and the power of evil through His sacrificial death.  It combines faith in Christ with active discipleship in following His path of love and service.
• To many, the term [Moravian] may denote Czech European ancestry, but to members of the Moravian church, the term helps to define our Christian beliefs. Few are direct descendants – all are spiritual descendants of the ancient Brethren. We come from all nationalities, all races, all religious backgrounds, and many walks of life to devote our life to Christ.

Moravian Background

Our faith is relationship – relationship with Jesus Christ. This provides a basis for relationship with each other. This should always be the foundation of our understanding of Moravian identity. The statements below as a way to describe this relationship.

• Moravians believe in one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
• Moravians believe that Jesus Christ is the way to God and God’s way to us.
• Moravians believe that a personal, heart-felt relationship with God through Jesus Christ is an essential part of faith.
• Moravians hold that faith in Jesus Christ must also be a community experience.
• Moravians believe the Church is called into existence by Jesus Christ to serve Him and follow Him.
• Moravians find guidance for doctrine and faith through the Bible.
• Moravians share God’s love in word and deed with people of other cultures and in all the world.
• Moravians have a heritage of creativity in our music and worship.
• Moravians believe that discerning God’s will is a task to be shared among many leaders rather than to be vested in a single person or office.
• Moravians place great value on their ties with Christians of other Moravian provinces and with Christians of other denominations throughout the world.

Ministries

Music

The rich history of Moravian Music continues, seasoned with contemporary presentations. For centuries, the Moravian church has been known as “the Singing Church”. Music is also enhanced by Caribbean cultural traditions. There are opportunities to play various instruments and join one of our choirs.

Outreach

Over the years, we have endeavored to reach beyond the walls of our church. Join our outreach ministry in sharing God’s love with the hungry, abused and homeless in our community and internationally.

Collaboration

The Moravian church is ecumenical by nature. We readily  join in ministries with Christians of other denominations and other religious groups. We believe that God’s love is sufficient for everyone and in every circumstance.

Gallery

Moravians Worshiping Online

You are all invited to our Weekly Zoom Morning Service @ 9:00am.
Join Zoom Meeting online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89327118510?pwd=WituMGxpRk5haFZ4c2RvZklsdmxwQT09 

or Call: 6468769923 Meeting ID: 893 2711 8510 Password: 393949

God Bless all of You..

We also invite you to participate in services presented online by Prince of Peace Moravian and other Moravian churches.

Prince of Peace @11:00am can be found at the link: princeofpeaceproclaimingtheword and on Prince of Peace Moravian Facebook (Choose Video ‘Live’)

We kindly invite You to Support our Church’s Various Ministries by clicking this Secure Link to Give.
Praise God for Continued Fellowship with All of You as we pass through this valley… assured of Mountain Top Experiences in our Future.

Visit their websites to learn more about how to watch these services. Note that all times are Eastern Standard.

Rolling Hills Moravian — 10:30AM Password: 706252
or call 9292056099 … Pin 934332823# • Calvary Moravian Church — 11:00 AM • Clemmons Moravian Church – 10:30 AM through Facebook • Home Moravian Church – 10:00 AM • Friedberg Moravian Church — 11:00 AM • New Philadelphia Moravian Church — 10:00 AM through Facebook • Trinity Moravian Church –11:00 am EST Moravian Church Without Walls, an online worshipping community, is developing a service that will be shared via Zoom on Sunday, March 15 at 11:00 AM. Clemmons (WTOB 980) and Home (FM 101.5) also broadcast their worship over the radio.

Contact Us

Please get in touch with us and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.  We look forward to hearing from you.  God bless you!