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Little Church on the Lane is part of the Moravian Church, Southern Province. The church was founded in 1920. The first pastor was Bishop Herbert Spaugh, well known in Charlotte for his weekly newspaper column. We were the first church in the Myers Park area of Charlotte, and continue to witness to the greater Charlotte area to this day.  One of the unique differences of Little Church on the Lane is the power of community. As a more intimate church, we have the opportunity to live the ideal of church as family. From arranging rides to church for members who are not capable of driving, to meals for new parents from other members of the church to lighten the load, there is community. We believe that being a Christian is a gift and an entrance to a community of love and service. We also believe in the power of outreach. Moravians have a deep and historic call to missions and that is in evidence by our involvement in local Charlotte programs to help the underprivileged and also on the world stage through support of various overseas missions. Our job--and privilege--is to show Jesus' love through outreach here and abroad. What is a Moravian?
The Moravians were a small group of Christians who originally formed in 1457, prior to the Protestant Reformation. Today, we continue to grow, live our faith, and spread the Gospel through local efforts and our ongoing missionary work. The Moravians have a rich history of missions and music. To learn more, click "What We Believe" at the top of this page. We hope that you choose to visit our church family soon.
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A Letter From Our Pastor
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Written by Steve Wilson
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Friday, November 06 2009 14:57 |
Thanksgiving is a season that causes us to stop and look at the blessings that have been laid before us, hopefully leading us to God as the creator of those blessings.
In Ephesians, Paul continually reminds us that we are the body of Christ and that we are called to bestow blessings upon others, using the gifts that Christ has given us. Our gifts are not for our use but for the use of the body.
Ephesians 4 tells us that we are to be humble, gentle, and patient, bearing with one another in love (v. 2). I do not know about you, but I'm not sure if this is how people would describe me to others. I notice, upon further reflection, that this is really a command that we are given, not a suggestion. This prompted me to take inventory of what I was not doing. Sitting in my chair at the office I asked myself this question: "What would be different about my life if I was known for my 'gentleness' instead of a host of other things?" This led to many thoughts; however, the one that created the most passion for me was the hope that one day my children, Hannah and Sam, will be able to describe me using the word "gentleness." At that moment, I knew that changing was not a suggestion; rather, I am commanded to witness "gentleness" to my family.
In Ephesians 4:1, Paul implores us to live a life "worthy of the calling" we have received. Christ desires to see us reflect His glory and not our own. We have been and are given "grace" in order to make a difference in the world around us, especially in our family. There may be a different word that pops up for each of you in our study of Ephesians. As the weather gets colder and you have opportunity to sit by a fire or cover up with a blanket, reflect on Ephesians 4:2, asking how our lives could be different if people described us using these words:
"Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each others faults because of your love."
Ephesians 4:2 (NLT) |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, January 30 2010 16:50 )
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What We Believe
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Written by Tom Dressler
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Saturday, August 30 2008 13:51 |
The modern Moravian Church traces its roots to John Hus, a Czech Catholic priest and church reformer who lived and worked about one hundred years before Martin Luther. Hus was burned at the stake on July 6, 1415 for his reformist teachings, which included translating the Bible and the church service from Latin into the languages of the people, offering communion with both bread and wine, and ending the sale of indulgences. Because Hus is credited with its founding, the Moravian Church claims to be the oldest existing Protestant Church.
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