“Ascribe to the Lord, all you families of nations, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering.” – Psalm 96:7-8a As 2019 concludes, we remember what God has done among us through the ministries of the Church of the Brethren. We celebrate the ministries of international Brethren
International Mission
Persevere: Stand together in faith
A theme interpretation written by Matt DeBall for the 2016 Mission Offering “Only, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent and hear about you, I will know that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side
Walking Together
Adapted from a sermon starter by José Francisco Morales Torres, director of Pastoral Formation at Disciples Seminary Foundation “Where you go I will go; and where you stay I will stay” (Ruth 1:16, NIV). The story of Ruth is a beautiful narrative about resilience and accompaniment. Rendered vulnerable by the deaths of their husbands and
Encounters with God
A reflection by Stanley Noffsinger When I graduated from Manchester University, my eyes were set on the future. I was filled with anticipation, hope, relief, and a modicum of anxiety. Little did I know that the path ahead would take unusual and unexpected twists and turns beyond my wildest imagination. I am reminded of the
Beyond our control
A reflection by Kendra Harbeck, manager of Global Mission and Service office. While our American holiday of sharing lists of gratitude while over-eating and watching football is still a week away, the Office of Global Mission and Service has been giving thanks with partners around the world for the past few months. Mano Amiga a los Hermanos,
Proclaim: Rejoice in Christ
A theme interpretation written for the 2015 Mission Offering. Amidst the busyness of life, it’s important to stay focused. Hardships, responsibilities, opportunities, short-comings, and “nay sayers” can all take our attention away from what is most important. Challenges and obstacles are also a regular part of life for our partners around the globe. Facing daily
Giving is a privilege
An adaptation of an offertory meditation written by Amy Gopp for the 2015 One Great Hour of Sharing “They voluntarily gave according to their means, and even beyond their means, begging us earnestly for the privilege of sharing in this ministry to the saints” (2 Corinthians 8:3-4). During what the Apostle Paul calls a “severe
Great things in 2014
Thank you for praying, serving, giving to support the Church of the Brethren in 2014. There are many things that we were able to do together: 2,390 students, advisers, staff, and volunteers attended National Youth Conference (and 19 from international Brethren groups). 123 volunteers served 248,720 hours at Brethren Volunteer Service projects. 9 Ministry Summer Service
Holy Ground
By Stanley J Noffsinger, general secretary This summer I enjoyed hosting Ministry Summer Service interns for barbecue, traveling to visit your congregations, and attending Annual Conference and National Youth Conference. In these places and others, I have found myself standing on holy ground. You and I are blessed to serve a God who uses ordinary people like us in