On Dec. 2, 1937, Minneva Neher was serving as a Church of the Brethren missionary in China, along with Alva and Mary Harsh. That day, 75 years ago, she and the Harshes were called to come outside the compound to provide assistance for someone in need. They were never heard from again.
Year: 2012
‘Brethren Voices’ Is Now Broadcast Across the Country
What was meant to be a local community television program informing others about the Church of the Brethren has now taken on a much wider scope. In its 8th year of production, “Brethren Voices,” the community television program of Portland (Ore.) Peace Church of the Brethren, is being broadcast in communities on the East Coast and West Coast and places in between.
Mission Office Sends New Program Volunteers to South Sudan, Nigeria
A new volunteer has begun serving in South Sudan on behalf of the Church of the Brethren, and two new staff soon will arrive in Nigeria. The three are program volunteers for the denomination’s Global Mission and Service office, and will work as seconded staff for Sudanese and Nigerian organizations respectively.
Workcamp Office Highlights ‘We Are Able’ Event
The Church of the Brethren’s Workcamp Office is highlighting a special workcamp to take place next summer: the “We Are Able” workcamp for intellectually and physically disabled young adults.
Nigerian Brethren Development Center Graduates 167 Women
The Women Development Center of Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN–the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) has graduated 167 women at its 11th graduation ceremony.
Pacific Northwest District Announces Its New Name
The former Oregon and Washington District is changing its name to Pacific Northwest District. “Our District Conference in September affirmed this change,” reports district executive minister J. Colleen Michael.
Fund Makes Grants to Start New Brethren Disaster Project, Aid Congolese Refugees
Grants from the Emergency Disaster Fund (EDF) have been given to start a Brethren Disaster Ministries rebuilding site in southeastern Indiana, and to help a church group aid Congolese refugees fleeing violence.
Brethren Disaster Ministries Celebrates with Pulaski
Brethren Disaster Ministries started its Pulaski, Va., project site in August last year. Since then, several hundred volunteers have helped rebuild what two tornadoes tore down.
Gunmen Attack EYN Church, Kill Pastor and 10 Church Members
Leaders of Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN–the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) are reaching out to American Brethren for prayer and Christian support following an attack by gunmen who killed an EYN pastor and 10 church members. “We would like you to continue to pray for the church of God in Nigeria,” said an e-mail from EYN
Newsline for Nov. 29, 2012
Newsline for Nov. 29, 2012: 1) General secretary joins NRCAT delegation to White House. 2) Vital Ministry Journey now open to all congregations, districts. 3) Conference calls Brethren back to mission roots. 4) Children’s Disaster Services continues to aid families recovering from storm. 5) Water project in Haiti is a memorial to Robert and Ruth Ebey. 6) James Troha is named Juniata College’s 12th president. 7) Bezon to retire from leadership of Children’s Disaster Services. 8) Atlantic Southeast, Northern Indiana name interim district executives. 9) World Interfaith Harmony Week is scheduled for February. 10) Christian Citizenship Seminar 2013 to address child poverty. 11) Advent celebrations take place across the Church of the Brethren. 12) Peace Camp 2012 in Bosnia-Herzegovina: A BVS reflection. 13) Brethren bits.