Creation of a new ministers’ manual for the Church of the Brethren is underway, and the planning committee is seeking submissions for the manual. “For All Who Minister,” the current manual, was published in 1993, and much has happened to the ways in which we understand and participate in ministry since that time.
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NOAC to Meet in September on the Theme ‘Then Jesus Told Them a Story’
Interest in attending the 2015 National Older Adult Conference (NOAC) is running high, with more than 850 people already registered. The event takes place Sept. 7-11 in Lake Junaluska, N.C. Registration continues up to the start of the conference, with a $25 first-timer discount on the registration fee available to people who are attending for the first time.
Activity Book Will Help Children Understand Nigeria Crisis, Among Other New Nigeria-Related Resources
A children’s activity book “Children of the Same Mother” aims to help American children understand the crisis affecting Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN, the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria). It is just one of the new Nigeria-related resources offered by Brethren Press, and debuted at the bookstore at the 2015 Annual Conference in Tampa.
On Earth Peace Invites Congregations to Participate in Peace Day 2015
Peace Day (Sept. 21) is quickly approaching, and On Earth Peace is urging your congregation to participate in praying for peace and building a culture of peace this year. The Church of the Brethren holds the belief that creating and standing for peace is a duty of followers of Jesus, holding to verses like Romans 14:19, “Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”
Material Resources Contributes to Shipment of Relief Supplies for Syrian Refugees
The Church of the Brethren Material Resources program has loaded two 40-foot containers filled with Hygiene Kits and School kits, and shipped them to aid Syrian refugees fleeing from the violence afflicting the Middle East. This shipment was arranged by the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) in partnership with Church World Service (CWS), reports Material Resources office coordinator Terry Goodger.
Southeastern District Begins Consideration of Query Focused on on Earth Peace, Adopts ‘Resolution on Same-Sex Marriage’
Southeastern District’s 2015 conference has given support to consideration of a query focused on On Earth Peace, which has the potential to come to the 2016 Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren. The district conference also adopted a resolution on same-sex marriage, according to a review of the district conference written by district moderator Gary Benesh and distributed by the district office.
Brethren Bits for July 31, 2015
In this issue: Correction; remembering David Huffaker, Conrad Snavely, Jerry Rodeffer, and Emlyn Harley Kline; Kate Edelen to work with Office of Public Witness; job opening at World Student Christian Federation; Mission and Ministry Board sets 2016 budget parameter at Annual Conference meeting; and more news from the 2015 Conference and around the church.
Newsline for July 31, 2015
1) Open Roof Award honors disabilities efforts of two Church of the Brethren congregations
2) Material Resources contributes to shipment of relief supplies for Syrian refugees
3) Southeastern District begins consideration of query focused on On Earth Peace, adopts ‘Resolution on Same-Sex Marriage’
4) US and Nigerian Brethren gather for love feast at Camp Ithiel in Atlantic Southeast District
5) Rare Bible at Bridgewater College nominated for statewide preservation program
6) Nancy Sollenberger Heishman named to Brethren Academy staff
7) NOAC to meet in September on the theme ‘Then Jesus Told Them a Story’
8) Webinar ‘Healthy Boundaries 201′ meets requirements for ordination review
9) On Earth Peace invites congregations to participate in Peace Day 2015
10) Bethany Seminary’s Presidential Forum weekend to explore ‘Just Peace’
11) Activity book will help children understand Nigeria crisis, among other new Nigeria-related resources
12) After Amen
13) Brethren bits
Nancy Sollenberger Heishman Named to Brethren Academy Staff
Nancy Sollenberger Heishman has been named part-time coordinator of the Spanish-Language Ministry Training Programs for the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership, beginning July 22.
Open Roof Award Honors Disabilities Efforts of Two Church of the Brethren Congregations
The 2015 Open Roof Award was presented on behalf of the Disabilities Ministry of Congregational Life Ministries to two Church of the Brethren congregations: Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren in Northern Indiana District, and Staunton (Va.) Church of the Brethren in Shenandoah District. The award was given to representatives of the two churches during the Mission and Ministry Board meeting in Tampa, Fla., in advance of Annual Conference.