Mount Morris (Ill.) Church of the Brethren on a recent Sunday held a service and celebration for member Isabelle Krol, on the 50th anniversary of her becoming an official citizen of the United States. She came to the United States from Belgium, following World War II. Following is part of her life story, taken from an interview by Dianne Swingel:
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Brethren Disaster Ministries Directs $70,000 to Joint Response in Nepal, Among Other Grants
Brethren Disaster Ministries staff have directed a grant of $70,000 from the Church of the Brethren Emergency Disaster Fund (EDF) to help fund a joint response in Nepal with Church World Service (CWS) and Lutheran World Relief, Heifer International, and local partners.
Brethren Bits for May 12, 2015
In this issue: Church of the Brethren members invited to contribute to memory book honoring general secretary Stan Noffsinger, Tim McElwee named to new VP post at Manchester University, Office of Public Witness supports call for end to family detention in Immigration Detention Centers, Mother’s Day 5K for Peace in Nigeria raises more than $5,000, Nigerian television reports on Brethren visit to Chibok, and more.
Armenian Genocide Sparked 100 Years of Brethren Response to Disaster and Conflict
The commemoration of 100 years since the beginning of the Armenian genocide in 1915 also marks nearly a century of Church of the Brethren compassionate response to those affected by disasters and conflicts. An estimated 1.5 million Armenians perished at the hands of the Ottoman Turks in the genocide that occurred from 1915 to 1923. Brethren began responding to the needs of Armenian survivors and refugees beginning in 1917.
‘I Have Decided to Stay with My Orphans’: Remembering Brethren Work During the Genocide
“Ten thousand Armenians are reportedly massacred and now the French troops are evacuating the city. I have decided to stay with my orphans and take what comes. This may be my last letter. Whatever happens, rest assured God’s in heaven and all’s well. I am working in the day time and often in the night at the emergency hospital. Believe me, war is hell.”
The Armenian Genocide Is Commemorated at the Washington National Cathedral
A major event for the Christian Unity Gathering of the National Council of Churches on May 6-9 near Washington, D.C., was a commemoration of the Armenian genocide at the Washington National Cathedral. This year 2015 marks a century since the start of the genocide in 1915, perpetrated by Ottoman Turkey, in which 1.5 million people died in mass killing that continued to 1923.
EYN Church of the Brethren General Church Council (Majalisa) Issues Communique
The following communique from the 68th General Church Council (Majalisa) of Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN, the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) was issued by the Majalisa meeting from May 5-8 at the new Annex Headquarters of EYN in central Nigeria.
Newsline for May 5, 2015
1) Action alert: Support immigrant mothers on Mother’s Day. 2) NCC calls for justice, end to violence in Baltimore. 3) Office of Ministry provides forms meeting new IRS standards. 4) Global Mission is renewing partnership with Prisoner Visitation and Support. 5) ‘Brethren Life and Thought’ is celebrating 60 years, 6) New Puerto Rico District names Jose Calleja Otero as district executive. 7) Brethren bits
‘Brethren Life and Thought’ Is Celebrating 60 Years
The journal “Brethren Life and Thought” is celebrating 60 years and editor Denise Kettering-Lane has planned two exciting issues to help us celebrate.
Office of Ministry Provides Forms Meeting New IRS Standards
The roller coaster ride of receiving and responding to updates regarding implications of the Affordable Care Act for support of our pastors’ medical insurance premiums continues. Thank you for your continuing care and concern as we seek to understand the situation and care for our pastors’ well-being.