The 2014 class of Ministry Summer Service interns and mentors completed orientation last week at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Ill. During their orientation, the group of nine interns led the Wednesday chapel service for the General Offices community. Following orientation, the interns began work at their summer placements.
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Updates on Nigeria
Here are various updates on Nigeria and current events affecting Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN, the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria), as well as continuing expressions of support from Brethren in the United States and ecumenical partners:
Brethren Bits for June 10, 2014
In this issue: A correction, personnel notes, summer issue of Guide, BVS Coast to Coast to reach Chicago area, BVS connections dinner at Manassas, concerns shared from the DRC Congo, a weekend in memory of Elder John Kline, and much more.
Church of the Brethren Sends Representative, Helps Support Bread for the World Anniversary Gathering
The Church of the Brethren was represented at the Bread for the World 40th anniversary gathering by Office of Public Witness director Nathan Hosler. The denomination helped provide financial support for the gathering, held in Washington, D.C., on June 9-10, through a $1,000 grant from the Global Food Crisis Fund (GFCF) in honor of the anniversary, reports GFCF manager Jeffrey S. Boshart.
Collections at Annual Conference Benefit YWCA Shelter, Express Concern for Nigeria
The Church of the Brethren Annual Conference partners this year with the YWCA/YMCA of Columbus, Ohio, for an annual Witness to the Host City. An offering of donations of items needed by the YWCA shelter for women will be received at the Thursday night worship service on July 3. In another collection at the Conference, cards expressing concern and prayerful encouragement for the Nigerian Brethren will be received on the afternoon of July 5.
Newsline for June 10, 2014
1) Ministry Summer Service interns and mentors complete orientation.2) Church of the Brethren sends representative, helps support Bread for the World anniversary gathering. 3) ‘World’s bravest orchestra’ to visit US for the first time. 4) UCC ecumenical partner involved in the struggle for religious freedom in Nigeria. 5) Updates on Nigeria. 6) Collections at Annual Conference benefit YWCA shelter, express concern for Nigeria. 7) Torin Eikler named executive minister of Northern Indiana District. 8) It’s not about the pastor: A reflection on the Vital Ministry Journey. 9) Brethren bits
‘World’s Bravest Orchestra’ to Visit US for the First Time
In 2009, the 17-year-old Iraqi pianist Zuhal Sultan realized a dream to unite the youth of her country. Her vision involved bringing together young Kurds and Arabs by offering a program of peace through music. Thus the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq (NYOI) was born. This summer the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO)–which has its offices at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Ill.–will act as NYOI’s hosts.
Collections at Annual Conference Benefit YWCA Shelter, Express Concern for Nigeria
The Church of the Brethren Annual Conference partners this year with the YWCA/YMCA of Columbus, Ohio, for an annual Witness to the Host City. An offering of donations of items needed by the YWCA shelter for women will be received at the Thursday night worship service on July 3. In another collection at the Conference, cards expressing concern and prayerful encouragement for the Nigerian Brethren will be received on the afternoon of July 5.
Torin Eikler Named Executive Minister of Northern Indiana District
Torin S. Eikler has been called to serve Northern Indiana District as district executive minister, a four-fifths time position beginning Sept. 1. Currently he is a team co-pastor at Morgantown (W.Va.) Church of the Brethren, which also is affiliated with Mennonite Church USA.
Theme is Announced for 2015 National Older Adult Conference
Jesus used stories when he spoke to the people. In fact, he did not tell them anything without using stories. So God’s promise came true, just as the prophet had said, “I will use stories to speak my message and to explain things that have been hidden since the creation of the world” (Matthew 13:34-35, CEV).