A webpage of resources and recommendations on coronavirus COVID-19 has been posted by Brethren Disaster Ministries. The webpage includes sections of guidance for families and individuals, guidance for church leaders and congregations–including emergency planning, and a warning about coronavirus scams. Go to www.brethren.org/bdm/covid-19.html The webpage helps answers commonly asked questions such as what are the symptoms
Newsline for March 13, 2020
“My prayer is to you, O Lord. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love, answer me…with your faithful help” (Psalm 69:13). NEWS 1) Brethren Disaster Ministries offers resources and recommendations on COVID-192) Brethren Disaster Ministries suspends volunteer travel to rebuilding sites, Children’s Disaster Services postpones spring trainings3) Virus forces
Church of the Brethren staff plan to go forward with spring and summer events, while monitoring circumstances surrounding coronavirus
The Church of the Brethren staff planning events this spring and summer do not intend to make any cancellations because of the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). However, they are assessing risks and monitoring information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other health authorities to plan ahead for eventualities and circumstances beyond their control. Brethren
Brethren Disaster Ministries offers resources and recommendations on Coronavirus
Brethren Disaster Ministries is offering resources and recommendations to help Brethren congregations and members better understand the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak and ways to respond. Included are links to trusted websites to visit frequently for updates and suggestions. Contact Brethren Disaster Ministries at 800-451-4407 for more information. Background The current outbreak of the respiratory illness that
Brethren bits for Feb. 28, 2020
—Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) director Emily Tyler has expressed shock and heartbreak over recent news about Jean Vanier, founder of the L’Arche network of more than 154 communities in 38 countries where people with intellectual disabilities and those without intellectual disabilities live together in community. In a statement from L’Arche International, an inquiry that began in
Garkida attacked by Boko Haram, town was birthplace of EYN in Nigeria
The town of Garkida in northeast Nigeria was attacked by Boko Haram the night of Feb. 21-22. Garkida is considered the birthplace of Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN–the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) as the place where the Church of the Brethren was started in Nigeria in 1923. Many buildings were burned in the
Newsline for Feb. 28, 2020
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (Ephesians 5:1-2). NEWS 1) Garkida attacked by Boko Haram, town was birthplace of EYN in Nigeria2) Brethren Faith in Action Fund allocates grants3) In Haiti the
In Haiti the work goes on in spite of increased security obstacles
Dale Minnich provided the following report to Newsline after returning from a recent trip to Haiti with the Haiti Medical Project. It highlights both concerns stemming from security obstacles in Haiti in recent months, and successes with new aspects of the project’s work: Concern for security. Two colleagues and I are back from a very good
Church formalizes status of workers in China
Ruoxia Li and Eric Miller have signed a service agreement with the Church of the Brethren regarding their continuing work in China. The married couple have been serving in Pingding, China, since August 2012, when they were invited to work with You’ai Hospital. The hospital takes its name from the original hospital founded by Church of
Nursing scholarships aid church members interested in health care careers
The Church of the Brethren provides scholarships of up to $2,000 for RN and graduate nurse candidates, and up to $1,000 for LPN candidates. These scholarships are awarded to a limited number of applicants each year, made possible by the Health Education and Research Endowment. The nursing scholarships are available to members of the Church
