Karen Hodges was one of the “Take 10/Tell 10″ group from Elizabethtown (Pa.) Church of the Brethren who made a trip to Nigeria in January, accompanied by Nigeria Crisis Response co-directors Carl and Roxane Hill. Here is her reflection after participating in a food distribution:
‘We Can Recreate a New and Better Tomorrow’: An Address by the EYN President
The following is the text of an address by Samuel Dante Dali, president of Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN, the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria), to the EYN Ministers’ Council. The council met at the EYN Headquarters in Kwarhi on Feb. 17-20. Newsline was sent this address by the EYN communications staff, in order to share it with the wider Church of the Brethren:
Congregations Are Sought for Heifer Fundraising
Recently the Church of the Brethren, Heifer International, and Ted & Co, a professional touring theater company, formed a partnership around a project to highlight and support the work of Heifer International. At the heart of this partnership is an event called “12 Baskets and a Goat,” a live theater show that includes an auction to raise funds for Heifer.
Brethren Bits for February 20, 2016
In this issue: Personnel announcements from Bethany Seminary, job openings, reminder to register for the 2016 Clergy Tax Seminar, 2015 allocations from the Global Food Crisis Fund, Action Alert on Israeli settlement expansion, Ventures seminar and Illinois and Wisconsin District workshop are led by Dawn Ottoni-Wilhelm, two districts send leaders to Africa’s Great Lakes region, Michigan District holds love offering for Flint, and much more.
Seeds and Farming Supplies Are Next Step for Nigeria Crisis Response
As the church’s Nigeria Crisis Response is in its second year, we are constantly seeking ways to help the church in Nigeria become more stable and help people recover from the violence and security issues they have had to endure over the last few years. As expected, there is no simple solution. But on our most recent visit to Nigeria one thing became apparent–the people of Nigeria are resilient and will only require a little assistance in certain areas to begin helping themselves.
Churches Invited to Take Part in Bread for the World’s Offering of Letters
As part of our call to work toward ending global hunger and poverty, the Office of Public Witness invites congregations to participate in Bread for the World’s 2016 Offering of Letters. This year’s theme, “Survive and Thrive,” focuses on the impact of malnutrition on women and children.
Brethren Volunteer Service Holds Connection Dinners in Pennsylvania, Kansas
Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) staff will be visiting and holding “Connection” meal events in McPherson, Kan., on Feb. 28, and in Elizabethtown, Pa., on March 13. These meal events are an opportunity for prospective volunteers, those interested in BVS, and BVS alumni and friends to enjoy food, fellowship, and stories about the volunteer experience.
Church of the Brethren Signs Letter Urging Federal Action to Aid Flint
In response to the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Mich., the Church of the Brethren and a number of other Christian groups who represent Creation Justice Ministries, the former National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program, have signed onto a letter praising the charitable actions of faith groups while also urging Congress and the Obama administration to take action to resolve the situation.
Newsline for Feb. 12, 2016
1) Sarpiya and Wiltschek top Annual Conference ballot for 2016
2) Spiritual preparation for Annual Conference in Greensboro
3) Four members join the Youth Peace Travel Team for 2016
4) Church of the Brethren signs letter urging federal action to aid Flint
5) Brethren Volunteer Service holds connection dinners in Pennsylvania, Kansas
6) Brethren bits
Brethren Bits for February 12, 2016
In this issue: Personnel news from Juniata College, a report from CODE and IAF meetings, prayer requests for an Asamblea in the DR and theological training and a special medical clinic in Haiti, Mutual Kumquat to record music for Shine, an honor for the founder of Circleville Church of the Brethren, Regional Youth Conferences, and more.