December 3, 2008 “Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “…And pray for one another…” (James 5:16b). NIGERIAN BRETHREN CALL FOR PRAYER FOLLOWING VIOLENCE IN CENTRAL NIGERIA Nigerian Brethren have requested prayer following an outbreak of sectarian violence sparked by a disputed political election in the town of Jos, in central Nigeria.
Newsline Extra for November 21, 2008
November 21, 2008 “Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the Lord” (Psalms 118:19). RESOURCES 1) Brethren Press recommends resources for holiday gifts. 2) Brethren Press offers two new Bible studies for the winter. 3)
Historic Peace Churches to Hold North American Gathering
Church of the Brethren Newsline “Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008″ November 21, 2008 The three Historic Peace Churches are planning a meeting in Philadelphia, Pa., on Jan. 13-17, 2009, titled “Heeding God’s Call: A Gathering on Peace.” The meeting is by invitation, and is a joint effort of the Church
Newsline for November 19, 2008
November 19, 2008 “Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “Remember Jesus Christ…” (2 Timothy 2:8a). NEWS 1) Children’s Disaster Services responds to California wildfires. 2) Brethren funds disburse grants for disaster relief, food security. 3) Brethren support hunger report reviewing Millennium Development Goals. 4) Summit for progressive Brethren meets in Indianapolis.
Bethany Board of Trustees Holds Fall Meeting
Church of the Brethren Newsline “Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008″ November 12, 2008 The Bethany Theological Seminary Board of Trustees gathered for its annual fall meeting Oct. 24-27. The business meeting was preceded by a two-day retreat for board members and seminary faculty at Hueston Woods State Park in nearby
Daily News: November 7, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008″ (Nov. 7, 2008) — The Brethren Witness/Washington Office has highlighted Thanksgiving resources in its most recent “Action Alert.” The office recommends resources from the National Council of Churches and the National Farm Worker Ministry to Brethren for this year’s celebrations of harvest and Thanksgiving. The
Daily News for November 6, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008″ (Nov. 6, 2008) — The National Council of Churches 2008 General Assembly will meet in Denver, Colo., on Nov. 11-13 on the theme, “Jesus said…Whoever is not against you is for you” (Luke 9:50). The assembly also is the annual meeting of Church World Service.
Newsline for November 5, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “Lead a life worthy of the calling…” (Ephesians 4:1b). NEWS 1) Grants support hurricane response, Zimbabwe food crisis. 2) Amwell Church of the Brethren celebrates 275 years. 3) Brethren bits: Remembrances, personnel, jobs, events, more. UPCOMING EVENTS 4) ‘We Are Able’ is among new workcamps
Daily News: November 3, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008″ (Nov. 3, 2008) — The Youth and Young Adult Office of the Church of the Brethren has announced the 2009 schedule of summer workcamps. The workcamp theme for the year is “Bound Together, Finely Woven” based on 2 Corinthians 8:12-15. In 2009, 29 workcamps will
Daily News: October 29, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008″ (Oct. 29, 2008) — Recent grants from the Church of the Brethren’s Emergency Disaster Fund have been given to the US hurricane response, to Brethren flood response in Indiana, and to the Zimbabwe food crisis. An allocation of $20,000 from the fund responds to a