Church of the Brethren Newsline November 13, 2007 Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond, Ind., will offer four offsite classes during the Spring 2008 semester, focusing on Brethren heritage, Brethren polity, conflict resolution, and biblical studies. A class titled “Brethren Beliefs and Practices” will be offered at Elizabethtown (Pa.) College on Feb. 29-March 1, March 14-15,
Womaen’s Caucus to Focus on Next 300 Years in 2008
Church of the Brethren Newsline November 12, 2007 The Church of the Brethren Womaen’s Caucus Steering Committee met recently in Fort Wayne, Ind., for three days of meetings. Two new members, Jill Kline and Peg Yoder, joined the committee that includes Audrey deCoursey, Jan Eller, Carla Kilgore, and Deb Peterson. The business addressed by the
Bethany Theological Seminary Welcomes New President and Chair
Church of the Brethren Newsline November 9, 2007 The Bethany Theological Seminary Board of Trustees met on Oct. 26-28 in Richmond, Ind., led by a new chair and a new president. The meeting began with a time of worship and an anointing service for incoming Bethany Seminary president Ruthann Knechel Johansen. Board chair Ted Flory
Newsline Extra for November 8, 2007
November 8, 2007 “…Serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received” (1 Peter 4:10b) PERSONNEL NOTICES 1) Mary Dulabaum resigns from Association of Brethren Caregivers. 2) Tom Benevento ends his work with Global Mission Partnerships. 3) Jeanne Davies to coordinate workcamp ministry of General Board. 4) James Deaton begins as interim managing
Newsline for November 7, 2007
November 7, 2007 “We give thanks to you, O God…your name is near” (Psalm 75:1a). NEWS 1) Implementation Committee makes significant progress. 2) Worship leadership is announced for 2008 Annual Conference. 3) Church responds to flooding in DR, continues child care after fires. 4) Sudan mission workers visit with Brethren across the country. 5) Brethren
Church Responds to Flooding in DR, Continues Child Care in California
Church of the Brethren Newsline November 6, 2007 Brethren Disaster Ministries is planning a longterm response for the Dominican Republic and other countries affected by Tropical Storm Noel, which dumped at least 21 inches of rain and caused extensive flooding. A grant has been given from the Emergency Disaster Fund, and emergency funds have been
‘Come and Walk with Jesus’: The Footprints Story
Church of the Brethren Newsline November 5, 2007 Who would have ever imagined that the choice of “Come and Walk with Jesus” as the theme for the 2007 District Conference of Western Plains District would help create an amazing new ministry? Every year the committee that plans the conference chooses a theme, and worship centers
Worship Leadership is Announced for 2008 Annual Conference
Church of the Brethren Newsline November 1, 2007 Leaders for worship, music, and Bible study have been announced for the 2008 Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren in Richmond, Va., on July 12-16. The Conference will celebrate the 300th Anniversary of the Brethren movement and will include times of joint worship and fellowship
Newsline Extra for October 30, 2007
October 30, 2007 “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord…” (Micah 4:2b). General Board discusses revision of ministerial ethics paper, adopts resolutions on medical insurance and modern-day slavery (La Junta Directiva compromete para el Centro de Servicio de los Hermanos, trata con un documento acerca de eticas en el ministerio y
Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) Places Two Units Into Service
Church of the Brethren Newsline October 29, 2007 Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) recently has placed two units of volunteers into service. Unit 276 jointly sponsored with the Brethren Revival Fellowship (BRF) held orientation at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md., on Aug. 19-29 with six volunteers (the two organizations jointly sponsor a BVS-BRF