NOAC 2009 National Older Adult Conference of the Church of the Brethren Lake Junaluska, N.C. — Sept. 7-11, 2009 Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009 Quotes of the Day: “We should adopt and reinvigorate the Christian mission to call the state to its highest ideals…. We must work as never before to advocate for peace.” — David Waas,
Hale Preaches on the Grace of Growing Older
NOAC 2009 National Older Adult Conference of the Church of the Brethren Lake Junaluska, N.C. — Sept. 7-11, 2009 Sept. 9, 2009 Preacher: Cynthia L. Hale Text for the sermon: Isaiah 43:15-21, 65:16-25 Calling to mind the challenge at Gilgal, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hall repeated the retelling of holy history that Joshua gave to
Newsline for Sept. 9, 2009
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Sept. 9, 2009 “If you love me, you will obey what I command” (John 14:15, NIV) NEWS 1) Annual Conference announces 2010 theme, study committees organize. 2) Junior High Conference exceeds seed grant in ‘reverse offering.’ 3) Workcamp
Today at NOAC
NOAC 2009 National Older Adult Conference of the Church of the Brethren Lake Junaluska, N.C. — Sept. 7-11, 2009 Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 Quote of the Day: “Those people whom we least expect to be part of the community are the ones who will be included.” — Bob Neff, Bible study leader, speaking on the story
NOAC Bible Study Highlights the Legacy of Family
NOAC 2009 National Older Adult Conference of the Church of the Brethren Lake Junaluska, N.C. — Sept. 7-11, 2009 Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 Bible study leader: Bob Neff Text: 1 Corinthians 1:9 Having been introduced as a former professor of Old Testament at Bethany Theological Seminary, former General Secretary of the Church of the Brethren, and
Today at NOAC
NOAC 2009 National Older Adult Conference of the Church of the Brethren Lake Junaluska, N.C. — Sept. 7-11, 2009 Monday, Sept. 7, 2009 Quote of the Day: “As I thought of what I would say to you this evening, I could think of only one thing: Thank you…. You have been faithful.” — Shawn Flory Replogle,
Bowman Preaches a Legacy Joining Old and New Voices in Unity
NOAC 2009 National Older Adult Conference of the Church of the Brethren Lake Junaluska, N.C. — Sept. 7-11, 2009 Sept. 7, 2009 Preacher: Christopher Bowman, pastor of Oakton Church of the Brethren in Vienna, Va. It’s hard to imagine that the scripture text for Monday evening’s worship service was anyone’s favorite. NOAC 2009 officially opened with names
Newsline Extra for September 7, 2009
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Newsline Extra: International Day of Prayer for Peace and Other Upcoming Events Sept. 7, 2009 “…So that in me you may have peace” (John 16:33). INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE 1) Congregations plan for the International
Church of the Brethren Holds 10th National Older Adult Conference
NOAC 2009 National Older Adult Conference of the Church of the Brethren Lake Junaluska, N.C. — Sept. 7-11, 2009 The 2009 NOAC is held at Lake Junaluska (N.C.) Conference and Retreat Center. Shown here is the terrace building on the lake. Some 900 participants age 50 and older are expected at the conference, which takes
Workcamp Aids Haitian Brethren in Rebuilding Effort
The Haiti Workcamp helped to build a new church in the village of Ferrier, in an area where Brethren Disaster Ministries has rebuilt 21 homes destroyed last year in hurricanes and tropical storms. The workcamp group also helped rebuild homes, provided leadership for a Kids’ Club event, and worshiped and fellowshiped with the Haitian Brethren.