Church of the Brethren Newsline October 3, 2007 The Emergency Disaster Fund of the Church of the Brethren General Board has given a total of $89,300 in nine grants to support worldwide disaster relief activities, including work following flooding in Pakistan, India, China, and the midwest United States, health services in Sudan, humanitarian aid in
300th Anniversary Update: Music and Worship Fill Sight and Sound Theater
Church of the Brethren Newsline October 2, 2007 A 300th Anniversary inspirational worship service hosted by Atlantic Northeast District and Southern Pennsylvania District was held the afternoon of Sept. 23, at the Sight and Sound Millennium Theater a few miles east of Lancaster, Pa. * * * * * * * * * * *
Newsline Extra for October 1, 2007
October 1, 2007 “Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God” (Romans 15:7). MISSION UPDATE 1) Sudan assessment team finds warm welcome for the Brethren. 2) Multinational team trains leaders of emerging Haitian church. 3) Staff await implementation phase of health program in DR. FEATURE 4) Former Brethren
Brethren Revival Fellowship Holds Its General Meeting
Church of the Brethren Newsline September 28, 2007 With the theme, “The Future of the Church of the Brethren,” about 135 Church of the Brethren members from several states and nine districts attended the annual meeting of the Brethren Revival Fellowship (BRF) on Sept. 8 at Shank’s Church of the Brethren in Greencastle, Pa. John
Newsline for September 26, 2007
September 26, 2007 “Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near” (Philippians 4:5). NEWS 1) Congregations across US, Nigeria, Puerto Rico pray for peace. 2) BBT issues alert about proposed rules on minority shareholders. 3) Council holds meeting to review Annual Conference decisions. 4) Congregations to be asked for new information about
Newsline Special: Religious Leaders Meet with President of Iran
September 26, 2007 “If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all” (Romans 12:18). RELIGIOUS LEADERS MEET WITH PRESIDENT AHMADINEJAD OF IRAN Three Church of the Brethren representatives were among some 140 Christian leaders who met with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in New York this morning, Sept. 26, at
On Earth Peace Sponsors Middle East Delegation
Church of the Brethren Newsline September 24, 2007 On Earth Peace has extended a special invitation to Church of the Brethren peacemakers to join a delegation to the Middle East (Israel/Palestine) led by On Earth Peace executive director Bob Gross on Jan. 8-21, 2008. The group will travel to the cities of Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and
Council to Review 2007 Annual Conference Decisions
Church of the Brethren Newsline September 22, 2007 The Annual Conference Council of the Church of the Brethren held its summer meeting on Aug. 23-24 at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md. The council chose Belita Mitchell, immediate past Annual Conference moderator, to be the council chair until Aug. 2008. She succeeds Ron
Congregations Across World Pray for Alternatives to Violence
Church of the Brethren Newsline September 21, 2007 More than 90 congregations and other communities associated with the Church of the Brethren, including groups in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Nigeria, are sponsoring events this week as part of the International Day of Prayer for Peace, Sept. 21. “This initiative has clearly tapped into
Ministry of Reconciliation Offers Fall Practitioner Workshop and Consultation
Church of the Brethren Newsline September 20, 2007 The Ministry of Reconciliation of On Earth Peace has announced its 2007 fall practitioner workshop, “Appreciative Inquiry Workshop/Practitioner Consultation,” at Camp Alexander Mack, Milford, Ind., on Nov. 14-16. The event is for church leaders, Shalom Team members, pastors, and consultants who are interested in leading congregations through