Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Oct. 22, 2009 “But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers…” (James 1:22a). NEWS 1) Mission and Ministry Board adopts budget, begins strategic financial planning. Brethren bits: Seminary courses, anniversaries, and other upcoming events (see column
Newsline for Oct. 21, 2009
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Oct. 21, 2009 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15). NEWS 1) Annual Conference looks for stories about people taking Jesus seriously. 2) Grants go to Indonesia, American Samoa, Philippines, and Niger. 3) Cincinnati
Congregational Life, Seminary, and Districts Cooperate on Webcasts
Church of the Brethren Newsline Updated Oct. 14, 2009 Diana Butler Bass (top), scholar of American religion and culture and author of “Christianity for the Rest of Us,” and Charles “Chip” Arn, president of the Church Growth Institute, are presenters for webcasts from Pacific Southwest District Conference on Nov. 6-8. The webcasts are a joint venture of the Transforming
A Reflection on Arriving in Nigeria
Church of the Brethren Newsline Oct. 13, 2009 Jennifer and Nathan Hosler arrived in Nigeria in mid-August as Church of the Brethren mission staff serving with Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN–the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria). They are teaching at Kulp Bible College and working with EYN’s Peace Program. The following reflects on their
Newsline Extra for October 9th, 2009
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Newsline Extra: Webcasts and Upcoming Events Oct. 9, 2009 “Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness…” (Psalm 5:8a). UPCOMING EVENTS 1) Congregational Life, seminary, and districts cooperate on webcasts. 2) Bethany Seminary offers January study trip to
Newsline for Oct. 7, 2009
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Oct. 7, 2009 “Rescue the weak and the needy…” (Psalm 82:4a). NEWS 1) Brethren Disaster Ministries responds to Indonesia, flooding in Georgia. 2) Brethren staff take part in national conversations on disaster guidelines. 3) 128 faith communities participate
128 Groups Participate in on Earth Peace Campaign for International Day of Prayer for Peace
Church of the Brethren Newsline Oct. 6, 2009 On Earth Peace, the peace education, action and witness agency of the Church of the Brethren, organized 128 Church of the Brethren congregations and other groups in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Nigeria to participate in the International Day of Prayer for Peace on or around
Church of the Brethren Wrongly Named in Release from ‘Life News’
Church of the Brethren Newsline Oct. 5, 2009 The “Life News” organization has falsely reported that the Church of the Brethren denomination has endorsed a letter to Congress on abortion. The misleading release dated Oct. 2 written by Life News editor Steven Ertelt incorrectly stated that the Church of the Brethren was among several mainline
Brethren Disaster Ministries Monitors Events in Samoa and Indonesia
Newsline Update: Disaster Response Oct. 1, 2009 “The Lord is my shepherd…” (Psalm 23:1a). BRETHREN DISASTER MINISTRIES MONITORS EVENTS IN SAMOA AND INDONESIA Brethren Disaster Ministries is monitoring disaster situations in the South Pacific island of Samoa and surrounding islands, and in Indonesia, through ecumenical partner organization Church World Service (CWS). A massive tsunami swept
Global Mission Executive Travels to North Korea for University Opening
Newsline Special Report Sept. 30, 2009 “Teach and admonish one another in all wisdom…” (Colossians 3:16b). The new Pyongyang University of Science and Technology in North Korea. Brethren representative Jay Wittmeyer attended the celebration of this unique venture, the first privately funded university in the country, made possible by the work of the faith-based Northeast Asia Foundation for