October 19, 2007 “My…brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it” (Luke 8:21b, NRSV). 300th ANNIVERSARY UPDATE 1) Young Center hosts academic conference for the 300th Anniversary of the Brethren. NOTES FROM CHURCH AGENCIES 2) General Board agenda includes Brethren Service Center recommendations. 3) Association of Brethren Caregivers continues to need
Association of Brethren Caregivers Continues to Need Support
Church of the Brethren Newsline October 18, 2007 The Association of Brethren Caregivers (ABC) sent a letter last week to congregations that have contributed to the agency, asking that they continue to include ABC in their congregational budget now and in the future. In July, Annual Conference delegates approved the Review and Evaluation Committee’s recommendation
On Earth Peace Holds Fall Board Meeting
Church of the Brethren Newsline October 16, 2007 The On Earth Peace Board of Directors and staff met Sept. 21-23 at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md. Mindful of the On Earth Peace 2007 theme of “Building Bridges,” they worshiped together, discussed the history of On Earth Peace, reviewed goals accomplished in the
Live Video Webcast Offered from 300th Anniversary Conference
Church of the Brethren Newsline October 11, 2007 The Church of the Brethren webcast series at http://www.cobwebcast.bethanyseminary.edu/ is offering interactive live video webcasting from the 300th Anniversary academic conference on Oct. 11-13. The conference titled “Honoring a Legacy, Embracing a Future: 300 Years of Brethren Heritage,” is sponsored by the Young Center for Anabaptist and
Newsline for October 10, 2007
October 10, 2007 “Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth” (Psalm 66:1). NEWS 1) Joint statement is issued from discussion of Annual Conference exhibit policy. 2) ABC Board receives multicultural sensitivity training. 3) Committee receives challenge from American Baptists. 4) Children’s Disaster Services trains ‘CJ’s Bus’ volunteers. 5) Atlantic Southeast District holds a
Newsline Extra for October 10, 2007
October 10, 2007 “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness” (Psalm 115:1) 1) 300th Anniversary update: Music and worship fill Sight and Sound theater. 2) 300th Anniversary bits and pieces. * * * * * * * *
Caregivers Board Receives Multicultural Sensitivity Training
Church of the Brethren Newsline October 4, 2007 The Association of Brethren Caregivers (ABC) Board and staff participated in multicultural sensitivity training during fall board meetings, held at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Ill. Kathy Reid, ABC executive director, and Wendy McFadden, publisher of Brethren Press, provided the training. The training
Emergency Disaster Fund Gives $89,300 in Grants
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