(April 17, 2007) — The Youth and Young Adult Ministries of the Church of the Brethren General Board has named a new National Youth Cabinet for the denomination, to help plan youth events for the year 2007-08. The six youth who have been named to the cabinet are Seth Keller of Dover, Pa.; Heather Popielarz
Newsline Special for April 16, 2007
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1 Prayer is requested for the community of Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Va., and surrounding communities, following a shooting in which as many as 33 people have been killed and many more wounded. Prayer has been requested by Good Shepherd
Disaster Child Care Continues Work in New Orleans
(April 13, 2007) — Disaster Child Care volunteers continue to serve in New Orleans, La., as part of the FEMA Louisiana Welcome Home Center, established to help aid returning families in their road to recovery. As of April 9, 27 child care volunteers have interacted with 595 children since the opening of the project on
Newsline for April 11, 2007
“We have seen the Lord.” — John 20:25b NEWS 1) Annual Conference Council expresses concern over funding shortfall. 2) Bethany Seminary board honors president Eugene F. Roop. 3) Brethren deliver World Day of Prayer requests to House Speaker. 4) Brethren bits: Correction, personnel, RYC, and more. PERSONNEL 5) Scheppard to be new vice president, dean
Newsline Extra for April 11, 2007
“Proclaim the power of God.” — Psalm 68:34a 1) Annual Conference moderator will make history. 1a) La moderadora de la Conferencia Anual hará historia 2) 2007 Conference will ‘Proclaim the Power of God.’ 2a) La Conferencia Anual de 2007 “Proclamará el Poder de Dios” 3) Review of agencies, medical plan, becoming intercultural top business agenda.
Nigerian Brethren Hold 60th Majalisa
(April 10, 2007) — Under a canvas canopy in the partially constructed EYN Conference Center, in temperatures in excess of 110 degrees fahrenheit, with church business conducted in the Hausa language, Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN–the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) held its 60th Majalisa or annual conference. The event took place March 27-30.
Song and Story Fest Focuses on Eco-Justice
(April 9, 2007) — This summer’s Song and Story Fest, an annual intergenerational camp for all ages co-sponsored by On Earth Peace, will be held at Inspiration Hills Camp and Retreat Center in Burbank, Ohio. The theme for the June 24-30 event is “The Arc of the Universe: Bending Toward Eco-Justice?” The fest is scheduled
Brethren Press Offers Vacation Bible School Materials
(April 5, 2007) — Two Vacation Bible School programs may be ordered through Brethren Press for this summer’s VBS. Call 800-441-3712 to order starter kits and additional materials, or go to http://www.brethrenpress.com/ (search for “VBS”). “Be Bold! God Is with You” (published by Mennonite Publishing House; order starter kit from Brethren Press for $129.99 plus
Brethren Colleges Abroad Goes ‘Carbon Neutral’
(April 4, 2007) — Brethren Colleges Abroad (BCA) has gone “carbon neutral,” according to an announcement at the program’s website http://www.bcanet.org/. Beginning in the spring 2007, BCA will be making contributions to the Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) in an effort to off-set the carbon released into the atmosphere by the flights students take to
Church of the Brethren Gives $50,000 for Agriculture in N. Korea, Among Recent Grants
(April 3, 2007) — The Global Food Crisis Fund (GFCF) and the Emergency Disaster Fund (EDF) of the Church of the Brethren General Board have made four recent grants totaling $83,000–among them $50,000 to support agriculture in North Korea, which continues to experience periodic famine. The GFCF allocation of $50,000 for the Sustainable Agriculture and