224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 7, 2010 Preacher: Jonathan Shively, executive director of Congregational Life Ministries for the Church of the Brethren Text: Matthew 28:16-20 Well, what a week! For many of us it has been exhilarating. For some comforting. For some frustrating. For others
Newsline for July 7, 2010
July 7, 2010 “If you love me, you will obey what I command” (John 14:15 NIV), A REVIEW OF ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2010 1) Resolution Against Torture is adopted by Annual Conference. 2) Delegates approve church bylaws, act on two queries and a recommendation on appeals. 3) Hearing gives first look at Special Response process in
Sermon for Tuesday, July 6: ‘All We Can Be’
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 6, 2010 Preacher: Nancy Fitzgerald, pastor of Arlington (Va.) Church of the Brethren Text: Mark 10:17-22 Nancy Fitzgerald, pastor of Arlington (Va.) Church of the Brethren, preached for the evening service on the theme, “All That We Can Be.” Photo by
Conference Confirms Nominees to Boards of Church Agencies
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 6, 2010 The Annual Conference today confirmed the nominations and appointments of a number of people to serve on boards of Church of the Brethren agencies: Confirmations of board members to the Church of the Brethren Mission and Ministry Board: Rebecca Ball-Miller
Hearing Gives First Look at Special Response Process in Districts
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 6, 2010 A “model” hearing on the evening of July 6, during the 2010 Annual Conference, offered a first look at the hearings that will take place in each of the 23 districts in the Church of the Brethren this fall
Resolution Against Torture Is Adopted by Annual Conference
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 6, 2010 Standing Committee representative from Atlantic Southeast District Leah Hileman presented the Resolution Against Torture to the delegates, whe adopted it with many statements of affirmation. Photo by Glenn Riegel Doris Abdullah, the church’s representative to the United Nations, spoke
Neff Speaks, and Receives ‘Festschrift’ Honor, at Brethren Press Breakfast
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 5, 2010 In his introduction of the speaker for the Brethren Press Breakfast, David Leiter, pastor of Green Tree Church of the Brethren in Oaks, Pa., noted, “What impresses me most about Bob is his dedication to serve the overall church
Harvey Is Chosen as Moderator-Elect, More Election Results
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 5, 2010 In today’s business sessions, Tim Harvey, pastor of Roanoke (Va.) Central Church of the Brethren, was chosen as Annual Conference moderator-elect. The Nominating Committee of the Standing Committee of district delegates developed the slate of candidates, and Standing Committee
Delegates Approve Church Bylaws, Act on Two Queries and Recommendation on Appeals
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 5, 2010 Delegates voted to approve revised bylaws for the Church of the Brethren, and acted on two queries during the Annual Conference business sessions on Monday, July 5 in Pittsburgh, Pa. (above) Below, delegates had an opportunity to meet others
Sermon for Monday, July 5: ‘Measurably New’
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 5, 2010 Preacher: Earle Fike Jr., former faculty of Bethany Theological Seminary, former executive staff of the denomination, and a past moderator of Annual Conference Text: Luke 19: 1-10; Ephesians 4:1-8 The scene is at the breakfast table of an everyday home.