Church of the Brethren Newsline August 8, 2007 “My name is Larry, and I’m an addict.” The roomful of fellow addicts responded, “Hi, Larry!” This is not the typical opening for a meeting of Church of the Brethren volunteers, but Larry Williams offered this caveat, “I’m addicted to disaster response.” Williams is a disaster project
Newsline for August 1, 2007
“I will give thanks to the Lord….” Psalm 9:1a NEWS 1) Butler Chapel celebrates tenth anniversary of rebuilding. 2) Foods Resource Bank holds annual meeting. 3) Grants support DR community development, Katrina relief. 4) ABC encourages support of SCHIP reauthorization. 5) Brethren bits: Personnel, job openings, Annual Conference, more. UPCOMING EVENTS 6) Course offerings are
News Reflection: Brethren Meet With USAID
Church of the Brethren Newsline July 31, 2007 Timothy Ritchey Martin, one of the pastors of Grossnickle Church of the Brethren in Myersville, Md., reflects below on a visit by members of his congregation to the offices of USAID, and their Congressman, in Washington, D.C. Grossnickle is one of the Church of the Brethren congregations
Plans Announced for 300th Anniversary Events at Annual Conference
Church of the Brethren Newsline July 30, 2007 The 2008 Church of the Brethren Annual Conference will feature special events celebrating the 300th anniversary of the Brethren, 1708-2008, as announced recently by the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary Committee. The Conference will be held in Richmond, Va., on July 12-16. The Conference planners are
Foods Resource Bank Holds Annual Meeting
Church of the Brethren Newsline July 27, 2007 The Foods Resource Bank (FRB) annual meeting took place in mid-July at Sauder Village in Archbold, northwest Ohio. Global Food Crisis Fund manager Howard Royer was among several Church of the Brethren members who attended. Brethren participate in the Foods Resource Bank through the Global Food Crisis
Butler Chapel Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Rebuilding
Church of the Brethren Newsline July 26, 2007 Ten years have passed since hundreds of Church of the Brethren volunteers helped to build a new Butler Chapel AME Church in Orangeburg, S.C. The original church was burned by arson. Local church leaders there are now planning a major 10th Anniversary celebration to be held Jan.
Brethren Plan for International Day of Prayer for Peace
Church of the Brethren Newsline July 23, 2007 On Earth Peace and the Brethren Witness/Washington Office are asking congregations and faith communities to pray publicly about violence in their communities and the world, on or near the International Day of Prayer for Peace, Sept. 21, 2007. The event is connected with the World Council of
Brethren Called to Support Health Insurance for Children
Church of the Brethren Newsline July 20, 2007 An action alert from the Brethren Witness/Washington Office is calling for support for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). “In the next few weeks Congress will decide whether or not millions of children in America will have the health coverage they need to reach their God-given
Newsline Extra for July 19, 2007
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21 UPCOMING EVENTS 1) Churches invited to sponsor public prayer on International Day of Prayer for Peace. 2) Shane Hipps to lead workshops on faith in a media culture. 3) 300th anniversary update: Registration opens for Germantown event, academic conference. 4) 300th anniversary
Newsline for July 18, 2007
“All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord….” Psalm 22:27a NEWS 1) Seven students graduate from ministry training programs. 2) Brethren tackle growing projects for Foods Resource Bank. 3) Assessment team travels to Sudan in preparation for new mission. 4) Brethren grants support disaster relief and hunger relief efforts. 5)