Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Jan. 14, 2010 “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it” (John 1:5). NEWS 1) General secretary calls Brethren to a time of prayer for Haiti; Brethren Disaster Ministries prepares for relief
Newsline Special for January 13, 2010
= Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Newsline Special: Haiti Earthquake Jan. 13, 2010 CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN BEGINS RESPONSE TO HAITI EARTHQUAKE The Church of the Brethren has begun its response to the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti yesterday evening, with plans for
Bridgewater College Selects New President
Church of the Brethren Newsline Bridgewater College’s new president George Cornelius (at left) with retiring president Phillip C. Stone. Photo courtesy of Bridgewater College Jan. 11, 2010 The Board of Trustees of Bridgewater (Va.) College announced today in a special on-campus meeting that it has unanimously selected George Cornelius as the 8th president of the college.
Newsline Special for January 7, 2010
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Newsline Special Jan. 7, 2010 “Blessed are the peacemakers…” (Matthew 5:9a). ON EARTH PEACE DELEGATION CONTINUES IN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE DESPITE DEPORTATION OF LEADERS “What’s the purpose of your trip to Israel?” was the question asked by six
Shiloh Church of the Brethren Loses Building to Fire
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Newsline Special Jan. 5, 2010 “Restore us, O God; let your face shine…” (Psalm 80:3a). SHILOH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN IN WEST VIRGINIA LOSES BUILDING TO FIRE Shiloh Church of the Brethren near Kasson, W. Va., lost its
Newsline Extra for December 30, 2009
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Extra: Districts End-of-Year Wrap-Up Dec. 30, 2009 “I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” (Isaiah 43:19a). REPORTS FROM DISTRICT MEETINGS 1) Gathering V calls Western Plains District to
Newsline for Dec. 30, 2009
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Dec. 30, 2009 “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” (2 Corinthians 9:15). NEWS 1) Districts work at church renewal through Springs initiative. 2) OMA conference addresses seven foundations of Christian camping. 3) Church representative attends
Quilts Bring to Life Memories of Women’s Work in China
Church of the Brethren Newsline Dec. 18, 2009 “Archival research and collective memories from close at hand and afar are bringing an intriguing story to life–a kind of SERRV project a decade or two ahead of SERRV, a hunger action program 50 years ahead of the Global Food Crisis Fund,” reports Howard Royer. Earlier this
Newsline for Dec. 17, 2009
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Dec. 17, 2009 “And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed…” (Isaiah 40:5a, NIV). NEWS 1) Immigration issues are affecting some Brethren congregations. 2) Grants support ecumenical build in Iowa, assistance to Cambodia, India, Haiti. 3) Kulp Bible
Brethren Revival Fellowship Announces Publication of Commentary on Genesis
Church of the Brethren Newsline Dec. 8, 2009 Brethren Revival Fellowship has announced the publication of a commentary on Genesis, written by Harold S. Martin. The book is part of the “Brethren Old Testament Commentary” series, which has the stated aim of giving a readable explanation of the Old Testament text, with loyalty to Anabaptist