Church of the Brethren Newsline August 20, 2007 “Faith Is in the Following” was the theme for the 143rd Northern Ohio District Conference. A total of 333 delegates and other district members gathered from July 27-29 at Ashland (Ohio) University for worship, business, fellowship, and information-gathering. Moderator Larry Bradley, pastor of Reading Church of the
Brethren Benefit Trust Offers Resource to Find Health Insurance
Church of the Brethren Newsline August 17, 2007 Brethren Benefit Trust (BBT) is offering an online resource to locate health insurance, following the decision by the 2007 Annual Conference to phase out the Brethren Medical Plan’s medical insurance component for the Ministers’ Group. This group includes employees of Church of the Brethren congregations, districts, and
Newsline for August 15, 2007
“We must work the works of him who sent me….” John 9:4a NEWS 1) Agency executive committees and members of Implementation Committee hold discussion. 2) Disaster project leadership trainees are ‘hooked.’ 3) Toothpaste is removed from hygiene kits at Brethren Service Center. 4) Travel seminar takes students to visit Brethren in Brazil. 5) Conference kicks
Newsline Extra for August 15, 2007
“Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:27 UPCOMING EVENTS 1) Bethany Emphasis Sunday focuses on discipleship. 2) Mission Alive 2008 to recognize anniversary year. 3) Church planting conference is scheduled for May 2008. 4) 300th Anniversary update: Celebration is planned for Schwarzenau, Germany. 5) 300th Anniversary resources:
Church Planting Conference is Scheduled for May 2008
Church of the Brethren Newsline August 14, 2007 A church planting conference will convene from Thursday through Saturday, May 15-17, 2008, in Richmond, Ind. Early registration and pre-conference activities are scheduled for May 14, 2008. The conference will contribute to new church development in the Church of the Brethren by providing training for church planters,
Toothpaste Removed from Hygiene Kits at Brethren Service Center
Church of the Brethren Newsline August 13, 2007 “We are in the process of removing toothpaste from hygiene kits (formerly named health kits) and checking the contents to be sure only the correct items are included in the kits,” reports Loretta Wolf, director of the Material Resources program of the Church of the Brethren General
Conference Includes a Kick Off for Southeastern District’s 300th Anniversary Celebration
Church of the Brethren Newsline August 10, 2007 The Southeastern District Conference was held on July 27-29 at Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, N.C. Moderator Donna Shumate called the conference together as the delegate body met with 96 delegates. There were 33 churches represented. The delegates heard reports on Friday afternoon. Guest speaker Dennis
World Assembly and 300th Anniversary Celebration Planned for Schwarzenau
Church of the Brethren Newsline August 9, 2007 The village of Schwarzenau, Germany, is the site of the 2008 Brethren World Assembly and 300th Anniversary Celebration to take place the weekend of Aug. 2-3 next year. The event is being planned by the Board of Directors of Brethren Encyclopedia, Inc., which has representation from the
Disaster Project Leadership Trainees Are ‘Hooked’
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