“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
Bethany Seminary Holds Reception to Honor Retiring President Eugene F. Roop
(April 2, 2007) — A reception for Bethany Theological Seminary president Eugene F. Roop is scheduled for Sunday, April 29, from 2-4 p.m. at the seminary in Richmond, Ind. The reception will feature a program at 3 p.m. Roop will retire June 30, after having served as Bethany’s president since 1992. He led the seminary
Daily News: March 30, 2007
(March 30, 2007) — The 2001 Annual Conference referred concerns for the funding of Conference to the Annual Conference Council. Taking that responsibility seriously, the council took an in-depth look at the financial situation of Annual Conference in its spring meeting March 12-13 at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Ill. CORRECTION:
Daily News: March 29, 2007
(March 29, 2007) — The semi-annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond, Ind., on March 23-25 included significant moments of celebration and recognition. Eugene F. Roop, who is retiring on June 30 after 15 years of service as president of the seminary, was honored at a dinner for board
Newsline for March 28, 2007
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” — John 1:5 NEWS 1) Christian Peace Witness for Iraq is ‘a candle in the darkness.’ 2) Vital Pastor program continues to launch and conclude pastor groups. 3) Disaster Child Care provides training workshops. 4) Brethren Disaster Response appeals for more volunteers.