In poor countries like the Dominican Republic, micro-credit is one of the few options many people have to earn a living, according to a report from Global Food Crisis Fund manager Howard Royer. The fund is giving a grant of $66,500 to cover the 2006 budget of a Church of the Brethren microloan program in
BBT Board Explores Ways to Offset High Expense of Medical Insurance
The Brethren Medical Plan Study Committee of the Annual Conference has asked Brethren Benefit Trust (BBT) to help identify potential new sources of funding for the Church of the Brethren Medical Plan. At its spring meetings April 21-23 in Elgin, Ill., the BBT Board and staff spent time brainstorming possible ways to offset the ever-escalating
A Brethren Volunteer Reflects on ‘Pray-In’ Outside White House
By Todd Flory “The Church of the Brethren has a really good bumper sticker like that. Have you seen those?” His right hand gripped mine in a firm hand shake, his left index finger tapped the front of my shirt that read, “When Jesus said, ‘Love your enemies,’ I think he probably meant don’t kill
Newsline for May 24, 2006
“For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is also dead.” — James 2:26 NEWS 1) Brethren receive record-breaking dividend from Brotherhood Mutual. 2) Church planting is `doable,’ conference participants learn. 3) Ecumenical committee plans for Annual Conference. 4) Brethren Academy welcomes 14 new ministry students. 5) Nigerian Brethren
On Earth Peace Board Begins Strategic Planning Process
The On Earth Peace Board of Directors and staff met April 21-22 at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md. The board’s Advancement, Personnel, Finance, and Executive committees met April 20. The devotional theme used scriptures focused on “A Passion for Peace.” Beginning new strategic planning work, the board affirmed and encouraged staff to
Newsline Special for May 22, 2006
“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God.” — Ephesians 2:19 NEWS 1) Cross Cultural Celebration reflects on the household of God. 2) Celebración Intercultural refleja la casa de Dios. 3) Brethren in Puerto Rico ask for prayer for
Brethren in Puerto Rico, Brazil Ask for Prayer
Puerto Rican Brethren ask for prayer for island’s financial crisis Brethren from Puerto Rico who were at the Church of the Brethren’s Cross Cultural Consultation and Celebration in Pennsylvania May 4-7, asked fellow participants to pray for the island during its current financial crisis. As of May 1 nearly 100,000 government employees including teachers and
Association of Brethren Caregivers Makes Personnel Announcements
The Association of Brethren Caregivers (ABC) has made two personnel announcements today, the appointments of Mary Lou Garrison as director of Wellness Ministry in a position also supported by the Church of the Brethren General Board and Brethren Benefit Trust; and Kim Ebersole as director of Older Adult Ministry and Family Life Ministry. —
A Reflection from Nigeria: Pray for Us and We’ll Pray for You
By David Whitten “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone” — Romans 12:18 In a far away place in the savannah of Nigeria, West Africa, there sits on the banks of a river a quiet village named Garkida. For the most part, the village lives out
Church of the Brethren Leader Asks for Apology from Dr. Phil Show
A letter to the Dr. Phil Show and Paramount Television from Stan Noffsinger, general secretary of the Church of the Brethren General Board, has asked for an on-air apology and retraction following a segment that erroneously named the Church of the Brethren as linked to a child abduction case. The segment titled, “Missing,” aired May