224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 5, 2010 In his introduction of the speaker for the Brethren Press Breakfast, David Leiter, pastor of Green Tree Church of the Brethren in Oaks, Pa., noted, “What impresses me most about Bob is his dedication to serve the overall church
Bethany Theological Seminary
Sermon for Monday, July 5: ‘Measurably New’
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 5, 2010 Preacher: Earle Fike Jr., former faculty of Bethany Theological Seminary, former executive staff of the denomination, and a past moderator of Annual Conference Text: Luke 19: 1-10; Ephesians 4:1-8 The scene is at the breakfast table of an everyday home.
Annual Conference Bits and Pieces
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 3, 2010 “We are in vogue. The cutting edge of the culture we live in is seeking the same things we were seeking 300 years ago…. It is our time. We were made for this time.” –Annual Conference moderator Shawn Flory
Daily Webcasts Are Offered from Annual Conference
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 2, 2010 The schedule of events to be webcast from the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa., on July 3-7 includes each day’s worship service, one afternoon business session, pre-Conference deacon training sessions, a hearing for the Special
Newsline for July 1, 2010
July 1, 2010 “If you love me, you will obey what I command” (John 14:15, NIV). NEWS 1) Brethren leader at White House meeting on Israel and Palestine. 2) Church leaders meet with Secretary of Agriculture on childhood hunger. PERSONNEL 3) Blevins to lead ecumenical peace program for NCC and Church of the Brethren.
Young Adults Rock Camp Blue Diamond over Memorial Day Weekend
Young Adult Conference drew 70 Brethren from across the country to Camp Blue Diamond over Memorial Day Weekend. The theme was “Community” based on Romans 12. View a photo album from the conference. Photo by Matt McKimmy Church of the Brethren Newsline June 21, 2010 Camp Blue Diamond in Petersburg, Pa., was rockin’ this Memorial Day weekend. Four-square, footwashing, and four-part
Interim District Executives, Assistant Seminary Professor Are Named
Church of the Brethren Newsline June 7, 2010 Noffsinger Erbaugh to serve S. Ohio District as interim executive Wendy Noffsinger Erbaugh has been appointed interim district executive for Southern Ohio District, a quarter-time position from July 1-Dec. 31. She is an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren currently serving as a freelance curriculum
Newsline for June 4, 2010
June 4, 2010 “…And I will be their God, and they shall be my people,” (Jeremiah 31:33b). NEWS 1) Bethany Seminary celebrates 105th commencement. 2) Hundreds of deacons trained in 2010. 3) Haitian Family Resource Center is hosted by New York Brethren. 4) Workcamper to share Beanie Babies with children in Haiti. UPCOMING EVENTS 5)
Bethany Seminary Hosts Third Presidential Forum
Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond, Ind., hosted its third annual Presidential Forum April 8-10. Martin Marty greets students at Bethany Theological Seminary’s Presidential Forum (photo courtesy of Bethany Seminary) This year’s theme, “When Strangers Are Angels: The Spiritual and Social Movements of Brethren, Friends, and Mennonites in the 21st Century,” was celebrated through lectures, discussions,
Newsline for May 20, 2010
May 20, 2010 “God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh…” (Acts 2:17a). NEWS: 1) Sunday worship, other sessions to be webcast by Annual Conference. 2) New investment options are approved by BBT Board. 3) Bethany Seminary hosts third Presidential Forum. 4) NCC Governing Board calls for end to gun violence.