224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 5, 2010 In today’s business sessions, Tim Harvey, pastor of Roanoke (Va.) Central Church of the Brethren, was chosen as Annual Conference moderator-elect. The Nominating Committee of the Standing Committee of district delegates developed the slate of candidates, and Standing Committee
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Delegates Approve Church Bylaws, Act on Two Queries and Recommendation on Appeals
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 5, 2010 Delegates voted to approve revised bylaws for the Church of the Brethren, and acted on two queries during the Annual Conference business sessions on Monday, July 5 in Pittsburgh, Pa. (above) Below, delegates had an opportunity to meet others
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.
Sunday Morning Sermon for July 4: ‘Expectant Living’
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 4, 2010 Marlys Hershberger, pastor of Hollidaysburg (Pa.) Church of the Brethren, preached for Sunday morning service on the theme, “Expectant Living.” Photo by Glenn Riegel Preacher: Marlys Hershberger, pastor of Hollidaysburg (Pa.) Church of the Brethren Text: Luke 1:26-55 So
Annual Conference Bits and Pieces for Sunday
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 4, 2010 Quotes of the Day: “We live in a pregnant time. The church is not much different than Mary. Are we not called to pregnant living also?” –Marlys Hershberger, pastor of Hollidaysburg (Pa.) Church of the Brethren, preaching for Sunday morning
Sunday Morning Worship Called to Wait for New Possibilities
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 4, 2010 It may not have been Christmas in July but it was at the least a very summery Advent as Marlys Hershberger, pastor of Hollidaysburg (Pa.) Church of the Brethren, invited the Sunday morning worshippers into the special time Mary
Four Church Plants Welcomed as Fellowships or Congregations
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 4, 2010 Four new churches were welcomed Sunday afternoon–one as a congregation, three as fellowships. They were officially welcomed at the beginning of the business session so that their delegates could be seated in the delegate body. Iglesia de los Hermanos
Sermon for Saturday, July 3 – “When Heaven and Earth Touch”
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 3, 2010 When Heaven and Earth Touch Sermon by Annual Conference moderator Shawn Flory Replogle Scripture text: Matthew 17:1-9 Tonight is the first test of the 2010 Annual Conference delegates. Having read all the materials you have been provided, you will
Resolution on Gun Violence, 2011 Budget on Agenda for Denominational Board
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 3, 2010 A “Resolution on Ending Gun Violence” and a budget parameter for 2011 topped the agenda at today’s meeting of the Church of the Brethren’s Mission and Ministry Board. The group held its pre-Annual Conference meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa., led
Peggy Campolo Speaks at Voices for an Open Spirit Dinner
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 3, 2010 Bridge-building. It’s a useful metaphor for conversations in communities, in churches, and even in the home. Peggy Campolo’s message at the Voices for an Open Spirit (VOS) dinner Saturday evening offered personal testimony to the power of bridge-building, particularly