“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.
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Newsline for February 28, 2007
“The Lord is my light and my salvation….” — Psalm 27:1a NEWS 1) Neuman-Lee and Shumate head 2007 Annual Conference ballot. 2) General Board Executive Committee visits disaster relief in the Gulf. 3) Gather ’Round staff set plans for future 4) Brethren member participates in Darfur work of UN subcommittee. 5) Fund gives grants to
Gather ‘Round Curriculum Project Holds ‘Staff Summit’
(Feb. 16, 2007) — The full staff of “Gather ’Round: Hearing and Sharing God’s Good News” gathered at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Ill., from Feb. 6-8, for a time of celebration, evaluation, and planning. The meeting began the evening of Feb. 6 with a celebrative dinner and program, and concluded
Information Packet for 300th Anniversary Devotional Available from Brethren Press
(Jan. 23, 2007) — A packet of information for congregations wishing to make prepublication orders of “Fresh from the Word,” a daily devotional book for the 300th anniversary of the Brethren movement, is now available from Brethren Press. The packet has been mailed to the church board chair of each Church of the Brethren congregation.
Believers Church Bible Commentary Celebrates 20th Volume in 20 Years
On Nov. 17, more than two dozen writers and editors working with the Believers Church Bible Commentary met for dinner to celebrate the publication of 20 volumes in 20 years. The dinner was held in Washington, D.C., at the conclusion of a workshop for writers and prior to the Society of Biblical Literature meeting that
New Resources from Brethren Press
Several new resources are available through Brethren Press, including a new anthem using a text by Brethren poet Ken Morse, a fourth volume of the Brethren Encyclopedia, a new Brethren history “source book,” a Lenten devotional for 2007, the 300th anniversary devotional for 2008, and Vacation Bible School programs for next summer. Morse text
Text by Brethren Poet Published in Anthem
A poem written by well-known Brethren writer and editor Kenneth I. Morse is the text for “Listen to the Sunrise,” a choral anthem just published by Alliance Music Publications, Inc. Sheet music is available through Brethren Press for $1.70 each, plus shipping and handling. The voicing is SATB with children’s choir a capella. The anthem,
Brethren Christmas Eve Service to Air Again on Hallmark Channel
A Church of the Brethren Christmas Eve service is scheduled to air again nationally on the Hallmark Channel, at 7 a.m. (eastern and pacific time) on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006. “Enter the Light of Life” originally aired on CBS on Dec. 24, 2004. The service was filmed at Nicarry Chapel at Bethany Theological Seminary featuring
Committee Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Brethren Historical Library and Archives
Opening with a special recognition of the 70th anniversary of the Brethren Historical Library and Archives (BHLA), the Brethren Historical Committee met at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Ill., on Nov 3-4. The archives is a ministry of the Church of the Brethren General Board and began in 1936, when the
Newsline for October 25, 2006
“Hear, my child, and be wise, and direct your mind in the way.” — Proverbs 23:19 NEWS 1) Trust is created to help preserve John Kline homestead. 2) Brethren Volunteer Service Unit 272 begins work. 3) Atlantic Northeast District Conference meets on ‘Together’ theme. 4) MAX supports denominational wellness ministry. 5) Colorado Brethren and Mennonite