“Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near” (James 5:8). 1) Annual Conference issues 2011 logo, makes online input form available for Special Response. 2) Meeting issues ‘Letter from Santo Domingo to All Churches.’ 3) NCC leaders offer pastoral advice to Senate on nuclear arms reduction. 4) Murray Williams tour proclaims Anabaptist
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Mission and Ministry Board Sets Framework for Strategic Planning, 2011 Budget
Newsline Special: Mission and Ministry Board holds fall meeting Oct. 21, 2010 “…To give light to those who sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace” (Luke 1:79). DENOMINATIONAL BOARD SETS FRAMEWORK FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING, ADOPTS 2011 BUDGET The board theme was “Hearers and
Newsline for October 21, 2010
Oct. 21, 2010 “…So there will be one flock, one shepherd” (John 10:16b). 1) Moderator joins Archbishop of Canterbury at 40th anniversary of CNI. 2) Heifer International president is co-winner of 2010 World Food Prize. 3) Sudan’s church leaders are concerned about upcoming referendum. PERSONNEL 4) David Shetler to serve as executive for Southern Ohio
Large-Print Advent Devotional, More New Resources from Brethren Press
Brethren Press is offering a large-print version of its annual Advent devotional as a brand-new partner to the regular-print devotional. The 2010 Advent devotional “Emmanuel: God Is with Us,” is written by Edward L. Poling. Congregations and individuals who order by Oct. 1 will receive pre-publication prices. The devotional is available in two sizes: regular
Neff Speaks, and Receives ‘Festschrift’ Honor, at Brethren Press Breakfast
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
Brethren Press Bookstore to Host Book Signings
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 1, 2010 A number of authors will be signing books at the Brethren Press bookstore at Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa.: Bob Neff, shown above presenting a Bible study at National Older Adult Conference, is among the authors holding book signings at
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.
Newsline for April 7, 2010
April 7, 2010 “We, who are many, are one body in Christ” (Romans 12:5). NEWS 1) Special Response Resource Committee concludes its work. 2) Denomination’s new Vision Committee holds first meeting. 3) Gather ’Round is ‘starting over.’ 4) On Earth Peace board plans for a future with hope. 5) Brethren Digital Archives group introduces
Newsline for Nov. 18, 2009
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Nov. 18, 2009 “O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good” (Psalm 136:1a). NEWS 1) Haiti workcamp continues rebuilding, funding needed for ‘Brethren phase.’ 2) Mission executive visits churches and Rural Service Center in India.
Newsline for Oct. 7, 2009
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Oct. 7, 2009 “Rescue the weak and the needy…” (Psalm 82:4a). NEWS 1) Brethren Disaster Ministries responds to Indonesia, flooding in Georgia. 2) Brethren staff take part in national conversations on disaster guidelines. 3) 128 faith communities participate