December 19, 2007 “If you do not stand firm in faith, you shall not stand at all” (Isaiah 7:9b). RESOURCES 1) New from Brethren Press: Devotionals, study of Hebrews, Talkabout decoder wheel. 2) Brethren Press offers special Living Word Bulletin for 300th Anniversary, plans joint series with Mennonites. 3) Update of Spanish language minister’s manual
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New from Brethren Press
Church of the Brethren Newsline December 18, 2007 New resources from Brethren Press include a Lent devotional booklet for 2008, a Covenant Bible study on Hebrews, and a Talkabout decoder wheel from the Gather ’Round curriculum, among others. “He Set His Face,” the devotional booklet for Lent and Easter 2008 by James L. Benedict, pastor
Newsline Extra for November 8, 2007
November 8, 2007 “…Serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received” (1 Peter 4:10b) PERSONNEL NOTICES 1) Mary Dulabaum resigns from Association of Brethren Caregivers. 2) Tom Benevento ends his work with Global Mission Partnerships. 3) Jeanne Davies to coordinate workcamp ministry of General Board. 4) James Deaton begins as interim managing
Newsline for June 6, 2007
“Be still, and know that I am God!” Psalm 46:10a NEWS 1) Church of the Brethren membership decline continues. 2) Brethren Benefit Trust screens top 25 defense contractors. 3) On Earth Peace board meets with Cross-Cultural Consultation. 4) Letter to President Bush supports UN Population Fund. 5) Brethren bits: Corrections, remembrance, personnel, and more. PERSONNEL
Brethren Press Offers Vacation Bible School Materials
(April 5, 2007) — Two Vacation Bible School programs may be ordered through Brethren Press for this summer’s VBS. Call 800-441-3712 to order starter kits and additional materials, or go to http://www.brethrenpress.com/ (search for “VBS”). “Be Bold! God Is with You” (published by Mennonite Publishing House; order starter kit from Brethren Press for $129.99 plus
Newsline for March 28, 2007
“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.
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