Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Nov. 4, 2009 “…The righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith…” (Romans 1:17b). NEWS 1) Preachers are named for the 2010 Annual Conference. 2) Hispanic Ministries executives of several denominations gather in Chicago. 3) Brethren Volunteer
Brethren Volunteer Service
Cincinnati Church Starts BVS Volunteer Community House
Church of the Brethren Newsline Oct. 23, 2009 Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) and Cincinnati (Ohio) Church of the Brethren have partnered to open a BVS House as part of an initiative to develop community living opportunities for volunteers. The initiative, which was announced last year, envisions a number of volunteer community houses supported by BVS
Newsline Extra for Sept. 25, 2009
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Newsline Extra: Personnel Notices Sept. 25, 2009 “Deal bountifully with your servant, so that I may live and observe your word” (Psalm 119:17). PERSONNEL 1) Alan Bolds resigns from online gifts development position. 2) Shannon Kahler called as
Newsline for Sept. 24, 2009
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Sept. 24, 2009 “But we speak God’s wisdom…” (1 Corinthians 2:7a). NEWS 1) NOAC makes connections between wisdom and legacy. 2) Leadership Team welcomes invitation from German church. 3) Brethren funds give grants for disaster and hunger relief.
Junior High Conference Exceeds Seed Grant in ‘Reverse Offering’
Church of the Brethren Newsline Sept. 16, 2009 Junior high youth who took part in this year’s National Junior High Conference have exceeded the seed money they were given for a “reverse offering” that has been collected since the June event. In an update on the collection Becky Ullom, director of the Church of the
Annual Conference Announces 2010 Theme, Study Committees Organize
Annual Conference moderator Shawn Flory Replogle (kneeling left) receives a blessing along with moderator-elect Robert Alley (kneeling right) at the 2009 Annual Conference in San Diego in late June. Replogle has issued a theme statement for the 2010 Annual Conference, which will take place in Pittsburgh, Pa., July 3-7. Go to http://www.cobannualconference.org/ pittsburgh/theme.html . Photo by Glenn Riegel Chris Douglas
Newsline Extra for September 7, 2009
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Newsline Extra: International Day of Prayer for Peace and Other Upcoming Events Sept. 7, 2009 “…So that in me you may have peace” (John 16:33). INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE 1) Congregations plan for the International
Newsline for August 26, 2009
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Aug. 26, 2009 “The Lord is my portion” (Psalm 119:57a). NEWS 1) BBT sends notification letters for recalculated annuity benefits. 2) Haitian Brethren name provisional board, hold blessing for first ministers. 3) Workcamp ministry records another successful season.
Newsline for July 16, 2009
Newsline The Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe to Newsline. For more Church of the Brethren news go to www.brethren.org and click on “News.” “Commit your work to the Lord…” (Proverbs 16:3a). NEWS 1) Delegation celebrates church anniversary, Brethren connections in Angola. 2) BBT reports progress in
Young Adult Panel Addresses Brethren Life and Thought Luncheon
223rd Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren San Diego, California — June 27, 2009 The Brethren Journal Association invited a panel consisting of Dana Cassell, Brethren Volunteer Service worker serving with the BVS office; Jordan Blevins, staff of the Eco-Justice program of the National Council of Churches; and Matt McKimmy, pastor of Richmond (Ind.)