223rd Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren San Diego, California — June 29, 2009 The Standing Committee of district delegates today named the members of a Special Response Resource Committee called for by the action of Annual Conference to accept two items of business as “special response” items to be dealt with using the
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Sermon: “How Deep Is Your Love?”
223rd Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren San Diego, California — June 29, 2009 Scripture readings: Mark 12:29-30; John 21 It was three-and-a-half years into our experience living in the Dominican Republic that we headed out on a hike up the side of a mountain, thinking we knew what we were getting ourselves
National Council of Churches Leader Proclaims Importance of Working for Peace
223rd Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren San Diego, California — June 29, 2009 Michael Kinnamon, general secretary of the National Council of Churches of Christ (NCC), was the featured speaker at the annual Ecumenical Luncheon hosted by the Church of the Brethren’s Committee on Interchurch Relations (CIR). Church of the Brethren general secretary
Conference Reaffirms 1954 Paper on Secret Oath-Bound Societies, Addresses Other Business
223rd Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren San Diego, California — June 29, 2009 The Annual Conference has respectfully returned the “Query: Secret Oath-Bound Societies” and reaffirmed the statement on membership in secret societies that was passed by the 1954 Annual Conference–with an amendment asking the Conference officers to appoint a three-member group to develop resources
Novelli Insight Session Shares Art of ‘Storying’ to Teach Bible to Youth
223rd Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren San Diego, California — June 29, 2009 Are the students in your youth ministry equipped with the tools necessary to grow deeper in their relationship with God? That’s the question that every youth worker ponders and is the question Michael Novelli sought to answer when he first
Story of ‘Grace Goes to Prison’ Is Told at Brethren Press Breakfast
223rd Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren San Diego, California — June 29, 2009 “The first time Marie Hamilton walked into a cell block she felt ashamed, seeing men with haunted eyes staring out at her from steel cages from both sides of a corridor,” Melanie Snyder said at the Brethren Press breakfast. “Her
On Earth Peace Presents Results of Its Strategic Planning
223rd Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren San Diego, California — June 28, 2009 While marking its 35th anniversary, On Earth Peace is unveiling a new strategic plan that is directing and prioritizing the organization’s work. For those attending the annual breakfast, this meant more was on the menu than just food and fellowship.
Peace Walk and Witness Pays Tribute to Phil and Louise Rieman
223rd Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren San Diego, California — June 28, 2009 The Peace Walk and Peace Witness takes place every year at Annual Conference in one form or another, but this year’s event was different. First, because San Diego is a driving, not a walking city, Bob Gross, executive director of
BRF Celebrates 10 Years of the Brethren Mission Fund
223rd Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren San Diego, California — June 28, 2009 The Brethren Revival Fellowship (BRF) reviewed and celebrated the first 10 years of its Brethren Mission Fund, and received financial reports for the fund, presented by Carl Brubaker, at the annual BRF Luncheon. The Brethren Mission Fund was established Sept. 12,
Worship Bulletin
223rd Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren San Diego, California — June 28, 2009 10:00-10:15 a.m. Gathering Music 10:15-10:20 a.m. Announcements 10:20 a.m. Prelude “How Firm a Foundation” (setting by James H. Johnson) Call to Worship adapted from Psalm 33 *Choral Declaration “Your Love, O God, Has Called Us Here” *Invocation Prayer (unison) God of love who casts out all fear,