An attack on Askira Uba left soldiers and many terrorists killed, shops and cars burnt, a few civilians sustaining stray bullet injuries in the encounter that seemed to be a revenge mission by Islamic State West Africa Province (IWAP) for a recent attack on the terrorists’ camp in Sambisa by the Joint Task Force. Many of the terrorists were neutralized after their attempt to wage an attack on a village call Bungulwa, village locals said.
Church of the Brethren
Newsline for Nov. 12, 2021
NEWS
1) ‘Dearest Sisters and Brothers in Christ’: Letter supports Church of the Brethren ministers
2) Manchester offers full-ride Multicultural Excellence in Leadership Scholarship
3) Faith-based organizations to COP26: ‘We must respond with the knowledge of science and the wisdom of spirituality’
UPCOMING EVENTS
4) Brethren Academy revises schedule, announces new material, increases continuing education credit for Clergy Tax Seminar
5) ‘Sacred Connections: Advent Soul Tending for Spiritual Leaders’ to be offered to ministers
JESUS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: STORIES FROM CONGREGATIONS
6) Welcoming Team at Lititz gets media attention for welcome to Afghan refugees
7) Brethren bits: Two named to Stewardship of Property Committee, call for nominations to Annual Conference ballot, Global Mission prayer requests, 25 Days to Jesus, webinars tell story of Brethren Service Commission, 40th Annual Mid-Atlantic Disaster Response Auction, more
‘Dearest Sisters and Brothers in Christ’: Letter supports Church of the Brethren ministers
A letter from the Pastoral Compensation and Benefits Advisory Committee has expressed the group’s support to the ministers in the Church of the Brethren. The letter acknowledged the particular challenges for ministers during the COVID-19 pandemic and shared information about a number of resources that are available for ministers and congregations experiencing financial hardship.
‘Sacred Connections: Advent Soul Tending for Spiritual Leaders’ to be offered to ministers
The Office of Ministry and Part-time Pastor; Full-time Church, a grant-funded program, are pleased to offer a special time for spiritual refreshment for all ministers during the Advent season.
Brethren bits for Nov. 12, 2021
In this issue: Two new members named to Stewardship of Property Committee, call for nominations to Annual Conference ballot, Global Mission prayer requests, 25 Days to Jesus, webinars to tell story of the Brethren Service Commission, the 40th Annual Mid-Atlantic Disaster Response Auction, and more.
Brethren Disaster Ministries completes tornado project in Dayton with help from grants
Brethren Disaster Ministries has received an additional grant from the Greater Dayton Disaster Relief Fund of The Dayton Foundation. This $10,000 award will cover a portion of the final expenses of the Brethren Disaster Ministries tornado rebuilding site in Dayton that will be completely closed by Thanksgiving. Supported expenses include various volunteer housing and meal support; tools, equipment, construction materials and supplies; and vehicle-related expenses and fuel.
Brethren Volunteer Service schedules Winter Orientation
Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) will be hosting its Winter Orientation for Jan 18-Feb. 4, 2022. The volunteers in Unit 330 will gather at Camp Bethel in Fincastle, Va. This Winter Orientation takes the place of the Fall Orientation that did not occur in October.
New books tells Rebecca Dali’s story
What fuels Rebecca Dali’s passion when “responding with compassion to the most vulnerable persons in northeastern Nigeria”? According to Dali it is her personal story and history–one of “poverty, frustration, rape, a son abducted (by Boko Haram) 11 years ago”–that inspire her life’s work.
Newsline for Nov. 5, 2021
NEWS
1) Brethren Disaster Ministries completes tornado project in Dayton with help from grants
UPCOMING EVENTS
2) Brethren Volunteer Service schedules Winter Orientation
RESOURCES
3) New books tells Rebecca Dali’s story
JESUS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: STORIES FROM CONGREGATIONS
4) Cabool Church holds book discussion on racism
5) Sangerville congregation celebrates 50 years of its building
6) Pleasant Valley produces album of hymns and praise songs
7) White Rock raises money for family who lost loved one to COVID-19
8) Ankeny members create little library
9) Brethren bits: Personnel note, Atlanta urban ministry travel seminar, Shine survey, On Earth Peace cooking class fundraiser, district conferences, Powerhouse, and more
Brethren bits for Nov. 5, 2021
In this issue: Personnel note, Atlanta urban ministry travel seminar, Shine survey, On Earth Peace cooking class fundraiser, district conferences, Powerhouse, and more news by, for, and about Brethren.
