“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008″ (May 29, 2008) — James Beckwith, moderator of the 2008 Church of the Brethren Annual Conference, recently returned from a 12-day trip to Nigeria to visit with Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN–the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria). He returned to the US on May
Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria
Newsline for May 7, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “…All tribes and peoples…standing before the throne….” (Rev. 7:9b) NEWS 1) Cross Cultural Celebration calls denomination to vision of Rev. 7:9. 2) Brethren prepare grant to support disaster relief in Myanmar. 3) Bethany Seminary celebrates 103rd commencement. 4) Brethren to lead out in funding for
Newsline Extra for April 24, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger…who announces salvation” (Isaiah 52:7a). MISSION UPDATES 1) Mission Alive 2008 celebrates past and present mission work. 2) Meetings are held on Haiti mission. 3) General secretary calls new advisory group for mission program. PERSONNEL
Newsline for April 23, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective” (James 5:16). NEWS 1) Church of the Brethren is represented in prayer service with the Pope. 2) ABC Board approves merger documents. 3) Bethany Seminary trustees consider ‘core testimonies’ of Brethren. 4) Growing Project in Maryland
Newsline Extra for March 27, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” 300th ANNIVERSARY UPDATE 1) Bridgewater College welcomes Andrew Young to 300th Anniversary events. 2) Anniversary Writing Contest for Youth is announced. ANNIVERSARY RESOURCES 3) Commissioned anthem, praise song are available for Anniversary. 4) Anniversary curriculum helps children explore ‘the Brethren way.’ 5) Anniversary Committee offers
Newsline for January 30, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “…See, I am sending you out…” (Luke 10:3b). NEWS 1) Brethren join in Butler Chapel celebration of rebuilding. 2) On Earth Peace delegation travels to the West Bank and Israel. 3) Young Center raises more than $2 million to earn NEH grant. 4) Efforts to
Newsline for January 2, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “…Walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8b). NEWS 1) Visit to India Brethren finds a church maintaining its faith. 2) Historic Peace Churches Asia gathering is held in Indonesia. 3) Grants help continue Hurricane Katrina rebuilding efforts. 4) Nigerian church leader completes doctoral study on
Newsline Extra for October 1, 2007
October 1, 2007 “Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God” (Romans 15:7). MISSION UPDATE 1) Sudan assessment team finds warm welcome for the Brethren. 2) Multinational team trains leaders of emerging Haitian church. 3) Staff await implementation phase of health program in DR. FEATURE 4) Former Brethren
Newsline for September 26, 2007
September 26, 2007 “Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near” (Philippians 4:5). NEWS 1) Congregations across US, Nigeria, Puerto Rico pray for peace. 2) BBT issues alert about proposed rules on minority shareholders. 3) Council holds meeting to review Annual Conference decisions. 4) Congregations to be asked for new information about
Congregations Across World Pray for Alternatives to Violence
Church of the Brethren Newsline September 21, 2007 More than 90 congregations and other communities associated with the Church of the Brethren, including groups in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Nigeria, are sponsoring events this week as part of the International Day of Prayer for Peace, Sept. 21. “This initiative has clearly tapped into