“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “…Let your light shine…” (Matthew 5:16b). DISASTER RESPONSE UPDATE 1) Emergency Clean-Up Bucket kits are urgently needed. NEW RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGH BRETHREN PRESS 2) ‘Origin of the Schwarzenau Brethren’ is offered in English translation. 3) Advent devotional booklet is written by Kenneth Gibble. 4) Report
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Newsline Special for August 26, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “…And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you” (Ephesians 4:32). NEWS 1) Brethren receive apology for the persecution of the 1700s in Europe. 2) Brethren Service is recognized at Peace Fest in Germany. 3) Lost flight
Newsline for June 4, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “I wait for the Lord…and in his word I hope” (Psalm 130:5). NEWS 1) Church of the Brethren continues annual drop in membership. 2) Annual Conference moderator visits with Brethren in Nigeria. 3) Virlina District joins friend-of-the-court brief on church property. 4) United Church of
Bethany Seminary Trustees Consider ‘Core Testimonies’ of the Brethren
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008″ (April 8, 2008) — The Bethany Theological Seminary Board of Trustees gathered at the Richmond, Ind., campus for a semi-annual meeting on March 28-30. The two-plus days of meetings included spirited discussion and deliberation about many significant items related to the seminary’s mission and program,
Newsline Special for March 21, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “Surrendered to God–Transformed in Christ–Empowered by the Spirit” ANNUAL CONFERENCE PREVIEW 1) 2008 Annual Conference will celebrate the 300th Anniversary. 2) Moderator issues 300th Anniversary challenge. 3) Food drive to be part of service project at Annual Conference. 4) Annual Conference to feature a children’s
Newsline for March 12, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “Do not be conformed to this world…” (Romans 12:2a). NEWS 1) General Board approves ethics document, celebrates anniversary of women’s ordination. 2) General Board closes year with net income, experiences increase in total giving. 3) Brethren bits: Personnel, job openings, and much more. PERSONNEL 4)
Newsline for February 13, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “For with the Lord there is steadfast love…” (Psalm 130:7b). NEWS 1) Joint ‘Resolution Urging Forbearance’ is approved by three agencies. 1b) Una resolucion conjunta urgiendo tolerancia fue aprobada por tres agencias. 2) Church mission executives gather in Thailand for annual meeting. 3) Emergency Disaster
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
Young Center Raises More Than $2 Million to Earn NEH Grant
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008″ (Jan. 28, 2008) — The Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown (Pa.) College has surpassed a $2 million fundraising goal to receive a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) challenge grant of $500,000. The NEH Challenge Grant–one of only 17 grants awarded
Newsline for December 19, 2007
December 19, 2007 “To you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord” (Luke 2:11). NEWS 1) Committee makes progress on new organization for Brethren agencies. 2) Annual Conference Council holds envisioning retreat. 3) Around 50 Brethren attend vigil against School of the Americas. 4) Brethren