Church of the Brethren Newsline November 13, 2007 Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond, Ind., will offer four offsite classes during the Spring 2008 semester, focusing on Brethren heritage, Brethren polity, conflict resolution, and biblical studies. A class titled “Brethren Beliefs and Practices” will be offered at Elizabethtown (Pa.) College on Feb. 29-March 1, March 14-15,
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Newsline for November 7, 2007
November 7, 2007 “We give thanks to you, O God…your name is near” (Psalm 75:1a). NEWS 1) Implementation Committee makes significant progress. 2) Worship leadership is announced for 2008 Annual Conference. 3) Church responds to flooding in DR, continues child care after fires. 4) Sudan mission workers visit with Brethren across the country. 5) Brethren
Newsline for October 19, 2007
October 19, 2007 “My…brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it” (Luke 8:21b, NRSV). 300th ANNIVERSARY UPDATE 1) Young Center hosts academic conference for the 300th Anniversary of the Brethren. NOTES FROM CHURCH AGENCIES 2) General Board agenda includes Brethren Service Center recommendations. 3) Association of Brethren Caregivers continues to need
Live Video Webcast Offered from 300th Anniversary Conference
Church of the Brethren Newsline October 11, 2007 The Church of the Brethren webcast series at http://www.cobwebcast.bethanyseminary.edu/ is offering interactive live video webcasting from the 300th Anniversary academic conference on Oct. 11-13. The conference titled “Honoring a Legacy, Embracing a Future: 300 Years of Brethren Heritage,” is sponsored by the Young Center for Anabaptist and
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
Newsline for September 12, 2007
September 12, 2007 “…A place in the family…” (Acts 26:18b from “The Message”). NEWS 1) Caring Ministries Assembly 2007 focuses on ‘Being Family.’ 2) Youth cabinet issues 300th anniversary challenge to youth groups. 3) Steering committee plans next denominational gathering for young adults. 4) Western Plains District meeting invites, ‘Come and Walk with Jesus.’ 5)
Newsline Extra for September 12, 2007
September 12, 2007 1) 300th Anniversary update: Annual Conference 2008 theme reflects anniversary theme. 2) 300th Anniversary bits and pieces. 3) Cross-Cultural Consultation furthers Revelation 7:9 vision. 3b) La Consulta y Celebración Multiétnica de 2008 profundizará más en la visión de Apocalipsis 7:9. 4) Mission offering invites Brethren to ‘widen the circle.’ 5) New resources
Newsline Extra for July 19, 2007
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21 UPCOMING EVENTS 1) Churches invited to sponsor public prayer on International Day of Prayer for Peace. 2) Shane Hipps to lead workshops on faith in a media culture. 3) 300th anniversary update: Registration opens for Germantown event, academic conference. 4) 300th anniversary
Newsline for June 20, 2007
“On that day I will call my servant….” Isaiah 22:20a NEWS 1) Ruthann Knechel Johansen called as president of Bethany Seminary. 2) National Junior High Conference attracts 800 youth and advisors. 3) Children’s Disaster Services partners on child safety in shelters. 4) Brethren participate in national gathering on poverty and hunger. 5) Puerto Rican Brethren
Newsline Extra for June 7, 2007
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God….” Romans 1:16a UPDATE: ANNUAL CONFERENCE 1) Global Mission and Congregational Life programs combine dinner events at 2007 Annual Conference. 2) Annual Conference bits and pieces. UPDATE: 300th ANNIVERSARY 3) 300th anniversary curriculum: ‘Piecing Together the Brethren Way.’ 4) 300th anniversary bits