“October was just crazy (in a wonderful way),” said an update on the work of the Material Resources program of the Church of the Brethren, provided by office coordinator Terry Goodger. Material Resources processes, warehouses, and ships disaster relief goods and other humanitarian aid on behalf of a number of ecumenical partners, based at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md.
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Material Resources Contributes to Shipment of Relief Supplies for Syrian Refugees
The Church of the Brethren Material Resources program has loaded two 40-foot containers filled with Hygiene Kits and School kits, and shipped them to aid Syrian refugees fleeing from the violence afflicting the Middle East. This shipment was arranged by the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) in partnership with Church World Service (CWS), reports Material Resources office coordinator Terry Goodger.
Material Resources Ships 27,000 Pounds of Clean-Up Supplies to Illinois, CWS Appeals for Help to Restock
In response to storms and the flooding that has plagued the state of Illinois this spring, the Church of the Brethren’s Material Resources program has begun shipping clean-up supplies on behalf of Church World Service (CWS), an ecumenical partner.
Newsline for April 6, 2011
And Jesus answered them, saying, “The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.” (John 12:23) NEWS 1) Global Food Crisis Fund makes grant to North Korea 2) Church of the Brethren Credit Union proposes merger 3) CWS expedites relief to thousands in neglected coastal cities PERSONNEL 4) Steve Gregory to retire
Church of the Brethren Posts Financial Results for 2010
Building an annual budget for the denomination in the midst of economic challenges requires both careful analysis and faith that gifts and other income will offset expenses. When planning for 2010, it was important for the Church of the Brethren staff to be realistic about the impact the economy would have, but to count on
Newsline for January 26, 2011
January 26, 2011 “…That your joy may be complete” (John 15:11b). A photo of the Mack house in Germantown, Pa., is one of the “Hidden Gems” displayed at a new page at www.brethren.org posted by the Brethren Historical Library and Archive. Photos and captions describe interesting pieces from the archival collection at the Church of
Mission and Ministry Board Sets Framework for Strategic Planning, 2011 Budget
Newsline Special: Mission and Ministry Board holds fall meeting Oct. 21, 2010 “…To give light to those who sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace” (Luke 1:79). DENOMINATIONAL BOARD SETS FRAMEWORK FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING, ADOPTS 2011 BUDGET The board theme was “Hearers and
Newsline for April 22, 2010
April 22, 2010 “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it…” (Psalm 24:1a). NEWS 1) Bethany Seminary board approves new strategic plan. 2) Fellowship of Brethren Homes holds annual forum. 3) Grants support hunger relief in Sudan and Honduras. 4) Brethren part of effort for flood-affected Cedar Rapids. 5) Brethren Disaster Ministries releases
New Family Household Kit collection Is Announced for Haiti
Family Household Kit: 1 heavy 8-10 quart cast aluminum cooking pot, all-metal without plastic handles (like a dutch oven or brazier pan) and thus safe for cooking over charcoal. Best options come from commercial kitchen suppliers. Accompanied by a lid to fit the cooking pot. 1 heavy duty butcher knife 1 small kitchen knife or paring knife 1 manual
Newsline for January 28, 2010
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Jan. 28, 2010 “My eyes are ever toward the Lord…” (Psalm 25:15). NEWS 1) Brethren earthquake response shapes up, feeding program begins. 2) Delegation member sends update from Haiti. 3) Emergency Disaster Fund receives more than