2010 National Youth Conference of the Church of the Brethren Fort Collins, Colo. — July 18, 2010 Jim Myer preaches to NYC on the theme, “This Little Light of Mine.” After the sermon, the congregation were given glow sticks to break and wave, creating light in the darkness. Photos by Glenn Riegel and Keith Hollenberg While many
National Youth Conference
Today at NYC
2010 National Youth Conference of the Church of the Brethren Fort Collins, Colo. — July 17-22, 2010 NYC today opened with early morning devotions, following by the main Sunday morning worship service led by Ted Swartz of Ted & Co. The day continued with small group meetings, a Pneuma Challenge, workshops in the afternoon. Evening worship featured Jim Myer of the Brethren Revival Fellowship.
Atlantic Southeast District Tea Candles Provide Light at NYC
2010 National Youth Conference of the Church of the Brethren Fort Collins, Colo. — July 17, 2010 She left the battery powered tea candles at Camp Ithiel once her wedding reception was done. Little did she know that those candles would Youth representing Atlantic Southeast District are part of a procession of district representatives who carried in a
Youth Are Invited into a Sacred Space of Belonging in Christ
2010 National Youth Conference of the Church of the Brethren Fort Collins, Colo. — Saturday, July 17, 2010 It was immediately evident to the close to 3,000 people in attendance at the opening worship service of National Youth Conference 2010, that there was a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to their new theme
Today at NYC
2010 National Youth Conference of the Church of the Brethren Fort Collins, Colo. — July 17-22, 2010 Quotes of the Day “I’ve got a feeling tonight is going to be a good time.” –Angela Lahman Yoder, minister of worship at Circle of Peace Church of the Brethren in Peoria, Ariz., preaching for the opening worship service of NYC
Coordinators, National Youth Cabinet, Are Among Those Preparing for NYC
National Youth Cabinet and youth ministry staff and other volunteers stuff packets in preparation for the start of NYC this Saturday. Close to 3,000 youth and advisors are expected to attend. Photo by Glenn Riegel NYC books await their owners, in stacks in a room on the Colorado State University campus in Fort Collins, Colo. Photo
Newsline for July 1, 2010
July 1, 2010 “If you love me, you will obey what I command” (John 14:15, NIV). NEWS 1) Brethren leader at White House meeting on Israel and Palestine. 2) Church leaders meet with Secretary of Agriculture on childhood hunger. PERSONNEL 3) Blevins to lead ecumenical peace program for NCC and Church of the Brethren.
Newsline for June 17, 2010
June 17, 2010 “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth” (1 Corinthians 3:6). NEWS 1) Church developers called to ‘Plant Generously, Reap Bountifully.’ 2) Young adults ‘rock’ Camp Blue Diamond over Memorial Day weekend. 3) Brethren leader helps defend CWS against charges of proselytizing. 4) Global Food Crisis Fund supports work of Foods
Newsline Special for March 19, 2010
The Mission and Ministry Board held a blessing and laying on of hands for the new Strategic Planning Working Group during its spring meetings on March 12-16. The new group will help guide the board’s long-range strategic planning process that has begun with this meeting. Members of the working group are named in the
Newsline for February 25, 2010
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Feb. 25, 2010 “…Stand firm in the Lord…” (Philippians 4:1b). NEWS 1) Christian denominations issue joint letter urging immigration reform. 2) Brethren medical/crisis counseling group is to go to Haiti. 3) Winners of NYC music and