“But ask the animals, and they will teach you;the birds of the air, and they will tell you;ask the plants of the earth, and they will teach you.”–Job 12:7-8a NEWS 1) EDF grants available to congregations and districts for humanitarian relief in their communities2) Brethren Disaster Ministries rebuilding sites are suspended for weekly volunteers3) Unprecedented
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Newsline for April 18, 2020
“Lift up your hands to the holy place, and bless the Lord” (Psalm 134:2). NEWS 1) Zoom call yields creative ideas for this year’s National Youth Sunday2) Churches for Middle East Peace affirms global cease fire movement PERSONNEL 3) Shawn Flory Replogle begins interim role with organizational resources for the Church of the Brethren UPCOMING
Newsline for April 11, 2020
“But as for you, be brave and don’t lose heart” (2 Chronicles 15:7a). NEWS 1) Southern Ohio/Kentucky District hosted Mission and Ministry Board meeting in mid-March2) Material Resources sends shipments of face shields and masks3) Disaster grants go to continuing hurricane response and COVID-19 response4) GFI grants go to agriculture projects in Nigeria, Rwanda, Guatemala,
Newsline Special: General Secretary calls church to prayer and fasting, Office of Ministry coordinates love feast service to be streamed live
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. There is a river whose streams make glad the city
Newsline for March 28, 2020
“On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations” (Revelation 22:2). NEWS 1) Church World Service closes kit depots, affects Material Resources ministry 2) Brethren Disaster Ministries extends suspension
Newsline for March 20,2020
“May the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7). NEWS 1) Denominational facilities are closed to visitors, most staff to work from home2) New and Renew conference is canceled for 2020, postponed until 20213) Plans continue for Annual Conference4) Plans continue for 2020 workcamps5)
Newsline for March 17, 2020
“But [Jesus] would withdraw to deserted places and pray…. [And] the power of the Lord was with him to heal” (Luke 5:16-17–the scripture for the March 16 meditation in “Holy Manna,” the Brethren Press 2020 Lenten devotional) NEWS 1) Christian Citizenship Seminar 2020 is cancelled2) New webpage provides ministry resources for congregations and church leaders
Newsline for March 13, 2020
“My prayer is to you, O Lord. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love, answer me…with your faithful help” (Psalm 69:13). NEWS 1) Brethren Disaster Ministries offers resources and recommendations on COVID-192) Brethren Disaster Ministries suspends volunteer travel to rebuilding sites, Children’s Disaster Services postpones spring trainings3) Virus forces
Newsline for Feb. 28, 2020
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (Ephesians 5:1-2). NEWS 1) Garkida attacked by Boko Haram, town was birthplace of EYN in Nigeria2) Brethren Faith in Action Fund allocates grants3) In Haiti the
Newsline for Feb. 15, 2020
“And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13) NEWS 1) ‘Our end goal is unity’: An interview with general secretary David Steele2) National Youth Cabinet selects National Youth Sunday theme RESOURCES 3) Blogposts and online ‘coffee talks’ are part of Black History 2020 emphasis4)
