“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
“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
“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)
“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
“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
“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
“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)
NEWS 1) Annual Conference ballot for 2020 is announced2) Tod Bolsinger and Michael Gorman are featured resource people for 2020 Annual Conference3) Global Food Initiative and partner organizations carry out evaluation of agriculture project in Haiti4) Bethany Seminary administrators visit EYN students and leaders UPCOMING EVENTS 5) NOAC planning team announces theme for 2021 gathering
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself” (Luke 10:27). NEWS 1) Retreat gathers clergywomen from across denomination2) Puerto Rico District, Brethren Disaster Ministries identifying needs following earthquakes3) Two Church of the
“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them” (Psalm 34:7). 1) Brethren Disaster Ministries and district leaders report from Puerto Rico following earthquakes 2) Office of Peacebuilding and Policy issues action alert on Iran crisis, denomination joins in signing faith statement A note to readers: Global Mission and Service