1) Called to help rebuild, we became part of a new family
2) Brethren Disaster Ministries notes accomplishments of Hurricane Katrina response
3) Children’s Disaster Services changed the lives of children and families after Katrina
4) On the road to Damascus: When the scales fall from our eyes
5) Christian leaders urge Congress to vote for diplomatic agreement with Iran
6) Prayer is requested for those affected by wildfires in western states
7) Brethren volunteers in Nigeria renew wedding vows after 48 years of marriage
8) Brethren Disaster Ministries restructures, makes personnel changes
9) Brethren Volunteer Service unit begins work at project sites
10) Congregations invited to plan special prayers, events for Peace Day
11) Covenant Bible Studies shed light on 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Peter, Jude
12) Brethren bits
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Newsline for Aug. 20, 2015
1) Brethren Disaster Ministries begins new partnership for ‘Disaster Recovery Support Initiative’ 2) Food, aid distributions reach thousands of people in remote districts in Nigeria 3) Carolyn Schrock retires from district executive position in Missouri and Arkansas 4) Children’s Disaster Services offers additional training workshops 5) Dates are announced for next year’s church planting conference 6) Creators of new Church of the Brethren ministers’ manual seek submissions 7) Devotional calls readers to prepare for Advent ‘In the Fullness of Time’ 8) Believers Church Commentaries among new resources available from Brethren Press 9) Nigeria: A land of many possibilities 10) Brethren bits
Newsline for July 31, 2015
1) Open Roof Award honors disabilities efforts of two Church of the Brethren congregations
2) Material Resources contributes to shipment of relief supplies for Syrian refugees
3) Southeastern District begins consideration of query focused on On Earth Peace, adopts ‘Resolution on Same-Sex Marriage’
4) US and Nigerian Brethren gather for love feast at Camp Ithiel in Atlantic Southeast District
5) Rare Bible at Bridgewater College nominated for statewide preservation program
6) Nancy Sollenberger Heishman named to Brethren Academy staff
7) NOAC to meet in September on the theme ‘Then Jesus Told Them a Story’
8) Webinar ‘Healthy Boundaries 201′ meets requirements for ordination review
9) On Earth Peace invites congregations to participate in Peace Day 2015
10) Bethany Seminary’s Presidential Forum weekend to explore ‘Just Peace’
11) Activity book will help children understand Nigeria crisis, among other new Nigeria-related resources
12) After Amen
13) Brethren bits
Newsline for July 16, 2015
This issue of Newsline reviews events and outcomes of the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference held in Tampa, Fla., on July 11-15, 2015.
Newsline for July 2, 2015
1) Nigerian Brethren send letter of condolence to Emanuel AME Church. 2) AME bishops issue alert after seventh church fire since Charleston shootings. 3) Brethren Disaster Ministries directs $70,500 in EDF grants to Burundi refugee crisis. 4) Dominican Brethren receive support for effort to naturalize Haitian members. 5) Wenatchee wildfire affects Pacific Northwest Brethren. 6) Mission 21 adopts resolution on Nigeria crisis. 7) Reception at Annual Conference will honor general secretary Stanley J. Noffsinger. 8) Thomas Dowdy to speak at Congregational Life Ministries Dinner. 9) Webinar ‘Healthy Boundaries 201′ meets requirements for ordination review. 10) Brethren bits
Newsline for June 24, 2015
1) Junior high conference helps youth address change, while keeping a focus on God. 2) Lightsabers and communicating with junior highs: An interview with Bethany dean Steve Schweitzer. 3) Work/learning group makes trip to South Sudan. 4) Fahrney-Keedy announces appointment of Stephen Coetzee as president/CEO. 5) Brethren bits
Newsline for June 17, 2015
1) Brethren Disaster Ministries volunteers help clean up after Colorado tornado. 2) ‘Basin and Towel’ publication is discontinued. 3) Bethany Seminary calls new executive director of institutional advancement. 4) National Junior High Conference worship will be webcast. 5) Brethren bits
Newsline for June 10, 2015
1) Emergency Disaster Fund grants support Shalom in Burundi, CWS aid to Haitian Dominicans. 2) Interfaith community is built for Nigerians displaced by Boko Haram.
3) EYN teams available to visit churches this summer, choir tour itinerary is updated. 4) ‘Glory of Gardening’ webinar discusses spiritual benefits, wellness brought by gardening. 5) Registration closes soon for Ministers’ Association pre-Conference event. 6) Message from the moderator of Annual Conference 2015. 7) WCC general secretary urges a ‘spirituality of justice and peace’. 8) Brethren bits
Newsline for June 3, 2015
1) Children’s Disaster Services cares for children affected by Texas storms, flooding. 2) District executives sponsor conference celebrating gifts, calling for leadership. 3) Transforming ‘thorns’ into joyful action at Young Adult Conference. 4) Global Food Crisis Fund gives more than $90,000 in grants. 5) Ministry Summer Service pairs interns with mentors for church ministry. 6) The EYN pastor’s wives’ conference: A joyful reunion. 7) Trauma healing in Nigeria: A cathedral of tears and forgiveness. 8) Brethren bits
Newsline for May 27, 2015
1) First District Church of the Brethren in India celebrates 100th Jilla Sabha. 2) Nigeria Crisis Response staff provide details of the relief effort. 3) New Humanitarian Pledge to ban nuclear weapons advances as troubled treaty stalls. 4) Breaking the chains: A reflection from Ecumenical Advocacy Days. 5) Brethren bits