Newsline

1) Brethren leaders send letter of support to the people of Newtown. 2) National Council of Churches press conference calls for meaningful action on guns. 3) NCC asks churches to ring bells for Newtown victims, support January action day on gun violence. 4) NCC provides resources for churches to address gun violence and aftermath. 5) Prayer, new carol text are written by Brethren pastors after tragedy.

1) Brethren Disaster Ministries celebrates with Pulaski. 2) Fund makes grants to start new Brethren disaster project, aid Congolese refugees. 3) Brethren make efforts to support Nigerians in the face of violence. 4) Nigerian Brethren development center graduates 167 women. 5) Pacific Northwest District announces its new name. 6) New Life Ministries concludes its ministry, passes baton to E3. 7) ‘Brethren Voices’ is now broadcast across the country.
8) Mission office sends new program volunteers to South Sudan, Nigeria. 9) Dranesville holds Peace Service marking anniversary of Civil War battle. 10) Workcamp office highlights ‘We Are Able’ event. 11) Springs of Living Water Academy in Church Renewal launches in 2013.
12) Advent reflection: 75th anniversary of the disappearance of China missionaries. 13) Brethren bits.

Newsline for Nov. 29, 2012: 1) General secretary joins NRCAT delegation to White House. 2) Vital Ministry Journey now open to all congregations, districts. 3) Conference calls Brethren back to mission roots. 4) Children’s Disaster Services continues to aid families recovering from storm. 5) Water project in Haiti is a memorial to Robert and Ruth Ebey. 6) James Troha is named Juniata College’s 12th president. 7) Bezon to retire from leadership of Children’s Disaster Services. 8) Atlantic Southeast, Northern Indiana name interim district executives. 9) World Interfaith Harmony Week is scheduled for February. 10) Christian Citizenship Seminar 2013 to address child poverty. 11) Advent celebrations take place across the Church of the Brethren. 12) Peace Camp 2012 in Bosnia-Herzegovina: A BVS reflection. 13) Brethren bits.

1) Sandy shipments from New Windsor center now exceed $900,000 in value. 2) Church fund makes grants for Sandy response, new BDM project in Binghamton, NY. 3) Seminary trustees meet, approve expansion of Brethren and reconciliation studies. 4) Bethany announces faculty openings in Brethren, reconciliation studies. 5) Committee shares hopes for Sunday of renewal, releases logo for 2013 Annual Conference. 6) Nigerian Brethren leaders to speak at Young Center, Mission Alive. 7) Special interest courses offered through Bethany Seminary in the spring. 8) Pre-publication price available for Lenten devotional from Brethren Press. 9) Congo Journal: A Brethren pastor’s run/walk for peace. 10) Brethren bits.

“And the Word became flesh and lived among us” (John 1:14, NRSV). NEWS 1) Denomination’s ministries to be supported by $8.2 million budget in 2013. 2) Disaster response to Sandy begins, Brethren still without power in some areas. 3) EDF grants support Brethren Disaster Ministries projects in Virginia and Alabama. 4) Global Food Crisis Fund

This Newsline features the following stories: 1) Older Adult Ministry offers advice for getting best value for Medicare Part D dollars. 2) Kauffman to retire as executive of Northern Indiana District. 3) On Earth Peace announces new development staff. 4) Brethren Volunteer Service Unit 299 begins work. 5) Resources are offered for ‘One People, One King’ worship emphasis. 6) Mission Alive conference to be viewable by webcast. 7) Seminary to webcast Hornbacker’s professorial lecture. 8) ‘Journey Through the Bible’ is theme for Holy Land trip in 2013. 9) McPherson’s automotive program featured on ‘Chasing Classic Cars.’ 10) Brethren bits: Remembrances, personnel, jobs, Camp Mack campaign, and much more.

This issue of Newsline includes: 1) Brethren drought response will aid farm families, encourage garden projects. 2) On Earth Peace board of directors holds fall meeting. 3) What is offered during 2013 open enrollment through Brethren Insurance Services? 4) Survey gives clues to Brethren attitudes on discipling ministries. 5) Conference director excited about Charlotte 2013, asks for understanding on hotel costs. 6) Planning for 2013 Annual Conference includes a Sunday of renewal. 7) Move in our midst: A reflection from the Annual Conference moderator. 8) Brethren Village announces John N. Snader as president and CEO. 9) James Skelly named interim director of Baker Institute at Juniata College. 10) Webinar highlights wonder and imagination to feed the spirit. 11) ENGAGE will welcome prospective students to Bethany Seminary. 12) Brethren bits.

Stories in today’s Newsline include 1) Brethren Press, MennoMedia to develop Gather ’Round successor. 2) Gather ’Round receives support from a variety of Christians. 3) BVS-BRF orientation unit completes training. 4) Haiti Medical Project reports growth of its endowment fund. 5) Sixth Annual Family Peace Camp is held in Florida. 6) Outdoor Ministries Association holds annual retreat. 7) Unique deacon training to be offered at the Village at Morrisons Cove. 8) Program, presenters announced for next older adult conference. 9) Workcamp dates and locations are announced for 2013. 10) Brethren bits.

Stories include 1) Children’s Disaster Services aids families displaced by Isaac. 2) Workcamp coordinators wrap up their service, review the summer. 3) Reorganized BBT Board focuses on committee work and investments. 4) Bethany Seminary hosts annual Exploring Your Call event. 5) Brethren couple go to Israel and Palestine as accompaniers. 6) Beach retires from leadership of Atlantic Southeast District. 7) Hipps to begin as denomination’s director of Donor Relations. 8) Communities around the globe invited to ‘Pray for Ceasefire’ Sept. 21. 9) Dunker Church Service at Antietam National Battlefield set for Sept. 16. 10) Workcamp ministry announces theme for 2013, new coordinators. 11) Top 10 favorite hymns from ‘Hymnal: A Worship Book.’ 12) Brethren bits.