“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “…As you also join in helping us by your prayers…” (2 Corinthians 1:11a). A trainee in the current Brethren Volunteer Service orientation unit has been involved in a situation that is under investigation by the Baltimore City Police Department. The trainee checked in to a
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Newsline Extra for October 6, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “…As you also join in helping us by your prayers…” (2 Corinthians 1:11a). Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) leaders have asked for prayer following a devastating situation involving a trainee in its current orientation unit. Members of the orientation unit have been in training in Maryland,
Newsline Special for September 26, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along…” (Matthew 18:18a). Two Church of the Brethren leaders were among some 300 international religious and political figures, including Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, at a dialogue in New York yesterday evening, Sept. 25.
Newsline Extra for September 25, 2008
September 25, 2008 “Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “All their neighbors aided them…” (Ezra 1:6a). DISASTER RESPONSE UPDATE 1) Disaster grants aid the Caribbean, Children’s Disaster Service continues work in Texas. UPCOMING EVENTS 2) Faith Expedition to study indigenous coffee region of Mexico. 3) On Earth Peace offers Israel/Palestine delegation
Newsline Extra for September 17, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me” (Matthew 18:5). 1) Children’s Disaster Services cares for children displaced by Ike. 2) Rapid response team helps families affected by Metrolink crash. 3) Material Resources program ships supplies to hurricane survivors. 4) Church World Service
Newsline Extra for September 12, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “…Let your light shine…” (Matthew 5:16b). DISASTER RESPONSE UPDATE 1) Emergency Clean-Up Bucket kits are urgently needed. NEW RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGH BRETHREN PRESS 2) ‘Origin of the Schwarzenau Brethren’ is offered in English translation. 3) Advent devotional booklet is written by Kenneth Gibble. 4) Report
Newsline for September 10, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation” (2 Corinthians 5:17). NEWS 1) Theme for 2009 Annual Conference is announced. 2) Legal documents are filed to establish Church of the Brethren, Inc. 3) Denominational executives issue pastoral letter on racism. 4) Children’s
Newsline Extra for September 3, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “But strive first for the kingdom of God…” (Matthew 6:33a). NEWS 1) Children’s Disaster Services pre-positions volunteers in Louisiana. 2) Brethren Disaster Ministries volunteers evacuate Chalmette, La. 3) Hurricane Gustav not a Katrina repeat, but still destructive. 4) Church World Service disaster response kits are
Newsline Extra for September 2, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008″ (Sept. 2, 2008) — What happens to the children when a city like New Orleans is evacuated? They leave all that is familiar, and many take refuge with their families in a shelter, sleeping on cots placed close together to house as many people as
Newsline for August 27, 2008
“Celebrating the Church of the Brethren’s 300th Anniversary in 2008” “Come, bless the Lord…” (Psalm 134:1a). NEWS 1) National Young Adult Conference meets in the mountains of Colorado. 2) Annual Conference Council holds final meeting. 3) Disabilities Ministry issues statement on movie ‘Tropic Thunder.’ 4) Brethren bits: Corrections, personnel, jobs, Hurricane Katrina, more. PERSONNEL 5)