The Brethren Church

Brethren Church National Office Updates
November 28, 2007

Pastors and Leaders,

A major role of the National Office is to maintain communication with our denomination. To keep all of our ministries up to date on what is going on in the Brethren Church, this “National Office Update” is a bi-weekly letter to inform pastors and leaders of the current events in our denomination.

It is our hope that by offering these updates, we will strengthen our communication as well as join together, so we may move forward in the mission of the Brethren Church. Please feel free to pass along this information to all of those in your church who are interested in staying up to date with the ministry of the Brethren Church.

Mississippi Missions Trip Registration DEADLINE November 30:
We have heard many people are interested in going but very few people have registered. If you or someone you know is planning on going you MUST register so that housing and work assignments can be made.
Trip dates are scheduled for:
December 30, 2007 – January 5, 2008 and January 6, 2008 – January 12, 2008.
All registrations must be made by November 30, 2007. PLEASE register on the BCNO website: www.brethrenchurch.org/forms/mississippi-trips Payment can also be made using Paypal on our website.

If you have questions please contact Tim Garner, Pastor from Indiana District at:
1-877-768-9185. or email: tgarner57@msn.com

Midwest District Churches Welcomes New Pastors
Mulvane Brethren Church has called Rev. David Powell, a retired Brethren Elder, to serve as its interim pastor.
Fall City Brethren Church has also called Victor Haworth to serve as its interim pastor. Victor is an ordained officer in the Salvation Army, and is actively pursuing recognition of ordination in the Brethren Church

Pastor Brad Selan Called to serve at Windhaven Brethren Church in Virginia
We would like to extend our welcome to Pastor Brad Selan and his wife Cara to Windhaven Brethren Church in VA. Please be in prayer for them as they go through this time of transition and getting to know their new location and church.

We here at the BCNO would like to extend our welcome to Rev. David Powell, Victor Haworth, and Pastor Brad Selan. Please join us in prayer and thanksgiving for these new leaders in our denomination who have answered a call to ministry in these churches..

Churches Looking for Pastors
Please be in prayer for these churches as they seek new pastors.

• Mathias Brethren, WV
• Lanark First Brethren, IL
• Wabash First Brethren, IN
• Elkhart First Brethren Church, IN
• Roann First Brethren Church, IN
• New Song Comm. Ch., Union, MI
• Eagle’s Nest Christian Fellowship, IN
• Peru First Brethren Church, IN
• North Georgetown First Breth., OH
• Roanoke First Brethren Church, IN
• Cornerstone, IN

For more information on Richmond, VA and the Conference Center
Registration information will be coming soon! We will be posting housing information in the January / February Issue. If you would like general information on Richmond, VA and the Conference Center visit their websites at:
www.visit.richmond.com and www.richmondcenter.com

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Brethren Church National Office Updates
November 21, 2007

Pastors and Leaders,

A major role of the National Office is to maintain communication with our denomination. To keep all of our ministries up to date on what is going on in the Brethren Church, this “National Office Update” is a bi-weekly letter to inform pastors and leaders of the current events in our denomination.

It is our hope that by offering these updates, we will strengthen our communication as well as join together, so we may move forward in the mission of the Brethren Church. Please feel free to pass along this information to all of those in your church who are interested in staying up to date with the ministry of the Brethren Church.

Mississippi Missions Trip Registration DEADLINE November 30:
We have heard many people are interested in going but very few people have registered. If you or someone you know is planning on going you MUST register so that housing and work assignments can be made.
Trip dates are scheduled for:
December 30, 2007 – January 5, 2008 and January 6, 2008 – January 12, 2008.
All registrations must be made by November 30, 2007. PLEASE register on the BCNO website: Mississippi Trip Registration Payment can also be made using Paypal on our website.

If you have questions please contact Tim Garner, Pastor from Indiana District at:
1-877-768-9185. or email: tgarner57@msn.com

300th Anniversary Committee
The 300th Anniversary Committee met last week in Richmond, VA. Plans are going very well for the 2008 conference. This year will be a unique conference year where we will be joining with the Church Of The Brethren in celebrating together in beautiful Richmond, VA. Registration for 2008 conference will begin in January 2008. Watch for more information in the January/ February Issue of the Evangelist.
For more information on Richmond, VA and the Conference Center visit their websites at:
www.visit.richmond.com and www.richmondcenter.com

Windhaven Brethren Church welcomes New Pastor Brad Selan
We would like to extend our welcome to Pastor Brad Selan and his wife Cara to Windhaven Brethren Church in VA. Please be in prayer for them as they go through this time of transition and getting to know their new location and church.

Churches Looking for Pastors
Please be in prayer for these churches as they seek new pastors.

• Mathias Brethren, WV
• Lanark First Brethren, IL
• Wabash First Brethren, IN
• Elkhart First Brethren Church, IN
• Falls City First Brethren, NE
• Roann First Brethren Church, IN
• Eagle’s Nest Christian Fellowship, IN
• Peru First Brethren Church, IN
• North Georgetown First Breth., OH
• Roanoke First Brethren Church, IN
• New Song Comm. Ch., Union, MI
• Mulvane Brethren Church, KS
• Cornerstone, IN

Prayer Request for Nancy Hunn
Some of you are aware that Nancy underwent foot surgery just before Labor Day. The surgery was in part necessary due to an infection in the foot. The healing process has been a little hit and miss. Over the weekend the infection took off again, and she was hospitalized Monday night in Mansfield for another round of antibiotics and an MRI to determine whether or not the infection has spread. We know what is happening, but the why is quite unclear.
For some time I have felt that there are some spiritual issues in the balance here. At times I have been prompted specifically to pray for protection over her. At other times it seems perhaps that this has something to do with possibly hindering our ministry overall.
Would you be willing to commit to praying for Nancy (and me too!)? We’ll keep you updated as we know more. But for now it would be a blessing to know that you are speaking to the Father on our behalf. Bless you.

Ken Hunn

We would like to wish all of you and your families a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving. May the LORD keep you all safe as you travel. May the Love and presence of our LORD shine through us all.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Your BCNO Staff,

Kenn, Stan, Tony, Bill, Gary, Brenda & Jenn