The Brethren Church

Brethren Church National Office Updates
December 19, 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.

More information on Richmond, VA and the Conference Center
Registration information will be coming soon!
Visit Richmond, VA websites at:
www.visit.richmond.com and www.richmondcenter.com

Resource Materials:
Here are some great materials available to help cast the NEW DAY vision.

*“The Present Future” by, Reggie McNeal
This is the book that was given out at the Leaders Luncheon at General Conf.

* Willow Creek’s Reveal Now Video!

* To order the “Reveal - Where Are You?” Book

Be sure to review the videos and get the book! The results of this Willow Creek self-study have many implications for our NEW DAY journey. Be sure to note the kinds of strategies transform people into mature disciples.

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
* Winding Waters Brethren Church, IN
* Eagle’s Nest Christian Fellowship, IN
* Peru First Brethren Church, IN
* North Georgetown First Breth., OH
* Roanoke First Brethren Church, IN
* County Line Breth. Ch., Lakeville, IN

Larry Hanson will conclude his ministry at the County Line Brethren Church around the first week of March.

Tim DeLaughter has concluded his ministry at Grace Community Church in Winchester, VA. He has joined an old classmate for a church plant with the C & MA church in New Jersey. We’ll list more contact info later, but for now Tim can be reached at tim@gracealliancechapel.org

Luke Kelley is the new pastor at Cornerstone Brethren Church in Muncie, IN. Luke is an Ashland, OH native and will begin part-time in January. Welcome Luke!

CONGRATULATIONS!!
To Chris & Leigh Ann Rufener, of St. College, PA, on the birth of their son Luke Robert!

The Winding Waters Brethren Church in Elkhart, IN is looking for a short-term interim pastor who will provide Bible teaching on Sundays and perhaps be available one other day of the week to assist with pastoral care. For more information contact District Pastor Tim Garner at 1-877-768-9185.

And also keep praying for NEW DAY activities in local congregations, in districts, among pastoral and leadership and around the denomination:
* Brethren Pastors Conference “Color Your World” is set for March 25-27, 2008 in Belleville, OH, just down the road from Ashland. A Natural Church Development/NEW DAY agenda is planned. The cost is very reasonable; the topic is essential and transformational. Spouses are encouraged to attend if possible. Pastors, be sure to get this on your calendar now and seek congregational support for your attendance. We expect that all Brethren pastors will be there. For more information visit www.brethrenchurch.org
* If you would like to order the “Color Your World…” book: Please contact us at the Brethren Church National Office. We have books available here at the BCNO for $12.00 plus $5.00 shipping. Books are normally $18- $20 plus shipping through Amazon.com or ChurchSmart.com.

Brethren Church National Office Updates
December 5, 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.

More information on Richmond, VA and the Conference Center
Registration information will be coming soon!
Visit Richmond, VA websites at:
www.visit.richmond.com and www.richmondcenter.com

Resource Materials:
Here are some great materials available to help cast the NEW DAY vision

• “The Present Future” by, Reggie McNeal
• Willow Creek’s Reveal Now Video
• To order the “Reveal - Where Are You? Order Book

Nappanee Tornado Relief Update from Pastor Tim Garner:
The BEST WAY for people to pre-register to help with Nappanee Tornado
Assistance Relief is online through Hope Crises Recovery Network’s (NCRN) website:

Go to: http://www.hcrn.info/
Click the volunteers tab
Fill out the info
AND put in the notes section Brethren Church and the HCRN secretary will email me your participation.

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
• Winding Waters Brethren Church, IN
• Eagle’s Nest Christian Fellowship, IN
• Peru First Brethren Church, IN
• North Georgetown First Breth., OH
• Roanoke First Brethren Church, IN
• Cornerstone, IN

New Song Community Church in Union, MI welcomes new pastor
We would like to extend our welcome to Steve Ganger as the new pastor of the New Song Community Church in Union, MI. Please be in prayer for Steve and his family as they are adjusting to their new Ministry. You can contact Pastor Steve at: steve.ganger@mma-online.org

Keep praying for NEW DAY activities in local congregations, in districts, among pastoral and leadership and around the denomination:
Brethren Pastors Conference “Color Your World” is set for March 25-27, 2008 in Belleville, OH, just down the road from Ashland. A Natural Church Development/NEW DAY agenda is planned. The cost is very reasonable; the topic is essential and transformational. Spouses are encouraged to attend if possible. Pastors, be sure to get this on your calendar now and seek congregational support for your attendance. We expect that all Brethren pastors will be there.

If you would like to order the “Color Your World…” book: Please contact us at the Brethren Church National Office. We have books available here at the BCNO for $12.00 plus $5.00 shipping. Books are normally $18- $20 plus shipping through Amazon.com or ChurchSmart.com.