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 Thursday, December 14, 2000, 15:56:57 EST | Category: Event |
| Title: | Northeast Young Adult Retreat (January 5-7, 2001) | Contact: | | | Sent by: | Christopher Fitz | E-mail: | chris@campeder.org |
| URL: | | | Notice: | This is an update on the January 5-7, 2001 Young Adult
Retreat at Camp Eder. Barb Sayler, On Earth Peace
Co-Director will be leading the event now with LuAnne Harley
and Brian Kruschwitz. They're all former members of the
inspiring 1994 JOYA team (Journey of Young Adults)!
Look forward to a dynamic, welcoming and worship-full
weekend with session on the theme, Living Simply in
a Complex World (Acts 17:16-34 and Matt.6:19-34).
Cost for the weekend is a mere $59, includes meals and
lodging. Partial scholarships are available (less $20
deposit) on a first-come first-served basis. $5 late fee
applies after December 26.
Contact campeder@campeder.org
for registration information.
Respond to me at chris@campeder.org for any
other specific questions.
Please pass this notice on to others who might be
interested...hope to see you then!
Christopher Fitz
Camp Eder
914 Mt. Hope Rd.
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8256 (tel.)
chris@campeder.org |
| Wednesday, December 6, 2000, 15:09:16 EST | Category: General |
| URL: | http://home.earthlink.net/~danmpetry/index.html | | Notice: | You are invited to visit Pastor Dan Petry's new website.
It includes a guestbook to sign and three picture pages
of friends, fishing pics, and artwork. Many helpful COB
links are also included. Stop by soon! |
| Wednesday, November 29, 2000, 10:42:46 EST | Category: General |
| Sunday, November 26, 2000, 11:58:50 EST | Category: Open Question |
| URL: | | | Notice: | I am looking for information to discuss how Brethren
celebrate Christmas, particularly at the turn of the
century. My husband's grandmother (99 years old) says that
they did not have a tree as it was considered "of the
world." Yet, they did hang stockings. I would like some
Brethren historical information. She grew up in Southwest
Virginia. Thanks
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| Monday, November 20, 2000, 11:33:32 EST | Category: General |
| URL: | http://- | | Notice: | Hi, my name is Kyle H. Mohler. I'm 20 years old. I want to
live in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. I need
Mohler Genealogy. Please write me at: Kyle H. Mohler, POB
1062, Castle Rock, CO. 80104.
Thank you, Kyle |
| Saturday, November 18, 2000, 22:13:45 EST | Category: Open Question |
| URL: | | | Notice: | I am looking for the tune and lyrics to a song written about
Dan West, founder of The Heifer Project. Supposedly entitled
"Cowboy Dan" and possibly written by Andy Murray. The Ambler
COB would like to teach this to our children.
Any help or ideas where to find it would be appreciated.
Thank you very much in advance.
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| Friday, November 17, 2000, 08:35:59 EST | Category: Event |
| URL: | http://www.campeder.org | | Notice: | Camp Eder and On Earth Peace Assembly present a special
opportunity for young adults
Living Simply in a Complex World
Young Adult Retreat
January 5-7, 2001
FOR: Young adults, (approx. ages 18-35)
This is an opportunity to be with other young adults of
faith and conscience seeking ways to support one another
through tough questions of discipleship. This year we
explore what it means for each one of us to "live simply,"
seeking first the kingdom of God.
LEADERSHIP: Barbara Sayler, Co-director of On Earth Peace
Assembly with other invited guests.
TIME: 7 PM Friday, January 5th to 1:30 PM Sunday, January
7th
PLACE: Camp Eder: Fairfield, PA
COST: $59 for the weekend if registered by December 27, $5
late fee applies thereafter. $20 deposit. Limited number of
partial scholarships available on first-come, first served
basis.
THE THEME:
Seek First the Kingdom of God: Living Simply in a Complex
World
Getting away to God's woods will give you an opportunity to
reflect on life's priorities. This year's Retreat Theme looks
at the story of Paul's witness in Athens – a place filled
with statues to many gods (Acts 17:16-34) – and seeks to
understand how we can be witnesses amidst our own society of
so many gods. The theme includes Jesus' Sermon on the Mount
(Matt. 6:19-34) imploring us to understand how we can make
our lives faithful, simple and focused on seeking first God's
kingdom.
website: http://www.campeder.org
email: campeder@cvn.net
MORE QUESTIONS?
Inquire to chris@campeder.org or
call the Camp Eder office 717-642-8256 asking about the Young
Adult Retreat. |
| Wednesday, November 15, 2000, 18:30:34 EST | Category: Job Position |
| URL: | | | Notice: |
Job Description for Associate Community Organizers
In CLOUT, we are dedicated to building the power of people to
work for justice on local issues of concern. Leaders in CLOUT
make the plans and decisions, mobilize people and money, speak
on behalf of the organization in public, and help attract new
leaders and groups into the membership. The role of the
Associate Community Organizer is to challenge and support
leaders in building the power of the organization and their
congregations, so that they can more successfully transform
our communities. The work of the organization can be
categorized into the following four areas: leadership and
staff development, issues, structure, and fundraising.
The salary range is $25,000-30,000, pension, health, moving
expe |
| Saturday, November 11, 2000, 16:47:18 EST | Category: Event |
| URL: | | | Notice: | What: Revivals
Who: John Muncie
Where: County Line Church of the Brethren
4227 N. Hardin Rd.
Harrod, OH 45850 (419)649-5364
When: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday~ November 19, 20 & 21st
What time: Sunday-10:30AM & 7:00 PM
Monday & Tuesday- 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday, November 8, 2000, 08:47:28 EST | Category: Opportunity |
| URL: | http://www.brethren.org/genbd/yya/mss2001.htm | | Notice: | If you're a college student interested in exploring
leadership in the church, Ministry Summer Service is
a great opportunity.
MSS was begun five years ago by the Church of the Brethren to
give young adults an opportunity to work in the church for a
ten week period during the summer. Students are assigned to
a congregation to help with a variety of ministries--from
working with youth and children, to visiting shut-ins, and
helping with Vacation Bible School. These are just a few of
the things MSS'ers have done. Some have also worked in the
national office, a district office, camps, or Brethren
retirement homes. All of this depends on your interests.
Some placements are in rural areas, other suburban or inner
city. You could be placed anywhere from California to
Virginia. You just indicate your preferences on your
application form.
Interns receive housing, food, $100 spending money a month,
and a $2,000 tuition grant to for your college expenses!
A one week orientation will be held at Bethany Seminary early
in June and then interns travel to the placement for nine
more weeks.
For a brochure and more information, or for an application
form, please contact Allen Hansell in the Office of Ministry
at 717-361-1145 or Chris Douglas in the Youth/Young Adult
Ministry Office at 800-323-8039 ext. 297. Or call if you
have questions. |
| Wednesday, October 25, 2000, 08:38:17 EST | Category: Opportunity |
| URL: | http://www.brethren.org/genbd/yya/yptt2001.htm | | Notice: | The first Youth Peace Travel Team was formed for the
summer of 1991 as a cooperative effort of a number of General
Board programs. It has been such a great experience that
they're doing it again. This year's team will be sponsored by
Youth/Young Adult Ministries, Brethren Witness, Outdoor
Ministries and On Earth Peace. Four youth/young adults
between the ages of 16-22 will be selected for the 2001 team.
A stipend is available to team members. Response forms will
be due by January 1, 2001. |
| Wednesday, October 25, 2000, 08:37:35 EST | Category: Opportunity |
| URL: | http://www.brethren.org/genbd/yya/yptt2001.htm | | Notice: | The first Youth Peace Travel Team was formed for the
summer of 1991 as a cooperative effort of a number of General
Board programs. It has been such a great experience that
they're doing it again. This year's team will be sponsored by
Youth/Young Adult Ministries, Brethren Witness, Outdoor
Ministries and On Earth Peace. Four youth/young adults
between the ages of 16-22 will be selected for the 2001 team.
A stipend is available to team members. Response forms will
be due by January 1, 2001. |
| Friday, October 20, 2000, 07:11:44 EST | Category: Event |
| URL: | http://www.ussrasher.org/ussrasher001.htm | | Notice: | The USS Rasher (SS/SSR/AGSS-269)
will reunion 5/8 October,2001 at
the Best Western International,
Charleston, SC.
POC: Dick "Skids" Traser,
913 N. Sierra View St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555-3013
(760) 446-4659
e-mail: submariner@ussrasher.org
http://www.ussrasher.org/ussrasher001.htm
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| Wednesday, October 18, 2000, 24:26:08 EST | Category: General |
| URL: | | | Notice: | Able to help you and your baby during a difficult time.
Adoption may be your answer.
We are a loving couple in Northern Virginia hoping to share
our happy home with a child. Stay at home mom and devoted
dad will give your baby a warm, loving home with strong
family values and financial security.
We would love to have the opportunity to speak with you.
Please call GREY AND SUSAN by calling (888) 794-6100.
Medical and Legal Expenses paid. |
| Wednesday, October 18, 2000, 10:58:38 EST | Category: Job Position |
| URL: | http:// etown.edu | | Notice: | Elizabethtown College invites applications and nominations
for the position of Chaplain and Director of Religious Life.
This is a full-time, 10-month position reporting to the Dean
of College Life and working closely with the College Life
staff as well as the local communities of faith.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work
effectively with a traditional college-age population in
fostering spiritual, intellectual, and emotional development.
An ability to promote the historic values of the Church of
the Brethren is strongly desired, as is a commitment to
interfaith dialogue. Candidates should have experience with
and commitment to the principles of service and the ability
to teach within one of the academic disciplines offered by
the College. A master's degree and/or seminary training is
required; a terminal degree is desirable.
Responsibilities of the position include coordinating
religious life programming, providing access to regular
worship for students of all faiths, conducting occasional and
special worship services for the campus community,
establishing and maintaining relationships with local
parishes and religious organizations, supporting the
College's relationship with the Church of the Brethren, and
advancing Brethren heritage and values. The Chaplain will
advise student religious life and service-learning
organizations; chair the Religious Life Committee, and
provide pastoral care. Administrative leadership and budget
management for the office are also among the duties of the
Chaplain.
Nominations and applications may be submitted to Mrs. Nancy
Florey, Director of Human Resources at Elizabethtown College
1 Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Materials should
include a letter of introduction, resume, and names/contact
information for three references. Deadline for receipt of
materials is November 17, 2000. The position will be
available August 1, 2001.
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| Thursday, October 12, 2000, 19:42:20 EST | Category: Open Question |
| URL: | | | Notice: | I am doing a report on the Dunkers. I have looked and
looked, but I can not find out why ya'll baptize forward.
Also, I would really like to know because I am a Baptist, and
I have never even thought that anyone would baptize forward.
(we do it backwards) Any info would be greatly appreciated! |
| Tuesday, October 10, 2000, 19:01:15 EST | Category: Wanted |
| URL: | | | Notice: | We are the Germantown Church Of The Brethren 6611
Germantown Ave., Phila., Pa (the Mother Church). On behalf of
our Pastor Richard Kyrematan, we are asking is anyone knows of
a piano we can acquire for our Praise and Worship sevices.
The piano we have has served us well but has many broken parts
and strings, it has now become difficult to get it tuned
properly. If anyone could help us please contact me, Bob
Richardson at (215) 697-1163 daytime or (215 753-0178 evenings
or email; sudaizu@hotmail.com. Thank You and God Bless
You. |
| Tuesday, October 10, 2000, 09:45:19 EST | Category: Event |
| URL: | http://mary.fowler@mailcity.com | | Notice: | TANEYTOWN FLEAMARKET
4111 HARNEY ROAD
TANEYTOWN, MD 21787
SUNDAY'S 1 - 4 PM
Collectibles, vintage furniture, antiques, house hold
items.
BUY -- SELL -- TRADE |
| Thursday, October 5, 2000, 21:01:55 EST | Category: Wanted |
| URL: | | | Notice: | We are looking for Timothy and Janoah McCombs. They recently
left Sonora, California for Missouri, and are most likely
travelling by RV. Two of their children's names are Jeremy
and Alisa. It concerns a health threat to our child, and
possibly theirs.
It is imperative that we get in contact with them or have an
address where we can write to them. We are pleading for
anyone's help that knows anything about them or where they
are located.
They may be homesteading some property, or looking for some
to purchase. If you know where they are, please email us
ASAP. Thank you. |
| Thursday, October 5, 2000, 10:11:59 EST | Category: Job Position |
| Title: | Coordinator of Christian Education | Contact: | | | Sent by: | Barbara D. Rotz | E-mail: | bdrotz@ship.edu |
| URL: | | | Notice: | The Chambersburg Church of the Brethren is seeking a half-
time Coordinator of Christian Education to administer and
expand its educational programs for children, youth and
adults. Anticipated start date is January 1, 2001. College
degree and word processing skills preferred. Training and/or
experience required. Consideration of applications will
begin November 15, 2000 and will continue until the position
is filled. Send cover letter and resume to: Search
Committee, Chambersburg Church of the Brethren, 260 S. Fourth
St., Chambersburg, PA 17201. |
| Thursday, October 5, 2000, 08:49:14 EST | Category: Opportunity |
| URL: | http://www.theophilos.sk | | Notice: | Version 3.0 is now available - and still free.
Quick Navigator
Excellent searching
Nice Bookmark
Add-on Modules available for downloading
I also use those high-powered biblical software packages, but
this program has most of their functionality while still being
offered at no cost. |
| Wednesday, October 4, 2000, 22:29:46 EST | Category: Job Position |
| URL: | | | Notice: | Blue River Church of the Brethren is continuing its search for
a full-time Youth Pastor.
Blue River is one of the more conservative congregations in
the Northern Indiana District, and we try to maintain faithful
adherence to the historic teachings of the Brethren, including
trine immersion baptism for all members, the full Love Feast,
the prayer veiling for services, modest dress, and lifetime
faithfulness in marriage. Our basic statement of faith is the
Brethren Card. We are seeking someone who will uphold and
model these understandings to our youth.
Our youth are energetic, and many have experienced short-term
missions trips over the past several years. They are seeking
to honor the Lord, and are in need of discipleship,
instruction in God's Word, and worthwhile Christian activity.
We are not interested in "baby-sitting" our youth, but in
challenging them to live for the Lord now.
We have an active Youth Steering Committee, and supportive
parents. The right man will find our youth a joyful
challenge.
If you are interested in this position, please request a copy
of our profile from your nearest District Office, or contact
Craig Alan Myers
Blue River Church of the Brethren
3040 E. 700 North
Columbia City, IN 46725
or e-mail at camyers@mail.com, or FAX at 847-589-1804.
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| Wednesday, October 4, 2000, 13:38:17 EST | Category: General |
| URL: | http://www.egroups.com/group/coben | | Notice: | COBEN Mission Statement:
The
exists to provide a forum among evangelical Church of the
Brethren leaders and laypersons for mutual support,
encouragement, and the exchange of ideas in a positive manner
within the context of our love and concern for the Church.
This egroup exists to provide the forum for exchange of
ideas, encouragement and mutual support among evangelical
leaders.
The core values listed below are assumed. This is not a forum
to debate these core values. It is a forum to provide
nurture, support and networking among the Brethren who are
able to endorse these core values.
We affirm the following core values:
1. Salvation is a personal relationship with God, entered
into by faith in the shed blood of his Son, Jesus Christ our
Lord and Savior;
2. The Bible as Holy Scripture, the self-revelation of God to
humankind, True and reliable in the original, and fully
authoritative for all matters of faith and practice;
3. The continuing work of the Holy Spirit to change us into
the image of Jesus;
4. The call to live in covenant with sisters and brothers in
the faith;
5. The Apostle's Creed (Hymnal: A Worship Book # 712) as a
reflection of the timeless truth of Christianity.
Addresses:
Subscribe: coben-subscribe@egroups.com
Post message: coben@egroups.com
Unsubscribe: coben-unsubscribe@egroups.com
List owner: coben-owner@egroups.com
URL to this page: http://www.egroups.com/group/coben
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| Sunday, October 1, 2000, 16:18:24 EST | Category: General |
| Wednesday, September 13, 2000, 20:15:42 EST | Category: General |
| URL: | | | Notice: | I have taken up a new pass time of geneology search..Since my
maternal grandma is long deceased and never knew of her
family..I started looking for them first..she was raised as a
foster child..and didn't know of any relatives. etc..I now
find there were many...
Have recently been told my g grandfather..Sam Turner and his
second wife and sons are buried at Sangerville Church of the
Brethren.. Hope to visit and look soon..
Any way, I was wondering if there are still surviving
decendents in that congregation or area? I suppose they
would be my second or third cousins,...Just curious about
family geneology..If anyone knows of this please contact me...
Thanks... |
| Wednesday, September 13, 2000, 11:44:47 EST | Category: Job Position |
| URL: | http://www.cob-net.org/church/pacific_southwest.htm | | Notice: | Half-time, Junior High Youth Coordinator; position available immediately
* Flexible hours, Work from home, Meet great kids,
Opportunities for spiritual growth within a professional
setting
Job Description:
I. Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Event Planning
1. Acts as a resource person to camp boards and
attends camps in Northern California, Southern
California, and Arizona as requested by camps.
2. Plans and implements junior high youth
activities for District Conference.
3. Plans and implements at least one work
camp per year for junior high youth.
B. Leadership Development
1. Assists Coordinator of Youth Ministries in
planning and implementing training events for
youth leaders.
C. Communication with congregations/Junior High Youth
Leaders/Junior High Youth
1. Promotes district junior high youth program in
local congregations.
2. Communicates with local congregations through
newsletters, phone calls, e-mail, etc.
II. Oversight:
A. Reports to the District Executive Minister. Receives
guidance from the Coordinator of Youth Ministries and
the Nurture Commission.
B. Prepares a written report for District Board
meetings.
C. Attends the annual board retreat.
D. Performs other duties as assigned by the Nurture
Commission.
III.Qualifications:
A. Be a minimum of 21 years of age
B. Have a high school diploma or equivalency
C. Be computer literate
D. Have good communication skills
Terms of Employment: $7.50 per hour averaging 80 hours per
month
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Send resume, cover letter and personal faith statement by
October 1, 2000 to:
Pacific Southwest District
Church of the Brethren
Attention: Gene Hipskind
P.O. Box 219
La Verne, CA 91750-0219 |
| Sunday, August 27, 2000, 17:22:01 EST | Category: General |
| Saturday, August 26, 2000, 11:11:42 EST | Category: General |
| Tuesday, August 22, 2000, 18:25:36 EST | Category: Open Question |
| URL: | http://www.adoptnewborn.com | | Notice: | Young couple seeking to adopt newborn. Will provide a safe
and loving home with unconditional love. Find us at our
website www.adoptnewborn.com or call us toll free at (888)
243 3345.
Paige and Blake |
| Friday, August 18, 2000, 10:34:06 EST | Category: Open Question |
| URL: | | | Notice: | Does anyone have any information on Sarah Landis (1861-1941)
or her husband Henry Bashore (1855-1887) I would like to know
what line of Bashores Henry comes from. Also a bit more of
the Landis line. Both Sarah and Henry are buried in Sugar
Grove Cem. at Pleasant Hill, OH.
Also a daughter of this couple is Martha Bashore, did she
have siblings. She is my paternal grand-mother. Thanks for
any help |
| Tuesday, August 15, 2000, 17:38:37 EST | Category: General |
| URL: | | | Notice: | I am trying to find the Cemetary in Manasses. My husband's
brother died about 30 years ago and was buried there. It
seems like the name was Church of the Brethren. Can you help
me? We would like to go visit, but want to make sure where it
is located. Thank you.... |
| Tuesday, August 8, 2000, 22:42:19 EST | Category: Event |
| URL: | | | Notice: | Come travel with us to Israel March 21-30, 2001 Optional
Jordan Extension March 30-April 2. Calvin and Marie Shenk
will share with us each day their wealth of Knowledge on
Israel/Palestine. Calvin is Professor of Religion at Eastern
Mennonite University, they live in Israel January thru June.
Cost of trip from BWI or New York $1,990. Jordan Extension
additonal $675.00 Contact Duane & Carol Strickler, 4924
Ridge Road, Mt. Airy for a Brochure or contact them by e-mail
at dstrickler1@juno.com |
| Friday, July 14, 2000, 08:06:32 EST | Category: General |
| Title: | Holy Land Tour | Contact: | | | Sent by: | Rev. Lerry W. Fogle | E-mail: | lwfogle@juno.com |
| URL: | | | Notice: | Rev. Lerry W. Fogle, Associate Pastor of the Frederick, MD
COB, will host a tour to the Holy Land on March 12, 2001,
departing Washington, DC, Dulles Airport. The 10-day tour in
Israel will visit every major city of the Bible and stop at
all the traditional sites of interest. There will be an
optional 4-day extension to Egypt. The scriptures will be
examined at all stops. Worship will also be featured. Cost
for the tour of Israel is $1,995. The total cost for those
opting to go to Egypt is $2,695. For a full color brochure
and more information on this exciting trip, contact
lwfogle@juno.com or call 301-662-6085 or 301-662-1819. |
| Friday, July 7, 2000, 22:57:08 EST | Category: Wanted |
| URL: | http://cob-net.org/camp/colorado.htm | | Notice: | Rose Marie Jones, Director of the Camp Colorado Junior Camp
July 29th through August 5th really needs some additional
counselors. If you can help and would like to spend a week at
Camp Colorado please call her at 719-829-4784.
|
| Monday, July 3, 2000, 14:05:49 EST | Category: General |
| URL: | | | Notice: | I am looking for advice in turning around my life. For quite
some time now I have been living a sinful lifestyle:
engaging frequently in casual with one-time partners,
drinking to excess, shoplifting, and being abusive to my
sister and her husband. Swearing and profanity have become
parts of my everyday speech. I've not always been like this,
but ever since my parents were ed last year in an
accident I seem to have gotten off the track.
Please. If you have some thoughts on how I can turn my life
around, kindly give me your ideas. |
| Friday, June 30, 2000, 09:02:03 EST | Category: General |
| URL: | | | Notice: | I am working in the UK and am composing a nuclear free zone
statment for our community. I would appreciate it if someone
could email the Brethren copy of one of their own.
Thanks |
| Thursday, June 29, 2000, 14:13:22 EST | Category: Event |
| URL: | http://www.etown.edu/~youngcen | | Notice: | Call for Papers. An interdisciplinary, international study
conference on “The Amish, Old Orders, and the Media,”
sponsored by the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist
Studies, will be held June 14-16, 2001 at Elizabethtown
College, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. The conference will
explore professional, ethical, and academic issues in
depicting and reporting about plain-dress Anabaptist and
Pietist groups. Proposals for papers or for thematic sessions
from media professionals and academic researchers are
encouraged. The deadline is October 20, 2000. For more
information, contact Prof. David Eller, The Young Center, One
Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(youngctr@etown.edu) or call (717) 361-1470. |
| Monday, June 26, 2000, 19:52:33 EST | Category: General |
| URL: | | | Notice: | Barry & Kendra Blair
4232
CaveSpring Rd.
Rome
Georgia 30161
(706)
291-2457
stahlhem@bellsouth.net
Hello, After many year's of trying to have a
child, And being unsuccessful , We
have decided to try for foreign
Adoption. We have found a very good agency with lots of
children in the Kazakhstan,
Ukrainian area. These children
live in what we would consider appalling
condition's.Most of these children have been
in orphanage's since birth or there
shortly after... We desperately want to save just one of
the kid's from this horrible life
and at the same time start us and
them a family..The cost of this is astronomical .. The
total cost is going to run around
$20,000. And this is just fee's,
flight's and all the Governmental red tape, There's and
ours.. But this is a goal we
intend on reaching, We are asking
anyone who can help, To please do so, If not but a
dollar or two, Even your prayer's
will be greatly appreciated...If you
have any question's or would like info about use or the
agency we are using to
accomplish this, Please write,email or
call..If you have any info on assistance that could help
us that will also be greatly
appreciated.. At the bottom of this page
is a little history on the little girl we seek to get.
Thank's for your time
and prayer's Kendra Blair
|
| Thursday, June 22, 2000, 15:16:04 EST | Category: Event |
| URL: | http://www.cob-net.org/church/fraternity.htm | | Notice: | Fraternity COB in Winston-Salem, NC, will be celebrating it's
225th Homecoming on September 23 & 24, 2000. If you have ever
attended Fraternity or know someone who has or still
does..please make plans to attend. If you have any questions
or need further information, please check out our website
and/or contact us by e-mail or phone.
fratcob@aol.com (336-765-0610)
|
| Thursday, June 15, 2000, 20:47:51 EST | Category: Event |
| URL: | | | Notice: | The Children's Aid Society/Southern PA District Church of
the Brethren is holding its fourth annual golf tournament
July 21 near Abbottstown, about 10 miles east of Gettysburg.
The tournament is a major fund-raiser and focuses on fun as
much as funds! The money raised helps subsidize counseling
services for children who could not afford it otherwise.
We are looking for golfers, individual sponsors and corporate
support. For more information, email or call 717-624-4461. |
| Saturday, May 27, 2000, 23:40:10 EST | Category: General |
| URL: | | | Notice: | We need as many people as possible to know of our
existence and what we are trying to do! If you'd like to talk
with
someone via telephone you can call Pastor Augustus Corbett@
(910)289-
7470 Please feel free to Copy and Paste this message into an
E-mail and send it to your mission contacts. Please get the
word out!!!
Quintin Smith
Touch International
world_missions00@hotmail.com |
| Saturday, May 27, 2000, 23:36:38 EST | Category: General |
| URL: | | | Notice: | The purpose for our mission trips are to expose
pastors to what is happening in other parts of the world and
to
hopefully, prayerfully see a vision for World Missions
birthed in
their hearts. We also would like to plant disciple-making,
world
missions minded, reproducing churches in Africa, Asia and
Europe as
well as equipping and training the indigenous Christian
leadership!
We also would like to participate in relieving the suffering
in the
nations we go to even as Jesus relieved suffering in His
earthly
ministry.
Touch International's vision is to be a World Missions
networking/mobilizing/training center that plants world
missions
minded, discipling, reproducing churches throughout Africa,
Asia, the
10/40 window and the world!
The key thing to keep in mind is that our main ( by all means
NOT our
ONLY target group) target group is
African-American pastors, churches and Christian leaders.
Please let
anyone you know who you think may be interested in networking
with us
and/or supporting such an endeavor. As I said I know many
other
groups have been trying to accomplish such a task but to no
avail, I
really sense that Touch is on to something big!! Even the
USCWM is
looking for someone to head up their efforts to mobilize
African-
American churches for World Missions, to date they have NOT
found
anyone yet! Being AA myself I know very well that it is
DIFFICULT to
get many AA pastors to see the GLOBAL aspect of the Great
Commission.
Everyone we have
told about Touch has been very positive about what we are
attempting
to do. From now to the end of the year we have several
regional
meetings (to introduce Touch International to local pastors)1
missions trip in October and a World Missions conference
scheduled
for the end
of August. to be contd |
| Saturday, May 27, 2000, 23:29:00 EST | Category: General |
| URL: | | | Notice: | Hello all!! Just to let everyone
know, there is a new World Missions organization of which I'm
the VP
of that was birthed
called Touch International. Touch International is seeking to
mobilize churches for
World Missions, especially churches that are predominantly
African-
American.I am trying to get the word out to as many World
Missions
minded groups as I can. To date (the organization was
incorporated in
April of this year)there are over half a dozen pastors
involved with
the number growing monthly! We are seeking an office location
in the
Raleigh, NC area and hope to have one before the year is out.
Our
website should be up and running in the not too distant
future. You
can keep checking @ www.touchinternational.org or.com I
will send
you more information on Touch in the near future thru snail
mail if
you like. I truly believe we are right in the middle of the
will of
God with this organization. So many organizations are seeking
to
mobilize African-American churches for World Missions (9.9
times out
of 10 caucasian)but to no avail. It is time for Christians of
African-
American descent to take on our portion of the global
responsibility!
It is really a shame that LESS than 1% of the missionary
force world
wide is made up of African-American missionaries! We have
really been
slack in this area, but Touch International is seeking to
change
this. Please pray for us. I will keep you abreast of what is
happening with us. We do have a short term missions trip
planned for
October to Togo. to be cont'd |
| Thursday, May 25, 2000, 20:28:20 EST | Category: Open Question |
| URL: | | | Notice: | The church we are attending used to be a Baptist church. We
have been in the process of changing our bylaws/church. We
have become an elder-led fellowship. While learning about
Biblical Eldership on the web the "plymouth brethren" kept
coming up. I remembered that my mother, grandmother and I
used to attend the Church of the Brethren when I was a little
girl. Something happened and the church closed. This was
around 1965. I'm very interested in learning about the
brethren: what they believe, etc. What I've read about
"plymouth brethren" sounds pretty neat. I would love to
coorespond with other women who would be willing to answer
some questions. Look forward to getting to know other
believers!
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| Monday, May 1, 2000, 19:09:06 EST | Category: Open Question |
| URL: | | | Notice: | In reading the section of Merle Rummel's article on the
Obannon Settlement, he mentions Daniel Miller and his
brothers.
My great, great, great, grandfather was Daniel Miller. His
son, Daniel Miller Jr was born 29 Mar 1802 in Ramsley, Va.
He had several sons, four of whom were Brethern ministers.
They were George, William, Daniel, and Merratt. I believe
George pastored a church in Iowa, and one of time pastor at
the Auglaize Church in Auglaize township, Allen County, Ohio.
I am trying to determine whether or not if this Daniel
Miller, and his son Daniel Miller Jr. may have been the
Daniel Miller Mr. Rummel referred to in his historical
article or if your organization has any record on this four
brothers who were Brethern ministers. |
| Friday, April 21, 2000, 19:16:10 EST | Category: Open Question |
| URL: | | | Notice: | Please,Help me out here.
John Strough B: 1804,Sarah Miller B: 1814 both born raised in
Rockingham County Virginia.Married had there 1st. child
Harvey in 1832 Moved to Henry County , Honey Creek in approx.
1836 Had a total of 15 children.
WHAT ARE THE NAMES OF JOHN STROUGH AND SARAH MILLER PARENTS?
WHERE DID THEY COME FROM? |
| Friday, April 21, 2000, 15:49:50 EST | Category: Job Position |
| URL: | | | Notice: | A good position with a great church is available for someone
with Christian education ability.
Coordinator of Christian Education, 30 hours per week. Salary
commensurate with experience. Benefits. Send resume:
Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren, 315 South Dogwood
Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
If the right person were to apply, the church would consider
adding some non-CE responsibilities and making it a full time
associate pastor type position.
The position is vacant as of June 1, 2000. Resumes are being
considered now and the position church would like to fill the
position this summer.
Contacts: snailmail to the church address above, e-mail to
danburtner@rica.net OR lindalogan@rica.net.
|
| Thursday, April 13, 2000, 12:26:38 EST | Category: Event |
| URL: | | | Notice: | Please join us for The Living Scenes of Easter at the
County Line Church of the Brethren.
It is a program that utilizes a scrim in front of the stage to
create living "pictures" of times throughout Jesus' life. It
uses fiber-optic lighting, live music and narration to tell
the story. This program is one you have to see at least once
if not more in your lifetime. You will be greatly blessed.
Showtimes are
Friday 4/21/2000 at 7:00 pm
Saturday 4/22/2000 at 7:00pm
and Easter Sunday morning at 7:00am
Directions:
From Lima, take State Route 81 East to the Hardin/Allen County
Line. Turn north, travel 1 1/2 miles to the corner of the
County Line and Sandusky Rd.(419) 649-5364
|
| Tuesday, April 4, 2000, 18:45:26 EST | Category: Open Question |
| Title: | Attempt to locate Church of the Brethern Minister, | Contact: | | | Sent by: | Colleen Yates | E-mail: | mcolleen@3lefties.com |
| URL: | | | Notice: | I an trying to locate my gguncle, Andrew K. Root, he was
called "Kay", and he was a Church of the Brethern Minister,
born 1849 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, probably in or
near Oil City as his father Emor/Emir Root farmed in the area.
His mother was Nancy Kerr, born in Penns also as well as
sister, Jane, Harriet, and himself. I do not know which
branch of Church of the Brethern that he was affiliated with.
He came to Belpre, Kansas in about 1886-1890 to perform the
wedding ceremony for his sister, Harriet Herring's two
daughter. He had 2 halfbrothers, from his father's previous
marriage, William Frank Root and Edward Root as well as a
sister Julia Root. These 3 children were born in NY State as
well as their father, Emor Root b. 1806. Where the family
went after Crawford County, Penns, I do not know. I would
like very much to find information on Rev. Andrew K. Root the
minister or any of his family. His sister Harriet, I have
information on, as she and her husband George W. Herring went
from Penns to Kans and then to Los Angeles, Calif area where
they lived out their days. Any information on the rest of
this family would be appreciated. Thank you. Colleen Yates,
email: mcolleen@3lefties.com
Your message online is great and very informative, best wishes
to all who respond to your message. |
| Wednesday, March 29, 2000, 08:44:27 EST | Category: Opportunity |
| Title: | NIG Workcamps | Contact: | | | Sent by: | Michael Schurig | E-mail: | nig@campline.de |
| URL: | http://www.workcamp.de/nig/feng.htm | | Notice: | Hello friends,
NIG would like to inform you about recent changes. Our office
moved and therefore we have a new address:
NIG e.V., Am Wendländer Schilde 5, 18055 Rostock, Germany
Tel. 0049+381+4922914, Fax: 0049+381+4900930
There are also a couple of changes concerning our webpages.
You can find our pages at the following addresses:
www.campline.de and www.workcamp.de Our e-mail address is:
nig@campline.de We would like you to update your favourite
links or set a new link to our pages. Thank you very much in
advance.
Best regards,
Michael Schurig, NiG - Workcamps, Youth Exchange Programms and
more ... |
| Tuesday, March 28, 2000, 19:26:51 EST | Category: Wanted |
| URL: | | | Notice: | The Maple Spring Church of the Brethren is in need of metal
communion cups. We are looking for a congregation who no
longer uses them and would be willing to help us out by
letting us purchase them from you. Thank you for your help.
Peace,
Holly Jo Berkey
|
| Monday, March 27, 2000, 23:11:23 EST | Category: General |
| URL: | http://www.geocities.com/ellynhartzler | | Notice: | In January, 1999, I went with the work-campers to EYN
Headquarters in Mubi, primarily to find stories, interview
people, and get a 'feel' of the land, related to the work of
MARGUERITE and HOMER BURKE, the firstCOB medical missionaries
to go to Nigeria in 1924. My extended family arranged this
trip for the express purpose of having the Burke's story
chronicled and published.
In the short time there I was able to find people who lived
with, were trained by, or worked with, these servants of God,
and since returning have interviewed missionaries who served
with them in Nigeria and in Puerto Rico. It's my hope to
find others who will share stories of their experiences.
Contact me with e-mail, call (540)891-5776, or write at 5210
Magnolia Pl. Fredericksburg, Va 22407. Thanks, in advance. |
| Wednesday, March 22, 2000, 12:46:01 EST | Category: General |
| URL: | | | Notice: | Is there any remnant of a belief in Universal
Reconciliation among members of the Church of the
Brethren? It seems as if at one time in your history that was
a fairly common belief. |
| Wednesday, March 8, 2000, 23:00:40 EST | Category: General |
| Title: | National Youth Conference 1994 | Contact: | | | Sent by: | Melonie (Shears) Rosedale | E-mail: | jermbs@mindspring.com |
| URL: | | | Notice: | Hi there. Greetings in the name of our Father God. I am
interested in looking for others who were at or went to
National Youth Conference in 1994. I hope to talk about some
great memories and meet some new friends. Thank You!
In Christian Love,
Melonie |
| Wednesday, March 8, 2000, 10:23:30 EST | Category: General |
| URL: | http://www.winepresspub.com | | Notice: | Greetings, my name is Aaron from WinePress Publishing . I
was just wondering if you know of anyone who is writing a
book, because we would like to get them some free information
about our CHRISTIAN SELF-PUBLISHING services. We publish
about 100 books a year (80-90% new authors) and offer a
variety of services in order to produce high-quality,
Christian materials. WinePress also offers marketing and
distribution services. We seek to publish that which will
truly glorify God. Although we are a business we want to be
a ministry as much as possible. If there is someone we might
be able to help, they can feel free to contact us!
That would be great if we could help someone out!
Grace be with you,
Aaron 1-800-326-4674 |
| Tuesday, March 7, 2000, 10:47:19 EST | Category: General |
| URL: | | | Notice: | The Shelton congregation will be celebrating 100 years serving
the Lord on May 21, 2000. We would like to invite everyone
who has in any way ever been in any way a part of our
congregation to attend. And we would also like to extend a
special invitation to anyone else who would like to come and
celebrate with us.
We are located in (Mayberry) Mount Airy, N.C. Our service
will begin at 10a.m. and continue through the afternoon. We
will have special preaching, singing, moments of remembering,
food, fellowship, and much more.
We hope that you will be in prayer for us, and that you will
make this day more special for us by being here.
In Christ,
Marvin D. Wade Pastor 336-786-1758
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| Tuesday, March 7, 2000, 08:52:34 EST | Category: Event |
| URL: | | | Notice: | On April 15, 2000, First Mennonite Church of Richmond,
Virginia will be sponsoring the second annual Hymn Sing For
Peace. Persons from all denominations are invited to attend
this event as an attempt to provide a proactive and positive
response to all violent conflict.
Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "The Church is not the
master of the state, nor the servant of the state, but the
conscience of the state." The spirit of this event will be
one of witness to the collective conscience of the
government, to those watching, and to those participating
that there are many creative ways to solve conflict rather
than with violence. The message is that this is our way of
best experiencing and demonstrating Peace, by singing hymns
of praise to our God. This is also meant to provide an
alternative voice to some of the secular-style demonstrations
which can tend to rely on negativity in speaking out against
injustices, and sometimes add to the conflict.
Everyone is invited to come and meet for singing at the
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Steps. Singing will begin
at 4:00 PM and end around 5:30 PM. It will consist primarily
of group singing of hymns familiar across denominational
lines. Music books will be provided. Participants will also
be provided leaflets to hand out to curious pedestrians,
explaining our purpose and providing suggestions of how we as
individuals and nations can promote peace around us. In
addition, a letter will be sent to the President explaining
our actions.
Participants are encouraged to stay and picnic together on
the Mall area, after the singing. For planning purposes,
congregations and individuals are asked to RSVP with the
numbers of expected participants to First Mennonite Church at
(804) 359-1340 or E-Mail at ecopow@erols.com.
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| Monday, February 28, 2000, 22:29:59 EST | Category: Opportunity |
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