NEWS

• Church membership shows largest decline in three years.
  
• Brethren leaders support ecumenical statements on Iraq, Middle East, Sudan.
  
• Bethany Seminary celebrates ninety-ninth commencement.
  
• Visit to Nigeria a profound experience for US delegation.
  
• Older adult unit begins term of service with BVS.
  
• Brethren bits: Mission nurse remembered, National Press Club, and more.

PERSONNEL

• Joe Buss leaves New Windsor Conference Center.

RESOURCES

• New gardening book published by Brethren Press.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE PREVIEW

• Conference-goers are invited to bring Gifts of the Heart.