NEWS

• Church of the Brethren continues tsunami relief efforts.
  
• Congregations and districts contribute to tsunami relief.
  
• BBT Board takes steps to ensure future of Brethren Medical Plan.
  
• Churches begin planning for Consultation on Alternative Service.
  
• Global Food Crisis Fund aids reforestation in Guatemala.
  
• Two Annual Conference agencies hold joint retreat.
  
• Brethren bits: Personnel, job opening, and more.

PERSONNEL

• Don Fecher resigns from Brethren Benefit Trust.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Class is offered in connection with Mission Alive 2005.

ANNOUNCING: The Newsline schedule will change with the next issue. The schedule will change from the first, third, and fifth Fridays of the month, to every other Wednesday beginning Feb. 2. This change will help congregations that would like to include up-to-date information from Newsline in their Sunday bulletins.