Deacon ministry training events, nursing scholarships are announced.

The Association of Brethren Caregivers will hold three deacon ministry training events this spring in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Florida. Each event will follow the theme, "Healing Balm." Members of the Deacon Ministry Cabinet are helping to plan the one-day training opportunities.

The association also is seeking candidates for its 2006 Nursing Scholarships.

The training events will be held from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on April 8 at The Palms of Sebring, a Church of the Brethren retirement center in Sebring, Fla.; on April 22 at Timbercrest Senior Living in North Manchester, Ind.; and on May 20 at the Brethren Home Community in New Oxford, Pa.

Each event will feature Bible study, keynote presentations, workshops, and worship. Workshops will address issues such as deacon roles and functions, care circles, love feast, resolving conflict, advance directives, and being a healing presence. Cost is $15 per person. Registration materials are available at www.brethren-caregivers.org.

In 2005, the Association of Brethren Caregivers awarded $22,000 in nursing scholarships. Candidates are now sought for the 2006 program. Candidates must be members of the Church of the Brethren and accepted into an LPN, RN, or nursing graduate program. More information is at www.brethren-caregivers.org. Applications submitted by April 1 will be considered for the academic year beginning Fall 2006.

Source: 01/04/2006 Newsline
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