NEWS

• Brethren Benefit Trust explores ways to offset cost of medical insurance.
  
• New guidelines issued for denominational memorial tribute.
  
• On Earth Peace board begins strategic planning process.
  
• Global Food Crisis Fund supports micro credit in Dominican Republic.
  
• El Fondo para la Crisis Global de Comida ayuda con creditos diminutos en la Republica Dominicana.
  
• Service Ministries continues relief shipments to the Gulf.
  
• Brethren Homes forum held at the Cedars in Kansas.
  
• Brethren bits: Remembrance, personnel, job opening, and more.

PERSONNEL

• Jewel McNary resigns as Brethren Press director of marketing and sales.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• On Earth Peace issues invitation to counter-recruitment calls.

FEATURE

• A Brethren volunteer reflects on a 'pray-in' outside the White House.