Newsline: November 29, 2012

NEWS

• General secretary joins NRCAT delegation to White House.
• Vital Ministry Journey now open to all congregations, districts.
• Conference calls Brethren back to mission roots.
• Children’s Disaster Services continues to aid families recovering from storm.
• Water project in Haiti is a memorial to Robert and Ruth Ebey.
• New Covenant church extends the Lord’s table.

PERSONNEL

• James Troha is named Juniata College's 12th president.
• Bezon to retire from leadership of Children’s Disaster Services.
• Atlantic Southeast, Northern Indiana name interim district executives.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• World Interfaith Harmony Week is scheduled for February.
• Christian Citizenship Seminar 2013 to address child poverty.
• Advent celebrations take place across the Church of the Brethren.

FEATURES

• Peace Camp 2012 in Bosnia-Herzegovina: A BVS reflection.

BRETHREN BITS

• Bridgewater teaching opening, Manchester at SOA/WHINSEC vigil, Powerhouse, Virlina center move, district conference briefs, and much more.