- Correction: The correct date for Earth Day 2006 is Saturday, April 22. The Brethren Witness/Washington Office is encouraging local congregations to celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 23, or on any Sunday near that date.
- Charles Luther Baldwin, age 87, died on his birthday, Jan. 30, at Grace Village Retirement Home in Winona Lake, Ind. He and his wife, Naomi, served as Church of the Brethren missionaries in Nigeria from 1953-55 and 1957-61. They served in the remote village of Chibuk, where Charles worked with a group of churches and preaching points, as well as schools. Baldwin was an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren. He was born in 1919 in Wenatchee, Wash., and married Naomi Nora Roller in 1940. In addition to his mission service, he worked for Timbercrest Church of the Brethren Home, Inc., in North Manchester, Ind.; as a Girl Scout ranger and counselor at Camp Ella J. Logan near Syracuse, Ind.; and as a school bus driver for Wawasee Community Schools. He also served as a volunteer church visitor for Syracuse Church of the Brethren and did pulpit supply for several congregations. Surviving in addition to his wife are sons Charles F. Baldwin of Winona Lake, Ind., and Terry Lee Baldwin, pastor of Silver Creek Church of the Brethren in Pioneer, Ohio; sister Alice Newcomer; four grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Memorials are designated for Evangelism Explosion International or the Chibuk Bible School in Nigeria, care of Silver Creek Church of the Brethren.
- The Church of the Brethren General Board seeks a Mission Alive conference coordinator to fill a fulltime, temporary position starting May or June 2006 to May 2007. This is a "program volunteer," Brethren Volunteer Service, or intern position based in Elgin, Ill. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating the next Mission Alive conference in April, 2007, in consultation with the planning committee; utilization of database software; coordinating speakers, events, and logistics for the conference; serving as contact person for registration; and general office tasks. Skills and knowledge required include basic computer skills, an effective and pleasant communication style, knowledge of Church of the Brethren belief and practice, and skill in working independently and taking initiative. Required experience and education includes planning and organizing events within work or volunteer situations, and a minimum of an associate degree or equivalent training or experience. Send a cover letter and resume by May 5 to the Office of Human Resources, Church of the Brethren General Board, 1451 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120-1694; 800-323-8039 ext. 259; mgarrison_gb@brethren.org.
- Brazil mission workers Greg and Karin Davidson Laszakovits are available to share their experiences with congregations. The couple have completed a term of service with the Church of the Brethren General Board, working with the fellowships of Igreja da Irmandade (the Church of the Brethren in Brazil). Serving as Brazil representatives for the Global Mission Partnerships office, they lived for two-and-a-half years in the Sao Paulo area. During their stay in Brazil, they also learned Portuguese and began their family of two girls. The family are currently living in Lebanon, Pa. They will speak at Midland (Va.) Church of the Brethren on May 7. To schedule a Sunday visit on April 23 or 30 or May 21, or to schedule a mid-week visit, contact them at 717-867-1806 or kdlaszakovits@juno.com.
- At its March meeting, the Association of Brethren Caregivers board approved expanding the scope of the nursing scholarship program it administers to include providing continuing education grants for member facilities of the Fellowship of Brethren Homes. Grants in the amount of $1,000 will be made available to the Brethren retirement centers on an every-other-year basis. Each facility must request consideration for the program. Contact the Association of Brethren Caregivers at 800-323-8039 for more information.
- Flowing Faith Project, a new church development near Greensboro, N.C., celebrated its first love feast on April 11.
- A meat canning project of Southern Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic Districts is planned for April 17-20 and April 24-27, according to the Southern Pennsylvania District newsletter. This year's goal is to process 85,000 pounds of chicken for distribution through local charitable agencies, Christian Aid Ministries, and the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md.
- Two Church of the Brethren members are among six Bridgewater (Va.) College alumni to be honored at an annual Alumni Weekend April 21-22. Mary Hooker Weybright, a member of Nokesville (Md.) Church of the Brethren and a board member of the Brethren Housing Corporation, will receive a Ripples Society Medal. Anne Haynes Price, who in 1980 assisted in founding Disaster Child Care, will receive the West-Whitelow Award for Humanitarian Service. Price also serves as vice president of the Hillcrest Homes Auxiliary Board in La Verne, Calif., is a member of the Christian Education Commission at La Verne Church of the Brethren, and is a practitioner in the Ministry of Reconciliation program of On Earth Peace. For more information contact the Alumni Office at 540-828-5451.
- Manchester College will dig into spring ground for its new College Union in an April 20 groundbreaking beginning at 3:30 p.m. The college in North Manchester, Ind., will break ground on a $7.5 million transformation of its East Street structure. As with other major construction projects of the school's $72 million "Next Step!" fundraising campaign, the college is paying for the new union without debt, a press release said. The general contractor is Michael Kinder and Son of Fort Wayne. Construction is expected to take 18 months, with the building completed for fall 2007 classes. For more see www.manchester.edu.
- Groundbreaking for the new Pinecrest Grove at the Pinecrest Community, a Church of the Brethren retirement center in Mount Morris, Ill., will take place April 19 at 9 a.m. The ceremony will include speakers such as Illinois Congressman Don Manzullo and State Representative Jerry Mitchell, along with city and county officials and Pinecrest leaders. Pinecrest Grove is a 22-acre site for 42 single and duplex living units for retirees age 55 "and better," Pinecrest said in a press release. The community is invited to the groundbreaking, and the center plans to take pictures from the air of the crowd that gathers. For more information call 815-734-4103.
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