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Christian - Churches of Christ -
Disciples of Christ family of churches around the world from 'World
Convention’
Number
35 – February/March 2006
(The
February and March editions have been combined due to the recent office
move.)
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New
Offices Up and Running!
In the January edition of
ChristiaNet we reported to you
that for the first time in the 75 year history of World Convention the offices
of the Convention will be housed in facilities owned by the Convention. On
Tuesday February 21 the move was made to the new facility at 1279 Brentwood
Highlands, Nashville,
Tennessee. The new offices
will be located on the ground floor while the upper levels will be utilized as a
residence for the General Secretary and his family. Watch the upcoming issue of
World Christian for complete
details. Anyone wishing to financially assist with the purchase of the new
facility is encouraged to contact Jeff Weston, General
Secretary.
Peanut
Butter for Haiti
Lifeline Christian Mission of
Westerville, Ohio has served the spiritual and physical needs of the
people of Haiti for nearly 25 years. An
effort in recent years has been shipping peanut butter to Haiti
to supply much needed protein, vitamins and minerals as a supplement to the poor
Haitian diet. The 2006 goal is to ship 65,000 jars of peanut butter. Those
wishing to join in this project should contact Lifeline in the U.S. at
(614) 794-0108 or via the web at www.lifeline.org. The forthcoming issue of
World Christian will carry a
partner profile on Lifeline Christian Mission.
Unity a
Popular Theme for 2006
2006 marks the
100th anniversary of schism in the Stone-Campbell Movement that
yielded the Churches of Christ (a cappella)
as a separate body from the Christian Churches. Recognizing that division based
upon man-made tests of fellowship is contrary to Jesus’ prayer found in John 17
many groups are making Unity their
theme for 2006 (see Coming Events, below). Several periodicals have also
joined in the discussion of Unity within the Stone-Campbell Movement. The
February 2006 issue of Christian
Chronicle headlined with a Unity feature that included a four-page
special section, see it online at http://www.christianchronicle.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=180
See the Winter 2006 issue of
One Body magazine published by
Peace on Earth Ministries (www.poeministries) for 1906 A Play in One Act by World Convention
Executive Member Douglas A. Foster for a historical background of the division.
The issue also carries items of interest relative to the theme of Unity.
The World
Convention is proud to have been a part of the efforts towards Christian Unity
for 75 years!
News
Briefs:
·
The University Press of Kentucky (www.kentuckypress.com) has released a
new volume by Elder John Sparks entitled Raccoon John Smith, Frontier Kentucky’s Most Famous
Preacher. Among the early leaders of the Stone-Campbell Movement in
the United States Smith was known for advocating the 1832 union between the
“Stoneites” and the “Campbellites.” Doug Foster calls it “Well-researched” and
well-written.”
·
Doulos Christo Press of Indianapolis, Indiana (www.douloschristou.com) has released
Disciple of Peace: Alexander Campbell on
Pacifism, Violence, and the State by Craig Watts. The 161 page
is a careful analysis of a segment of the church’s pacifist past.
·
Craig Brown is the new Editor of the
Australian Christian. Brown has a
background in journalism and is currently in ministry at the Carnegie Church of
Christ in Melbourne. He succeeds Don Smith who has served
the periodical part-time for 10 years. Beginning in January 2006 the Australian Christian became an on-line
only periodical, find it at www.churchesofchrist.org.au/ac.
·
Former General Secretary Lyndsay Jacobs is
Partner Representative for the Churches of Christ in New
Zealand that are in union parishes and who
participate in cooperating ventures. In this position Lyndsay has begun an
occasional email newsletter known as The
Wider Church. Those interested should contact Lyndsay at thewiderchurch@yahoo.co.nz
·
U.S. based Mission
Services Association a ministry that serves in the background of many successful
missions and ministries by supplying printing and mailing services (including
our own World Christian) and the
publishers of Horizons, a
missions-centered magazine, celebrates 60 years of service to the Stone-Campbell
Movement in 2006. Congratulations and thanks for your help! Contact them
at www.missionsservices.org
·
Remember to pray for the Stone-Campbell
missions and ministries in the Philippines as President Gloria
Arroyo recently declared a state of emergency after a recent coup attempt was
foiled. February 25th mark the 20th anniversary of ouster
of former and President Ferdinand and First Lady Imelda Marcos. There have
been demonstrations in several areas of Manila calling for President Arroyo’s
resignation.
Coming
Events:
Johnson Bible College of Knoxville,
Tennessee will host Unity Celebration 2006
Saturday, March
11, 2006 to bring together “brothers and sisters who have been
estranged for 100 years.” Visit www.jbc.edu
for registration.
Tulsa International
Soul-Winning Workshop will
be held March
23-25, 2006 at Tulsa’s Expo Square. “For the Good of the World, to
the Glory of God” is this year’s theme. Contact www.tulsaworkshop.org for further
details.
The Stone-Campbell
Journal Conference will be hosted at Cincinnati Bible
Seminary March 31-April 1,
2006. Clark Pinnock of McMaster University is the special guest lecturer.
The theme of the conference is “Embracing God in an Age of Confusion.” The
conference is open to subscribers and non-subscribers of the journal alike. For
further information see www.stone-campbelljournal.com
The Stone-Campbell
Symposium sponsored by Northwest Christian College of Eugene,
Oregon is
slated for April 3-5,
2006 and will feature as keynote speakers the three editors of the
recent Encyclopedia of the Stone-Campbell
Movement. Those interested in attending this symposium inclusive of
the three branches of the American Movement should visit www.nwcc.edu for details.
Oreon E. Scott Lectures
at Bethany College, Bethany West Virginia will be
held April 24-25,
2006 with Kathleen Norris as presenter. Norris is the author of
New York Times bestsellers, The
Cloister Walk, Dakota. A Spiritual Geography and Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of
Faith. See www.bethanywv.edu for more
information.
The North American
Christian Convention will be held June 27-30, 2006 at the Kentucky International Convention
Center in Louisville, KY
under the theme “Together in Christ.” Convention President is Dr. David Faust.
Visit the World Convention booth while at the Convention. Register at www.nacctheconnectingplace.com
The 13th
National Hispanic and Bilingual Assembly of the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) will held July 13-16, 2006 in Killeen, Texas
at the Iglesia Cristiana Monte Sinai. This year’s theme, “Tell My People to
March!” is taken from 1 Peter 2: 9-10. Registration can be completed online at
www.obrahispana.org/asamlea.htm.
19th
Biennial Session of the National Convocation Christian Church (Disciples
of Christ) will be held in Dearborn, Michigan July 28, August 1, 2006. The theme is
“Reclaiming Prophetic Ministry: Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord.” For more
information and upcoming events see www.disciples.org/convo/index.htm
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Convention seeks to build up fellowship, understanding and common purpose within
the Christian - Churches of Christ - Disciples of Christ family of churches, now
serving and witnessing as part of Christ's church in no less than 178
countries.
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