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Christian - Churches of Christ - Disciples of Christ family of churches around the world from 'World Convention’
Number 42 – October 2006
To contact us, or discontinue, write only to worldconv@aol.com ChristiaNet uses a send-only address. Clint Holloway, Editor
Have you registered for the 17 th World Convention, July 30 – August 3, 2008? There is a discount for registrations made before the end of 2006. Check our web site for a registration form www.worldconvention.org
New Stone-Campbell Movement Resources Available
Churches of Christ During the Civil War, by Dayton Reese,has been released by College Press, $12.95, (www.collegepress.com). In this work Reese focuses on how American Southern churches tried to retain Christian unity throughout the turmoil and differences of opinion in the war years (1861-1865).
New in theology is Evangelicalism and the Stone-Campbell Movement, Vol. 2, edited by William R. Baker and available from Abilene Christian University Press for $23.99 (www.acupressbooks.com). As a follow-up to the 2002 volume one that asked “Are we Evangelical?,” volume two focuses on “Engaging Basic Christian Doctrine.” It includes 19 essays by leaders from across the three streams of the Stone-Campbell Movement.
Update on Madagascar Project
In the November 2005 issue of ChristiaNet we reported that the President of Madagascar had made available to World Christian Broadcasting an 84 acre parcel to build an antenna that had the potential of reaching 5 billion of the world’s population. The third shipment of building supplies and equipment has reached the site and a fourth shipment containing the anchors is anticipated. After the anchors are in place the antennas and tower (which are on their way!) can be erected. English and Arabic websites are currently under construction. For more information contact Andy Baker at abaker@worldchristian.org
Thousands of Church Members Participate
On Saturday September 30 th thousands of Southeast Christian Church members ( Louisville, KY) gathered to frame 30 houses in the church parking lot. The church will send each home to a low-income family in New Orleans. Southeast invited small groups, singles, couples, and even families with children as young as 5 to participate in this special service project. The church will provide all instructions plus precut lumber for each house. www.southeastchristian.com Southeast Christian Church is the largest Stone-Campbell Movement Church in the United States.
Korean Christian Convention Tour
World Convention is considering putting together a tour to attend the 75 thAnniversary Convention of Korean Christian Churches and Churches of Christ in Seoul, Korea in August of 2007. Departure would be from the U.S. No details have yet been arranged but in order gauge interest in such a tour we are asking that those who would be interested in attending the Convention and visiting significant Korean sights to contact the World Convention office. For the history of our churches see the Korea national profile at www.worldconvention.org
News Briefs:
Congratulations to Milligan College of eastern Tennessee on her 140 th anniversary and the successful completion of the $30 million dollar capital “Campaign for Christian Leadership.” Celebration of the events will take place as part of the Board Meetings and annual Homecoming events October 26-28. www.milligan.edu Milligan College is one of the oldest colleges in the Stone-Campbell Movement.
The Local Arrangements Committee for the 2008 World Convention is currently planning seminars and workshops for the next Convention. Do you have any ideas? If so send them to Executive Director, Jeff Weston at worldconv@aol.com
Currently we are preparing the national profile of Mexicofor the website, see profiles at: (http://www.worldconvention.org/nationalprofiles.php). The Ninth World Convention was held in Mexico Cityin 1974. While searching the World Convention Archives for information on the Mexico Convention we discovered we have only one copy of the program book for our files and research. Do you have a copy of this program book (or other World Convention artifacts) you would be willing to donate? If so please send it to the Nashville office.
International Christian College of Manila now has its own presence on the web at http://iccmanila.com
Prayer Focus:
Dear friends to many in the World Convention family, Leroy and Quida Garrett, report the death of their nineteen month old great-granddaughter, Trinity, as the result of choking on food at the breakfast table on October 1. Please pray for Leroy, Quida and their family during this time of tragedy. For more information see Leroy’s letter to friends, “Essay 144” at www.leroygarrett.org
World Convention on the Road
Executive Director, Jeff Weston, will be on the road this fall representing the daily ministry of the World Convention at the following: Oklahoma Disciples Regional Assembly (October 13-15); Tennessee Disciples Regional Assembly (October 20-22); Secretaries of Christian World Communions meeting in Rome, Italy (October 23-29); National Missionary Convention (November 16-19). In March of 2007 Jeff will be extensively touring India. If you will be attending one of these events please be sure to say hello!
Coming Events:
Hope International University in Fullerton, California is hosting the third annual Minister’s Conference “Iron Sharpening Iron” on Tuesday, October 17. For last minute registration call (714) 879-3901.
The Fellowship of Churches of Christ in the United Kingdom is hosting a conference on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Mansfield, Notts, with the theme Building Healthy Churches: More Than ‘We Can Fix!’ Australian born Barry McMurtrie who now preaches and teaches in the US and Phillip Walker, national director of Healthy Church UK will be the conference speakers. To register contact dan.yarnell@blueyonder.co.uk.
The National Convention of the New ZealandChurches of Christ will convene at Bridge Valley, Wakefield, Nelson November 6-9, 2006. The Convention theme is “The Next Generation.” Each Church leader is encouraged to bring someone they are encouraging as a present and future leader in their church. Registration forms are available at www.churchesofchrist.org.nz
44 th Pan American Lectureship in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, November 6-11, 2006. This is a change in location! For further information see www.lectureship.org or call 1-800-533-7660.
The Eastern Christian Convention will convene at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, November 10-12, 2006 under the theme of “Make Known the Mystery.” Contact information: Wayne Long, 2410 Creswell Rd, 103, Bel Air, MD 21015 or telephone 410-836-6102.
The National Missionary Convention will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana November 16-19, 2006 under the theme of “Neighbors and Nations - Every One, Every Place, Every Moment.” Information and registration can be found online at www.nmc-windows.org
February 6-10, 2007 will mark the Centenary Symposium of the Churches of Christ Theological College, Mulgrave, Victoria, Australia. The celebration will mark 100 years of ministry, formation, training and theological discovery. Speakers will include Merrill Kitchen, William Tabbernee and David A. Vargas of the United States. To register, contact registrar@cctc.vic.edu.au.
News of Interest to the Global Stone-Campbell Family?
Do you have news that would be of interest to members of the global Stone-Campbell family? Is there a lectureship, conference, ministry update, product, service or new educational resource you could share with the world? If so, would you please send your information to the ChristiaNet Editor, Clinton J. Holloway at worldconvclint@aol.com
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