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Number 45 –January 2007

To contact us, or discontinue, write only to worldconv@aol.com ChristiaNet uses a send-only address. Clinton J. Holloway, Editor

 

Launch of Project Poland

Andrew Bajenski writes that January 7th saw the Warsaw launch of project Poland, in Polish “Realna Nadzieja” which means “Real Hope.” Project Poland is an effort to mobilize Christians from all denominations in Poland to increased and intentional prayer for Poland, culturally-relevant evangelism and cooperation in the common goal of presenting the living, relevant Christ in Polish society. According to Andrew 300 pastors, ministry leaders and missionaries gathered in Warsaw. For more information contact Andrew at wabaj@realnanadzieja.pl

 

Northern Ireland Appeal for Unity

Protestant and Roman Catholic leaders of Northern Ireland’s four biggest churches recently appealed for their long-divided flocks to unite politically in 2007. In a joint statement, Catholic Archbishop Sean Brady, Presbyterian Moderator David Clarke, Church of Ireland Archbishop Robin Eames and Methodist President Ivan McElhinney said their “people face a year of decision that will affect our future and that of our children and grandchildren.’ Their comments were directed at the hopes of forging a stable Catholic-Protestant administration, the central goal of Northern Ireland’s 1998 peace accord.

 

Fire Destroys Philippine College of Ministry

On December 2, 20006 fire ravaged the library of Philippine College of Ministry in Baguio City. About 10,000 books, all periodicals, fiche, audio-visual resources and equipment were lost in the blaze; an estimated loss of more than $40,000. The new building, dedicated less than a year-and-a-half ago also sustained serious damage. The last email address the World Convention office has on file is pem@missionaries.com The mailing address is P.O. Box 1964, Camp 7, Kennon Road, Baguio City, 2600, Philippines.

 

Stone-Campbell Movement Resource Available

Australian Alan Norling has completed a new book Jesus The Unique Divine Son of God The Beloved with a foreword by Dr Gordon Moyes. The 298 page paperback volume can be ordered from Norling for $22.95 (including GST) at anorling@ihug.com.au or from Koorong Books, West Ryde 2114 NSW Australia.    

 

Typhoon Durian

Last month we passed along a report from Deaf Ministries International in the Philippines regarding the tremendous destruction in that country resulting from Typhoon Durian in early December. Dr. Salvatore Cariaga has made available photos of damage, see http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/philippinemission/album?.dir=d820scd Contact Dr. Cariaga at scariaga@mozcom.com or cariaga@yahoo.com to see how you can provide assistance.

 

Prayer Focus

January 18-25 is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Robert Welsh of the Disciples of Christ Council on Christian Unity recommends study and worship resources for the community and congregation at www.geii.org

 

Convention Scholarships

The World Convention Planning Committee has launched a scholarship program to assist pastors and Church leaders from two-third world countries to attend the 17th World Convention. One of our wonderful volunteers, Mrs. Judy Davis, is heading-up this program. If you would like more information please email Judy at worldconv@aol.com

 

News Briefs

World Convention Executive Director, Jeff Weston, reports that there was an overwhelming response to his electronic brochure “Traditions of Christmas.” The response has been so strong that he plans to expand this for next Advent season. If you have a particular tradition of celebrating Christmas please send a brief outline to Jeff at RosemaryandJeff@aol.com

 

The T.W. Phillips Memorial, home of the Disciples of Christ Historical Society, in Nashville, Tennessee has been added to the United States’ National Register of Historic Places. The building houses the world’s largest collection of historical material and artifacts associated with the global fellowship of Stone-Campbell Movement churches. The most recent issue of World Christian profiles the Historical Society as a partner in ministry and sponsor partner of the 2008 Convention. To view this edition, go to www.worldconvention.org and sign up to receive this free magazine. 

 

December 1, 2006 Turkana Bible Training Institute of Kenya celebrated the first ever graduation of 21 church leaders prepared to serve in local congregations. TBTI is a ministry of Christian Missionary Fellowship. Contact Kip and Katy Lines at kklines@ejoka.com For more information visit www.ejoka.com    

 

On January 1, 2007 Carl Bookout assumed the role of Executive Director of Hisportic Christian Mission, proclaiming the message by planting churches among Portuguese-speaking immigrants who have come to the US. Bookout succeeds Wayne Long who has lead HCM for many years. Contact Carl via www.hcm.org. 

 

Sundays in January will see the inauguration of National Christian Education Sundays to highlight the ministry and work of Church of Christ-related universities and colleges in the US and internationally, sponsored by the Christian Higher Education Foundation, Inc. See www.cofcchef.org   

 

Richland Hills Church of Christ, Texas, the largest a cappella Church of Christ in the United States recently added an instrumental service to their weekend line-up. Rich Atchley, minister, said that the decision was arrived at following three years of study, prayer and fasting. Richland Hills has a membership of 6,400. See www.rhchurch.org

 

Barnabas Project and Milligan College will host Bob Russell, former minister of Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Kentucky, for a Pastor Retreat November 5-8, 2007 at Lifeway Conference Center, Asheville, North Carolina. The retreat is limited to fifty pastors and their spouses. For more information see www.barnabasproject.org

 

2007 Calendar of Events

January 24-28, The Sunset Workshop, “Living Out Loud,”  Sunset International Bible Institute, Lubbock, Texas, www.sibi.cc

 

February 4-9, 71st Annual Bible Lectureship, “Hear O Israel, Preserving a Godly Heritage in Dueteronomy,” Freed-Hardeman University, www.fhu.edu/lectureship

 

February 6-10, will mark the Centenary Symposium of the Churches of Christ Theological College, Mulgrave, Victoria, Australia. Speakers will include Merrill Kitchen, William Tabbernee and David A. Vargas of the United States. To register, contact registrar@cctc.vic.edu.au.

 

March 5-8, Faulker University Lectureship, “Our God, He is Alive,” www.faulkner.edu

 

March 22-24, International Soul Winning Workshop, “Jesus, The Model, The Mission,” Tulsa, Oklahoma, www.tulsaworkshop.org

 

March 27-30, Emmanuel School of Religion, Johnson City, Tennessee will present their annual Frederick Kershner Memorial Lectures, “Pray Without Ceasing, The Apostle Paul & the Life of Prayer” with guest lecturer Dr. Bonnie B. Thurston. For more information go to www.esr.edu

 

 

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