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Christian - Churches of Christ - Disciples of Christ family of churches around the world from 'World Convention’
Number 41 – September 2006
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DON’T FORGET WORLD CONVENTION SUNDAY OCTOBER 1. WE NEED YOUR PRAYERS.
New Stone-Campbell Movement Resources Available
Disciples of Christ Historical Society, one of the sponsors of the 2008 World Convention, has recently made available a small volume by DCHS President, Glenn Thomas Carson. A Future History, Christianity for the Next Generation notes four essential themes for the future of the Movement. The book is available from the Historical Society for $5 US Plus $2 shipping and handling. Or you can order ten or more for just $3.50 per book. Contact DCHS at 1101 19th Ave, South, Nashville, TN 37212 or via email at mail@discipleshistory.org
Also new off the presses is Emerging from the Wilderness: A Study of Restoration History by the late Donald G. Hunt. Mr. Hunt was working on the book when he passed away in 2005. The 239 page volume has been completed and brought to print by his friends and family. It may be ordered for $11.95 US, shipping and handling included, by writing DonMar Productions, Attention: Margaret Hunt, 442 N. 5th St., Ottumwa, Iowa 52501-2438.
New Mission for Niger
MASTER Provisions, a clothing ministry based in Kentucky announces that they will now also be operating in the West African nation of Niger thanks to the assistance of Kwame, the preacher for the First Christian Church of Niamey, the capital city of Niger. Kwame has mobilized a team from within the congregation to operate a clothing ministry, which has the added benefit of creating jobs. MASTER Provisions collects clothing throughout the United States for distribution in several countries. They also sponsor summer Mission Trips, including one to the Ukraine in 2007. For information on a clothing collection point near you visit www.MASTERProvision.org
Korean Christian Convention Tour
World Convention is considering putting together a tour to attend the 75th Anniversary 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
Love Packages Will Take Your Old Curriculum
Have you got stacks of old curriculum, magazines or Bibles sitting around your church or office? Love Packages, based in Butler, Illinois, USA collects leftover, unused Christian material and ships it to English-speaking mission fields around the globe. Last year 800 tons of Christian literature was sent to thirty countries. Founded in 1975 by Steve Schmidt, Love Packages can be contacted to make a donation by calling (in the U.S.) 217-532-6701 or by writing to 220 Union Street, Butler, IL 62015. Their website is www.lovepackages.org
News Briefs:
New Website Unveiled!!!! World Convention has a new, state of the art website! Visit us at www.worldconvention.org and tell us what you think!
The August 27, plane crash of Comair Flight 5191, at the Lexington, Kentucky airport had a significant impact on Southland Christian Church of that city. Seven Southland families lost loved ones in the tragedy.
The Church of Christ of Kulpahar, India recently reported the ordination of Seth Lal, Rajendra Hendricks, Jolly Herbert and Arum Longson to the Christian ministry with Leah Moshier, Leonard Thompson and M.M. Lal participated in the laying on of hands. Three of the men grew up in the nearby Kulpahar Kids’ Home of which Ms. Moshier was a founder in 1947. This was the first ordination in the Kulpahar church since 1974. The home also announced the baptism of eleven children.
In the United States the anniversaries of the two worst tragedies in recent history, Hurricane Katrina and the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 are being observed. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Office of Disciples Volunteering has prepared materials to remember these tragedies. Go to www.RespondToTheCall.org for more information.
Prayer Focus:
On July 30 the results of Congo’s presidential elections were announced: no winner. A run-off will be held October 29. However, in the meantime the political situation has been tense. Already more than two dozen have died in fighting among the two finalists’ backers. These have been the first democratic elections in Congo in fifty years. The history of the Stone-Campbell mission in the Congo dates back over 100 years. Please pray for the people of Congo.
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: ACU Lectures (September 17-20); 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). If you will be attending one of these events please stop by the booth and say hello!
Coming Events:
Ø The 89th Abilene Christian University Lectureship will be September 17-20, 2006 under the theme “The Truth Shall Make You Free.” For a list of speakers and the schedule see www.acu.edu/events/lectureship If attending be sure to visit the World Convention booth.
Ø 83rd Annual Harding University Lectureship, with the theme “Engaging the World,” will be held in Searcy, Arkansas, September 24-27, 2006. For more information go to www.harding.edu/lectureship
Ø 44th 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.
Ø 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.
Ø 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
Ø 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.
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