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Monthly Global News and Information for members and friends of the
Christian - Churches of Christ - Disciples of Christ family of churches
around the world from 'World Convention’

Number 51 – July 2007

To contact us write to worldconv@aol.com
Clinton J. Holloway, Editor

World Convention Sunday, August 5, 2007
The first Sunday of August each year is set aside to recognize the day-today global ministry of World Convention. A sample worship service as been prepared providing elements that might be used by local congregations in lifting up the ministry on that day.  Request a copy of service and/or brochures to distribute on August 5 by emailing the office at worldconv@aol.com

Unity Service takes Place in Perth, Western Australia

Believed to be the first of its kind, a historic worship event recently took place in Perth recently when members of two Associated Churches of Christ congregations, an a cappella Church of Christ and a Boston Church of Christ met together for worship. The non-instrumental service featured preaching by an Associated Church of Christ preacher. Graham Carslake, a 45 year veteran of the ministry, said of the service, “This has been a grass roots venture between the churches for it to happen.”

Sermon Series Available in Sign Language

Deaf Missions has announced the creation of a website to allow members of the deaf community to view sermons via the Internet. This new ministry is called LINK: ASL Sermon Series and will feature sermons presented weekly in sign language via streaming video on a new website owned by Deaf Missions – http://www.linkasl.com  Sermons will also be available on DVD for purchase.

Stone-Campbell Resource Available

A word searchable index to Chalice Concordance to the Chalice Hymnal and Chalice Praise has been released as a paperback book with CD-ROM by Chalice Press. Compiled and edited by Susan D. Adams, the concordance will be of use to any worship planner, church musicians, seminarians or anyone seeking the right hymn, song or reading. The concordance is available for $15.99 at http://www.cbp21.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=2937

Registration Brochures at the Printers!
The next issue of World Christian will come in the form of the registration brochure for the 17^th World Convention. It will include important schedule information and announcement of the key note speakers. US subscribers may expect World Christian near the end of July while it will take slightly longer for it to reach our overseas friends! We will look forward to your return registrations!

World Convention Accommodation Special:
Are you coming to World Convention in Nashville in 2008? We have arranged a special hotel deal with the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel, venue for the Global Women Connecting meeting, Global Leaders Forum and our Youth program. The Millennium are offering their rooms with full American breakfast buffet, complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off, and shuttle service to and from the convention center for $99 single, $106 double, $113 triple and $120 quad per night. You will also have full access to the health and fitness center and free car parking. This will be the best hotel accommodation deal in Nashville over the convention period. You can book on telephone: (800) 457-4460 Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm. Fax: (615) 313-1310 or On-Line: http://reservations.synxis.com/LBE/rez.aspx?Hotel=11542&Chain=5303&lang=1&group=WCCCC or Website: www.millenniumhotels.com/nashville and enter the group code WCCCC where prompted. These rooms will not last long so book early to ensure your room. Be sure to include “all four C’s” when making your booking!

Next month we will have other accommodation options for you.

News Briefs
The European Evangelistic Society’s Walker Lecture at the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will feature Dr. Fred Craddock. Seating is limited for the July 24^th event so order your tickets via email at Vicki@eesatlanta.org 

The June 2007 issue of DisciplesWorld magazine contained a candid editorial by Publisher and Editor, Verity Jones on the state of the periodical. Without a substantial increase in circulation the five-year old publication could cease to exist. Subscription cost for the thought-provoking, full-color paper is $31 (US) and can be ordered at http://www.disciplesworld.com

Looking for a new daily devotional opportunity? For unique perspectives on some of the great hymns of the church as well as the opportunity to direct your daily quiet time with the Lord visit Graham McKay’s hymnody website http://www.bible101.org/hymnaday McKay is a retired minister of the Church of Christ as well as former missionary to Japan.

On the Queen’s birthday, Principal of the Australian Church of Christ Theological College Merrill Kitchen, was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for service to religion and the community as a leader of volunteer work for groups to the Nazareth Hospital, Israel and as a contributor in the field of theological education.  

Interested in a ministry internship in Jerusalem or Bethlehem? The qualified intern for the 2007-08 academic year would be responsible for evangelism, prayer, Bible teaching and study, building relationships with campus and middle-aged adults. Reimbursement for living expenses and airfare are available. A downloadable application can be found at  http://www.jerusalemchurchofchrist.org/intern/html   or contact azizsarah@gmail.com

Haitian Christian Mission is seeking sponsorship for more than 10,000 children to attend school in a country where illiteracy affects 85% of the population. Additionally, between $20,000 and $60,000 each is needed to build seven churches and school buildings. July 27-29th is the date for the local convention to be held at Fonds-Parisien. For more information visit http://www.haitianchristianmission.org         

July 8^th saw the dedication ceremony at Ashwood Mission Hospital, Daund India of new Labor Room facilities. Known for its high quality and compassionate care, Ashwood subsidizes the fees for many patients who cannot afford to pay their full hospital fees. In addition, 42 women have completed training at the hospital and were commissioned as volunteers for the Child Health Care program. These ladies will assist in maternity clinics and will also give vaccinations and training for adolescent girls. Dr. Philemon Pawar is Ashwood’s Director.     

World Convention on the Road

Jeff Weston will be on the road several times in late summer on behalf of the global ministry of World Convention. July 21-25 he will be in Fort Worth, Texas for the Disciples General Assembly. Be sure to stop by the Booth to pick up your special World Convention reminder. August 6-8 Jeff will represent our global family and be speaker at the 75^th Anniversary of the Korean Christian Churches and Churches of Christ in Seoul.

2007 Calendar of Events
August 3-6, Alberta Bible College, 75^th Anniversary Homecoming, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, contact: http://www.abc-ca.org 

August 5, World Convention Sunday, all over the world. The first Sunday of August each year is set aside as a day to lift up the mission and focus of the World Convention in the life of the global community of Stone-Campbell Movement Churches. This year is particularly important as we count down the year to the 2008 Convention in Nashville!  

August 6-8, 75^th Anniversary Celebration, Korean Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, Seoul, Korea, contact: yoonkwonchae@hotmail.com

August 30-September 1, European Christian Workshop at Lancaster University. Contact Gafisher888@aol.com

September 4-6, (Final) Restoration Forum XXV, Joplin, Missouri, “In All Things Love” Contact Victor Knowles at victor@poeministries.org

September 16-19, 90^th Annual Abilene Christian University Bible Lectureship, “Messages from Micah, Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly.” http://www.acu.edu/events/lectureship

World 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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17^th World Convention

“Together in Christ”

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE U.S.A

July 30 – August 3, 2008