January/February 2010
Responding to the Haiti disaster
In the wake of the devastating earthquakes that have ravaged the nation of Haiti over the past weeks, the Brethren in Christ Church in North America is accepting gifts for relief aid through the denomination’s World Hunger Fund (WHF). Read more »
planning aheadLeadership conference for teen girls
In March, the North American BIC Council for Women in Ministry and Leadership will host a conference to help junior and senior high-school girls study the biblical foundation for women in ministry and leadership, and to explore their gifts. Read more »
Year-end reports not just busy work
Every January, pastors and other congregational leaders are asked to complete year-end reports that track the experience of their churches during the previous 12 months. To the busy folks faced with completing the forms, the process can seem like little more than busy work. But the information collected really does matter.
Keeping up with regional conferences
As pastors and other congregational leaders from your regional conference come together in the next few months to fellowship, celebrate the year that was, and look ahead to the future, remember to hold up in prayer your sisters and brothers who will be gathering for their own annual meeting.
Speaker announced for 2010 Schrag Lectures
On March 22 and 23, Nathan Yoder—professor of church history at Eastern Mennonite Seminary (Harrisonburg, Va.)—will present two public lectures on the connection between Anabaptism and Evangelicalism. More information is forthcoming on the Messiah College website.
money well-spentOne Year In, and Going Strong
Launched in January 2009 with 75 percent of eligible churches enrolled and more than 400 individuals receiving coverage, the BIC Health Plan entered its second year with an almost 100 percent renewal rate on the part of eligible churches, with high marks for customer satisfaction. Read more »
Telling the Cooperative Ministries story
If you’re looking for help in explaining to your church this thing that we call "Cooperative Ministries," we encourage you to give the 2010 CM promotional brochure another look. Additional copies of the brochure—as many as you need—are available at no charge by calling Devin Thomas at (717) 697-2634 ext. 5406.
REFLECTIONSBIC family survives attack on airliner
BIC pastor Jeff Williams—who witnessed firsthand the attempted terrorist attack onboard a Christmas Day flight from Amsterdam to Detroit, Mich.— reflects on forgiveness, personal security, and the power of prayer.
BIC Church in Zambia mourns loss of leader
The Zambian BIC Church is mourning the sudden passing of Esther Kalambo, chaplain at Macha Hospital, and three other Macha staff members, who died in a tragic auto accident on January 21. In this excerpt from a recent message to her supporters, long-time BIC missionary Esther Spurrier remembers her friend, Esther. Read more »
BIC WORLDBIC World Hunger Fund acts to alleviate food crises in Malawi and Mozambique »
BIC volunteers safe in Haiti »
Colombia congregation celebrates Christmas outreach »
Contact Information:
Email: bic@bic-church.org
Phone: 717.697.2634
Fax: 717.796.4781
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