Submitted by Larry Ditmars Holmesville Church of the Brethren is excited to announce the date and speaker for our annual Founder’s Day celebration. Saturday, March 10, 2018 is the date. Brother Dave Weiss of Mohrsville, Pennsylvania is to be our special guest. We invite one and all to come be a part of our special … read on
Submitted by Rita Suiter It is with sorrow and joy that Eden Valley is saying goodbye to Pastor Tom Harrison and his wife Alanna. This pastoral team answered the call to serve at Eden Valley Church on September 1, 2009, and have been a blessing to our church family ever since. While we are sad … read on
Salem Community Church invites you to their Annual Bazaar on Nov. 11th! A dinner of ham loaf, chicken and noodles, salads, mashed potatoes, bread, sweet potatoes, vegetables and pie will be served from 4:30-7:00. Adults are $10, Children ages 4-10 are $5 and children under the age of 3 are free. There will be crafts … read on
The 2016 Annual Conference theme is “Carry the Light.” Program and Arrangements Committee is inviting all congregations to send creative pictures of different ministries from your church – the choir, the youth activities, mission work, fundraising events, fellowship, etc. that show how your congregation carries the light of Christ. We would like to develop a … read on
Save the date for the Western Plains District Family Picnic scheduled for Saturday, June 11 at the Bethel Church of the Brethren, Arriba, Colo. and hosted by the Bethel and Prince of Peace congregations. Bring food to share and table and lawn games. An optional field trip to a wind farm is also being planned! … read on
Kathryn Whitacre, team pastor of the McPherson congregation, was ordained to ministry in the Church of the Brethren on February 14. Prayers and blessings to Kathryn in her continuing ministry.
Dustin Wilgers of the McPherson congregation has started a campaign for the Haiti Medical Project through the making and sharing of “Brethren Bracelets.” This social campaign is raising money to address the glaring physical needs in Haiti while at the same time fostering emotional connections.
Lybrook Community Ministries has a new website with updates and photos of current and future projects, mission and community needs, and contact information. Check it out! www.lcmmission.org
District Conference Theme for 2019: “Seek first the kingdom…” Dear Sisters and Brothers of the Western Plains District, Grace and peace to you in the name of the One Who is, Who was and Who is to come–even Jesus Christ our Lord!
Eloise McCarty, chair of the Independence Church of the Brethren Witness Commission, invited members of the community on Friday, October 9th to hear informal speeches and dialogue on this critical issue. One speaker shared her families’ tragic experience, with the hope that others might take action before suffering such a loss. LaKisha Johnson, the Community … read on
