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“From Call to Empty Tomb” Ventures course to be held Feb. 13

The next Ventures in Christian Discipleship workshop through McPherson College will take place February 13 and will feature leadership by Steve Crain, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion at McPherson College. Participants in the course entitled “From Call to Empty Tomb: An encounter with Jesus” will strive together to hear Jesus’ voice, to feel his … read on

Urgent need for volunteers in Colorado

Urgent need for volunteers in Colorado

Disaster Ministries in Colorado has recently had a cancellation of 2 weeks in December and are looking to fill some weeks in January and February as well. 

Domestic Violence Awareness Program Hosted in Independence

Domestic Violence Awareness Program Hosted in Independence

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

District office moves to new location

District office moves to new location

The Western Plains District office has moved to a new location. Still located on the main level of Miller Library on the McPherson (Kan.) College campus, we are 20 feet south of our previous location in southeast corner of the library just beyond the circulation desk. It is a beautiful space…with outside windows (!), which … read on

Travel the horn of Africa

Travel the horn of Africa

You are invited to join Drs. Herb and Jeanne Smith of McPherson College on their annual trip to the New Jerusalem of Africa, Lalibela, Ethiopia.

Prayer requests

Prayer requests

Please hold in prayer…

“Preaching Peace” course to be offered in McPherson

The Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership will be offering the course “Preaching Peace, Justice and Care for Creation”, to be led by David Radcliff November 12-15 on the campus of McPherson (Kan.) College. TRIM, EFSM, and 2.0 CEU credit are available. For a brochure and information on this and other Academy courses, go to the … read on

Ministry Update

Ministry Update

Barbara Avent was ordained to ministry on May 24. She is a member of the Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren in Littleton Colo.

Remembrance of Gerald Neher

Remembrance of Gerald Neher

Gerald Neher (84), member of the McPherson (Kan.) congregation, died on May 25. He and his wife Lois were Church of the Brethren mission workers in Nigeria 1954-1968, serving in Chibok and at Kulp Bible School. While at Chibok, they helped expand the size of the school building, making it possible for the first girls … read on

Prayer Concerns

Prayer Concerns

A recent visitor to Lisa Hazen indicates that the rapid progress of her early onset Alzheimer’s continues and has moved into the stage of physical challenges. Her family continues their concern and care. Let us add our prayers and hold Lisa in the love and light of the God she served and loves so fervently … read on