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Disciples News Brief April 22, 2004


From Worldwide Faith News <wfn@igc.org>
Date Thu, 22 Apr 2004 14:51:08 -0700

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Phone: 317-713-2492
E-mail: news@cm.disciples.org
on the Web: http://www.disciples.org

IMPORTANT DISCIPLES DATES FOR YOUR SUMMER CALENDAR	
July 9-11: National Hispanic Assembly
July 15-18: Sessions Men's Event
July 28-31: NAPAD Convention
August 6-10: National Convocation

LIFT YOUR SPIRIT!: ORDER THE PENTECOST SPECIAL OFFERING MATERIALS
The 2004 Pentecost Special Offering, which benefits the New Church
Ministry and each of the 33 regions of the Christian Church (Disciples
of Christ), will be received in most congregations May 23 and 30. To
order the "Lift Your Spirit!" Celebration Packet, go to
http://www.churchfinancecouncil.org.

New this year is the "Lift Your Spirit!" worship song, which is on the
CD-ROM included in the Celebration Packet.  The song is provided in
three different versions - full mix, instrumental, and a choir only (no
soloists) - so that your music team can choose how to best use the song
in your church.  The "Lift Your Spirit!" worship song was created by
Disciples pastor Michael Carlson.

The Pentecost Special Offering, part of the Disciples Mission Fund, is
collected and distributed through the Church Finance Council.

MEDITATE AND PRAY WITH THE CHURCH IN ARGENTINA FROM EASTER TO
PENTECOST
Tim and Jodi Bobbitt, missionaries in Argentina bring us reflections
written by brothers and sisters from the Disciples of Christ
congregations of Barranqueras and Vedia and Hope Ecumenical
Congregation. You are invited to use these prayers and reflections in
your sermons, bulletins, or newsletters. Reflections and prayers are in
English and Spanish.  Visit the Global Ministries website at:
www.globalministries.org

WEEK OF COMPASSION UPDATE
For the latest from Week of Compassion including information on
resources available for National Hunger Awareness Day (June 3rd), how
violence in Haiti is beginning to wane, and support efforts underway in
the southwestern African nation of Angola, go to:
http://www.weekofcompassion.org/pages/updates/2004/april0421.html

READ WEEKLY DISCIPLES CAMPUS NEWS FROM DHE
The Division of Higher Education provides news regarding Disciples
colleges, universities and seminaries. Take a look at this week's
stories: http://www.dhedisciples.org/dhe/04/041604.html

TIMELY RESOURCE HITS SHELVES AS GRADUATION DRAWS NEAR
ST. LOUIS, MO-Chalice Press has just published a timely resource for
graduating seminary students. Ordination: Celebrating the Gift of
Ministry, by Stephen Sprinkle, is a practical theological guide for
preparing for ordination in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ),
United Church of Christ, American Baptist Church, Presbyterian Church
(USA), and other closely related denominations. He provides a theology
of what ordination is and what it means to the person being ordained, to
the life of the church at large, and to the congregation gathered for
the celebration. Sprinkle includes "hands-on" practical guidance on how
to plan the service, plus samples of ordination services from each of
the four traditions. For more information, view the full press release
from CBP at: http://www.cbp21.org/

*The Disciples News Brief is distributed each Thursday or as needed by
Communication Ministries. For changes, additions or deletions to our
distribution list, please contact news@cm.disciples.org

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