Title: Documentary reviews work of Brethren Service after WWII Oct. 27, 2006 Church of the Brethren News Service Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford, News Director 800-323-8039 ext. 260 -- cobnews@brethren.org
DOCUMENTARY REVIEWS WORK OF BRETHREN SERVICE AFTER WWII
Oct. 27, 2006 (Elgin, IL) -- "Food and Clothing, Cattle and Love: Brethren Service in Europe after World War II," a new documentary reviewing the work of Brethren Service in Europe following the devastation of World War II, is now available as a video.
The resource from the Church of the Brethren agncy On Earth Peace was produced by David Sollenberger, with support from a number of individual contributors and from the Church of the Brethren General Board.
The video tells the story of the church at its best, said a release from On Earth Peace. "In an outpouring of service backed financially by sacrificial giving, the Church of the Brethren came to the aid of neighbors in need," the release said. "Following Jesus' example, Brethren Service crossed political boundaries to extend a helping hand."
"They opened up their hearts, and tried to build bridges, and the bridge was Christ's love," said Wilbur Mullen, who was active in the post-war relief work.
The video offers photos and film footage from the time period, as well as interviews with those who served. To suit a variety of audiences and uses, the story is told in three different styles and formats including a 27- minute version giving a comprehensive look at the work in Europe in the late 1940s and early 1950s; a brief documentary of 12 minutes designed for shorter formats and sparking discussion; a 3-minute music video especially for younger audiences; and 29 minutes of historical photos, information, and personal reflections prepared by Mullen.
Order from On Earth Peace at 410-635-8704 or
www.brethren.org/oepa/resources/everyone/bscvideo.html. Cost is $10 for DVD format, $12 for VHS format, plus $3 for shipping.
The Church of the Brethren is a Christian denomination committed to continuing the work of Jesus peacefully and simply, and to living out its faith in community. The denomination is based in the Anabaptist and Pietist faith traditions and is one of the three Historic Peace Churches. It celebrates its 300th anniversary in 2008. It counts about 130,000 members across the United States and Puerto Rico, and has missions and sister churches in Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Nigeria.
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For more information contact:
Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford Director of News Services Church of the Brethren General Board 1451 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120 800-323-8039 ext. 260 cobnews@brethren.org
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