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DISCIPLES NEWS BRIEF
September 11, 2003
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Amy Shockley
317-713-2495
ashockley@cm.disciples.org
www.disciples.org

On this second anniversary of the tragedies of September 11, let us each 
turn to God in prayer for those who were, and those who continue to be, 
victims. May we also rededicate ourselves to bringing peace with justice to 
a world that is broken by hatred, bigotry and systemic injustice.
--The Rev. Richard L. Hamm, General Minister and President, Christian 
Church (Disciples of Christ)

NBA RECEIVES EXTENSION OF LETTERS OF CREDIT SUPPORTING VARIABLE-RATE BONDS
ST. LOUIS - Officials with the National Benevolent Association (NBA) 
announced today that the 117-year-old charity received a 30-day extension, 
to October 15, 2003, from KBC Bank on letters of credit issued by the bank 
to support NBA's $63 million of variable-rate bonds. For the full press 
release, go to: http://www.disciples.org/dns/Releases2003/0335.htm

GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPDATE
Two important General Assembly deadlines approach as we near Sept. 
15-housing and the child care early registration. Learn about the 
deadlines, volunteer needs, local mission opportunities, VisionFest, meal 
functions, and more in the latest General Assembly update by going to: 
www.disciples.org/ga03/email.htm

FIVE DISCIPLE SEMINARIANS AWARDED WITH BROWN, DICKERSON SCHOLARSHIPS
The Division of Higher Education has recognized five graduate theological 
students for their leadership, scholastic, and ministerial abilities with 
scholarships for the 2003-2004 academic year. For the complete story from 
DHE, go to: http://www.dhedisciples.org/dhe/03/DHE-BrownDickerson-082803.html

40-DAY PRAYER VIGIL BEGINS
As we prepare for General Assembly, the Disciples Center invites you to 
enter into a 40-day prayer vigil. It is our goal to bathe the Assembly, all 
volunteers, staff, and participants in prayer. 
http://www.disciples.org/vigil.htm

HERITAGE SUNDAY DECLARED!
ST. LOUIS - A special day of recognition, celebration, and worship to be 
known as Heritage Sunday will debut October 26, 2003. Proposed by the 
Disciples of Christ Historical Society and the Christian Board of 
Publication and endorsed by the General Board of the Christian Church 
(Disciples of Christ), Heritage Sunday is a day for congregations to 
celebrate, honor, and claim where they came from, the lives of those who 
have been part of their community, and to discern how and where God is 
leading them next. To learn more, go to http://www.cbp21.org and select CBP 
Press Releases.

RACISM: IT'S TOO BIG TO FIX ALONE
So let's do it together! Disciples have made a commitment to nurture 
reconciliation by weeding out racism within our church and our society. 
Reconciliation Mission is committed to helping the church eliminate the 
primary causes of racism. Give generously to the Reconciliation Mission 
Offering that will be received September 28 and October 5, 2003. For 
offering materials, go to: 
http://www.churchfinancecouncil.org/pages/dmf/rec03/index.htm. Learn more 
about RM at: http://www.reconciliationmission.org/

WEEK OF COMPASSION UPDATE
Get the latest Week of Compassion update by visiting: 
http://www.weekofcompassion.org/pages/updates/sep0310.html. Individual 
contributions for Week of Compassion may be sent directly to Week of 
Compassion, P.O. Box 1986, Indianapolis, IN 46206. If you would like a 
particular church to receive credit for your contribution, please include 
that information.

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