wfn.org | Disciples News Brief Dec. 6, 2003

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Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Contact: Amy Shockley
Phone: 317-713-2495
E-mail: ashockley@cm.disciples.org
on the Web: http://www.disciples.org

LEADERSHIP FELLOWS VISIT OKLAHOMA CITY TO STUDY CRISIS LEADERSHIP
Thirty-nine undergraduate students - 23 Division of Higher Education 
Leadership Fellows and 16 Phillips University Legacy Scholars - spent three 
days in Oklahoma City learning how they can more effectively help victims 
of disasters, both natural and human-made. They also learned that taking 
care of themselves during stressful times is just as important. See how 
this weekend changed lives and provided opportunities to reflect on social 
justice issues and learn some of the most valuable skills a church leader 
can have at: 
http://www.dhedisciples.org/dhe/03/DHE-PULS-conference-12-04-03.html

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE MINISTRIES IN YOUR REGION?
This year's Christmas Special Offering will be received Dec. 14 and 21 and 
goes to support the work of your Region. Throughout December, we'll help 
you understand the vital ministries your Regional staff provides and why 
it's important to lend your support. There are 33 Regions in the U.S. and 
Canada. Visit your Region's website (where available) to get a better 
acquainted: 
http://www.churchfinancecouncil.org/pages/dmf/christmas03/reg_websites.htm

Promotional materials for the offering are available online at: 
http://www.churchfinancecouncil.org/pages/dmf/christmas03/index.htm.

BONUS - a special sermon and sample letter are available only online! 
Please contact the Church Finance Council at 
customerservice@cfc.disciples.org if you need additional print supplies or 
have questions.

2004 DISCIPLES TODAY -- WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Disciples Today, the denomination's online magazine, is continuing its 
growth toward becoming a major voice for Disciples to communicate their 
spiritual growth, concerns, and passion for the Christian Church (Disciples 
of Christ).

View the 2004 publishing calendar for topics that interest you. Learn how 
to submit articles or provide story ideas by going to: 
http://www.disciples.org/cm/cfthow.htm

HOLIDAY EDITION OF DISCIPLES TODAY IS NOW AVAILABLE!
Click here to read it. http://www.disciples.org/cm/D2DAY1203/index.htm

WEEK OF COMPASSION UPDATE
November floods have devastated parts of the Dominican Republic, Puerto 
Rico and West Virginia.   Learn how Week of Compassion is responding at: 
http://www.weekofcompassion.org/pages/updates/dec0302.html Individual 
contributions for Week of Compassion are always welcome and may be sent 
directly to WOC, P.O. Box 1986, Indianapolis, IN 46206. If you would like a 
particular church to receive credit for your contribution, please include 
that information.

PTS ANNOUNCES MINISTERS' WEEK 2004
(TULSA, Okla.) - Phillips Theological Seminary, an accredited graduate 
school affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), will 
host "Ministers' Week 2004," Jan. 13-15 on their new campus. To learn more 
about the event or to register, go to: 
http://www.ptstulsa.edu/MinWeekReg%20form%202004a.pdf

CHURCH EXTENSION SHARES HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT BOARD MEETING
During its final full-board meeting of the year, the Church Extension board 
of directors and staff reviewed some very positive financial highlights for 
2003. To learn more go to:
http://www.churchextension.org/about/news/Board%20Notes%201103.pdf

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