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Disciples News Brief December 18, 2003

Disciples News Service
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Amy Shockley
317-713-2495
ashockley@cm.disciples.com
www.disciples.org

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
No Disciples News Brief will be sent next week.

CHURCH AND NBA LEADERS HOLD CONFERENCE CALL
The Rev. Chris Hobgood, general minister and president, and Cindy 
Dougherty, NBA president, recently organized a conference call in response 
to a request from the Administrative Committee of the Disciples General 
Board, which met at the 2003 General Assembly. During the call, which took 
place on Dec. 10, participants explored the church's need for more 
information about what is happening at NBA, NBA's need for people within 
the church to seek accurate information, and the need to bridge the rift 
between NBA and parts of the church. Get the complete story and more news 
from NBA in their second edition of "It's Our Mission" at: 
http://www.nbacares.org/DoC/Mission/Message_2.htm

HOBGOOD SHARES THOUGHTS ON OFFICE OF GMP
In November, Disciples general minister and president, Chris Hobgood, sent 
a letter out to all congregations and regions discussing what will guide 
his ministry over the next 20 months. If you missed reading the letter, 
view it here: http://www.disciples.org/dns/Releases2003/0350.htm

JACKSON TO RETURN TO NATIONAL CITY
On Jan. 4, National City Christian Church welcomes back senior pastor, 
Alvin Jackson, in a service of rededication and recommitment. Jackson 
returns after a 10-week leave from ministerial duties where he spent time 
in self-care activities and discerning God's will. To read a personal 
letter from Jackson, go to: 
http://www.disciples.org/dns/Releases2003/0351.htm

GLOBAL MINISTRIES APPOINTS MISSIONARIES
Global Ministries, a common witness of the Division of Overseas Ministries, 
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Wider Church Ministries, United 
Church of Christ, appointed 11 missionaries to service at their recent 
board meeting.	To read this story and other stories about how God's 
mission is alive around the world, go to: www.globalministries.org

2004 LECTIONARY NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
To view the 2004 online Lectionary, go to www.disciples.org and select 
"Lectionary" under "Disciples Links" or type in this URL: 
http://www.disciples.org/internal/resources/lectio2004.htm. The Lectionary 
is prepared by Disciples Home Missions as a part of the Annual Planning 
Guide and Calendar. The Annual Planning Guide and Calendar is available 
through Christian Board of Publication (Ph: 800-366-3383).

CHRISTMAS OFFERING RECEIVED THIS WEEKEND
The Christmas Special Offering will be received on December 21 and will go 
to support Regional ministries. Regions provide lots of different 
ministries and programs, as well as help congregations network with one 
another. Have you read your Regional newspaper? Attended a Regional 
Assembly? Worked on a Regional mission project? Your Regional staff works 
with general ministries staff to organize and facilitate workshops, 
training events, and outreach mission that promotes spiritual growth, 
enhances church administration and helps your congregation to grow 
stronger. Share your joy this season with a gift to your Region by giving 
to the Christmas Special Offering.

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS OFFERED BY CHURCHES IN UPPER MIDWEST REGION
The churches in the Upper Midwest Region are excited to offer up to eight 
summer internships in a congregational setting as well as six internships 
as part of a summer camp program. For more details and an application, go 
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