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["Wilma Shuffitt" <wshuffitt@cm.disciples.org>]

Date: Oct. 22, 2004
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Contact: Wanda Bryant Wills, Editor
Phone: 317-713-2492
E-mail: news@cm.disciples.org 
on the Web: http://www.disciples.org

DISCIPLES WOMEN TO VISIT KENYA
Women representing 12 regions of the Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ) will participate in the 2004 Woman-to-Woman Worldwide (WWW)
delegation. This year's trip will take 19 participants to Kenya, East
Africa from Nov. 8-23. WWW allows Disciples women to travel
internationally each year to experience life with Christian women in
other parts of the world. The delegates go as representatives of their
respective regions and return as resource persons for local churches,
their regions and Disciples Women's groups. For more information go
FORMER DHM STAFFER PASSES AWAY
The Rev. Enoch W. Henry, Jr., 81, passed away on Oct. 11. Funeral
services were held October 14 in Palestine, Texas with his pastor, the
Rev. Margaret Clark of Los Angeles, Calif. officiating.

Henry was the first person to direct what is now the Office of Black
Ministries and gave leadership to Disciples Men. Both offices were part
of Disciples Home Missions, which at the time was known as the Division
of Homeland Ministries.

His 40-year ministry included serving more than 14 years at United
Christian Church in Los Angeles, and its predecessor congregation, East
28th Street Church. He also served pastorates in Texas, Kentucky and
Oklahoma. He retired from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in
December 1982. Expressions of condolence can be sent to his brother, the
Rev. Kenneth Henry, 2255 Troutdale Drive, Decatur, Georgia, 30032. 

DISCIPLES STRUCTURAL REFORM COMMITTEE ADVANCES PROPOSALS 
The Standing Committee on Renewal and Structural Reform has put forward
two proposals aimed at enhancing church effectiveness. The proposals
were presented at a recent meeting. One proposal seeks to "right
size" the General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ). The other proposal is aimed at updating the Design of the
church. The committee deals with the structural design of the church and
makes recommendations to the General Board and General Assembly.  For
further information go to:
http://www.disciples.org/dns/Releases2004/0441.htm.

AINSLIE LECTURE ONLY DAYS AWAY
The 22nd Peter Ainslie Lecture will take place on Saturday, October 30
at 7 p.m., at National City Christian Church in Washington, D.C. The
Rev. Peter M. Morgan, retired president of the Disciples of Christ
Historical Society, will speak on the topic, "Life After the 'Last
Will and Testament': the Stories of Two Faithful Executors."

The lecture is a continuation of this year's celebration of the 200th
anniversary of "The Last Will and Testament of the Springfield
Presbytery," a historic document that resulted in the birth of a
movement that sought to unify all Christians for the causes of
evangelism, common mission and glorifying Christ. Several churches,
including the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), trace their roots
to this event.

The lecture is sponsored by the Council on Christian Unity. To learn
more about the lecture, as well as make reservations for the 5:30 p.m.
dinner that precedes the lecture, go to:
http://www.disciples.org/ccu/news/ainslie04.htm.

AFRICAN AMERICAN SUMMIT LOOKS AT NEW CHURCH MINISTRY
The first ever African American Summit for New Church Ministry will
take place October 28-30 at Bethany Christian Church in Cleveland, Ohio.
The summit will help to create awareness about new church ministry among
African American Disciples leaders, as well as study demographics of
African American growth through the U.S. and Canada, and give insight
into "churches starting churches" models. Included will be worship
services, information sharing, fellowship and communion. For further
information contact Nadine Burton, Minister, New Church Leader
Development at 800-274-1883, ext. 2519, or Molly Carlson, Program
Manager, at 317-713-2523.  

BRITE DIVINITY SCHOOL AND TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY INVEST WITH CHURCH
EXTENSION FOR FIRST TIME 
Brite Divinity School and Texas Christian University, Fort Worth,
Texas, have both recently invested for the first time with Church
Extension, a financial ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ). Both organizations cited Church Extension's attractive rate of
return and the opportunity to participate in its mission as their
primary reasons for investing. 

Carol Campbell, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration at Texas
Christian University, comments, "Our primary responsibility is to look
for the best return - so to be able to find that return and support
Church Extension's mission at the same time is truly a win-win
situation." 

D. Newell Williams, President of Brite Divinity School, says,
"Investing with Church Extension provides us the opportunity to receive
a good rate of return while at the same time helping congregations get
the space they need for growth." For more information visit:
http://www.churchextension.org/about/news.htm.
 

$MARTCAMP RECEIVES FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Two grants have been awarded to the Church Finance Council to support
its biennial $martcamp program. The grants will assist in providing
scholarships for youth interested in attending $martcamp, which will be
held in Indianapolis at Butler University in July of 2005. $martcamp is
a two-week program for high school juniors and seniors that helps them
link faith values with financial decisions. For further information on
the recent grants go to:
http://www.disciples.org/dns/Releases2004/0442.htm.

For more information on $martcamp go to: http://www.thesmartcamp.com/.

100th YEAR CELEBRATION OF ROANOKE CHURCH 
Belmont Christian Church in Roanoke, Va., has observed its 100th
anniversary throughout the year with a variety of activities. The theme
for the anniversary has been "100 Years of Commitment-Forward with
Faith" and each month the theme has been highlighted by a special
observance. 

A homecoming service on Oct. 10 capped off four days of activities,
including two revival services, a catered meal attended by members and
friends and a musical review featuring talent from within the
congregation. Another interesting observance was Founders Day in March
when members dressed in period clothes from each of the decades that
Belmont has been in existence.

Rev. David Walton is the Senior Minister at Belmont.

FOURTH MONDAY CHAT LOOKS AT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Disciples Home Missions will sponsor its Fourth Monday chat with Kyle
Harris, associate pastor, Woodmont Christian Church, Nashville, Tenn.,
and Janet Chapman, associate minister, Raymore Christian Church,
Raymore, Mo., on Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. (Indianapolis time - EST). The topic
this month is Christian Education. To enter the chat room, go to:
http://www.discipleshomemissions.org/RESOURCES/chathelp.htm and
follow the link to "Begin chatting." 

Please note that this is a change in speakers from last week's
announcement.

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