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Week of the Ministry 
80th Week of the Ministry: October 13-20
The Call to Ministry is Worth Celebrating
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
- The Apostle Paul (Philippians 4:4)
In October 1933, Pension Fund published their first Week of the Ministry materials to "secure a thorough understanding of the place and importance of the ministry." The Church has undergone incredible changes over the last 80 years, and the role of the ministry has continually adapted. Pension Fund has led efforts to honor ministers for their role in the Church and society.
Eighty years after our first publication, the need to honor and uphold the call to ministry is no less important. This year, during Week of Ministry, we hope you will join us in celebrating those in ministry and encouraging those preparing for ministry. We thank you in advance for your courageous act of answering God's call, and transforming so many lives in the process.
Feel free to utilize our resources for ministers through our Week of Ministry link on Pension Fund's home page, or listen to inspirational interviews with ministers through "The Pension Fund Podcast" in the iTunes store (also available at www.pensionfund.org/podcasts).
Learn more at www.pensionfund.org/week-of-ministry.
Health care benefit note
From Church Health Care Benefit Trust (CCHCBT): Oct. 1 marks the start of the first open enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For those who do not wish to participate in the health care exchanges, CCHCBT offers qualified health benefit plans to eligible clergy of the Stone-Campbell tradition. More information is available on our website, www.pensionfund.org.
Editor's note: We received several clarifying e-mails regarding the HIPAA story. We look forward to running additional information in a future issue.
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