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Church teams with local veteran group to assist homeless families
by Rev. Paul Seal, Norvil Lantz and Don Kerr
 When members of the men's fellowship of Highland Christian Church, Bella Vista, AR, heard American Legion Post Commander Barbara Aguirre speak about the post's Operation Reboot program, they looked into the project. They were impressed enough to ask the congregation to join in a cooperative effort to provide financial support, housing, and household supplies for approximately 100 families. Plans are underway that will assist the Reboot program by providing transportation and manpower to keep this program moving forward.
 The Rogers American Legion Post 100 determined there was a need to assist returning homeless veterans in Northwest Arkansas. Many were families and established programs would break up the family. They were able to procure donated warehouse space and then put out a call for any kind of household supplies that individuals could donate. The post task force went to churches and other organizations with their plan to take all steps possible to procure housing assistance, clothes, and other necessities to assist these vets to leave the street and keep the family together. To date they have housed and procured jobs for around 200 families.
Highland Christian Church promotes Operation Reboot by their presence at American Legion meetings, transporting household furniture and other needed supplies and has established an ongoing fund to help assist the financial needs of veterans. The church considers its contributions to be an expression of compassion to families who have served our nation, and who now find themselves in great need.
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Administrative Committee meets
by Beth Sullivan, corporate secretary
The Administrative Committee (AC) of the General Board met in Nashville, TN, October 24 and 25, under the leadership of Moderator Glen Miles. Highlights of the meeting included: the "Mission First" proposal designed to help Disciples develop a shared focus on mission; the Resolutions Task Force report on a recommendation for how Disciples reflect, discuss and act on important but controversial matters; review of the Office of General Minister and President financial report.
Read the full report on disciples.org
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West Virginia Disciples Men's Ministry raises over $17,000 to feed kids
By Rev. Thaddaeus B. Allen, regional minister
 Generous members from Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregations across the state of West Virginia raised $17,457 as part of the church's "Men Cookin' for Mission" general church challenge to help feed hungry children. This year's amount is more than three times the amount raised in 2013. Their creative response to the "Cookin' for Mission" challenge was a statewide "Bucks for Beef" program that included love offerings, soup cook-offs, spaghetti dinners and pancake breakfasts.
Monies raised helped purchase beef for distribution through the Mountaineer Food Bank for use throughout West Virginia.
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"This project has been a gift to men's ministry
in WV, as well as to our congregations who have pitched in. The faithful have embraced this project to feed hungry people,"
said the Rev. Thaddaeus Allen, Regional Minister and President of The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in West Virginia. "The brothers and sisters who have made this holy offering possible are putting flesh on the gospel - this project is a sign of grace. We long for the day when all people will have plenty to eat and the sin of food insecurity is no more."
The annual fundraising challenge is part of a program of the General Conference of Disciples Men, and is extended to Disciples of Christ men's groups across the country. Men's groups raising funds by preparing a meal for the men's respective congregations, donate the proceeds to a local ministry that feeds children in their area and sharing their accomplishment.
Next year, the West Virginia men have their sights set on raising at least $20,000 for the cause.
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Texas Christian University supports alumnae with ebola
New York church property in news
Oklahoma congregations team up for beer and hymns
Texas church's radio ad gets sporting attention
Kentucky church hosts three-story craft fair
Oklahoma church celebrates 95th homecoming
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Community choir at Indiana church helps fund paper pantry
The Ripple Effect is a community choir that meets at Southside Christian Church (DOC), in South Bend, Indiana. Organizer Sherry Klinedinst says, "Our mission is to use the enormous power of music to encourage others to make a difference by building bridges, promoting kindness, and 'rippling' out in their own lives." The first concert, Ripples of Thanks, is Nov. 22, featuring everything from jazz and musical theatre, to a wide variety of Christian music. A free-will offering will be taken, and a portion will be donated to the Grace Paper Pantry at Grace United Methodist Church. Attendees will also be asked to contribute to the pantry by bringing laundry soap, dish soap, shampoo, cleaning products, and personal hygiene items.
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Preorders being taken for study
Disciples Women's Ministries is proud to announce that the second Bible study written by Disciples women scholars for Disciples women is in its initial stages of writing. Orders for extra, non-subscription copies of the Just Women 2015 Spring Bible Study - "Women of the New Testament: Finding their Voices" placed by Feb. 1, 2015, will ship free. The 2014 edition, "Women of the Bible: Seeking Justice", sold out and will not be reprinted. Please pre-order the 2015 issue to insure you have a copy for your group's study.The Bible study is part of the paid yearly subscription to Just Women.
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