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Global concerns
Global Ministries is offering a webinar Dec. 9 with Walter Brueggeman on his book Chosen?: Reading the Bible in the midst of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Global Ministries offers these thoughts on recent attacks in Lebanon and France.
General Minister and President Sharon Watkins reflects on Paris.
Efforts by Global Ministries and other Disciple ministries are ongoing on behalf of Syria and her people.
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Find out more: General Minister and President Sharon Watkins introduced the Mission First! pilot project at General Assembly.
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Red cups in the news Here are a few of the blogs and posts in response to the Starbucks cup controversey and the challenge to write what our "red cup" means to you. Find more by searching the hashtags
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Online Annual Planning Guide: To infinity and beyond!
The Annual Planning Guide and Calendar (APG) is a staple in many congregations, for ministers, laypersons, and organizations in the Christian Church. Did you know you can link those dates into your own electronic calendar? Go to ChalicePress.com for instructions on loading the APG into your smartphone, tablet, or desktop calendars.
Plus, the online calendars are now perpetual - all new dates and updates will be added to the calendars you view on your smartphone, tablet, or desktop. If you've subscribed to the digital calendars, there's no need to resubscribe. To make sure you're aware of the updates, sign up for monthly e-mails listing the updates and additions.
Also, Chalice Press is discontinuing sales of the digital lectionary file--but for a good reason. The Vanderbilt Divinity Library offers several years' worth of lectionary files for free. Visit their website for download and subscription information. You can also link to the lectionary at disciples.org
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NBA XPLOR accepting applications for 2016-17
Early Decision Deadline: Dec. 4, 2015
Cornerstone Deadline: Jan. 15, 2016
Extended Deadline: Feb. 19, 2016
NBA XPLOR is committed to cultivating a diverse population for our 2016-17 cohort of 25+ residents. You may know a young adult who would be interested in the XPLOR experience. An ideal applicant is any young adult (21-30 years old) with an open heart and open mind, who is ready to ask, what did God create my soul to do? Learn more | Read the latest stories from NBA XPLOR residents
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From Disciples Center for Public Witness
Encourage those without health care to investigate their options and sign up by the end of January. More information
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Order 2016 Just Women Bible study
Just Women magazine is accepting advance orders for non-subscription copies of the 2016 Bible study, "The Table and Beyond: Lavish Hospitality in the Bible". Ordering before Jan. 19. for $12 per copy will save the shipping and handling costs associated with later orders. This Bible study is part of a standard subscription.
- To place your 2016 Bible study order online - click here
- To renew or start your subscription - click here
- To learn more about the Bible study and the other 2016 issues - click here
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If you are interested in advertising in future issues of the Disciples News Service, please contact Fred Jones
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You can find ways to plug into mission and more through these ministries.....
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Kids to Kids: Syrian Refugees
Our latest Kids to Kids project helps kids understand more about the Syrian refugee crisis and how to show God's love through hands-on mission:
- Help understanding what "refugee" means
- Information on Syria
- Basic human rights
- Books to read
- Missions ideas
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The Disciples News Service, also known as The Disciple�, is distributed weekly or as needed by Communication Ministries. For changes to your subscription options or to subscribe to this newsletter, please visit: disciples.org/dns/subscribe-to-dns/ If you are interested in submitting news for distribution in the Disciples News Service, please review our "Guidelines for Submitting News and Information to Disciples News Service": disciples.org/dns/submitting-news/ The next deadline to submit news for consideration in the Disciples News Service: Friday, November 20, 2015 |
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