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National Convocation meets in 'MOKAN'
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Associate General Minister and Administrative Secretary of the National Convocation Timothy James and General Minister and President Sharon Watkins bless the new officers of the National Convocation. (See online story for names and more.)
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Then the Lord answered me and said:
Write the vision;
make it plain on tablets, so that a runner may read it.
For there is still a vision for the appointed time;
it speaks of the end, and does not lie.
If it seems to tarry, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay. Habakkuk 2:2-3 (NRSV)
With a theme of "Hindsight | Insight | Foresight" participants of the National Convocation's Biennial Session scanned history and the present for keys to their future as they met in Overland Park, a Kansas City suburb. A new reprint of the 1990 history book, Journey Toward Wholeness, was presented as well as a renewed commitment to educating the Church about the historic 1968-71 Merger Agreement between the predecessor organization, the National Christian Missionary Convention, and the General Assembly's predecessor, the International Convention and the United Christian Missionary Society of the Christian Church. ( E-mail for information on obtaining a book.) The overview of the present situation included the topics of recent deaths of African-Americans in encounters with law enforcement, but also systemic issues that affect families, such as mass incarceration, poverty and other issues that disproportionately affect people of color. And from the general Church, a report on eliminating racist language from governing documents ( GB-16-0977 ) is now available for review. - And in a look to the future, preachers exhorted participants to be agents of reconciliation, peace and action. Calls to renew support of the existing Reconciliation Ministry also included calls to individuals to be active and activists in their own communities. In addition, more than 100 participants experienced a Mission First! Mission Gathering to give their ideas for the direction of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Read more
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We are instruments
We are called to action in the face of violence. A page of resources and possible actions has been posted on disciples.org.
You are encouraged to access the Injustice Anywhere documentary hosted by the National Benevolent Association's website and the accompanying study materials specifically for interracial understanding. The film was produced in response to the troubles in Ferguson, MO, that began in August 2014.
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2017 General Assembly
Get get a running start - use July 31 for a 5th Sunday promotion. Encourage folks to wear red or Chalice gear and take a selfie and post in social media with the tag #DOCWeAreOne. A video and other promotional tools are available on the assembly website.
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Task force report available
One of the General Board reports received during the Spring 2016 Administrative Committee meeting was Recommendations of the Task Force on Eliminating Racist Language from Governing Documents (GB-16-0977). The task force was initiated by General Assembly resolution GA-1328 and included Eric Brown, Minta Colburn, Sandhya Jha (chair), April Johnson (staff), Jim Powell and Joel Saucedo.
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| News in the Church Other News |
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Central Rocky Mountain Region opens search for executive regional minister
The Central Rocky Mountain Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is seeking to call an Executive Regional Minister. Information is posted on the region's website.
All applicants are required to provide updated search and call paper work to the Office of Search and Call, Disciples Home Missions in order to be considered and submit a Letter of Interest to the Chairperson of the Executive Regional Minister Search Team, Central Rocky Mountain Region in PDF format to ermsearch16@gmail.com. The application deadline is August 15, 2016. ________
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Disciples Peace Fellowship initiates T-shirt design contest
Disciples Peace Fellowship invites artists across the church to submit a design for the new DPF T-shirt, which will be debuted at the 2017 General Assembly. Submissions from youth are especially encouraged, but all artists are welcome to send in a design. The creator of the winning design will win a $100 book or camp scholarship, two tickets to the DPF breakfast at the 2017 General Assembly, two t-shirts, and a feature article in the Summer 2017 NewsNotes. Submissions will be received until Sept. 30. Details |
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Did you know.....
 Ministries mentioned in this issue that are supported in part by Disciples Mission Fund include National Convocation, all regions, National Benevolent Association, Disciples Home Missions' Family and Children's Ministries, Global Ministries and Communication Ministries? Give today
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Light a Candle for Children Prayer Vigil  Sept. 11-Oct. 16, 2016
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Please note: The Massey ad was paid for by the author. The DJAN ad was sponsored by the Disciples Center for Public Witness.
If you are interested in advertising in future issues of the Disciples News Service, please contact Fred Jones |
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Find more events on the calendar hosted by Chalice Press
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You can find ways to plug into mission and more through these ministries.....
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Get ready for YOUR
Mission Gathering!
Use the videos and other materials online to brush up on the identity statement. Global Ministries also offers an adult curriculum called REACH (3 sessions) and a new book about mutuality in mission, Restoring Hope. Join the prayer effort and receive weekly prompts for prayer and action. Find out more and sign up for information on the Mission First! page. You can also share your stories of mission on the Mission First! Facebook group. |
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