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NAPAD focuses on reconciliation
19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us.- 2 Corinthians 5:19 (NRSV)
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Burmese blessing
(photo courtesy of Pat Donahoo)
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The community gathered for the North American Pacific/Asian Disciples' 19th Biennial Convocation serves as a model of unity, not uniformity - a founding principle of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). With 18 language groups in the NAPAD community and just as many cultural traditions, the group continues to model a celebration of the gifts of all.
Lecturer Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah of North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago focused on the book of Lamentations, challenging the congregation to recognize the healing power of acknowledging loss of all kinds - of home, of identity, of community. He said, "Disruption and confusion in spiritual life is needed for growth." He also noted that "God finds us in the rubble."
The richness of multiple cultures and ages was most evident in worship. The opening worship featured members of the Burmese, Chin, Chuukese, Indian, Japanese, Korean and Tongan communities. Thursday afternoon included Chinese, Filipino, Malaysian, Mongolian, Montagnard, Jrai and Samoan leaders and the installation of Interim Executive Pastor Chung Seong Kim. Saturday's closing worship was led by the NAPAD youth and their 10 teen guests from the Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea belting out a medley of "One Love" and "We Are the World." Read more and see more photos
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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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This shirt is available in a variety of colors. Ten percent of the price comes back to Disciples Mission Fund. Other styles are available. Shirts ship the last week of August. Go to http://store.disiples.org to order.
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2017 General Assembly
Get get a running start - use Oct. 30 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. (Polo shirts will be on sale again the first two weeks in October.) |
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NBA introduces XPLOR residents
by Kasi Zeiminski, NBA staff
This month, the National Benevolent Association will welcome 23 new NBA XPLOR Residents to begin living and serving in six host sites across the country. The NBA XPLOR Residency provides 10 months of professional development and vocational discernment opportunities for 21- to 30-year-olds as they live simply in community and engage in direct service and justice work. Read more about these fantastic young adults, and stay tuned as we'll have more to share about this year's host teams, congregations, community engagement sites, and orientation at XPLOR Laboratory in the coming weeks! Learn more
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Did you know.....
 Ministries mentioned in this issue that are supported in part by Disciples Mission Fund include all regions, NAPAD, National Benevolent Association, Disciples Home Missions' Family and Children's Ministries as well as Green Chalice and Communication Ministries? Give today
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Phillips initiates new series
Indigo Girls headline first PhillipsFest Nov. 13
by Geoff Brewer
Phillips Seminary is bringing a new concert event to Tulsa, Okla. that features songs of protest and hope. The Indigo Girls, one of the music industry's top duos ever, will headline the inaugural concert Nov. 13 at Legends in downtown Tulsa.
PhillipsFest: A Concert of Protest and Hope was created from the seminary's desire to celebrate and share its vision of how faith intersects with culture and the community.
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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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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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