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Endowment fund receives boost
By Rev. Dr. Pat Donahoo, executive director, Disciples Women
 "I have been truly fortunate to have been born in Riverside, California, USA, with all the privileges of an American citizen, and the blessing of two wonderful parents. My whole extended family, on both sides, were Christian Church people-what they called "Campbellites" as that time. I was duly added to the Cradle Roll as a baby. At the age of nine, I chose Pentecost as the day I made the good confession, so the Birthday of the Church has been my birth date as a Christian ever since." These words are from the personal writing of Margaret Rea Curtin who is being honored by a fund being established in her name and in her memory.
"Because her family life was centered around her congregation, we wanted to make sure we honored that with a gift to the Disciples Women Endowment Fund," said her daughter, Dana. "It was a deeply important part of her giving and receiving. We want to celebrate her life and ministry in this way so that her life's passion might be reflected in the future by continuing to be a blessing to other women"
The Disciples Women's Endowment Fund (DWEF) was established in 1990 to provide the opportunity to contribute to a permanent fund that benefits the work, both now and in the future, of women in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). This fund allows women, both the donor and the recipient, the opportunity to make a tremendous difference in the shaping of the world to come through decisions they make today. Through this fund, new and creative ministries take shape breathing life into the visions and dreams of women who want to share the Good News through service, care and education.
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Mission First! rolling across U.S. and Canada
 The process started with an address at General Assembly in Columbus last summer and has grown in scope to encompass nearly all 32 regions in one way or another. Disciples have shared their own ministries and what they have learned from partnering with others. And many shared what direction they believe Disciples as a whole might go with mission. At this writing, more than 67 mission gatherings have occurred with at least 13 more scheduled before mid November. While not all the response forms have been received from those 67 gatherings, more than 1,600 have been entered into the data base. Participants have included youth in several settings such as camps and conferences, Disciples Women at their planning meetings, special sessions at regional assemblies as well as National Convocation's Biennial Session, the Bilingual Asamblea for Obra Hispana and North American Pacific/Asian Disciples' Convocation. Several regions have had multiple gatherings across their geography.
 The Capital Area region had an exciting gathering of about 200 that included a wide variety of Disciples. A full report has been posted on the Mission First! website.
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Use Fifth Sunday Oct. 30 to promote the General Assembly!
Just in time for your Fifth Sunday promotion, a downloadable bulletin insert (as well as worship materials) is available on the promotion page that lists the worship and core lecture speakers scheduled thus far.
Early registration discounts are good through March 21, 2017.
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Mission Gathering!
Use the videos and other materials online to brush up on the identity statement. Global Ministries also offers 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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NBA's 2016-17 XPLOR: Learning to Lead
In this new video, learn more about the 2016-17 NBA XPLOR Residents and their service with Disciples congregations and community engagement sites in six host sites across the United States: Golden Gate Area, CA; North Hollywood, CA; Tucson-Marana, AZ; Dallas, TX; St. Louis, MO; and Hiram-Mantua, OH.
The application for the 2017-18 XPLOR Residency will be available starting Nov. 1. Learn more
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Did you know?
 Disciples Mission Fund provides much of the funding for the ministries mentioned in today's Disciples News Service. Included are ALL the regions, Higher Education and Leadership Ministries (HELM), Council on Christian Unity, Disciples Women, National Benevolent Association and Communication Ministries (publisher of this newsletter). You can give online or through your congregation.
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Review of Disciples Leadership Program applications begins Dec.1
 The Disciples Leadership Program (DLP) at Eureka College is awarded to first-time freshmen based on leadership, service and academic excellence, and the commitment to explore during college a life of faith-based servant leadership.
DLP Fellows receive full tuition plus two on-site mentorships exploring service anywhere in the world, a $6,000 combined stipend for travel-related expenses. (Qualified students are also encouraged to apply for the Reagan Leadership Program.) For more information contact Chaplain Bruce Fowlkes or call (309) 467-6429, or go the admissions page. Estudiantes de los Discípulos de Cristo
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Election eve prayer serviceThe Council on Christian Unity of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) believes that Christians still can get together at the places of prayer as one body of Christ no matter what kind of political opinions we hold as citizens. In order to help you organize an ecumenical prayer service for election eve/day, Rev. Kara Markell, Lake Washington Christian Church, Kirkland, WA, has created a liturgy for an Ecumenical Prayer Service for Election Eve/Day.
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Oklahoma Disciples at interfaith tea table
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Clergy Continuing Education Grants available
The application period for the 2017 Clergy Continuing Education Grants is now open now to
Oct. 31. Applications completed by Disciples clergy with standing (Ordained or Commissioned) over the next two months will be considered for awards to be distributed in 2017. These awards are to help DOC clergy participate in continuing education experiences in 2017 that will enhance their gifts and graces for ministry. You can find out more, and access the application process here.
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Moral Declaration weekend Nov. 6
The Moral Revival organizers are inviting congregations to have a Moral Declaration weekend on Nov. 6. The organizers suggest that clergy teach or preach their lesson focused on the intersections of systemic racism, economic liberation of all people, ensuring every child receives access to quality education, healthcare access for all, and criminal justice reform. Resources available online
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Nominations due Nov. 1
The General Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the 2017-2019 General Assembly moderator team and General Board. Other ministries will also have access to this database when looking for people with the passion and skills needed for their own boards. Click here for more info
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WEBINAR: Becoming a Welcoming Church: Safe Sanctuary Protocols
Presented by NBA's Prison and Jail Ministries
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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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