Established in 1930 to promote global fellowship among churches with their origins in the Stone-Campbell movement, World Convention cooperates with Christians everywhere toward the unity of the church.

ChristiaNet
August 2016, Issue 154

INDIA AWAITS THE WORLD
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In just five months, World Convention will have its Global Gathering in New Delhi, January 12-15, 2017. For over two years, Christian leaders in India have been praying and  planning for the arrival of Christians from throughout the world. 
Link to Gary's blog here...
 


11:11 NEWS ...a time to connect in prayer, through God, around the world. 
                                                                                                                                            Read the full 11:11 story
In Memoriam

Martha Hayes
Martha Elba Hayes, Wayne's widow, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2016. She and Wayne were mission leaders and served since 1953. Wayne went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2011, and Martha Elba continued with the work. She had been battling COPD, the result of a lung injury, for a few years. She was 82 years old.
 
LaVerne Morse
Beloved husband of Lois Morse (nee Elliott) for 63 years, loving father of Marcia (Kent) Odor, Mark (Jill) Morse, Cindy (Dale) Mizener, Beth Morse, Shirley Hudspeth, dear grandfather of 20, dear great-grandfather of 6, dear brother of Ruth Margaret Johnson, passed away on Tues, Aug. 2, 2016 in Mason, OH. He was born Jan. 4, 1929 to the late Justin Russell and Gertrude (Howe) Morse. He was a missionary, educator and founder of Asia Christian Services.

Pam Thompson
A Note From Leonard Thompson: 
Our Great and Loving and Merciful Lord in His wisdom and grace answered all our prayers and yours by transitioning my loving wife, Pam from her bed of painful illness to the realms of Glory. At about 6.00 a.m. she passed away while I was at her side and soon surrounded by both daughters and son-in-law and the grand kids. See you in the morning Pam.

Pam passed away Friday, August 12th, 2016.
 There is great need around the world. We encourage your prayers and gifts of comfort and relief. Our list of Great Compassion organizations include -   


Greetings from Canada!
 Milton Christian Church in Milton, Nova Scotia hosts the 2016 All Canada Convention.

Many Friends of World Convention and Global Women Connecting were among those who met in Liverpool, Nova Scotia for the biennial meeting of the Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) in Canada, August 11-14.  Reports, business decisions, creative ministry and hope-filled worship, demonstrate just some of the ways this fellowship of Stone-Campbell women and men celebrate a joyful reunion. 

It was a privilege to hear stories of the people -  like Russell Prime, Awit Marcelino and Rachel Frey who have heard their call to action and are witnessing God's work across the country. College of Churches of Christ in Canada president, Robert Steffer organized the 2016 College Lecture series by Rev. Dr. Mark Toulouse.  Presentations by the Revs. Janet Anstead, Danah Cox and Paul Tche explored white privilege, creative spirituality and Christian unity. Newly installed Regional Minister, Rev. Dr. Jen Garbin shared her findings of faith practices found outside the local congregation - a reassurance that God is indeed alive and well and inviting "the church to re-think, re-member, and re-engage." 

And we shared personal stories of meeting Jesus that challenge and encourage us as we are given the grace to respond with justice, compassion and mercy to Christ in the world.
-Julia Keith



A Nova Scotia "kitchen party" with Gus and the gang.



Encounter youth lead worship assisted by Awit Marcelino and Jen Garbin.


with Fountains, Dicks, in Canada

Sight-seeing with friends John and Millie Dick, Janet and Peter Fountain.

"There is no deeper joy and greater privilege than to be alone with the God who made us, who loves us, and who calls himself our Father. There is no greater friendship than the one we have with our brother, Jesus, who for our sake became one of us. There is no more intimate relationship than the one we enjoy with the Holy Spirit, God himself living in us."

Daily Disciple 
           




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