Mid-Atlantic District Church of the Brethren

Meet the 2016 Annual Conference Moderater
2016-05-24 18:30 (America/New_York) | Zigler Hospitality Center, 500 Main St., New Windsor, MD, 21776, United States
MEET THE 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MODERATER
TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 24th, 2016
At a Meet and Greet Dinner with Andy Murray
Social Time: 5:30pm Dinner: 6:00pm
At the Zigler Hospitality Center Brethren Service Center
500 Main St.; Zigler Hall New Windsor, Md. 21776
Andy Murray will share highlights and an overview of the 2016 COB Annual
Conference in Greensboro, N.C.; as well as upcoming business.
Bring your questions and concerns! And your appetite.
Meal will be a Hot Buffet Menu, with both a meat and a vegetarian entree; full salad bar; soup;
desserts; and beverages. Cost of meal: $10.00/person
Please make reservations, by calling: 410-635-8700; or emailing: mgrossnickle@brethren.org

2016 Disaster Response Auction
2016-05-07 | Carroll County Agricultural Center, 706 Agricultural Center Dr, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
The 36th Annual Disaster Response Auction will be held on May 7, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the Carroll County Agricultural Center – Shipley Arena in Westminster, Maryland.
In 2015, $58,000 was given to the Emergency Disaster Fund of the Church of the Brethren
to help victims recover from many disasters all around our world.
During 2015 the Emergency Disaster Fund supported these efforts:
• Shalom Ministry (D. R. of Congo)
• Nigeria Crisis Response
• Cyclone Pam Response: Vanuatu
• Toms River, NJ – Rebuilding Project
• Northeast Colorado Flood Recovery
• Spotswood, NJ – Rebuilding Project
• Iraq-Iran Humanitarian Crisis
• Heifer Intl., LWR – Nepal Earthquake
• Shalom Ministry – Burundi Refugee Crisis
• Naturalization of Ethnic Haitians in Dom. Rep.
• Dominican Republic Church of the Brethren
• Disaster Recovery Support Initiative (DRSI)
• Maryland Eastern Shore Hurricane Sandy Recovery
• ACT Alliance-Europe Refugee Crisis
• Myanmar Flooding Response from Cyclone Komen
• Flooding Response, Siguatepeque, Honduras
Put May 7th on your calendar!
Come to the auction and invite your friends…together we can make a difference to many people near or far recovering from disasters.
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Meat Canning Project
2016-03-28 - 2016-04-06 | Christian Aid Ministries, 2412 Division Highway, Ephrata, PA, United States
For the 39th year, the Mid-Atlantic and SO PA Districts are co-sponsoring a Meat Canning project which previously has enjoyed a generous response and enthusiastic support
The project is scheduled for March 28-31 and April 4-5 (SIX DAYS), with April 6 reserved for labeling only, at the Christian Aid Ministries facility.
March 28, 29, 30, 31
April 4, 5, (6 labeling only)
Shift #1 – 6:00 am to NOON
Assist in starting the day’s process,
participate in the cutting,
canning and labeling.
(25 volunteers needed)
Shift #2 – 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Participate in the total process
of the program.
(15 volunteers needed)
The 2016 Meat Canning goal is to can approximately 50,000 pounds of chicken in six days of processing.
From 2003 through 2015, the two Districts’ congregations gave a total of $996,460.89 toward this project. If we are on target this year, we should surpass a million dollars. Starting funds are relatively stable, but we still need to raise money if we intend to meet our goal. Expenses include the cost of the chicken, use of CAM’s facility, labels, boxes, miscellaneous supplies, as well as shipping costs, when applicable. Congregations are encouraged to take offerings during January, February, March and April for this ministry of sharing and to forward these funds to their respective District Office.
In order for the committee to provide adequate help for each shift, it is important that you inform your District office ASAP when you will be available to volunteer. Shift assignments will be made by the District Offices on a first-come-basis. Once you have pledged volunteers, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING REPLACEMENTS if you are unable to fulfill your commitment. No shows create schedule problems and an increase in inspector fees.
A shift of 25 persons is needed to work from 6 a.m. to noon (20 of those persons should be able to process the chicken, while the others are needed for labeling.) A second shift of 15 persons is needed to come in at 9 a.m. and relieve some of the first shift. Canning will continue until approximately 11:00 a.m. with labeling to continue until about 2:30 p.m.
The Meat Canning Project is a great way for us to minister to those in need during these difficult economic times. As in the past, a portion of the meat from this project will be provided to both Districts to be shared with local food banks and meal programs. The Meat Canning Committee has decided to wait until Spring 2016 to determine who will receive distribution outside the U.S.
The Meat Canning Committee is very grateful to those congregations who will be providing free snacks and a light lunch (for all workers) to be available during each shift. The Mid-Atlantic District will be partnering with some of the SO PA District congregations who are willing to prepare a meal, but are short on funds. Please contact your district office if your congregation is willing to provide a meal or funds.
> Meat Canning Project Brochure — Get all the details!
> Volunteer List
Processed at:
Christian Aid Ministries
2412 Division Highway, Ephrata, PA
Sponsored by:
Southern PA &
Mid-Atlantic Districts COB

Invitation to Pastors & Ministers: Foundations of Church Renewal Course (12 Weeks)
2016-02-20 08:00 - 11:00 | Conference Call
Springs of Living Water is happy to announce that there are two academies for pastors and ministers scheduled in the coming months. We are now receiving registrations for the Fall 2015 course. Beginning Tuesday, September 15, from 8 to10 am ET, the Foundations of Church Renewal course will be offered with five conference call sessions held over a twelve-week period.
Then beginning Saturday, February 20, 2016, from 8 to10 am ET, the Foundations of Church Renewal course, with a bi-vocational component, will be offered in a similar twelve-week component.
In the academies, pastors participate in spiritual disciplines folders, offered from the Springs of Living Water initiative. Using a guided syllabus, pastors take a full course in a spiritually oriented, servant-led course for ongoing renewal of a church using the book Springs of Living Water, Christ-centered Church Renewal written by the teacher David Young. In the academies, people from the congregation walk along with the pastor, using the disciplines folder and sharing with the pastor.
David and Joan Young founded the Springs of Living Water Initiative in Church Renewal ten years ago in the Church of the Brethren. An interpretative DVD produced by David Sollenberger is at the top of the Springs website at www.churchrenewalservant.org. For more information you may email davidyoung@churchrenewalservant.org or call 717-615-4515.

Fahrney-Keedy Home & Village Golf Tournament
2015-11-01 07:30 - 14:30 | Beaver Creek Country Club, 9535 Mapleville Road, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Thursday, October 1, 2015 (rain date 10/8/15)
Beaver Creek Country Club, 9535 Mapleville Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740
7:30 AM: Registration/Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM: Shotgun Start
1:30 PM: Grilled picnic style lunch
TOURNAMENTS & CONTEST INCLUDES:
Putting Contest • Longest Drive • Closest To The Pin • Hole In One
FOURSOME: $300
SINGLE PLAYER: $75
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: 18 holes of golf, cart, greens fees, Continental Breakfast and Grilled Picnic Style Lunch.
Brochure & Registration Form
The proceeds from this fundraiser will support the Fahrney-Keedy Home & Village Resident Benevolent Fund.
