Brethren Peace Intitiative Thoughts for the New Year: “We are stuck between the past and the future. The past is no longer in our hands. Neither is the future since it doesn’t exist yet. The only time we have control over is the present. “It is now, it exists. It’s not heavy to bear, and it’s livable by all, on one condition: that we let the past go, and not be impatient for the future. The present moment passes quickly; before you know it, it’s in the past while another present takes its place, as light and narrow and fleeting as the preceding one.” ~~ [Michael Quoist in “With Open Heart”] The question then becomes ..... WHAT ARE WE DOING WITH OUR PRESENTS? Read More – Top Ten Most Peaceful Countries, The Global Peace Index, What can I, as a child of God, “do” or “be” in 2010 to strengthen the Christian message of “peace on earth” – within myself? And MORE. ....... a few words about HUMAN TRAFFICKING!
I'm sharing this subject with you today to raise our awareness and also to sensitize our concerns. It's difficult to comprehend the turmoil and non-peacefulness those caught in such situations must endure. Dr. Brenda Colijn, Associate Professor of Biblical Interpretation and Theology at Ashland (Ohio) Theological Seminary, preached a “peace sermon” at her home church – Smoky Row Brethren Church in Columbus, Ohio – on December 7, 2008.
We thank Brenda for graciously agreeing to share her message with others, through the Brethren Peace Initiative channel, coming to you in 6 Installments (over several weeks). By giving proper credit, you are free to quote Brenda’s thoughts as you write or speak out as Jesus’ peace-workers in today’s world. Dr. Brenda Colijn, Associate Professor of Biblical Interpretation and Theology at Ashland (Ohio) Theological Seminary, preached a “peace sermon” at her home church – Smoky Row Brethren Church in Columbus, Ohio – on December 7,2008. We thank Brenda for graciously agreeing to share her message with others, through the Brethren Peace Initiative channel, coming to you in 6 Installments (over several weeks). By giving proper credit, you are free to quote Brenda’s thoughts as you write or speak out as Jesus’ peace-workers in today’s world.
Today is INSTALLMENT 5. Dr. Brenda Colijn, Associate Professor of Biblical Interpretation and Theology at Ashland (Ohio) Theological Seminary, preached a “peace sermon” at her home church – Smoky Row Brethren Church in Columbus, Ohio – on December 7, 2008. Today is INSTALLMENT 4. Dr. Brenda Colijn, Associate Professor of Biblical Interpretation and Theology at Ashland (Ohio) Theological Seminary, preached a “peace sermon” at her home church – Smoky Row Brethren Church in Columbus, Ohio – on December 7, 2008. Today is INSTALLMENT 3. Dr. Brenda Colijn, Associate Professor of Biblical Interpretation and Theology at Ashland (Ohio) Theological Seminary, preached a “peace sermon” at her home church – Smoky Row Brethren Church in Columbus, Ohio – on December 7, 2008. Today is INSTALLMENT 2. Dr. Brenda Colijn, Associate Professor of Biblical Interpretation and Theology at Ashland (Ohio) Theological Seminary, preached a “peace sermon” at her home church – Smoky Row Brethren Church in Columbus, Ohio – on December 7, 2008. We thank Brenda for graciously agreeing to share her message with others, through this Brethren Peace Initiative channel, coming to you in 6 Installments (over the next few months) – beginning today. By giving proper credit, you are free to quote Brenda’s thoughts as you write or speak out as Jesus’ peace-workers in today’s world. Want to know more about the Brethren Peace Leadership Team?
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| Some Ways You Can Help Further the Ministries of Brethren Peace Initiative - Keep Praying intentionally for Peace - for your personal peace, peace in the lives of others, peace in your church and community, peace in our country, and peace between nations.
- Familiarize yourself with Scriptural peace passages and BrethrenChurch peace history (which are intertwined).
- Inform yourself - and then share peace-centered thoughts, news, literature and challenges with others. Speak up for peace! Promote peacemaking!
- Keep up with the regular Brethren Peace Initiative additions on the Brethren Church National Office WEBSITE.
- Invite others, especially from your church, to sign-up for the PEACE EMAIL LIST (they should Email their Email address, mailing address, and church name to Phil Lersch).
- Send a donation to the BRETHREN PEACE FUND (c/o Stan Gentle, 524 College Avenue, Ashland, OH44805). Or to utilize the PayPal option, simply click link in the box below. Gifts small and large, our only income, are much appreciated.
- Share your peace ideas, questions, and resources with any member of the BRETHREN PEACE LEADERSHIP TEAM - Matt Black, Rich and Carolyn Hagopian, Ryan Gilmer, Phil Lersch, Mark and Chantal Logan.
- Live peacefully ...... intentionally!
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