“For great is God’s love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord.” ~Psalm 117:2, NIV
As 2023 concludes, we celebrate the ways God’s love has been visible through the work of the Church of the Brethren. Through your partnership in our core ministries and various missions, many things have been possible this year.
783 total (in-person and virtual) participants for Christian Citizenship Seminar, Young Adult Conference, National Junior High Conference, and National Older Adult Conference.
400+ new pen pals were assigned through the Death Row Support Project.
199 people attended seven in-person training events and 140 people attended seven live webinars connected to the work of Discipleship and Leadership Formation.
172 individuals participated in 12 junior high, senior high, we are able, and adult service trips through FaithX.
101 attendees joined in-person and virtually for the New and Renew Conference.
49 volunteers, including 21 new volunteers from two orientations, were supported by Brethren Volunteer Service.
20 projects (15 international and 5 domestic) were funded through grants from the Global Food Initiative totaling $124,111.
17 applicants received grants from the Brethren Faith in Action fund.
12 countries including the US received grants from the Emergency Disaster Fund totaling $1,024,565.
5 District Executive search teams began their work, assisted by the Office of Ministry, and 2 new district executive ministers were installed.
4 equipping sessions were provided for the Part-time Pastor, Full-time Church program.
1 international partner officially joined the Global Church of the Brethren Communion, bringing the total to 12 countries.
Thank you for supporting these and many more endeavors with your prayers and gifts. We give thanks for your partnership and for God’s faithfulness in 2023.
If you haven’t already, you can make a year-end offering to the Church of the Brethren at www.brethren.org/year-end-offering.