First Christian Church1101- 15th Street
Bedford, IN 47421
812-275-4497
firstccbedford@gmail.com
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In this issue:
LEXINGTON THEOLOGICAL NAMES GILLETT TO NEW POSITION "Dr. Gillett's background and passion make her an excellent choice to take on this dual role," said James P. Johnson, president of Lexington Theological. Gillett earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Northern Iowa, and holds a Doctor of Education degree from Northern Illinois University. She is married to Donald K. Gillett II, senior pastor at East Second Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Lexington, Ky. For more, see: www.lextheo.edu/2010/02/dr-charisse-gillett-joins-lts-staff/ TEMPORARY IMMIGRATION IS AVAILABLE FOR HAITIANS IN THE U.S. This information about TPS has been prepared to help Disciples Haitians and Disciples congregations working with Haitians in their community better understand TPS and the complicated nature of applying for TPS, but it is not meant to replace the advice of a competent legal representative. The English version of the information is now available and a French translation will be available soon at: www.discipleshomemissions.org/RIM/index.htm. COLLEGE ATHLETES EXCEL AT SPORTS & CHRISTIAN WITNESS Additionally, Chapman University has a couple of student athletes who are dedicated as much to their Christian witness as they are to their achievement in sports. To read more, see: FAITH-BASED SUPPORTERS OF HEALTH CARE REFORM DELIVER LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS For more information, see: www.faithfulreform.org and NATIONAL CITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH'S GIFT: DAILY LENTEN DEVOTIONAL, THE 50TH EDITION To receive daily devotions by e-mail, sign-up by sending an e-mail to cwalsh@nationalcitycc.org or access the full guide at www.nationalcitycc.org and click under "Resources." DISCIPLES TEENS INVITED TO CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Todd Adams, associate general minister and vice president of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), will be the keynote speaker. Christal Williams, associate regional minister in Illinois and Wisconsin, is the featured preacher. Music will be provided by Paul Svenson, www.dadsongbook.com. To register, go to www.culver.edu/hereIam or direct questions to Brent Reynolds at 573-288-6420 or breynolds@culver.edu WABASH PASTORAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SEEKS INDIANA PARTICIPANTS Eighteen younger pastors of Christian congregations in the state who have demonstrated during their first five to 10 years of ministry a high potential for significant leadership will be named Wabash Pastoral Fellows. Beginning in January 2011, they will participate in a series of meetings and conversations with outstanding leaders, and two study tours over a two-year period. For additional information or to nominate a pastor, contact Raymond B. Williams, LaFollette Distinguished Professor in the Humanities emeritus at Wabash College or Verity A. Jones, by email at pastorleader@wabash.edu, by phone at 765-361-6327, or by mail at Wabash College, 301 W. Wabash Av., Crawfordsville, Ind. 47933. DISCIPLES YOUNG ADULTS TRY TO CREATE MORE MULTICULTURAL AND INCLUSIVE CHURCH The creation of this planning committee was one of the major recommendations made by the March 2008 Consultation on "Becoming a Multicultural and Inclusive Church." The planning team's mandate was to develop a substantive conversation among young adult Disciples on the issues of multiculturalism and diversity within the life of the church and society. For more, see: REGISTRATION ONGOING FOR CONVOCATION'S 21st BIENNIAL SESSION Planned activities at the 21st Biennial Session include a golf outing July 28, early morning praise services July 30 and 31, and an awards banquet on Aug. 1. The National Convocation is an expression of the church that is positioned to promote racial harmony. It was established to point the emerging Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) toward racial inclusiveness and unity across racial lines. To register or for further information, see www.disciples.org/convo DISCIPLES MISSION FUND ADVOCATE TRAINING AND OTHER PRE-EVENTS TO OPEN 2010 QUADRENNIAL ASSEMBLY Three pre-events will take place before the Quadrennial Assembly, including "Become a Disciples Mission Fund Advocate," June 22-23; "Become a Ministry and Mission Interpreter (MMI)," June 21-23; and "Build a Habitat for Humanity House" beginning with dinner on Sunday, June 20 through June 23. The Disciples Mission Fund training will include the opportunity to learn about ways our Church supports ministry and mission around the world and to understand how we fund our regions, general ministries and institutions of higher education. For more information about the Quadrennial or to register, visit: www.quadrennial.org REGISTRATION STILL OPEN FOR STUDY ON STEWARDSHIP IN SMALL CHURCHES The course will place particular emphasis on stewardship education and programs that are unique to the small church. Taylor, the instructor, has served as pastor of churches in Iowa and Nebraska. He also has been director of stewardship with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and executive director of the Ecumenical Stewardship Center. To register or get more information, visit: PHILLIPS THEOLOGICAL HONORS PROFESSOR IMBLER WITH CHAIR Imbler has been a PTS faculty member since 1993. He received his doctorate in divinity from Columbia College, and is scholar of American Christianity, particularly the history of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He has authored Beyond Buffalo: Alexander Campbell on Education for Ministry, among other publications. He is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). To learn more, see: MIDWAY COLLEGE AWARDED $100,000 FOR NURSING EDUCATION Midway College, located in Midway, Ky., has an enrollment of about 1,800 students. As the area grows, "the Midway College Nursing and Health Science Center will strive to meet the needs of health professionals in the region and nation," said Barbara Kitchen, nursing division chair at Midway College. For more, go to: DISCIPLES VISIT INDIA; MAKE DOCUMENTARY OF THEIR TRIP BEAUMONT TEXAS CONGREGATION GOES GREEN TO HELP COMMUNITY "The goal of Caring for God's Creation is to joyfully commit to preserving and cultivating God's good Earth as our common residence," said Brenda Griffin Warren, senior pastor at First Christian in Beaumont. "Caring for God's Creation is part of the heritage of mainstream Christian worship." To learn more about this initiative, see: ####
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Charisse L. Gillett has been named as vice president of administration and special projects at Lexington Theological Seminary. Gillett's duties for the new position include supervising student recruitment and working on admissions and scholarships. She also will partner with the Pension Fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in creating programs and materials to help improve ministers' wellness.
Disciples Home Missions' Refugee and Immigration Ministries program has prepared information to help Haitians in the United States understand the new Temporary Protected Status (TPS) that is now available to many of them. TPS is an immigration status that is available to many Haitians who were already in the United States when the earthquake struck Haiti. 
Are you in high school and want to serve the church? Already serving but want to learn how to continue? Then consider attending "Here I Am: A Conference in Christian Leadership," which will take place June 11-13 at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. High school students completing grades 10, 11, and 12 are invited to attend a weekend of leadership development, worship, food, and fun. 
A major initiative involving young adult Disciples to address the issues of becoming a truly multicultural and inclusive church was proposed by a planning committee on January 29-30 in Indianapolis. The project would bring young adults together for hands-on exposure to diverse cultural and racial experiences through a series of work trips to different Disciples mission stations across the United States. 
Registration is underway for the 21st Biennial Session of the National Convocation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The gathering will take place July 29-Aug. 1 in Oklahoma City. The theme for the biennial session is "Saved to Serve: Live All Out," based on Hebrews 9:14. The meeting will be centered at the Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel. 
If you are considering attending the 2010 Quadrennial Assembly, this information is for you. Do you want to learn how the Christian Church supports ministry and mission around the world? Are you curious about the daily lives of missionaries in lands and cultures far away? Are you the type who thrives on "getting your hands dirty for Jesus"? You can get a 'quick start' on Quadrennial activities by becoming involved with several pre-events June 20-23, preceding the Quadrennial, which takes place in Greensboro, N.C., June 23-27.
Disciples are invited to participate in several discussions covering various ways to enhance the stewardship strategies of small/rural congregations. Registration is winding up for the course, which will take place March 1-29, and be held in an online, weekend workshop format. The instructor will be Ed Taylor, pastor of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Gibson City, Ill.
The Phillips Theological Seminary Board of Trustees has honored John M. Imbler with the Stephen J. England Chair. Imbler is executive vice president and associate professor of the history of Christianity and Disciples studies at the seminary. England was a Disciples biblical scholar and the second dean of the College of the Bible at Phillips. He had a passion for ecumenicalism. 
Midway College has received a $100,000 U.S. Department of Education grant for its nursing education program. The grant will allow the college to purchase equipment and renovate laboratories. It was secured with the help of U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning, and will enable Midway to double the number of students in its nursing program, which awards associate degrees.
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Beaumont, Texas, has initiated a Green outreach program that includes several projects designed to help the community. The program, called "Caring for God's Creation," created a garden project to assist the homeless, developed re-usable shopping bags containing the church's logo, a recycling program, and remodeled a rest area in the church that is powered by solar panels.
