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President Steve Veazey shared testimony and talked to Apostle Linda Booth about the counsel to the church. Get insight into the revelatory process as you continue to prayerfully consider this counsel. Pastors in English-speaking areas will receive a DVD. Get a group or classes together to watch the DVD. The interview will also be available to read or watch via webstream at www.CofChrist.org/wc2010/counsel/ on March 1.


Oblation Fund contributions for Haiti were over $500,000 as of February 14. Your donations are providing shelter, food, and medical care following the devastating earthquake. An assessment team, a joint effort by Community of Christ and Outreach International, has returned. They report that amidst the rubble and loss, people continue to give thanks to God, worship together, and move forward with hope. See a video report from their work and get additional updates at www.CofChrist.org/news/2010/jan/Haiti-updates.asp. Assistance for Haiti will continue through the rebuilding efforts. Thank you for generously supporting Oblation.


The Australe Islands of French Polynesia were hit hard by Tropical Cyclone Oli in early February. Members there request your prayers. Hundreds were evacuated from their homes. Some took refuge in a Community of Christ church building that is still standing. A reconnaissance team reported widespread devastation of homes, buildings, and personal property. Church members in French Polynesia, working with the government, continue to collect clothes, food, and money to send to help the people of the Australes. Oblation aid was offered. French Polynesia Mission Centre President Mareva Arnaud responded with gratitude and heartfelt thanks, but said it was not necessary. The generosity of local members is providing for the needs at this time. A lot of rebuilding over a long period of time will be required. Thank you for sharing this information and offering prayers.


Wherever you live, your giving can make World Conference possible for members around the world. Here’s how you can participate in the Conference Special Offering:

• Contribute at www.CofChrist.org/give using a debit or credit card between now and Conference.
• Write “World Conference” on the World Ministries portion of your Mission Tithes offering envelopes between now and Conference.

Thank you for your generous giving! May we be blessed with the assurance that God goes with us always as we strive to share our mission and message with the world.


Date Change—2010 Peace Colloquy: Children Cry, We Respond! Please note the new dates: October 29–31. This colloquy will focus on peace and justice for children. Many children suffer the atrocities of war, poverty, malnutrition, and slavery. They lack access to clean water and air, shelter, education, and medical care. Come help us consider how each are called to engage in Peace and Justice for our children. Watch future Heralds and www.CofChrist.org/peacecolloquy/ for more.


Share your story in the 2011 Daily Bread. Writers can reach out to Community of Christ and share stories of blessing and being blessed. From simple to transformative, your story will speak to someone. Share your story of 1,200 characters with spaces (about 200 words), and we’ll do the rest. Due date: March 31, 2010. Send stories to Daily Bread, ATTN: Lu Mountenay, International Headquarters, or lmountenay@CofChrist.org.


Historic Sites Internships Summer 2010 positions are available at the Kirtland Temple in Kirtland, Ohio, and the Joseph Smith Historic Site in Nauvoo, Illinois. Compensation includes six semester hours of credit from Graceland University and a weekly stipend. On-site housing is also provided. Applicants from diverse fields of study welcome. For more information, contact Lachlan Mackay: LMackay@CofChrist.org, (217) 453-2246.

Opening for World Church Resource Specialist (Disciple-formation Project): For two-and-a-half years this member of the Integrated Formation Ministries Team, will help develop a sequence for lifelong-discipleship formation, including envisioning, writing, creating, producing, and delivering resources. Assignments will include field ministry. Must be skilled in resource development; have experience and knowledge about Community of Christ theology, polity, identity, mission, message, and beliefs; and hold excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Web-based and multimedia experience preferred. Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office products required. Preferred candidate would be fluent in English, bilingual in French or Spanish, have seminary education or equivalent experience, hold international travel experience, and be a priesthood member.


Wholeness of body, mind, spirit. What does it mean? Community of Christ Health Ministries Association has a new bulletin insert that sheds light on how wholeness and health are intertwined. Included are ideas on how to implement a health ministry in your congregation that seeks wholeness as a process not a destination. Go to www.CHM.HMACofChrist.org to download and print the insert for your congregation.


Sharing in Community of Christ is the 2010 Reunion theme. Check out daily themes and scriptures at www.CofChrist.org/onlineresources/reunion10/. Free downloadable reunion resources will be available in mid-March, including worship helps, an adult facilitator guide with a PowerPoint presentation, children's resources (ages 3–5, 6–8, and 9–11), and youth resources (junior and senior high).


Join us for the marvelous adventure of “where in the world” your Mission Tithes impact lives… March generosity stories feature Apostle Mary Jacks Dynes’ Canada/North Central USA Mission Field. PowerPoint presentations are included with each week’s story except March 14. To receive monthly stories, check with your mission center financial officer or find them at www.CofChrist.org/generositystories.


Please share the following information with those serving in a capacity to share information about resources and coordinate group orders through Herald House. Remind your congregation they can always shop Herald House online at www.HeraldHouse.org.

• Auditorium 50th Anniversary CD - Acclaimed organist Catharine Crozier’s inaugural 1959 recital on the Auditorium organ, re-created by Jan Kraybill, November 6, 2009, on the organ’s 50th anniversary  639429162428  $18.00
• Seasons of the Spirit - Seasons of the Spirit is written by an international, ecumenical group of editors and writers. This comprehensive curriculum energizes us to lives of discipleship—children through adults. Learn more at www.CofChrist.org/discipleformation/.

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Find out more about World Conference at www.CofChrist.org/wc2010.

Register for World Conference. Register online at www.CofChrist.org/WC2010/registration2010.asp. Registration forms are also available through your mission center.

Registration Booth opens Monday, April 5, at 9 a.m.

Conference Kids is looking for teachers! If you or someone you know would love to provide this ministry to very special young people during Conference week, contact Brenda Strickland at (740) 259-5940.

Serve Communion: Aaronic priests or melchesidec priesthood are encouraged to serve Communion on Sunday, April 11, at the 10 a.m. worship. Contact Van Wilson at vwilson@CofChrist.org or ext. 2361.

Ushering Ministries: Many individuals and couples are needed to provide this special ministry during World Conference. Contact Rich and Wilma Osborn at richwilma@hotmail.com to sign-up or more information.

Sign Language Interpreting: Deaf or hearing-impaired persons planning to attend Conference, and those who would like to assist with Sign Language Interpreting, please contact Carla Castorina at terps2010wc@att.net or (228) 588-0809.
Legislative Communications Team is looking for volunteers to help with the Conference legislative meetings. Volunteers help manage lecterns and input delegate information for those seeking to speak from the floor. Contact Larry Martin at lddsmartin@comcast.net to help.

Youth Service Corps: Youth ages 12–18 are invited to apply for Youth Service Corps. Corps members perform a variety of official services that help keep World Conference running smoothly. Get applications at www.CofChrist.org/wc2010/registration2010.asp.

Extreme Makeover Service Project: Join the partnership between Community of Christ and Boys & Girls Club! Through a successful Jesus and Me (JAM) program at Boys & Girls Club’s Hawthorne Branch, JAM was invited to expand to additional clubs. Conference week will be the extreme makeover at the Leslie branch. Come ready to build, paint, scrape, landscape, and more. Learn how you can return home with a JAM starter kit for ministries in your area. Contact the project manager now to sign up and for additional information: (816) 595-1737, conferencemakeoverproject@centralmission.org. Sign up will also be available during Conference at the Extreme Makeover booth, Auditorium first floor, east side, next to the registration desk.

Children’s Peace Pavilion: The Children’s Peace Pavilion is constructing a new exhibit "Walk A Mile in My Shoes." Conference participants are invited to bring a pair of children’s shoes representing their country to donate to the Pavilion. The exhibit is designed to help create empathy and for children to walk in another’s shoes. Contact Marla Blevins at mblevins54@hotmail.com for more information. If shoes are valuable and should be for display only, please indicate with your donation.

Employment Opportunities: There will be a variety of employment opportunities during the World Conference week, e.g. event store manager, store staff, facilities, set-ups, and more. For details, watch www.CofChrist.org/hr/jobs.asp#ihq. If you have family or friends who would like to help, please let them know about this opportunity.

Plan on visiting the Seasons of the Spirit booth in the World Peace Village. See sample lessons of this exciting lectionary-based curriculum, talk to teachers of the material, and get help ordering resources for your congregation.

Participate in World Conference worship services via live webcasts from www.CofChrist.org. See the schedule at www.CofChrist.org/wc2010/schedule.asp. Get daily updates, photos, official minutes, and more during the Conference at www.CofChrist.org/wc2010.