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Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
John 8:31-32 NKJV
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Search for District Executive Minister Underway | |
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The search committee has released the position description for the role of district executive minister for the Shenandoah District. A document detailing the qualifications and application procedures may be downloaded here.
Interested persons may apply for this position by sending a letter of interest and resume to Nancy Sollenberger Heishman, Director of Ministry, via email at officeofministry@brethren.org. Please submit all application materials specified in the position description by March 15.
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Office Manager Position Deadline Nearing | |
The application deadline for the office manager position at the District Office is next Thursday, January 23. Click here to read the position description. The District Office is located in Weyers Cave, Virginia. The salary range is competitive, and the benefit package includes retirement, disability, and health insurance coverage. The desired start date is March 3. You may send your resume by January 23 to the Shenandoah District Office, P.O. Box 67, Weyers Cave, Virginia 24486, attentionJohn Jantzi. You may also email your resume to johnjantzi@shencob.org. | |
Today is Last Day for Giving to the District | |
Director of Finances Gary Higgs reminds donors to the District that contributions to the 2024 district budget must be received in the office by today, January 15, 2025, to be credited to 2024. Online donations are available by clicking the blue “Donate Now” button at the top right side of the webpage at www.shencob.org. | |
DEM Office Schedule Next Week | |
District Executive Minister John Jantzi will be out of the office attending the Council of District Executive meetings from January 23-30. He will respond to phone calls, texts and emails as needed while away. | |
Summer Camp Registration Opens Today | |
Don’t miss the opportunity for your child to experience the life-changing magic of camp this summer. With programs for all ages, including Day Camp, there’s something for everyone. Check out the offerings this summer at Brethren Woods by clicking here. | |
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Rick Looman will be ordained at Salem on Sunday, February 2.
Amy Schultz was installed as intentional interim pastor at Luray on January 6.
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The Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership is offering an online Clergy Tax webinar with Deb Oskin on February 1. Participants may be pastors, students, or church personnel who handle clergy finances. Topics include preparing clergy taxes correctly and legally, complying with regulations, and maximizing tax deductions. The first two sessions only offer 0.3 CEUs. Click here to download a course brochure. | |
Since the retirement of Communications Director Brenda Diehl last month, “The Shenandoah Update” will only be issued on the third Wednesday of each month. The next issue is slated for February 19. Until a replacement is announced, submissions may still be made by emailing Diehl at brendadiehl@shencob.org. | |
Children's Disaster Services Deploys to LA Fires | |
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At the request of the Red Cross, volunteers with the Church of the Brethren Children's Disaster Services have deployed to assist children in the wake of the deadly fires in and around Los Angeles, California. A team of seven trained volunteers left yesterday and a second team of seven will travel in the coming days.
Children's Disaster Services provides a calming influence for children in the aftermath of a disaster. When children are placed in the safe care of these volunteers, families can spend time seeking assistance through governmental agencies or assessing and responding to their losses.
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Auction Booklet Deadline is January 31 | |
Auction Coordinating Chair Tom Wetsel is seeking final additions to the auction booklet. Ads, sponsorships and memorial ads, as well as photos and descriptions of items donated to the 2025 auction, must be submitted by January 31. The booklet will be printed in the coming weeks. To submit ad information or photos, email or text sdcobda@gmail.com. | |
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Jan. 15: Contributions to the 2024 district budget must be received in the office today, January 15, 2025, to be credited to 2024.
Jan 15: Summer Camp registration opens at Brethren Woods today. Visit their website at https://brethrenwoods.org/ for a listing of opportunities.
Jan. 29: The Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center invites you to attend a lecture to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism at 7 p.m. at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church. John D. Roth will give a lecture entitled “They Went Out From Us, But They Were Not of Us:” The Gift and the Challenge of Church Unity in the Anabaptist Tradition. Professor Roth’s talk will focus on the challenge of unity and schism across the 500 years of our tradition, with a view to making sense of the "unraveling" of the denominational forms of church that we seem to be experiencing in the 21st century. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Congregational singing, led by Nathan May, will open and close the evening. A freewill offering will be taken.
Looking ahead:
Feb. 14-16: Winter Camp for 3-7 grade children. This weekend is filled with fun, discovery, and meaningful moments for our younger campers. Click here to learn more.
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FaithX trips allow volunteers from junior high school students to older adults to participate in service projects across the United States and abroad. Registration for the spring older adult trip is will close on February 1, 2025. Go to www.brethren.org/faithx to register! Download a flyer here.
Registration for the National Jr. High Conference has begun. The conference is June 20-22 at Juniata College, Huntington, Pennsylvania, for youth who have completed grades 6-8 and their adult advisors. For more information, go to https://www.brethren.org/yya/njhc/.
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CGI Class Provides Additional CEU Option | |
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The next CGI course, Ministerial Leadership, is scheduled for January 18, February 8, and February 22. Attending this course qualifies students to earn 1.6 CEUs. Download the syllabus here and the registration form here.
Registration is $100, and the audit cost is $25 for each course audited. Students who choose to audit the class will purchase the book, complete the assigned readings, attend the classes, and participate in the discussion. Auditing students are not required to submit assigned papers or projects. Contact Office Assistant Sarah Long for more information.
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Ventures in Christian Discipleship | |
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McPherson College will host “Luke and Acts: Turning the World Upside Down”
on Tuesday, February 11 and 18, from 6:30-8:30 pm Central Time. The presenters will be Chris Bucher and Bob Neff. .4 CEU credit available. Click here to learn more.
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Continuing the Work of Jesus.
Simply. Peacefully. Together.
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Shenandoah District Staff Office Hours | |
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District Executive Minister John Jantzi, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday Friday
Director Brethren Woods Linetta Alley, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday - Friday
Director of Communications Brenda Diehl, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesdays; 7:30-11:30 a.m. on each third Wednesday
Financial Secretary/Bookkeeper Cerise Haas, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday
Director of Finances Gary Higgs, 2-5 p.m., Wednesday
Director of District Conference and Youth Services Rebecca House, 1-4 p.m., Wednesday
Office Assistant Anita Landes, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Tuesday
Office Assistant Sarah Long, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday
Disaster Ministries: Contact Jerry Ruff or Galen Halterman
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You are welcome to call the office anytime.
Someone will assist you when the responsible staff member is not present.
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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Email header image by B. S. Diehl
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