Ministry Spotlight: April 2016

The latest from Disciples health and social service ministries!

The latest from your Disciples health and social service ministries!

This monthly email showcases some of the latest stories, news, events, and updates from the
Disciples-related health and social service ministries working with the NBA. Visit the links below to learn more about amazing ministries impacting communities across the life of the Church!

Mission Behind Bars and Beyond shares the testimony of a returning citizen and this video on the power of prison and jail ministry work from Disciples pastor and MBBB board member Rev. Joey Pusateri.

QC Family Tree shares its April eNewsletter and photos from Spring Break, and will host the "Bizarre Bazaar" local market at its annual SHARE Day on April 30 in Charlotte.

Serra Center is participating in #EastBayGives on May 3; take a photo with this sign and send it in to support their chance to receive a $5,000 grant.

Oakland Peace Center shares its April eNewsletter and counts down to Mini-Miracle Day on May 7 (download flyer).

SquareOne Villages has received funding from the Meyers Memorial Trust Affordable Housing Initiative to support a "Tiny Village Toolkit and Training Practicum" and a new community in Veneta, OR.

All Peoples Community Center launches a new website.

Hiram Farm celebrates Autism Awareness Month and hosts its Spring Craft, Plant, and Flower Sale this weekend.

Juliette Fowler Communities will host its annual Visionary Women luncheon on May 3 in Dallas, and recently welcomed local Horned Frogs to campus for TCU Day at Fowler.

Christian Church Homes unveils a $33 million rehabilitation at Garfield Park Village, CCH's first senior-living property.

Hearts for Care shares a variety of volunteer opportunities and announces its expansion into Ponca City, OK.

Tennyson Center for Children is the beneficiary of the Red Rocks Gran Fondo bicycle ride in the Denver area in August.

Florida Christian Center works on spring plantings in the permaculture Edgewood Garden.

Reach Beyond Mission has a few openings remaining for youth groups during its Summer 2016 mission weeks in Dallas, Washington, D.C., and Lexington, KY.

Woodhaven will host its Red Carpet Gala in Columbia, MO, on June 2.

Child Saving Institute is preparing for its biggest fundraiser of the year, Cabaret 2016, to be held on May 14 in Omaha.

Gomer's House is offering a workshop on April 30 in Vancouver, WA, on protecting children from internet predators and child abuse.

Cleveland Christian Home looks forward to the 5K Run & Walk for the Kids at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on April 30.

Gift of Years Project in West Virginia shares an impact report of its ministry with older adults over the last three years.

Hope Partnership for Missional Transformation invites applications for the position of Minister of New Church Strategies.

NAPAD invites applications for the position of In terim Executive Pastor .

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) launches a new app.

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Limited Openings Remain for 2016-17 XPLOR Residency

We still have room for 2-3 NBA XPLOR Residents for the 2016-17 program year. If you know a young adult age 21-30 who may be interested in this transformative opportunity, please help us spread the word! The 2016-17 application has been re-opened for a limited time until the spots are filled.

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