OHIO PASTOR SPEAKS TONIGHT Tonight’s worship service speaker is Peter Kaltenbaugh, Jr., who has been pastor of the Hartville Church of the Brethren, Hartville, Ohio, since 1984. He held previous Brethren pastorates at Oakdale, Md., and at the Rummel congregation, Windber, Pa. Kaltenbaugh is a native of Johnstown, Pa., and was ordained to the ministry by the Tire Hill Church of the Brethren. After a brief career as an elementary school teacher, he received a master of divinity degree from Bethany Seminary in 1982. He has been a speaker and counselor for National Youth Conference and has held several district and denominational leadership positions, including Manchester College trustee. Kaltenbaugh speaks highly of his family, that consists of his wife, the former Janice Brougher, and two children, Apryle Elizabeth 21, and Lance Peter, 19. BRETHREN REPLENISH FOOD CENTER Brethren coming to Conference have brought canned food and diapers to contribute to Cincinnati food banks. On Monday, 1500 pounds of food were delivered to the Emergency Food Center on the city’s north side. The Center was most appreciative, as they were down to only a one day supply before the Brethren contributions arrived. The early supply of food was available largely due to a “can van” brought by the Manchester College community. The “Bring a Can to Conference” project is sponsored by the Association for the Arts in the Church of the Brethren (AACB) and contributions of canned food and disposable diapers are still being received at the AACB exhibit. HABITAT FOUNDER HERE TOMORROW Millard Fuller, co-founder of Habitat for Humanity, will speak tomorrow at a joint luncheon sponsored by The Andrew Center, Brethren Volunteer Service, Disaster Relief Services, and the General Board News Services. Following the luncheon he will take part in the dedication of the three Habitat houses that have been built in Cincinnati by volunteers during the last two weeks, including the one constructed by Brethren volunteers. SPEAKER CHANGE FOR NIGERIAN DINNER The Rev. Bitrus K. Tizhe, president of Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) was denied a visa by the US government and will not be the speaker for the Nigeria Partners Dinner, Saturday at 5. Instead, the Rev. Glenn Mitchell, pastor of the University Baptist and Brethren congregation, State College, Pa., will speak about his experiences during the past seven months as an exchange pastor in Nigeria. He also will comment about Nigerian-style evangelism. FOUNDATION ENABLERS HONORED The Brethren Benefit Trust (BBT), during their report to Conference tomorrow at 9:05 a.m., will recognize the members of the Annual Conference committee responsible for establishing the Brethren Foundation. The committee members, who served 1985-88, include Phillip C. Stone, JoAnne Valentine, Robert D. Cain, Jr., Joseph M. Mason; H. Christopher Peterson, and Stewart B. Kauffman. WIN FREE YEAR OF MESSENGER A free subscription to MESSENGER is given away each day for the winner of the daily quiz at the MESSENGER exhibit. Conferencegoers are invited to stop by the exhibit and try their hand at answering questions on people featured in the last year’s issues. COSTS OF COLLEGE TO BE DISCUSSED An Insight Session tomorrow night in Convention Center Room 265 will give senior high youth and their parents a chance to ask questions about the costs and entrance requirements for college. Under the topic, “A Consumer’s Approach to College Admissions and Financial Planning,” Brethren college representatives will speak to, “How can I afford a church-related college?” “How important are SAT/ACT scores?” “What should I ask when I make a college visit?” “What’s so special about Brethren colleges?” LIVE REPORT MUSICIAN NOTED Shawn Kirchner was also one of the musicians for the General Board’s Live Report presented to the Conference this morning. The other participants were listed in last night’s Journal. BLOOD DRIVE RESUMES TOMORROW The Conference Blood Drive was not held today since the Hoxworth Blood Center technicians were off for the national holiday. The Drive resumes tomorrow, noon-6:30, in Exhibit Hall C, and also at the same time Saturday. Yesterday, 98 pints were donated, 20 percent of this year’s goal. Donors can sign up at the Blood Drive Process area for prompt service. MULUKUKU WORKERS REUNION TONIGHT All those who worked in Mulukuku, Nicaragua, over the past several years, are invited to a reunion in Convention Center Room 266 following tonight’s Insight Session about the Association for the Arts and Global Women’s Project work in Nicaragua. The Insight Session is also in Room 266 at 9. Reunion participants will share memories and be updated on the work in Nicaragua. WIM RETREAT ATTENDERS SIGN QUILT Anyone who attended the quilting workshop at the 1995 Women in Ministry (WIM) retreat is asked to stop by the Association for the Arts exhibit and sign the “Fruits of the Spirit” wall hanging. REGISTRATIONS NEEDED FOR BOAT RIDE Young adults who plan to take the riverboat cruise tomorrow night but have not as yet registered should see Stephanie Peters prior to tomorrow evening. Those who have registered should confirm their ride to the boat. FOOD LOADING TIME CHANGED Those young adults who plan to help load the truck with the canned foods and diapers tomorrow are asked to meet at 10 a.m. instead of 3 p.m. as originally announced. The group is to meet by the Art for Hunger exhibit in Exhibit Hall C. INSIGHT SESSION HAS DUAL FOCI Tomorrow night’s Insight Session # 8, entitled “Continuing the Work of Jesus...at Work,” has two foci, one of which is not listed in the Conference booklet. In addition to exploring the mission and potential of the Brethren Business Network (BBN), author and consultant David Young will speak on “Servant Leadership, a Movement in the Business Community That Speaks to BBN’s Mission.” The session will be held in Convention Center Room 204. CELEBRATE JOHN KLINE’S BIRTHDAY The 200th birthday of Elder John Kline will be observed at the Linville Creek Church of the Brethren, Broadway, Va., next year. The two-day event will be June 14-15 and will feature tours of the John Kline home, heritage exhibits and demonstrations, a Tunker House tour, and a dinner theater on the life and ministry of John Kline, the itinerate Brethren preacher. Brochures with complete information and a map to Broadway are available at the following Conference exhibits: the Information Table, Brethren Press, Brethren Encyclopedia, Bridgewater College, Fellowship of Brethren Genealogists, and On Earth Peace Assembly. REGISTRATIONS TOP FOUR THOUSAND Registrations for this 210th Annual Conference reached 4,057 by 6 p.m. last evening. The total included a revised figure of 897 delegates. Last evening’s worship attendance was 3,639, and the offering was $6,883.35. KOINONIA BUMPER STICKER OFFERED Everyone is invited to pick up a free Urban Ministry bumper sticker — “Koinonia - Creating Community” — at the Urban Ministry exhibit. BBT RETIREE DINNER SATURDAY The Brethren Benefit Trust (BBT) Retiree Dinner is Saturday, 4:30 p.m., in Convention Center Room 212, not yesterday as previously reported in the Journal. FETAL TISSUE USE DATA TO BE SHARED Conferencegoers will have opportunity tomorrow to learn the state of fetal tissue use in research and treatment, hear various arguments in favor of and opposed to fetal tissue use, and how changes in law and medicine are affecting the availability of sufficient quantities and quality of fetal tissue. The informational meeting will take place at 12:30 p.m. in Convention Center Room 244, and will be conducted by members of the Annual Conference Study Committee on Human Genetic Engineering and Fetal Tissue Use. The committee issued the following statement regarding the importance of the informational gathering: The use of human fetal tissue holds forth promise for the effective treatment of Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, spinal cord injuries, leukemia, and several other conditions. At the present time, however, elective abortions are the only adequate and reliable source of human fetal tissue for medical use. In 1993 Annual Conference passed a resolution strongly supporting organ and tissue donation in general, without specifically addressing the issue of fetal tissue. On the other hand, the 1984 Statement on Abortion states clearly, “The Church of the Brethren opposes abortion because the rejection of unborn children violates the love by which God creates and nurtures human life.” Some ethicists believe that under the present circumstances it is possible to reconcile opposition to abortion with the use of fetal tissue to alleviate suffering. Others disagree. The committee is eager for dialog with members of the church on this issue. They also ask for the prayerful support of the denomination as they seek the right direction. The members of the study committee on Human Genetic Engineering and Fetal Tissue Use are James Benedict, Chair; Kathy Long; and Dennis Overman. MORE BOOK SIGNINGS TOMORROW Four authors are scheduled to sign their books tomorrow, 1:00- 2:00 p.m., at the Brethren Press Bookstore exhibit. Authors and books are: Christina Bucher, Biblical Images for God; Frank Ramirez, The Gospel of Mark; Harriet Finney, A Spirituality of Compassion; and Susan Hoover, Faith the Cow. Tomorrow the Brethren Press Bookstore is giving a free copy of The Old Brethren by Jim Lehman with every purchase. And those with an interest in Brethren history can place an advance order for Fruit of the Vine: A History of the Brethren, 1708-1995, by Donald Durnbaugh, which is scheduled to be published this fall. All prepaid orders will not be charged shipping and handling. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS INVITED Applications for the Wilbur Brumbaugh Scholarship, worth about $150, are still being accepted. This year the scholarship will pay for the winner to attend the “Make a Joyful Noise” workshop at Bethany Seminary, August 2-4. Anyone interested in applying, or who would like additional information, can stop by the Association for the Arts exhibit.