In Concert Supporting the World Friendship Center in Hiroshima, Japan - Mike Stern and Bill Jolliff BrethrenVoices 2022-01-24 | This is the 200th edition of during the past, nearly, 17 years. Mike Stern and Bill Jolliff were featured performers of a concert in support of the World Friendship Center, Hiroshima, Japan.In August of 1965, the center was founded and dedicated by a Quaker, Barbara Reynolds, as a place for building friendships, one at a time, promoting peace in the world without nuclear weapons.Bill Jolliff is a frequent featured performer at the Annual Song & Story Fest preceding the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference. Bill Jolliff shares songs that he has written as well as, 'There's Sunshine in My Soul, Today,' by Maria Good, written in 1888. Bill indicated that he could identify with this song, being a professor of English at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. He teaches American Literature, Poetry Writing and Literary Criticism. Bill uses these gifts in the creation of songs, with many, translated by the banjo.Mike Stern was featured in the January 2022 Brethren Voices. His song, "As If the Flowers Knew", provides the musical introduction to this program with video provided by Brent Carlson of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima, Japan. Mike spent many years as a Family Nurse Practitioner and recently has been working on creating a couple of song books for his creations. Mike is known for his songs of peace, justice, wonder, compassion, and love. This program is hosted by Producer and Editor, Ed Groff.TAGS: World Friendship Center, Hiroshima, Japan; Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park; Barbara Reynolds; Brethren Volunteer Service; George Fox University; Mike Stern; Bill Jolliff; Peace; Nuclear Free World; Songs of Peace, Justice, Compassion and Love; "There's Sunshine in My Soul, Today."
BRETHREN VOICES SHARES THE LIFE STORIES OF MIKE STERN, SINGER,SONG WRITER AND COMPOSER BrethrenVoices 2023-12-21 | Michael Stern is a Brethren singer, songwriter who has written 2 songbooks of original music. He has recorded thirteen albums & several singles. Mike is regularly featured as an artist at the annual Brethren Song & Story Fest. He served in Dayton, Ohio as a Brethren Volunteer Service worker and during the war in Viet Nam was a draft resistor and ordered to perform alternative service in Dayton, Ohio with an inner city Head Start school for children.Mike has traveled extensively while singing and working for peace and justice, including trips to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, the sites of atomic bombing of World War II. He has traveled to do rebuilding and singing trips to Malawi and Zimbabwe for a Habitat for Humanity. Following an earthquake in El Salvador, Mike volunteered for disaster relief.TAGS: Mike Stern, Native of Washington, Composer, Singer, Song Writer, Alternative Service Worker, Vietnam War Resistor, Disaster Service Worker, Registered Male Nurse, Children's Music,
Brethren Voices Features: Chelsea Goss Skillen - Director of Brethren Volunteer Service BrethrenVoices 2023-12-09 | Chelsea Goss Skillen became the new director of Brethren Volunteer Service in 2022. Since the beginning of BVS in 1948, there have been 12 BVS Directors starting with Ora Huston from 1948-1959. Chelsea has served on two occasions with BVS, with projects serving with On Earth Peace as well as serving as a staff member of BVS. The second term took her on a cross-country bike trip promoting peace and volunteer service through BVS. Chelsea shares about that bike trip and her extensive history with the Church of the Brethren. "Brethren Voices" met with Chelsea as she conducted the orientation of the 334th BVS Unit at Camp Koinonia, near Cle Elum, Washington. Brent Carlson hosts program #222 of "Brethren Voices," which had its beginning, nearly 19 years ago.Since 1948, BVS'ers have provided hospitality for families of people in prison, served in local soup kitchens and homeless shelters, built houses for those without shelter, and walked in solidarity with sisters and brothers living with mental illness. Serving one another in our most basic needs for food and shelter and companionship is one way that BVS'ers discover our interconnectedness. Volunteers learn to live lightly on the earth, consuming less and re-using more. BVS'ers serve across the world with organizations dedicated to reducing pollution, fighting global warming, introducing responsible agricultural practices, planting trees, and reducing fuel consumption. Whether it is living simply and using our portion of the earth's resources responsibly or working with people committed to changing the ways we relate to the earth, BVS takes caring for Creation seriously. TAGS: Brethren Volunteer Service, Service Opportunities in Europe, Cross-Country Bike Trip, Caring For the Earth, Simple Living, Reducing Pollution, Service Opportunities in the USA,
Making a Difference - 75 Years of Brethren Volunteer Service BrethrenVoices 2023-10-30 | Brethren Volunteer Service had its beginnings in 1948, not long after the ending of World War II. It was the youth of the Church of the Brethren who made a proposal to its Annual Conference, held in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to create a volunteer service program that would provide opportunities for youth, to help make a difference in the world. It was something that happened, perhaps like nothing else in the church, as it was adopted unanimously, without any opposition. Just two months later, BVS was established, with the first volunteers beginning their service.Chelsea Goss Skillen , the Director of BVS serves as the host of this editon of "Brethren Voices." The program features the BVS Orientation Unit #334, held at Camp Koinonia, in Cle Elum, Washington. Having experienced BVS on two occasions, the new director discusses the orientation of volunteers that came from the United States, Canada and Germany.Brethren Historian, Jim Lehman, shares the story, "The Beginnings of BVS," which provides a reflection of the event that led to the creation of Brethren Volunteer Service.Today, BVS is a full-time volunteer program that places adult volunteers in projects in the United States and some locations around the world. Volunteers share their time and talents to work at issues that are greater than themselves, advocating for justice, working for peace, serving human need, and caring for the Creation. BVS provides the opportunity to make a positive impact in communities around the globe and the ability to gain real-world experience that develops professional and relational skills.Music provided with permission features Mike Stern performing "River of Peace" and "We Can Make a Difference."TAGS: Volunteer Service Opportunities, International Volunteer Opportunities, Working for Peace, Justice, Care of the Environment, BVS Orientation, Real World Experiences, Conflict Resolution, Brethren Volunteer Service.
Taking Care of Our Mother Earth BrethrenVoices 2023-09-28 | The New Community Project had its beginnings 20 years-ago, with the idea of "Bringing Change to a World, Seeking Change." NCP continues to be a small non-profit with a big goal of changing the world. For many, change has happened, one person at a time.In the first, of a two part-series, David Radcliff, Director of the New Community Project, shared that the relationships made with partner organizations are the thing that makes change possible. "We only provide the wind to their sails and act as the resource for the recipients." - David Radcliff'Brethren Voices' host, Brent Carlson meets with David Radcliff for a second program, concerning the future of this planet. 'Earth Care' is a focus of NCP and daily news reports of record heat, indicate trouble for "Our Mother Earth" and its inhabitants.- Record heat in Phoenix, Arizona hit 54 days of 110 degrees.- 101-degree water temperature was recorded in Florida coastal waters- Record flooding was recorded in the United States and numerous parts of the world, with 11,000 people being killed in Libya flooding- Reports of the Atlantic Ocean current, going dormant, are concerns that are discussed by David Radcliff.- Mike Stern, again, provides his own music for the introduction of this program, as well as the song, "One World," for a music video, to the photos of NCP and David Radcliff.TAGS: Native Gwich'n, Saving "Mother Earth," Warming Planet, Native Dine, New Community Project Learning Tours, World-Wide Partnerships,
03m59s PSA One World - Music Video BrethrenVoices 2023-09-28 | One World - Music Video"One World," featuring the music of Mike Stern which he wrote and performed and uses the photos of David Radcliff, Director of the New Community Project, with Ed Groff's video of ocean scenes which are mentioned in Mike's song.
BRINGING LIFE TO A WORLD SEEKING CHANGE BrethrenVoices 2023-08-22 | The New Community Project had its beginnings in the year, 2003, 20 years ago with the idea of “Bringing Change to a World, Seeking Change.” NCP continues to be a small non-profit with a big goal of changing the world. For many, change has happened, one person at a time. In this first of a two part series, David Radcliff, Director of the New Community Project, shares that the relationships made with partner organizations are the thing that makes change possible. “We only provide the wind to their sails and act as the resource for the recipients.”Over the past 20 years, that has meant that girls, through the Give A Girl a Chance Fund, have been able to attend secondary schools for higher educational opportunities. GAGAC funds bicycles, to enable many girls to get a bicycle, as a way of helping them get to schools, located 6-7 miles from home.The fund can also provide basic needs to help girls attend school. Radcliff states, “It is so important to educate girls, for their self esteem, to succeed in life, for better jobs, and for their community. Education is so important. It helps girls have greater income opportunities, preventing them from being a victim of sex trafficking, which occurs in many countries.”--TAGS: New Community Project, Learning Tours, Girls Education, Arctic Village, Alaska;South Sudan, Nepal, Human Trafficking Prevention, Microloans, Bicycles For Education,--
SHARING HOSPICE: OPTIMIZING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE TERMINALLY ill BrethrenVoices 2023-07-29 | Combines Part 1 and Part 2 into a 58 minute show.The “Brethren Voices” of March 2023 featured , “It All Started . . . With an Idea,” the story of Dan West and the idea known as “Heifer Project.” His efforts assisted the survivors of war-torn-Europe with livestock, to revitalize the agricultural needs of Europe, following World War II.With this edition of “Brethren Voices,” we welcome Barbara West, Dan’s granddaughter, to tell her story of serving as a “Hospice Nurse” for 27 years, with individuals who are experiencing a terminal illness.Hospice care is a type of health care that focuses on the palliation of a terminally ill patient's pain and symptoms, attending to their emotional and spiritual needs. Hospice care prioritizes comfort and quality of life by reducing pain and suffering. It provides an alternative to therapies focused on life-prolonging measures that may be arduous, likely to cause more symptoms, or are not aligned with a person's goals.Barbara West has served as a Hospice Nurse in California and Oregon and shares her experiences as well as some of the stories of those that she has served.In this culture, death is rarely discussed, but, Barbara West, shares that death can be compared to "taking off a tight shoe." In this life we have struggles in so many areas. When we finally come to the moment of death, it's just about "ease."Barbara shares her experiences with children who are dealing with a terminal illness. "Often, it is most difficult for the parents and relatives of the child who is dying." Barbara states, "Generally, the hospice patients, themselves, tend to have less issues with death than the people around them who are having trouble, letting them go."Hospice care prioritizes comfort and quality of life by reducing pain and suffering. It provides an alternative to therapies focused on life-prolonging measures that may be arduous, likely to cause more symptoms, and possibly, not be aligned with a person's goals.Barbara West shares that the hospice team approach provides support not only for the patients, but often for those providing care.--TAGS: Palliation, Terminally ill, Quality Care, Hospice Care, Team Care For The Terminally ill, Death Experiences, Children's Experiences With Terminal Illness, "Death Is Like Taking Off A Tight Shoe," Terminal Illness Experiences.--
Part 2 - SHARING HOSPICE: OPTIMIZING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE TERMINALLY ill BrethrenVoices 2023-07-28 | Part 2 - SHARING HOSPICE: "OPTIMIZING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE TERMINALLY illWith: Barbara West; Host: Brent CarlsonIn this culture, death is rarely discussed, but, Barbara West, Hospice Nurse of 27 years, shares that death can be compared to “taking off a tight shoe.” In this life we have struggles in so many areas. When we finally come to the moment of death, it’s just about “ease.”Brethren Voices,” welcomes back Barbara West, for “Part 2” of “Optimizing the Quality of Life for the Terminally Ill.” In this program, Barbara shares her experiences with children who are dealing with a terminal illness. “Often, it is most difficult for the parents and relatives of the child who is dying." Barbara states, “Generally, the hospice patients, themselves, tend to have less issues with death than the people around them who are having trouble, letting them go.”Hospice care prioritizes comfort and quality of life by reducing pain and suffering. It provides an alternative to therapies focused on life-prolonging measures that may be arduous, likely to cause more symptoms, and possibly, not be aligned with a person's goals.Barbara West shares that the hospice team approach provides support not only for the patients, but often for those providing care.With 27 years of experience in California and Oregon, Barbara shares some of the stories of those, that she has served, including patients from various cultures and age groups.--TAGS: Palliation, Terminally ill, Quality Care, Hospice Care, Team Care For The Terminally ill, Death Experiences, Children's Experiences With Terminal Illness, "Death Is Like Taking Off A Tight Shoe," Terminal Illness Experiences.
Part 1 - SHARING HOSPICE: OPTIMIZING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE TERMINALLY ill BrethrenVoices 2023-07-06 | The “Brethren Voices” of March 2023 featured , “It All Started . . . With an Idea,” the story of Dan West and the idea known as “Heifer Project.” His efforts assisted the survivors of war-torn-Europe with livestock, to revitalize the agricultural needs of Europe, following World War II. With this edition of “Brethren Voices,” we welcome Barbara West, Dan’s granddaughter, to tell her story of serving as a “Hospice Nurse” for 27 years, with individuals who are experiencing a terminal illness. Hospice care is a type of health care that focuses on the palliation of a terminally ill patient's pain and symptoms, attending to their emotional and spiritual needs. Hospice care prioritizes comfort and quality of life by reducing pain and suffering. It provides an alternative to therapies focused on life-prolonging measures that may be arduous, likely to cause more symptoms, or are not aligned with a person's goals.Barbara West has served as a Hospice Nurse in California and Oregon and shares her experiences as well as some of the stories of those that she has served.Brent Carlson hosts this, the 217th edition of “Brethren Voices.” This program serves as part 1, of a 2-part, mini-series with Barbara West, “Optimizing the Quality of Life for the Terminally ill”--TAGS: Palliation, Terminally ill, Quality Care, Hospice Care, Team Care For The Terminally ill, Death Experiences,--
Celebrate Creation - A Day in the Life of a Humpback Whale - Maui, Hawaii BrethrenVoices 2023-05-26 | "A Day . . .In the Life of a Humpback Whale," - Maui, HawaiiThe Hawaiian Islands consist of 123 islands, extending 1,500 miles. Eight are major volcanic islands in the North Pacific Ocean. The Islands sit on the Pacific Plate and are the exposed peaks of a great undersea mountain range known as the Hawaiian- Emperor Seamount Range. They formed over millions of years, by volcanic activity over a hotspot in the Earth’s mantle. For many Hawaiians, the islands are known as “paradise.” For that reason, nearly 10 million people will visit Hawaii this year. They aren’t the only visitors. We’re bring you the story of the Humpback Whales that migrate over 3,000 miles to give birth to their young each year. With the help of Emma Nelson, naturalist and captain for Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel of Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, we’ll share some of the story of these magnificent giants. Many years ago, Lahaina, Hawaii was a town, once filled with whale hunters, but fortunately, today folks enjoy seeing the humpbacks up close and personal. Hold onto your hat for a day with the humpbacks. Maui’s own, Anthony Pfluke provides the theme music with his own creations, “Waves” and “Mo’okiha O Pi’ilani,” written about the 62-foot wa’a kaulua, a large, double-hull transoceanic voyaging canoe of Maui. It was constructed over 18 years, by Hui O Wa’a Kaulua with the help of thousands of volunteers from around the world.
Let Your Little Light Shine - The Production Story of Brethren Voices BrethrenVoices 2023-04-29 | “You are the light of the world. . . . . . . . .A city built on a hillside cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under a bushel basket, but it is placed on a lamp stand for all to see.” That’s the story in Matthew and what led to this community television program of “Brethren Voices.”When Portland Peace Church of the Brethren discovered a unique way of letting their neighbors know who they were, they really, never imagined that they would be sharing that “voice” with countless communities around the country. As of April 28, 2023, there are 682 subscribers who are notified each month by WWW.Youtube.com/Brethrenvoices of the newest edition of “Brethren Voices.” “Brethren Voices” programs have been downloaded 1,436 times by over 80 stations around the country. This edition features memorable moments of the program. It is hosted by BVS’er Billy Harness, featuring interviews with the “host” of “Brethren Voices,” Brent Carlson, as well as the producer and editor, Ed Groff. “Brethren Voices” will soon be completing 18 years of monthly programs, with this edition, being number 215. --TAGS: TV Production, Community Outreach, Story Telling, Education and Training, Imagination, Dedication.--This show is also available for local public TV stations to broadcast.Phone your local public TV station (LPTV) to request they broadcast this film to your local community. Your station can download the film in TV broadcast format, HD or SD, from www.PEGMedia.org . This film is available for broadcast from any LPTV station in the country - and world. Stations that use Telvue, DVDs or other media can contact us for instructions.--
Mike Stern Concert - World Friendship Center, Hiroshima, Japan - Golden Rule, Peace Boat BrethrenVoices 2023-03-12 | MIKE STERN IN CONCERT:SUPPORTING THE WORLD FRIENDSHIP CENTER, HIROSHIMA, JAPANFEATURING: THE GOLDEN RULE, PEACE BOATMichael Stern is a composer, folksinger and inspirational speaker who retired from a career in nursing and continues to provide creative leadership for professional conferences, retreats, worship services and children’s programs. He is a regular at the Church of the Brethren Song and Story Fest, which will be held in July 2023 for the 27th year. Michael’s songs draw inspiration from diverse, literary, historical, spiritual, and personal influences. They range from thought-provoking, to humorous, and from romantic, to spiritual.Mike’s song, “The Golden Rule” is featured and shares, The Golden Rule Project of Veterans For Peace, to advance Veterans For Peace and opposition to nuclear weapons and war.The original peace boat, the Golden Rule, set sail in 1958 to stop nuclear weapons tests in the Marshall Islands. The original boat was recovered and restored and is currently on tour, on a “Great Loop” route, from Kings Bay, Georgia, around Florida and up the Eastern US Coast, through the Great Lakes and down the Mississippi River, with many, many stops along the way. The reborn, Golden Rule, is sailing once more, to show that nuclear abolition is possible, and that bravery and tenacity can overcome militarism.Mike is known for involving other musicians in his concerts. Barbara West, Kathy Howell and Amy Warner shared the song, “Gentle Soldier of My Soul.” The song was written by Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer, who gave us special permission to share it, for this “Brethren Voices” program, hosted by Billy Harness.--Tags - Mike Stern Concert, Folksinger, Song Writer, Veterans For Peace Golden Rule Peace Boat, 1958 Nuclear Weapons Protest, VFP Golden Rule "Great Loop" Tour, Song - "Gentle Soldier of My Soul," World Friendship Center -Hiroshima - Japan--
It All Started . . . .With An Idea!!!! - Heifer Project and Heifer International BrethrenVoices 2023-02-23 | Dan West was a farmer from Indiana, as well as a leader in the Church of the Brethren. In 1937, Dan went to Spain and volunteered in a program, that combined the efforts of the Mennonites, Brethren and American Friends Service Committee, to assist the survivors of the Spanish Civil War. He developed a personal desire, to do as much for peace, as soldiers do in war. They gave out food and clothing to people in need and Dan saw first-hand, that giving people, food, was a short-term solution. As a farmer, he felt that providing them with animals, would provide a steady supply of nutritious food for an entire family. With a great deal of planning and inspired generosity, on the part of Brethren members and friends, the “Heifer Project” became a reality. The United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration endorsed Dan’s plan, to send livestock to war torn Europe. Following the Second World War, a group of young farmers volunteered to accompany the first shipments of livestock, into devastated communities of Europe, Asia and even behind the Iron Curtain.I n 1946, Greece became the first destination to receive a test shipment. These volunteers became known as the Seagoing Cowboys, as they cared for the animals, on these ocean-going trips. Seven-thousand Seagoing Cowboys made 360 journeys, during a period of nearly, 3 years. Today, what started as Heifer Project is now known as Heifer International which over the past 75 years has assisted 39-million people around the world, out of hunger.--Tags - Heifer Project, Heifer International, Church of the Brethren, United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation, Sustainability, Sea Going Cowboys, Hunger Relief, Dan West, East Africa Dairy Development, Ending Hunger--
SHAWN KIRCHNER - VOCALIST - SONGWRITER - PIANIST - COMPOSER BrethrenVoices 2023-01-22 | Shawn Kirchner is a songwriter, composer and has a performing career as a vocalist and pianist. He’s involved in the musical circles of Los Angeles. In May 2012, he was appointed, Swan Family Composer in Residence of the Los Angeles Master Chorale.As a tenor, he sings regularly with the Los Angeles Master Chorale, in performances with the Chorale and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, at Disney Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, in collaborations with the world’s leading conductors and composers.His choral compositions are performed throughout the United States and abroad in concert halls, churches, schools, on radio and television.Shawn’s involvement with the Church of the Brethren has been life-long, from playing piano as a child for the children’s choir in Iowa, to serving as pianist/organist for the La Verne Church of the Brethren.The list of his involvements in the church continues, including, Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren, the Young Adults Conference, National Youth Conferences, Song & Story Fests, Brethren Volunteer Service, University of La Verne, Manchester College. The list goes on!!!“Brethren Voices” interviewed Shawn for its program in July 2009 and we supplement that program with some of Shawn’s more recent performances. Brent Carlson hosts this edition of “Brethren Voices.”TAGS: Shawn Kirchner, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Composer, "I'll Be On My Way," by Shawn Kirchner, Hollywood Bowl Performer, Church of the Brethren Musician, Pianist, Songwriter, Tenor Vocalist, Choral Compositions,
Childrens Disaster Services - Part 2 BrethrenVoices 2022-12-17 | The December 2022 Edition of Brethren Voices” featured John Kinsel and his experiences with Children’s Disaster Services. Since 1980, when disaster strikes, Children’s Disaster Services has responded to meet the needs of children, by setting up childcare centers in shelter and disaster assistance centers, established by FEMA or the Red Cross. “Brethren Voices” meets with John Kinsel, a 40-year volunteer with CDS and member of the Beavercreek Church of the Brethren, located in Southern Ohio. In this second program with John, he shares the “Kit of Comfort” which is a “box of supplies,” (toys, games, art supplies, etc.) stuffed in a suitcase, made for easy travel by car or plane, to the disaster site. Upon arrival, and the opening of the childcare center, the “Kit of Comfort,” is, according to John Kinsel, an “instant child carecenter, in a box and you don’t even have to add water.” The kits are made by individuals or churches, for placement in locations across the country, where disasters historically occur. The kits are used in many different types of settings, ranging from an auditorium, gym, Sunday School classroom, below a set of stairs or in a parking lot.Kinsel states, “CDS establishes the child care centers, to create a space for children, as they are. Our volunteers are not there to teach children, act as counselors, or analyze children. We create a safe space for the children, offering an accepting relationship where the healing can begin to take place. This allows parents to begin planning and time to do preparations and planning, following the disaster, which has traumatized all family members.”TAGS: Disaster Childcare, Child Development, Kit of Comfort, Traumatized Children, Red Cross Support, Disaster Assistance, Volunteer Training, Brethren Service,--
CHILDRENS DISASTER SERVICES - REACHING OUT TO THE YOUNGEST BrethrenVoices 2022-11-18 | “Brethren Voices” shares what Brethren do and say as a matter of their faith. Since 1980, when disaster strikes, Children’s Disaster Services has responded to meet the needs of children, by setting up childcare centers in shelter and disaster assistance centers, across the nation. Specially trained volunteers respond to the needs of traumatized children by providing calm, safe places in the midst of the chaos. Unfortunately, there are many different types of natural disasters such as tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, wildfires, but also human-caused disasters.“Brethren Voices” meets with John Kinsel, a member of the Beavercreek Church of the Brethren of Southern Ohio, to share his stories about this unique ministry for children and their parents, who have survived disasters of all kinds.John Kinsel has served 40 years as a volunteer with Children’s Disaster Services, mostly as a trainer of volunteers. Kinsel received a B.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education, and worked as a pre-school teacher with Head Start for several years. His experience with children led him to getting a Masters Degree in Child Development and Family Function.This edition of “Brethren Voices” shares Kinsel’s experiences as a CDS volunteer, who assisted to provide child care for children, victimized, by the disaster on September 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center in New York City.TAGS: Disaster Childcare, Child Development, 9/11 Childcare, Traumatized Children, Red Cross Support, Disaster Assistance, Volunteer Training, Brethren Service.--This show is available for local public TV stations to broadcast. Phone your local public TV station (LPTV) to request they broadcast this film to your local community. Your station can download the film in TV broadcast format, HD or SD, from www.PEGMedia.org .This film is available for broadcast from any LPTV station in the country - and world. Stations that use Telvue, DVDs or other media can contact us for instructions.--
The Two Best Friends Complete Their Volunteer Service In America BrethrenVoices 2022-10-23 | The April 2022 edition of "Brethren Voices" featured the stories of Florian Wesseler and his best friend Johannes Stitz. The two young men from Germany provided service in Brethren Volunteer Service, at SnowCap Community Charities in Gresham, Oregon. A long-term SnowCap volunteer, Scott Bringhurst stated, "The last 7 months have been amazing at SnowCap, because we've had two young guys with a very positive attitude, with a willingness to work, really, hard. The volunteers following them have very big shoes to fill. These guys will be long remembered by SnowCap."Florian credits Johannes with the idea of doing a term of service, together. They applied to a German organization that works with volunteers and were referred to Brethren Volunteer Service. This eventually led them to SnowCap, which has received high recommendations from previous German volunteers.The two volunteers used their off time, to do traveling in the United States including trips to Los Angeles and San Francisco. A mid-term BVS conference took them to Chicago, and they made a side trip to New York, before returning to Portland.Both, Johannes and Florian enjoyed visits from their families while in the United States. While in Portland, both families had the opportunities to visit SnowCap and get a "good look" at some of the contributions that their sons were making in the Portland community. Prior to their return home to Germany, Florian and Johannes shared with "Brethren Voices," some of the highlights of their experience of serving in America.--TAGS: German Volunteer Service, Gap Year in Germany, Brethren Volunteer Service, SnowCap, Volunteer Work Opportunities, Emergency Food Resources--How To Broadcast This Show On Your Local Public TV StationThis show is available for local public TV stations to broadcast. Phone your local public TV station (LPTV) to request they broadcast this film to your local community. Your station can download the film in TV broadcast format, HD or SD, from www.PEGMedia.org . This film is available for broadcast from any LPTV station in the country - and world. Stations that use Telvue, DVDs or other media can contact us for instructions.--
Embracing One Another as Christ Embraces Us - 2022 Conference BrethrenVoices 2022-09-30 | The 2022 Church of the Brethren Annual Conference gathered for the first time in three years for the “Big Meeting” in Omaha, Nebraska. “Brethren Voices” featured John Jones, a delegate from the Pacific Northwest in its September 2022 edition. -- “We Kneel Together,” a song written by Scott Duffey, as a response to the kidnapping of the Chibok girls of Nigeria, was performed prior to each worship service. Scott Duffey stated, “The song was a prayer of solidarity with the Nigerian EYN Church.” The Church of the Brethren has a long history of over 100 years of involvement in Nigeria, providing numerous services including health care and medical services.Brent Carlson hosts this program, which features the sharing of David Sollenberger, Moderator of the 2022 Annual Conference. Pastor Belita Mitchell, Harrisburg First Church of the Brethren discusses the story of “Jesus and the Woman at the Well.” Tim McElwee, Moderator of the 2023 Annual Conference, shares a compelling message of the need to express our actions in “love.” Shawn Kirchner provides a wonderful musical selection on the pipe organ, to close the program.John Jones shares his feelings that this year’s conference, “really had the very strong, sincere desire, to discern the will of the Spirit and help us make wise decisions, together.” The conference returned to a busy business schedule after focusing on the “compelling vision” in 2021. Delegates accepted the concerns of a query from Southern Ohio and Kentucky District. The query asked, “How can we stand with People of Color, to offer sanctuary from violence and dismantle systems of oppression and racial inequity in our congregations, neighborhoods, and nation?” The query was adopted along with implementation through a two-year study/action process led by the district and On Earth Peace.TAGS: Church of the Brethren 2022 Annual Conference, Song: "We Kneel Together," Shawn Kirchner, On Earth Peace, "Love On Another."---
A Glimpse: The 2022 Church of the Brethren Annual Conference BrethrenVoices 2022-08-28 | The 2022 Church of the Brethren Annual Conference met, live, on the banks of the Missouri River in Omaha, Nebraska. It was the first gathering for the “Big Meeting” in three years due to the pandemic. Over 13-hundred attended the conference, including some who attended virtually. John Jones, a delegate from the Pacific Northwest shares his experience with “Brethren Voices” host, Brent Carlson.This program features music of Scott Duffey, and a challenge to the church body by Annual Conference Moderator, David Sollenberger. Cliff Kindy shares a life changing experience as a member of the Christian Peace Makers Team. When in danger, “an enemy” provided medical assistance to his group, following the start of the Iraq war.The Conference also returned to a busy business schedule after focusing on the compelling vision in 2021. Delegates accepted the concerns of a query from Southern Ohio and Kentucky District. The query asked, “How can we stand with People of Color, to offer sanctuary from violence and dismantle systems of oppression and racial inequity in our congregations, neighborhoods, and nation?” The query was adopted along with implementation through a two-year study/action process led by the district and On Earth Peace.In another business action, Jones shared that 77 percent of Church of the Brethren pastors are less than full time or less than fully compensated. A new “Integrated Annual Ministry Agreement and Revised Guidelines for Pastors’ Salaries and Benefits” and a “Revised Minimum Cash Salary Table for Pastors” was adopted as presented by the Pastoral Compensation and Benefits Advisory Committee. This creates a fairer and easier framework for calculating pastors’ pay and benefits.TAGS: Church of the Brethren Annual Conference, People of Color, Christian Peacemakers Team, Peace Studies,
Sharing Brethren Voices - Beginning The 18th Year BrethrenVoices 2022-07-31 | Portland Peace Church of the Brethren, for 17 years has produced the community television program, “Brethren Voices.” It has been a way for Brethren from all parts of the nation, to share their faith with others. In effect, it has become, “Jesus, In the Neighborhood” for so many communities around the country. The productions show what Brethren do and say, as a matter of their faith. Since its beginnings, programs have originated from 17 different states, Puerto Rico, Washington DC and 8 countries. Over the past 17 years, 12 Annual Conference Moderators have shared their life experiences in the Church of the Brethren. When the variety of the featured stories are reviewed, it's remarkable to see that the lives of Brethren reach out to so many across this planet, encompassing many aspects of life.This edition, number 206 of “Brethren Voices,” provides memorable moments of the 2021, virtual Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren. Moderator David Sollenberger provides a message, stating that there is a need in the church for both the conservative and progressive points of view. Pastor Richard Zapata, Santa Ana Principe De Paz Church tells the story of his first visit, fortunately, not his last, to Malibu Beach, California.“Brethren Voices” from it’s very first program, has attempted to share stories which keep us in touch with God’s Creation. With this program we share memorable stories of the Native Gwich’n, who are spiritually connected to the Porcupine Caribou herd. These animals make a long journey as the peaceful giant, Humpback Whales, featured in the Brethren Voices program of July 2021.Musical selections of Mike Stern, “As If The Flowers Knew” and Bill Jolliff, sharing Maria Good’s song, “There’s Sunshine in My Soul, Today,” are also featured.TAGS: Hiroshima, Malibu Beach, Sunshine, Santa Ana Principe De Paz Church, Wild Rivers Land Trusts, Old Growth Forests, Native Gwich'n, Peace Witness,
March For Our Lives - 2022 BrethrenVoices 2022-07-02 | In 2018, - March For Our Lives - was the organization created by the survivors of the horrific shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. The goal of the organization was, 'Not One More'. No more school shooting-drills and no more burying loved ones was a big goal.It's now 2022 and everywhere we look, gun violence is decimating our families and communities. Mass shootings are happening everywhere we live, in shopping malls, concerts, schools, places of worship, at the workplace. According to the statistics, in 2021, over 44-thousand people died in America from gun violence. That amounts to a number, greater than 120 Americans, every, single, day. Recently, March For Our Lives, rallies were held at over 450 locations in the United States and worldwide. - Brethren Voices - joined with participants at one of the March For Our Lives rallies, to listen to the concerns and fears of adults and children of all ages. We found that children carry their fears with them to school each day. Students have practiced lock-down-drills in case a shooter would come to their school. Some parents of toddlers are fearful of the day when their children become school age. Many folks were attending because they just, simply want, common-sense-gun laws.'Brethren Voices' host, Brent Carson listens to the concerns of students, teachers, concerned parents, grandparents and folks who have had 'Enough', gun-violence in this country.TAGS: Gun Violence, March For Our Lives, Active School Shooting Drills, Common-Sense-Gun Laws,
A Voice for Peace and A Plea for More Love & Acceptance BrethrenVoices 2022-05-30 | Based on peaceful action, plain and compassionate living and a shared search for truth, a small group of five men and three women came together in 1708. The place, Schwarzenau, Germany. They committed to living that faith in community. The group, called themselves, 'brethren.' These men and women believed that Jesus had intended for his followers a different kind of life - one based on peaceful action, plain and compassionate living, and a shared search for truth.That event happened 314-years-ago, but there have been many Brethren, down through the many years, that have had the same devotion to living out their faith, peacefully, simply and together. Some Brethren who come to mind include John Kline, a Brethren pastor who attempted to minister to families on both sides of the Mason Dixon Line, during the Civil War. Others include M.R. Zigler, Dan West, Anna Mow, Mary Blocher Smeltzer, Chuck Boyer and the list goes on, down through the history of the Brethren, to the present day.With this program, we remember Chuck Boyer who we interviewed back in 2010. He is no longer with us, as he passed away, shortly, after our interview. His message of advocating peace and justice for all people is as prophetic today, as it was 12 years ago.--TAGS: Church of the Brethren, Peace Witness, Brethren Mennonite Council for LGBT Interest, Gay Rights, Supportive Community Network, Chuck Boyer, La Verne Church of the Brethren, Homosexuality, Voices for Peace,
Volunteers Are The Engine That Makes Things Happen BrethrenVoices 2022-04-27 | In the mid 1960's, the basic life needs of many in East Multnomah County were not being met by any agency or organization. For those in need, when the cupboards were bare, many would make trips to area churches, in an attempt to find food. Because of their faith, 27 area churches, including Peace Church of the Brethren, stepped in to help make a difference for so many residents. On January 16, 1967, Suburban Neighborhoods Operation Witness Community Action Program was born. Today, it is known as SnowCap.Originally, three centers were set up, but in 1968, the three centers were merged and headquartered at Savage Memorial Presbyterian Church, near David Douglas High School. The basement facility at Savage Memorial was quite small and they soon outgrew the space.'Brethren Voices' met with SnowCap's Executive Director, Kirsten Wageman, who shares the rest of the story. She states, "Volunteers are the engine behind everything that SnowCap does."This edition of 'Brethren voices,' shares the dedication of its volunteers who range from school age to many years older. "Whether it's sorting clothing, assisting with grocery boxing or processing celery, there's a job for you and all are welcome," states Kirsten Wageman.--
Two Best Friends - Filling the Gap With Brethren Volunteer Service BrethrenVoices 2022-04-05 | A Story of Florian and Johannes. “It all started in Gutersloh, North-Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, when I was 6 years old,” stated Florian. It’s a story of Florian and his best friend Johannes. The two young men are currently, serving in Brethren Volunteer Service at SnowCap Community Charities in Gresham, Oregon, helping those who are in need, of emergency food assistance.Florian, age 18, has a younger brother, Felix and their parents are Guido and Miriam Wesseler. His father works for a large company as a manager and his mother works for German Customs.Johannes, 19, lived with his parents Andre’ and Silke Stitz. His father is a social worker for children and teenagers and mother works as a geriatric nurse and counselor for seniors. Johannes also has a younger brother, Luca, who hopes to do volunteer service after high school, with an interest in serving disabled persons.In 2002, Florian was born in Bielefeld, which is known for its university and famous for its traditional festivals. The family moved to Gutersloh in 2003 and at the age of 6 and 7, Florian and Johannes met on the soccer field and became teammates. Both having the love of soccer, led them to becoming, “really good friends.” “We did confirmation together at our home church. After that we volunteered together as staff members for a Confirmation Camp in Berlin, for the youth of the community. We served as counselors for the young confirmands, providing lessons and recreation. It was also the time when we really became close friends. - Florian“It’s quite common in Germany to do a ‘gap year,’ following high school graduation and the beginning of college. This was first discussed in the 10th grade of my English class. It allows students to gain experiences before entering college, Florian said. “Both of us didn’t want to start college right after high school, as we were uncertain about what to do after graduation,” Johannes said. “Florian credits Johannes with the idea of doing a term of service, together. What an amazing idea!” We applied to German organizations that work with volunteers and were referred to Brethren Volunteer Service. This eventually led us to SnowCap, which received high recommendations from previous volunteers.Recently heard, “This isn’t work.” It’s what happens when two “Best Friends” work together for others.TAGS: German Volunteers to the USA, Volunteer Service Abroad, Food Pantries, Volunteering During the 'Gap Year,' Brethren Volunteer Service, SnowCap Community Charities.
BV 22-03 - World Citizen Connections - New Community Project - Change For A World, Seeking Change BrethrenVoices 2022-03-02 | New Community Project began nearly 20 years ago and today its website is stretched from Myanmar to Arctic Village, Alaska, home of the Native Gwich’in, through such places as New Mexico and the lands of the Native Dine,’ to the Ecuadorian Amazon and the Siona people. NCP works with local groups in the Dominican Republic to foster sustainable development in mountain communities. In South Sudan, the South Sudan Council of Churches and the Girlchild Education and Development Association are key program partners in Narus and Nimule, coordinating grants for girl’s education and women’s development. They serve as host for NCP Learning Tours.In Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, NCP has partners who support girl’s education, tailoring and microloan programs for women as well as reforestation. A fundamental aspect of NCP is its Learning Tours to these areas, to build relationships with native peoples as well as educational opportunities for tour participants.The Tropical Conservation Center in Nigeria partners with NCP to restore mangrove forests in the Niger Delta. This involvement also promotes the use of wood-conserving stoves and the development of alternative income sources to stem deforestation.Brethren Voices, Host, Brent Carlson interviews David Radcliff, Director of NCP about the most recent involvements of this nonprofit organization, began by Brethren. Radcliff states that the success of NCP has resulted because of the relationships that have been built through trust, over the years.--TAGS: Native Dine'; New Community Project; Experiential Learning; Sustainable Living Centers; Climate Change; Million Tree Campaign; Girls Education; Learning Tours; Microloans; Oil Fracking; Caring For The Earth;
PSA 03m59s - Theres Sunshine in My Soul, Today - Bill Jolliff - BV 22-02-243 BrethrenVoices 2022-03-02 | Bill Jolliff performs a song written by Maria Good called "Sunshine In My Soul, Today" in support of the World Friendship Center, Hiroshima, Japan. In August of 1965, the center was founded and dedicated by a Quaker, Barbara Reynolds, as a place for building friendships, one at a time, promoting peace in the world without nuclear weapons.Bill Jolliff is a frequent featured performer at the Annual Song & Story Fest preceding the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference. Bill Jolliff shares songs that he has written as well as, 'There's Sunshine in My Soul, Today,' by Maria Good, written in 1888. Bill indicated that he could identify with this song, being a professor of English at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. He teaches American Literature, Poetry Writing and Literary Criticism. Bill uses these gifts in the creation of songs, with many, translated by the banjo.This PSA was made from a 28 minute show.View the full show here: youtu.be/VoDF1eqRRtk--Tags: World Friendship Center, Hiroshima, Japan; Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park; Barbara Reynolds; Brethren Volunteer Service; George Fox University; Mike Stern; Bill Jolliff; Peace; Nuclear Free World; Songs of Peace, Justice, Compassion and Love; "There's Sunshine in My Soul, Today."--Show LinksPSA 03m59s - There's Sunshine in My Soul, Today - Bill Jolliff - BV 22-02-243YouTubeyoutu.be/AOzbsiSYGlgRun Time: 03:58;14View Original ShowIn Concert Supporting the World Friendship Center in Hiroshima, Japan - Mike Stern and Bill Jolliffyoutu.be/VoDF1eqRRtk28m25s-- Also, this show is available for local public TV stations to broadcast.Phone your local public TV station (LPTV) to request they broadcast this film to your local community. Your station can download the film in TV broadcast format, HD or SD, from www.PEGMedia.org . This film is available for broadcast from any LPTV station in the country - and world. Stations that use Telvue, DVDs or other media can contact us for instructions.-- Website & LinksWebsite: brethren.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchoftheb...Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/ChoftheBrethrenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Brethren...--
PSA 05m24s - Theres Sunshine in My Soul, Today - Bill Jolliff - BV 22-02-242 BrethrenVoices 2022-03-02 | Bill Jolliff performs a song written by Maria Good called "Sunshine In My Soul, Today" in support of the World Friendship Center, Hiroshima, Japan. In August of 1965, the center was founded and dedicated by a Quaker, Barbara Reynolds, as a place for building friendships, one at a time, promoting peace in the world without nuclear weapons.Bill Jolliff is a frequent featured performer at the Annual Song & Story Fest preceding the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference. Bill Jolliff shares songs that he has written as well as, 'There's Sunshine in My Soul, Today,' by Maria Good, written in 1888. Bill indicated that he could identify with this song, being a professor of English at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. He teaches American Literature, Poetry Writing and Literary Criticism. Bill uses these gifts in the creation of songs, with many, translated by the banjo.This PSA was made from a 28 minute show.View the full show here: youtu.be/VoDF1eqRRtk--Tags: World Friendship Center, Hiroshima, Japan; Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park; Barbara Reynolds; Brethren Volunteer Service; George Fox University; Mike Stern; Bill Jolliff; Peace; Nuclear Free World; Songs of Peace, Justice, Compassion and Love; "There's Sunshine in My Soul, Today."--Show LinksPSA 05m24s - There's Sunshine in My Soul, Today - Bill Jolliff - BV 22-02-242YouTubeyoutu.be/HrOx50Oy8ZoRun Time: 05:24;15View Original ShowIn Concert Supporting the World Friendship Center in Hiroshima, Japan - Mike Stern and Bill Jolliffyoutu.be/VoDF1eqRRtk28m25s-- Also, this show is available for local public TV stations to broadcast.Phone your local public TV station (LPTV) to request they broadcast this film to your local community. Your station can download the film in TV broadcast format, HD or SD, from www.PEGMedia.org . This film is available for broadcast from any LPTV station in the country - and world. Stations that use Telvue, DVDs or other media can contact us for instructions.-- Website & LinksWebsite: brethren.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchoftheb...Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/ChoftheBrethrenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Brethren...
As If The Flowers Knew BrethrenVoices 2022-01-20 | Mike Stern and Bill Jolliff were featured performers of a concert in support of the World Friendship Center, Hiroshima, Japan. This concert is featured in the February 2022 edition of Brethren Voices.The World Friendship Center was founded and dedicated by a Quaker, Barbara Reynolds in August 1965. It continues as a center for building friendships and promoting peace in a world without nuclear weapons. Dr. Tomin Harada, a Hiroshima surgeon who was the first honorary chairman of WFC called Barbara, "Kashin," or "Hearing from Flowers." The term "Kashin" is associated with someone who sows seeds, but lets others enjoy the results of his/her deeds.Mike Stern's song, "As If the Flowers Knew," is joined with the scenes of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, to make a music video. The "flowers of the day" are the youth who learn of the tragedies of war and are transformed into peacemakers, who bloom for the next generation.This music video, "As If the Flowers Knew," introduces the February 2022 edition of "Brethren Voices.TAGS: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, World Friendship Center, Peace Makers, Barbara Reynolds, Hibakushas, Survivors of the Atomic Blasts, Mike Stern,
Mike Stern Shares Songs of Peace, Love and Beauty BrethrenVoices 2021-12-31 | "Brethren Voices" features Mike Stern, in concert, performing songs from his album and song book, "Stand Up!." Mike is a Seattle folksinger, songwriter, and resource leader with roots in the farms and apple orchards of rural, Ellisforde, Washington. He recently retired from a long career as a Family Nurse Practitioner and research clinician, focused on vaccine development for preventable diseases.Mike credits his mother for creating his interest in music. As a child she would sing lullabies for him. This has led him to singing to many groups of all ages for many years. He has traveled extensively while singing and working for peace and justice. Mike's music evokes feelings of passion, joy, and wonder of the beauty of creation and human diversity. Folks in the Church of the Brethren, know him well, as a regular at the annual Song & Story Fest held prior to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference. In 1973, Mike served in Brethren Volunteer Service for a Head Start Program in Dayton, Ohio. This "Brethren Voices" program features some of Mike's creations, performed at a benefit for the World Friendship Center of Hiroshima, Japan. Bill Jolliff, also a frequent performer at the Song & Story Fest, provides accompaniment on guitar and banjo.TAGS: Songs With a Message; Oregon Coast; Columbia River Gorge; Songwriter; Folksinger; Peace & Justice; Brethren Song & Story Fest; "Stand Up," - song book of sheet music;
Love is not what you say. - But what you do. BrethrenVoices 2021-11-22 | - An Alternative Gift Christmas - For those who really need some assistance - Love is not what you say . . . . But what you do. -- For the Brethren, it's why many are involved annually, in Brethren Disaster Ministries and Children's Disaster Services. As in past years, "Brethren Voices" has featured, "Alternative Gift Giving Suggestions," for the individuals, on your Christmas list, who already have all the "stuff" they need. Brethren Voices Host Brent Carlson recommends a financial gift to Brethren Disaster Ministries to help families rebuild following disasters. This Christmas program shares the good works of Brethren Disaster Ministries and its' rebuild program of assisting survivors following devastating disasters. Childrens Disaster Services provides child care, allowing parents to respond to the pressing issues of the days following a disaster.Due to the pandemic, Brethren Disaster Ministries was forced to curtail some of its activities, but recently the Coastal North Carolina re-build site was reopened as a group of volunteers arrived the first part of November, with work scheduled through April 2022. Families who were devastated by Hurricane Florence in 2018, will still be assisted with home rebuilding.Since 1980, Children's Disaster Services has been meeting the needs of children by setting up child care centers in shelters and disaster assistance centers across the nation. Specially trained volunteers, trained to respond to traumatized children, provide a calm, safe and reassuring presence in the midst of chaos following devastating storms. These volunteers have served at natural or human caused disasters, in over 65 different communities across the United States."Higher Ground," the musical introduction of Mike Stern sets the mood for the program, encouraging viewers to see the needs of so many folks. A gift to Brethren Disaster Ministries can assist folks in their rebuilding efforts, this Christmas Season.-- TAGS: Alternative Christmas Gifts; Brethren Disaster Ministries; Children Disaster Services; Home Rebuilding; Child Care; Traumatized Children; Disaster Volunteers; Support for People in Need; Training for Traumatized Children; Safe Places for Children; Disaster Assistance;--
EYN Brethren and Muslims, Survivors of Boko Haram Attacks, Share Stories BrethrenVoices 2021-10-24 | “Brethren Voices” host, Brent Carlson, interviews Carol Mason who in 2017 compiled stories of the EYN Brethren of Nigeria and Muslims who survived the violent attacks of the Boko Haram. A collection of their stories that were recorded by Carol Mason and supplemented by the photographs of Donna Parcell, became the book, “We Bear It in Tears,” published by Brethren Press. Each person was asked two questions, “Where were you when the Boko Haram attacked and how did it affect you?” The stories widely represent various affected areas, types of experiences, and populations. Together they are a significant effort at establishing a sustainable peace in Nigeria. This book attempts to share the experiences of those involved in the crisis of Northern Nigeria and gives voice to the women, men, and children who have suffered. By hearing their stories, we share their burden of tears. By seeing their faces, we witness an enduring faith and a commitment to nonviolence. These are not merely symbols of violence, but individuals with real stories, real families, and real pain. The Church of the Brethren, during the past 100 years has worked with many Nigerian communities establishing schools, hospitals and clean water systems. Carol Mason served as a missionary for 12 years, at a time, when programs that were begun by the Brethren, were turned over to Nigerians and adopted by the Nigerian government. Carol Mason states, "It's the way of the Brethren."--TAGS: Survival Stories; EYN Brethren; Northern Nigerian Crisis; Educational Opportunities for Nigerians; Sustainable Peace in Nigeria; "We Bear It in Tears."
Representative To UN Advocates Against Racism & Treatment Of 2-Million Gaza Strip Palestinians BrethrenVoices 2021-09-27 | The Headquarters of the United Nations is located about 9 miles away from the Brooklyn First Church of the Brethren. For the special guest of "Brethren Voices," it’s a trip that Doris Abdullah has made many times, serving as the Church of the Brethren Representative to the UN. The Church of the Brethren's involvement in the United Nations began over 75 years ago, shortly after the establishment of the UN, in 1945. At that time the Brethren coordinated with the United Nations by implementing a program know as Heifer Project, to rebuild the farm animal stocks of war torn Europe, following World War II.Three years ago, we met with Doris Abdullah and produced the October 2018 "Brethren Voices" program. Doris discusses her representation and work in the United Nations, in the area of “Human Rights.” She will be trying to get approval for special accreditation to participate in the high-level committee meetings regarding racial discrimination.Doris attended the Durban Declaration Review against racism, which was held in Geneva, Switzerland and is hoping to be granted accreditation by the 193-nation-world-body. She has also been involved in the Palestine Committee Meeting expressing concerns about the 2-million Palestinians who live in the densely populated area of the Gaza Strip. Under a 13 year-blockade, the people are dependent on international humanitarian aid to survive from one day to the next, as 90% of the water is undrinkable. In this "Brethren Voices" program, the UN Representative also expresses much concern about the world’s refugee problem. The program concludes with Bill Jolliff’s, “Immigration Song.”TAGS: United Nations; Immigration; World Refugee Problem; Palestians of the Gaza Strip; Church of the Brethren Representation in the UN; Peace and Justice; UN Durban Declaration Review; Human Rights,
Features From The 2021 Annual Conference Of The Church of the Brethren BrethrenVoices 2021-08-26 | Drama, InMotion School of Dance and Josh & Elizabeth Tindall -- “Brethren Voices” shares the stories of the 234th recorded Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren. This “gathering” was held virtually, on ZOOM and viewed in this country and numerous other lands that have been drawn to the Church of the Brethren. -- This second program featuring segments of the worship services, shares some of the music and drama of the Brethren conference. John Jones, first-time-delegate to an annual conference, shares his thoughts and perspective as a delegate from the Pacific Northwest District of the Church of the Brethren.Paul Mundey, Moderator of the Annual Conference stated, “It is my prayer that God’s divine decibel will captivate us, invading our apprehension, stirring us to trek onward—nevertheless—toward God’s new creation in Jesus. The conference theme: “God’s Adventurous Future,” according to the moderator, “implies that our future is not uneventful, but, is marked by rigorous peaks, rushing currents and deep valleys! Thus, there is challenge in the journey that, in all honesty, can be unsettling, even anxiety-producing.This edition of Brethren Voices includes segments of the drama of Jesus walking on the water by Chelsea Goss Skillen and Tyler Goss. Dancers of the InMotion School of Dance, Harrisonburg, VA are also featured as well as the music of Josh and Elizabeth Tindall.Ed GroffProducer of Brethren Voices--TAGS: 2021 Church of the Brethren Annual Conference; InMotion School of Dance; Josh & Elizabeth Tindall; Chelsea Goss Skillen; Tyler Goss; Michael Alexander Burton; Social Justice; Jesus in the Neighborhood; Jesus Walking on Water Drama.--Published: August 26, 2021, ID: BV 21-09Category: Education, Run Time: 28:30License: Standard You Tube - ©--View On YouTube -youtu.be/kCSy4qw_4us--More from - Brethren Voices - on YouTubeyoutube.com/BrethrenVoices--Phone your local public TV station and ask them to broadcast this show to your local community. Your station can download the film in TV broadcast format from PEGMedia.org .Stations that use Telvue, DVDs or other media can contact us for instructions.--Brethren Voices Web pagesAbout Brethren Voices - Community TVhttp://www.brethren.org/news/2012/brethren-voices-now-broadcast-across-country.html--Peace Church of the Brethren, Portland, Oregon - Welcoming All..... Regardlesshttp://www.peacecob.org--
234th Recorded Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren BrethrenVoices 2021-07-29 | The Church of the Brethren traces its roots back over 300 years to August of 1708. Schwarzenau, Germany was the site where 5 men and 3 women gathered at the Eder River for baptism. This act was considered illegal, since all had been baptized as infants, under a system of strong governmental control of the church. It was considered a capitol crime as there was low tolerance for religious diversity. This new group simply called themselves, 'brethren.'The Brethren grew in numbers and began emigrating to North America in 1719 under the leadership of Peter Becker. By 1740, most had left Germany, with many settling near Philadelphia.Brethren have been meeting annually, beginning in 1742 at Coventry, PA. The early conferences were often held at a family's farm, with thousands in attendance, traveling many miles by horse drawn wagons and buggies. The conferences started gathering every year, with the 4thAnnual Conference in 1777. Over the years, Brethren have dealt with many practical questions of how to live out their faith. They've worked through many public issues such as war, slavery, death penalty, abortion, and environmental issues, helping to foster and develop the unique perspective of the Church of the Brethren.Due to the pandemic, the 234thBrethren Annual Conference met virtually this year via ZOOM, with delegates and observers participating, from all over the country and world. We share a small portion of the activities that took place during the 5-day conference including compelling personal stories, music and drama with a celebration of life.--Tags: Church of the Brethren; Life Stories; Founding Brethren; Schwarzenau, Germany; Anabaptist; Pietists; Church of the Brethren Annual Conference; Life Adventures; Peace and Justice,--Published: July 29, 2021, ID: BV 21-08Category: Education, 28:29License: Standard You Tube - ©--More from - Brethren Voices - on YouTubeyoutube.com/BrethrenVoices--Phone your local public TV station and ask them to broadcast this show to your local community. Your station can download the film in TV broadcast format from PEGMedia.org .Stations that use Telvue, DVDs or other media can contact us for instructions.--Show on PEGMediahttp://www.pegmedia.org/index.php?q=msvr/ep/37812/detail--More PEGMedia Films From - Brethren Voices - For local public TV stationshttp://pegmedia.org/index.php?q=msvr/showall/577/detail--Brethren Voices Web pagesAbout Brethren Voices - Community TVhttp://www.brethren.org/news/2012/brethren-voices-now-broadcast-across-country.htmlPeace Church of the Brethren, Portland, Oregon - Welcoming All..... Regardlesshttp://www.peacecob.org--
A Close-Up of the Peaceful Giants - The Humpback Whales of Maui BrethrenVoices 2021-06-24 | This edition of "Brethren Voices" toured with the Ultimate Whale Watch, from the Lahaina Harbor in Maui, to get a close-up look of the peaceful giants, the Humpback whales. Captain Amy Venema, piloted, our high speed, ocean going raft. It’s low to the magnificent blue Pacific water and perfect for whale watching. Hannah Pittore shares information about the Humpbacks and their 6,000-mile journey.The Humpbacks have something in common with the Porcupine Caribou herd that we discussed in our very first "Brethren Voices" program,16 years ago. These two species make long migrations. The caribou migrate 17-hundred miles past the homes of the Native Gwich'in, to the coastal plains of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. For the Humpbacks, it's a migration of 6,000 miles.According to Charlie Swaney, Arctic Village, Alaska, "the caribou make this journey to give birth to their young, where the vegetation helps the calves get stronger, faster." For the Humpbacks, the shallow waters within the islands of Maui, Lanai and Molokai provide a safe place for the newborn calves, while consuming about 100 pounds of their mother's milk, daily. For the Humpbacks it is a comeback from a history of near extinction.Again, we are at a point where we need to give the Creation all the help it needs to prevent our extinction. Basically, it needs to be protected from us humans.Ed GroffProducer of Brethren Voices--TAGS: Humpback Whales; Saving the Creation; Ultimate Whale Watch; Migrations; Native Gwich'in; Caribou; Preserving the Earth.--Published: June 24, 2021, ID: BV 21-07Category: Education, 28:28License: Standard You Tube - ©--View On YouTube - youtu.be/oJzDzjqypUU--More from - Brethren Voices - on YouTubeyoutube.com/BrethrenVoices--Phone your local public TV station and ask them to broadcast this show to your local community. Your station can download the film in TV broadcast format from PEGMedia.org .Stations that use Telvue, DVDs or other media can contact us for instructions.--Show on PEGMediahttp://www.pegmedia.org/index.php?q=msvr/ep/37656/detail--More PEGMedia Films From - Brethren Voices - For Public Access TV Stationshttp://pegmedia.org/index.php?q=msvr/showall/577/detail--Brethren Voices Web pagesAbout Brethren Voices - Community TVhttp://www.brethren.org/news/2012/brethren-voices-now-broadcast-across-country.htmlPeace Church of the Brethren, Portland, Oregon - Welcoming All..... Regardlesshttp://www.peacecob.org--
The Introduction of Hospice in China BrethrenVoices 2021-05-26 | Ruoxia Li and Eric Miller began serving as Co-Executive Directors of Global Mission for the Church of the Brethren on March 8, 2021. Their life journeys have taken them on some amazing and fascinating twists and turns. They grew up on different continents with different cultures. Ruoxia is from China; Eric grew up in York, Pennsylvania. Both attended colleges in the United States, with Eric studying anthropology at Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA; Ruoxia attended Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. Later, they met for the first time in Beijing, China.Brent Carlson interviewed the new Co-Executives of Global Mission via ZOOM, from Pinding, Shanxi Province, China. This edition of "Brethren Voices" is part-two of our meeting with them from their home in China.Ruoxia shares about her first experience with hospice while volunteering for a non-profit agency in Blacksburg, VA. It was a totally new experience for her. Oddly enough, she introduces hospice to the hospital, in Pinding, China, where she grew up. That same hospital, had been founded by Brethren in 1911. Eric and Ruoxia discuss their hopes and goals as the Co-Executives of Global Mission for the Church of the Brethren.--Tags: Hospice in China; Church of the Brethren Global Missions, Chinese Culture; Death and Dying; Peace; Amazing Journeys; Service; Juniata College; Wartburg Theological Seminary; Blacksburg, VA; York, PA;
Global Missions - Church Of The Brethren - Part 1 BrethrenVoices 2021-05-03 | Brethren have established hospitals and schools in areas where none existed. In 1911, Brethren founded a hospital: Yangquan Youhai Hospital in Pinding, Shanxi Province, China. Many years later and prior to her connections with the Church of the Brethren, one of our special guests walked by this hospital, each morning, on the way to her elementary school. -- Via Zoom, Brethren Voices interviews the newly appointed Co-Executive Directors of Global Mission for the Church of the Brethren, Ruoxia Li and Eric Miller. Brent Carlson hosts this program live from Pinding. We also meet their seven year-old-daughter, Joanna.Since January 2020, Ruoxia and Eric served as Global Mission and Service Workers and on March 8, 2021, Ruoxia, who grew up in Pinding, Shanxi Province and Eric from York, PA, began serving the Church of the Brethren in this new role.The position is a large responsibility for a small denomination of nearly 100,000 people in the United States. Actually, the church has many more members in Nigeria, with others congregations in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Haiti, India, Brazil, Spain and Venezuela.The life journeys of Ruoxia Li and Eric Miller take many twists and turns which led them to meeting in Beijing, China and life together in the United States and China.This program originally began from a Zoom interview of nearly 90 minutes. Join us for a series of two Brethren Voices programs, which may also be viewed on WWW.Youtube.com/Brethrenvoices.TAGS: Church of the Brethren Missions; Juniata College; Wartburg Theological Seminary; Heifer International; Pinding, Shanxi Province, China; Church of the Brethren Global Mission; Brethren hospitals and schools; Peace and Social Justice,
Wild Rivers Land Trust Preserves Land For Future Generations BrethrenVoices 2021-04-04 | Wild Rivers Land Trust & Camp MyrtlewoodWild Rivers Land Trust was established in 2000 to promote the principle of land stewardship and foster the voluntary protection of open space, scenic beauty and natural resources of the Elk River and adjacent watersheds in Curry and southern Coos counties, Oregon. Our enduring, natural environment, economic prosperity and rural costal culture are interconnected, as are all of us. The land trust conserves and stewards the places that people and wildlife depend on for clean air, fresh water, and healthy habitat. By partnering with willing landowners, WRLT helps working-farms, forests and ranches preserve their legacy for future generations.In 2015, Camp Myrtlewood , a Church of the Brethren Camp, created a conservation easement between Wild Rivers Land Trust, John Jones and the Pacific-Northwest District Church of the Brethren. John Jones, who with his wife managed Camp Myrtlewood for 30 years, stated, "It was an attempt to create an 'old growth forest' that is 420 years old, which is seven generations of a natural Douglas-fir forest." The conservation easement is a legal binding document that outlines how to take care of the land. It has specific guidelines on care-giving, and must be followed by the current and future landowners. This edition of "Brethren Voices" features an interview of Ann Schmierer, Executive Director of Wild Rivers Land Trust, conducted by John Jones.WRLT provided “Brethren Voices,” with a specially produced video, sharing its message of safeguarding land for future generations.TAGS: Wild Rivers Land Trust; Camp Myrtlewood of Oregon; Land Stewardship; Creation of Old-Growth Forests; 4 Nationally Designated Scenic Rivers of Southwest Oregon; Land Dependency; Partnerships With The Land;
Gateway: To The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ... And The Home of the Native Gwichin - BV 21-03 BrethrenVoices 2021-03-01 | David Radcliff, Director of the New Community Project, since 2002, has been taking learning tours to Arctic Village, Alaska, a very small community of about 150 people. The village borders on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The only way to reach this small community is by small plane, so, it's an experience to learn about the Native Gwich’in people who have lived off the land for thousands of years. -- The Porcupine Caribou Herd is the central feature in the Gwich’in way of life. They believe that they are "spiritually connected" with the caribou and that they were placed on Earth at about the same time. The Porcupine Caribou migrate, annually, on a journey of 1700 miles to the birthing grounds on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Many other animals and birds also call this home for birthing, including polar bears, wolverine, black bears, moose, lynx, eagles, wolves, beavers and many migratory birds. This area is also where the oil interests of the U.S. government are wanting to drill for oil. Prior to leaving the office of the presidency, Donald Trump permitted some leasing of these lands. For the Gwich’in, this area is the “Sacred Place Where All Life Begins;” it’s considered to be a sacred site and a place that Gwich'in would not trespass. This edition of "Brethren Voices" features interviews with Charlie Swaney, Gwich'in leader from Arctic Village, Alaska. He feels that oil drilling would damage both the plain and the herd, violating the fundamental human rights of the Gwich’in culture and their existence."God has given us all of this land and if they drill up there and the caribou are gone, what are we to do . . . it's a risk that we can't take." – Charlie Swaney, Arctic Village, Alaska“According to the authorities, the refuge may hold 2-4 billion barrels of oil (several months' supply of petroleum for the U.S.)At what devastation and cost to the ecosystem and the Native Gwich’in? Is it worth spoiling that wonderful place for several months' supply of oil, when there is so much to do to improve transportation efficiency, mass transit and other ways of living, less on petroleum and being more in tune with the planet?“ – David Radcliff, New Community Project-- TAGS: Native Gwich'in of Alaska; Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; Porcupine Caribou Herd; Oil Drilling; Subsistence Living; New Community Project; Sacred Place Where All Life Begins; Human Rights; Education; Migratory Animals; Learning Tours; Arctic Village, Alaska, Brethren, Brethren Voices--YouTubeyoutu.be/JBrwpSLIeZM--Also, this show is available for local public TV stations to broadcast.Phone your local public TV station (LPTV) to request they broadcast this film to your local community. Your station can download the film in TV broadcast format, HD or SD, from www.PEGMedia.org . This film is available for broadcast from any LPTV station in the country - and world. Stations that use Telvue, DVDs or other media can contact us for instructions.--LinksShawn Kirchner - Music - "Augury of Innocence"www.ShawnKirchner.com--Website - Aboutbrethren.org/news/2012/brethren-voices-now-broadcast-across-country--
PSA 02m22s - To See A World In A Grain Of Sand - Arctic Village Flight - BV 21-03-189 BrethrenVoices 2021-02-22 | The opening lines to William Blake's poem "Auguries of Innocence", written in 1803, provides the basis for this song, performed by Steve Kinzie, Shawn Kirchner and Robbie Davis. These musicians have elaborated on Blake's poetry with their own lyrics and instrumentation, creating a magnificent, expressive song.This song is the opening of the film - Gateway: To The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ... And The Home of the Native Gwich'inView on YouTubeyoutu.be/JBrwpSLIeZM --These are the song's lyrics To see a world in a grain of sand and Heaven in a wildflower. Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, and eternity in an hour. Love and harmony combine and around our souls entwine. While thy branches mix with mine and our roots together join. To see a world in a grain of sand and Heaven in a wildflower. Hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour. --Links Shawn Kirchner - Music - "Augury of Innocence" www.ShawnKirchner.com--TAGS: Native Gwich'in of Alaska; Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; Porcupine Caribou Herd; Oil Drilling; Subsistence Living; New Community Project; Sacred Place Where All Life Begins; Human Rights; Education; Migratory Animals; Learning Tours; Arctic Village, Alaska, Brethren, Brethren Voices--LinksShawn Kirchner - Music - "Augury of Innocence"www.ShawnKirchner.com Website - Aboutbrethren.org/news/2012/brethren-voices-now-broadcast-across-country-- YouTubeyoutu.be/SSgRuqoG_qo-- Also, this show is available for local public TV stations to broadcast. Phone your local public TV station (LPTV) to request they broadcast this film to your local community. Your station can download the film in TV broadcast format, HD or SD, from www.PEGMedia.org . This film is available for broadcast from any LPTV station in the country - and world. Stations that use Telvue, DVDs or other media can contact us for instructions. --
PSA 03m36s - There Is A Place Of Quiet Rest - BV 21-01b-185 BrethrenVoices 2021-02-21 | "There is a place of comfort sweet, near to the heart of God. A place where we our savior meet, near to the heart of God. Oh Jesus, blessed redeemer, sent from the heart of God. Hold us who wait before thee near to the heart of God." ~ Bill Jolliff - On PEGMedia the full concert is here - http://www.pegmedia.org/index.php?q=msvr/ep/36574/detail Bill Jolliff's Concert is featured on the January 2020 edition of "Brethren Voices TV". The concert was at the Pristine Watershed of Camp Myrtlewood in Southern Oregon. For nearly 3-decades Bill has been a professor of Literature at George Fox University. He is an active writer and researcher. Bill's musical interests have carried him for 50 years of his life and we share some of his works and humor. His students describe Bill with much admiration and appreciation. Typically, they appreciate his knowledge of literature and humor. Bill is known in Brethren Circles as a frequent, featured performer at the Annual Song and Story Fest, that has been held for the past 24 years at various sites around the United States. Should you happen to be a regular viewer of "Brethren Voices," the theme song, "The Jesus Way," is one of Bill's creations. --TAGS: Country Music with a message, Banjo, Guitar, Humorist, Literature, Song Writer, Religion, Patriotism, Peace, War, New Community Project, "Traveling On.", Government, Politics, Church of the Brethren, Peace and Justice, -- YouTubeyoutu.be/Aqlj3ug_VDQ -- Also, this show is available for local public TV stations to broadcast. Phone your local public TV station (LPTV) to request they broadcast this film to your local community. Your station can download the film in TV broadcast format, HD or SD, from www.PEGMedia.org . This film is available for broadcast from any LPTV station in the country - and world. Stations that use Telvue, DVDs or other media can contact us for instructions.--Website - Aboutbrethren.org/news/2012/brethren-voices-now-broadcast-across-country--
PSA 03m15s - Holy Old Fool - BV 21-01b-184 BrethrenVoices 2021-02-18 | "I'm a serious man. I lead a serious life. I got a serious life, I got a serious life. But the weight of the world can take its toll. Oh, why, oh why did God die and leave me in control? But as my time runs down I do begin to see just what He might intend for me to be. ... Give me grace and space to laugh at half of what I do, and let me be, seriously, a holy old fool." ~ Bill Jolliff On PEGMedia the full concert is here - http://www.pegmedia.org/index.php?q=msvr/ep/36574/detail Bill Jolliff's Concert is featured on the January 2020 edition of "Brethren Voices TV". The concert was at the Pristine Watershed of Camp Myrtlewood in Southern Oregon. For nearly 3-decades Bill has been a professor of Literature at George Fox University. He is an active writer and researcher. Bill's musical interests have carried him for 50 years of his life and we share some of his works and humor. His students describe Bill with much admiration and appreciation. Typically, they appreciate his knowledge of literature and humor. Bill is known in Brethren Circles as a frequent, featured performer at the Annual Song and Story Fest, that has been held for the past 24 years at various sites around the United States. Should you happen to be a regular viewer of "Brethren Voices," the theme song, "The Jesus Way," is one of Bill's creations. --TAGS: Country Music with a message, Banjo, Guitar, Humorist, Literature, Song Writer, Religion, Patriotism, Peace, War, New Community Project, "Traveling On.", Government, Politics, Church of the Brethren, Peace and Justice, -- YouTubeyoutu.be/hlSyAblEuKI -- Also, this show is available for local public TV stations to broadcast. Phone your local public TV station (LPTV) to request they broadcast this film to your local community. Your station can download the film in TV broadcast format, HD or SD, from www.PEGMedia.org . This film is available for broadcast from any LPTV station in the country - and world. Stations that use Telvue, DVDs or other media can contact us for instructions.--Website - Aboutbrethren.org/news/2012/brethren-voices-now-broadcast-across-country--
PSA 02m59s - Tell It To Jesus - BV 21-01b-183 BrethrenVoices 2021-02-18 | "Are you weary, are you heavy-hearted? Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus. Are you mourning over joys departed? Tell it to Jesus alone. '" ~ Bill Jolliff - On PEGMedia the full concert is here - http://www.pegmedia.org/index.php?q=msvr/ep/36574/detail Bill Jolliff's Concert is featured on the January 2020 edition of "Brethren Voices TV". The concert was at the Pristine Watershed of Camp Myrtlewood in Southern Oregon. For nearly 3-decades Bill has been a professor of Literature at George Fox University. He is an active writer and researcher. Bill's musical interests have carried him for 50 years of his life and we share some of his works and humor. His students describe Bill with much admiration and appreciation. Typically, they appreciate his knowledge of literature and humor. Bill is known in Brethren Circles as a frequent, featured performer at the Annual Song and Story Fest, that has been held for the past 24 years at various sites around the United States. Should you happen to be a regular viewer of "Brethren Voices," the theme song, "The Jesus Way," is one of Bill's creations. --TAGS: Country Music with a message, Banjo, Guitar, Humorist, Literature, Song Writer, Religion, Patriotism, Peace, War, New Community Project, "Traveling On.", Government, Politics, Church of the Brethren, Peace and Justice, -- YouTubeyoutu.be/XefXrzEgcNo -- Also, this show is available for local public TV stations to broadcast. Phone your local public TV station (LPTV) to request they broadcast this film to your local community. Your station can download the film in TV broadcast format, HD or SD, from www.PEGMedia.org . This film is available for broadcast from any LPTV station in the country - and world. Stations that use Telvue, DVDs or other media can contact us for instructions.--Website - Aboutbrethren.org/news/2012/brethren-voices-now-broadcast-across-country--
PSA 03m13s - Jerusalem to Jericho - BV 21-01b-182 BrethrenVoices 2021-02-18 | "When Jesus told that story to the crowd that gathered 'round, each true heart heard the message that the master handed down. 'Now who is that man's neighbor,' That's the question Jesus sighed, 'the one that stopped the bleeding, or the two that passed right by?'" ~ Bill Jolliff - On PEGMedia the full concert is here - http://www.pegmedia.org/index.php?q=msvr/ep/36574/detail Bill Jolliff's Concert is featured on the January 2020 edition of "Brethren Voices TV". The concert was at the Pristine Watershed of Camp Myrtlewood in Southern Oregon. For nearly 3-decades Bill has been a professor of Literature at George Fox University. He is an active writer and researcher. Bill's musical interests have carried him for 50 years of his life and we share some of his works and humor. His students describe Bill with much admiration and appreciation. Typically, they appreciate his knowledge of literature and humor. Bill is known in Brethren Circles as a frequent, featured performer at the Annual Song and Story Fest, that has been held for the past 24 years at various sites around the United States. Should you happen to be a regular viewer of "Brethren Voices," the theme song, "The Jesus Way," is one of Bill's creations. --TAGS: Country Music with a message, Banjo, Guitar, Humorist, Literature, Song Writer, Religion, Patriotism, Peace, War, New Community Project, "Traveling On.", Government, Politics, Church of the Brethren, Peace and Justice, -- YouTubeyoutu.be/J6XdOiWMYjQ -- Also, this show is available for local public TV stations to broadcast. Phone your local public TV station (LPTV) to request they broadcast this film to your local community. Your station can download the film in TV broadcast format, HD or SD, from www.PEGMedia.org . This film is available for broadcast from any LPTV station in the country - and world. Stations that use Telvue, DVDs or other media can contact us for instructions.--Website - Aboutbrethren.org/news/2012/brethren-voices-now-broadcast-across-country--
PSA 02m33s - Blowin Down This Road - BV 21-01b-181 BrethrenVoices 2021-02-16 | "I'm going where the cell phones never ring, I'm going where there's no slave or king. I'll find a place I'm not too sad to sing, lord, lord, and I will not be treated this way."~ Bill Jolliff, "Blowin' Down This Road" by Woody Guthrie - On PEGMedia the full concert is here - http://www.pegmedia.org/index.php?q=msvr/ep/36574/detail Bill Jolliff's Concert is featured on the January 2020 edition of "Brethren Voices TV". The concert was at the Pristine Watershed of Camp Myrtlewood in Southern Oregon. For nearly 3-decades Bill has been a professor of Literature at George Fox University. He is an active writer and researcher. Bill's musical interests have carried him for 50 years of his life and we share some of his works and humor. His students describe Bill with much admiration and appreciation. Typically, they appreciate his knowledge of literature and humor.Bill is known in Brethren Circles as a frequent, featured performer at the Annual Song and Story Fest, that has been held for the past 24 years at various sites around the United States. Should you happen to be a regular viewer of "Brethren Voices," the theme song, "The Jesus Way," is one of Bill's creations. --List Of Songs From The Full Show:04:15 - 06:38 - Blowin' Down This Road07:41 - 11:01 - You've Got to Choose12:01 - 15:13 - Heaven's Gates Are Wider17:15 - 20:35 - From Jerusalem to Jericho22:20 - 25:00 - Tell It to Jesus28:52 - 32:20 - There Is a Place of Quiet Rest34:55 - 37:35 - WMD's38:50 - 43:45 - Deportee46:20 - 49:35 - Amos the Preacher51:14 - 54:24 - Holy Old Fool --TAGS: Country Music with a message, Banjo, Guitar, Humorist, Literature, Song Writer, Religion, Patriotism, Peace, War, New Community Project, "Traveling On.", Government, Politics, Church of the Brethren, Peace and Justice, --YouTubeyoutu.be/kI19hLWD-v4 -- Also, this show is available for local public TV stations to broadcast. Phone your local public TV station (LPTV) to request they broadcast this film to your local community. Your station can download the film in TV broadcast format, HD or SD, from www.PEGMedia.org . This film is available for broadcast from any LPTV station in the country - and world. Stations that use Telvue, DVDs or other media can contact us for instructions.--Website - Aboutbrethren.org/news/2012/brethren-voices-now-broadcast-across-country--
Song & Story Fest and The Bill Jolliff Concert - Second Part BrethrenVoices 2021-01-31 | The Brethren Song & Story Fest, for its 23rd year was held at Camp Myrtlewood in Southern Oregon, where “Brethren Voices" captured some of the passionate musical selections of Bill Jolliff. He has performed at numerous, Song & Story Fest family camps, during the past 23 years. -- Bill Jolliff, during his journey, has been a professor of Literature at George Fox University for nearly 3-decades. He is an active writer and researcher and is much appreciated by his students for his vast knowledge of literature and his humor, which enlightens the classroom.This "Brethren Voices" program is the second to feature this devoted musician. Bill Jolliff admits that he really likes some of the old Gospel songs. "Sometimes I feel almost bad about how much I like them. There are some good reasons not to like them, but they just sort of suit me." - Bill Jolliff. When you listen and watch Bill sing, "Tell It To Jesus" and " Near To The Heart of God," you will understand. Should you happen to be a regular viewer of “Brethren Voices,” the theme song, “The Jesus Way,” is one of Bill’s creations. He grew up in Magnetic Springs, Ohio, and according to Bill, “the springs are actually magnetic.” Jolliff started playing the guitar and banjo with his grandmother when he was 15. During his high school years, he started forming an interest in American literature, especially the works of Robert Frost and John Steinbeck. Bill's musical interests have carried him for 50 years of his life and we share some of his works and humor in this second, "Brethren Voices” program with Bill Jolliff.--TAGS: Country Music With a Message; Banjo; Guitar; Humorist; Literature; Song Writer; George Fox University; Old Time Gospel Selections: "Tell It To Jesus;" "Near To The Heart Of God;" "Amos:" "Just A Fool;" "Traveling On;" Arctic Wildlife Refuge Learning Tour; New Community Project: Church of the Brethren; Peace and Justice;--YouTube Linkyoutu.be/f0BAxyZ53yc--Also, this show is available for local public TV stations to broadcast.Phone your local public TV station (LPTV) to request they broadcast this film to your local community. Your station can download the film in TV broadcast format, HD or SD, from www.PEGMedia.org . This film is available for broadcast from any LPTV station in the country - and world. Stations that use Telvue, DVDs or other media can contact us for instructions.--Website - Aboutbrethren.org/news/2012/brethren-voices-now-broadcast-across-country--
PSA 03m16s - Amos - Preacherman, Prophet & Loud, Bold Rebel - BV 21-01b-118 BrethrenVoices 2021-01-07 | "Amos was a preacher man, a prophet of the lord. He spoke his truth to power and his tongue cut like a sword. He told the priests and presidents they needed to repent. He told them how God felt about their wicked government ... Amos was a rebel, he was loud and he was bold. With a mouth like that, he never had a chance of getting old." ~ Bill JolliffThis song is from Bill Jolliff's Concert. The full concert is here on YouTube - youtu.be/laYDQs_otfE Bill Jolliff's Concert is featured on the January 2020 edition of "Brethren Voices TV". The concert was at the Pristine Watershed of Camp Myrtlewood in Southern Oregon. For nearly 3-decades Bill has been a professor of Literature at George Fox University. He is an active writer and researcher. Bill's musical interests have carried him for 50 years of his life and we share some of his works and humor. His students describe Bill with much admiration and appreciation. Typically, they appreciate his knowledge of literature and humor. Bill is known in Brethren Circles as a frequent, featured performer at the Annual Song and Story Fest, that has been held for the past 24 years at various sites around the United States. Should you happen to be a regular viewer of "Brethren Voices," the theme song, "The Jesus Way," is one of Bill's creations. -- Tags: Country Music with a message, Banjo, Guitar, Humorist, Literature, Song Writer, Religion, Patriotism, Peace, War, New Community Project, "Traveling On.", Government, Politics,-- YouTube Linkyoutu.be/g160XYlJ70I -- Also, this show is available for local public TV stations to broadcast. Phone your local public TV station (LPTV) to request they broadcast this film to your local community. Your station can download the film in TV broadcast format, HD or SD, from www.PEGMedia.org . This film is available for broadcast from any LPTV station in the country - and world. Stations that use Telvue, DVDs or other media can contact us for instructions. --Websitebrethren.org/news/2012/brethren-voices-now-broadcast-across-country--
PSA 06m00s - Deportee - Plane Wreck at Los Gatos - BV 21-01b-188 BrethrenVoices 2021-01-06 | "One of my heroes is Woody Guthrie. I want to sing you a true song that wrote back in 1946, I think ... When Woody wrote this song there had just been a terrible wreck in which they were flying several hundred migrant workers back to Mexico, and they didn't make it." ~ Bill Jolliff This song is from Bill Jolliff's Concert. The full concert is here on YouTube - youtu.be/laYDQs_otfE Bill Jolliff's Concert is featured on the January 2020 edition of "Brethren Voices TV". The concert was at the Pristine Watershed of Camp Myrtlewood in Southern Oregon. For nearly 3-decades Bill has been a professor of Literature at George Fox University. He is an active writer and researcher. Bill's musical interests have carried him for 50 years of his life and we share some of his works and humor. His students describe Bill with much admiration and appreciation. Typically, they appreciate his knowledge of literature and humor. Bill is known in Brethren Circles as a frequent, featured performer at the Annual Song and Story Fest, that has been held for the past 24 years at various sites around the United States. Should you happen to be a regular viewer of "Brethren Voices," the theme song, "The Jesus Way," is one of Bill's creations. -- Tags: Country Music with a message, Banjo, Guitar, Humorist, Literature, Song Writer, Religion, Patriotism, Peace, War, New Community Project, "Traveling On." -- YouTube Link youtu.be/ZAlGUMiM0Z4 -- Also, this show is available for local public TV stations to broadcast. Phone your local public TV station (LPTV) to request they broadcast this film to your local community. Your station can download the film in TV broadcast format, HD or SD, from www.PEGMedia.org . This film is available for broadcast from any LPTV station in the country - and world. Stations that use Telvue, DVDs or other media can contact us for instructions. --
PSA 02m42s - Weapons of Mass Destruction - BV 21-01b-187 BrethrenVoices 2021-01-06 | "I took the melody from that old time song that was written about the battleship of Maine and I put it to the Gulf war because of what's called WMDs, and you remember what WMDs are. And I had kind of retired this song, these weapons of mass destruction. You know, I thought, that's the trouble with these topical songs, they wear out. You get a good one, sing it a few times and it's toast. But anyway, when this stuff was in the news a while back, about how they're trying to get a good war going with Iran, I thought, maybe the WMD song isn't quite worn out yet..." ~ Bill Jolliff This song is from Bill Jolliff's Concert. The full concert is here on YouTube - youtu.be/laYDQs_otfE Bill Jolliff's Concert is featured on the January 2020 edition of "Brethren Voices TV". The concert was at the Pristine Watershed of Camp Myrtlewood in Southern Oregon. For nearly 3-decades Bill has been a professor of Literature at George Fox University. He is an active writer and researcher. Bill's musical interests have carried him for 50 years of his life and we share some of his works and humor. His students describe Bill with much admiration and appreciation. Typically, they appreciate his knowledge of literature and humor. Bill is known in Brethren Circles as a frequent, featured performer at the Annual Song and Story Fest, that has been held for the past 24 years at various sites around the United States. Should you happen to be a regular viewer of "Brethren Voices," the theme song, "The Jesus Way," is one of Bill's creations. -- Tags: Country Music with a message, Banjo, Guitar, Humorist, Literature, Song Writer, Religion, Patriotism, Peace, War, New Community Project, "Traveling On." -- YouTube Linkyoutu.be/wQYrl4zc_Ro -- Also, this show is available for local public TV stations to broadcast. Phone your local public TV station (LPTV) to request they broadcast this film to your local community. Your station can download the film in TV broadcast format, HD or SD, from www.PEGMedia.org . This film is available for broadcast from any LPTV station in the country - and world. Stations that use Telvue, DVDs or other media can contact us for instructions.--
