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US election: Hopes dashed as Donald Trump suffers fresh defeat in court

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 12:31 PM PST

End of the day it's time to read the latest news ☝️

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 12:05 PM PST

BREAKING: Joe Biden wins two more states, widens lead over Trump as votes counting continues
As votes counting in the US presidential election continues, Democratic Party's Joe Biden has widened his lead over Trump by winning Wisconsin and Michigan....
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BBNaija: See moment Laycon kept staring at Erica as she arrived Dorathy's birthday party (video)
BBNaija Erica was a guest at Dorathy's party and as she arrived and started to greet the celebrant, Laycon couldn't keep his eyes off her. Read more on Legit.ng...
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Moving out already? Americans mock Donald Trump, wife after spotting removal truck outside White House (video)
A removal truck spotted outside the White House has sparked a wave of jokes that President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania are moving out after the election...
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Full list of states Trump, Biden have won and lost as vote counting continues
As the United States' presidential election continues, Legit.ng has listed states where the leading candidates, Donald Trump and Joe Biden, have won and lost....
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Davido finally celebrates son Ifeanyi's 1st birthday, shares beautiful photos, videos from party
Nigerians singer Davido and his fiancee Chioma have finally celebrated their son Ifeanyi's 1st birthday as they shared photos and videos from the event online....
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Nigerian lady narrates what ex-husband did to her when she went into labour, social media reacts to the callousness

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 11:25 AM PST

Man who lost his leg as he was about to pick football from restaurant's kitchen begs Nigerians for help

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 11:12 AM PST

BBNaija: Fans react as ex-housemates rock the dance floor at Dorathy's birthday party (video)

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 11:01 AM PST

Moving out already? Americans mock Donald Trump, wife after spotting removal truck outside White House (video)

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 10:56 AM PST

US-based actress Georgina Onuoha criticizes Nigerians rooting for Trump to win re-election bid

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 04:54 AM PST

US-based actress Georgina Onuoha criticizes Nigerians rooting for Trump to win re-election bid
US-based actress Georgina Onuoha has clamped down on Nigerians rooting for Trump to win re-election. She noted that his administration does not favor Nigerians....
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Just in: Owners of big Premier League club set to make billions if Donald Trump loses US Presidential Election
Liverpool's American owners will re-ignite their quest to get a merger for Fenway Sports Group and RedBall if Donald Trump loses to Joe Biden in the elections....
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How armed men are robbing us on highways - Drivers, passengers lament as police officers continue to shun duty
Armed robbers have reportedly taken over some Nigerian highways and roads as police officers in charge continue to shun duties following the #EndSARS protest....
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List of Nigerian-Americans who have won in US 2020 elections
At least three Nigerian-Americans out of those who participated in the United States' elections which were held on Tuesday, November 3, have won their seats....
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Just in: APC candidate disqualified from Bayelsa senatorial bye-election for documents forgery

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 01:16 AM PST

BBNaija: See moment Laycon kept staring at Erica as she arrived Dorathy's birthday party (video)

Posted: 05 Nov 2020 01:00 AM PST

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BBNaija: See moment Laycon kept staring at Erica as she arrived Dorathy's birthday party (video)
BBNaija Erica was a guest at Dorathy's party and as she arrived and started to greet the celebrant, Laycon couldn't keep his eyes off her. Read more on Legit.ng...
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Ultimate Love's Kachi pens apology to fans days after Rosie confirmed breakup rumours
Ultimate Love reality star Kachi has broken his silence days after his partner Rosie confirmed their breakup rumours. Kachi penned an apology to fans on IG....
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Dorathy joins Mercedes Benz gang as fans gift her beautiful ride on 25th birthday (video, photos)
BBNaija Dorathy joined Mercedes Benz gang on her 25th birthday. The reality TV star excitedly said she wouldn't have to wait for Uber before going out again....
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BREAKING: Trump files election lawsuits in two battleground states as Biden steps closer to victory
President Trump's legal team has filed lawsuits to stop votes counting in two key states, Pennsylvania and Michigan, alleging lack of access for poll observers....
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Full list of states Trump, Biden have won and lost as vote counting continues

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 11:47 PM PST

Here's what happened after Ronaldo waited for 40 minutes before getting a table at a restaurant in Italy

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 10:38 PM PST

56-year-old woman who has been married 10 times says she won't stop tying the knot until she finds true love (video)

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 10:26 PM PST

In video: Moment BBNaija's Prince surprised his bestie Dorathy on her birthday

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 10:15 PM PST

Beautiful photos, videos from Davido' son Ifeanyi's 1st birthday celebration

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 10:08 PM PST

BREAKING: Biden breaks Obama's record, wins more votes than any presidential candidate in US history

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 08:15 PM PST

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BREAKING: Biden breaks Obama's record, wins more votes than any presidential candidate in US history
Joe Biden, the candidate of the Democratic Party in the 2020 presidential election in the United States, has garnered most votes ever in the country's history....
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US election: How Democrats made my early victory magically disappear - President Trump raises alarm
President Trump raised concerns over the mail-in-ballots in the US election. Trump said his lead suddenly disappeared when mail-in-ballot dumps were counted....
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BREAKING: Joe Biden wins two more states, widens lead over Trump as votes counting continues
As votes counting in the US presidential election continues, Democratic Party's Joe Biden has widened his lead over Trump by winning Wisconsin and Michigan....
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BREAKING: US presidential Joe Biden sets up emergency situation room to verify election result
US presidential candidate, Joe Biden on Wednesday, November 4, set up the largest election protection effort to ensure that every eligible vote is counted....
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US election: Nigerian woman Esther Abaje wins Assembly seat, makes nation proud (see number of votes she got)

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 05:14 PM PST

Former Juventus star 'attacks' Ronaldo for 1 big reason despite scoring brace in Spezia win

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 03:44 PM PST

Actress Annie Idibia celebrates daughter Olivia's strength after undergoing successful surgery

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 02:38 PM PST

Reactions as DJ Cuppy shares video of white man trying to 'famz' her Ferrari in London

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 02:25 PM PST

Trump vs Biden: List of 9 remaining states to decide winner of US presidential election (see when results will be announced)

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 02:09 PM PST

School serving Disciple theological students adds institute, doctoral progam

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 12:02 PM PST

November 4, 2020
Seminary has new institute, doctoral program
The Disciples Mission Fund special day offering for Thanksgiving supports the Disciples Seminary Foundation and its students. The Thanksgiving offering will be received in most congregations Nov. 15 and 22. (No offering materials were printed and mailed this year. You can find downloadable resources on the disciplesmissionfund.org site.)

by Iliff School of Theology staff

Iliff School of Theology, part of the Disciples Seminary Foundation, is pleased to announce the creation of the new Institute for Religion, Politics & Culture,led by Rev. Amanda Henderson, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Henderson, an ordained Disciple clergyperson, has been the Executive Director of the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado for six years. “I am grateful for the opportunity to engage in work that gets to the deeper level narratives that shape our political lives. After years of engaging in political and advocacy work, I see the real need to build new understanding if we are to effect lasting social change,” said Henderson.
In addition to conducting research on the way public policy and legislative initiatives are shaped by religion, the Institute will provide programming and consulting to legislators, policy advocates, and the public. The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado is providing funding for the creation of the Institute.

Since 2018, Iliff has been a proud DSF partner. Rev. Dr. Boyung Lee, senior vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty, states “Our partnership provides an empowering opportunity to cultivate and nurture future courageous theological leaders who place social justice, ethics, peace, and diversity at the heart of their practice.” Iliff also works with the Central Rocky Mountain Region and Rev. Joan Bell-Haynes, the Executive Regional Minister.  

Rev. Dr. Eric Smith, who is ordained in the Christian Church, leads Iliff’s new Doctor of Ministry in Prophetic Leadership program, which welcomed its first cohort of nine students last January. We are actively seeking our next Doctor of Ministry cohort to begin classes in January 2021. The program is designed to support church leaders with at least three years of experience seeking to develop theoretical knowledge, analytical skills, and contextual awareness that enables and advances the study and practice of prophetic leadership. The essential foundation of the program seeks to refine competencies and self-awareness within the contexts of culturally diverse congregations, denominations, and communities of intersectional identities and institutional cultures.
Teaching justice 2020 style

Elementary-age youth are curious and ready to learn. Taking advantage of what they are hearing in the culture about social justice and inequities, the time is ripe for introducing concepts about poverty.

Rev. Kate Epperly, staff in Disciples Home MissionsMinistries Across Generations who specializes in justice and advocacy for families and children, gathered a faith formation team in response to the Poor People’s Campaign June 20 event. Her grandsons were deeply interested in the broadcast.

“Jack (aged 10) not only watched the whole event, but also had a lot of questions. He immediately made a tagboard sign saying, ‘Black Lives Matter’ and posted it on the front door, but he wanted more,” she said.

Epperly got to work gathering materials and her colleague, Rev. Olivia Updegrove, collaborated. They consulted colleagues of color within the Disciples and the United Church of Christ to vet their work.

Based on an intergenerational model of learning, the web-based curriculum highlights the Poor People’s Campaign five “jubilee justice” principles around communities, inclusion, voice, lifting all, and the concept that there is enough for all.

The Poor People’s Campaign leadership has agreed to present and promote the new website produced by Ministries Across Generations.

“I have been so excited to share this journey with my grandsons Jack and James (aged 8 ) over the summer. I hope others can connect to this faith-based intergenerational, reflection-action education tool.”
Have you heard about Alex?

This new tool will help your congregation track your attendance and giving. You will be able to make notes for each week right in the program. When it’s time to fill out your yearbook report, Alex will help you organize your numbers.

And there’s more!

You can update your staff and contact info in real time, so the directory is always up to date. And you can easily get in touch with other congregations through the congregational directory.

When January 1 rolls around, the other yearbook reporting tabs in Alex will be unlocked so you can add your in-depth information, like participant numbers, mission projects, demographics and more. You’ll have until March 15 to get that updated. This will take the place of the old yearbook paper forms and online form.

Thanksgiving offering received Nov. 15, 22

Higher education has been an important focus for Disciples since the very beginning of the movement. Throughout our history, Disciples have founded institutions of higher learning to educate students and form leaders to make a difference in the world. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is still committed to higher education.

In the midst of national and global challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, our higher education institutions are facing unprecedented challenges and they need our support now, more than ever. Even as they work diligently to ensure safe and healthy learning environments, the financial realities faced by many or our schools is adding additional stress to students, faculty and staff.

This year’s offering will take place on Nov. 15 and 22. You can also give online (please choose “Thanksgiving Special Offering” on the Designation Dropdown List). Your gift to the Thanksgiving Offering helps support the education of thousands of students at our fifteen colleges and universities as well as our seven seminaries and divinity houses. In addition, it helps continue the ongoing collaborative work of church and higher education that is such a foundational part of the heritage of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Please give generously to this offering. You gift makes a difference in the lives of our students and it makes a difference in the world.
Ohio regional pastor and president position open

The Regional Pastor and President provides executive and visionary leadership for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Ohio. The Regional Pastor and President will enhance congregational vitality and mission through a ministry of: authentic connection, presence, process development and creative leadership; spiritual development and practice in personal and communal life; pastoral care and nurture of the congregations and ministers within the Region through quality communication and wise, prayerful counsel; and attention to the development of community by encouraging networking, collaboration and cooperation of congregations and leadership. The Regional Pastor will be affirming and inclusive, creating a space where all Disciples in Ohio are welcome at the Table.

Applications due Nov. 30, 2020.
Kentucky regional minister position open
 
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Kentucky is seeking to call an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to the position of Regional Minister. A Regional Profile and Position Description are posted on the following website:
 
All applicants are required to provide updated search and call paperwork in order to be considered. Furthermore, all applicants are required to submit a Letter of Interest to the Search Committee Chairperson:

Rev. Kory Wilcoxson
c/o Crestwood Christian Church
1882 Bellefonte Dr., Lexington, KY, 40502
 
The application deadline is Dec. 15, 2020.
COVID-19 resources available

NEW: The Insurance Board is providing training on re-opening buildings.

The Office of the General Minister and President has compiled a collection of resources and statements from Church leadership in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are updating this page with more resources as available.

Rev. Terri Hord Owens will be continuing the Wednesday Facebook Live prayers throughout the remainder of the year. She will also be continuing her Friday meetings with pastors and chaplains via Zoom. Register here
Other News


From Lexington Theological Seminary's Creating Vital Congregations webinar series

In these unprecedented times, more than ever, we must have the courage to imagine a new church for a new world. We must give ourselves permission to change and also to live in freedom from fear.

  • On. Nov. 7, Rev. Terri Hord Owens, general minister and president, will deliver a 2-hour session via Lextington Theological Seminary's series. Cost is $10 per sign on.
Missing piece for 2020 yearbook

The editors of the 2020 Yearbook & Directory apologize for a recently discovered error. The report of the National Benevolent Association, as submitted to the General Board in February of this year, was inadvertenly omitted from the printed yearbook published this summer.

Please take a few minutes to read the report or download to add to your physical copy of the yearbook.
Apply for a grant with the National Benevolent Association

The National Benevolent Association is currently running two grant programs. We invite disciples-affiliated organizations whose ministries have been detrimentally impacted by COVID-19 to apply for a COVID-19 NBA Response Grant. This grant was created to support new and changing projects created in service to those suffering because of the pandemic. Applications for this grant are rolling.
Advocacy Toolkit from Disciples Justice Ministries

Hopefully you found a justice ministry this summer that piqued your interest. (Review stories linked from this page.) Well, there's something more you can do and do it right now! Many legislators are listening more closely to their constituents in this election season so it's your opportunity to bring up what matters to you in a virtual legislative visit. You can find out how to make effective visits with this advocacy tool kit that includes a video from our Disciples in Washington who are well-practiced.
More opportunities to put ministry into action



Disciples News Service (DNS) is distributed by Communication Ministries, in the Office of the General Minister and President, and is supported by your gifts to Disciples Mission Fund. To change your subscription, or submit news for consideration in DNS, visit our website.

Evening Digest | 2020-11-04

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 11:05 AM PST

LIVE UPDATE: Joe Biden takes early lead as vote counting continues in US (photos, video)
After an intense voting by Americans on Tuesday, November 3, US is set to rewrite history by reelecting Donald Trump or handing power to 77-year-old Joe Biden....
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As patients wait for him to attend to them, young doctor cries uncontrollably after being jilted by girlfriend (video)
A young medical doctor was spotted weeping after a lady named Ewurama gave him a heartbreak. The doctor wept while patients waited for him to attend to them....
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Watch beautiful moment fans surprised Dorathy with 25 stunning shoes for her 25th birthday (video)
BBNaija Dorathy Bachor was surprised by her loyal fans who gave her 25 shoes to mark her 25th birthday. The reality TV star gushed over the shoes. Read More....
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Man recounts how 2 robbers in Lagos traffic broke his glasses and aimed for his phone; here is what they got instead (photos)
A young Nigerian man who narrowly escaped robbery attempt in Ijora area of Lagos state has taken to social media platform Twitter to share his bad experience....
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Big win as 31-year-old Adeoye Owolewa becomes 1st Nigerian to be elected to United States Congress
A man identified as Adeoye Owolewa has emerged the first Nigerian to be elected to the United States Congress. The young man will be representing Washington DC....
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Big win as 31-year-old Adeoye Owolewa becomes 1st Nigerian to be elected to United States Congress

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 08:05 AM PST

As patients wait for him to attend to them, young doctor cries uncontrollably after being jilted by girlfriend (video)

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 06:35 AM PST

Donald Trump's press secretary goes spiritual with Nigerian popular gospel song as race for US presidency gets tougher

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 05:28 AM PST

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