The Servants of the Word

An ecumenical, international Christian brotherhood of men living single for the Lord.

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Presiding Elder Easter Message 2012 - April 11, 2012

Ken Noecker

Dear Family and Friends, Happy Easter! In this issue of our newsletter we are happy to introduce to you Dan Rinke, one of the stalwarts of The Servant of the …
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North American Affiliates’ Retreat 2012 - April 11, 2012

Two Affiliates working in the woods.

The Idea With our nine affiliates scattered across the North American continent, we have had precious few ways of getting our younger brothers together in a regular way. We decided …
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Ken Noecker Christmas Message 2011 - December 24, 2011

Ken Noecker

Beloved family and friends, It gives me great pleasure to wish you a blessed Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year on behalf of all the brothers of The …
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Steve Clark on The Incarnation from its Beginning Point - December 24, 2011

Steve Clark

Christmas with the brothers is a festive affair! Not only do we take time to worship and feast, but we receive a meditation on the incarnation of our Lord Jesus …
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Listen to John Yocum speak about Humility - October 18, 2011

John Yocum (second from right) is leader of the 2011 Formation House.

John Yocum spoke to the North American brothers at our October 8th Lord’s Day Opening on humility, wisdom, and even “Driving Miss Daisy.” His talk is based on Matthew 18:1-5 (ESV): …
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Listen to John Keating Address the Brothers at Easter 2011 - May 18, 2011

The Brothers at Easter 2011

John Keating addressed the North American brothers at the 2011 Easter celebration on “Christ the Seed of the Kingdom.” “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat …
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