WFC Awarded “Partners in Service”

WFC Awarded “Partners in Service”

By Dan McFadden

The Partners in Service Award was started by Brethren Volunteer Service in 2007 to recognize an individual, project or organization that has demonstrated exceptional commitment with BVS to share Gods love through acts of service. BVS is pleased this year to recognize the World Friendship Center of Hiroshima. Japan. WFC had been a long standing partner with BVS to share with the world the horrors of nuclear war and the critical need for peace in the world. BVS has long appreciated the support of the Riji in Japan and the American committee in the United States for the ongoing opportunities offered the volunteers who have served as the co-directors of the WFC. This award will be presented at the Brethren Volunteer Service luncheon, July 4, 2011, held during the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. BVS is blessed this year to have former WFC directors, Alice and Larry Petry, as the luncheon speakers. A number of other past directors may be present, including Ron and Barb Siney, who are the current directors of the center.