February 2006

So when I get home from my trip, the wife, she says, “I don’t want to read your blog. Just tell me how your trip was!” 

Ron Manahan, president of Grace College and Seminary, was the featured presenter to the Fellowship Council and national organization heads today at the Fellowship Council’s meeting in Sacramento. His presentation was on leadership development and he updated FGBC leadership on current changes and adaptations the college and seminary are making to better prepare tomorrow’s leaders. 

From today’s Warsaw (IN) Times-Union newspaper (Al Disbro photo): Symphony Names Board Of Directors The Warsaw Symphony Orchestra, having presented three successful concerts in the fall, is now creating a board of directors to oversee its operations. Dr. Patrick Kavanaugh, the orchestra’s founder and conductor, is excited to see the group take this next step.

The newly-named president of Concerned Women for America is a sister to Terri Starcher, who is a member of the Grace Brethren Church of Centerville, Ohio (Steve Makofka, pastor). Here is CWA’s release making the announcement: WASHINGTON, D.C., January 30, 2006 – Concerned Women for America (CWA) announced today the appointment of Wendy Wright as

Word has just been received that a medical team of four, including GBIM missionary Larry DeArmey, were involved in a truck accident this morning shortly after their arrival, when a tire blew on the truck. There were no serious injuries and all were safe, although there is significant financial loss to the vehicle. Initial reports

We posted a short item on January 5 pointing readers to Centerville, Ohio, pastor Steve Makofka’s review of Anne Rice’s novel Christ the Lord. To his surprise, the novelist responded to his post, and a portion of it is reproduced here. To read Steve’s blog, click here. “Thank you very much for taking a chance

From Tom Avey, Fellowship Coordinator: “Thanks so much for praying for me and Sandi during my recent bypass surgery. “We are home now and was at the cardiologist today. He says I am doing extremely well and now we just need to prevent further problems (Meds, diet and exercise, etc – UGH!). “I can’t drive

Raleigh, NC — Construction is complete and worship services are now being held in the new 90,000-square-foot Hope Community Church at 821 Buck Jones Road in West Raleigh. But church services aren’t the only things happening at this unique church. The “Common Grounds Café” sits just inside the atrium entrance serving up Starbucks Coffee and

A final photo by the lake concluded the Southwest Focus Retreat at San Juan Capistrano, California, this morning. A great spirit of unity and fellowship made it a wonderful experience for all.