August 2006

The September/October, 2006, issue of FGBC World, the all-Fellowship publication for Grace Brethren churches, is arriving in homes and churches this week. Here is promotional copy you may use for bulletins, newsletters, websites, and other church communications. Please pass along to your church staff. See the AGBM blog for distribution suggestions. Week One: Larry Everett […]

From Charles Ashman (pictured), retired FGBC pastor, associate to the Fellowship Coordinator, and coordinator of the FGBC’s Paraclete ministry to churches in transition or conflict: As many of you have heard, one week ago today I began an unusual journey into the land of WUZTS. On August 22 I had a carpal tunnel surgery on

Jay and Debbie Hocking, who have just completed a year as host couple at the Chateau St. Albain in France with Grace Brethren International Missions, are off on an 81-day walk of the St. James Way between France and Spain. The blog of Rob and Nichole Plaster notes that the Hockings’ “last known where-a-bouts was

The office of Tom Avey, Fellowship Coordinator, has announced that registration for the 2006/07 Focus Retreats are now online. The theme for this year’s focus retreat is “Building Authentic Community.” Registrants will recieve a copy of FGBC moderator Tim Boal’s BMH book Building Authentic Community, pictured at right. Dates and locations for this year’s retreats

Guests planning to come to Winona Lake, Indiana, now have an excellent alternative for overnight lodging–five newly-remodeled guest rooms in the historic Westminster Hall (formerly Westminster Hotel). Here Grace Special Events coordinator Kathy Gill (left) shows Joan Hoke and Terri Carter of the GBIM staff a sample of the $5 continental breakfast basket available to

About twenty 412 Commission students and leaders had a pizza lunch today in the BMH offices as part of this year’s 412 orientation. Here students enjoy lunch and chatting with BMH Senior Editor Jesse Deloe and BMH Operations Manager Ann Myers. Terry White of BMH and Tom Avey of the FGBC addressed the students, giving

Many have been praying for Charles Ashman, who has been hospitalized the last few days in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for testing related to low blood pressure. Fellowship Coordinator Tom Avey, with whom Pastor Ashman works, reports, “Charles Ashman had heart cathederization today and they found no significant blockage. If all goes well he should go

The Waipio Grace Brethren Church in Mililani, Hawaii, has what it believes is the “World’s Greatest Outdoor Awana Circle” in its parking lot. Painted by church member Babylon Schoniwitz, the circle used more than 40 gallons of paint and took many hours to complete. It is in the church parking lot behind the church building,

A new Grace Brethren church will launch in 12 days in the Kent State U. area of northern Ohio. Here are some updates from Jonathan Herron, who is leading the effort to launch the church, which will be named “Catalyst.” “We have already had three child dedications, two believer’s baptisms via triune immersion, and 54

Today’s Grace Brethren International Missions website carries the good news that the Jim and Debbie Momeyer family (pictured) have arrived in France to begin language study. Jim and Debbie Momeyer and their children have arrived in Albertville, France, where they will start French language study next week. Upon completion of their year of language study,